Showing the 500 most recent of 1,457 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
December 27, 1984
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
belt cleaner, picker
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS A PASSENGER IN NO. 332 BELT UNTILITY VECHICLE WHICH WAS PROCEEDING DOWN NO. 10 SLOPE IN OUR UNDERGROUND OPERATIONS. THE DRIVER WAS APPARENTLY DISTRACTED AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE PILLAR AT BOTTOM OF THE SLOPE. ALTHOUGH THE TOXICOLOGY REPORTS HAVE NOT BEEN FINALIZED, WE HAVE RECEIVED VERBAL INFORMATION FROM THE STATE MEDICAL INVESTIGATOR OFFICE THAT THE DRIVER MAY HAVE
December 27, 1984
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
belt cleaner, picker
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A BELT UTILITY VECHICLE DOWN NO. 10 SLOPE IN OUR UNDERGROUND OPERATION. THE DRIVER WAS APPARENTLY DISTRACTED AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE PILLAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLOPE. ALTHOUGH THE TOXICOLOGY REPORTS HAVE NOT BEEN FINALIZED, WE HAVE RECEIVED VERBAL INFORMATION FROM THE STATE MEDICAL INVESTIGATOR OFFICE THAT THIS INDIVIDUAL MAY BEVE BEEN UNDER THE I NFLUENCED
Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from headframe, derrick or tower
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO A MEASURE A DISCHARGE PIPE ON THE DREDGE HE WAS STANDING ON THE OPERATOR CONTROL TOWER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL.
December 21, 1984
CO · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cyprus Empire Corp · Struck by falling object
VICTIM HAD COMPLETED BOX CUT WHICH HOLED THROUGH HE WALKED INTO BOX CUT TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH TOP COAL NEED TO BE TRIMMED DOWN A PIECE OF COAL BROW BROKE LOOSE AND FELL ON VICTIM
December 21, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
Fatality · EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Everest Minerals Corp · Struck by flying object
I NAME EITHER WAS TAKING OFF MANWAY COVER OR REPLACING BOLTS ON MANWAY COVER WITH IX COLUMN STILL UNDER PRESSURE AND INLET AND OUTLET VALVES STILL OPEN. MANWAY COVER BLEW OFF AND STRUCK HIM ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF SKULL.
December 21, 1984
IL · Coal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
Fatality · MACHINERY
Kenellis Energies Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE NORTH OVERHEAD VENTILATION ON THE IMMEDIATE BOTTOM MALFUNCTIONED AND CAME DOWN CATCHING VICTIM BETWEEN BOTTOM OF DOOR AND PERSONEL CARRIER HE WAS DRIVING
December 20, 1984
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Coalfield Development Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
TRAVELING THROUGH VENTILATION CURTAIN AT THE SAME TIME AS THE AR4 SCOOP WAS THE CURTAIN CAUGHT ON THE SCOOP BUCKET AND CAUSED THE VICTIM TO FALL UNDER THE WHEELS
December 19, 1984
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
DUE TO THE FACE THAT THERE WERE NO WITNESSES, WE THEREFOIRM ASSUME THAT I NAME HAD GONE TO THER REAR OF HIS TRUCK FOR ONE OR MORE REASONS AND AT THE TIME HE ARRIVED AND OR WAS LEAVING THE LOCA TION, THE STOCKPILE BEHIND HIS TRUCK SLOUGED OFF KNOCKING HIM DOWN AND COVERED I NAME WITH MINUS 1 1/2 INCH MATERIALS.
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WA SOVER COME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REPLACE A BEARING ON THE TAKE-UP PULLEY ON CONVEYOR ELEVEN. HE FELL APPROX 45\ TO THE GROUND FROM THE CATWALK SIDE OF THE CONVEYOR. NO ONE ACTUALLY SAW HIM FALL UNTIL T HEY HEARD HIM YELL ON THE WAY DOWN. THE MIDDLE HANDRAIL WELD WAS BROKEN
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE AT OR NEAR THE 5TH BELTR DRIVE FOR LONGWALL THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE KTH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT LINE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POSONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR LONGWALL BELT DRIVE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR 5TH RIGHT BELT DRIVE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVER COME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POSONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASE
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
driller operator
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUSGASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR 5TH RIGHT BELT DRIVE FOR LONGWALL THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL SECTION BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
superintendent
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVER COME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
headgate operator
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR RHE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH RIGHT LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR THE 5TH LONGWALL BELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
December 19, 1984
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · FIRE
Emery Mining Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE BROKE OUT AT OR NEAR 5TH LONGALL ELT DRIVE THE VICTIM WAS OVERCOME BY POISONOUS GASES
Hecla Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING BATTERY MOTOR ON 5400 LEVEL MAINDRIFT WHEN HE RAN INTO PARKED JUMBO MACHINE CAUSING FATAL INJURIES.
December 13, 1984
AL · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
Fatality · MACHINERY
North River Energy Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE OCCURRED WHILE HE WAS HELPING INSTALL PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORTS AS THE BOOM OF ROOFBOLT MACHINE WAS RAISED AGAINST THE ROOF TO INSTALL A BOLT THE V VICTIMS HEAD BECAME ACCIDENTLY CAUGHT BETWEEN BOOM AND MINE ROOF NO OTHER PERSONS OR EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVED THE AREA WAS BELOW NORMAL WALKING HEIGHTH
December 7, 1984
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Duval Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE DROVE HAUL TRUCK 15989 INTO BACK OF TRUCK 15988 WHICH HAD STOPPED TO YIELD TO TRUCK 15993 APPROACHING FROM LEFT.
December 5, 1984
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE 52 LOCOMOTIVE AND HAD LEFT THE 23 SHOVEL LOCATED AT 4600 AMERICAN MOUNTA. THE TRAIN WAS LOADED WITH WASTE AND EVENTUALLY WORKED HIS WAY TO THE 4500 DISPATCH HILL WHI CH IS THE MAIN LINE. WHILE ON THIS TRCK THE CABOOSE DERAILED AND TRAVELED APPROX. 9 CAR LENGTHS. THE EMPLOYEE EITHER ATTEMPTED TO JUMP, OR WAS THROWN OFF THE CABOOSE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND B
December 5, 1984
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Green Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE FAILED TO SECURE THE UPRIGHT PORTION OF STEEL STRUCTURE AND POSITIONED HIMSELF IN UNSAFE WORKING FASHION
December 4, 1984
KY · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dmc Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
MULTIPLE ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 001 SECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 130PM TRAPPING TWO BRIDGE OPERATORS FALL WAS 0-6FT THICK 55FT WIDE & 65FT LONG VICTIMS DIED INSTANTLY FROM FATAL INJURIES CAUSE OF A CCIDENT HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED
December 4, 1984
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dmc Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
MULTIPLE ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 001 SECTION AT APPROX 130PM TRAPPING TWO BRIDGE OPERATORS FALL WAS 0-6FTTHICK 55FT WIDE & 65FT LONG VICTIMS DIED INSTANTLY FROM FATAL INJURIES CAUSE OF ACCIDENT HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED
EMPL INSTALLING BLW-RAM REFRACTORY.LARGE LUMP OF BUILDUP MATERIAL DISLODGED FROM PREHEATER AND STRCUK SCAFFOLD HE WAS SITTING ON.PRELIM MED REPORT SHOWS INJURED HAS A BROKEN PELVIS,SHOULDER IN JURY,TORN RIGHT LUNG,TORN SPLEENAND RUPTURED ARTERY.
Beckley Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MOVING ROCK OFF MINER.
December 28, 1984
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CLEAN UP TOOLS AFTER COMPLETING A JOB ON CRUSHER FEEDER HOPPER HE WAS STANDING ON THE H OPPER REACHING OVERHEAD TO UNHOOK A HOIST WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN HI S ABDOMEN AREA
December 26, 1984
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
UP HE HAD HIS RIGHT HAND OVER THE BOARD TO LINE IT UP CAUGHT HIS 3 MIDDLE FINGERS BETWEEN THE BOARD AND ROOF, WAS NOT WEARING GLOVES
December 26, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A BUNDLE OF SCREW CONVEYOR TROUGHS AND HAD RIGGED A CABLE SLING AROUND THE BUNDLE. AS THE BUNDLE WAS BEING LIFTED, THE LOAD SHIFTED AND HIS RIGHT HAND WAS C AUGHT BETWEEN TWO "EDGES" RESULTING IN A SCISSOR TYPE ACTION THAT CUT THE END OF HIS RIGHT LITTLE OFF.
December 26, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
MACHINERY
South Texas Construction Company · Struck against a moving object
HE WAS DRIVING SCRAPER HIT A BUMP ON RAMP OF STOCKPILE CAUINGF A LITLE PAIN IN STOMACH HE SAW ONE DR AND HE TOLD HIM IT WAS A SWOLLEN COLON INTESTINE BUT HE KEPT FEELING SICK SO HE SAW ANOTH DR AND HE SAID HE HAD A HERNIA ON HIS NAVAL AND NEEDS SURGERY
December 21, 1984
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L W Rozzo Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS ALIGNING A TRANSMISSION INTO PLACE, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO PLACE CATCHING HIS FINGER.
December 21, 1984
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
EMPLOYEE HAD HAND BETWEEN BUCKET RAM & BUCKET AS TAM WAS BEING PULLED IN AP RAM SMASHED THUMB BETWEEN BACK OF RAM & BUCKET. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ABOUT 500\ FROM END OF TRACK.
December 21, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SHOVELLING SPILLAGE FROM UNDER A CONVEYOR WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN GROIN.
December 20, 1984
PA · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C & K Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A 55 GALLON DRUM OF BLASTING AGENT WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA
December 18, 1984
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Quality Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE HEAD ON THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND RING FINGER AND CUT THE TIP OF IT OFF
TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON TOWER 160\ UP & LOST GRIP OF ROPE. FELL ABOUT 4\ & GRABBED SAFETY LINE. WHEN HE GRABBED HE PULLED STOMACH MUSCLES RESULTING IN A HERINA.
Bullitt County Stone Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS GOING FROM HIS TRUCK TO THE SHOP/LUNC ROOM BUILDING. EMPLOYEE TURNED AND RAN INTO UP-RIGHT PERIMETER POST THAT PROTECTS THE DOOR ENTRANCE. EMPLOYEE SUFFERED RUPTURE TO GROIN.
December 14, 1984
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oklahoma Sand (Oks) Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WELDER WAS WORKING ON ROCK SCREW AND THE EMPLYEE TURNED THE HEAD PULLEY BY HAND AND PINCHED HIS FINGER IN THE V-BELT DRIVE CUTTING OFF THE LITTLE FINGER AND INJURED THREE OTHER FINGERS
December 13, 1984
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS REPAIRING THE GEAR BOX FROM A WOTHUNGTON PUM WHILE ATTEMPTING RE-POSITION THE GEAR, HE STRAINED HIS LOWER ABDOMINAL AREA.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES WAS MOVING SCAFFOLDING AROUND AND FELT PULLING IN LEFT SIDE
December 13, 1984
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
A 3 MAN CREW WERE LIFTING A 30\ PIECE OF 3" PIPE WHEN EE FELT PAIN IN STOMACH AREA.
Betty Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
REMOVING ROCK FROM TAIL PIECE WHEN ROCK CAUGHT ON BELT SPLICE CUTTING OFF SECOND AND THIRD FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK AND TOP
Gex Land Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING SECTION OF CONVEYOR BLET UP STAIRWAY-BELT HUNG UP ON STEP STRAINING LOWER ABDOMEN.
December 10, 1984
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Monolith Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING FAN HOUSING BACK,IT SLIPPED ON BUILD UP AND HE PULLED HIS GROIN MUSCLES RESULTING IN A HERNIA.
Westhampton Mining Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
ADJUSTING BELT AND ROLLER
December 7, 1984
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRYING TO REMOVE CLOD OF DIRT FROM DISCHARGE CHUTE WITH 2X4 DIRT FELL ON 2X4 WHICH CAUGHT FINGER AGAINST STEEL BEAM
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF BOTTOM-DUMP MINE CAR RESETTING DOORS. THE DOOR EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING FELL, STRIKING HIS LEFT FOOT AND AMPUTATING THE DISTAL PHALANGE OF THE LEFT GREAT TOE
December 5, 1984
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Climax Molybdenum Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING FOR A FUEL LEAK ON A PORTABLE GENERATOR MOUNTED ON A PIECE OF TRACK EQUIPMENT HE STUCK HIS HAND INTO THE RADIATOR FAN AND AMPUTATED HIS LITTLE FINGER HIS RING FINGER AND THE TIP OF HIS SECOND FINGER OF THE LEFT HAND
December 4, 1984
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
SUSTAINED HERNIA WHILE LIFTING SIDE FRAME FOR DOZER WITH BAR
MLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO PRY A V-BELT ONTO A MOTOR SHEAVE. THE BAR SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS LEFT THUMB. HE TRIED AGAINS TO PRY BELT ONTO SHEAVE, BAR AGAIN SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT THUMB, RIGHT KNEE AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT LOWER GROIN
December 3, 1984
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
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BOTTOM PLATES AT THE CHASWER MILL WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN OF LOWER BACK AND A BURNING SENSATION IN LEFT SIDE .
Zeigler Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING CABLE BY HAND AND LOST FOOTING AND SLIPPED.POSS CAUSING RUPTURE OR HERNIA.
K & J Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
SURFACE WAS MUDDY AND WET INJURED WALKING THROUGH TUB OF DRAGLINE WHEN HE SUMPED HIS WRIST AND THIGH WENT TO DR 1 18 85 WRIST IN CAST COMENCED TO LOSE TIME
December 31, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE LOWERED DRILL POT LEAVING STEEL IN TOP AND STARTED TO CLEAN DRILL POT WHEN THE DRILL STEEL FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT RING FINGER
December 31, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
MACHINERY
Southdown California Cement Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ WAS SUPERVISING REMOVAL OF ROTARY VALVE.HE REACHED INTO MECHANISM TO CONFIRM OPERATION OF VALVE-VALVE ACTIVATED WHILE HAND WAS INSIDE.
December 31, 1984
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GETTING OFF DOZER SLIPPED ON ICE FELL ON FOOT INJURY TO ANKLE
December 31, 1984
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Usx Corp · Fall from ladders
INJURED WAS DESCENDING A LADDER TO THE INSIDE OF A FLOATING RIVER BARGE TO OBTAIN SAMPLES OFZINC CONCENTRATE ORE. WHILE DESCENDING THE LADDER INJURED REPORTED IT SLID TO ONE SIDE MAKING IT NEC ESSARY FOR HIM TO JUMP TO THE FLOOR OF THE BARGE. INJURED JUMPED APPROX. 7\ ANDSUSTAINED A SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE IN THE PROCESS. THE BOTTOM OF THE LADDER WAS STABLIZIED, HOWEVER, THE TOP WAS U
December 31, 1984
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystery Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED BACK WHILE LIFTING STEEL RAILS IN MINES
December 31, 1984
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Windsor Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS ON T OP OF MINER TO PULL OUT VENTILATION TUBE. FELT PAIN IN BACK.
December 31, 1984
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL STARTED TO DISMOUNT FRONT-END LOADER,STEPPED BACK TO ALLOW DOOR TO CLOSE.STEPPED BACKWARDS MISSING TOP STEP AS WELL AS RIGHT HANDHOLD,FALLING TO GROUND LANDING ON HIS BACK.FALL WAS 8\.
December 31, 1984
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Cline'S Coals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
UNITRAC OPERATOR WAS BACKING UP AND WATCHING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE THE BLADE OF THE UNITRAC CAUGHT HIS FOOT AGAINST THE RIB
December 31, 1984
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
United Mining Company Of Nevada Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHUTE PLUGGED WHILE BARRING CHUTE DROPPED FLIPPING BAR AND TWISTING ARM.
Colony Bay Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO CUT THE TOP OUT OF A 55 GAL OIL DRUM WITHOUT FIRST TAKING THE PLUGS OUT OF THE DRUM USING A CUTTING TORCH AS SOON AS HE BURNED INTO THE DRUM IT EXPLODED
December 31, 1984
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WALKING TO HOOK CABLE HORSES UP TO TRACTOR STEPPED IN HOLE AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.
Peabody Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMP WAS ATTEMPTING TO RELIGHT THE PILOT LIGHT OF GAS FIRED STEAM CLEANER WHEN APPARENTLY ACCUMULATED GAS IGNITED BURNING HIS LEFT HAND FOREARM AND FACE
December 31, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE MOVING A TIMBER OUT OF THE ROADWAY IN TRAC K ENTRY
December 31, 1984
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STRAINED LOWER PORTION OF BACK WHILE CLEANING #3 BELTHEAD - DRIVE
December 30, 1984
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Franklin Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS FUELING UP THE DOZER AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL HITTING HIS CHIN AND HEAD
December 30, 1984
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A TRUCK AS HE WAS LATCHING DOWN THE LIDS HE PULLED THE MUSCLES IN HIS NECK
DRIVING COUPLING ON SHAFT WITHS LEDGE HAMMER SLIVER OF STEEL FLEW OFF STRIKING IN LEFT EYE.
December 29, 1984
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Industrial Mineral Ventures Inc · Struck against a moving object
SHE WAS HAULING GRAVEL WITH THE ORE TRUCK THE ROAD TO GRAVEL PIT WAS VERY BAD SHE HIT ONE SPOT WHICH HAD A LOT OF HOLES IN THE ROAD TRUCK HIT HOLE WHICH GAVE WAY ROCKING TRUCK BACK & FORTH TW ISTING BACK CAUISNG PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
December 29, 1984
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Morton Salt Division · Fall from machine
WHILE TRAMMING GRADALL SCALER DOWN IN DECLINE SLOPE, GRADALL APPARENTLY JUMPED OUT OF LOW GEAR CAUSING MACHING TO FREE WHEEL APPROX 570\ COMING TO A STOP WHEN MACHINE HIT SALT PILLAR EMP WAS KNOCKED OUT OF CAB AND SUFFERED BAD CUT ON FOREHEAD AND WAS COMPLAINING OF BACK PAIN
December 29, 1984
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Island Creek Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)
I.NAME CHECKING MOTOR LEADS TO MCC BREAKER BOX WHEN HE PUT SCREWDRIVER INTO 480 VOLT POWER KICKING ALL POWER.
December 29, 1984
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING BRICK ON SCAFFOLD INSIDE KILN WHEN BRICK FELL HITTING SECOND FINGER RIGHT HAND
December 29, 1984
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Keffler & Rose Enterprises Inc · Struck against a moving object
OPERATING ENGINEER I.NAME WAS BACKING DOZER OVER SOME SHOT MATERIAL WHEN A SUDDEN JAR TO THE MACHINE CAUSED HIM TO TWIST THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK I.NAME SUSTAINED PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS LOWER BACK NEAR HIS TAILBONE
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM THE DRILL HE STEPPED OFF THE DRILL ONTO A PRY BAR WHICH WAS STUCK UP IN THE GROUND
December 29, 1984
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Corval Development Inc · Struck by falling object
MINER WAS DRILLING A RAISE ROUND IN A DRAW POINT WHEN A LOOSE ROCK FELL ON HIS FOOT
December 29, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manville Sales Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING 50 LB BAGS OF PRODUCT.
Lj'S Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING ROCK WITH CHAIN WHEN CHAIN CAME LOOSE STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN FACE
December 29, 1984
CO · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SUBJECT WAS SHOVELING COAL AND STRAINED HIS BACK
December 29, 1984
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Quarto Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING TO THE WORK AREA AND STRUCK HEAD AGAINST HEADER BLOCK
December 29, 1984
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
MACHINERY
Corval Development Inc · Struck by powered moving object
THE INJURED WAS MOVING A BEAM USING THE BACKHOE BUCKET THE OPERATOR OF TEH BACKHOE MOVED THE BACKHOE BUCKET TOO RAPIDLY AND THE BUCKET STRUCK THE INJU IN THE CHEST AND KNOCKED HIM TO THE GROUND THE INJURED SAID HE WAS ALL RIGHT BUT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO BE CHECKED AFTER HE WENT HOME HE WAS FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN RIBS
R E M Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS WELDING THE SHOOT IN THE RAILHOUSE A CABLE BROKE CAUSING I.NAME TO FAL INTO A RAILROAD CAR
December 29, 1984
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED A SPRAIN AND CONTUSION TO HIS LEFT ANKLE WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A 6 FT ROOF BOLTING WRENCH THE WRENCH WAS BEING USED AS A DRIVING TOOL TO REMOVE AN AUGER SUPPORT FRAME PIVO T PIN ON A MINER
December 29, 1984
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Kanawha Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR THAT WAS LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE CONT MINER BEING LOADED WHEN DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF ONTO HIS FOOT
December 29, 1984
OH · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Quarto Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
VICTIM WAS WORKING AT LONGWALL HEADGATE WHEN A MOTOR COUPLER BLEW HOT HYDRAULIC OIL ON HIS ARM
December 28, 1984
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Callahan Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHEN CUTTING DOWN A LAUNDER SHUT IT KICK OVER THREE FEET AND HIT THE LABORER IN THE LEGS. CUTTING A NINE INCH L SHAPE HALF INCH DEEP IN HIS LEFT LEG AND A ONE INCH PUNCTURE IN HIS LEFT LEG.
December 28, 1984
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Reading Anthracite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRIVING STOCKING TRUCK AND HURT MUSCLES TURNING STEERING WHEEL.
December 28, 1984
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Swenson Granite Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING SIDELINES IN THE QUARRY
Mark Mining No 2 Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SCOOP MOVING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, EMPLOYEE BUMPED KNEE ON OVERHEAD DOOR.
December 28, 1984
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from machine
SLIPPED WHILE WALKING ALONG TOP OF RAIL CAR LOST BALANCE JUMPED TO GROUND.
December 28, 1984
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS OF LIME ON PALLETS ON A FLAT BED TRAILER. HE WAS WORKING ON THE LAST TWO PALLETS ON REAR OF TRAILER. HE TOOK A BAG OFF THE CONVEYOR AND WHEN HE TURNED TO PLACE IT ON A PALLET HE STEPPED OFF THE TRAILER BED WITH ONE FOOT LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TO GROUND ABOUT 4 FEET
December 28, 1984
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry & Hylton Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TIGHTENING BOLT ON DOZER WRENCH SLIPPED HITTING MIDDLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.
December 28, 1984
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
ELECTRICAL
Ludlow Stone Inc · Flash burns (electric)
BURNS TO FACE AND BOTH HANDS-FLASH BURNS.
December 28, 1984
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Marys Cement Company · Struck by falling object
PURCHASED A CAGE FOR THE EMPLOYEE WORKING ON THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL HAVE SOME PROTECTION FROM THE FALLING BRICKS.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES: WAS PLASTERING SEALS IN 1ST EAST OFF 1ST SOUTH, WALKING RAN INTO HEADER BOARD, JAMMED HEAD DOWN & BACK. KNOCKED TO KNEES.
December 28, 1984
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
American Aggregates Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
USING JACK HAMMER TO REMOVE CONCANIS? JACK HAMMER STEEL BROKE AND JACK HAMMER CAME DOWN ON EMPL LEFT FOOT.
West Freedom Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING BATTERIES FROM DOZER WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK MUSCLES.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP STATED THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING 50 R DRILL CHANGING BENCHES HE FURTHER EXPLAINED THAT HE WAS HANDLING THE TRAIL CABLE AND WAS LIFTING IT TO PUT IT INOT THE HOOKS ON THE DRILL A AND SOMETIME DURING THE SHIFT HE STRAINED LOWER BACK
December 28, 1984
MD · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE RAISING THE BELT WITH A CRIB BLOCK THE SUBJECT FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK MIDDLE BACK, THIS RESULTED IN A SEVERE BACK SPRAIN AND A POSSIBLE CRACKED VERTEBRAE
Hecla Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CUT FINGER WITH A KNIFE WHILE STRIPPING INSULATION FROM A WIRE-REQUIRED SUTURES
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING OUT ON BOTTOM AND STEPPED ON OBJECT TWISTING LEFT FOOT.
Quarto Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS CARRYING 10 X 5 X 7 AND SLIPPED LOOSING HIS FOOTING, AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
December 28, 1984
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Hobbs Brothers Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPL JUST INSIDE DRIFT.HE HAD TRACTOR COUPLING TO CAR TO GET ROOF BOLTS IN.HE STOOD UP IN MOTOR TO REACH CAR TONGUE AND WHEN HE SAT BACK DOWN HIS BATTERY LIGHT HIT REVERSE CONTROL CAUSING TRAC TOR TO MOVE BACKWARD THROWING HIM AGAINST SIDE OF TRACTOR.HE DIDNT HAVE REVERSE SWITCH IN NEUTRAL POSITION.
December 28, 1984
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Master Concrete · Fall onto or against objects
HE WAS CUTTING TREES IN THE FACE OF THE MOUNTIN TO CLEAR THE HILL PRIOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROAD. A BRANCH FROM A TREE FELL OVER HIM AND MAKING HIM FALL IN THE GROUND. HEHAD A BLADE IN HI S HAND WHILE FALLING SO HE GOT A CUT IN THE LITTLE FINGER OF THE HAND.
December 28, 1984
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mary Ruth Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOADING TANKS AND STRAINED BACK
December 27, 1984
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN A SLIGTHTLY BENT OVER POSITION ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT THE DRIVER STEEL TO THE FINISHER STEL TO COMPLERE A 6\ BOLT HOLE. THJ TWO STEELS WOULS NOT LINE UP DUE TO SOME COAL S PILLAGE UNDER THE BOLTER HEAD. AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS RAISING THE BOLTER HEAD TO REMOVE THE SPILLAGE, HIS THUMB ON THE RIGHT HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CONNECTING ENDS OF THE TWO DRILL STEELS.
United States Fuel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS CARRYING A TIMBER 12X12X6 TO SET A BREAKER ROW. AS HE WAS CARRYING THE TIMBER HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
December 27, 1984
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canterbury Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
THE MAN WAS PULLING A FLYTE PUMP INTO POSITION IN THE WORKING PLACE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Westridge Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
I.NMAE LAID DOWN & SAID HE HURT HIS BACK PULLING CBALE THE CABLE WAS PILED UP 40\ AWAY.
Cotter Corp · Struck by falling object
I.NAME WAS WASHING DOWN A HANGUP APPROX 25 FT ABOVE HIM IN A DRAW POINT WHEN A ROCK FELL WHICH STRUCK HIM IN THE KNEE THIS RESULTED IN A 2 IN DEEP LACERATION AND A BONE CHIP EXPLORATORY SURGE Y WAS REQUIRED FOR CLEAN OUT AND REPAIR OF TENDON DAMAGE
December 27, 1984
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beckley Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING TIMBERS INTO SCOOP BLADE & FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
December 27, 1984
OH · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS ADVANCING SHIELD AND A HOSE WAS BLOWN CAUSING OIL TO GO INTO BOTH EYES.
December 27, 1984
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nacco Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS CLOSING VENTALATION DOOR, WHEN DOOR HIT HIM ON LEFT ELBOW.
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UPON HIS WATER HAULER TRUCK PUTTING IN OIL WHEN HE TWISTED A MUSCLE OR TENDEN IN THE RIGHT HIP
December 27, 1984
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Golden Oak Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING DRILL, WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF BOLTING THE ROOF, HE BUMPED LEFT KNEE AGAINST FRAME OF MACHINE , ADVERSE ROOF CONDITIONS WERE ENCOUNTERED AT THIS TIME ADDI TIONAL ROOF SUPPORTS WERE BEING INSTALLED ON A DAILY BASIS
December 27, 1984
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Valley Camp Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WAS REPAIRING WATER LINE WHEN SHUTTLE CAR STRUCK HIS LEFT LEG PINNING IT BETWEEN RIB AND SHUTTLE CAR CAUSING A BREAK BELOW THE KNEE
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS BELTING THE ROOF WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME LOOSE COAL
December 27, 1984
AL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING BATTERY LIDS & HURT HIS BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS A PIECE OF HOUSE SHEETING WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND FELL TWISTING HIS KNEE.
Clarkland Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMP WAS PULLING A CABLE WITH HIS LEFT HAND AND PULLED A TENDEN WHICH HAD BEEN CUT IN 1976, TENDON IN FINGER
December 27, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
SEE ATTACHED REPORT. .
December 27, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southdown Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE LEVER ON DUMP TRUCK FROM CAB OF TRUCK & STRAINED LOWER SHOULDER.
December 27, 1984
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Louisville Cement Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING READY TO BLOW DOWN THE PREHEATER DUCT. EMPLOYEE SAW A LID OPEN AND APPROACHED THE LID TO CLOSE IT, HOT DUST PUFFED OUT OF THE OPENING, BLOWING DUST INTO LEFT EYE.
December 27, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Riverside Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN WAS CLEANING AROUND A BUCKET CONVEYOR IN THE SKIP BASEMENT WHILE IT WAS RUNNING HE REMOVED A GUARD HE STOPPED TO PULL UP ONE OF HIS SACKS LOST HIS BALANCE AND PUT RT HAND ON THE CONVEYO RAIL WHERE IT WAS RUN OVER BY A CONVEYOR BUCKET WHEEL
December 27, 1984
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLIMBING A WET LADDER AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON 4TH OR 5TH RUNG & HE FELL BACKWARDS & LANDED ON BACK THIS ACCIDENT DID NOT INVOLVE A VIOLATION OF RULES REGULATIONS MINE EQUIP OR SYSTEMS MINER PR OFICIENCY TRAINING ATTITUDE OR PROTECTIVE ITEMS OR DEVICES
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS MAKING UP BOLTS FOR THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN RIB ROLLED OFF AND PINCHED EMPLOYEE BETWEEN RIB AND BOLTER CAUSING ABRASIONS AND CONTUSIONS TO BOTH LEGS
Eberhart Coal Inc · Fall from machine
ACCIDNTE VICTIM WAS DISMOUNTING DRAGLINE ON WHICH HE W AS THE OILER HE WAS FACING THE MACHINE DISMOUNTING ON THE FACTORY INSTALLED STEP PLATES THE STEPS WERE WET AND SLIPPERY DUE TO OVERNIGHT RAIN VICTIM SLIPPED ON STEP AND FELL TO GROUND LANDING ON VICTIMS SIDE IT WAS NOT DAYLIGHTR AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
ROCKDUSTING S/C ROAD STEPPED ON MINER CABLE & TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
Quarto Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
VICTIM WAS WALKING FROM ONE SIDE OF BELT HEAD TO THE OTHER AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A BOLT FOR THE SCRAPER.
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL GOING THRU MANDOOR WHEN HE SLIPPED ON MUDDY BOTTOM SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE.
December 27, 1984
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHEN PICKING UP PACK OF BOLTS METAL BAND BROKE CAUSING LACERATION APPROX. 2" LONG ON RT. HAND BETWEEN THUMB & 1ST FINGER. REQUIRED FIVE SUTURES.
Western Energy Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS SECURING OVERHEAD CRANE HOOK TO STATIONARY TIE DOWN EYE, HE PUT STRAIN ON HOOK AND IT WASNT SECURELY FASTENED AND SWUNG FREE PINCHING HAND BETWEEN HOOK AND HOIST DRUM PEDESTAL
THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING SET TIMBERS AND REMOVING ROOF BOLTS WHERE A SECTION OF THE MINE ROOF WAS GOING TO BE SHOT DOWN. AS A BOLT WAS REMOVED A, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE O N THE RIGHT SHOULDER.
AIRING UP TIRE TUBE BLEW UP AND BLOWING DIRT AND DUST INTO EYES
December 26, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Calmat Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING OVERHEAD (ROLL-UP TYPE) GARAGE DOOR FELT BURNING PAIN IN LOWER STOMACH AREA LEFT SIDE
December 26, 1984
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Penn Allegh Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO PERFORM REPAIR WORK IN THE 2 SOUTH SECTION AS HE WAS STANDING BETWEEN TWO TOOL BOXES THIS EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL AS HE FELL HIS LEFT FOOT BECAME LODGED BETWEEN THE TOOL BOXES AND THE RESULTING INJURY WAS A SEVERE KNEE SPRAIN
December 26, 1984
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
State Line Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CARRYING CUTTING EDGE TRIPPED OVER A FROZEN CABLE. EE FELL ON HIS RIGHT KNEE. CUTTING BROKEN CUTTING EDGE OFF THE LOADER BUCKET & IT FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT.
Cyprus Industrial Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP STATES HE WAS WORKING ON 8X6 PUMP HE PICKED UP LINER AND TURNED TO PUT IT DOWN AND STRAINED HIS BACK
December 26, 1984
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asbury Advanced Materials · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING DOWN ON BAR TO TIGHTEN BOLT SAID THIS MADE HIS RIBS HURT EMPLOYEE ALSO ATATED THAT HIS RIBS HAD BOTHERED HIM TWO MONTHS AGO IN NONWORK SITUATION
December 26, 1984
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
American Stone Company · Flash burns (welding)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING WELDER WORK AND FLASH FROM WELDING ROD BURNED EYES.
Marblehead Lime Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE BARRING THE LOUVRE LOOSE FROM #1 COOLER FAN IT SUDDENLY CAME LOOSE AND MAN COULD NOT HOLD IT AND FELL ON RIGHT FOOT BRUISED
December 26, 1984
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jasper Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP WAS LIFTING STONE ONTO HIS BANKER FELT SHARP PAIN IN LEFT SIDE
December 26, 1984
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Norlite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS CUTTING A BOLT OFF A BAND ON THE TRUCK AND THE BAND SPRUNG UP AND HIT HIM IN THE EYE
December 26, 1984
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
POWERED HAULAGE
Ralph W Wagner & Sons Inc · Struck by powered moving object
EMP HAD WEIGHED A LOAD OF PROCESSED GRAVEL AT SCALE HOUSE AND WAS RETURNING TO LOADER BROKEN WRISTS BROKEN PELVIS INTERNAL BODY INJURIES BODY LACERATIONS
December 26, 1984
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS WALKING UP STEPS AT PRECIPITATOR BUILDING AND SLIPPED ON SOME MUD ON THE STEPS AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE
December 26, 1984
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Reed Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS POSITIONED ON H IS KNEES USING THE GRINDING CAT TRUCK WITH THE HAND-HELD SIDE GRINDER. IT JUMPED BACK & GRABBED HIS KNEE CUTTING IT.
December 26, 1984
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING TRAM M OTOR FOR INSTALLATION ON SHUTTLE CAR
December 26, 1984
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R & F Coal Company · Fall from machine
DISMOUNTING OVER REAR TIRE OF 992 C CAT LAODER WHEN MUD & WATER ON TIRE CAUSED HIM TO SLIP STRUCK TAILBONE HE FELT PAIN IN SMALL O BACK & NUMBNESS IN BACK OF RT LEG BETWEEN KNEE & HIP
December 26, 1984
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON BOLTING MACHINE HEAD TO INSTALL LINE THE HEAD WAS RAISED UP EMPLOYEES FOOT WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN LEVELING BAR & FRAME
December 26, 1984
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL LOADING BAG OF ROCK DUST FORM 3 WHEELER TO BACK END OF ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
ICE FELL FROM SHAFT LINING AND STRUCK ON LEFT HAND.
December 26, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS FEEDING ROCK DUST INTO ROCK DUSTER BIN MOUNTED ON ROOF BOLTER HE WAS WEARING LEATHER GLOVES AND THE AUGER CAUGHT THE GLOVE HE RECEIVED CUTS AND ABRASIONS TO TWO FINGERS ON HIS RT H AND
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN HIS BACK WHILE PULLING ON THE CUTTING MACHINE CALLE
Quarto Mining Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
VICTIM WAS KNOCKING OUT A BLOCK STOPPING WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER AND STRAIN HIS BACK.
December 26, 1984
VA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Triple S Energy Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING MINER BECAME ILL FROM APPARENT FUMES.
December 26, 1984
OH · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarto Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VCTIM WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A FROZEN LINE, AND THE LINE CAME LOOSE AND CAUGHT HIS ARM.
December 26, 1984
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North River Energy Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL INJURED HIS BACK WHILE HANDLING MATERIAL OR SUPPLIES FOR OPERATING SECTION.HE COULDNT DETERMINE EXACTLY WHAT MATERIAL HE WAS HANDLING WHEN INJURY WAS SUSTAINED.AREA WAS NORMAL WALKING HEI
December 26, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jart Minerals Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS PUTTING ROCKDUST ON PERSONEL CARRIER AND INJURED LOWER BACK WHILE LIFTING NOTE ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 12 20 84 INJURED DID NOT C WORK ON DAY OF ACCIDENT.
December 25, 1984
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Missouri Portland Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTACKED BY 5 UNIDENTIFIABLE MEN WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYEES OF MISSOURI PORTLAND CEMENT CO. THE UNIDENTIFIED MEN BEAT THE EMPLOYEE WITH CLUBS AT GUN POINT
December 24, 1984
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMP WAS DESCENDING LADDER OF 475B LOADER. LAST STEP WAS BOUT 3 FEET FROM GROUND. EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE JUMPED FROM LAST STEP TO GROUND AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT LOWER BACK
December 24, 1984
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Molycorp Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS TAKING A MAXI-CRETE MACHINE TO STATION ON THE GRIZZLY LEVEL TO SHIP TO HAULAGE LEVEL. ON HIS WAY BACK ON HAULAGE TRACK, GRIZZLY LEVEL I.NAME PULLED AIR BOTTLE FOR DOORS, MISSED THE FIRST TIME. THE SECOND TIME HE LEANED BACK, CAUGHT ROPE WHICH PULLED HIM OFF DIESEL MOTOR #689 AND LANDED ON THE MIDDLE OF TRACK CAUSING INJURY TO LOWER LEG AND LEFT ANKLE
December 23, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc) · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MOVING LARGE CHUNK OF ROCK APPROX 100 LBS, IN FRONT OF HOPPER DOOR, CAUSING SHARP PAIN IN GROIN AREA ON RIGHT SIDE
Beker Phosphate Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
SLEDGE HAMMERING RING ON BALL OF PIPE,EMPL PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT SHOULDER.
December 23, 1984
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Soldier Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EMP WAS CLEANING OUT THE CRUSHER HE PULLED MUSCLE IN H IS BACK
December 23, 1984
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS G ETTING OFF TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND CUT RIGHT LEG ON TRUCK WALKWAY. THE LACERATION REQUIRED 15 SUTURES
December 23, 1984
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
REPLACING A LIFT CABLE A LOOSE WRAP PINCHED MIDDLE FINGER RIGHT HAND AGAINST DRUM SHEAVE
December 22, 1984
KY · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Pyro Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING ON GOLF CART AND CAUGHT FOOT BETWEEN TWO GOLF CARTS
December 22, 1984
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emery Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
AFTER EXAMINING THE ACCIDENT REPORTS FOLLOWING THE WILBERG MINE FIRE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS ACCIDENT SHOULD BE REPORTED HE TRIPPED OVER A BARREL AND PULLED THE CARTILEDGE IN HIS KNEE
December 22, 1984
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benjamin Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE CLEANING THE TRACKS ON HIS DOZER HIS FOOT SLIPPED IN THE MUD AND HE SLIPPED TEARING THE MUSCLES IN HIS BACK
December 22, 1984
AL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING ROOFBOLTER HE HAD TO LOWER DRILL HEAD AND HE LOWERED IT DOWN ON HIS LEFT FOOT
Ruth Trace Minerals Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMP WAS BACKING UP IN PICK UP ON DRILL BENCH DROVE SON SOFT FILL DIRT WHICH GAVE AWAY TRUCK TURNED OVER 3 OR 4 TIMES SEAT BLETS WERE USED TWO MEN WERE INJURED AND TRUCK WAS TOTALED
December 22, 1984
CO · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRING A BOX EITH LOOSE CAPS & WEDGES UP HILL THAT HE HAD GATHERED UP. HAD BOX ON SHOULDER, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & TURNED TO HOLD BOX UP ON SHOULDER & WHEN HE DID SO HE TWISTED HIS BACK CAUSING MUSCLE STRAINS & ALSO TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
December 22, 1984
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Crushed Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS FILLING HYDROLIC TANK ON DRAGLINE WITH OIL AND LOST BALANCE AND FELL ON HAND RAIL OF DRAGLINE
December 22, 1984
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Ruth Trace Minerals Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMP WAS PASSENGER IN PICKUP TRUCK WHICH WAS BACKING UP ON DRILL BENCH WHEN DROVE ONTO SOFT FILL DIRT AND GAVE AWAY TURNING TRUCK OVER 3 OR 4 TIMES SEAT BELTS WERE USED TWO MEN WERE INJURED AND TRUCK WAS TOTALED EMPLOYEES WERE TAKING PRESHIFT INSPECTION
December 21, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED AND FELLOW WORKERS WERE INSTALLING A HUNG TYPE BELT ANCHOR. A FELLOW EMPLOYEE HANDED THE ANCHOR TO THE INJURED AND HE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK
December 21, 1984
VA · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Sea B Mining Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A CARLOAD OF ROCKDUST INSIDE MINE. DUE TO STEEP GRADE THE SUPPLY MOTOR LOCKED UP AND STARTED SLIDING EMPLOYEE LOST CONTROL OF MOTOR. HE JUMPED FROM MOTOR AND HIT MINE FLOO D EMPLOYEE FAILED TO PUT SKIDS UNDER THE WHEELS OF SUPPLY CAR
December 21, 1984
UT · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kaiser Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS CARRYING A TIMBER AND SLIPPED ON LOOSE ROCK. HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER ABDOMAN WHICH WAS A HERNIA.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY AS HE TURNED TO PULL THE CABLE HE TWISTED HIS KNEE
December 21, 1984
AL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by powered moving object
THE INJURED WAS INSTRUCTING SCOOP OPR ON OPPOSITE EIDES OF A CHECK CURTAIN WHEN HE CRAWLED THRU CURTAIN JUST AS SCOOP STARTED UP HE WAS STRUCK IN THE NOSE.
December 21, 1984
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING CRANE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ICE AND SNOW WERE NOT CLEANED FROM MACHINE BEFORE OPERATOR MOUNTED SAME
Callahan Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
THE DIAMOND DRILL CREW WAS SETTING UP THE DIAMOND DRILL ON BLOCKS THE BLOCKS GAVE WAY CAUSING DRILL TO FALL HITTING I.NAME ON RIGHT ARM RESULTING IN A FRACTURE TO RIGHT ARM
December 21, 1984
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Pontiki Coal Corp · Fall from machine
AS EMPLOYEE TRAMMED THE ROOF BOLTER IT HIT A CABLE BOARD WITH THE CANOPY AND THREW HIM OFF
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Fall onto or against objects
PICKED UP 6" SOLID BLOCK OFF PALLET ON FLATCAR WHEN TURNING AROUND HIS RIGHT FOOT DROPPED BETWEEN SLATS OF PALLET CAUSING HIM TO FALL STRIKING HIS RIGHT KNEE ON FLATCAR CAUSING STRAIN AND OVER EXTENSION
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THROUGH THE REVOLVING FRAME AND STEPPED THROUGH A DOORWAY THAT DID NOT HAVE A STEP BELOW IT. HE TURNED HIS ANKLE ON THE MACHINE PAD.
Chino Mines Company · Fall from machine
EMP WAS WORKING ON TOP OF SLURRY TRUCK FREEING UP CAKED PRILLS AS HE STARTED TO GET DOWN FROM THE TRUCK IT LURCHED FORWARD CASUING HIM TO LOSE BALANCE AND FALL TO THE GROUND A DISTANCE OF APP 12 FT
December 21, 1984
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Potash Company Of America · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP SCRAP METAL AFTER A REPAIR JOB, HE PICKED UP A HEAVIER PIECE OF SCRAP AND INJURED HIS BACK
December 21, 1984
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Construction Products Corp · Fall onto or against objects
THE MAN WAS STANDING ON A FLOATING PUMP HOUSE THE PUMP HOUSE SANK THE MAN WAS IN WATER UP TO HIS CHIN WHILE TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE WATER HE HURT HIS ARM
Jamieson Company · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS BENEATH #1 TOWER OF GRA V EL MILL USING USING WATER HOSE TO WASH DOWN SLAB. A PIECE OF METAL FELL FROM SOME AS YET UNIDENTIFIED LOCATION ABOVE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HARD HAT AND G RAZED THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE. AFTER BEING EXAMINED AT ER OF HOSP. EXPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK. SUBSEQUENTLY HAS BEEN OFF WORK AND UNDERGOING FURTHER TESTING
December 21, 1984
AK · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING UP TRAILER TO PICK-UP (DID NOT REPORT UNTIL 010785)
Centralia Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS WASHING PICKUP AT THE WASHRACK WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN H IS LOWER BACK.
December 21, 1984
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Benjamin Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OPERATING A DOZER AND PUSHING ON THE BRAKE HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
December 21, 1984
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS USING A HAND HELD DISC GRINDER AND IT KN KICKED BACK CUTTING HIS RT WRIST AND RESULTING IN COMPOUND FRACTURE
December 21, 1984
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Fall from machine
GETTING ONTO A DIESEL PUMP, SLIPPED AND FELL CUTTING LEFT FOREARM
December 21, 1984
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
PULLING UP SHIELDS ON LONGWALL AND ROCK FELL IN BETWEEN SHIELDS AND SMASHED RT THUMB
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING UP ENTRY TO GET A BOTTLE OF DRINKING WATER, HE STEPPED ON A SMALL ROCK AND IT CRUMBLED CAUSING HIS ANKLE TO TURN
December 21, 1984
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S G Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MEASURING BRAKES AND TURNED AROUND AND TWISTED HIS KNEE EMPLOYEE HAD NOT LOST ANY TIME UNTIL 1-21-85, HE MISSED THAT DAY AND HAS NOT YET RETURNED TO WORK EMPLOYEE HAD COMPLAINED HIS KNEE OFF AND ON DURING THAT TIME.
Lucky Coal Company · Struck by falling object
SETTING SAFETY POST SMALL ROCK FELL AND HIT ON FINGER.
December 21, 1984
OH · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarto Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
VICTIM WAS DRAGGING 2" WATER HOSE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
December 21, 1984
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE STATED WHILE UNHOOKING MOTOR FROM SUPPLY CAR WITH ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER EE WHO WAS OPERATING MOTOR AS THE MOTOR PULLED AWAY SUPPLY CAR DID NOT UNCOUPLE CATCHING HIS FOOT WITH EDGE OF CAR TR APPING FOOT BETWEEN CAR EDGE & MINE FLOOR CAUSING FRACTURE TO RT ANKLE.
December 20, 1984
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN STATES I WAS STANDING UP BENDING OVER LIFTING UP PIN BOARDS AND THROWING THEM UPON A PINNER WHEN I FELT MY BACK HURT
United States Fuel Company · Fall onto or against objects
MAN WAS WALKING TO BELTLINE 20\ OFF OF TRACK SLIPPED & FELL HITTING HIS BACK ON A BELT ROLLER.
December 20, 1984
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED & 2 OTHER REPAIRMEN WERE REMOVING THE SCREW FROM THE HOUSING OF THE KILN FEED PUMP WITH A 1 TON CHAIN HOIST, IT WAS STUCK SO ALL THREE STARTED TO PULL ON THE CHAIN HOIST, THE INJURED WAS TOLD TO MOVE TO A SAFER LOCATION BUT FAILED TO HEED THE WARNING. THE LIFT CHAIN SEPERATED AND FLEW BACK, STRIKING THE INJURED IN THE LEFT KNEE
December 20, 1984
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Nello L Teer Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE STRATESS THAT HE CUT THE TRUCK TO THE RIGHT TO GET ON A DOWN RAMP AND WHEN HE TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN IT UP IT WOUL NOT RESPOND DUE TO THE LOW IDLE OF THE ENGINE. EMPLOYEE JUMPED OUT OF THE TRUCK AND THE TRUCK WENT OBRER THE BERM AND CRASHED ABOUT 50FT BELOW.
December 20, 1984
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Columbia Rock & Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING MATERIAL FROM A CONVEYOR WITH A PRY BAR HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN PRY BAR & CONVEYOR DOCTOR X-RAYED SUTURED & DRESSED FINGER (LEFT INDEX)
Morton Salt Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING LUNCHROOM, PICKED UP BENCH AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.
December 20, 1984
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dolese Bros Co · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AN OIL STAND WAS SITTING ON A CONCRETE BLOCK THE LOADER OPERATOR STOOD ON TOP OF THE BLOCK TO RECORD HIS OIL USAGE HE SLIPPED FROM THE BLOCK AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE
December 20, 1984
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Struck against a moving object
WHILE BACKING THE STONE TRUCK UP THE ACCESS ROAD WHILE CONSTRUCTING THE ROAD TO TO #7 QUARRY,THE REAR WHEELS OF THE TRUCK BACKED OVER THE SOFT FRESH SHOULDER OF THE ROAD,CAUSING THE TRUCK TO R TO ROLL DOWN THE EMBANKMENT.THE TRUCK ROLLED COMPLETELY OVER,RESTING ON THE WHEELS.
December 20, 1984
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CELWRAPPING AND GOT HIT BY A MOVING PALLET ON THE RIGHT HEEL
December 20, 1984
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Monarch Cement Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS WALKING ACROSS GRATING TO MOVE ROCK TRIPPER-GRATING BROKE LOOSE AND HE FELL THROUGH IT, HE FELL APPROX 18 TO 20 FEET TO THE BOTTOM OF THE ROCK STORAGE, HE BROKE TWO BONES IN HIS LE FT LEG
December 20, 1984
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON LOGWASHER WHEN FELLOW EMPLOYEE GOT TANGLED IN HOSE ON PROPANE BOTTLE ON DECK ABOVE CAUSING IT TO FALL ON INJURED EMPLOYEE
December 20, 1984
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHIEL GETTING DOWN FROM CAB OF FRONT END LOADER HE OPERATES HIS FEET SLIPPED ON LADDER HIS L ARM GOT CAUGHT BVETWEEN STEPS TANGLED AND WEIGHT OF BODY ON ARM CAUSED BRUISES ABRASIONS AND TORE SKIN ON L ARM SUPT TOOK INJ TO DR FOR EXAM AND TREATMENT OF INJURY DR OREDERED OFF WORK UNTIL RELEASED 12 26 84 AND COULD RETURN EMP WENT ON VACATION AND WILL ACTUALLY RETURN LATER AFTER 1ST
December 20, 1984
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Castle Concrete Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SLAMMING TAILGATE OF SAND TRAILER ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE WET SAND STRUCK TO SIDE & BOTTOM IN FRONT OF TRAILER
December 20, 1984
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Can-Am Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
UNLOADING OXYGEN BOTTLE WITH ANOTHER EMPL AT #5 FEED SCREEN,I.NAME FOOT SLIPPED IN MUD AND HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
Allied Products Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
INJ WAS PERFORMING CLEAN UP JOB IN LIME BASMENT WHILE LOOKING UP LIME PARTICLES FELL FROM ABOVE AND EMBEDED IN LEFT EYE EMP WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASES BUT LIME CAME IN THROUGH TOP POSTION OF G GLASSES
Centralia Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTED A NUMBER 14 PIN OFF THE WELDING TRUCK AND CARRIED IT ABOUT FIFTY FEET
December 20, 1984
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Warrick Holding Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING TORCH HOSE FROM REEL, WHEN THE HOSE BUMPED A PIECE OF 1 102" X 51" ROUND STEEL OFF OF WELDING MACHINE, ROD FELL ABOUT 40" AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF RT. FOOT
December 20, 1984
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Coors Energy Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS TIGHTENING BOLT ON LOADER TRANSMISSION WITH AIR WRENCH AIR HOSE CAME OFF AT FITTING HITTING I.NAME IN THE EYE LT CUT LEFT EYE BALL IN LOWER SECTION ALSO GOT A SCRATCH ON NOSE DR SA ID NO SERIOUS INJURY
December 20, 1984
OH · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
I.NAME HELPING SUPPLY BELT MOVE..WALKING UP ENTRY WHEN HE HIT HEAD ON CABLE BLOCK.FIRST DAY MISSED 12-26-84.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WAS ROOF BOLTING ROCK FELL FROM BEHIND MAN STRIKING HIM ON NECK AND UPPER BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED EE WAS HELPING TO REPLACE A STEEL BEAM ON TOP 9 CRIBS HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE BEAM CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE FOOTWALL INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.
INJURED WAS TAKING A BOLT OUT OF END RAIL WHICH WAS LAYING ON ITS SIDE. HE HAD TO LIFT RAIL UP TO REMOVE THE BOLT & IT DROPPED ON HIS H AND.
December 20, 1984
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE JACKING THE BOOM END OF A SHUTTLE CAR, THE JACK HANDLE SLIPPED OUT AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HEAD
December 20, 1984
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kelly Energy Company Inc · Struck by flying object
WORKING OUTSIDE IN SHOP ON CM HE WAS KNOCKING PIECE OF METAL OUT WHEN SMALL PIECE BROKE OFF STRIKING HIM IN RIGHT EYE.
Kitt Energy Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS HANGING CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
December 20, 1984
UT · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Camp Of Utah Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MAN WAS WALKING OUT OF BATH HOUSE HEADING FOR THE MINE PORTAL WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON ICE BUILD UP AT FRONT PORCH.
December 20, 1984
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chisholm Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP WAS PULLING A STARTER BOX FOR A PUMP UNDERGROUND AND HE ALSO LIFTED THE BOX OVER A BELT THIS CAUSED A PAIN IN HIS BACK
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS STANDING BETWEEN RIB AND SHUTTLE CAR WHEN RIB ROLLED AND HIT HIM IN BACK OF HEAD AND SHOULDERS.
December 20, 1984
IL · Coal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Turris Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FELT PAIN IN BACK AS HE CLIMBED OUT OF CAB OF ROOF BOLTER.
December 20, 1984
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CRANKING CHAIN HOIST WHEN ROPE DOG SLIPPED CAME OFF ROPE AND STRUCK HIM CAUSING LACERATION OF RIGHT SIDE OF NOSE AND LOWER FOREHEAD.
December 20, 1984
KY · Coal
cutting machine helper, undercutter operator helper
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by powered moving object
CUTTER, HELPER WAS HIT BY CUTTER WHEN HE FAILED TO GET OUT OF THE CUTTERS WAY. EMPLOYEE THOUGHT THE CUTTER WOULD CLEAR HIM.
December 20, 1984
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Clay Inc · Fall from machine
THE EE WAS CLIMBING LADDER ABOARD THE TRUCK WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL 5\ TO T HE GROUND.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS HANGING VENTILATION TUBING FROM TOP OF MINER, STEPPED DOWN, TWISTED LEFT KNEE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
LADY STATED THAT WHILE SHOVELING ON THE BELT, A CHUNK FELL OFF BELT AND HIT HER ON FOOT.
Barnes & Tucker Company · Struck against stationary object
MAN WAS WALKING TOWARD ELEVATOR STEPPED ON A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE
December 20, 1984
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Diamond Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
DRILLING HOLE FOR ROOF BOLT, PIECE OF SLATE CAME DOWN NEXT TO STEEL, ROCK FELL ON OPERATORS LEFT SIDE
December 20, 1984
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS IN A STANDING POSITION DRILLING TOP ROCK WITH A STOPER HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 54IN X 48 IN X 3 IN THICK FELL FROM THE ROOF STIRKING INJURED ON THE LEFT FOOT
Arch Of Kentucky · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MOVING BATTERY CHARGER SLIPPED FALLING ON HIS ARM.
Kocher Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING BRATTICE CLOTH READY TO CUT
December 20, 1984
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Windber High Standard Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS CHANGING OIL ON HIS DOZER HE WAS SQUATTING UNDER THE MACHINE HE TURNED AND PIVOTED ON HS FEET WHEN KNEE GAVE OUT
Tunnelton Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE KNOCKING A SHEAR PIN FROM A BOLT TIGHTENING WRENCH THE INJURED EMPLOYEE HIT HIS SELF IN THE RIGHT KNEE.
December 20, 1984
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarto Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
VICTIM WAS LIFTING COAL CAR COUPLER FROM MINE FLOOR TO TOP OF MOTOR AND STRAINED HIS BACK
December 19, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Riverside Cement Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY AIR LANCING FEED PIPE AND CEMENT FLUSHED INTO EYE.
R C Collet Inc · Fall from machine
MOTORGRADER WAS WET EE SLIPPED OFF OF STEP COMING DOWN FROM EQUIPMENT & TWISSTED LEG & ANKLE HITTING THE GROUND.
December 19, 1984
KY · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
T & T Kentucky Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HELPER HOOKING OVER CENTERS WHEN MINER BACKED UP,HELPER FAILED TO SEE AND BUMPER OF CM CAUGHT TOES.
December 19, 1984
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J E Baker Company · Struck by flying object
I.NAME REMOVING FIRING PIN FROM BREECH BLOCK.TO DO THIS HE USED HAMMER AND PUNCH TO REMOVE RETAINING SLEEVE PIN.PARTIALLY REMOVED PIN WHICH HOLDS FIRING PIN AND SPRING UNDER TENSION.PIN RELEAS ED SLEEVE AND SPRING.SLEEVE HIT I.NAME RIGHT LENS OF SAFETY GLASSES BREAKING LENS AND CAUSING PIECES OF GLASS TO BE IMBEDDED INTO RIGHT EYE.NORMAL SIGHT.
December 19, 1984
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Eveleth Mines · Struck by falling object
THE CRANE BLOCK ON A 15 TON OVERHEAD P&H CRANE WENT THROUGH THE UPPER LIMIT AND FELL CAUSING THE INJURY
December 19, 1984
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P J Keating Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WASHING SCREW WASHER SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS TWISTING LEFT KNEE CUT BEHIND RIGHT EAR.
December 19, 1984
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Three Rivers Rock Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL STANDING ON GROUND UNDER OFF-HIGHWAY HAUL TRUCK REPLACING DRIVE LINE.USING LEFT KNEE TO HELP SUPPORT DRIVE LINE,FOOT SLIPPED GROUND WAS WET AND MUDDY CAUSING FALL TO GROUND LANDING ON LEF T KNEE.
December 19, 1984
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
C F Industries Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS REROUTING POWER CABLE FROM AROUND SUCTION PRESSURE SWITCH WITH TRACTOR WHEN LETTING CABLE DOWN WINCH CABLE ON TRACKTOR JUMPED OUT OF GUIDE HITTING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF FOOT
December 19, 1984
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mfm Industries Inc · Fall from ladders
JUMPED OFF THE LADDER OF THE STORAGE TANK WHICH WAS ABOUT 6\ OFF THE GROUND LANDED WRONG & TWISTED RT KNEE.
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING MINER POT OFF MAN BUS AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PUSHING AND LIFTING ON IT
December 19, 1984
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powellton Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING U IN END LOADER FELT SOMETHING PULL IN BACK.
December 19, 1984
OH · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PHE INJURED AND A COWORKER WERE LIFTING A PADDLE OUT OF A FROTH CELL THE COWORKER DROPPED HIS END LEAVING I.NAME WITH THE WHOLE LOAD
VICTIM WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM DOZER, SLIPPED OFF TRACK AND STRUCK ON ARM OF BLADE AND FELL TO T HE GROUND
December 19, 1984
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMP STAED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISMOUNT THE #44 KOMATSU TRACTOR WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED ON MUDDY TRACK CAUSING HIM TO FALL EMP WAS DISMOUNTING WITH OBJECT IN ONE HAND LEAVING ONLY ONE HAND FREE TO USE GRAB BAR
December 19, 1984
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT ANKLE.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A TRAIL A CEMENT AS HE RAISED THE TRAIL UP TO PLACE CEMENT ONTO BLOCK HE SPRAIN HIS RIGHT WRIST.
December 19, 1984
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Saginaw Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
WORKER WAS PUSHING MATTS ONTO BOLTER THAT HAD STARTED TO SLID OFF MANS HAND SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO LACERATE INDEX FINGER.
Illinois Minerals Company · Struck by falling object
UNDETECTED LOOSE MATERIAL FELL APPROX 12\ FROM RIB OF MINE ONTO MINER TRAVELING UNDERNEATH. APPROX 700-900 POUNDS OF UNCONSOLIDATED ROCK FELL ON THE MINER CAUSING A FRACTURED CLAVICAL & 4 FRAC TURED RIBS ALL ON THE LEFT SIDE
December 19, 1984
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS STANDING NEAR CORNER OF PLOW FACE WHEN PLOW CUT OUT PUSHING A PIECE OF ROCK LAYING ON THE MINE FLOOR OVER ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.
December 19, 1984
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
MAN STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS PULLING PUMPKIN OUT OF JUCTION BOX HE BUMPED HIS ELBOW AGAINST JUNCTION BOX
December 19, 1984
OH · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
R & F Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING COAL AND FLOC OFF FLOOR, HE S LIPPED AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE, TEARING CARTILAGE. DUE TO BOBS 21 TURN ROTATION SCHEDULE AND THE CRISTMAN HOLIDAY, LOST TIME STARTED ON 12/26/84
North River Energy Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE HELPING LIFT MATERIAL.THERE WAS NO EXCESS WEIGHT FACTOR INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT.
Pv Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS RUNNING THE BOLTING MACHINE. HE ENCOUNTERED SOME BAD DRAW ROCK AND HAD TO LEAVE THE HIT THE SLATE BAR CAUSING THIS TO PUNCTURE HIS UPPER LEFT THIGH THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED STITCHES AND A TETANUS SHOT.
December 19, 1984
OH · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by falling object
VICTIM WAS STRUCK BY MINE ROOF IN HEADGATE AREA
December 19, 1984
CO · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
INSTALLING RESIN AND BOLT IN HOLE WHEN HE TWISTED LEG AND FELL OFF ROOF BOLTER
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS GETTING OUT OF MANBUS AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS ROLLING A ROLL OF CONVEYOR BELT INTO A SCOOP BUCKET AND STRAINED HIS BACK
December 19, 1984
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Eveleth Mines · Struck by falling object
THE CRANE BLOCK ON A 15 TON OVERHEAD P&H CRANE WENT THROUGH THE UPPER LIMIT AND FELL CAUSING INJURED TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY CAUSING INJURY.
December 19, 1984
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
groundman, yardman
MACHINERY
Cold Spring Granite Co · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF STEEL FELL ONTO FOOT
Cargill Salt · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING CABLE REEL STANDS IN THE BACK OF A JEEP
December 19, 1984
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WAS CUTTING METAL BANC FROM PALLET SECURING EMPTY BAGS BAND SPRUNG UP CUTTING HAND
December 19, 1984
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
W A Morris Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BELT QUIT WE WERE TRYING TO GET IT STARTED, OVERALL OR GLOVE GOT CAUGHT IN BELT TO HEADPULLY
December 19, 1984
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairview Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED BENT OVER TO REMOVE A ROCK FROM RIGHT-AWAY OF DUMPING RAMP & TWISTGED HIS BACK RESULTING IN A SORE BACK (PINCHED SCIATIC NERVE) THIS INJURY WAS NOT DUE TO MINERS EFFICIENCY SKILLS AND TRAINING
December 18, 1984
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS PUTTING TOOLS IN BOX. LET A STEP-JACK COME DOWN ON END OF INDEX FINGER LEFT HAND LACCERATING FINGER AND FRACTURING BONE ON TIP END.
HE REACHED BEHIND THE DRUM ON THE DRAGLINE TO PICK UP A DRAG ROPE WEDGE WHEN HE PICKED IT UP HE THREW THE WEDGE UP ON THE TOP OF THE DRAGLINE ROOF AND IT FELL BACK OFF THE DRAGLINE ROF AND HI HIT HIS RT HAND RING FINGER BREAKING IT
December 18, 1984
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP WAS TAKING BAG FROM BAGGER SPOUT AND ALLEGED HE INJURED HIS SHOULDER UPON GOING TO DR EMP ALLEGED INJURY TO BACK AND SHOULDER
Standard Metals Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL SLIPPED ON ICE WHILE GETTING ON MANTRIP AT BEGINNING OF SHIFT.HE FELL LANDING ON BUTTOCKS.HE GOT UP AND ONTO MANTRIP NOT REALIZING HE WAS INJURED UNTIL HE HAD RIDDEN INTO MINE WHEN HE REA LIZED HIS BACK WAS GETTING STIFF AND HE THEN LEFT WORK.
December 18, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Riverside Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY SMACHED FINGER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER WHILE OPENING DOOR OF SILO.
December 18, 1984
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kent Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS LAYING UNDER DOZER TIGHTENING UP TILT LINES ON M ACHINE WHEN CHUNK OF RUST STRUCK EYE
December 18, 1984
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS IN A SEATED POSITION OPERATING MOTOER. HE PARKED THE MOTOR AND AS HE CLIMBED OUT OF THE DECK, HIS KNEE STRUCK THE MOTOR FRAME.
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS HANGING CONVAS WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE ROOF. THE ROOF WAS SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN NORMAL.
December 18, 1984
WV · Coal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
ELECTRICAL
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Contact with electrical current
INJURED HAD CHANGED-OUT A TRANSFORMER IN THE MINER PANEL FOR LIGHTS. HE RESTORED POWER TO CHECK LIGHTS AND WHILE CLOSING PANEL HE ACCIDENTLY CONTACTED AN EXPOSED PLACE ON ONE END OF AN IN LINE FUSE HOLDER. RECEIVED ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO LEFT SHOULDER WHEN HE WAS FORECFULLY PUSHED AWAY FROM MINER BY MINE FOREMAN ON SHIFT.
December 18, 1984
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL PARKED TRUCK #60 PROCEEDED TO STEP OUT OF CAB,WHEN EMPL LEFT FOOT TOUCHED GROUND,PAIN OCCURRED IN KNEE.ALL STEPS ON TRUCK WERE IN PLACE AND GROUND DIDNT HAVE ANY OBSTRUCTIONS OR HOLES.EMP L TAKEN TO CO DR AND SENT TO HOSP FOR X-RAYS.-SHOWED NO DISORDER.DR DIAG AS SPRAINED MUSCLE IN LEFT KNEE.
December 18, 1984
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A KNOCK OFF DRILL BIT USING A HAMMER AS HE SWUNG THE HAMMER HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE WRENCHED HIS BACK.
King Powellton Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STRAINED MUSCLE IN BACK WHILE LIFTING ON MINE TIMBER
Golden Oak Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BOLTER I.NAME WAS MAKING ROOFBOLTS UP, WHEN HE WENT TO DISTRIBUTE THE BOLTS HE THREW ONE AGAINST THE RIB AND THE BOLT BOUNCED UP HITTING I.NAME IN LOWER BACK
December 18, 1984
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
TAKING BUCKET OF OIL TO TAILGATE ON LONGWALL. HIT HEAD ON LW SHIELD
Inland Steel Coal Company · Struck by falling object
ROCK RIB FELL FROM APPROX 12 FT TO 13 FT HIGH ALONG THE RT SIDE OF THE TRAPPED CONT MINING MACHINE STICKING I.NAME CAUSING HIM TO PARTICIALLY FALL OUT OF THE TAIL OF THE MACHINE I.NAME RECEIV ED A DEEP LACERATION BELOW THE RT KNEE AND POSSIBLE FRACTURE
December 18, 1984
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS CARRYING TANK FROM ROOM TOWARDS DUM A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING EE ON TOP & SIDE OF HEAD.
December 18, 1984
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING A TURN ON THE ENTRY TOWARD 3 WHEN THE BUMPER HIT A SMALL NOTCH, CAUSING THE CAR TO BOUNCED AND THE EMPLOYEE TO HIT HER HEAD ON THE CANOPY THIS CUAED PAIN IN HER NECK.
December 18, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kitt Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE SHOVELING, HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
December 18, 1984
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS REPLACING MOTOR ON FEEDER WHILE MOVING MOTOR INJURED SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO PULL A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Zeigler Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF OF ROCK DUSTER AND TWISTED ANKLE
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
GOING THROUGH MANDOOR TWISTED ANKLE AND FELL ON LEFT ELBOW CAUSING A SPRAIN OF R ANKLE AND CONTUSION OF L. ELBOW
Stone Industries Inc · Struck by flying object
MAN WAS HELPER REPAIRING BEARINGS ON VIBRATING SCREEN.SCREEN WAS BEING RAISED BYY HOUSE JACK AND MAN DIDNT MAKE SURE PRESSURE WAS OFF.THE JACK WHEN HE LET GO OF HANDLE ALLOWING HANDLE TO FLY U P AND STRIKE HIM OVER LEFT EYE, CAUSING SMALL CUT ON EYEBROW AND SWELLING .MAN TAKEN TO LOCAL HOSPITAL.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJ WAS HEOPING MOVE A MINER CABLE THE CABLE WRAPPED AROUND HIS LEFT FOOT WHEN THE CONT MINER PULLED THE CABLE IT JERKED I NAMES FEET OUT FROM UNDER HIM
December 18, 1984
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN SAID HE WAS CARRYING A 6X6 TIMBER OVER TO THE BELTLINE AND PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS LOWER BACK
December 18, 1984
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
shaft repair, skip tender, station tender
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING HAULING PALLETS ACROSS DOCK PLATE AND JARRED NECK
December 18, 1984
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
outside foreman, leadman
MACHINERY
Cooley Gravel Company · Struck against a moving object
I.NAME WAS UNPLUGGING CHUTE COMING FROM THE 20 IN AUGER HE REMOVED THE CHUTE COVER AND TRIED TO UNPLUG IT WITH A PIECE OF STEEL HE ACCIDENTALLY BROUGHT HIS RT HAND UP TOO HIGH AND HIT THE AUG ER THE COMPANY POLICY IS TO LOCKOUT EQUIPMENT IT WILL BE CLOSELY MONITORED FROM NOW ON
American Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object
RAW MATERIAL PILE BEING USED TO FEED MILL, HARD SPREAD TO WIDE LEAVING SMALL PIECES 1 TO 2 INCHES NEAR WALKWAY
December 18, 1984
UT · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
ELECTRICAL
MAN HAD FOOD ON TIN FOIL & PLACED HJIS HANDS ON T HE TIN FOIL THAT WAS UNDER A DC RESISTOR STOVE. THE TIN FOIL CAUSED THE RESISTORS TO ARCH & MAN RECEIVEDD BURNS TO HANDS.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED WAS STARTING A GASOLINE PUMP MOTOR. WHEN HE PULLED ON THE ROPE TOO START IT HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
December 18, 1984
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Briar Hill Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects
HE WAS MAKING A SLOT IN A ROUGH BACK WITH A PICK HAMMER & PART OF PIECE HE WAS POUNDING ON FELL TOWARDS HIM HE TRIED TO PUSH IT AWAY & WAS MOVING BACKWARDS AT THE SAME TIME IN THE PROCESS HE W AS KNOCKED DOWN & HIT HIS BACK ON A PC OF STONE
December 18, 1984
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRIVING PIN IN TRACK ON MINER AND HIT LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND WITH HAMMER RESULTING IN COMPAOUND FRACTURE.
December 18, 1984
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
MAN STATES I WAS BENT OVER PICKING UP CAN OF OIL AND LOST MY FOOTING AND SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST A 3 WHEELER STRIKING MY RT RIB AREA
December 18, 1984
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 6 FT TIMBER AND FELT PULL ON LEFT SIDE OF BACK CAUSING LUMBAR SACRO STRAIN AND SPASM
December 18, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Centex Cement Corp · Flash burns (welding)
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING IN 1 KILN WHEN HE RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES.
December 18, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Centex Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING WATER SPRAY PIPE WITH A CHAIN COME A LONG WHEN HE LET GO OF HANDLE, IT SWUNG AROUND AND HIT HIM IN FACE.
December 18, 1984
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Springer Building Materials Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE SHOVELING HAD SUDDEN PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEFT LEG
December 18, 1984
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Oil-Dri Production Co. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CLEANING A TAILROLLER CONVEYOR WITHOUT FIRST TURNING THE MACHINERY OFF. HIS LEFT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN BETWEEN THE BELT & TAOL ROLL & ROLLED HIS ARM UP INTO IT. EES ARM WAS BROKEN.
December 18, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Conoco Inc · Flash burns (electric)
ONE OF HOT LEGS INSIDE ELECTRICAL PANEL WAS LOOSE.IN PROCESS OF SECURING WIRE INTO PLACE WITH ELEC GLOVES,THE HOT LEG EMPL HAD IN HAND MADE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER HOT LEG CAUSING AN ARC AND ELEC TRICAL SPARK.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED WAS HELPING CLEAN AND ROCK-DUST #1 ENTRY ON 002 SEFTION. A PIECE OF RIB FELL OFF HITTING HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT.
Beckley Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJ WALKING SLOPE BELT ENTRY AND SLIPPED TWISTING HIS ANKLE.
December 18, 1984
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chino Mines Company · Fall from ladders
I NAME AND ANOTHER EMP WERE REMOVING A PUMP FROM MEZZANINE ABOVE ELECTRIC SHOP FOREMANS OFFICE I NAME WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER WHILE CARRYING A W IRE ROPE SLING MISSED HIS HAND HOLD ON LA LADDER AND FELL APPROX 8 FT TO CONCRETE FLOR LANDING FIRST ON H IS TAILBONE AND THEN FALLING BACK STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ACCORDING TO WTNESS EMP MAY SIMPLY HAVE BLACKED OUT AND FELL
December 18, 1984
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HE WAS STANDING IN T HE BUCKET OF A BACKHOE WHILE HELPING SOMEONE FIX IT & FELL ABOUT 15\ TO THE GROUND.
Saginaw Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
WORKER TRAMMED SC OVER STONE CAUSING CANOPY TO STRIKE MINE ROOF JARRING BACK AGAINST BRAKE PEDAL.WORKER REC\D NO MED TREATMENT AT THE TIME.BECAME REPORTABLE 1-18-85 WHEN HE REC\D MEDICAL TRTMT
December 18, 1984
VI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Martin Marietta Alumina · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING AN ALLEN WRENCH TO TIGHTEN A COUPLING HIS HAND SLIPPED CAUSING THE SHAFT TO SPIN & HIS LEFT THUMB WAS CUT BY A SHARP EDGE ON THE COUPLING COVER A TENDON WAS LACERATED
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLAIMING WAS TIGHTENING BRAKE ON RAILROAD CAR, SLIPPED, TWISTED HIS BACK.
December 17, 1984
KY · 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
MAN STATES I WAS STOOPING OVER PICKING UP TRACH AND FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN MY BACK
December 17, 1984
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Lead Company Of Missouri · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME BACKING 1-631 TRUCK UP TO FET LOADED AT 1968 & 98S.HAD LEFT HAND OUT CAB WINDOW AS HE JACK-KNIFED TRUCK INTO PLACE.A CYLINDER PROTRUDING FROM BED OF TRAILER PINCHED AGAINST HIS HAND CAU SING CRUSHING TYPE INJURY TO LEFT HAND.
December 17, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Reynolds Metals Company · Struck by powered moving object
I.NAME WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND IN THE DUMP AREA, WHEN THE DUMP TRUCK WITH BED RAISED BACKED INTO HIM
December 17, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED AND CO-WORKERS WERE LOADING MINE RAILS ONTO FLAT CAR INJUREDS RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN RAIL AND MINE CAR INFLICTING INJURY
December 17, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
ELECTRICAL
Blue Mountain Quarries · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPL SAWING PIECE OF LUMBER WITH SKILL SAW WHEN CORD SHORTED OUT AND BURNED INSULATION WHICH FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.
December 17, 1984
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dacotah Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON CONCRETE DRIVEWAY. WHILE DOING THIS, HE LOST HIS FOOTING, SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS BACK. AREA SHOULD HAVE BEEN SANDED OR CLEANED OFF. EMPLOYEE DIDN\T GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 2/14/85 WITH HIS PROBLEM.
December 17, 1984
AL · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE STATES THAT HE WAS RIDING IN THE BACK OF THE MAN BUS WITH HIS FEET RESTING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUS. THE TIP OF HIS FOOT STRUCK A TIMBER.
December 17, 1984
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
J F Allen Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
STONE CAUGHT IN JAW CRUSHER. EE ENTERED HOPPER TO PRY STONE LOOSE. EE STEPPED ON LOOSE STONE THAT ROLLED OVER THROWING EE FORWARD LANDED ON HSOULDER CAUSING DISLOCATION. EE WAS WEARING SAFET Y BELT. X-RAYS SHOW NO BROKEN BONES.
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HANGING TUBING WITH SLIDER AND PULLED MUSCLE CAUSING LOW BACK STRAIN
December 17, 1984
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by flying object
I NAME STATES THW WHILE TRYING TO UNPLUG THE FLOOR DRAIN BY #1 PAN FEEDER WITH AN OPEN END AIR HOSE THE HOSE BLEW OUT OF THE DRAIN AND STRUCK HIM ON THE FOREHEAD
Riverside Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY BENT OVER TO HOOK UP GROSS TRAILER TO TRACTOR AND STRAINED BACK MUSCLE.
December 17, 1984
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cleveland Quarries Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS CLIMBING ABOUT 80\ (FEET) IN THE AIR, TO PUT OIL ON PULLEY\S AT TOP OF DERRICK, AT NUMBER SEVEN (7) X QUARRY HOLE. WHEN WAS AT T OP OF DERRICK, MY LEFT SHOULDER, RIGHT AND LEFT LEG, AND B ACK STARTED HURTING.
December 17, 1984
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HE WAS ON TOP OF CONTINUOUS MINER AND WHEN HE JUMPED OFF THE MACHINE HE TWISTED HIS LEG.
December 17, 1984
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Apac-Oklahoma Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EE LCAIMS TO AHVE BEEN STANDING ON ICY PIECE OF SHEET METAL. THE SHEET METAL WAS ON A PIECE OF CHANNEL IRON. THE EE STEPPED ON EDGE & THE SHEET METAL TETERED CAUSING EE TO SLIP FALLING ON BA CK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS HANDLING MINER CABLE HE GOT PAIN IN HIS BACK
December 17, 1984
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Winfield Lime & Stone Co., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPAIRING FEEDER FEEDER CHAIN SLIPPED OUT OF HAND HITTING HIS THIGH
December 17, 1984
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carlin Gold Mining Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
WHILE LAYING-OFF AN EMPLOYEE WHO THREATENED BODILY HARM TO A SUPERVISOR A SCUFFLE TOOK PLACE IN WHICH I.NAME S ANKLE WAS BROKEN
Westerman Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
TAILPIECE COVER NOT IN PLACE,NAM WORKING AT DUMPING POINT STUMBLED AND FELL INTO TOP TAILROLLER PULLING LEFT ARM UNDER IT.BRUISED LEFT ARM.
USING 3/4 TON COME-ALONG TO HELP PULL CHUTE IN PLACE IN PREP SCREENING TOWER.CHAIN SLIGHTLY TWISTED AND TENSION WAS APPLIED -THE COME-ALONG TWISTED OUT OF HIS HAND AND STRUCK HIS OTHER HAND.
December 17, 1984
CO · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Struck against a moving object
LOADED HAULAGE TRUCK WENT INTO SKID,LEFT ROAD AND OVERTURNED ONTO ITS LEFT SIDE.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL WALKING TO SUPPLY HOLE,TRIPPED OVER PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE FELL AGAINST BUPPLY CAR BRUISING HIS RIBS.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATES HE WAS DUSTING B Y THE BELT AND STEPPED IN A HOLE THAT WAS COVERED BY DUST AND FELL
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING MINER CABLE,INJURED HIS BACK.
December 17, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF CONVEYOR BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK
December 17, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Kaiser Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS SAWING A BOARD WITH A SKILL SAW WHEN SAW KICKED BACK AT HIM STRIKING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER & LEFT THUMB.
December 17, 1984
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Zeigler Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MAN STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT A PIECE OF WHITE TOP FELL. HE RAISED HIS ARM TO DEFLECT IT FROM HIM. HE LACERATED HIS LEFT FOREARM APPROX 2CM WHICH REUIRED SUTURES.
December 17, 1984
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duquesne Light Company · Struck against stationary object
AS INJURED WAS HELPING TO REMOVE OLD BELT HE ACCIDENTALLY STRUCK HEAD ON A BELTT HANGER CASUING PAIN TO HEAD
December 17, 1984
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AS THE SHUTTLE CAR WAS BEING LOADED. THE ROCK THAT FELL, STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE ANKLE THIS EVENT WAS FIRST REPORTED AS A MINOR CONTUS ION OF THE ANKLE AND THEN AT A LATER DATE, WAS DETERMINED TO BE A SIMPLE FRACTURE THIS CONFUSION AS TO THE NATURE OF THE INJURED IS THE REASON OF THE DELAY IN REPORTING THIS INJURY
December 17, 1984
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Johnson Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
BUSTING ROCK ON BELT WITH HAMMER PULL RIBS.
Kocher Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HOISTING TIMBER WITH A WINCH
December 17, 1984
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Monterey Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMP WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE CANOPY WHILE DRIVING ROUGH ROADWAY
December 17, 1984
AL · Coal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by flying object
AS EE HAD HIS HAND RESTING ON A FACE PHONE A ROCK WAS THROWN FROM THE SHEARERS DRUM & STRUCK HIS H AND.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EE STATED WHILE STEPPING OFF OF A SCOOP AFTER CHANGING BATTERIES HE STEPPED ON A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RT ANKLE.
December 17, 1984
VA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Bocephus Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE WAITING ON THE ROOF BOLTER TO DRILL A HOLE THE BOLTER HELPER PLACED HIS HAND BETWEEN THE BOOM AND OIL TANK OF PINNER WHEN THE BOOM CAME DOWN IT CAUGHT HIS HAND MASHING IT BETWEEN OIL TAN K AND BOOM HAND WAS CUT REQUIRING STITCHES BUT BUT NO BONES WERE BROKEN
December 17, 1984
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Heiser Stone Company · Struck by falling object
CLEANING OUT UNDER CONVEYOR BELT AND A STONE BOUNCED OFF OF PLANT & STRUCK MY RIGHT EYE, I RECEIVED 18 STITCHES & A FACIAL FRACTURE OF THE RIGHT EYE
Latrobe Construction Company · Struck against a moving object
DURING THE COURSE OF HIS REGULAR DUTIES WHILE DRIVING 980 HILIFT OUT OF THE MINE, INDIVIDUAL HIT A LARGE POT HOLE & HURT HIS NECK & RIGHT SHOULDER.
December 17, 1984
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS ASSIGNED TO CLEAN OFF THE PRESSURIZING FAN BUILDING ROOF USING JACKHAMMER AND SHOVEL. EMP AT 11:30 AM TOLD SUPERVISORS THAT HIS BACK AS HURTING AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE A DR. DR DESCRIBED INJURY AS A LOW BACK SPRAIN
INJURED WAS WORKING ON CRUSHER AS A WELDER AND STEPPED ON A ROCK CUAISNG HIM TO SPRAIN HIS LEFT KNEE
Bunker Limited Partnership · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL COUPLING EMPTY ORE CARS TO LOCO.USED HAND TO ALIGN CAR LINK -HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN BUMPERS.
December 17, 1984
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Tunnelton Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL OPERATING SCOOP ,RAN OVER CRIB BLOCK STRUCK HEAD AGAINST ROOF.
December 17, 1984
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PLACING MATERIAL IN SCOOP BUCKET 3 HOLE BAORDS EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
December 17, 1984
IL · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPING ROCKDUSTER PUT TANK & MOTOR BACK ON T RACK. HE WAS PULLING PIN OUT OF COUPLING & MOTOR MOVED GETTING LT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN PIN & FRAME.
December 17, 1984
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS MOVING A TIMBER THAT WAS LAYING NEXT TO THE TAILPIECE. AS HE SWUNG THE TIMBER TO T HROW IT HE STRUCK HIS HANCD BETWEEN THE END OF T HAT TIMBER & ANOTHER TIMBER THAT WAS STANDING.
December 17, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Owl Rock Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM THE DECK OF TEH ELJAY SCREEN ONTO THE DECK AROUND THE ELJAY CRUSHER EMPLOYEE SAID DUE TO THE RAIN THE DAY BEFORE EVERYTHING WAS WET AND MUDDY MAKING HIS BOOT S MUDDY AND SLIPPERY HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE TWISTED HIS KNEE MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED
December 17, 1984
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Big River Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING CONVEYOR HEAD PULLY WITH CHAIN AND FRONT END LOADER, CHAIN SLIPPED OFF OF HEAD PULLY, HEAD PULLY STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN FRONT OF LOWER RIGHT LEG.
December 17, 1984
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by flying object
THE INJURED WAS SUPERVISING THE REMOVAL OF A LONGWALL SHIELD. A LINK IN T HE CHAIN BROKE FLEW THRU THE AIR ATRIKING HIM IN T HE JAW. THE INJURED%*'*%'%* INJURY OCCURRED ON THE 9 LEFT L/W SECTI ON.
December 17, 1984
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
High Line Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LIFTING ROCK AND SHOVELING BELT.
December 17, 1984
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kenellis Energies Inc · Struck by falling object
SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS 3FT8IN X 3FT X 2 1/2 IN THICK STRUCK I.NAME ON HEAD AND BACK NOTHING BROKEN CONTUSION #J ENTRY #K UNIT
Quarto Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING ALONG PAN LINE FOR LONGWALL IN SUPPLY YARD AND CUGHT LEFT FOOT AND FELL TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE
December 17, 1984
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MAN STATES I WAS UNLOADING JACKPIPE AS I PICKED UP A PIPE ANOTHER PIPE ROLLED OFF THE JEEP HITTING MY FOOT
December 17, 1984
PA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Shannopin Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS THROWING C/M CABLE OVER C/M BITS WHILE TRAMMING C/M. EE WAS PINCHED BETWEEN BITS HEAD OF C/M & RIB.
December 17, 1984
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR INTO WORKING PLACE WHEN HE RAN INTO A RIB THE RIB SLOUGHED OFF WHICH CAUSED AN OFFSET AND AS HE BACK AWAY HE BUMPED HEAD ON CANOPY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BLOCKING UP OLD LONGWALL STAGE LOADER WITH CRIBBING STAGE LOADER SLID OFF CRIB STRIKING HIS LEFT HIP
December 17, 1984
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Quality Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE BOLTING A PIECE OF ROCK FELL
Mon River Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects
WATER AROUND RIGHT SIDE OF MINER MAN SLIPPED AND HIT LEG AGAINST FRAME OF MINER.
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WAS SPLICING ON BELT WHEN PULLING BELT TOGETHER HE PULLED MUSCLE IN L EFT SHOULDER PREVIOUSLY HE HAD NOT MISED ANY TIME ON THIS HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED AS ARTHRITIS OPERATED ON 5 20 85
WHILE WALKING TO THE OFFICE THE INJURED SLIPPED AND FELL
December 16, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manville Sales Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPL STACKING ,BENT DOWN TO ADJUST STACK OF PRODUCT AND HIT HEAD ON ZIP LIFT AS HE STOOD UP.
December 16, 1984
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carlin Gold Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN HAD JUST STOPPED USING A COME-ALONG HE LAYED HIS RIGHT HAND ONTHE MONARAYLE FOR BALANCE WHEN THE UNIT THAT COME UPON ITS SIDE THE MONARAYLE DOLLY MOVED ABOUT 6" & IT COUGHT HIS HAND
December 16, 1984
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
AT APPROX 800PM I.NAME CRUSHER GROUND MAN WAS FOUND ON CONVEYOR BELT THAT IS A PART OF DOUBLE SCREENING UNIT I.NAME WAS UNCONSCIOUS NOT BREATHING & NO PULSE COULD BE DETECTED CPR WAS ADMINIST ERED BREATHING RESTORED & VICTIM WAS PLACED ON BACK BOARD & COVERED WITH BLANKETS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT HE HAD A BROKEN LEG WAS BADLY BRUISED & HADNT REGAINED CONSCIOUSNESS HE WAS TAKEN BY AM
December 16, 1984
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING INTO THE MINE TOWARD THE MINING SECTION TO START WORK HE WALKED ACROSS AN ACCUMULATION OF WATER AND SLIPPED ADN FELL SPRAINING HIS KNEE HE REQUIRED ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY AN D WILL BE OFF ABOUT 4 MORE WEEKS
December 15, 1984
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Locher & Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A BOULDER WAS STUCK IN THE CRUSHER AND I.NAME WAS USING A SHOVEL TOOTH SUSPENDED ON A STEEL CABLE TO FREE THE BOULDER. THE TOOTH FLEW OUT OF THE CRUSHER AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE. LACERATION OF RIGHT CHEEK FRACTURE OF R CHEEK BONE, FRACTURE OF RIGHT JAW BAONE
December 15, 1984
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinto Valley Copper Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL PUSHING AND TWISTING FUEL NOZZLE ONTO TRUCK WHEN FOOT SLIPPED IN MUD CAUSING LOWER BACK PAIN.
December 15, 1984
OK · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Ranchers Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A 641B SCRAPER HIS SEAT BELT WAS NOT TIGHTENED ENOUGH AND MOVEMENT OF THE SCRAPER CAUSED HIM TO BRUISE THREE RIBS
December 15, 1984
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Phelps Dodge Corp · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AROUND A CONVEYOR BELT AND HIS RIGHT HAND HIT A MOVING ROLLER CAUSING HIS HAND TO BE CROSHED.
December 15, 1984
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
METAL WAS WET - EMP SLIPPED ON AIR COMPRESSOR WHILE PUTTING ON DOOR - SUSTAINED INJURY TO LEG RIGHT KNEE. WAS WEARING STEEL TOE RUBBER BOOT - WORKED THROUGH 12-19-84 DID NOT REALIZE LEG INJURY WAS AS SEVERE AS IT WAS
December 15, 1984
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quivira Mining Company · Struck by falling object
BAGS MAY HAVE BEEN STACKED TOO HIGH. FIVE BAGS FELL OFF THE TIP OF THE STACK WITH ONE BAG STRIKING HER ON THE HEAD. RX PAIN RELIEVER WAS GIVEN. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 12 -19-84.
Lost Mountain Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING SCRAP LUMBER FROM AN OLD SHED THAT HAD BEEN TORN DOWN. AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING A PIECE OF PLYWOOD OBER HE STEPPED ON A NAIL THAT WAS STICKING OUT OF A BOARD. THE NAI L PENERTATED HIS LEFT SHOE SOLE CREATING A SMALL PUNCTURE WOUND TO HIS FOOT.
EMPL MAKING REPAIRS ON B.E.60R DRILL.WHILE REMOVING LINKS FROM PULL DOWN CHAINS,USING 3/4\\ CHISEL TO SPREAD LINKS,CHIP CAME OFF CHISEL HEAD AND STRUCK EMPL IN LEFT HAND CAUSING PUNCTURE WOUND AND EMBEDDING CHIP IN HAND.
MAN WAS CLIMBING INTO 10 TON DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE. SLIPPED ON TOP STEP & FELL CAUSING A SPRAIN TO THE RIGHT ANKLE.
December 15, 1984
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED HAD FINISHED TAKING SHOWER. WAS COMING OUT OF ENTRANCE TO SHOWER ROOM TURNED SUDDENLY TO TALK TO SOME ONE AND HIS FEET SLIPPED, HE FELL OVER ON HIS LEFT SIDE, SEVERELY BRUISING HIS SI DE. NON-SKID MATERUAL WAS ON FLOOR OF ENTRANCE TO SHOWER ROOM.
December 15, 1984
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRST REPORTED 121984 EMPLOYEE STRUCK A METAL PIN WITH HIS HAMMER AND SENT A METAL FRAGMENT INTO HIS EYE HE WAS WEARING XXXXXSAFETY GLASSES TWO DAYS LATER THE EMPLOYEE MISSED WORK DUE TO AN I RRITATION CAUSED BY RUST LEFT IN HIS EYE
December 15, 1984
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powderhorn Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AS THE MAN WAS ROTATING THE DYRER DRUM BY HAND TO FIND A SPOT THAT WAS RUBBING THE FRAME HE PINCHED HIS HAND BETWEEN THE DRUM 3& A STEEL WIPER ON THE OUTSIDE OFT H E DRUM. RESULT WAS A L ACERATION & FRACUTRE OF THE MIDDLE FINGER RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE FINGER NAIL & THE 1ST JOINT.
December 15, 1984
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Cannelton Industries Inc · Struck by falling object
I NAME WAS TRAMMING SHUTLECAR ON FEEDER WHEN THE CANOPY SHEARED OFF A ROOF BOLT AND ROOF BOLT PLATE CAME INSIDE OF CANOPY STRIKING HIM ON FOREHEAD
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS STRAIGHTENING BENT FAN BLADES ON TINK DUSTER WITH A PAIR OF CHANNEL LOCKS THE CHANNEL LOCKS SLIPPED CAUSING HIS FINGERS TO BE CUT ON THE FAN BLADES SUTURES LEFT MIDDLE FINGER
December 15, 1984
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kermit Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT HYD JACK ON SLOPE CAR WHEN JACK FELL ON RT FOOT
December 15, 1984
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
INJURED WAS USING A REAMER TO TIGHTEN BOLTS AND A PIECE OF METAL LODGED IN HIS EYE
Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A PUMPER WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE PACKING FROM AROUND THE PISTON ROD ON A 6 X 6 WATER PUMP HIS INDEX FINGER AND MIDDLE FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN A MOUNTING BOLT AND TH E PACKING FLANGE
December 15, 1984
OH · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jc Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE VICTIM WAS SHOVELING WASTE COAL FROM UNDER FEEDER HOPPER IN A VERY TIGHT POSITION VICTIM PULLED BACK MUSCLES & LIGAMENTS IN BACK. PAIN TOOK SOME TIME TO AFFECT BACK.
December 14, 1984
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Evans Clay Company · Struck by powered moving object
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE & 2 OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE STANDING & TALKING BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEES CAR WHEN A FIFTH EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE & DUE TO HEAVY FOG GAILED TO SEE THEM BEHIND HIM. EMPLOYEE\S EFT EG WAS CAIGHT BETWEEN THE TWO CARS. REAR BUMPER OF MOVING VEHICLE PUSHED LEFT LEG AGAINST SIDE O
December 14, 1984
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
hoistman, hoist operator
ELECTRICAL
Asarco Inc · Flash burns (electric)
MAN WAS OPERATING MAIN HOIST WHEN VOLTMETER ON MAIN CONTROL PANEL BLEW OUT
December 14, 1984
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chesterhill Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CLEANUP SHOVELING STONE STOOPED UNDER CONVEYOR TO SEE RAISED UP & HAD A CATCH IN BACK.
December 14, 1984
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
R B S Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL HOLDING PIN DRIVEN BY/WITH SLEDGE HAMMER BY ANOTHER EMPL WHEN HAMMER SLIPPED OFF PIN AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HAND.
SHOVELING OUT AROUND BELT WHEN ROCK FELL STRIKING TOP OF LEFT FOOT
December 14, 1984
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS LOADING 8 FT TIMBERS ONTO A FORKLIFT TRUCK ONE OF THE TIMBERS BOUNCED UP AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEES THUMB BETWEEN TWO TIMBERS
December 14, 1984
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vermont Talc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EES FOOT BROKE THRU CRUST OF SNOW WHWILE CARRYING PIPE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE BALANCE. IN DOING SO HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK CAUSING IT TO PRESS ON A NERVE WHICH CAUSES PAIN IN EES LE FT LEG.
December 14, 1984
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dominion Coal Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP WAS WORKING AROUND PONY DRIVE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A TIMBER AND STRAINED HIS BACK
December 14, 1984
AL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS PIGGY BACKING WHEN HE STEPPED OUT OF HIS S/C TO CHANGE SEATS. THE OTHER S/C PULLED OUT FROM UNDER HIM. THE S/C & THE DECK PAN OF I NJUREDS S/C LANDED ON HIS RT FOOT.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS PULLING ON THE STEEL BELT CABLE AS HE WAS WALKING ALONG, HE STUMBLED AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE
December 14, 1984
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
outside foreman, leadman
ELECTRICAL
EMPLOYEE THINKING THE POWER WAS OFF PROCEEDED TO CHANGE A 440 V CIRCUIT BREAKER THE SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED AND BECAME GROUNDED TO BREAKER BOX CAUSING BREAKER TO EXPLODE AT THIS TIME NO IMPAIRMEN T IS EXPECTED
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL UNLOADING FLAT CAR AND STEPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED ANKLE.
Carlin Gold Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICY GROUND , SPRAINED LEFT KNEE. THIS SAME KNEE WAS INJURED PREVIOUSLY AND HAD PINS IN IT.
December 14, 1984
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
MAN STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS HELPING LIFT SLIDE PAN ON BELT TAIL HE GOT A PAIN IN HIS BACK
December 14, 1984
AL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL PULLING LINE CURTAIN DOWN NAILED TO TOP OF TEMPORARY ROOF JACK.WHEN CURTAIN WAS PULLED,JACK CAME LOOSE STRIKING EMPL HEAD AND SHOULDER.
December 14, 1984
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Brushy Ridge Underground Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PINNED AGAINST RIB BY ROOF BOLTER.
December 14, 1984
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS.DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN LAST BOLT INSTALLED AND THE ON E BEING INSTALLED.
December 14, 1984
WY · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
ELECTRICAL
Black Butte Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)
480 BREAKER BLEW OUT ON AN AIR COMPRESSOR BREAKER IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF #2 DRAGLINE CONTROL ROOM THE BLOW OUT WAS THE RESULT OF A LOOSE CONNECTOR THAT WAS ARCING ACROSS TOT HE METAL FRAME EMP SUFFERED FLASH BURNS
December 14, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
POWERED HAULAGE
Granite Rock Co · Struck by falling object
DAVIS DROVE A TRUCK AND TRAILER RIG TO THE WASH RACK AND IN EXITING THE VEHICLE FELL INTO THE WASH RACK PIT AND INJURED HIS FOOT
December 14, 1984
OH · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Quarto Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
VICTIM WAS TROUBLE SHOOTING ROOF BOLTER AND HAD HIS ARM BETWEEN FRAME AND BOOM OF BOLTER BOLTED OPERATOR LOWERED THE BOLTER BOM PINCHING MANS ARM
December 14, 1984
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP BELT STRUCTURE WHEN A ROLLER FELL OUT STRIKING HIS LEFT KNEE
Elkay Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL SWITCHING OUT WITH ANOTHER SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT RIB CAUSING NECK INJURY-WHIPLASH.
December 14, 1984
TN · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EE STATED HE WAS STRUCK BY A CROSS COLLAR WHICH WAS HOLDING 2 DOORS & WAS DRAGGED OFF BATTERY OF SCOOP STRIKING RT SHOULDER. EE SUSTAINED COMPRESSED FRACTURES OF T12 L1 & L2
December 14, 1984
ND · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baukol-Noonan Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
I.NAME WAS WALKING ACROSS AN EMPTY STALL IN THE SHOP TO CLOSE AN OVERHEAD DOOR WHEN HE FELL ONTO THE CONCRETE FLOOR NO TRIPPING HAZARDS WERE FOUND TO CAUSE HIM TO FALL
December 14, 1984
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Somerset Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
DRIVING SCOOP AND RUN OVER A BIG ROCK CAUSING HIM TO BOUNCE INTO TOP AND HURT BACK
Primary Energies Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
IMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE WAS DIGGING A HOLE AND ACCIDENTLY STEPPED IN HOLE AND METAL IN HARD TOE BOOT TORE OFF BIG TOE NAIL.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED HE STEPPED OFF BELT C BELTS WERE NOT RUNNING EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING WATER AT SEALS AND STEPPED ON WET 4IN PLASTIC WATER LINE EMPLOYEES FEET SLIPPED CAUSING HIM FALL
Cannelton Industries Inc · Struck by falling object
I.NAME CUTTING BAND FROM PILOT OF CINDER BLOCKS WHEN HE CUT LAST BAND BLOCK FELL STRIKING ANKLE.
Ruth Trace Minerals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS FUELING AN IN-LOADER AND APPARENTLY SLIPPED WITH RUBBER BOOTS ON. APPARENTLY LADDER HAD DIESEL FUEL ON IT
December 14, 1984
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPL RUNNING ROOFBOLTER AND HIT DIP AND MACHINE BOUNCED HIM.
United States Borax & Chemical Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATEMENT: I WAS DUMPING HOPPER, PUSHED HANKLE UP, WHEN THE HOPPER CAME BACK IT CAUGHT MY FINGER BETWEEN THE FRAME OF HOPPER AND HADLE.
December 13, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Southdown Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN GBH 1 CHANGING LIGHT BULBS AND BECAME ILL FROM LACK OF OXYGEN
December 13, 1984
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M A Hanna Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED CLAIMS WHILE PUTTING AWAY FREIGHT IN WAREHOUSE HE FELT SLIGHT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. REPORTED ACCIDENT ON 12-26-84
December 13, 1984
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
RIDING IN MANTRIP AND WENT THRU CROOKED AREA OF TRACK AND WAS THROWN SIDEWAYS FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK DID NOT SEE DR UNTIL 2 2685 MISSED 4 DAYS AT THIS TIME
December 13, 1984
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF CATALYSTS, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances
CHANGING OIL IN #2 HOLDING TANK AGITATOR DRIVE UNIT.WHEN HE REMOVED DRAIN PLUG FROM UNIT OIL DIDNT COME OUT-HE BENT OVER TO SEE WHY AND CRUST IN BOTTOM OF UNIT BROKE LOOSE AND SPRAYED HOT OIL IN HIS FACE.BURNING LEFT SIDE OF FACE,LIPS,TONGUE.
December 13, 1984
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
UNLOADING MACHINERY FOREIGN OBJECT IN EYE
December 13, 1984
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Medusa Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE JACKHAMMERING BUILD UP ALONG CATWALK EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HER FINGERS BETWEEN HANDRAIL AND JACKHAMMER HANDLE.
December 13, 1984
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
General Portland Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT MUD/STONE BUILDUP UNDER BELT IDLERS AT THE HEAD OF THE CRUSHER TRIPPER BELT. STORAGE CRANE OPERATOR MOVED THE CRANE BRIDGE PAST THE ACCIDENT AREA - STRIKING RIGHT ANK LE WITH ANGLE IRON SCRAPER MOUNTED ON CRANE BRIDGE. EMPLOYEE SUFFERED BLOW TO RIGHT ANKLE CAUSING LACERATION AND INTERNAL DAMAGE
Jeddo-Highland Coal Co · Struck by falling object
FOREIGN PARTICLES FELL IN TO EYE WHILE REPAIRING ON COAL LINE
December 13, 1984
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Calcar Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS FEEDING CRUSHER A ROCK LODGED IN JAW CRUSHER IN TRYING TO GET OUT ANOTHER ROCK FELL AND HIT FOOT, FRACTURING 2 BONES IN RIGHT FOOT
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE JACKING SUPPLY TRAILER BACK ON TRACK,TWISTED BACK AND FELT PAIN IN MIDDLE OF BACK AND DOWN BOTH LEGS.
December 13, 1984
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Pennsylvania Mines Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING DOWN AND WELDING ON A SHUTTLE CAR DECK HE RAISED UP LOST HIS BALANCE AND TWISTED HIS KNEEE.
December 13, 1984
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Omar Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS USING A BOARD TO BALANCE AN ELECTRIC HEATER WEIGHTING APPROX 80 LBS WHILE ELECTRICIANI NAME WAS HOISTING IT INTO PLACE TO INSTALL HANGER BOLTS
Barnes & Tucker Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED MAN WAS LIFTING A BUNDLE OF 42" ROOFBOLTS OFF THE SECTION CONVEYOR BELT, FELT PAIN IN ROIN ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE B-21R 001-0 WORKING SECTION
December 13, 1984
MO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LIFTING SMALL LIGHT STAND.PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT SIDE OF CHEST.
Bunker Limited Partnership · Struck by falling object
THE CRESCENT MINE NO.2 SHAFT IS BEING DEEPENED ANDHAS REACHED 150 FEET BELOW 4700 LEVEL. ATTHE ABOVE DATE AND TIME A ROCK BURST OCCURRED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SHAFT. APPROX. 5 TO7 CUB IC FEET OF ROCK WAS DISPLACED.
December 13, 1984
AL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEES WERE PULLING A METAL FRAME INTO THE PREP PLANT THE FRAME SLIPPED AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE FOOT BEHIND HIS STEEL TOE PROTECTION
Arch Of Kentucky · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS USING A RUBBER TIRED END LOADER TO POSITION A 55 GALLON OIL BARREL TO OIL LOCOMOTIVE. INJURED ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST HOSE ATTACHED TO BARREL WHEN TRHE BARREL SLID OUT OF THE BUCKET C ATCHING HAND (RT) BETWEEN BARREL AND LOCOMOTIVE HANDRAIL.
Asamera Minerals (Us) Inc · Struck by falling object
TRUCK LEAVING THE MINE SITE APPARENTLY STRUCK THE BASE POST OF A BEAN TYPE TRAFFIC CONTROL GATE WITH A REAR WHEEL THE POST BROKE OFF CAUSING THE UPRIGHT BEAM TO FALL STRIKING THE WORKMAN WORK MAN RECEIVED A CONCUSSION AND CONTUSIONS AND ABRASIONS TO THE SHOULDER AND BAC K WORKMAN WAS WEARING A HARDHAT
Monterey Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS DEFECTING IN THE RETURN HE OBSERVED A MOUSE HEADING IN HIS DIRECTION I NAME REACHED FOR A PIECE OF HEADER BOARD TO USE ON THE MOUSE AND A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING H HIS LEFT HAND HE RECEIVED 7 SUTURES TO HIS HAND
December 13, 1984
VA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMP RECEIVED A HARD JAR WHEN THE TRUCK HE WAS DRIVING DROPPED OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH
December 13, 1984
WY · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bridger Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING FOR A BOX OF PRIMERS OUT OF MAGAZINE WEIGHING APPROX 3 TO 4 LBS BOX WAS OF CHEST LEVEL AND HIS TOES WERE AGAINST TEH BOTTOM OF THE BOX WHEN HE WENT TO PULL BOX TOWARD H IM WHEN HE PICKED UP THE BOX SOMETHING POPPED IN HIS LOWER BACK
December 13, 1984
OH · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM STRUCK BY RAM BAR OFF LONGWALL SHIELD,PIN CAME OUT OF BAR CAUSING IT TO SWING SIDEWAYS.
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object
MAN WAS HOISTING MATERIAL TO REPAIR CREW IN RAISE AS CABLE WAS SPOOLING ON TUGGER DRUM MAN HIT CABLE WITH LEFT HAND
December 13, 1984
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL CLIMBING DOWN SIDE OF #3 LEACH PAD,USING CRAMPONS WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE 10\ FROM BOTTOM,FRACTURING LEFT LEG AND DISLOCATING LEFT ANKLE.
Western Energy Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING CABLE REEL ON TO A TRUCK AND TWISTED HIS BACK, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN AT THE TIME OF THE INJURY BUT IT DIDNT HURT UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE WALKING INTO THE LONGWALL DOWN THE HEADGATE ROADWAY THE EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON SOME FALLEN PACKWALL CONCRETE HE SUSTAINED A MINOR SPRAIN TO HIS LEFT KNEE HE MISSED SOME TIME LETTING HIS KN EE HEAL IN AN IMMOBILIZER
December 13, 1984
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPL STRUCK ON LEFT HAND BY FALLING BRICK WHEN BRICKING MACHINE WAS BEING MOVED.
Bunker Limited Partnership · Struck by falling object
THE CRESCENT MINE NO.2 SHAFT IS BEING DEEPENED ANDHAS REACHED APPROX. 150 FEET BELOW 4700 LEVEL. AT THE ABOVE DATE AND TIME A ROCK BURST OCCURRED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SHAFT. APPROX. 5 TO 7 CUBIC FEET OF ROCK WAS DSPLACED.
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING BETWEEN 2 LONGWALL SHIELDS AS THEY WERE BEING LOADED AND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THEM CONTUSION TO CHEST
December 13, 1984
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS LOADING BELT STRUCTURE ONE PIECE OF STRUCTURE BOUNCED UP AND HIT HIM ON RT KNEE CAUSING SMALL LACERATION
December 13, 1984
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Vesta Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WAS SETTING JACKS FOR CONT MINER ON LEFT SIDE AFTER SETING JACK I STARTED TO SHOVEL COAL THEN THE ROCK FELL ON BACK
December 13, 1984
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING D-8 DOZER AND WHEN HE PULLED CUTTING CLUTCH HE FELT PAIN IN BACK
December 13, 1984
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN HAD BEEN SHOVELING OUT A SPILL AT THE LOAD OUT & WAS WALKING UP THE STEPS TO RAISE THE CHUTE UP & FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
USING PRY BAR TO PRY ON HOLDDOWN ASSEMBLY ON BELL HOLDER TAKE UP WHEN BAR SLIPPED CATCHING FINGERS BETWEEN PRY BAR AND BELT HEADER TAKE-UP.FRACTURE TO 2 MIDDLE FINGERS LEFT HAND.
December 13, 1984
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE TAKING OFF DRILL STEELS ON HORIZONTAL DRILL THE WRENCH PULLED ON RT ARM
V & W Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL MEASURING 4\X5\X1 1/2" FELL BETWEEN TIMBER POSTS OF THE ROCK HITTING TH MINER.
December 13, 1984
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
L B J Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
LOADING BRATTICE & A ROCK FELL ON LEFT HAND CATCHING THE RING FINGER BREAKING THE BONE ON THE END.
Saginaw Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE WALKING AROUND BACK OF BOLTER REIPPED OVER CABLE CAUSING MAN TO FALL INJURING HIS LEFT LEG.
December 12, 1984
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
BENT OVER SPLICING CABLE AND PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING BACK OF HEAD AND NECK.
Molycorp Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WORKING INSIDE #13 EAST RAISE,PANEL 25B HAULAGE LEVEL.HE WAS CROSSING FORM MAIN JCT BOX TO BACK-OVER.MOTOR CREW PULLED THE CHUTE AND SUCKED HIM DOWN THE CHUTE.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE WORKING ON MAIN EAST OVERCAST A CONCRETE BLOCK SLIPPED AND FELL ON RING FINGER CATCHING TIP OF FINGER BETWEEN 2 CONCRETE BLOCKS
December 12, 1984
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE POSITIONED HIMSELF IN FRONT OF ROOF BOLTER MAKING PREPARATION TO ALIGN BOOM. WHEN MACHINE MOVED FORWARD EES LEFT FOOT PINCHED BETWEEN BOOM & MINE FLOOR.
THE CREW WAS BELLING UP THE MAN WAS CLEANING ROADWAY WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT THE SCOOP AND SLIPPED IN THE DECK OF THE OPERATOR
December 12, 1984
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
THE MAN WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AND SHOULDER ON A PLASTIC WATER LINE.
December 12, 1984
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM HAD 10\ X 5\\ X 7\\ IN AIR TO SET ONTO CRIB AND LOST CONTROL CAUSING IT TO STRIKE HIS CHEST.
Kentucky Carbon Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING CRIB BLOCKS ACROSS A BELTLINE AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE CRIB BLOCK AND THE TAILPIECE WHILE THROWING ONE
Quarto Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
CROSSING BETWEEN 2 COAL CARS STEPPED ON COUPLER SLIPPED AND STRUCK KNEE ON LIP OF COAL CAR.
December 12, 1984
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quarto Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING DOWN PANLINE,SLIPPED AND FELL BETWEEN TOES AND RAM BAR AREA.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object
I.NAME WAS IN A MANTRIP ON OLD 004 SECTION TRACK THAT WAS PARKED. A 15 TON MOTOR COMING IN ON THE TRACK DID NOT STOP IN TIME AND HIT THE MANTRIP. I.NAME HIT HIS RIBS BRACKING ON OF THEM.
THE INJURED WAS MOVING THE MINER CABLE WHEN THE RIB TURNED OVER STRIKING HIM ON HIS RT ARM RT LEG AND RT FOOT
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS OPERATING SCOOP ON SECTION 03045 PREPARING TO MOVE ELECTRICAL BOXES TO ANOTHER LOCATION AS HE MADE A TURN ON SCOOP HIS LEFT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN PINCH POINT WHERE SCOOP SCISSORS INJU D EMPLOYHEE HAD TO LAY DOWN TO OPERATE SCOOP AND HAD HIS HAND ON TOP OF STOP