9 de octubre de 2009KY · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
MECHANIC WAS TRYING TO TAKE A TRACK APART AT THE MASTER LINK. THE MACHINE HAD A DEAD BATTERY AND WOULD NOT START. INSTEAD OF MOVING MACHINE UNTIL MASTER LINK WAS IN POSITION RECOMMENDED IN SERVICE MANUAL, THE MECHANIC STOOD ON TOP OF THE TRACK AND REMOVED THE BOLTS. WHEN HE REMOVED THE LAST BOLT THE TRACK CAME APART AND LAUNCHED HIM OFF OF THE MACHINE.
9 de febrero de 2009KY · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
Victim was removing the cutting edge from a 980 loader bucket. He was on next to the last bolt when the cutting edge swung down and struck him on the top of his left foot. He went to his family doctor and was sent for an X-ray which showed no broken bones, bruises only. Missed 3 days work to allow swelling to subside.
23 de enero de 2009KY · CarbónObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Victim was driving a powder truck up an incline. There was loose material on the roadway, which caused the truck to lose traction. The truck rolled back onto the berm and overturned onto the passenger side. Victim's safety glasses caused a laceration above right eye. Required 4 stitches to close.
29 de octubre de 2008WV · CarbónOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Operator states that he was dumping a load of rock when the truck bed came down and jarred his tailbone. X-rays revealed no broken bones. Bruised tailbone.
25 de octubre de 2008KY · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Deck of shovel was muddy and his feet slipped from under him and he grabbed for the handrail and strained his left shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.
5 de septiembre de 2008KY · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Victim was checking for a leak on a rock truck. To determine location of the leak the bed had to be raised & lowered. He had another employee raise & lower the bed. He got his finger between the hoist & mast and when the bed was lowered it pinched the tip of his finger off. No bone involved. Cleaned & wrapped at hospital.
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
Victim was checking the differential oil on a 992-G loader. When loosening the fill plug, he slipped and hit his left elbow on the rim of the loader. Sustained a fracture to his left elbow. Missed 4 days work: returned 8-2-08
Employee was unloading parts from his truck to the company storage unit. The surface where the truck and ramp met was uneven and employee mis-stepped and broke his leg.
18 de julio de 2008KY · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
Victim was tightening segment bolts on a D-10 dozer. The wrench slipped striking him in the head resulting in a laceration. Five (5) stitches to close wound.
9 de junio de 2008KY · CarbónObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Victim was entering job at the start of shift, another car went around a water truck that had stopped & struck his vehicle coming onto the job. Originally reported as no injuries in this vehicle until 6-13-08. Victim went to the doctor and was told he possibly had whiplash. Missed 4 days work:returned 6-19-08.
Victim was leaving job at the end of shift, he went around the water truck that had stopped along the haul road and struck another vehicle that was coming onto the job. No injuries in other vehicle. Victim was taken to the hospital and x-rayed : no broken bones just bruises. Missed one days work because of being sore.
Operator was working a D-11 dozer near the highwall when a rock fell from the highwall and came through window in the cab door striking him on the left ankle. He was transported to the hospital where a splint was applied - bruising & swelling, nothing broken.
24 de abril de 2008WV · CarbónConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteINCENDIO
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas
A 789 rock truck steering hose ruptured and sprayed oil onto the engine. The oil caught fire and the truck operator and another operator inhaled fire extinguisher chemicals while helping to extinguish the fire. The chemicals irritated the lungs and eyes.
24 de abril de 2008WV · CarbónConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteINCENDIO
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas
A 789 rock truck steering hose ruptured and sprayed oil onto the engine. The oil caught fire and the truck operator and another operator inhaled fire extinguisher chemicals while helping to extinguish the fire. The chemicals irritated the lungs and eyes.
21 de abril de 2008KY · CarbónDinamitero, Disparador, Pegador de tiros, Trabajador de explosivos, Cuadrilla de pólvoraTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE states that back was injured at another location in 4/08.While driving the ANFO truck on 4-21 he hit a small pothole & pain went up his back & neck.On 4/25 treatment was started for muscle spasms,on 5-1 notified supervisor that he would be off work & had been put on steroids.Still off work to date.
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
During everyday work process employee bent over to pick up a bead hook and injured his back.
5 de octubre de 2007WV · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was striking a wrench with a hammer when the wrench slipped hitting him in the face.
3 de agosto de 2007KY · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was operating a dozer when he stood quickly, striking his head against an overhead cb bracket.
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 on a dozer when he got his foot tangled up in the track, lost his balance and fell to the ground.
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
Employee is alleging incident occured on 10/28/2006 involving strain on his back. Employee worked 10/29/2006 and left early on 10/30/2006 due to illness. Employee reported to a foreman, other than his own on 11/06/2006, that he had been injured on 10/28/2006. Witnesses claim they did not see anything occur.
26 de septiembre de 2006WV · CarbónOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was exiting a dozer on the left side, as he stepped onto the step on the push arm (right foot was to the side of the step) he put weight onto his right foot and heard a pop along with feeling a sharp pain. He could not put his weight onto his right foot.
Employee was exiting the right side of a dozer when he lost his balance and fell backwards onto the ground. The employee stated he hit on his left buttocks and right shoulder. He got up off the ground under his own power.
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
While operating a dozer the Employee experienced chest pains, checked by E.M.T and transported to the emergency room. At the emergency room the employee was treated for a pulled muscle.
25 de julio de 2006WV · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
Employee was removing plow bolt with 1" impact wrench, bolt fell down while spinning causing a laceration on his left middle finger.
24 de julio de 2006WV · CarbónConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteTRASTORNOS (AGENTES FÍSICOS)
The employee was driving a 473 Truck when he was overcome by the heat. When he got out of the truck he became lightheaded and needed assistance. An ambulance was called to transport him to the hospital.
15 de julio de 2006KY · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was using a hammer to strike a chisel for separating head end of cylinder from barrel in order to reseal the cylinder. Upon striking the chisel a piece broke off and entered his left upper arm.
13 de julio de 2006WV · CarbónOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorMAQUINARIA
Employee was operating an excavator; he swung the machine to the right and struck a rock. The machine came to a sudden stop. The operator then complained of neck strain and headache.
23 de junio de 2006WV · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Original accident occured on 4/29/2006, sought medical care 5/23/2006. The medical provider placed him off work beginning 5/24/2006. The employee was operating a Caterpillar Rock Truck when a broke ball stud caused a break in the hydraulic line causing the engine to catch on fire. Employee jumped from the bumper of the truck causing him to strain/twist his knee.
23 de mayo de 2006KY · CarbónConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Two coal trucks collided on the haul road. Sunlight effected drivers vision.
20 de mayo de 2006WV · CarbónConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteOTRO
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
Employee was cleaning off the side door and window of the Rock Truck he was operating when the wind blew the door shut on his right hand injuring his middle finger.
18 de mayo de 2006WV · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
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.
Employee operating rock truck, backed the 785 under the 992 loader, the loader operator put a load containing a large rock in the rock truck, jarring the operator in the rock truck.....as a result of the jarring employee alleges head, neck, ear pain.
23 de marzo de 2006WV · CarbónConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Employee was operating 830 Rock Truck, the truck was being filled with overburden when a rock dropped in the bed and jarred the employee resulting back pain.
23 de marzo de 2006WV · CarbónOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorMAQUINARIA
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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