Showing the 500 most recent of 1,730 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
February 26, 1983
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Struck against stationary object
THIS LOADER OPERATOR RAN OVER SPILLED MUCK ALONG THE RIGHT RIB IN A TRACK HAULAGE DRIFT, AND THE MAN WAS STRUCK BY THE CHUTE OPPOSITE THE SPILLAGE. THE LOADER THEN RAN INTO THE COMPRESSED AIR LINE ALONG THE RIGHT RIB CAUSING THE AIR LINE TO BLOW APART BEFORE THE LOADER CAME TO A STOP WITH THE BUCKET AGAINST THE RIGHT RIB. THE LOADER WAS FOUND IN SECOND GEAR APPROX. SEVENTY FEET FR
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL INSTALLING 2ND BOLT IN 2ND ROW OF BOLTS.OPERATOR HAD MOVED TO SIDE OF ROOF BOLTER WHEN RIB CAME OUT AND STRUCK HIM IN BACK CAUSING FATAL INJURIES.
February 12, 1983
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MR HALVERSON WAS PINNED BETWEEN A 16" I BEAM SUPPORT COLUMAN AND AN EXPANDED METAL SIDE CAB GUARD ON A MAINTENANCE PUMP REPAIR VEHICLE, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO HIS HEAD AND CHEST.
STARTING UP THE 6\\ PUMP,PLASTIC HOSE BLEW INTO //// OUT.THE PRESSURE FROM THE PUMP PUSHED EMPL INTO THE WATER.EMPL WAS IN 10-12\ WATER AND COULD NOT SWIM.WENT DOWN AND DROWNED.
Erie Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWO STAIR TREADS HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM A STAIRWAY TO ALLOW MATERIAL TO BE HOISTED FROM A LOWER FLOOR. THE TOP OF THE STAIRWAY WAS ROPED OFF AND TWO YELLOW WARNING RIBBONS WERE TIED BETWEEN THE HANDRAILS, ONE AT THE TOP OF THE HANDRAIL AND ONEAT THE INTERMEDIATE RAIL LEVEL. AN ADDITIONAL WARNING RIBBON WAS INSTALLED ACROSS THE HANDRAILS HALFWAY BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE STAIRWAY AND TH
February 28, 1983
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Monolith Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING AT CRUSHER AND AT CLINKER BELT SHOVELING CAUSED STRAIN
February 26, 1983
WY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PAINTING A UTILITY/LIGHT POLE. HE NEEDED TO ROTATE THE POLE TO PAINT THE OTHER SIDE. AS HE MOVED THE POLE HE FELT PAIN/DISCOMFORT IN ABDOMEN AREA.
February 25, 1983
PA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Mears Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LLOYD WAS HELPING ON 300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER 5\ INSIDE MINE INTAKE. HE WAS HOLDING BOLT WRENCH AS THE BOLT WAS BEING LOOSENED. HE HAD LEATHER PALMED GLOVES ON AT THE TIME. THE GLOVES TIGHTENED U P ON THE BOLT WRENCH AND PULLED HIS LEFT THUMB OFF.
United States Fuel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A PORTABLE ROCK DUSTER WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS GROIN
February 24, 1983
WV · Coal
scoop car operator
MACHINERY
Elk River Sewell Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
ROOF BOLT CAME OUT OF HOLE IN ROOF AND SMASHED SMALL FINGER ON LEFT HAND BETWEEN BOLT AND ROOF BOLTER THIS INJURY RESULTED IN THE AMPUTATION OF THE FINGER AT THE FIRST JOINT
February 24, 1983
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Dominion Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
E FORWARD TO GIVE HIM EXTRA CABLE...WEIGHT FORCED EMPL DOWN.RECEIVED RUPTURE IN GROIN.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REINJURED PRE-EXISTING HERNIA FROM PREVIOUS INJURY WHILE PULLING ON A R R TIE.
February 22, 1983
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Northbrook Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
EMPLOYEE REMOVED A GUARD FROM A CHAIN & PROCEDED TO GREASE A FITTING & THE FINGER OF HIS GLOVE CAUGHT IN THE CHAIN PULLING HIS FINGER INTO THE UDLER SPROCKET. CRUSHING THE NAIL & END OF HIS FI NGER. (2 MM OF THE END OF INDEX FINGER RIGHT HAND HAD TO BE REMOVED).
February 22, 1983
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING CAB WITH A HOIST HE PUSHED BUTTON TOO HARD CAB DROPPED HAND WAS IN BETWEEN CONSOLE AND CAB - CAB CANOPY CRUSHED FINGERS ON LEFT HAND SECOND FINGER ON LEFT HAND WAS SEVERE D AT FIRST KNUCKLE
February 18, 1983
VA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck by falling object
FROM INFORMATION RECEIVED IT IS APPARENT THAT INJURED WAS OPERATINAG MINER WHEN ROCK AND RIB FELL, PART OF ROCK @FELL INTO DECK OF MINER TRAPPING LEFT FOOT BETWEEN ROCK AND DECK OF MINER.
February 18, 1983
AL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by powered moving object
INJURED WAS TRAMMING ROOF DRILL IN HEADING BOTTOM WAS BROKEN UP AND INJURED LET DRILL GET ON HIS RT FOOT AND CUT HIS BIG TOE OFF
February 17, 1983
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING OUTRIGGER ONTO TRUCK RESULTING IN RUPTURE OF LEFT GROIN
February 17, 1983
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Michigan Silica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING A BEARING & SUFFERED A RIGHT INGUINAL HERNIA.
February 17, 1983
WV · Coal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CAUGHT RIGHT LITTLE FINGER IN GRINDER LOSS OF SKIN, SOFT TISSUE AND PART OF BONE ON RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.
Halfway Coal Yard Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING OXYGEN BOTTLE ONTO THE WELDING TRUCK WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED & HE RUPTURED IN LOWER RIGHT ABDOMEN.
February 16, 1983
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
River Stone Group Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AS THE DRILL BIT BROKE THRU THE ANGLE IRON, THE BIT CAUGHT AND SPUN THE DRILL, WRAPPING THE CORD AROUND EMPLOYEES HAND AND DRILL. THE CORD CUT OFF THE END OF HIS RIGHT RING FINGER ATTHEROOT OF THE NAIL.
February 15, 1983
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
National Mines Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
UNCOULPING TRACTOR PIN GOT RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN PIN & TRACTOR.
February 15, 1983
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pete Lien and Sons, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE ALLEGES HE WAS HAULING OVERBURDEN IN EUCLID & A ROCK FELL OFF THE TRUCK & HE WAS MOVING THE ROCK- CAUSING A HERNIA.
February 14, 1983
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Materials Processing Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL
Morton Salt Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING A JOY PLUG ON THE END OF A TRAILING CABLE TO A JOY JUMBO DRILL HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS STOMACH.
Amax Coal West Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HOLDING DRIVING BAR OVER TOOTH SHANK AT SLIGHT ANGLE WHILE OTHER EMPL SWUNG 16 LB SLEDGE TO STRIKE BAR AND DRIVE TOOTH WEDGE PIN OUT.OTHER EMPOL MISSED AND STRUCK EMPL ON RIGHT HAND LITTLE FIN
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS BARING ROCK OUT OF CHUTE, BAR SLIPPED ON ROCK STRIKING INJURED IN RIGHT GROIN AREA.
February 8, 1983
ND · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falkirk Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLIMBED OUT OF A 657 SCRAPER HE CAUGHT HIS WEDDING RING ON THE HAND RAIL OF THE SCRAPER INJURING HIS LEFT RING FINGER THE INJURED FINGER HAD TO BE AMPUTATED BELOW THE FIRST JOINTY
February 7, 1983
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Betty B Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING OIL BARREL AND HURT LEFT INGUINAL AREA.
February 7, 1983
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
MACHINERY
Set Silica Sand Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE JAMMED CABLE FROM CRANE BY TURNING HIOST DRUM. HIS HAND SLIPPED & HIS THUMB WENT IN TO A SMALL HOLE IN THE DRUM. THE AIR CLUTCH REMOVE THE TOP OF THE EE\S THUMB.
February 7, 1983
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dravo Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRYING TO POSITION SUBMERSIBLE PUMP IN SUMP AREA OF ROM TUNNEL.AS HE WAS LIFTING PUMP,SLIPPED AND PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT GROIN AREA.
February 5, 1983
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kenellis Energies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS PICKING UP A BARREL OF OIL AND PULLED HIS GROIN AREA. HIS FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK WAS 2-22-83.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING INSTALL BELT ON NEW BELT STRUCTURE WHILE PULLING ON BELT HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON LOOSE COAL CAUSING HIM TO COME INTO A STRAIN POSITION EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 020983
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS PULLING ROCK DUST HOSE THROUGH A MAN DOOR WHEN THE COUPLING CAUGHT ON THE DOOR FRAME CAUSING HIM TO BE JERKED BACKWARDS THIS IS WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA
February 3, 1983
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Calcium Carbonate Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
SUPERVISOR WAS EXITING ZINC DRYER CONTROL ROOM AND CLOSED DOOR ON TIP OF FINGER.METAL DOOR PINCHED OFF END OF FINGER CAUSING AMPUTATION AND FRACTURE.
Kaiser Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS LIFTING PIPE AND FELT PAIN IN STOMACH AREA EMPLOYEE HAD A HERNIA
February 3, 1983
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
PAINS IN GROIN RIGHT SIDE OF BODY FROM LIFTING HEAVY MATERIALS
February 3, 1983
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Mines Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STACKING 50 LB BAGS, RECURRENT LEFT INGUINAL HERNIA.
February 3, 1983
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING A 3" SHAFT USING A BENCH GRINDER AND LITTLE FINGER OF THE LEFT HAND BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TOOL REST AND THE GRINDING WHEEL.
February 1, 1983
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Candice Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLT MACHINE AND HIS HELPER WAS DROPPING ATRS AND IT CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND LACERATION LITTLE FINGER LEFT HAND
February 1, 1983
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastover Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS STRETCHING OUT MINER CABLE SO THE MINER COULD BE TRAMMED ON THE YARD WHILE PULLING ON THE CABLE STRAIN IN THE GROIN AREA OCCURRED
February 1, 1983
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HOISTING
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SWAPPING MUCK BUCKET LEFT INDEX FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN BELL AND RIM OF BUCKET
February 1, 1983
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LIFTING AND PUSHING WELDER INTO CRUSHER BUILDING
February 28, 1983
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STRAINED FINGER WHILE PULLING DRAWER OPEN
February 28, 1983
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SHOVELING ON BELT -FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SIDE AND LOWER BACK.
February 28, 1983
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIPE UNDER A DISTRIBUTOR WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK
February 28, 1983
PA · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennweir Construction Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING BUCYRUS-ERIE 9W DRAGLINE DRAG CHAINS TWISTED BUCKET WAS SET DOWN AND HE INSTALLED LONG BAR IN CHAIN TO TURN TO PROPER POSITION WHEN HE PULLED ON BAR AND HE FELT SOMETHIN G PULL IN HIS LEFT GROIN
February 28, 1983
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS DELIVERING MATERIAL AND WHEN LIFTED SOME ROCK DUST HE FELT PAIN HIN HIS LOWER BACK
February 28, 1983
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by powered moving object
REMOVING RIB PINS FROM BACK OF COAL DRILL. DRILL WAS TRAMMED BACKWARD BY OPERATOR ON EMPLOYEE\S FOOT.
February 28, 1983
UT · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United States Fuel Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A TRACK SWITCH, CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND.
February 28, 1983
WA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Centralia Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
ROAD WAS ROUGH AT PIT 7. HIT HOLE IN THE ROAD AND HURT LOWER BACK.
February 28, 1983
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATES ANOTHER MAN WAS DRIVING A HINGE PIN ON A SHUTTLE CAR - I WAS HELPING HOLD THE PIN -AS HE BROUGHT THE SLEDGE HAMMER DOWN HE STRUCK MON THE RIGHT LOWER LEG WORKED FOR 2 MORE DAYS BE E DAYS BEGIN TO LOSE TIME 030383
February 28, 1983
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hardly Able Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE ALONG WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE STARTING TO CHANGE SCREENS IN TIPPLE SCREEN WEIGHS APPROX. 30 LBS. WHEN HE BENT OVER & STARTED TO LIFT SCREEN HE STRAINED BACK.
February 28, 1983
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLIMBED ONTO BUMPER OF TRUCK TO WORK ON TRUCK.FOOT SLIPPED FROM BUMPER AND EMPL FELL AND HIT BACK ON BUMPER CAUSING INJURY.
February 28, 1983
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects
SLIPPED ON REJECTS FROM SWECO SCREENS
Greasy Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BELT, REINJURED BACK REOCCURRING INJURY.
Coal-X Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING A TIMBER AND TIMBER FELL HITTING HIS THUMB CONTUSION TO BOTH THUMBS
February 28, 1983
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPING LIFT GEAR BOX -STRAINED BACK HELPING TO REPLACE AND REMOVE GEAR BOX.
February 28, 1983
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRYING TO CLEAR PULGGED ORE FEEDER OVERHEAD AND OUT OF POSITION AND IN DOING SO,INJURED LEFT SHOULDER.
February 28, 1983
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northwest Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLED MUSCLE SHOVELING
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING DRILL STEEL OUT OF HOLE.JERKED SUDDENLY AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.
February 28, 1983
KY · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sharondale Corp · Fall from machine
EE WAS CLEANING R/R CAR CLIMBING OVER THE SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL DOWN INTO THE CAR LANDING ON THE FLOOR OF THE CAR.
Kesscoals Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MAN PULLING ON WRENCH AND PULLS MUSCLE.
February 28, 1983
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS REFILLING DIESEL STROAGE TANK ON LUB TRUCK HE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF THE FLAT TANK WHEN THE TRUCK ROLLED CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE HIS NBALANCE HE THEN JUMPED TO THE GROUND TO KEEP FRO M FALLING LANDING ON HIS FEET
Leeco Inc · Struck by falling object
KETTLEBOTTOM 3\X4\X18\ STRUCK EMPLOYEE AFTER BEING DISLODGED FROM THE MINE ROOF BY A PIVOT JACK OF A WILCOX CONTINUOUS MINER.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE STATES THAT HE WAS WALKING ON A BOARD WALK WHICH WAS LAID ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP PLANT AS A TEMPORARY MEANS OF AVOIDING WATER THAT HAD BACKED UP ON THE FLOOR. HE SLIPPED & FELL TWIS TING HIS ANKLE. HIS INJURY WAS LATER DIAGNOSED AS A FRACTURE.
February 28, 1983
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WS STANDING ON BACKHOE (KOEHNING) R EPACKING CYLINDER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING ONE CORNER OF TAIL OF THE LOW BELT WITH ROCK BAR TO PUT A HEADER (WOODEN BLOCK) UNDERNEATH.
February 28, 1983
CO · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SWINGING TAILGATE AGAINST REAR OF TRUCK TO REMOVE SNOW FROM INSIDE TRUCK BED.TAILGATE BOUNCED OFF REAR OF TRUCK AND STRUCK LEFT SHIN .
February 28, 1983
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wynchester Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A STEERING JACK FOR AN S & S CX-2 SCOOP, WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SIDE.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PASSING CONCRETE BLOCK OVER BELT WHEN HIS FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN A CHUNK OF COAL AND THE CONCRETE BLOCK CAUSING A PAARTIAL AVULSION.
Peerless Eagle Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING COAL DRILL, SLIPPED ON BOTTOM AND TWISTED KNEE.
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING ACROSS WET CEMENT AT FLOAT PLANT WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET CEMENT.
February 28, 1983
UT · Coal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
MACHINERY
Kaiser Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS TRAMMING A FEEDER BREAKER WHEN HE SLIPPED CAUSING THE MACHINE TO REVERESE DIRECTION WHICH PINNED HIS LEGS BETWEEN THE MACHINE & A 6" LINE CAUSING A FRACTURE OF RIGHT LE G.
February 28, 1983
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING MINER CABLE TO PUT IN HANGER WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
Anaconda Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WORKING AT ECOLOGY PUMP HOUSE AT PERCIP PLANT THE MAN SLIPPED ON ICE ON WALKWAY STRAINING HIS LEFT KNEE.
Porter Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING PULL MINER CABLE WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK.
Hawks Nest Mining Company · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FROM TOP HITTING EMP.OYEES RIGHT HAND & WRIST EMPLOYEE FRACTURED BONES IN RIGHT HAND & WRIST
Ladon Coal Corp · Fall from machine
STEPPED DOWN FAROM DRAG ATO TRUCK PADS - JUMPED FROM PADS TO GROUND. DIDNT USE PROPER METHOD OF CLIMBING DOWN FROM DRAG.
February 28, 1983
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Morton Salt Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLID BALE OFF SLIDE-PROCEEDING TO PALLETSIZE BALE AND STRAINED BACK.
February 28, 1983
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Morton Salt Division · Fall from ladders
LOST FOOTING ON LADDER AND FELL ON BULK LOADER STEPS.BURNED BACK AND SHOULDER.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED SHE WAS CLIMBING ON LADDER ON STEPS ONTO 40R DRILL AND SPRAINED LEFT WRIST
Carrie Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR INSTALL HIS JACKS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLT AND JACK STRICKING EMPLOYEE ON BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A TIRE ON CUTTER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL OVER TIRE CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS NOSE WHEN HE FELL CAUSING LACERATION
February 28, 1983
TN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Highland Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MECHANIC WAS LIFTING ELECTRIC MOTOR THE MOTOR SLIPPED MASHING HAND
February 28, 1983
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Delano Granite Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JACKHAMMER STEEL TIP BROKE AND JACKHAMMER LANDED ON RIGHT BIG TOE
SUBJECT EE WAS GETTING DOWN OFF OF A CAT 988B FRONT END LOADER FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF LADDER & SUBJECT FELL APPROX 6\ TO THE GROUND INJURING HIS NECK & RIGHT SHOULDER.
February 28, 1983
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
REMOVING OR CLEANING STONE FROM DUMP HOPPER WHEN LARGE STONE ROLLED AND STRUCK RING FINGER ON LEFT HAND.
Bankhead Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON LADDER AND RUNNING CONDUIT PIPE WHEN HE SLIPPED TO AVOID FALLING HE GRABBED ANOTHER PIECE OF CONDUIT THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN INSTALLED EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN H IS LOWER ABDOMEN
February 28, 1983
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THIS MAN WAS WORKING ON BULLDOZER WHEN AS HE STEPPED BACK FROM LOADER HIS CAP LAMP CORD HUNG ON A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FALL ON HIS LEFT KNEE
February 28, 1983
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING INTO THE WELDING JEEP HE PUT HIS HANDS ON THE CABINETS TO HELP HIMSELF UP AND HE PUT HIS WEIGHT ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER THIS CAUSED HIS SHOULDER TO POP OUT DISLOCATING THE R IGHT SHOULDER
February 28, 1983
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MANS STATEMENT WAS THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK LIFTING AN OXYGEN BOTTLE - BACK STRAIN.
February 28, 1983
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Choctaw Materials Inc · Struck by falling object
CABLE BROKE ON LOADER BUCKET USING TO RAISE HEATING HOUSING INTO PLACE AT 1536 CRUSHER.CABLE KNOCKED HARD HAT OFF AND BEAM HIT HAND.
February 28, 1983
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MECHANIC CHARGE T BAR TACK ON ROOF BOLTER WHEN THE T BAR SLIPPED OFF CANOPY CATCHING HIS HAND BETWEEN THE T BAR & JACK THE T BAR WAS FOULED ON TOP OF CANOPY AGAINST ROOF C AUSING CUT ON HAND AND BROKER FINGERS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED WAS HAULING BLOCKS ON ONE OF THE RAM CAR WHEN HE WENT UNDER A CURTAIN. HE HUNG HIS ARM IN CURTAIN HURTING HIS SHOULDER.
United States Fuel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN ON ENTRY WHEN HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE AND FELL TO THE GROUND STRIKING HIS ELBOW.
February 28, 1983
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Green Construction Of Indiana Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE OPERATOR WAS BRUSHING THE SIDE OF THE HOLLOW FILL WITH A CAT D9L DOZER AND A SMALL TREE CAME OVER THE BLADE AND HIT THE DOOR GLASS CAUSING IT TO SHATTER
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
STACKING BRATTICE TO BE PLASTERED ON BELT LINE.RIB ROLLED AND CAUSED BLOCKS TO FALL ON EMPL TOEWS.
February 28, 1983
PA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
AFTER PERFORMING HIS WORK AS A MINER HELPER, THE MAN COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN.
February 28, 1983
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hawks Nest Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A TIMBER THAT WAS IN FRONT OF THE SHUTTLE CAR HE HURT HIS BACK BUT HE CONTINUED TO WORK ON 3-08-83 HE LIFTED AN OIL CAN STATING HE HAD HURT HIS BACK AGAIN AT 11/30 AM HE LEFT WORK AND WENT TO MONTGOMERY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATED THAT WHILE RECOVERING RAILS IN UNIT HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. THE EE DID NOT GO & SEE DR. UNTIL 3-9-83.
INJURED WAS STANDING ON AN ENBANKMENT WHEN A ROCK WAS DISLODGED & ROLLED INTO HER.
February 28, 1983
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS SHOVELING COAL FINES FROM UNDER BELT LINE. INJURED LIFTED SHOVEL TO DUMP COAL ON BELT WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK.
February 28, 1983
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
COLLISION OF 2 JEEPS.
February 28, 1983
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Warner Company · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE USED A LADDER TO REACH A GREASE FITTING, LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL.
Zeigler Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WORKMAN WAS STRUCK ON RIGHT SHOULDER ARM AND LOWER RIGHT LEG BY PIECE OF ROCK THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN THE PINS CAUSING FRACTURE TO THE LOWER RIGHT LEG
February 28, 1983
AL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bankhead Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING HOSE FROM SERVICE TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL AND HIT HIS HEAD ON HOSE REEL LACERATING HIS HEAD ABOVE HIS LEFT EYE.
February 27, 1983
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anglo American Clays Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS STEPPING UP ON CATWALK WHEN LEFT FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING BODY WEIGHT TO BE SHIFTED ALL TO ONE SIDE CAUSING LOWER BACK STRAIN.
February 27, 1983
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object
AFTER BLOCKING OPEN THE STEEL TRAP DOOR AT THE END OF ROCK DUST CHUTE, EE CRAWLED THROUGH & KNOCKED OUT THE BLOCK, CAUSING THE DOOR TO SLAM SHUT ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp · Fall onto or against objects
ATTEMPTED TO BREAK 1 X 4 BOARD OVER KNEE-LOST BALANCE AND FELL.
Virginia Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A MATERIAL HANDLING BUCKET ELEVATOR. VIBRATION CAUSED BY REPAIR WORK (HAMMERING) CAUSED LIME DUST FALL FROM RAFTERS AND FRAMEWORK ABOVE. ALTHOUGH WEARING PROTECTIVE EQU IPMENT, LIME DUST GOT IN HSI EYE AND CAUSED LIME BURNS.
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object
BARRING DOWN-FALLING ROCK HIT RIGHT LEG ABOVE AND BELOW THE KNEE-SUFFERED A CHIPPED TIBULA.
Tunnelton Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE COMING INTO THE DOOR WAY OF THE DRESSING ROOM, THE INJURED EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON THE STEP AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE WALKING ALONG SUPPLY TRACK MR CARRUNO STEPPED ON A PIECE OF RAIL TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT THE ACCIDNET INVOLVED ANY ASPECT OF COMPLIANCE
February 26, 1983
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Coal Company · Struck by falling object
KNOCKED POST FROM UNDER OVERHANGING COAL BROW AND IT FELL HITTING HIM.
February 26, 1983
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Bandas Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING SAND FROM PART OF PILE HE HAD BEEN INSTRUCTED TO AVOID SAND SLIPPED AGAINST LOADER AND IMPACT CAUSED BACK STRAIN
February 26, 1983
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CUT OFF SECTION OF 6 INCH PIPE HELD IN PLACE BY HANGER,WHEN CUT OFF PIPE PIVOTED IN HANGER CATCHING FOOT BETWEEN PIPE AND A BEAM.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED, THAT WHILE HE WAS HANGING 4160 CABLE, HE GOT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO NAIL DOWN A CURTAIN DROP ACROSS THE ENTRY. THE DROP HAD A LOT OF PRESSURE ON IT. THE EMPLOYEE STOOD ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CURTAIN AND RAISED THE TOP CORNER UPWARD. T HE PRESSURE ON THE CURTAIN CAUSED ATHE BOTTOM OF THE CURTAIN TO MOVE, THROWING THE EMPLOYEE TO THE FOOTWALL.
February 26, 1983
OH · Coal
belt cleaner, picker
MACHINERY
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PUSHING SHIELD WITH A WATER JACK WHEN JACK KICKED OUT AND STRUCK HIM IN HEAD.
February 26, 1983
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP CUTTING EDGE; FELT PAIN IN LOWER PART OF BACK.
February 26, 1983
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Minerals Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
STANDING INSIDE SAFETY RAILING ON SMALL PLATFORM ABOVE A LIME SCREW.SLIPPED AND LEFT FOOT WENT CRASHING THROUGH COVER OF SCREW.
Molycorp Inc · Fall from machine
EE CLAIMS HE HAD CLIMBED ONTO THE BOOM OF THE #530 DRILL JUMBO & WAS STANDING ON IT TO PAINT THE FACE AT THE H AULAGE LEVEL FACE OF #16 CROSSOVER. HIS PARTNER HAD RAISED THE BOOM ABOUT 5\. WH EN HE STOOD UP, HE SLIPPED & FELL BACK. HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BOOM FRAME & DRILL STEEL LEAVING HIM HANGING BY HIS LEG FROM THE BOOM.
WORKING ON 12\ LADDER LOADING DRILLED HOLE WITH A CHARGE WHEN WATER STARTED TO SPEW OUT OF HOLE.EMPL TRIED TO GET AWAY FROM WATER.TRIED TO MOVE LADDER AND FELL 6-7\.WATER WAS PRESENT DUE TO DU ST CONTROL EQUIP.
February 26, 1983
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C E Minerals-Combustion Engineering Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
STANDING ON FLOOR USING 6\ CHEATER BAR TO BREAK BOLTS LOOSE.BAR SLIPPED OUT OF POSITION,EMPL FELL BACKWARDS ONTO FLOOR.
February 26, 1983
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Southwestern Portland Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS USING A KILN GUN TO REMOVE REFRACTORY BRICK WHEN A LEAD FRAGMENT DEFLECTED BACK STRIKING HIS FACE SHIELD & SAFETY GLASSES.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMP WAS LOADING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE ON FLAT RAIL CAR AND STRAINED BACK PULLING CABLE HE BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 030183
February 26, 1983
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J M Huber Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HOOKING UP DISCHARGE HOSE ON MUD CAT.HOSE HAD SEPARATED AT COUPLING.MANUALLY PULLING IT EMPL FELT BACK MUSCLES TIGHTEN.BACK BEGAN HURTING RIGHT AWAY.
February 26, 1983
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
mechanic helper
MACHINERY
Beker Phosphate Corp · Flash burns (welding)
FLASHBURNS TO BOTH EYES WHILE OTHER MECHANIC WELDING.
Molycorp Inc · Fall from machine
EE CLAIMS HE SLIPPED WHEN CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER OF LOADER 950, CO. #585 WHICH IS USED TO MOVE SUPPLIES ON SURFACE AT THE #1 SHAFT. STEPS WERE SLIPPERY DUE TO MUD.
February 26, 1983
WV · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beckley Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL AND 2 OTHERS MOVING FROM AREA A METAL RIM CUT FROM ROTARY BREAKER.
February 26, 1983
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MAN WAS PULLING CONVEYOR CHAIN OUT OF CONCENTRATOR CHAIN CAUGHT ON LADDER JERKING MAN AROUND CAUSED STRAIN BACK
White River Shale Oil Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING DOWN DECLINE CARRYING A 2"X20\ PIECE OF PIPE WITH PARTNER. DENNIS SLIPPED ON MUDDY FLOOR, LANDING ON HIS POSTTERIOR BACK SIDE. RESULTING IN BACK SPRAIN. DENNIS WORKED ONE WEEK WITHOUT REPORTING THIS INCIDENT, DEVELOPED BACK PROBLEMS 3-5-83 THEN REPORTED THE INCIDENT.
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING FORROCK BOLTS, HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN A STEEL PULLER AND THE DRILL STEEL. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A LACERATION, LEFT LITTLE FINGER, REQUIRING 6 SUTURES, AND CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO LOSE TIME OFF WORK.
Chestnut Ridge Fuel Corp · Struck against a moving object
COMING DOWN #5 ROAD RUN OVER A ROCK BOUNCE AGAINST TOP HURTING NECK AND BACK.
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WENT TO BEND BOLT WHEN REBAR END OF COMBO BOLT CAME UNCOUPLED STRIKING EMPL ABOVE LEFT EYE.
February 25, 1983
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Dravo Lime Company · Fall from machine
THE EE WAS RIDING IN T HE BASKET ON A TRACTOR ON HIS WAY TO THE JOB SITE. HE BEGAN TO CLEAN OUT THE BASKET & LOST HIS BALANCE. AS HE FELL OUT, HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT IN THE SAFETY CHAIN & HE WA S DRAGGED ALONG THE GROUND, CAUSING A CONTUSION ON HIS FOREHEAD & STRAINED CARTILAGE IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.
February 25, 1983
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS STRUCK ON THE SHOULDER BY A TEMPARARY. ROOF JACK WHICH WAS STRUCK BY THE ROOF DRILL AS THE OPERATOR ADVANCE THE MACHINE FOR THE NEXT ROW OF BOLTS.
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING AN IRON SAWHORSE.
February 25, 1983
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WORKING IN CLOSE QUARTERS WITH LIMITED ACESS. AREA TO TRY LIFTING INTO POSITION THE MOTOR AND BASE ONTO THE FREE FLOW PIPE UNDER THE SILO.
Emery Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
MAN WAS OPERATING A STOPER WHEN THEW RIB FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE RIGHT LEG CAUSING A FRACTURE TO BOTH THE LEG AND THE ANKLE
February 25, 1983
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Canterbury Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE MAN WAS WALKING IN THE SECTION WHE HE TRIPPED OVER A ROCK AND FELL INJURING HIS ANKLE
February 25, 1983
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Ideal Basic Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PLACED 11 BRICKS INTO WHEELBARROW WHILE BEING CAREFUL TO KEEP W B BALANCED.WHEN EMPL LIFTED HANDLES OF WB IT TIPPED TO ONE SIDE AND EMPL ATTEMPTED TO KEEP W B FROM TURNIN OVER.
February 25, 1983
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP STATES HE WAS HELPING CHANGE HAMMERS IN AN IMPACT MILL THEY WERE USING A CHANNEL IRON TO SLIDE THE OLD HAMMERS OUT AND SLIDE THE NEW INTO MILL HE WAS LIFTING AN OLD HAMMER OUT OF THE CHANNEL WHEN IT TURNED HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELT A PULL IN HIS LOW BACK
February 25, 1983
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING A DOOR PLATE OFF SIDE OF ELEVATOR, EE STRAINED RIGHT KNEE & KNEE GAVE WAY.
February 25, 1983
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chino Mines Company · Fall down stairs
EE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRWAY LOCATED IN EAST WAREHOUSE WHEN HE ACCIDENTLY STUMBLED ON THE LAST STEP OF STAIRWAY, CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS LEFT HAND.
WHILE MAKING A FIREBOSS RUN OF BELTLINE INJURED STEPPED ON 6" WATERLINE AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
Eastover Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE FROM SUPPLY CAR TO UNLOAD ONTO YEARD WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK
Coal-X Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE\S HAND HIT A BIT CHAIN. WRENCH SLIPPED AND KNUCKLE HIT GUARD & CUT OPEN.
February 25, 1983
IL · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE WHILE CLIMBING FROM A DRAGLINE WALKING SHOE TO AN ACCESS LADDER.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING DOOR BY HIMSELF AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
CARRYING A TOOL BOX ON MY LEFT SHOULDER DOWN OFF THE 102 SHOVEL I SLIPPED WHILE TURNING FALLING ON ESTAMTED THIRTY INCHES UPON LANDING TO TOOL BOX SLIPPED BACKWARDS OVER MY BACK WHILE MY HAND WAS STUCK IN THE HANDLE THIS ACTION STRAINED MY LEFT SHOULDER AND THREW THE TOP MIDDLE AND LOWER PORTION OF MY SPINE OUT OF ALIGNMENT
February 25, 1983
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by flying object
7N BLEEDER TIPPLE. WOMAN WAS OPERATING A LOAD POINT WHEN A ROCK FLEW OFF OF THE HEAD ROLLER & STRUCK THE WOMAN. SHE RECIEVED SEVERAL LACERATIONS OF THE SCALP.
February 25, 1983
WA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TWISTED LEFT ANKLE WHEN STEPPED OUT OF TRUCK ONTO UNEVEN SLIPPERY GROUND
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPING PUT ON FEEDER MOTOR AND STRAINED BACK.
February 25, 1983
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
ELECTRICAL
N J Pulverizing Company · Flash burns (electric)
WORKING ON FUSE BOX NEAR GRAVEL SCREEN.FUSE BOX EXPLODED CAUSING BURNS TO FOREHEAD,FACE,CHEEK AND EYE AREA.
C D F Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
...LOCATED BEHIND ROOF BOLTER MAKING UP BOLTS FOR BOLTER.DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS.STRUCK EMPL ON NECK AND BACK.
February 25, 1983
VA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blair Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS REFUELING DOZER WHEN HE FELL OFF TRACKS BRUISING HIS BACK.
G M & W Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WHEN SHUTTLE CAR MADE RIGHT TURN STRUCK SILO POST WHICH FELL AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON FOOT.
February 25, 1983
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF R EMOVING A BAG OF MORTAR MIX THAT WAS LAYING ON TOP OF A PILE OGF CEMENT BLOCKS. AS INJURED PULLED THE BAG OF MORTAR MIX FROM THE BLOCKS, A CEMENT BLOCK TILTED FROM THE PILE & STRUCK HIM.
February 25, 1983
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ray Coal Company · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FROM ROOF OF MINE AND STRUCK EMPL ON LEFT FOOT.
Kesscoals Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MAN WAS PUTTING A CONVEYOR CHAIN BACK TOGETHER ON A MINER AND HE TRAINED HIMSELF.
February 25, 1983
UT · Coal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING ON A MOTOR WHEN HE THOUGHT MOTOR WAS OUT OF CONTROL-HE JUMPED OFF MOTOR-THUS BRUISNG HIS KNEE AND LEG.
February 25, 1983
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LIFTING BOLT OFF BALL MILL DOOR.
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE REMOVING SOME WIRE FROM WIRE SAW SHEAVE SOME SAND FLEW UP INTO LEFT EYE, THIS LATER CAUSED AN ABRASION TO EYE BALL.
February 24, 1983
VA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS ON LOADER & LEANED ON RAILING OF LOADER WHEN RAILING BROKE CAUSING EE TO FALL TO GROUND.
AFTER PERFORMING SOME OVERHEAD GRINDING MR STRAW RAISED HIS WELDING HOOD AND A SPECK OF METAL FROM THE OVERHEAD PIPE OR HIS HOOD FELL INTO HIS RIGHT EYE THE SPECK OF METAL SCRATCHED HIS EYEBAL L CAUSING EYE IRRITATION
February 24, 1983
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATED MOVEDA GENERATOR SET WITH #3 KOMATSU DOZER. HIS DISCONNECT THE TOW CABLE THREW IT OVER THE MACHINE & IT CAME BACK STRIKING HIS ELFT HAND. FRACTURE OF FIFTH METACARPAL OF LEFT HAND.
February 24, 1983
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HIT LEFT LEG WHILE UNLOADING ROCK DUST FAROM TRAILER.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
HE TRIPPED AND FELL GETTING OUT OF A MOTOR, LANDING ON HIS RT SHOULDER CONTUSION.
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE STRAIGHTENING CABLE ON MINER WAS STANDING ON CABLE LT FOOT BECAME ENTANGLED IN CABLE LOOP WRENCHED KNEE AND FELT SOMETHING POP OR THEAR IN KNEE
February 24, 1983
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Camp Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING SWAY BAR ON DOZER WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
Linefork Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
A ROCK 24\\ LONG,2\\ THICK,FELL AND HIT EMPL ON LEFT SHOULDER.
Benjamin Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
INJURED WAS USING CUTTIANG TORCH ON BEARING CAP OF D9 #57 AT 033 PIT. SPARKS FLEW AND BURNED INSIDE OF LEFT EAR. INJURED WAS WEARING GOGGLES.
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE REMOVED ATIMBER SKIP FROM THE TUGGER CABLE AT THE MANWAY TIMBER SLIDE SO HE COULD USE THE CABLE TO LOWER A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. HE SET THE TIMBER SKIP ON HIS FOOT CAUSING INJURY TO SAM E.
Quarto Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MAN WAS CARRYING A CONCRETE BLOCK TRIPPED OVER ROCK AND FELL ON ARM
ENGING STALLED W/LOSS OF HYDRAULIC STEERING DRIVER PANICKED JUMPED FROM MACINE AND STRAINED BACK ON IMPACE
Dal-Tex Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LIFTING UP ONE END OF RAIL WITH BAR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLIDE JACK UNDER IT.THE BAR SLIPPED ALLOWING RAIL TO FALL AND CATCH MIDDLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND.
February 24, 1983
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE GETTING INTO MANTRIP HE TWISTED HIS KNEE STRAINING IT. EMPLOYEE CAME BACK TO WORK AND WORKED 2 DAYS AND AT END OF SHIFT HIS KNEE WENT OUT ON HIM AND HE WAS ADMITTED TO T HE HOSPITAL WITH TORN CARTLIAGE.
Allegheny Mining Corp · Struck by flying object
HAMMERING ON A BOLT, PIECE FLEW OFF HITTING EMPLOYEE\S HAND.
Molycorp Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE CLAIMS HE WAS WALKING OUTSIDE PUMP HOUSE TO COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSE AT GOAT HILL. HE WAS GETTING READY TO GO FOR MATERIAL WHEN HE STEPPED ON A FROZEN MUD RUT CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT A NKLE.
ASST.HOOKING UP WIRE ROPE ON MINE CAR TO BE TAKEN OUTSIDE,FOREIGN OBJECT STRUCK EMPL IN HEAD.
February 24, 1983
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Double M No 2 Mine Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MR. NEFF WAS LOADING THE CAR. WHEN HE STARTED TO CHANGE SEATS HE ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE TRAM PEDAL - CATCHING HIS FOOT BETWEEN THE CAR AND RIB.
February 24, 1983
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING AROAUND SHUTTLE CAR AT THE FEEDER AND SLIPPED ON WET COAL.
February 24, 1983
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Amherst Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
METAL ROOF STRAP SLIPPED OFF CANOPY OF ROOF BOLTER AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE, CUTTING HIS NOSE AND LIPS.
Nacco Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PIECE OF METAL IMBEDDED IN INJURED\S LEFT EYE WHILE WORKING AS A TRACKMAN USING A SLEDGE.
February 24, 1983
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GETTING OFF LOADER TO CLEA BUCKET,SLIPPED ON STP/ EP AND FELL.
Tennessee Consolidated Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
RANDY WAS CLEANING UP SOME BLOCKS AND OLD ROOF BOLTS THAT WERE LAYING AROUND HE WAS PICKING UP A BLOCK WHEN @HE HURT HIS BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS HOISTING SCREENS WHEN HE WENT TO TAKE THEM OFF WIRE BROKE LETTING SCREEN HIT THUMB LACERATION RT-THUMB.
February 24, 1983
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THRU A X-CUT BEHING THE SCOOP. THE SCOOP BACKED UP AND STRUCK A RAIL LAYING ON THE BOTTOM; PUSHING THE RAIL INTO INJUREDS LEFT LEG. CONTUSION.
Eastover Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PICKING UP END OF TIMBER WHILE STANDING ON ANOTHER TIMBER WHEN SLIPPED AND FELL.
February 24, 1983
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Windsor Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLT HE PRESSED THE ROTATION LEVER INSTERAD OF FEED LEVER CAUSING BOLT WRENCH TO SPIN AND TWIST WRIST AS EXPLAINED BY INJURED
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED HAD LEFT FLOCK TANK ON AND IT STARTED OVERFLOWING AND RUNNING ON TO THE FLOOR INJURED WAS RUNNING TO SHUT VALVE OFF AND HE SLIPPED AND FELL THIS FORM IS LATE DUE TO INVESTIGATION
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object
VICTIM STARTED TO GET INTO MINER & SOME ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS & H IT RIGHT SHOULDER & FRACTURED IT.
Cotter Corp · Struck by falling object
ALIMAK RAISE - WHILE ADVANCING AN ALIMAK RAIL A ROCK FELL FROM THE HANGING WALL AND STRUCK THE MINER ON THE RIGHT HAND.
February 24, 1983
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE WALKING BEHIND LINE BRATTICE VICTIM GRABBED A POST WITH HIS LEFT HAND TO BALANCE HIMSELF SIMULTANEOUSLY A MOVING SHUTTLECAR SQUEEZED LEFT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN SHUTTLCAR AND POST FROM LA LAST KNUCKLE TO TIP OF FINGER
February 24, 1983
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastover Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
HE WAS HAULING COAL OVER ROUGH BOTTOM CASUING HIS SHUTTLE CAR TO BOUNCE THUS HURTING HIS BACK.
February 24, 1983
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Getty Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PIPE THAT WAS SUPPORTING COME-A-LONG SLIPPED AND DROPPED AND HIT HIM IN THE BACK -CONTUSION LOWER BACK
February 24, 1983
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Acme Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS WORKING ON RINSING SCREEN. WHILE PULLING HIMSELF UP AROUND SCREEN, FELT SEVERE PAIN IN LOWER STOMACH.
February 24, 1983
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Azrock Industries Inc · Struck by falling object
ON THURSDAY FEB 24,1983, EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON HEAD WITH A PIECE OF METAL FALLING FROM TRUCK HE WAS WORKING ON. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR, WAS SUTURED, AND RETURNED TO WORK. NO LOST TIME UNTIL WE DNESDAY APRIL 13, 1983 WHEN HE COMPLAINED OF NECK SORENESS OR PAIN DUE TO BLOW ON HEAD. AT THIS TIME HE TOOK OFF TO GO TO DOCTOR. HE AGAIN WENT TO DOCTOR ON FRIDAY APRIL 22, 1983. HE HAS RETU
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
7N BLEEDERS MAN WAS STANDING WITH HAND ON CANOPY & COAL FELL FROM ROOF BROW OF POTTED OUT AREA & STRUCK HIM ON LT THUMB. BENT THUMB BACK & DISLOCATED IT.
February 24, 1983
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS LOADING GROUT PIECES ON TRUCK. STEPPED DOWN AROUND STONE ON LOAF TO HOOK UP HOOKS TO TURN STONE. WAS HANGING ON TO THIN EDGE OF STONE, STONE EDGE BROKE OFF CAUSING MAN TO SLIP ON ICEAND SL IDE OVER EDGE OF TRENCH TO BOTTOM OF HOLE.
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE CARRYING ONE END OF A TIMBER,ANOTHER TIMBER PREVIOUSLY SET WAS DISLODGED AND FELL STRIKING EMPL.
Independence Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MR JORDAN HAD BACKED UP UNDER FLOOD LIGHTS TO GET FUEL FROM LUBE TRUCK WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE D9 CAT HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE
February 24, 1983
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Material Service · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PULLING GREASE HOSE FROM HOSE REEL TO GREASE LOADER PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT HIP
Grefco Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CUT AND LOAD SCRAP METAL USED IMPROPER LIFTING METHODS TO MOVE A PIECE OF SCRAP METAL HE DID NOT SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION CONTINUING TO WORK UNTIL 030983 WHEN HE W ENT FOR ATTENTION
February 24, 1983
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quarry Products Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING ON CONVEYOR TO DO REPAIR WORK AND SLIPPED HIT LEFT KNEE ON CONVEYOR
February 24, 1983
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTING BOLTS IN HAMMERMILL FRAME. EMPLOYEE SAID WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE BALANCE. EMPLOYEE FELL ABOUT 6 FEET TO GROUND.
February 24, 1983
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BENDING TRYING TO REPLACE FILTERS, HAD TO UNSCREW HEAVY OBJECT.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
ATTEMPTING TO SHUT R R CAR DOOR.DOOR SLIPPED CATCHING FINGER BETWEEN DOOR AND LATCH.
Iowa Fuel & Minerals · Fall from machine
EE WAS STANDING ON THE PLATFORM AT THE TOP OF THE STEPS ON THE LOADER & WAS ABOUT TO CLIMB INTO THE CAB WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM. HE LANDED ON HIS TAILBONE ON THE LOADER OU TSIDE EDGE OF THE REAR FENDER OF THE LOADER & THEN FELL TO THE GROUND.
Chafe Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL DOWN A BAD RIB WITH A SLATE BAR & TWISTED HIS BACK.
February 23, 1983
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING ON MINER CABLE -HURT BACK.
February 23, 1983
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ford Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ACCIDENTALLY HIT BY A CRIB BLOCK THROWN BY A FELLOW EMPLOYEE RESULTING IN A FRACTUARE OF THE RT. ZYGOMA.
February 23, 1983
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SLOPE BELT AS SHE THRU A SHOVEL FULL ON THE BELT THE SHOVEL CONTACTED THE MOVING BELT JERKING THE SHOVEL OUT OF HER HAND SPRAINING HER LEFT WRIST
Valley Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BY HAND A SKID CYLINDER ONTO AUGER MACHINE FELT HIS FACK POP KEPT WORKING FOR APPROX 1 WWEEK BEFORE MISSING ANY WORK STILL OFF OWRK AS OF 030783
February 23, 1983
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
ELECTRICAL
TROUBLE-SHOOTING ELECTRICAL MOTOR STARTER AT M.C.C.STATION-440 VOLT.TOUCHED ONE CABLE-IT WAS LOOSE.USING A SCREWDRIVER-MADE GROUND WITH HOUSING AND EXPLOSION OCCURRED.NO FACE OR EYE PROTECTION SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON FACE AND UPPER BODY.
February 23, 1983
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Centex Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MINER PICKED UP BUCKET OF BOLTS AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK
February 23, 1983
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anaconda Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INSTALLING REAR BRAKES ON 170 TON UNIT RIG HAULAGE TRUCK.LIFTING REAR CALIPER ON DISC BRAKE,WEIGHS 50 LBS.-AND AS HE PLACE IT ON BOLTS,ONE END SLIPPED AND HE RECEIVED RIGHT LOW BACK PAIN.
February 23, 1983
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Rock Minerals Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED HIP WHILE WORKING ON BELT FRAME,HE THINKS.
February 23, 1983
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
MACHINERY
B L Anderson Inc · Struck by flying object
MR LYONS WAS STANDING AND WATCHING ANOTHER WORKER GRINDING SOME STEEL HE GOT A SMALL PIECE OF STEEL IN HIS LEFT EYE HE WAS NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND WAS IN VIOLATION OF COMPANY POLICY
February 23, 1983
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bass Lake Sand & Gravel · Struck by falling object
WORKER HAD REMOVED A PIN FROM WELDER AND WELDER TONGUE FELL ON HIS ANKLE CHIPPING A BONE ON BOTH SIDES ANKLE WAS BROKEN IN TOW PLACES
February 23, 1983
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
drill helper
MACHINERY
Kaiser Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HERMAN JOHNSON INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING DONALD SCHULTE TO DEWATER SOME BLAST HOLES USING A BILL LANE AIR OPERATED PUMP INFLATABLE SLEEVE RUPTURED DOWN INSIDE HOLE AND AIR PRESSURE ESCAPING FROM HOLE BLEW PUMP HOSES WATER AND DRILL CUTTINGS UP OUT OF HOLE STRIKING MR JOHNSON ON RT SIDE OF FACE AND HEAD FORTUNATELY HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT TIME OF IMPACT HE WAS APPROX 2FT
February 23, 1983
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C F Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects
CLIMBING ON MACHINE FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING FALL HIT TESTICLES ON FOOT REST
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED HE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER & B & O PUNCH TO DRIVE A PIN OUT OF SRAG CHAIN REPAIR LINK. WHEN HE STRUCK THE B & O WITH THE SLEDGE HAMMER A PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF OF THE B & O PUNCH. THE PIECE OF METAL PENETRATED INTO THE EMPLOYEE\S LEFT LOWER LEG APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES.
Marmon Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS INSIDE OF RAILROAD COAL CAR CLEANING HOPPER DOOR AREAS CARS CONTTAINED LARGE CHUNKS OF ICE WHICH WERE DIFFICULT TO GET T O FALL THRU HOPPER DOOR OPENINGS EMPLOYEE WAS BRACING HIMS IN HOPPER AREA AND ATTEMPTING TO PUSH AND FORCE ICE CHUNKS THRU OPENINGS WITH HIS FEET WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FORCE ONE CHUNK OF ICE THRU DOOR OPENING IN MANNER DESCRIBED HE EXPERIENCED SEVERE P
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHEN HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP PIECE OF METAL.
February 23, 1983
TN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Devonia Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INSTALLING HYD JACK IN COAL TRAILER IN ALIGNING UP JACK TO INSTALL JACK PIN IN TRAILER JACK HAD AIR IN IT AND JACK CAME BACK ON INDEX FINGER RESULTING IN MASHED AND BRUISES TO INDEX FINGER
February 23, 1983
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
DRAW SLATE FELL OUT BETWEEN PINS AND HIT RIGHT FOOT
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A WATER PUMP OUT OF SUMP AT 7LT 4SOUTH BELTHEAD. SLIPPED WHILE STANDING ON SLIPPERY WATER LINE, DROPPING PUMP ON RIGHT FOOT, BRUISING IT.
February 23, 1983
OH · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by flying object
SAID WAS HELPING THE ROOF BOLTERMAN BOLTERMAN WAS DRILLING A HOLE FOR THE ROOF BOLT AND THE BOLTER HELPER SAID THAT A PIECE OF SAND ROCK HIT HIS THE BOLTERHELPER LEFT EYE
February 23, 1983
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SCALING GAROUND WHEN HE CLAIMED HE STRAINED HIS BACK. HE BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 3-13-83.
February 23, 1983
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Co. Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
VICTIM WAS PERFORMING HIS REGULAR JOB AS A BELT MAN. VICTIM BENT OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP A BUCKET CONTAINING MUD AND WATER. AS VICTIM RAIESED UP HE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. VICTIM COMPLETED THE SHIFT BUT FAILED TO REPORT FOR WORK ON HIS REGULAR SHIFT ON 2-24-83.
February 23, 1983
KY · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
TROLLEY POLE STRUCK ROOF AND DISLODGED A PIECE OF ROCK WHICH STRUCK INJUREDS LEFT ARM.
February 23, 1983
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
LADY STATED THAT SHE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF PLASTIC CURTAIN OUT OF CABLE REEL COMPARTMENT AND PLASTIC CURTAIN GAVE CAUSING LADY TO FALL BACK HURTING HER BACK
February 23, 1983
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Inabon Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS CARRYING MATERIALS TO REPAIR PLANT AND HE MADE A FALSE STEP AND HURT HIS LEFT FOOT.
Pontiki Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMP WAS WALKING BACK FROM PUMP SHAFT AND RAN INTO LOW TOP AND HIT HAL HEADER ACROSS UPPER BACK
February 23, 1983
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kermit Coal Company · Struck by flying object
SETTING MINER CUTTING BITS WITH METAL HAMMER,PIECE OF HAMMER BROKE OFF STRIKING EMPL IN LEFT EYE.
February 23, 1983
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emery Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING THE BELT COAL ALONG WITH MUCK AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
February 23, 1983
UT · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
United States Fuel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A DIESEL MANTRIP WHEN HE WAS BACKING VEHICLE UP-HE ROOFED OUT, GETTING DRAGGED ACROSS THE STEERING WHEEL & DASH BOARD CAUSING INJURY TO HIS RIBS & BACK.
February 23, 1983
KY · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CLEANING WINDSHIELD WHEN HE LEANED OVER AND MUST HAVE BEEN IN WRONG POSITION.
Crystal Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKED UP JACK AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN STATES " WHEN HE FNISHED CUTTING HE PICKED UP THE REMOTE CONTROL STATION & FELL TO HIS KNEES WITH IMMEDIATE LOW BACK PAIN."
River Processing Inc · Struck against a moving object
RAN OVER ROCK IN ROADWAY WITH SCOOP,HITTING DRIVERS HEAD AGAINST TOP.
Duquesne Light Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHEN INJURED LIFTED A MINE POST HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
February 23, 1983
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Kenellis Energies Inc · Struck against stationary object
RAISED HEAD TOO HIGH AND HIT CROSS BAR ACROSS TRAVELING TO #7 UNIT.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SAID HE WAS HAULING A LOAD OF 6X6 TIMBERS INTO THE MINE 2 OF THEM ROLLED OFF THE FLAT CAR AND FLEW-UP STRICKING HIM IN THE LEFT ARM AND LEFT SIDE OF HIS BACK
February 23, 1983
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE FELL THOUGH GRATING THAT HAD RUSTED OUT.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING ON LARGE ROCK WHEN STRAINED LOWER LEFT SIDE.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
STRAINED LOWER BACK WHEN HE BENT OVER TO PULL SECTION FACE WATER HOSE OUT OF ROADWAY.
February 22, 1983
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object
PUTTING IN SPOT BOLT AND PUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON RESIN STEEL,CAUSING IT TO BEND AND STRIKIE STRIKE HIM ON LEFT FOREARM.
Zeigler Coal Company · Struck by flying object
MAN STATED HE IS A SHOOTER AND THAT HE WAS SHOOTING IN #9 ROOM, THE SHOOTING CART WITH THE CONTROL VALVES WASIN 2ND OUTBY XCUT FROM FACE HOWEVER HE WAS IN 1ST OUTBY X-CUT, HE WAS COUNTING THE SHOTS AS THEY WERE BRING FIRED, HE THOUGH ALL 4 SHOTS HAD BEEN FIRED. HOWEVER ONLY 3 HAD BEEN FIRED, HE ENTERED THE PLACE BRING SHOT & WAS STRUCK BY FLYING PARTICLES OF COAL & ROCK WHEN 4TH S
Peerless Eagle Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTED MINER CABLE TO MOVE OUT OF ROADWAY AND STRAINED GROIN.
February 22, 1983
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
South Hopkins Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object
INJURED HAD PULLED HIS SHUTTLE CAR UP TO THE FEEDER TO DUMP AND ONE SIDE OF THE BELT TAILPIECE HAD COME LOOSE AND STOPPED THE BELT HE WENT AROUND THE TAILPIECE WHERE THE SWITCH WAS TO KEEP THE BELT FROM STARTING AGAIN WHEN THE OTHER TAILPIECE JACK CAME LOOSE AND THE TAILPIECE CAME AROUND AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT HIP, KNEE AND THIGH AND LOWER LEG.
February 22, 1983
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
Rappahannock Farm Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING LUBRICANT ON OPEN GEAR FROM GREASE TUBE WHEN THE CUFF OF HIS GLOVE CAUGHT ON ONE OF THE GEARS. THIS FORCED HIS HAND AGAINST THE SECOND GEAR. DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF LEFT HAN D. EXTENT OF BONE AND TENDON DAMAGE UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME.
February 22, 1983
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Interstate Materials Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
INJURED STUCK HAND IN CONVEYOR WHILE IN OPERATION.
February 22, 1983
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING COIL OF DRYER PIPE FROM RACK -...270 LB....FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEGS.
February 22, 1983
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle-Raia · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING RAM INTO PLACE ON DOZER WHEN HE PULLED HIS LOWER BACK MUSCLE.
February 22, 1983
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kitledge Granite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
HE CLAIMS TO HAVE STEPPED ON ICE AND FELL, INJURING HIS BACK.
February 22, 1983
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS DESCENDING FROM A PRODUCT TRUCK AND STEPPED INTO A HOLE CAUSING A TWISTING ACTION TO LEFT ANKLE
February 22, 1983
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbia Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CLEANING AROUND PUMP, TURNED PUMP AROUND & TRIPPED OVER WEST END OF PUMP. ACCIDENT REPORTED 2-25-83 & 1ST DAY LOST WAS 2-28-83.
February 22, 1983
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Leon Lowe & Sons Inc · Fall from machine
WHILE LEAVING CAB OF TRUCK FOOT SLIPPED OFF RUNNING BOARD AND EMPLOYEE STRUCK THE FUEL TANK FILLER CAP WITH COCCYX BONE.
February 22, 1983
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
CONTROL ARM ON DOZER BROKE,EMPL GOT OUT TO GET A MECHANIC,INJURED LEFT KNEE ON PUSH ARM.
February 22, 1983
WV · Coal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
POWERED HAULAGE
ENDLOADER BUCKET SLIPPED OFF ROCK BOUNCING EMPL IN CAB.
February 22, 1983
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LADDER BASE WAS PLACED ON DETERIORATED ROOF AND WHEN MR. SANDERS CLIMBED LADDER THE ROOF GAVE WAY CAUSING HIM TO FALL THROUGH ROOF TO THE FLOOR BELOW (18\).
Jeddo-Highland Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STRAINED ARM HELPING INSTALL SWING SHAFT AND PINION IN 1150 SHOVEL.
February 22, 1983
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
West Virginia Rebel Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CROSSING FRONT OF TRUCK AND SLIPPED AND FELL AND HURT HIS BACK.
February 22, 1983
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Centex Materials llc · Struck against stationary object
MINER WAS CLEANING UNDER HOPER & HIT HIS HEAD ON STEEL BEAM HEAD LACERATION
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by flying object
MAN STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS HELPING TO MAKE A BELT SPLICE ONE OF THE RIVETS FLEW AND HIT HIS LEFT EYE
February 22, 1983
OH · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C & W Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AND CARRYING PIPE TO LOWBOY TRAILER FOR TRANSPORT AND STRAINED OR PULLED MUSCLE INLOWER PART OF BACK
Cominco American Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LOADING 6INX8INX12FT TIMBER ON TO THE BRUTE TRUCK WHEN ONE FELL FROM THE PILE AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT
February 22, 1983
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
MAN STATED THAT HE WAS WELDING IN PREPARATION PLANT AND PIECE OF HOT METAL FELL BURNING HIS ARM
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Struck against stationary object
STEPPED ON CHUNK OF SALT FROM MUCK PILE AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.
Coal-X Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS HEATING TAR TO WORKON BATTERIES THEN WHEN HE WENT TO PICK UP WOODEN HANDLE THE HANDLE OF THE BUCKET SLID DOWN SPLASHING TAR ON TO RT HAND 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON RT HAND
February 22, 1983
OH · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
North American Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS RIDING ON 38 MOTOR GOT OFF THE MOTOR TO THROW A SWITCH AND TWISTED HIS KNEE
February 22, 1983
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ON MINER WHEN HE WALKED BACK ALONG MINER WHILE MINER WS TRAMMING THE MINER SWUNG PINNING THE EMPLOYEE AGAINST THE RIB
February 22, 1983
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Harlan Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JERRY FARMER WAS REMOVING PIECE ROCK FROM BRIDGE BEHIND MINER, AND PULLED HIS BACK.
River Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HURT UPPER BACK WHILE HELPING UNLOAD FLAT CAR.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING CHUNK OF ROCK OUT OF HAULAGE ROAD AND SWI////SUFFERED MUSCLE STRAIN TO GROIN AREA.
February 22, 1983
IL · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN STATED THAT THE POLE CAME OFF THE TROLLEY WIRE HITTING THE TOP AND BOUNCED OFF THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK & RIBS.
February 22, 1983
VA · Coal
chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster
MACHINERY
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE WHEN A ROCK FELL HITTING HIM ON LEFT ARM BRUSING HIS ARM
February 22, 1983
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS DOGGING THE @POLE ON A TRACK JEEP WHEN HE HIT HIS RIGHT SHOULDER
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN STATED LIFTING A PIECE OF ROCK TO PUT ON 2ND MAIN NORTH BELT.
Hecla Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING ON HIS COAT IN THE DRY BEFORE GOING UNDERGROUND INJURING HIS BACK.
February 22, 1983
WA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Centralia Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNHOOKED CAT TOW LINE FROM TRUCK AND TWISTED.
February 22, 1983
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Kenellis Energies Inc · Struck against stationary object
WAS A PASSENGER ON A GOLF CART-HAD HEAD UP TOO HIGH AND HIT CROSS BAR-5 STITCHES IN CHEEK.
Elkins Limestone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN THE MINE AND SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND BROKE HIS ANKLE.
Barnes & Tucker Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED MAN WAS SHOVELING COAL SPILLAGE ONTO PANLINE CONVEYOR FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK CAUSING TRAIN OF BACK.
February 22, 1983
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MECHANIC WAS WORKING ON D-40K DRILL REPLACING WTER TEMP GAUGE INSIDE CAB WORKING OVERHEAD REMOVING OLD GAUGE DIRT OR MATERIAL FELL INBETWEEN SAFETY GLASSES AND EYE
United States Fuel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A CRIB BLOCK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE & FELL. WHEN HE FELL THE CRIB BLOCK STRUCK HIS HAND.
February 22, 1983
PA · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
POWERED HAULAGE
Lancashire Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS RAISING BED OF DUMP TRUCK WHEN REFUSE STUCK IN BED CAUSING FRONT OF TRUCK TO RAISE FROM GROUND. WHEN REFUSE CAME FREE, THE TRUCK DROPPED SUDDENLY, RESULTING IMPACT CAUSED EMPLOYE E TO STRIKE THE BRIDGE OF HIS NOSE ON STEERING WHEEL.
Puerto Rico Concrete Products Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE TRYING TO ROTATE A STICK ROLLER BY HAND AND STANDING UP FELT AN UNUSAL STRAIN ON HIS LEFT LEG.
February 22, 1983
CO · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS LEADING A HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE THROUGH AN AIR LOCK WHILE THE REST WERE PUSHING IT THROUGH HE TOOK A BAD STEP ON SOME ICE AS HE STEPPED THROUGHT AND RESULTED IN A SPRAINED KNEE T HE EMPLOYEE HAS HAD TO MISS WORK TO REMAIN IN A BRACE AND PREVENT BEARING ANY WEIGHT WITH THAT KNEE
February 22, 1983
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING SHORT STEEL FROM BOLT HOLE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRICKING HIM ON SHOULDER CAUSING A BRUISE
February 22, 1983
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING IN THE 2S3E #6 ENTRY. SHE HAD LOWERED THE DRILLING BOOM TO SET THE WRENCH WHILE LEAVING THE DRILL STEEL UNSUPPORTED. THE STEEL IN THE ROOF RELEASED AND CAME DOWN, CAT CHING THEFINGERS ON THE LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE STEEL AND THE WRENCH. INJURY SUSTAINED: LACERATION AND FRACTURE TO THE DISTAL TIP OF LEFT RING FINGER.
February 22, 1983
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
ELECTRICAL
Wallach Concrete Inc · Flash burns (electric)
MR. RODGERS WAS GOING TO CHANGE A FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX TO THE FEEDER WHEN ELECTRICITY SPARKED AND FLARED UP FROM THE FUSE BOX.
February 22, 1983
WY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bridger Coal Company · Fall from machine
SLIPPED ON HAULER DECK OIL SPILL
February 22, 1983
VA · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coastal Coal Company, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FOREMAN STEPPED ON BEAM & TURNED HIS ANKLE & FELL TO FLOOR- RECEIVING A SPRAINED ANKLE.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by powered moving object
A XCUT WAS JUST BEING STARTED WHEN SOME ROOF COAL HAD FALLEN ON THE MINER THE OPERATOR HAD SHTUT BULL WHEELS OFF AND LEFT CONVEYOR RUNNING HELPER WAS THROWING COAL INTO CONVEYOR AND CARL HAD G ONE UP TO RE-HANG CANVAS WHEN PICK ON GATHERING ARM CAUGHT HIS LEG
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS RETURNING MATERIAL TO STOCK AND SUSTAINED A SACRIOLIAC STRAIN WHEN HE STEPPED OUT OF BACKHOE ONTO THE GROUND
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE HAD INSTALLED RIB BOLT ON 2ND ROW OF BOLTS AND WAS MOVING OVER WHEN ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT FOOT BRUISING HIS FOOT
American Gilsonite Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
BUILDING FLOOR WHEN BOARD SLIPPED AND HE FELL 12\ TO THE SLOPE.THEN ROLLED ABOUT 80\ DOWN 45DEGREE SLOPE.
February 21, 1983
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Delta Mine Holding Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE FUELING A PUMP,ELBOW ON OUTFLOW SIDE BLEW OFF,STRIKING GLANCING BLOW TO RIGHT SIDE OF PUMPERS FACE AND LACERATING RIGHT EAR LOBE.NIPPLE ON ELBOW NOT FULLY TIGHTENED CAUSING ELBOW TO FLY OFF UNDER PRESSURE.
Green River Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED ON TIMBER ON MUCK PILE & WRENCHED HIS BAKC.
February 21, 1983
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
MACHINERY
Associated Drilling Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE EE WAS GETTING A BAG OF ROCKDUST ALONG SIDE OF T HE CONVEYOR BRIDGE. THE MINER OPERATOR SWUNG THE MINER & BRIDGE INTO THE CORNER TO CLEAN THE COAL & THE BRIDGE SQUEEZED THE MINER BETWEEN A POST & THE BRIDGE.
Big Bottom Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING OXYGEN TANK ON CAR.
February 21, 1983
MD · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
THE INJURED WAS IN HIS BULLDOZER LEVELING OUT THE COAL PILE. WHEN A SECTION OF THE PILE SLID OUT CARRYING THE BULLDOZER & THE VICTIM WITH IT APPROX. 20\ TO THE GROUND.
February 21, 1983
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
UNLOADING OUT OF SKID IN SECTION TRIPPED ON EDGE OF SKID AND FELL TWISTING LEFT KNEE
February 21, 1983
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ray Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HELPING REPLACE A BROKEN SAFETY BAR ON BOLTINS MACHINE. BAR FELL OFF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HAND.
February 21, 1983
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dolese Bros Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface
LIGHT RAIN HAD BEEN FALLING IN AREA WHERE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING HE SLIPPED AND FELL
Porter Coal Company · Rubbed or abraded
EMPLOYEE HAS BEEDN HAVING HIS LEFT KNEE TO HURT FOR THE PAST MONTH. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON TUESDAY (2-15-83) AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE A TORN CARTILEDGE WHICH WAS DUE TO CRAWLING AROUND UNDERGROUND DOING HIS JOB. THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE OPERATED ON 3-4-83 TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.
Armco Inc · Struck against a moving object
MR. WHEELER SAID TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR.
R B J Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULL ON CABLE AND FELT PAIN.
February 21, 1983
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arenas Procesadas Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INSTALLING A TUBULAR BELL.
February 21, 1983
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Potash Company Of America · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE WALKING ON WET CEMENT FLOOR AT BOTTOM OF FLOTATION MILL. HIS LEFT LEG WENT OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE FELL ON HIS RIGHT LEG FRACTURING THE FIBULA JUST ABOVE THE ANKLE.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
WAS GETTING OUT OF PART HAULER TRIPPED ON CONCRETE BLOCK & FELL OUT OF PART HAULER.
Glory Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LEAVING THE SHOP CARRYING AN ACETYLENE TANK, SLIPPED WHILE STIPPING THROUGH DOOR AND HURT BACK TRYING TO CATCH TANK.
LOADING CEMENT BLOCKS INTO SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE CAUGHT HAND UNDER CEMENT BLOCK.
February 21, 1983
WV · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Terry Eagle Coal Company-Limited Partnership · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
OPERATOR WAS MOVING MACHINE AND HELPER WAS BETWEEN MACHINE AND RIB, CATCHING HIM ON THERIB. OPERATOR STOPPED THE BOLT MACHINE, AS SOON AS, CONTACT WAS MADE.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE LOADING 4X8X14 STRAPS ON TOP OF GAILS AND HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT THUMB UNDER A STRAP
February 21, 1983
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kitt Energy Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE CARRYING TWO (2) FULL JUGS OF WATER FROM THE ELEVATOR TO THE 3W TRACK, INJURED SLIPPED ON WET PAVEMENT AND FELL, RESULTING IN A SPRAIN.
February 21, 1983
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rim Rock Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects
DOZER BEING REPAIRED,EMPL GOING BACK TO START MACHINE WALKING ON TRACK AND TRIPPED ON ONE OF TRACK CLEATS FALLING ON GRACK HITTING RIGHT KNEE.
February 21, 1983
OH · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
PERSON INSTALLED BOLT WITH A FLETCHER DRILL. WHILE KNEELING ON HIS RIGHT KNEE HE DROPPED THE BOOM DOWN ON HIS LEFT KNEE & THIGH.
February 21, 1983
TN · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
DRILLING A HOLE IN THE ROOF AND ROCK CAME LOOSE HITTING HIM ON THE LEG IT BRUISED HIS LEFT FOOT AND LEG THEY HAD THEIR SAFETY JACKS SET
Dunn County Highway Department · Struck against a moving object
FROZEN DIRT AND ROCK CAVED IN FROM THE BANK ABOVE THE SHOVEL AND STRUCK THE CAB AREA OF THE SHOVEL. PARTS OF THE CAB THEN CAVED INWARDS CRUSING THE OPERATORS FINGERS ON THE LEVERS AND BRUSING HIS LEG.
Mason Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING GOB ALONGSIDE BELTLINE COMPLAINED OF BACK HURTING.
February 21, 1983
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Ohio Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED & COWORKER WERE @DRIVING BEARING CUP FROM DART COAL HAULER WHEEL INJURED WAS HOLDING DRIVING BAR WHILE COWORKER WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMER SLEDGE GLANCED OFF DURING BAR HITTING INJURED LEFT ARM INJURY @BECAME REPORTABLE ON 030183 WHEN INJURED MISSED FIRST SCHEDULED SHIFT
February 21, 1983
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SHOVELING
February 21, 1983
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
National Mines Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SHOVELING BELTS IN 42" COAL. AS HE WAS LIFTING A SHOVEL OF COAL, HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.
Turris Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
SLIPPED ON DAMP CURB AND FELL,LEG STRUCK SHARP METAL EDGE CAUSING LACERATION.
SLIPPED ON IRON, FALLING TO STAIR LANDING RESON BECAUSE OF WESTERN ENG SECIAL PAINT.
February 21, 1983
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
...EMPL WAS ON LEFT SIDE OF DRILL PREPARING TO INSTALL FIRST BOLT IN LAST ROW OF BOLTS.SWUNG CANOPY TOWARDS LEFT RIB IN ORDER TO INSTALL RIB BOLT.AS CANOPY SWUNG TOWARD RIB,HIS HEAD WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN DRILL CANOPY AND RIB.
B S B Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING INTO SCOOP AND BUMPED HIS KNEE AGAINST EQUIPMENT.
Iselin Preparation Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING 5 TON CHAIN FALL
February 21, 1983
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
GETTING ROOF BOLT SUPPLIES FROM TRUCK.WHILE LIFTING ON BUNDLE OF ROOF BOLTS -STRAINED HIS BACK.
Rado Reef Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SUBJECT WAS CARRYING TOYO 280 ROCK DRILL. AFTER SETTING DOWN THE DRILL HAD HADD DIFFICULTY STRAIGHTENING UP HIS UPPER BACK & DIFFICULTY BREATHING. EVENTUALLY HE FELL TO THE FLOOR & WAS UNABL E TO GET UP BY HIMSELF.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING TO WORK AREA AND TRIPPED ON ROCK AND FELL,TWISTING LEFT KNEE,AS HE WAS ABOUT TO PASS THROUGH SET OF CURTAINS.
Homestake Mining Company of California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRAGGING CABLE ACROSS STOPE.CABLE SLIPPED OUT OF HAND AND WHEN IT UNCOILED IT STRUCK CHIN.
February 21, 1983
UT · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United States Fuel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE BATHHOUSE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE CAUSING HIM TO FALL INJURING HIS LEFT HAND.
February 21, 1983
VA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GATHING MATERIAL TO DELIVING TO MINE SHAFT ROLLED AND PINCHED FINGERS BREAKING BEYOND LAST JOINT.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EE SAID HE WAS MOUNTING 5761 SHOVEL WHEN A ROCK CAME OFF THE HIGHWALL & ROLLED UNDER THE MACHINE & STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BODY.
February 21, 1983
VA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wellmore Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A PIECE OF METAL AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK RESULTING IN ACUTE STRAIN TO HIS BACK
February 21, 1983
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kitt Energy Corp · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE WALKING IN THE #2 SPUR ON THE BOTTOM, INJURED TRIPPED OVER A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK & FELL. AS HE HIT THE GROUND, HE LANDED ON HIS SELF-RESCUER, RESULTING IN MUSCLE SPASMS TO HIS LOWER BAC K.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RAIL WAS IN A BIND ON CURVE INJURED WAS USING BAR TO LOOSEN RAIL IT HIT HIM AND CAUGHT FOOT BETWEEN THE TWO RAILS
February 21, 1983
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paramont Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING OUT OF MANTRIP FOOT SLIPPED,CAUSING HIM TO SPRAIN ANKLE.
February 21, 1983
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marmon Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS REPORTING FOR HIS REGULARFLY SCHEDULED WORK-DAY SHIFT AS HE WAS STEPPING ONTO CEMENT LANDING AT BOOT-WASH ENTRANCE TO P-2BATHHOUSE TO PREPARE FOR WORK HE SLIPPED ON ICY LANDING LO ST HIS FOOTING AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE
February 21, 1983
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hobet Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS FUELING HITACHI AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK PULLING ON HOSE REEL ON FUEL TRUCK.
Cyprus Cumberland Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPERATOR WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON LOADER TURBO CHARGER WHILE STANDING IN A STRAINED POSITION
February 21, 1983
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SLIPPED WHILE STEPPING FROM LOADER & INJURED RIGHT ANKLE. BROKEN RIGHT ANKLE.
February 21, 1983
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Cold Spring Granite Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WAS DRILLING WITH JACKHAMMER, DRILL JUMPED ONTO TOES.
February 21, 1983
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BENDING A ROOF BOLT & FELT PAIN IN LOW BACK.
United States Fuel Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BEND OVER WHEN HE HEARD HIS BACK POP.
Black River Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS USING A WATER HOSE TO WASH FINE MUCK OFF OF WALK ALONG BELT LINE. HE SAID THAT HE STEPPED ON SOME OF THE FINE MUCK & SLIPPED & FELL.
February 21, 1983
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Basic Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
CUTTING WITH TORCH IN A CLOSE WORKING AREA.PIECE OF SLAG FLEW INTO LEFT EAR BURNING IT.
February 21, 1983
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Rushton Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLED CAR CABLE OFF REEL LEFT PUMP MORTOR RUNNING RUSHED TO GET INTO CAR WHEN I TORNED TO GET INTO CAR WHEN I TORNED TO GET INTO CAR I TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.
February 21, 1983
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Northern Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUT OFF TIP OF MIDDLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND WHILE CHANGING A DRILL BIT
TRIPPED OVER SHUTTLE CAR CABLE.
February 21, 1983
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
STANDING AT FACE AND DRAW SLATE FELL OUT BETWEEN PINS HITTING EMPLOYEE ON SHOULDER AND BACK
February 21, 1983
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R & F Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING BOX OFF PARTS TRUCK & TURNED TO SET BOX DOWN & PULLED HIS BACK.
February 21, 1983
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
POWERED HAULAGE
PIECE OF DROPBALL FLYROCK FLEW THROUGH AIR STRIKING PIPE HANDRAIL OUTSIDE OPERATOR CAB.GLANCED INTO CAB HITTING EMPL IN LEFT TESTICLE. SURGICALLY REMOVED ON 3-1-83.
Beltrami Enterprises Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ANDS FELL REPAIRING SHAKER
February 21, 1983
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Ord Silver Mines Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE MOVING LEFT FRONT WHEEL OFF OF 912 LOADER, 2 STEPPED ON A SMALL ROCK CAUSING ME TO LOSE MY BALANCE. THE WHEEL FELL ON MY LEFT ANKLE.
Luttrell Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE CLOSING A TAILGATE ON A COURIER PICKUP TRUCK RUCKER FASTENED HIS SAFETY CHAIN AND SLAMMED THE TAILGATE AGAIN MASHING RUCKER MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN CHAIN AND TAILGATE
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN STATED THAT HE HURT HIS NECK AND BACK WHILE PICKING UP ROLL OF CURTAIN
February 21, 1983
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mack Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING RECOVER BELT STRUCTURE WHILE BENT OVER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK
Armco Inc · Struck by falling object
MOVING UP LINE CURTAIN.GETTING PIECE OF CURTAIN TO PUT IN FACE WHEN RIB ROLLED AND STRUCK FOOT.
February 21, 1983
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Armco Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
A FIREXTINGINTER WAS ACCIDENLTY DISCHARGE IN THE MANTRIP OF WHICH MR. HASH WAS A PASSANGER. MR. HASH SAID HE INHALED SOME OF THE DAY POWDER.
St Joe Resources Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS INSTALLING A VENT TUBE HANGER BOLT WHEN HE & ANOTHER WORKER NOTICED THE HANGING HAD LOOSEN UP IN FRONT OF THEM. INJURED GOT DOWN OFF THE LOADER, GRAB A SCALING BAR & WALKED UNDER O NE END OF THE LOOSE HANGING. THE HANGING FELL, STRIKING THE INJURED IN THE BACK & KNOCKED HIM DOWN.
Upshur Coals Corp · Fall onto or against objects
FELL ON OVERCAST HOLDING SHOTCRETE HOSE AND TWISTED KNEE...OFF AND ON WORK..LAID OFF 2-28-83,INFORMED SEVERAL DAYS LATER EMPL IN HOSPITAL FOR OPERATION ON KNEE.
February 21, 1983
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tunnelton Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE SHOVELING A COAL SPILL ALONG A CONVEYOR BELT THE INJURED EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK
Magma Copper Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS MOILING AND CHIPPING CONCRETE FROM THE INSIDE OF #1 CEMENT MIXER. A S HE PERFORMED THIS TASK, IT WAS NECESSARY TO WORK ON HIS KNEES, RESULTING IN CEMENT BURNS, BOTH KNEES, AND CAU SING EMPLOYEE TO LOSE TIME OFF WORK.
Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REACHING UP TO POUR ABOUT 1/2 GALLON OF OIL INTO A SPEED REDUCER IN THE ELEVATOR PENT HOUSE. FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.
February 20, 1983
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Excel Mineral Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
NOTICED A KNOT IN RIGHT WRIST, CAUSED FROM STACKING BAGS.
February 20, 1983
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHEN KEN WAS LIFTING THE CABLE UP ON A STAND HE SAID HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK AND WENT TO HIS KNEES. HIS PARTNERS SAID KENT BENT TO LIFT CABLE OUT DID NOT LIFT IT OFF GROUND.
February 20, 1983
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
TRUCK DRIVE LINE DROPPED ON WRIST.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF A D-7 TRACTOR; LEFT FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL BETQWEEN THE PUSH ARM AND TRACKS. HE HURT HIS LEFT LEG AND LEFT ANKLE.
February 20, 1983
ND · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
Baukol-Noonan Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON A SWING BOX ON THE 736 DRAGLINE WITH AIR WRENCH WHEN AIR HOSE CAME OFF THE COUPLER & STRUCK EE.
February 19, 1983
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Eveleth Mines · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING UP THE MATERIAL SPILLAGE IN THE TBN LOADOUT TUNNEL WITH THE #960 CAT FRONT-END LOADER. HE WAS PUSHING A TOP THE RAILROAD TRACK WHEN THE BUCKET STRUCK AN UPRAISED PORTION OF THE TRACK. THE SUDDEN IMPACT JOLTED HIM FROM THE SEAT AND THREW HIM AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SEAL BELT WAS NOT UNILIZED.
February 19, 1983
WV · Coal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck by flying object
CHANGING HOSE ON L.N. MINER.USING ROOF DRILL TO PULL HOSE OUT OF MINER.HOSE STRETCHED AND BROKETHEN FLEW BACK AND HIT HIM IN SIDE OF HEAD.
February 19, 1983
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
WORKING UNDER DOZER USING AIR WRENCH TO TIGHTEN BOLTS.SOME DIRT DROPPED INTO LEFT EYE.
February 19, 1983
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Doe Run Company · Struck by falling object
THE EE WAS PLACING A SHFT BETWEEN PANS. THE SHAFT SLIPPED & MASHED A FINGER.
Scotts Branch Mine · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING RIPPER DRUMS ON MINER AND FELL ON A CINDER BLOCK AND BROKE HIS ANKLE
February 19, 1983
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING SMALL HYDRAULIC MOTOR PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
February 19, 1983
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Chemical Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STEPPED OUT OF CAB OF HIS TRUCK TO GROUND ALONGSIDE WHICH APPEARED SOLID HOWEVER THE AREA UNDERNEATH WAS ERRODED AND THE SURFACE GAVE AWATY AND HIS RIGHT FOOT WENT INTO THE ERRODED SPA CE AND HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT FOOT IN THE ACTION
Cracker Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
RAINING ALL DAY MAN SLIPPED ON WET SURFACE AND BRUISED BACK
February 19, 1983
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A JACKHAMMER-STRESS AND STRAIN FROM OPERATION OF SAME
Western Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THROWING TRACK SWITCH WHEN CAUGHT FOOT BETWEEN 2 RAILS WHILE STEPPING AWAY FROM SWITCH -FELL TWISTING FOOT AND BREAKING BONES IN TOP OF FOOT.
February 19, 1983
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
ELECTRICAL
T & L Coal Corp · Flash burns (electric)
DISCONNECT SWITCH FOR STACKER BELT ARCED WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING POWER IN FOR STACKER BELT DRIVE. DOOR WAS OPEN ON SWITCH BOX.
February 19, 1983
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING BLOCK ON A SCOOP-HURT HIS BACK WHILE HANDLING BLOCKS.
Anaconda Minerals Company · Struck against stationary object
CHECKING ENGINE OIL ON D-8 CAT.NEEDED OIL SO PUT OIL IN.STEPPED OFF DOZER ARM ONTO GROUND.ROCK ROLLED UNDER FOOT AND RIGHT ANKLE WAS TWISTED AND SPRAINED.
Wellmore Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE HAD CLIMBED UPON A VIBRATOR THAT WAS STOPPED UP AFTER USING A SLATE BAR TO UNSTOP THE VIBRATOR HE PUT THE BAR DOWN ON THE FLOOR AND WAS CLIMBING DOWN WHEN THE BAR FELL OVER AND HIT ON HIS RIGHT KNEE RESULTING IN CONTUSION TO THE RIGHT KNEE
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS EXITING A 5 TON LOCOMOTIVE WHEN HIS FOOT BECAME LODGED BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC HOUSING & THE FRAME OF THE MOTOR. HIS BODY MOTION PUT PRESSURE ON THE LOWER LEG AREA CAUSING THE FIBULA TO FRACTURE.
February 18, 1983
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING SPILLAGE -TWISTED HIP.
February 18, 1983
TN · Coal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Paint Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LEFT THUMB LAST JOINT GROUND DOWN TO BONE.
February 18, 1983
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object
VICTIM WAS WATCHING BOLTER DRILL HOLE, WAITING TO ADD MORE STEEL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT THE EDGE OF BOLTER AND A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE OFF AND HIT VICTIM.
February 18, 1983
PA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Penn Allegh Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
AFTER LOADING ROOF JACKS ON THE LEE NORSE ROOF BOLTER, THE INJURED PLACED HIS HAND ON THE CRADLE BRACKET. THE OPERATOR, UNWARE OF T HE PLACEMENT OF THE INJURED EMPLACES HAND, RAISED THE CRADL E THUS CATCHING THE 3RD & 4TH FINGERS OF THE LEFT HAND OF THE INJURED BETWEEN THE CRADLE BRACE AND THE WALKING BEAM.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN RUNNING TOWARD SWITCH AND APPARENTLY STUBBED HIS TOE AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE
February 18, 1983
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
THROWN FROM SMALL BULLDOZER,LANDED ON RIGHT KNEE.
February 18, 1983
TN · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Chestnut Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
SHERMAN NUNLEY WAS SCRAPING THE RUNWAY FOR THE SHUTTLE CARS HIS KNEE HIT THE TOP AN PUSHED IT BACK AGAINST THE CONTROL BOX
February 18, 1983
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHEN EMPLOYEE OPENED AIR LOCK DOOR, SHE WAS PUSHING THE DOOR WITH HER RIGHT SHOULDER AND LEFT ARM. THE PRESSURE ON THE DOOR FORCED HER BACK CAUSING THE MUSCLE AND LIGAMENTS TO BE STRAINED IN H ER LEFT ARM.
February 18, 1983
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
WHEN RIDING TRACK JEEP WITH RT. LEG BRACED AGAINST FRAMEWORK OF JEEP END OF TRACK RAIL RAISED THAT WAS ATTACHED TO TRACK FROG CAUSING JEEP TO COME TO SUDDEN STOP.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
MAN STATED, THAT WHILE DRIVING FLAT TOP MOTOR WHILE GOING UP HILL, MOTOR DIDNT MAKE IT UP THE HILL & & WHEN IT ROLLED BACK DOWN, IT HIT ANOTHER MOTOR CAUSING MAN TO BUMP HIS KNEE.
February 18, 1983
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mississippi Potash Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
...PULLING ON CABLE OFF GALIS REEL IN AREA 56.LATERAL HERNIATION OF L4-5 DISC ON RIGHT SIDE.
February 18, 1983
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Coal Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE HAD ARM OUTSIDE OF RAMCAR WHILE PULLING A LOAD OF COAL AND CAUGHT ELBOW BETWEEN RAMCAR AND RIB
February 18, 1983
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arkansas Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS CARRYING CHAINS OUT OF BIN AND HURT HIS BACK
REPAIRING HYDRAULIC HOSE ON TOP OF DRILL,SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON BACK ONTO THE GROUND.
February 18, 1983
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastover Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS BREAKING A STRAP AROUND A BUNDLE OF ROOF BOLTS WHEN THE STRAP BROKE, CUTTING HIS FINGERS THROUGH HIS GLOVES.
February 18, 1983
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
C C & P Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object
...BUSTING ROCK ON TAILPIECE WITH BACK TURNED TO SCOOP.SCOOP MAN DID NOT SEE EMPL AND BRUISED FOOT WITH SCOOP.
February 18, 1983
KY · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peanut Coal Company · Struck by falling object
TAKING DOWN MOTOR BARN, BOARD FELL AND HIT IN FACE.
February 18, 1983
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
RUNNING MINER WHEN MACHINE STARTED JUMPING WHILE CUTTING TOP ROCK.HIT HEAD ON CANOPY INJURING NECK.
February 18, 1983
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paramont Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS PULLING SCOOP CHARGER OUT OF SCOOP BUCKET AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
EE WAS LIFTING WITH BODY IN TWISTED POSITION & LIFTING WITH ARMS INSTEAD OF USING HIS LEGS TO LIFT.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED HE WAS CLIMBING ON A CRIB, SET IN A SUMP TO GET A BUCKET OF WATER TO PRIME THE PUMP WITH AND SLIPPED AND FELL WHEN HE STARTED UP THE SUMP STRIKING HIS LEFT KNEE.
L G Everist Inc · Fall from machine
SLIPPED ON THE STEP OF THE LOADER.
February 18, 1983
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Iluka Resources Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING METAL SCREEN OUT OF SHAKER WHEN HE SLIPPED DOWN BETWEEN UNDER-CARRIAGE AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
Rigsby & Barnard Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING HEATING STOVE WITH WOOD. EMPLOYEE\S BACK WAS STRAINED.
February 18, 1983
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Industrial Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FAROM THE TOP OF A ROCK CAR. WHEN HE STEPPED ONTO THE GROUND, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT LOST TIME UNTIL 2/28/83
February 17, 1983
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
202X CUT MAIN EAST RETURN WHILE REMOVING DEBRIS OUT OF THE WALKWAY THE EMP GOT HIS 2ND FINGER ON RT HANDD CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF ROCK
February 17, 1983
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INSTALLING FIRE PUMP MOTOR WHEN PRY BAR SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER UNIT EMPLOYEES MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND WAS MASHED HIS FINGER NAIL WAS TORN FROM THE FINGER
February 17, 1983
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Riverton Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING WENT TO STEP OVER BOARD ON FLOOR TWISTED ANKLE.
February 17, 1983
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Armco Inc · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS SITTING IN A PORTAL BUS WHEN A SUPPLY MOTOR STRUCK THE PORTAL BUS SWITCHING OFF MAIN LINE.
February 17, 1983
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Betty B Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
TRYING TO LIFT ROCK AND STRAINED BACK.
February 17, 1983
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
OTHER
Omar Mining Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SITTING ON DECK OF MINER WHEN SHARP PAIN HIT IN LOWER BACK AND TAILBONE AREA.
February 17, 1983
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN STATED THAT HE HURT HIS BACK LIFTING A SHOVEL FULL OF COAL SHOVELING ON THE BELT LINE
February 17, 1983
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING BRATTICE HIS RIGHT HAND WAS RESTING ON CEMENT BLOCK ANOTHER CEMENT BLOCK FELL UPON HAND
February 17, 1983
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laredo Ready Mix Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS PUNCHING STEEL PIN OUT OF CHAIN WITH BALL PEIN HAMMER AND PUNCH STRIKING WITH HAMMER WHEN FRAGMENT PC OFF PIN STRUCK HIM VERY CLOSE TO HIS EYE
February 17, 1983
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Morton Salt Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A FORKLIFT LOADED WITH A PALLET OF #80 BAGS OF SALT ONE BAG FELL OFF HE STOPPED THE FORKLIFT AND WENT TO PICK THE BAG UP AND PUT IT BACK ON PALLET WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
WIRE FLEW FROM WIRE BRUSH AND EMBEDDED IN LEG
Pyro Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STRAINED BACK WHILE LIFTING A HEAVY OBJECT
February 17, 1983
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Horne-Riggs Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN JACKS STRIKING INJURED ON LEFT WRIST.
February 17, 1983
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Pratt Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS OPERATING A DOZER WHEN HE RAN OVER A ROCK THROWING HIM SIDEWAYS RESULTING IN A BACK STRAIN.
February 17, 1983
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L.G. Everist, Inc. · Fall from machine
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL AIR CLEANER UNIT ONE FOOT SLID ON INCLINE OF FENDER CAUSING HIM TO FALL ONTO HIS BACK MUSCLES IN LKOWER BACK WRENCHED
February 17, 1983
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amherst Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
CLIMBING OFF A TRUCK AND STEPPED DOWN ON A ROLLER ON A DRILL TRACK ASSEMBLY THE ROLLER TURNED AND CAUSED SUBJECT TO FALL ON DRILL TRACK ASSEMBLY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS STRUCK IN THE EYE BY A LIFTING JACK HANDLE HANDLE HAD BEEN LEFT IN JACK AND MAN WAS ABOUT TO OPERATE JACK WHEN HE WAS STRUCK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
STATES:"WAS STANDING NEXT TO A RIB IN #3 ROOM WHEN SOME LOOSE COAL FELL OFF, STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK."
February 17, 1983
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
W R WAGNER WAS STRUCK ACROSS RIGHT SHOULDER BY A METAL BAR WHEN THE HAND BRAKE WAS RELEASED ON A RAILROAD CAR CAUSING RAILROAD CAR TO MOVE 3 INCHES
February 17, 1983
AL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING TWO SKID BOARDS DOWN THE PAN LINE. HE TARIPPED AND FELL WITH THE BOARDS, MASHING HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.
Sand Mountain Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING LOADER PULLED HIMSELF INTO MIRROR MOUNTING BRACKET STRIKING LEFT FOREHEAD
February 17, 1983
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peter Cave Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
BOLTING TOP AND ROCK FELL ON ARM.
February 17, 1983
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
WAS BURNING ON FRAME OF LOADING MACHINE WHEN FLAME IGNITED TORCH IN HAND
February 17, 1983
AL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SAND AND WHEN HE TURNED TO EMPTY SAND FROM SHOVEL HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HIS BACK TWISTED
February 17, 1983
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING THE TONGUE OF A COMPRESSOR TRAILER APPROX. 3\ OFF THE GROUND COWORKER WAS BACKING A FORLIFT TRUCK INTO POSITION TO MOVE. HANDLE BROKE FROM TONGUE. THE TONGUE FELL ON EMPLO YEE\S LEFT FOOT.
Thomas Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS SCREWING IMPELLAR BOLT ON THE HUB AND WAS BUMPING THE WRENCH. IT SLIPPED AND HIT LEFT LEG ON THE SHIN. IT DID NOT SWELL OR HURT UNTIL THREE DAYS LATER.
February 17, 1983
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Industrial Rock Products Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
...ROLLING ENGINE OVER STRESSED SPINAL COLUMN AND REQ CHIROPRACTOR TO CORRECT VERTEBRAE SUBLUXATIONS PRESENT.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ATHE DRILL CHUCK ON THE 6!R WHEN IT FELL CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO SMASH HIS LITTLE FINGER ON HIS RT. HAND. INJURY REQUIRED 15 STITCHES TO CLOSE.
February 17, 1983
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP STATED THAT HE HAD COMPLETGED FUELING DOZER AND WAS RETURNING TO THE CAB FROM THE REAR OF THE DOZER AS HE WALKED ALONG THE TRACK HE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HANDRAIL TO KEEP HIS BALANCE
February 17, 1983
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
ELECTRICAL
Mississippi Potash Inc · Flash burns (electric)
AN EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING BACK IN 3E USING 9194 ELECTRIC ROOF BOLTER. THE MACHINE KICKED THE BREAKER AND JAMES WENT TO THE POWER CENTER TO RESET THE BREAKER. IT WENT PHASE TO PHASE ACROSS THE TO OF THE BREAKER WHEN HE RESET IT. MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT CAME OUT AND TOOK THE TRANSFORMER APART AND FOUND A TERMINAL STRIP IN THE FEMCO UNIT LOCATED ON TOP OF THE BREAKER HAD BROKEN AND THE JA
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MR. BLACKSTUN STRAINED THE LIGAMENTS OF HIS LOWER BACK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A FULL CYLINDER OF ACETYLENE INTO THE SIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE WELDING TRUCK.
STEPPING OFF CRAWLER ON BUCKET WHEEL EXCAVATOR AND HEEL CAUGHT STEP.EMPL LOST BALANCE,JUMPED 3\ TO COAL LANDING ON LEFT LEG AND LEFT KNEE,SPRIANING LIGAMENTS.
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SALVAGING STEEL CAP WITH COME-ALONG,STEEL CAP RELEASED OFF SET,SWUNG DOWN AND STRUCK EMPL ON RIGHT LEG.LACERATION,RIGHT ANTERIOR ASPECT OF LEG-10 SUTURES.
February 17, 1983
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kenellis Energies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON CONTINUOUS MINER CONVEYOR CHAIN WHEN SLEDGE HAMMER SLIPPED AND STRUCK LEFT HAND.
February 17, 1983
WV · Coal
stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast
MACHINERY
Omar Mining Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
ED MOORE WAS RUNNING THE MINER ON 2 17 83 IN #1 ENTRY HE HAD THE PLACE ALL CUT OUT WHEN ABOUT 12 INCHES OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON THE MINER CANOPY WHEN EDGAR STARTED TO BACK MINER BACK A PIECE OF R ROCK FELL OFF OF THE CANOPY AND SLID INSIDE THE DECK HITTING HIM ON RIGHT LEG BETWEEN THE KNEE AND THE HIP
Beckley Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object
CARRYING BIT BASES IN BOX-GETTING OFF OF MANTRIP AT 6 PANEL-BOTTOM FELL OUT OF BOX. BIT BASES DROPPED ON FOOT.
February 17, 1983
WV · Coal
examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner
MACHINERY
Dehue Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
CLOSING AIRLOCK DOOR AND LOST FOOTING & DOOR CAUGHT COAT & PULLED HIM IN AGAINST WALL.
February 17, 1983
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Limited · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING TIMBER WHEN TIMBER FELL OUT STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SHOULDER CAUSING SHOULDER SEPARATION.
FOUR MEN SPIKING RAIL WHEN TWO HAMMERS HIT TOGETHER,SMALL PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF AND STRUCK EMPL IN RIGHT FOREARM.
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS LOADING FLY BOARDS WHEN HE BROKE HIS THUMB.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATES HE WAS STEPPING OUT OF SCOOP WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE
Jc Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE SAWING A BOARD WITH A HAND SAW TO BUILD SHELVES IN THE SHOP VICTIM TWISTED HIS BACK AND STRAINED MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK DR ALSO STATED THAT HIS BACK BONE WAS OU OF PLACE AND PINCHING NER VES VICTIM HAD HURT HIS BACK A YEAR AGO BUT WITH NO PROBLEM IN WORK
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS WORKING AT THE BACK STEPS INTO THE TIPPLE. WHILE CARRYING THE LADDER EMPLOYEE STATES HE GOT A CATCH IN HIS BACK. HE HAD PREVIOUSLY STATED HIS BACK WAS GIVING HIM TROUBLE EARLIER IN THE WEEK.
February 16, 1983
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING HOLE LOADER IN LOADING POWDER TRUCK WITH 10LB BAGS WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LEFT HIP WHILE SLINGING BAGS ON TRUCK
February 16, 1983
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS DRIVING STOCKPILE TRUCK, SAFETY GLASSES FELL OFF, TRIED TO PICK THEM UPP, TRUCK HIT PILE OF ROCK, TURNING OVER ON SIDE, POSSIBLE HEAD CONCUSSION.
February 16, 1983
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luttrell Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
CARPENTER SLIPPED WITH OILY BOOTS FROM TRACKS OF DOZER A FALL INTO THE BUCKET OF A 505 SCOOPER.
INJURED DROPPED A STEEL WORKHORSE ON HIS LEFT FOOT HITTING THE MIDSECTION OF FOOT. INJURED WAS WEARING STEEL TOE SHOES AT TIME OF ACCIDENT.
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING AND STEPPED IN HOLE FILLED WITH ROCK DUST TWISTING LOWER PART OF BACK.
February 16, 1983
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastover Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HAD A SCOOP BATTERY CELL SITTING ON TOP OF THE SCOOP THE CELL FELL OVER ON HIS HAND BUSTING HISTHUMB
Falls Creek Energy Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS COMING OFF CUT TO GO DOWN ROAD & DUMP HIS LOAD IN THE ROCK TRUCK. HE APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP TRUCK WHICH CAUSED THE TRUCK TO STALL. THEREFORE THERE WAS NO STEERING & HE WENT OFF THE EDGE OF THE ROAD & INTO A DITCH, THET RUCK ROLLED OVER WITH HIM INSIDE.
February 16, 1983
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS OR TOP OF POWDER TRUCK HELPING TO LOAD POWDER FROM BINS TO THE TRUCK. INJURED LOST FOOTING AND FELL APPROX. 12 FT .
February 16, 1983
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS WORKING ON THE BELT HE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BELT PAN AND CHAIR HURTING HIS LEFT RING FINGER
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MOVING 55 GAL BARREL OF GREASE ON BED OF SUPPLY TRUCK AND PINNED FINGER BETWEEN 2 BARRELS CAUSING AMPUTATION TO TIP OF LITTLE FING LEFT HAND.NO BONE DAMAGE INVOLVED,JUST FLESH PART AND HALF OF THE FINGERNAIL WAS CUT OFF.
February 16, 1983
KY · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Bailey Hill Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
EMP WAS OPERATING SUPPLY MOTOR FOLLOWING SCOOP WHICH WAS LOADED WITH BELT STRUCTURE THE SCOOP LOST A PIECE OF STRUCTURE WHICH THE MOTOR DID NOT SEE HE RAN OVER STRUCTURE IN LOW TOP THROWING HI HIM INTO THE TOP
Marmon Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHER WELDER TO FABRICATE 9FT STEEL LADDER OUT OF 2IN STEEL ANGLE AND 3/4IN STEEL ROUND STOCK LADDER WAS FOR USE AT RAW COAL FEEDERS AT THE P-2 PLANT-RAW COAL RAMP WORK WAS BEING PERFORMED AT RAW COAL FEEDERS SITE EMPLOYEE WS TURNING LADDER OVER IN ORDER TO DO SOME WELDING ON INSIDE OF STEPS OF LADDER IN PROCESS OF TURNING LADDER OVER IT ROLLED ONTO HIS RT WR
February 16, 1983
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS CHANGING WARE PLATES IN CHUTE & DROPPED ONE ON LEFT FOOT.
February 16, 1983
CO · Coal
shopman repair cars, mechanic
MACHINERY
Powderhorn Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
COVERALL SLEEVE CAUGHT ON ROUGH METAL IN LATHE. EMPLOYEE\S LEFT ARM WAS DRAW INTO LATHE AND AROUND BAR, RESULTING IN AN OPEN FRACTURE OF THE FOREARM (ULNA AND RADIUS-JUST ABOVE THE WRIST) AND CONTUSTIONS OF THE ENTIRE ARM.
February 16, 1983
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS LIFTING A BATTERY CHARGER TO SET UPRIGHT BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN TURNED OVER WHEN CHARGER FELL, PINNING HIS RIGHT ARM.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS JACKING UP TRACK AND RAIL BROKE STRIKING MAN ON RIGHT HAND AND MAN TWISTED HIS BACK
February 16, 1983
PA · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Iselin Preparation Company · Struck by falling object
OBSERVING THE INSTALLATION OF A 12" PIPE WHEN THE CHAIN FROM A CHAINFALL HIT A 4" PLASTIC PIPE FROM A FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING A 4 FT. SECTION TO FALL FROM THE CEILING STRIKING MAN ON RIGHT FOAREA M.
February 16, 1983
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING DOWN A BRAKE HANDLE OF AN EMPTY MINE CAR WITH HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF HIS FOOT CAME DOWN ONB THE RAIL AND WHEEL RAN OVER HIS FOOT METATARSAL SHOES WORN
February 16, 1983
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT AS HE WAS CLEANING THE BATTERY CELLS THE BATTERY SHORTED OUT ON THE BATTERY CASE AT THE REAR OF THE SCOOP CAUSING A CELL CAP TO BLOW OFF THE BATTERY ACID SPRAY THAT R ESULTED STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE.
February 16, 1983
CO · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Powderhorn Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL DRILL STEEL FROM HOLE IN ROOF-STEEL SUDDENLY BROKE LOOSE AND IN SO DOING SMASHED EMPLOYEE\S FINGERTIP LITTLE FINGER, RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE DRILL STEEL HEAD AND THE ROOF BOLTER HEAD. THE FINGERTIP WAS CRUSHED, SHATTERING THE BONE AND AVULSING THE PAD OF THE FINGER.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by flying object
HE CLAIMS THAT WHILE ON SUPPLIES HIS EYE STARTED ITCHING FOREIGN OBJECT IN EYE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
HE WAS TAKING DOWN THE 4160 CABLE CLIP THAT HOLDS THE CABLE TO THE MESSENGER WIRE LET LOOSE STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT EYE LOST BALANCE HIT RIGHT KNEE ON TRACK THE CABLE STRUCK HIS RIGHT EYE C AUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE INJURING HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE TRACK
February 16, 1983
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry & Hylton Inc · Fall from machine
GREASING TRUCK SLIPPED AND FELL TO GROUND.
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A SECTION ON 6INCH PIPE AS HE PULLED THE PIPE HE CAUGHT HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN THE PIPE AND A 6INX8IN WOODEN BLOCK THIS INCIDNET RESULTED IN A LACERATIO N LEFT MIDDLE FINGER REQUIRING 6 SUTURES AND CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO LOSE TIME OFF WORK
February 16, 1983
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE MAN STATED THAT WHILE PEFORMING DUTIES SUCH AS SHOVELING AND LIFTING, HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT. NO IDENTIFIABLE CAUSE.
February 16, 1983
WV · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MISSED STEP UP ON ENDLOADER AND FELL.
Mason Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
SETTING MINER JACK IN SOME CAP COAL CAUSED IT TO BREAK LOOSE AND FALL ON HIM.
February 16, 1983
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE WHILE MOVING BELT IN 3RD EAST 2ND SOUTH REOCCURENCE WILL COUNT HIS DAYS OFF ONLY AGAINST OUR SEVERITY RATE
Canterbury Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE MAN WAS SETTING A POST AND WHEN HE TURNED TO PICK UP A WEDGE THE POST FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE FOREARM.
February 16, 1983
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMP WAS HANDLING A 20" PIECE OF 8" PI PE. HE WAS WEARING GLOVES HE WAS CLEANING UP HIS WORK AREA AFTER COMPLETING A JOB, WHEN HE PICKED UP THE PIPE IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS AND HE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH IT THE END OF THE PIPE SMASHED HIS FINGER AGAINST THE FLOOR FRACTURING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER AND CAUSING A 1/2" LACERATION
February 16, 1983
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
MACHINERY
CUTTING COAL FROM HEAD TO TAIL WHILE WALKING ALONG BESIDE SHEAR-PIECE OF COAL FLEW FROM DRUM AND STRUCK EMPL IN EYE.
February 16, 1983
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Specialty Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object
USING A JACK & 3\-2" DIA. SHAFT TO PUSH APRON BACK-AS PRESSURE WAS PUMPED UP, JACK SLIPPED & SHAFT FELL ON FOOT BEHIND STEEL TOE.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRANSPORTING A PUMP ...TO SUMP AND INJURED HIS BACK
Martiki Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT POLE PIECE AND CARRY IT TO TRUCK. OBJECT SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FINGER ON SHARP PIECE OF INSULATION.
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CROSSING BELT,FOOT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL.BELT WAS OFF.
February 16, 1983
PA · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Bcnr Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS OPERATING LOCOMOTIVE. LEAD FROM TROLLEY POLE HARP FELL ONTO TOP OF LOCOMOTIVE & SAME CAUSED ELECTRICAL ARC. INJURED REACHED FOR TROLLEY POLE TO TAKE IT OFF OF THE TROLLEY WIRE & H E HIT HIS HEAD ON A ROOF SUPPORT TIMBER.
February 16, 1983
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING GAS CYLINDER BOTLES CAUSING STRAINED MUSCLES ON HIS LOWER BACK
February 16, 1983
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Ozark Concrete Company · Struck against a moving object
TURNING ROCK IN JAW CRUSHER TO LET IT FALL IN HAD LONG LIFTING ROAD WITH BANDLE ON ONE END HOOK ON OTHER WHEN IT TURNED IT JERKED ME INTO SAFETY RAIL BRUSNING STOMACH RAN OUR ROCK WILL TRACK H ER HIT RIB AND SOFT PART OF STOMACH.
February 16, 1983
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Louisville Cement Company · Struck by flying object
EE TRIPPED OVER SHOVEL. AS HE FELL TO THE GROUND, DUST WHICH WAS IN THE SHOVEL ENTERED HIS EYE.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE BENDING OVER TO THROW A TRACK SWITCH THE INJURED FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.