Miner was repositioning around CM machine and received a minor burn when they touched a bit lug that had just been cut off by a welding torch. Miner applied first aid and then sought medical attention on 01/05 and received medical treatment only.
1 de noviembre de 2018WV · CarbónPerforador, Operador de talud, Operador de perforadora de taludMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Miner was performing maintenance on the highwall miner when a rod struck a piece of metal that then struck them in the foot, causing fractures to bones in the midfoot.
Miner was assisting in placing the rub rail on the #5 shuttle car when it released from its mounting location. The miner did not expect the movement and the rail jerked their arm forcefully. The miner reported the injury and was evaluated on 07/12 (no restrictions/days away) and referred to a specialist on 07/16 and was given restrictions and days away for surgery.
3 de julio de 2018AL · CarbónObrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Contract employee was standing below area where square sets were being leveled when a loose piece of steel struck right shoulder from above.
18 de diciembre de 2017AL · CarbónConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee lifted a tooth for the 1800 hoe & placed it upon the shank. Employee felt immediate pain in the lower back. Employee was examined in a medical facility and diagnosed with a strained back. Employee was provided with a prescription, and discharged. Employee returned to full duty work the following morning.
26 de agosto de 2015AL · CarbónObrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was throwing cribs to stack, and mashed his finger between blocks.
5 de febrero de 2015AL · CarbónOperador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggyMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Injured was assisting in hanging an air pump from a roof bolt when the pump slipped. A sharp burr on the cut off handle cut his left hand. He went to the doctor and received five stitches.
While using a cutting torch to repair the section feeder upon completion he inadvertently put his right hand down on a piece of hot metal burning the palm of his hand.
The employee was installing a rub rail back on the continuous miner when he inadvertently smashed his right thumb resulting in a fracture to the thumb tip.
11 de febrero de 2014AL · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was loading bolts on the Fletcher RR II bolter when he bent over to pick up two 48 inch roof bolts and suffered a muscle strain to his lower back.
5 de agosto de 2013AL · CarbónEngrasador, Engrasador, Aceitero, Lubricador, Aceitero de dragalinaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Cutting H-beam for tail piece, raised up to adjust oxygen and caught ear on belt structure
3 de enero de 2013WV · CarbónCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaMANEJO DE MATERIALES