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31 de marzo de 2026 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was using a pry bar when working on a bus, removing the transmission. The bar slipped and struck EE in the mouth, causing the tooth filling to fall out and broke part of the tooth.

16 de marzo de 2026 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo TRANSPORTE SIN MOTOR
Prime Processing, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee was moving a 15 Hp pump and caught EE's fingers between the wheel dolly and the pump. Employee finished EE's shift and decided to see Dr. the next shift, and returned to work EE's next shift after the Dr visit.

17 de septiembre de 2024 WV · Carbón Capataz de exterior, Cabo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee cut the tip of ring finger on their left hand with a razor knife. Required 5 stitches to close the wound.

10 de marzo de 2024 WV · Carbón Operario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Caída desde una máquina

EE was climbing onto truck to open tank lid. EE's foot slipped & EE fell backward onto ground hurting left shoulder.

20 de enero de 2024 WV · Carbón Guardia de seguridad, Vigilante INCENDIO
Prime Processing, Inc. · Contacto con objetos o sustancias calientes

Employee's vehicle caught fire on the way home. It occurred 1.5 hours after employee's scheduled shift. Employee raised the hood of the vehicle and received burns to face.

22 de septiembre de 2023 WV · Carbón Operador de planta de carbón fino MAQUINARIA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was cutting hydraulic hose to make grease hoses. The hand grinder kicked back and they cut their left thumb.

24 de mayo de 2023 WV · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Prime Processing, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

An employee was sweeping the floor in the LO1432 Loader at the end of the shift. When EE straightened their back, EE noticed pain in the lower back.

11 de diciembre de 2022 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

When employee stepped off of the leaf spring and drag link to the ground, the left knee popped and buckled as it began to take weight resulting in pain and swelling in the affected area. Employee works 4 on and 4 off, EE began missing on January 28th 2023.

3 de octubre de 2022 WV · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was looking backward in an end loader when the bucket fell to the ground. The jarring action of the falling bucket along with the twisting motion caused a pull muscle in EE's back. Employee began missing on 10/16/2022

4 de agosto de 2022 WV · Carbón Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Lost control of a loaded coal truck. Driver had a head contusion. Neck and back strain. Lacerations to right hand and a corneal abrasion.

24 de abril de 2022 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Worker was removing a piece of pipe off of classifying cyclone pump in basement of Prep Plant. Pipe rotated to a greater degree than anticipated, and smashed and cut-open worker's left hand.

28 de septiembre de 2021 WV · Carbón Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Trucks were using a back road to access the truck dump due to the tracks being blocked by a train at the crossing. EE operating truck 807 proceeded around a horseshoe curve hauling clean coal from Eckman Plant to Dans Branch Load-out. The driver stated EE misjudged the curve and ran up on the berm due to poor visibility causing the truck to roll over.

19 de enero de 2021 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

EE was attempting to remove a D7 undercarriage roller. EE was striking the flange of the roller with a 15lb. sledgehammer when a fragment of the roller flange broke off. The piece of metal struck EE in the left thigh resulting in a 1" laceration in the thigh.

6 de diciembre de 2020 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Prime Processing, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Mechanism beam hung on motor base. Used slate bar to pry beam away from motor base. Beam came loose and caught right hand between motor base and beam, causing a laceration on the ring finger.

22 de septiembre de 2020 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was attempting to cut a nylon zip tie with a utility knife. Access to the zip tie was very limited, employee's hand slipped on the knife and employee cut right index finger, the wound required stitches (6) to close.

30 de junio de 2020 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo PISAR O ARRODILLARSE SOBRE UN OBJETO
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Employee was hooking a chain to a chute that was being removed. After hooking the chain, employee stepped down off the chute and a jagged piece of metal punctured left boot in the area near the arch of left foot, causing a laceration of the foot.

4 de junio de 2020 WV · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

EE was dismounting the 777B rock truck to refuel. When EE stepped from the bottom step to the ground, (approximately 30"), left ankle rolled over when foot contacted the ground. EE began to experience pain and swelling in the ankle.

22 de febrero de 2020 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Worker was aligning two pieces of pipe on a pump in order to bolt them together. One piece of pipe fell; and as a result, smashed and cut open the pinky finger on worker's right hand. Received outpatient treatment: 13 stitches to close wound and support brace applied to finger.

3 de noviembre de 2019 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was descending loader ladder using three points of contact and when left foot contacted the uneven ground they sprained an ankle.

29 de octubre de 2019 WV · Carbón Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por objeto motorizado en movimiento

EE pressure washing coal truck on side of road as EE stepped around truck another vehicle passed and EE was hit by side mirror of passing vehicle. Vehicle did not stop. Hit right elbow and back.

28 de julio de 2019 WV · Carbón Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

The employee was hauling coal to the preparation plant on the haul road. The truck got out of gear and flipped over onto its passenger side. The employee was not wearing seatbelt.

10 de mayo de 2019 WV · Carbón Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

The employee was hauling coal to the preparation plant on the haul road. The truck went up onto the berm and flipped truck over onto its passenger side. The employee was not wearing seat belt.

23 de abril de 2019 WV · Carbón Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Prime Processing, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

Employee was operating 988F loader at feeder in clean coal yard when they came in contact with a/c blower mounted on ceiling of loader. Employee was attempting to replace a/c vents while blower was operating and their middle finger and index finger on right hand came in contact with blower causing injury to both fingers.

17 de marzo de 2019 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was changing a screen panel in the plant when employee slipped and twisted an ankle, causing a fracture.

12 de febrero de 2019 WV · Carbón Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Prime Processing, Inc. · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

EE was assigned to clean up a caustic soda spill. EE had EE's PPE on and was using a 1" water hose to wash the spill to a drain. In the process of washing the spilled materials, EE dropped the hose into the area, and EE was splashed on the arm and cheek. EE suffered a 1st degree burn to EE's cheek.

30 de enero de 2019 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Employee was using a hand grinder to clean up bore holes for pin fitting, when a piece of debris went in behind safety glasses and entered right eye. Employee was examined and no debris was found in eye. Employee did receive prescription eye drops as treatment.

25 de enero de 2019 WV · Carbón Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was hauling coal to the preparation plant on the haul road when they drove the truck into a ditch.

19 de enero de 2019 WV · Carbón Soldador (fuera de taller) HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Prime Processing, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Employee alleges ee was trying to turn a push beam with a slate bar and in doing so hurt back. The event was not reported until Jan 25th, 2019. On Jan 29th ee presented an excuse that covered the days missed as being under Drs care for the alleged injury.

22 de diciembre de 2018 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Caída desde una máquina

Employee was taping the clean coal chute from an elevated position when they lost their footing and fell. Employee was standing on a dryer bracket (approx. 6" wide) and slipped falling approximately 4 feet to the ground. They landed on their right shoulder and face. Employee received 5 stitches to the right eyebrow area, to close a small laceration.

30 de noviembre de 2018 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Prime Processing Inc · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Employee was removing a pry bar that had been wedged between the handrail and crusher platform when the crusher lid was opened for repairs. When EE grabbed the bar and pulled, it sprang back shoving EE's arm against the crusher and injuring EE's left elbow.

27 de julio de 2017 WV · Carbón Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE was working on a belt at the vessel ref while using a box knife, the knife slipped and contacted the EE leg (thigh).

18 de junio de 2016 WV · Carbón Capataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimiento MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

While coupling two pipes together, one piece of the pipe sprung back striking the worker on the lip. Injury resulted in five sutures to the outer lip and two sutures to the inner part of the lip and one incisor tooth chipped from the top end.

28 de marzo de 2010 WV · Carbón INCENDIO
Prime Processing, Inc. · Tipo de accidente, sin lesiones

A fire was discovered at 1:30 am in the control room of the existing Dan's Branch Load-out. The fire was extinguished by 2:15 am.

23 de marzo de 2010 WV · Carbón Electricista, Liniero MAQUINARIA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee states he was drilling 1/2" holes for eye bolts when the drill caught & twisted wrist. Employee received medical treatment & was placed on modified duty.

16 de febrero de 2010 WV · Carbón Electricista, Liniero RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

EE states he was walking by the draw down tunnels when he slipped and fell on snow/ice walkway. EE fell onto corner of a concrete slab on left hip and bent left thumb backward catching himself. EE missed 8 days and is currently working modified duty as of 3/1/10.

9 de diciembre de 2009 WV · Carbón Ayudante de electricista RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

EE states he was caring a box that had blown away due to high wind and while walking with the box a high gust of wind caused the ee to lose his balance and fall. EE fractured his left wrist when he pt his hand out to brace himself for fall. EE on modified duty.

31 de octubre de 2009 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Prime Processing, Inc. · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

EE states that he was shoveling clean coal on the 3rd floor of the plant. While dumping the load from the shovel EE states he felt his left shoulder pop and he stopped shoveling. EE sought medical treatment and has not returned to work.

17 de octubre de 2009 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

EE was walking to work area on flat ground and slipped and fell. He landed on his right hand and was complaining of pain in his thumb.

22 de septiembre de 2009 WV · Carbón Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte MAQUINARIA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Rebar was being tied in place at the the top of a new silo stacker. The load shifted and struck two of our employees.

22 de septiembre de 2009 WV · Carbón Carpintero MAQUINARIA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Rebar was being tied in place at the top of a new silo stacker. The load shifted and struck two of our employees.

19 de septiembre de 2009 WV · Carbón Carpintero HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Prime Processing, Inc. · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was assisting putting Concrete Forms together. Partner was hitting a bull pin when his hammer slipped off his target and struck him in the jaw.

2 de mayo de 2009 WV · Carbón Capataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimiento RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Prime Processing, Inc. · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee states he was checking levels in the flat tank in the belt press building when he slipped and fell, fracturing his left knee cap and spraining his right wrist.

9 de diciembre de 2008 WV · Carbón Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado EXPLOSIÓN DE RECIPIENTES A PRESIÓN
Prime Processing, Inc. · Contacto con objetos o sustancias calientes

Employee states he was taking pump discharge line loose this on loosening hot pressurized water sprayed on his wrists and upper leg area, He suffered second degree burns to his thights, hands, and wrists.

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