Crew was spot bolting 5R on #2 section. Both operators had finished putting up bolts, and operator went to inch tram controls. Offside bolt man walked back to get bolts for his side. The operator started the bolter and began tramming forward, that is when the bolter slid off a small ledge, on top of employee's foot.
22 de octubre de 2013WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)MAQUINARIA
Employee was installing belt hangers when his drill steel became stuck. The employee tried to spin the steel out, while placing his hand on the drill steel, his hand got caught, wrapping his arm around the steel causing a compound fracture to his right forearm.
18 de enero de 2013WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)MAQUINARIA
Employee was preparing to bolt top when his hand got caught between pusher steel and wrench causing a laceration. The employee received 8 stitches.
30 de agosto de 2012WV · CarbónOperador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggyMAQUINARIA
EE was bolting on operator side when finisher became lodged. EE took pusher by hand trying to dislodge the finisher from the top & was unsuccessful. He then held the pusher with his left hand and operated the drill pot with his right hand running the controls. When the drill pot was raised to the top, he tried to hold it over with his left hand & mashed his finger receiving a cut.
8 de abril de 2011WV · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)MAQUINARIA
2 de marzo de 2011WV · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
Employee working on air pump. He reached into the pump to check for mud. He accidentally hit air valve, turning pump on. Has 3 broken fingers, cuts, & lacerations. Unknown hand.
4 de febrero de 2011WV · CarbónConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteMAQUINARIA
Tailgate on truck would not open. The driver of the truck asked grader operator to push against the tailgate with the front part of the grader. When this happened the EE was holding a rock between the grader and the tailgate his left fingers got trapped between the grader and the rock. E.R. was visted by the EE.
31 de enero de 2011WV · CarbónOperador de minador continuo, Operador de topo de carbónMAQUINARIA
EE stated that while he was standing beside of the roof bolting machine the machine rolled back and ran over his left foot.
16 de septiembre de 2010WV · CarbónOperador de carro lanzadera, Operador de transporte de personal, Operador de ramcar, Operario de vía, Operador de buggyMAQUINARIA
Employee stated he was helping move continuous miner to #6 entry, said he was walking beside of a miner when it kicked sideways pushing him against the rib injuring his left knee.
23 de julio de 2009WV · CarbónOperario de servicios generales, Mandadero, Operador de camión de servicioMAQUINARIA
The employee was preparing to spray the roof and ribs to fireproof for a charging station. He checked the machine for blockage and plaster sprayed into his eyes.
26 de febrero de 2009WV · CarbónElectricista, LinieroMAQUINARIA
Employee was watching the cable while the roof bolter was being trammed when the cable hanger broke causing the cable to sweep employee off his feet. He fell onto his side and landed on his rescuer.
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