EE worked overtime to assist with belt repairs. He had his gloves off while hooking up clamps with a wrench. The frayed end on a wire rope lacerated his right middle finger.
23 de agosto de 2008WV · CarbónObrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Victim lifted on a belt structure while aligning the belt and felt a pain in his lower back. He missed 3 days work, was on light duty with physical therapy 3 days a week. Employment was terminated prior to doctor's complete release to return to work.
11 de agosto de 2008KY · CarbónConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteMANEJO DE MATERIALES
This victim was liftng a final drive for a scoop into place by himself. This was too much weight for one person ? resulted in a hernia. Was placed on light duty until September 13, 2008, when surgery to repair hernia is scheduled. No work days missed at this time.
17 de junio de 2008WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)MANEJO DE MATERIALES
This electrician was replacing a guard on the miner after making repairs. While holding the shield in place and getting the bolts started a pain shot through his groin & testicles.
8 de marzo de 2008WV · CarbónDescontinuado el 31/1/2014. Varios otros códigos cubren al Operador de Carro CucharaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Victim alledgedly was trying to pull a shield off a scoop when he strained his back. A co-worker says the victim told him he was going fishing with a buddy when he left the mine on the 7th. This report if being filed however the status of the "injury" is still in question as to whether it actually happened or not.
3 de enero de 2008KY · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was closing air lock doors when he twisted his knee.
26 de abril de 2007WV · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was loading roof jacks into scoop bucket when he struck his right little finger against another jack that had already been place in the bucket.
11 de diciembre de 2006WV · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Became a lost time accident on 12/12/2006. Employee was moving a miner cable when he felt pain an hour later, worked until 12/01/2006 before seeking medical attention.
27 de septiembre de 2006WV · CarbónCapataz de cuadrilla, Capataz de obreros, Cabo, Capataz de sección, Jefe de turnoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was loading tires into a truck when he felt pain in his lower back.
16 de agosto de 2006KY · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
On 4/18/06 employee was loading holes with the prill truck when the boom swung out and employee twisted using his arm to block the boom. He twisted his lower back and felt pain in groin area. Employee RTW 4/19/06. Employee sought medical care on 5/8/06 and now off work due to scheduled hernia surgery on 5/22/06.
18 de abril de 2006KY · CarbónAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was changing out a belt roller, while pulling roller out of position the weight of handling belt dropped down putting the roller in a position which pinched the employee's left middle fingertip between the roller and structure, resulting in stitches.
10 de marzo de 2006KY · CarbónObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Removing and installing segment on D11 Dozer. EE did not miss any work with this injury at first. His back was still bothering him so he went to Dr. on 4/20/06. & Dr. took him off work. EE is currently off work due to injury on 3/10/06.
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