Showing the 500 most recent of 2,011 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
Hecla Limited · Fall down raise, shaft or manway
I.NAME & I.NAME WERE WORKING ON TOP OF A BULKHEAD WHICH COVERED THE ORE PASS. I.NAME WAS CUTTING 3"X12" PLANK & I.NAME WAS CUTTING STEEL BEAM WITH A TORCH. I.NAME ASKED I.NAME TO GET A CHIPP ING HAMMER, I.NAME WALKED TOWARDS THE TOOL BOX STOPPED ON A PLANK- OR PLANKS- NOT SUPPORTED ON THE ENDS & FELL DOWN THE RISE.
March 27, 1985
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
S & M Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
FELL UNDER ELKHORN SCOOP
Florida Crushed Stone Company · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
OPERATOR WAS LOADING 85 TON HAUL TRUCK HAD PUT IN 6 LOADS WITH SHOVEL. WALL STARTED COMING IN OPERATOR IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO TRAVEL POSITION REVERSE WALL MATERIAL ENGULFED CAB KILLING OPERATOR
Wise Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP WHEN A PIECE OF WATER LINE WAS FORCED ACROSS THE TOP OF THE SCOOP AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD
March 18, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Vantage Mining Company · Contact with electrical current
INDIVIDUAL CONTACTED ELECTRICAL CURRENT WHEN HE REMOVED A COVER FROM A LINE SPLITTER SPREADER HE WAS FOUND WITH HIS HANDS INSIDE THE BOX APPARENTLY ATTEMPTING TO TURN A FUSE
March 13, 1985
VA · Coal
scoop car operator
Fatality · MACHINERY
Krest Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
ACCIDENTLY GOT IN A FEEDER CRUSHER
Canada Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
A FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT THE #3 MINE CANADA COAL CO INC. FROM A FALL OF RIB IN WHICH THE VICTIM I.NAME AGE 30 WAS CRUSHED AGAINST THE RIPPER HEAD ON A LEE NORSE 265 CONTINOUS MINER THIS OC CCURRED IN THE #3 ENTRY 100 FT OUTBY THE FACE AREAS WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING BITS
March 5, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TROUBLESHOOTING AN INOPERATIVE PUMP WHICH WAS HEATED IN THE RECLAIM DRAW-OFF TUNNEL WHEN HE RECEIVED A FATAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK
March 3, 1985
PA · Coal
security guard, watchman
Fatality · OTHER
Great Eastern Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
AS A WATCHMAN HE WAS ON DUTY NO OTHER FACTS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF DEATH UNTIL REPORT MADE BY CORNER INDIVIDUAL WAS IN OWN TRUCK WITH WINDOWS CLOSED A PROPANE GAS HEATER WAS ALSO IN TRUCK DEATH RESULTED FROM ASPHYXIATION DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISIONING
March 1, 1985
AL · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
LOADER OPERATOR WAS GOING DOWN THE HAUL ROAD THE FAN BLADES BROKE AND CAUSED THE OPERATOR TO LOOK BACK AND THE LOADER RAN OFF THE EMBANKMENT INTO CUT FULL OF WATER EMPLOYEE WAS DROWNED
March 29, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE PULLING ON A CHAIN HOIST IN THE CONCENTRATOR THE EMPLOYEE FELT A STRAIN IN THE GROIN AREA.
March 28, 1985
NM · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Coal Corp Of York Canyon · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE INCURRED A RUPTURE WHILE LOADING I BEAMS BY HAND
March 27, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Certified Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
I.NAME OBSERVED A ROCK LEDGED BETWEEN HEAD PULLY AND CONVEYER, FRAME HE CLIMED, THE STOCK PILE REACHED IN TO GET THE ROCK. HE GOT BIT IT OUT ABOUT 1/2" OF HIS LEFT THUMB OFF HE KNEW HE SHOULD NOT DO SO.
March 26, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alhambra Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING HEAVY ROLLS OF GEOTEXTILE CAUSED STRAIN IN LOWER STOMACH IN ABDOMEN
Porter Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING IN MINE LOOKING FOR NAILS WHEN HE STARTED HURTING IN THE GROIN AREA.
March 25, 1985
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE HAD THE JEEP RAISED ON A LIFTING JACK. HE SAT DOWN WITH BACK AGAINST RIB AND FEET AGAINST JEEP AND PUSHED JEEP ON TRACK.
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN ABDOMEN, AND REQUESTED TO GO HOME. ON 3-26-85 EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HAD A HERNIA (LEFT SIDE). AWAITING MEDICAL CONFIRMATION.
R & F Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE LIFTING STEERING CLUTCH AND BRAKE SHOE UP AND OUT OF CAT D9G DOZER I.NAME AND I.NAME SAW THE CLUTCH WAS CROOKED I.NAME STARTED TO LET IT BACK DOWN WITH THE TRUCK BOOM SO THEY COULD REHO OK THE CLUTCH SLIPPED OUT OF THE BRAKE I.NAME GRABBED FOR THE CLUTCH BUT IT WAS TOO HEAVY FOR HIM THE CLUTCH FELL AGAINST THE FRAME MASHING HI HAND BETWEEN THEM 4TH FINGER DISTAL JOINT AMPUTAT
Charolais Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
OILER ON DRAGLINE.WAS PUTTING OIL ON GEARS HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE GEARS.
March 22, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Standard Slag Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL PULLING ON 10 TON CHAIN FALL WHILE LIFTING HEAVY OBJECT.PAINS IN STOMACH.
Jefferson County Highway Department · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING STEEL TO BUILD A CAT WALK TO CRUSHING OPERATION
Cominco American Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE HURT HIS LEFT GROIN AREA WHILE LIFTING A DRILL BOARD OUT OF THE MUCK PILE.
Valley Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WELDING ON AUGER HEAD IN YARD AREA NEEDED TO TURN IT AND WAS USING PRY BAR AND JIG.STRAINED HIMSELF TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH THIS.
March 20, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Estech Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING FLEXIBLE PIPE TO PUT ON SUCTION PUMP.WHEN HE LIFTED PIPE,HE FELT PAIN IN GROIN AEA.
March 20, 1985
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
MACHINERY
Lone Star Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS CLEANING A CHOKED DUST COLLECTOR PIPE WITH HIS HAND THROUGH AN ACCESS PORT BELOW A ROTARY VALVE HE CLEARED THE AREA BELOW THE ACCESS PORT THEN REACHED ABOVE THE CLEAN OUT PORT PUT TING HIS HAND INTO AN OPERATING ROTARY VALVE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TOWARD FEEDER,RAM CAR CAME AROUND CORNER AND HOOKED 2\PIPE,TEARING IT LOOSE FROM HANGERS AND STRIKING HIM ACROSS BACK AND RIGHT FOOT. EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TOWARD FEEDER, RAM C AR CAME AROUND CORNER AND HOOKED 2" PIPE, TEARING IT LOOSE FROM HANGERS AND STRIKING HIM ACROSS BACK AND RIGHT FOOT.
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING A MINER CABLE AS HE LIFTED IT ABOVE HIS HEAD TO THE MINE ROOF HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS GROIN AREA HERNIA 1ST DAY OFF WORK DUE TO ACCIDENT 5-10-85
March 15, 1985
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
miner, prospector, nec
MACHINERY
Quarry Slate Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRIMMING SLATE WHEN A PILE OF CHIPS FELL FROM A PALLET, STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK OF THE CALVES, AND PUSHING HIM INTO THE TRIMMING MACHINE. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT HAND, WH ICH WAS TRUCK BY THE BLADE. INJURIES OPEN FX INDEX FINGER, OPEN FX MIDDLE FINGER SUSEQUENTLY AMPUTAUTED LACERATION.
Erie Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING HEATER CORES AND FELT A APAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.
March 13, 1985
AL · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME WAS RIDING IN THE SCOOP BLADE AS THE SCOOP WAS BEING TRAMMED BLADE FIRST TOWARD THE FACE OF #1 LEFT OF SECTION 3106 I.NAME STATED HE WAS TRYING TO REPOSITION HIMSELF INTO A LOWER POSITI ON IN THE PROCESS HIS RT FOOT SLIPPED OUT OF SCOOP BLADE AND HIS BOOT AND FOOT WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SCOOP BLADE AND THE FOOT WALL
March 13, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS HANDLING MINE TIMBERS AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN TWO TIMBERS
March 12, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big River Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SUFFERED HERNIA WHILE PULLING ON A PRY BAR ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE LARGE ROCK HUNG IN RAW CRUSHER FEEDER
March 12, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
BASF CATALYSTS, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF METAL FROM #2 MILL, WEST SIDE ROLLERS, WITHOUT CUTTING AND LOCKING IT OUT. HE WAS WEARING GLOVES AND THE MILL ROLLERS CAUGHT RIGHT HAND PULLING IT INTO THE MILLS, MASHING AND MANGLING FINGERS AND HAND.
March 11, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING CUTTING EDGE ON TRACTOR. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE RUNNING JOHN DEERE LOADER (BOB CAT) HIT A WRONG LEVER ON THE LOADER HIS LIFTING CUTTING EDGE. EMPLOYEES FINGER GOT CAUGHT IN BETWEEN AMPUTATING FIRST JOINT.
March 11, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Jamieson Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL NOT SURE W2AT HAPPENED.WAS WALKING THROUGH PLANT.BENT OVER TO PASS BENEATH CONVEYOR BELT.NOTICED PAIN IN PELVIC AREA WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP.
March 11, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED: I WAS LOADING ROCK DUST ON A SUPPLY TRAILER AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN MY LOWER LEFT SIDE.
March 8, 1985
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Card Gap Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REACHING INTO CONTINOUS CONVEYOR TO FREE ROCK
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WAS LEANING OVER PULLING A 1 1/2" WATER LINE WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN RIGHT GROIN AREA. (PULLED SAME AREA IN ACCIDENT 12-8-84) THIS IS A RE-INJURY OF 12-8-84. THERE WAS NO TIME LOST ON 12-8-84.
March 7, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wash Ridge Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME GETTING DOWN OFF BACKDUMP AND THE CATWALK OF BACKDUMP CAUGHT HIS WEDDING RING WHILE HE WAS JUMPING OFF BACKDUMP ALMOST TEARING FINGER COMPLETELY OFF.
Virginia Crews Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BARREL OF CHEMICALS
March 6, 1985
AL · Coal
scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED WAS PULLING DRAWROCK IN FIRST LEFT. THE ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND HIT THE INJURED A CLANGING BLOW LANDING ON HIS LEFT LEG.
March 6, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Producers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS WALKING DOWN EMBANKMENT TO WORK SITE.EMPL SLIPPED ON THE ICE AND SNOW AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS GROIN-HERNIATED PROTRUSION.
March 5, 1985
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
MACHINERY
Texasgulf Chemicals Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
TYING UP TO DREDGE DREDGE SWUNG AROUND PULLING THE ROPE FINGER WAS CAUGHT IN A LOOP OF ROPE WHICH PULLED TAUT DENUDING FINGER
March 5, 1985
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Itmann Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYUEE ALLEGED THAT HE RECEIVED A HERNIA WHEN HE LIFTED A ROCK TO PUT IT ON BELT.
March 5, 1985
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
INJURED WAS PASSING A TOOL TO A FELLOW WORKER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING INJUREDS RT LITTLE FINGER.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING ROCK DUST HOSE & FELT MUSCLES IN GROIN STRAIN. LEFT INGUINAL HERNIA TO BE REPAIRED ON 3-11-85 AT MARSHALL BROWNING HOS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MOVEING LONG TONGUE AROUND ON LOWBOY AND HURT LOWER BACK AND RUPTURE GROIN.
Molycorp Inc · Struck by falling object
EE CLAIMS HE WAS DRILLING HOLES FOR BOLTS IN LAST RING AT 28 SOUTH LADDER HAULAGE LEVEL WHEN A SLAB PEELED OFF THE TOP PART OF FACE NEAR BACK SMASHING LEFT HAND AGAINST JACKLEG & SLID DOWN SCRAPING HIS LEFT ANKLE.
March 31, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Ltv Steel Company Inc · Struck by falling object
BOLTING ON HAULAGE A PIECE OF SLATE FELL & HIT INJUREDS HAND.
March 31, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
Bethlehem Mines Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING BACK TO CONTROL RM OF LIME PLANT HE TURNED HIS ANKLE WHILE TAKING NORMAL WALKING STEP.
March 31, 1985
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sylacauga Calcium Products Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHECKING VALVE FOR PROPER OPERATION.
March 30, 1985
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Bcnr Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A S/C OUTBY THE SECTION. THE OP CANOPY HAD BEEN REMOVED DUE TO HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. HE TRAMMED THE S/C ONTO SOME SLOUGHED RIB. THIS REDUCED THE HEIGHT & AS THE S/C W AS RAISED HIGHER THE OP WAS FORCED INTO A TIMBER RESULTING IN BRUISES TO HIS CHEST & BACK AS HE WAS SQUEEZED.
March 30, 1985
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HOISTING
Erie Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS GOING UP IN ELEVATOR WHEN ELEVATOR CAR GATE FLL OFF & JAMMED BETWEEN ELEVATOR CAR & CHUNKBREAKER FLOOR HALL GATES CAUSING ELEVATOR TO STOP APPROX 4 FT ABOVE CHUNKBREAKER FLOOR CA R GATE COUNTERWEIGHT FELL ON INJURED EMPLOYEES FOOT
Quarto Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
VICTIM WAS RUNNING ACROSS BARGE AND STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL TWISTING RIGHT ANKLE. VICTIM WAS SECURING BARGES.
Warrior Coal Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING OUT A CONCRETE PUMP AFTER MAKING A POUR HE HAD FAILED TO NORIFY SUPERVISOR OF HOLES IN HIS RUBBER BOOTS AND WHEN THE CONCRETE LEAKED THRU HOLES AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH HI S FOOT IT RESULTED IN CONCRETE BURNS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
INJURED WAS UNLOADING RAILS AND LOST GRIP ON RAIL AND FELL OFF RAIL TRUCK ON ONE END AND HIT HIS RIGHT FOOT ACROSS METATARSAL QUARD. BRUISED TOP OF FOOT.
Featherlite Building Products Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHEN CHANGING RETURN IDLERS ON OVERHEAD BELT BOLTS WOULDNT BREAK USED WRENCH TO BREAK IT INSTEAD OF GOING TO GET THE TORCH. HE DID NOT WANT TO GET DOWN.
March 30, 1985
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING RAIL OFF OF RAIL CAR, HIT RIGHT SHOULDER ON RAIL.
March 30, 1985
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Cement Company Inc · Struck by falling object
VICTIM PICKED UP AIR IMPACT WRENCH TO SET IT ASIDE. VCITIM DID NOT REALIZE THAT THE HOSE ATTA CHED TO IMPACT WRENCH WAS CAUGHT ON EQUIP & AIR WRENCH WAS PULLED OUT OF HIS HANDS & FELL ONTO HIS LEFT FOOT.
Hoover Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WATER PIPE UNEVENLY SECURED AND WHEN RELEASED,IT UNEXPECTEDLY SPRUNG TO THE SIDE RATHER THAN DROPPING STRAIGHT DOWN AS ANTICIPATED.
March 30, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Double B Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
TURN BOLTER ON BEFORE RELEASING LOWER AND PUSHED EMPLOYEE UNDER SCOPE.
March 30, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator
MACHINERY
Sme Bessemer Cement Inc · Struck by falling object
GOT OUT OF CAB OF DRILL & MATERIAL FELL FROM HIGH WALL STRICKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SHOULDER AND LEG
March 29, 1985
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bethlehem Mines Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKIN ENGINE OIL HE SLIPPED - AS HE GRABBED TO BREAK HIS FALL HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
White County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL BETWEEN PINS HITTING EMPLOYEE IN LOWER BACK SIZE OF ROCK WAS 4FT-5FT-3IN THICK
March 29, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Builders Supply Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED BACK WALKING DOWN STEPS WITH TRUCK PARTS IN HIS ARMS.
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING NEAR END OF 60 LB TRACK RAIL MEN WERE PRYING TOWARD RIB.RAIL KICKED BACK AND STRUCK HIS LEG.
March 29, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ideal Basic Industries-Cement Division · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS UNPLUGGING 1 RAW MILL AIR SEPARATOR DUST COLLECTOR DISHCARGE AND SMASHED MIDDLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN SCREW HOUSING AND HAMMER.
March 29, 1985
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zortman Mining Inc · Fall from machine
AS OPERATOR WAS GETTING DOWN FROM DOZER AT END OF SHIFT HE SLIPPED ON SOME ICE & SNOW THAT WAS ON THE PUSH ARM FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.
March 29, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE PULLED HIS BACK WHILE HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LIFT A FORM AT THE NEW PLANT.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED PICKED UP THE MOVING TRUCK TONGUE BY HIMSELF RUPTUAING A DISC IN THE UPPER PART OF HIS BACK. THIS ACCIDENT REPORT WAS NOT RECEIVED UNTIL JUNE 2,19859
March 29, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE FELL OFF LADDER WHILE SETTING POST.
March 29, 1985
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
driller operator
MACHINERY
Hecla Limited · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
4900 LEVEL 97 STOPE EMPLOYER CAUGHT AND LACERATED LEFT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN JACK LEG AND MACHINE.
March 29, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Kentucky Carbon Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF SHALE FELL NEXT TO THE COLA RIB AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER
March 29, 1985
IL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williamson Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LETTING SUCTION HOSE DOWN,HANDLE SLIPPED FROM HAND STRUCK HIM ON LEFT WRIST.BROKE WATCH AND CUT AND BRUISED WRIST.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF 1 1/2" PIPE 12" LONG USED FOR CABLE PROTECTION FELL OUT OF A CO-WORKERS TOOL BAG-WORKING ABOVE- STRIKING INJURED ON SHOULDER.
March 29, 1985
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wolf Creek Collieries Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING ACROSS FLOOR IN PREP,PLANT SLIPPED ON FLOOR WHERE SOME FLOCK HAD BEEN SPLIT NEXT TO THE FLOCK TANK.
March 29, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS PULLING CABLE OFF SHUTTLE CAR REEL WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RT HAND
March 29, 1985
WV · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Pinnacle Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
MAN WAS RUNNING MINER & ROCK FELL OFF OF TOP HITTING BOOM & BOUNCED UNDER CANOPY HITTING MAN IN FOREHEAD
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object
THE MAN WAS WORKING ON A ROTARY BREAKER. A PIECE OF MATERIAL (UNDETERMINED) FELL FROM AN ABOVE LANDING. THE MATERIAL STRUCK HIM ON THE HAND.
March 29, 1985
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING PAN OPERATOR I NAME START HIS REAR ENGINE.WHILE WALKING ONE PAN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON BLADE OF TD-12 DOZERSTRIKING HIS LEFT SIDE.THE WALKWAY WAS VERY WET & SLIPPERY.EMPLO YEE WAS TAKEN HOSP. IN AMBULANCEWHERE X-RAYS INDICATES 2 RIBS WERE BROKEN.
March 29, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gateway Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
INJURED WAS WALKING IN THE RETURN AIRWAY,STEPPED ON A 4\PLASTIC PIPE AND SLIPPED,FALLING ON HIS HAND AND CUTTING IT RESULTING IN 4 STICHES.
March 29, 1985
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH A 3-MAN CREW PACKING CEMENT.HE PUT A SACK OF CEMENT ON A PALLET AND FELT PAIN IN BACK
March 29, 1985
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Valley Camp Of Utah Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS HELPING ON CONTINOUS MINER WHEN THE DOOR CAME OPEN AND HIT HIM ON THE KNEE
March 29, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molycorp Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE AND WITNESS WERE MOVING WOODEN FORMS IN LINE #9 26 BLOCK ON THE GRIZZLY LEVEL,WHEN HE STUMBLED OVER SOMETHING,LOST HIS FOOTING,AND INJURED HIS LEFT THIGH AND GROIN AREA.
March 29, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bell County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS CHANGING SHAFT ON BELT HEAD HE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO PUT PRESSURE ON BEARING WHILE ANOTHER MAN HIT BEARING PIECE OF METAL BROKE FROM BEARING STRIKING MAN UNDER ARM ABOVE ELBOW ON RT ARM.
March 29, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Calmat Company · Struck against a moving object
RUNNING SKIPLOADER IN PIT UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS WITH SEAT BELT ON.BACK STARTED ACTING UP WHILE HE WAS OPERATING SKIPLOADER AFTER HAVING HIS LARGE BUMP ON THE WAY TO THE PIT IN THE DARK.
Davison Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS DROPPING BARGE DOWN LINE CAME TIGHT THEN SLIPPED & T HE END OF LINE HIT RT ARM & LEFT HAND.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MOUNTAINEER RESOURCES WAS HANGING A LARGE TRUSS SECTION IN FRON TOF DRYER & WAS USING 1 1/2" X 12" PIECES OF PIPE AROUND CHOCKERS TO PROTECT THEM. ONE OF THE PIECES OF PIPE FELL OFF CHOCKER & STRUCK EE ON BACK OF HAND.
March 29, 1985
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
K D A Enterprises Inc · Struck against stationary object
SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR WAS TRAMMING TO MINER BETWEEN #4 & 3 HEADINGS A LOW PEICE OF HEAD COAL WAS ON THE OPERATORS SIDE OF THE UNTERSECTION.THE BUGGY OPERATOR HIT HIS HEAD ON THE TOP.
March 29, 1985
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stuart M Perry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJ HELPING LIFT FRONT SPRING-BACK BACK IN PLACE ON EUCLID AND PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
March 29, 1985
NM · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Navajo Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WHEN INSTALLING A NEW TOOTH ON DRAGLINE 8050, THE ADAPTER WEAR PLATES ON TOP & BOTTOM WERE SPREAD TOO FAR APART DUE TO DIRT UNDER THE PLATES. IT WAS DECIDED TO REMOVE THE PLATES & CLEAN OFF D IRT. I NAME BEGAN HITTING THE PLATES & SPARKS COMING OFF WHERE HE WAS. II NAME WAS ABOUT 12-15\ WALKING AWAY WITH HIS BACK TO I NAME. METAL CHIP FLEW OFF THE PLATE AND HIT II NAME S RIGHT WRIS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS WATCHING AFTER MINER CABLE WHILE MINER WAS CUTTING THE MINE ROOF WAS APROX 57" HIGH. HE WAS SITTING 4\ FROM THE RIB, LOOSE RIB ROLLED OFF & S TRUCK EE IN LOWER PART OF HIS BACK.
March 29, 1985
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects
TRIPPED OVER LOOSE CANVAS FELL OVER PANLINE.
March 29, 1985
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tennessee Chemical Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS IN AREA OF STEAM DRUM FLOOR OF THE IRON ROASTERS WHEN HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF FLOOR GRATING AND FELL THROUGH. HE WAS TREATED FOR CONTUSION OF RIGHT HIP, BUT CONTINUED TO COMPLAIN OF BACK PROBLEMS. HE BEGAN LOSING TIME 8-1-85.
Chafe Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUT OF MINE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE
March 29, 1985
MT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Energy Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS PLACING TIRE AND WHEEL BACK ON PICKUP.THE PICKUP WAS ON GREASE RACK TO FULL HEIGHT OF RACK.WHEN INJURED LIFTED THAT WEIGHT THAT HIGH HE SPRAINED BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS BOLTING 3N THE CROSS-CUT BETWEEN 3 AND 4 ENTRIES. HE HAD DRILLED A HOLE IN THE TOP AND WENT AROUND THE BOLTER FOR A PIN WHEN HE SLIPPED ON LOOSE COAL AND ROCK, CAUSING HIS LEFT KNEE TO STRICK THE LIG2T FRAME ON THE OFF OPERATOR SIDE OF THE BOLTER.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK PULLING CM TRAILING CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY.ENTERED HPOSPITAL 4-5-85.
March 28, 1985
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
I NAME WAS DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE. WHILE REMOVING THE DRILL STEELS ONE FELL OUT HITTING HIM ON THE LEFT THUMB.
March 28, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R & F Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
LOADING SPLITTER BOX ON 4 WHEEL BUGGY.HE HELD BUGGY BY HANDLE USING HIS BODY WEIGHT TO STEADY BUGGY.BOX SLIPPED ON BUGGY EDGE LIFTING HIM ABOUT 8\\ OFF FLOOR.HE THEN FELL ONTO BUGGY HANDLE.PAI N IN GROIN AREA.
March 28, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS OPERATING THE RT SIDE OF THE ROOF DRILL. HE LAID HIS 4\ BOTTOM STEEL AGAINST THE MAST JACK & WAS BOLTING WITH HIS TOP STEEL WHEN HE LOWERED THE DRILL, IT CAUGHT THE BOTTOM STEEL SPRINGING IT OUTWARDS STRIKING HIS LEFT INSIDE KNEE. BRUISED LEFT KNEE.
March 28, 1985
OH · 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)
EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE WAS STEPPING BACK DOWN OFF THE LADDER WHICH LEADS TO THE LOWER FRAME WORK, HE STEPPED DOWN THROUGH A HOLE IN THE CATWALK STRIKING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE HANDRAIL. EMPLOYEE FURTHER STATED HE SEVERLY BRUISED LEFT LEG, SLIGHTLY BRUISED RIGHT LEG, HAD A SEVERE CONCUSSION AND SEVERLY BRUISED THIS LEFT EAR.
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
FELT SHARP PAIN IN SHOULDER AS HE WAS LOADING ROCK DUST ON THE SCOOP.
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE EMPLOYEE WALKED THROUGH A MAN DOOR AND SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE
Northwestern Resources Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PULLING O3 COMEALONG ON BACKLEG OF FAIR LEAD PULLED LOWER RIGHT GROIN
West Leatherwood Mining · Struck by flying object
REPLACING BROKEN CAT PAD ON MINER.LEFT HAND WAS INJURED AS BLOCKING KICKED OUT AND MINER CAUGHT HIS HAND.
Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A CAN OF CAUILKING & INJURED HIS BACK EMPLOYEE HAD FURTHER PROBLEMS & BEGAN TO LOSE TIME 8-7-85.
March 28, 1985
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
E & C Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING BELT STRAINED RT SIDE
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERBING RAIL BENDING JOB-18" PIECE OF RAIL BROKE FREE AND FLEW APPROX. 5\ STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE OUTSIDE OF RIGHT ANKLE.
March 28, 1985
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A RAISE ROUND. WHILE COLLARING A DRILL HOLE, A PIECE OF ROCK WAS KNOCKED LOOSE BY THE DRILL BIT. IT FELL AND HIT HIS THUMB WHILE IT RESTED ON THE DRILL CONTROLS.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHEN LIFTING SHOVEL OF WET COAL ONTO BELT
Inland Steel Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HANGING SET OF CHAIN HOIST WAS LIFTING WITH BODY IN STRAIN
EMPL REMOVING PERMANENT STOPING AND AS HE REMVOED A 8\\ X 16\\ CINDER BLOCK ,ONE FELL STRIKING EMPL ON TOP OFHIS FOOT.
Liberty Bell Fuel Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
STRAIN BACK WHILE PULLING RAIL
March 28, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED JOB TO HELP COVER A PILE OF CLINKER LOCATED IN T HE LIMESTONE QUARRY AREA EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SECURE THE WATERPROOF COVERING ON PILE WHEN HIGH WINDS CAUGHT THE COVER CAUSING THE COVER TO TWIST AROUND THE HAND THAT WAS HOLDING THE COVER CRUSING THE EMPLOYEES\S 4TH AND 5TH DIGIT FINGERS ON SEFT HAND.
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A STEEL WATER LINE AND P ULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK THAT CAUSED HIM TO FALL OVER THIS FURTHER AGRAVATED HIS BACK THE EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING AN ACUTE SPRAI N AND MISSED 6 DAYS OF WORK TO ALLOW IT REST
March 28, 1985
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quapaw Company · Fall on save level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING LOADER RADIATOR AND SLIPPED ON WET MUDDY STEP OF LOADER AND FELL TO THE GROUND.
March 28, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Wolf Creek Collieries Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPL SITTING ON TOP OF BATTERY OPERATED TRACTOR WHILE IT WAS SLOWLY PULLING MINER CABLE AND WAS NT WATCHING WHERE THE TRACTOR WAS GOING AND HIT HIS NECK ON HIGH LINE THAT WAS HUNG ACROSS THE E NTRY.
March 28, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS SCALING DOWN LOOSE TOP. WHEN ROCK FELL IT CAUSED PRY BAR TO HIT ANKLE AND FRACTURED IT.
March 28, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
D P Frost Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN STUCK HIS HAND IN CONVEYOR BELT ACCIDENTLY. EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN TOLD TO STAY CLEAR AND ASTHE CONVEYOR BELT STARTED UP EMPLOYEE\S HAND WAS THERE AS IF HE DIDN\T UNDERSTAND.
March 28, 1985
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
SLIPPED ON RAMP TO YARD COVERED WITH GRAVEL
Windsor Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS CARRYING PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE FROM SUPPLY CAR TO BELT LINE.INJURED STRUCK KNEE ON A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE HE WAS CARRYING.
March 28, 1985
CO · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS FINISHED WITH WORK SHOWERED & CHANGED & WAS WALKING TO BUT TO RIDE HOME WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A SLICK PATCH OF ICE & FELL TWISTING HIS ANKLE AS HE FELL
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKING UP LIMBER THE INJURED FELT A CATCH IN H IS NECK.
March 28, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
General Portland Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING UP CEMENT WITH PICK WHEN THE PICK SLIPPED AND HIT HIS SHIN
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED PERSON WAS LETTING THE WHEELS DOWN ON A SUPPLY CAR. HE CAUGHT HIS RING FINGER BETWEEN THE WHEEL FRAME & THE SUPPLY CAR.
March 28, 1985
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM THE EUCLID.IT WAS RAINING AND HE SLIPPED OFF OF THE LAST STEP.WHICH CAUSED 2 BROKEN TOES.THE LITTLE TOE AS WELL AS THE NEXT TO LITTLE TOE.
March 28, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Big River Industries Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BACK PLATE FROM JAW CRUSHER AS PLATE WAS BEING LIFTED BY A CRANE THE CRANE CABLE BROKE EMPLOYEE JUMPED TO AVOID THE CABLE AND FELL DOWN INTO JAW CRUSHER
March 28, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nacco Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS HELPING TO TAKE DOWN AND LOAD 6 X 20 LONG JOINT ON ALUMINUM PIPE IN TO MINE CAR WHEN PIPE ROLLED CAUGHT LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN CAR AND PIPE.
Atlantic Cement Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS LAYING KILN BRICK ON WEST SIDE OF KILN UNDER SCAFFOLD WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK & FELT PAIN.
March 28, 1985
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
APAC-Central, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I NAME WAS REMOVING BOLTS FROM SECTION OF CONVEYOR OF ASPALT PLANT BEING CONSTRUTED. THE CONVEYOR SWUNG FREE AT WHICH TIME MINER GRABBED CONVEYOR TO PROTECT ALLOW MINER. IN DOING SO MINER THU MB WAS PINNED BETWEEN ANOTHER SECTION OF CONVEYOR MINER RIGHT THUMB WAS BROKEN AT FIRST JOINT FROM HANDS OF CONVEYOR MINERS RIGHTG THUMB WAS BROKEN AT FIRST JOINT FROM HANDS THERE WAS NO LOSS
March 28, 1985
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Francis Material Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STRUCK AT A WEDGE WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER &ACCIDENTLY HIT A RAIL.THE HAMMER GLANCED OFF THE RAIL & HIT HIM ON THE TOE.
March 28, 1985
PA · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS REBUILDING THE FEEDERS IN 1 TRUCK DUMP AND DROPPED A PIECE OF STEEL ON HIS LEFT FOOT CAUSING INJURY.
HE WAS BOLTING LAST ROW OF BOLS AT THE FACE WHEN A ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK
March 28, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Centex Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE WAS PULLING CHAIN INSIDE #1 KILN WHEN HE STATED THAT HIS LWOER BACK WAS HURTING.
March 28, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black River Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE MAINTANCE TRAILER WHERE DRILL HAMMERS ARE REPAIRED. HE HAD PUT THE DRILL HAMMER ON A TWO WHEEL DOLLY TO TAKE IT TO THE FRONT OF IT WHERE THE DOOR IS LOCATED TO LOAD IT ON T HE BACK OF THE TRACTOR. THE DRILL HAMMER TILTED BACK CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN HANDLE ON DOLLY AND THE DRILL HAMMER.
March 28, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJ INSTALLING RIB ROOF BOLT WHEN PIECE OF ROCK 84\\ X 106\\ X 8\\ FELL FROM TOP.INJ EMPL PINNED TO MINE FLOOR WITH ROCK.
March 28, 1985
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Doverspike Brothers Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE OPERATING THE MIDDLE BRIDGE CARRIER IN THE N.W.W SECTION OF THE MINE HE LEANED OVER TO PULL THE CABLE IN ORDER TO S TART THE LOW BELT WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE SEAT OF TH E SEAT OF THE M.B.C. AND GOT BRUISED.
March 28, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING CAN OF DIESEL FUEL TO POUR INTO WELDER. STRAINED BACK FIRST DAY LOST 10 21 85.
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHEN HE WAS RIDING OUT INT HE MANTRIP ON THE PREVIOUS SHIFT THE TROLLEY POLE HAD COME OFF THE WIRE, BOUNCED & STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD. HE STATED THAT WHEN HE GOT UP THE NEXT MORNING HIS NECK WAS STIFF & HE THOUGHT HE OUGHT TO GO TO THE DOCTOR.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
YTHE INJURED EE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY & HURT HIS BACK.
March 28, 1985
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Cold Spring Granite Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING STONE BLOCK DERRICK, CAUGHT LEG BETWEEN TWO STONES
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE STEPPED OUT OF HIS MOTOR AND SOMETHING POPPED IN HIS KNEE
March 28, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS CARRYING WOODEN FORMS AT PANEL 26, GHRIZZLY LEVEL, WHEN H E FELT A PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.
March 28, 1985
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS TAKING A SHOWER AND GOT SOAP IN HIS EYES
March 28, 1985
MD · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INDIVIDUAL WAS WALKING UP THE ROADWAY WHEN HE STEPPED IN A RUT WHICH TWISTED HIS BACK CAUSING A SPRAIN.
March 28, 1985
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Callanan Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING A SCREEN NECK IN PLACE USING A 11/2 TON CHAIN HOIST & RACHET ON HOIST STARTED TURNING ALLOWING PC OF DECK TO STRIKE ANKLE OF EMPLOYEE APPROX WGT OF SCREEN DECK 1000#
Barnes & Tucker Company · Struck by flying object
MAN WAS BREAKING ROCK WITH SLEDGE HAMMER PIECE OF ROCK WENT INTO MAN LEFT EYE BETWEEN GLASSES.
March 27, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS MOVING RAILROAD CARS WITH SWITCHMASTER-BRAKES FAILED ON THE CARS CAUSING THE IMPACT CAUSING A CERVICAL SPINE STRAIN.
March 27, 1985
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R & S Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKER PULLED RIGHT SHOULDER MUSCLE WHILE CLIMBING ONTO SCRAPER.
Reading Anthracite Company · Struck against stationary object
GETTING OFF SHOVEL #280 STARTED TO WALK TO SHANTY AND TWISTED RT FOOT
March 27, 1985
IN · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
TEARING DOWN OLD OFFICES AND WAS TRYING TO KNOCK PLYWOOD OFF CEILING WITH 2 X 4 WHEN HE STRUCK PLYWOOD -HE JAMMED RIGHT HAND WITH THE 2 X 4 .DIDNT GO TO DR UNTIL 3-29-85.
March 27, 1985
CO · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bechtel Operating Service Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ATTENDANT DISLODGING LARGE PIECE OF COAL CLOGGING THE HOPPER DOOR WHICH FEEDS CRUSHER BELT.USING PRYBAR HE WAS PULLING TOWARD HIS BODY WHEN COAL DISLODGED.THE SUDDEN JERKING BACKWARDS CAUSED A STRAIN IN BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BACK.
March 27, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Monterey Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNPLUG THE SUCTION PORT ON THE RT SIDE OF THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER ON THE NIPPLE FOR THE HOSE OR A PROTRUDING BOLT WHILE REACHING DOWN TO REMOVE THE SUCTION HOSE
March 27, 1985
KY · Coal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
OTHER
Hawkeye Services Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING A MECHANICAL PROBLEM UNDERNEATH A ROCK TRUCK. AS HE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK EMPLOYEE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEG.
March 27, 1985
AL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tommy Stimpson Excavating Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE INJURED WAS UNLOADING AN UNDERGROUND CONTINUOUS MINER FROM A LOWBOY TRAILER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND SPRAINING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.IT WAS RAINING AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
March 27, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kesscoals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJ PICKING UP TIMBER AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
I.NAME & ANOTHER WORKER WERE BOLTING TOP ON THE SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF COAL FELL FROM THE RIB & STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PLASTERING STOPPINGS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK AND SLATE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE MINE ROOF, STRIKING THE TOP AND BACK OF HIS HEAD.
March 27, 1985
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
MACHINERY
Rockwood Stone Inc · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FROM PLANT ONTO EMPLOYEES FOOT
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS HELPING SET POSTS IN THE 6 RIGHT SECTION IN ORDER TO BEGIN FENDERING A BLOCK OF COAL WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING THE POSTS HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK HE REPORTED THE I NJURY BEFORE HE WENT OUT OF THE MINE AT THE END OF THE SHIFT
March 27, 1985
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Pontiki Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPL RUNNING MOTOR AND HIS HAND HIT A PIECE OF ROCK.
March 27, 1985
OH · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL WORKING OFF A LADDER WHEN LADDER SLIPPED ENMPL FELL HITTING HIS KNEE.
Magma Copper Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING A RAILROAD TIE WITH AN AXE, A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW OFF, STRIKING THE RIGHT LENSE OF HIS GLASSES. THISD INCIDENT RESULTED IN A CORNEAL ABRASION, RIGHT EYE, CAUSING EMP LOYEE TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
A PLASTIC 3\\ WATER DISCHARGE LINE CAME LOOSE FROM ROOF STRIKING INJ ON SHOULDER.
March 27, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
SETTING POWER TUBE AND CABLE OF SCOOP BLEW OUT BURNING FINGERS.
March 27, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
WORKED FOR A LONG TIME ON HIS KNEES, UNDER A SCREEN WELDING IN THE WET SAND.
Ozark-Mahoning Company · Struck against a moving object
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING TRUCK UNDERGROUND, STRUCK LARGE ROCK IN ROAD, STRAINING RIGHT SIDE.
BUMPED KNEE ON ANGLE IRON.
Arch Of Kentucky · Struck by falling object
INJURED STRUCK BY RIB ROLL.
March 27, 1985
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kesscoals Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED PERSON WAS A BELTMAN WHO WAS ASSIGNED TO A BELT JOB FOR THIS SHIFT. HE WENT TO THE FACE AREA ON HIS OWN WHERE MEN WERE TIMBERING & 1 TIMBER MAN SET A TIMBER TURNED TO GET WEDGE AT FELL OUT STRIKING I.NAME IN BACK.
Molycorp Inc · Fall from machine
EMPL RODE MANTRIP TO GRIZZLY LEVEL MECHANIC SHOP.WHILE GETTING OFF MANTRIP HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF DECK LOSING BALANCE HE GRABBED MANTRIP WITH LEFT ARM TO HOLD HIMSELF.AT THIS TIME HE FELT PAIN ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER.
March 27, 1985
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Feldspar Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING HYD.RAM WITH A WOOD SPACER AND WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE UNIT,THE WOOD SPACER FLEW OUT AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE\S RIGHT ARM.
March 27, 1985
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dominion Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LOADING BUNDLES OF ROOF BOLTS ON THE SHUTTLE CAR HE WAS OPERATING
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED AND FELL ON CONCRETE HITTING KNEE CAP.
March 27, 1985
IL · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STATES WHILE LIFTING BOXES OF BOLTS AND BEARING CAPS, FELT PAIN IN BOTH GROIN AREAS.
March 27, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
ELECTRICAL
Granite Construction Co · Flash burns (electric)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING JUST METER TO CHECK WIRING ON CONVYERO C6 WHEN A WIRE CAME OUT OF CIRCUIT AND BREAKER AND SHORTED TO INCOMING LINE THIS CAUSED BURNS TO FACE EYES AND HANDS .
THE INJURED WAS TEARING OUT A BELT TUBE WHEN HE STEPPED ONA 2X4 THAT HAD A NAIL IN IT. THE BOARD FLEW UP STRICKING HIS LEG. THE NAIL STRUCK HIS LEG CAUSING A LACERATION.
March 27, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockwood Energy & Mineral Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED WAS PICKING BONEY FROM A PICKING TABLE HE REACHED FOR A PIECE OF BONEY AND ANOTHER PIECE OF BONEY ROLLED DOWN AND PINCHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE TWO PIECES
March 27, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Pacific Milling Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE PRODUCTION JUNK YARD ROLLING OLD PIPE OFF TRUCK, PIPE HIT GROUND AND ROLLED BACK ON TO FOOT.
March 27, 1985
PA · Coal
assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager
MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE GAVE INASTRUCTIONS TO MINER OP FOR THE NEXT MINING PROCEDURE. THE INJURED EE SAT ALONG THE RIB WHILE THE MINER OP WAS CLEANING UP THE CUT. WHILE THE MINER OP WAS CLEANING CUT THE MACHINE S LEWED INTO THE RIB PINNING INJURED.
Ember Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
STEPPED ON ROCK, TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
I WAS HELPING THE LOADER OPERTOR UNHOOK WATER ON THE LOADER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON MY FOOT.
March 27, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE INJURY OCCURED A FOLLOWS BECAUSE THERE WAS NO WITNESSES THE INJURED EMPLOYEE COULD NOT RECALL WHAT HAPPEN. AFTER CONDUCTING AN ACCIDENT .
March 27, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS PARKING MANTRIP AND AFTER IT WAS SHUT OFF, IT SLID DOWN THE HILL BACKWARDS AND RAN INTO THE RIB.
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN STATED, THAT WHILE HE WS USING PROP TO PUSH RAILS BACK OVER DOOR OF RAIL TRUCK, HE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN PROP & DOOR OF RAIL TRUCK.
March 27, 1985
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dominion Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object
HE WAS TRYING TO PULL A ROCK OFF THE SHUTTLE CAR THE ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIS KNEE
March 27, 1985
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED EMPLOYEE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE PULLING LEG JACKS OFF OF THE FACE,USING A CABLE AND SHEAVE WHEEL.INJURED EMPLOYEE STARTED PULLING THE SLACK OUT OF THE CABLE,WHEN THE VERSATRAC OPERA TRAC OPERATOR STARTED PULLING THE CABLE CATCHING HIS HAND IN THE SHEAVE WHEEL.
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE TORQUING BOLTS DOWN ON THE FINISH MILL TH EINJURED FOOT SLIPPED & TWISTED ANKLE.
March 27, 1985
MO · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL TARPING TRAILER WHEN HE FELL FROM IT BREAKING HIS WRIST.
D P Frost Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM LOADER & PULLED A CHEST MUSCLE
March 27, 1985
OH · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
I.NAME WAS HELPING GREASE A FEEDER AS HE PULLED HIMSELF UNDER THE FEEDER HE BUMPED HIS RT KENE ON THE EDGE OF THE FEEDER
Gateway Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS HELPING TO MOVE A 6" X 14\ STEEL BEAM, STEEL BEAM DISLODGED A 6" X 6" X 44" PIECE WOOD, WOOD STRUCK INJURED ON THE RIGHT FOOT RESULTING INA FRACTURE OF THE SECOND METATARSAL.
March 27, 1985
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP ALONG RAILROAD TRACK HE STEPPED ONTO A RAIL AND SLIPPED TWISTING HIS RT ANKLE
March 27, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Atlantic Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STARTED TO UNLOAD BUCKET OF FRONTEND LOADER BEFORE BUCKET WAS COMPLETELY DOWN. BROKEN AND CUT SMALL TOE L-FOOT.
March 27, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKING UP DRUM HURT BACK.
March 27, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Maxville Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS JUMPING UP INTO A TRUCK TO WORK ON IT, WHEN HE DISLOCATED HIS KNEE. HE WAS ABLE TO GET IT BACK IN PLACE ON HIS OWN. LATER THAT SAME DAY WHILE HE WAS WORKING ON A LOADER IT KICKED OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HAD TO PUT IT BACK IN PLACE FOR HIM. 7 DAYS LATER WHILE LOADING HOLES IT CAME OUT AGAIN AND THEY COULDN\T GET IT TO GO BACK. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TOOK HIM T
River Hill Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
TRYING TO OPEN WINDOW ON DRAG-GLASS BROKE CUTTING WRIST.
March 27, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Sunshine Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
AS HE WAS DUMPING A BUCKET LOAD OF MUCK A HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC HOSE BROKE AND SPRAYED HOT OIL INTO HIS EYES
March 27, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Homestake Mining Company Of California · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL SLIPPED ON ICE & SNOW TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH RIGHT ARM.EMPL FELL STRAINING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
March 27, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Missouri Rock Inc · Fall from machine
I.NAME WAS GETTING OFF A 966 FRONT END LOADER WHEN HE JUMPED OFF HE TGWISTED HIS ANKLE
March 27, 1985
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE REMOVING A CHAIN FROM A BUNDLE OF RODS, THE BUNDLE SHIFTED CATCHING THE INJURED LEG BETWEEN BUNDLES.
March 27, 1985
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ltv Steel Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
HYDRAULIC CRANE WAS STUCK IN THE MUD ALONG THE PIPELINE.INJURED WAS TRYING TO PUSH A 3\DIAMETER BIRCH TREE UNDER THE LEFT FRON WHEEL.THE BRANCHES BROKE,CAUSING HIM TO FALL AGAINST THE TIRE,ST STRIKING HIS LEFT HIP.
March 26, 1985
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
THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF CARDBOARD AND SPRAINED HIS ANKLE
March 26, 1985
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Arkansas Lime Company · Flash burns (electric)
EE WAS REPEATING THE PROCEEDURE OF REMOVING THE FUSES FROM THE ELECTRICAL BOX AFTER IT HAD BEEN DISENGAGED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE BOX WAS OLD & DEFECTIVE & POWER WAS NOT SHUT OFF. AS THE EE ATTEMPTED THE LAST FUSE HIS WATCH TOUCHED THE BOX & CAUSED THE BOX TO SHORT OUT & EXPLODE. ONLY FLASH BURN WAS EXPERIENCED NO SHOCK.
Atlantic Cement Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN DRILL STEEL & WRENCH.
March 26, 1985
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Badger Mining Corporation · Struck by powered moving object
March 26, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Lubbock Asphalt Products Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING STEEL WITH A TORCH AND A PIECE OF METAL SLAG FELL INTO HIS BOOT.
March 26, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Centex Cement Corp · Struck by falling object
EE WAS WORKING ON KILN WHEN A BRICK FELL ON INSTEP OF RT FOOT & BROKE LITTLE TOE.
March 26, 1985
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG THE PAYLOADER TO LOAD CLAY ON THE INTERPLANT TRUCK. HE HAD THE BUCKET DOWN TO SCOOP UP CLAY FROM A CONCRETE FLOOR, WHICH HAS AN ELEVATION OF APPROX. 2 INCHES AT THE POINT. THE BUCKET HIT3THE ELEVATED CONCRETE, WHICH CAUSED EMPLOYEES NECK TO BE JERKED, DAMAGING A NERVE IN HIS NECK AND SHOULDER.
March 26, 1985
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Minerals Inc · Fall from machine
I NAME WAS ON A PALLET THAT WAS ON A LIFT TRUCK AND PALLET BROKE. HE FELL TO FLOOR APPROX. 3 FT.
March 26, 1985
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Cement Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
VICTIM WAS DRAGGING TROUGHING IDLER TO HOIST WAY ON BELT #2 WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS MOVING DRILL STEEL SO BOOM COULD BE LOWERED & PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
March 26, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Manville Sales Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON 2ND LEVEL,HALFWAY UP APUP PALLETIZED PRODUCTION TO BE TARPED.EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE,FOOT CAUGHT IN PALLER AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND.
March 26, 1985
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 WAS DEMONSTRATING A PROBLEM W/A PACKING MACHINE WHEN CEMENT BAG RUPTURED SPRAYING CEMENT DUST INTO EYE.
March 26, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
ELECTRICAL
Kennecott Ray Mines Division · Contact with electrical current
INJ AND WITNESS RE PLACING BELT DRIVE GEAR BOX WERE PREPARING TO USE OVERHEAD CRANE TO LOWER BOX 10\ TO GROUND LEVEL.INJ HOLDING ONTO GUARD RAIL WITH RIGHT HAND-AC TIVATED CRANE CONTROLS WITH LEFT HAND AND REC\D ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
March 26, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
SLIPPED AND CAUGHT LEG BETWEEN PIPES.
March 26, 1985
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Colloid Company Mineral Group · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PLACING SHEET METAL IN METAL RACK
Benjamin Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
MOVING A PIECE OF STEEL AND IT GOT HUNG UP AND HE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS LEFT SIDE ON A SUPPORT FOR THE STEPS
March 26, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gex Hardy Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE LIFTING A RETARDER TO BE PLACED IN A 637 PAN THE PART THAT CABLE WAS HOOKED ON RETARDER BROKE OFF & RETARDER FELL ON HIS RT HAND (APPROX WT OF RETARDER IS 225#)
March 26, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING BOARDS FROM RACK WHEN BOARD SLIPPED OUT OF HAND & HIT LEFT LEG FRACTURING IT
March 26, 1985
IL · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER ON END LOADER, STEPPED DOWN INTO A HOLE, JERKING MAN\S RIGHT KNEE.
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS IN PROCESS OF MOVING STAGELOADER EQUIPMENT ON LONGWALL NEARGATE WHEN HE SLIPPED TWISTED HIS KNEE AREA WAS WET AND MUDDY.
Mississippi Potash Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING RAMCAR AND BUMPED HIS HEAD ON LOW BACK IN AREA 169.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TIGHTENING BOLTS ON TAILPIECE. RATCHET SLIPPED OFF BOLT STRIKING RIGHT ANKLE.
Quarto Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
VICTIM WAS WALKING TO MANTRIP, STEPPED ON LOOSE MATERIAL AND TRIPPED FALLING TO THE MINE FLOOR TWISTING HIS BACK.
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS WALKING TO MANTRIP AND TWISTED HER RIGHT ANKLE,SPRAINING SAME.
Marson Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE TRAVELING UNDER LOW CEILING, EMPLOYEE LIFTED UP HIS HEAD, STRIKING A CROSSBAR.
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
SAFETY CHAIN CONNECTED BETWEEN SUPPLY MOTOR AND SUPPLY CAR.MOTOR AND CAR WOULDNT COUPLE BECAUSE CHAIN FELL BETWEEN COUPLERS.INJURED REACHED DOWN TO PULL CHAIN OUT.SUPPLY CAR DRIFTED BACKWARDS CAUSING CHAIN TO TIGHTEN AND CATCH HIS HAND BETWEEN TOP OF COUPLER AND CHAIN.
Coal Bucket Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS ATTEMPING TO PUT A HALF HEADER BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE FEEDER AND THE ROOF WHEN THE HALF HEADER GOT CAUGHT WITH THE CHAIN AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT FINGER.
March 26, 1985
KY · Coal
cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator
ELECTRICAL
A & E Coal Co Inc · Flash burns (electric)
CAUGHT BOLTER CABLER WITH CUTTING MACHINE GOT OFF CUTTER TO C HECK CABLE & THE CABLE FLASHED. RECEIVED BURNS ON THE LEFT HAND & RT LEG.
March 26, 1985
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paramont Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THIS MAN SAID HE WAS PICKING UP MINER CABLE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
March 26, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I WAS STRAIGHTENING OUT A ROOF PIN AND FELT MY BACK PINCH.
March 26, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE AND A CO WORKER WAS INSTALLING VENTILATION TUBING IN THE 4 IN THE PROCESS OF HANGING THE TUBING IN THE WORKING PLACE A PARTICLE ON TUBED RIGHT EYE OVER THE OP OF HIS SAFETY GLASSES.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME STEPPED OFF A TRACK JEEP LOST HIS BALANCE AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE. HAPPENED NEAR MOTOR PIT AT ELECTRICIAN SHACK.
Emery Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PULLING SHIELDS WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN THEM AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEG
March 26, 1985
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Benjamin Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS CHECKING DRAINAGE UNIT AND THE PIPE CAME DOWN AND STRUCK HIM AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN INJURING HIS BACK AND LEFT SHOULDER.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS LIFTING THE BAGGED GRAVEL MIX TO THE TOP OF THE OVERCAST BEING BUILT WHEN HE FELT PAINS IN HIS RIGHT HIP AND RIGHT LEG. THIS WAS IN QUESTION AND WORKMAN'S COMP DID NOT PICK UP INTIL 12-4-85 AND THIS EMPLOYEE WENT ON TOTAL DISABILITY ON 2-22-86 =52 DAYS LOST.
March 26, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE HELPING CARRY A METAL STAND WHEN HE DROPPED IT ON TOP OF RT FOOT BRUISED TOP OF RT FOOT
March 26, 1985
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING COAL S PILLAGE AT FEEDER-COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN UP WHEN HE CROSSED 1 EAST BELT
March 26, 1985
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STRAIN LOWER BACK WHILE UNLOADING SUPPLIES FROM SCOOP TO BOLTER.
March 26, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME STATED THAT HE HAD JUST STARTED TO DRILL HIS NEXT HOLE AND THE HOLE WAS APPROX 3 IN IN DEPTH WHEN HIS DRILL STEEL THAT HE WAS USING BROKE AT THE TOP OF THE DEEP CHUCK AND THE DRILL STEE L STRUCK HIM ON THE RT SIDE OF HIS UPPER BODY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPL HAD GOTTEN OFF ELEVATOR AND STARTED TOWARD B-LINE WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO TWIST RIGHT KNEE.STARTED LOSING TIME 4-11-85.
March 26, 1985
OH · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarto Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS BENT OVER LIFTING BELT WHEN HE STRUCK HIS BACK ON A PROTRUDING SECTION OF BELT STRUCTURE.
March 26, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
ELECTRICAL
Peabody Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)
INJURED STATED THE RESISTANCE BOX SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A BURN TO HIS LEFT FOREARM
EMPLOYEE WAS COVERED BY ROCK MEASURING 47 X 63 X 03 IN THICKNESS.
Magma Copper Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS BARRING A ROCK IN THE RAILMAT, THE ROCK CAME DOWN AND THE BAR STRUCK HIS LEFT WRIST. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN AN UNDISPOLACED FRACTURE OF THE LEFT WRIST, CAUSING EMPLOYEE T LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
Canterbury Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE MAN WAS LIFTING THE MINER CABLE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE MAN WORKED 3-27-85 THEN REPORTED OFF ON 3-28-85.
March 26, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED WAS STARTING TO DRILL A ROOF BOLT HOLE. AS HE WAS HOLDING THE ROOF OLT STEEL A PIECE OF ROOF FELL. THE ROCK WHICH WAS 9"X11"X2 1/2" THICK PINCHED HIS FINGER AGAINST THE DRILL CHUCK
Barnes & Tucker Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MAN WAS REPAIRING WATERLINE AND SLIPPED ON WET BOARD SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.
March 26, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
I NAME WAS PUSHING ON A MANTRIP TO ALIGN IT UP OVER A SET OF TRUCKS. WHILE HE WAS DOING THIS HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN THE GROIN. FILLED OUT ACCIDENT REPORT 3-27-85.
March 25, 1985
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Carbon Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS BLOCKING A SUPPLY CAR BACK ON THE TRACK AND STATED HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE REACHING FOR A CRIB BLOCK FROM A KNEELING POSITION.
March 25, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H M Holloway Inc · Fall from machine
I,NAME JUMPED OFF A RIG AND HURT HIS BACK.
March 25, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE PULLING ROOF BOLTER CABLE OFF BY HAND HE STRAIND HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE WORKED FROM 3/25/85 TO 4/6/85 HE DID NOT START MISING WORK UNTILL 4/8/85.
March 25, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MAN STATED THAT HE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF TOP FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS & STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD & SHOULDERS NECK MUSCLE SPASM.
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF HAUL UNIT TURNED FEET ON ROCKS AND FELL STRIKING HIS LEGS ON THE HAUL UNIT
March 25, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE STATED HE WA8 LFITING 50# SACKS.
March 25, 1985
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS STNADING ON A LADDER ON A LOADER WHEN THE LADDER SLIPPED & THE EE FELL TO THE SHOP FLOOR.
March 25, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Standard Slag Company · Struck by flying object
DUST BLOWING INTO CAB OF DOZER-DOOR NOT CLOSED.FOREIGN OBJECT IN RIGHT EYE.
March 25, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
OPERATOR WAS DISMOUNTING FROM LOADER AND SLIPPED ON STEP WHICH WAS COVERED WITH MUD AND FELL ON TO THE GROUND
March 25, 1985
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MCC, Inc. · Fall from ladders
HE WAS WORKING ON A PRIMARY CRUSHING PLANT. COMING DOWN THE LADDER AT QUITING TIME. HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL ABOUT 4 FEET TOT THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS BACK ON SOME LOOSE STONES.
March 25, 1985
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fountain Bay Mining Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHAIN BORKE ON SHIFT WHEEL AND SSLOPED INTO LEFT LEG.
March 25, 1985
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Eveleth Mines · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS DUMPING A WHEELBARROW INTO A SKIP WHEN HE FELT A TWINGE OF PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
March 25, 1985
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I.NAME WAS STEPPING FROM A 988 LOADER ONTO A FUEL TANK WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ABOUT 3\ DOWN LANDING ON HIS LEFT FOOT RESULTING IN A SPRAIN OR POSSIBLE FRACTURE.
Newmont USA Limited · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS WORKING ON CABLE TRAY WHICH WAS RUNNING ON CONVEYOR. HE STOOD UP & HIT HEAD ON BEAM CAUSING INJURY TO THE NECK AREA.
March 25, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Covia Solutions Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A RAIL ROAD BAR TRYING TO OPEN A RAIL CAR DOOR BAR SLIPPED OUT OF THE HOLE THAT IT WAS IN HITTING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE CHEST HE RECEIVED A BRUISED CHEST
March 25, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Crushed Stone Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING BELT ON ROCK CRUSHER. HE WAS TURNING THE TEETH OF THE CRUSHER WITH HIS FEET. HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF HAMMER.
March 25, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
MACHINERY
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS OPERATING KOMATSU DOZER ALONG SIDE THE QUARRY WHEN THE DIRT CAVED IN & CAME DOWN ON HIM HE WAS ABLE TO CLIMB OUT BUT ROCK & DIRT THAT HAD BROKEN THRU DOOR INJURED HIS LEFT SHOULDER
March 25, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Riverside Cement Company · Struck against stationary object
THE MAN WAS IN THE SKIP BASEMENT, AND WAS WALKING UNDER A LOW PIECE OF ANGLE IORN UNDER THE SKIP. HE HIT THE ANGLE IRON WITH HIS HARDHAT, CAYUSING A STRAIN IN HIS NECK AND UPPER BACK.
March 25, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator
MACHINERY
Premier Silica LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRILLING A 7/8" HOLE IN CONCRETE WITH A 1/2" DRILL MOTOR. DRILL BIT HUNG UP IN HOLE SPINNING DRILL MOTOR.
March 25, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bedcor Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME SHIF MECHANIC WAS MAKING REPAIRS TO R-85 EUCLID ROCK TRUCK REAR SUSPENSION HYDRAULIC PORTA POWER PRESS WAS BEING USED FOR TENSION SUSPENSION PADS PRESS KICKED OUT FROM ITS POSITION STR IKING I.NAME IN THE CHEEK
Joson Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WENT TO THROW A HAMMER DOWN BELT LINE & STRUCK I NAME IN SIDE OF HIS HEAD BRUISING CHEAK BONE AND LOOSENING A COUPLE OF TEETH (APPROX)
March 25, 1985
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM SCRAPER SLIPPED ON LAST STEP AND SPRAIN RIGHT ANKLE.
March 25, 1985
PA · Coal
shopman repair cars, mechanic
MACHINERY
Pennsylvania Mines Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING 20IN LATHE BORING OUT A SPROCKET HE STUCK HIS THUMB INSIDE SPROCKET AS IT WAS TURNING TO CHECK THE INSIDE BORE & HIS THUMB GOT CAUGHT IN KEYWAY IT TOOK HIS THUMB BETWEEN SPROCKET & BORING TOOL
March 25, 1985
MO · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I NAME WAS MOVING DOWN SOME STAIRS PULLING AGAINST A WATER HOSE. THE HOSE GAVE WAY TO HER AND SHE FELL DOWN THE STAIRS.
Lost Mountain Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL USING COME-ALONG TO MOVE TRAILING CABLE AT DRAGLINE WHEN COME-ALONG JERKED FROM LOAD OF CABLE STRIKING EMPL ON RIGHT HAND.
March 25, 1985
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Martiki Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
OPERATING #186 GOODBARY PROCEEDING EAST ON STOCKTON ROAD INTO PETERCAVE WHEN HE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD.SEAT BOTTOMED OUT AND DIDNT HAVE AIR SHOCK SEAT PROPERLY ADJUSTED -BACK STARTED HURTING.
March 25, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON TRAM SWITCH OF TRACK JEEP, SPRAYING CLEANER ON CONTACTS, RELEASED SPRAYER WHILE REMOVING CAN AND KEPT SPRAYING HIT MAN IN "L" EYE.
March 25, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING BOLTER CANOPY WHEN ROCK FELL HITTING CANOPY AND SLIDING DOWN ON EMPLOYEE PINNING HIM
Kerry Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING DRAGLINE WITH PUTTY KNIFE. HOOK ROLLER CAUGHT RIGHT ARM AND HAND.
Colorado Yampa Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE CARRYING PIECE OF METAL ACROSS THE DECK OF COAL TRUCK EMPL STEPPED ON A BOLT AND TWISTED HIS BAKCK.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
THE INJURED WAS SOUNDING TOP WITH A PICK HAMMER. A PIECE OF TOP FELL HITTING THE HAMMER AND AS B I NAME FELL THE HAMMER POINT HIT HIM IN THE LEFT LEG.
Coal Bucket Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS CLEANING FOOT SHAFT OF CONVEYOR ON CONTINOUS MINER AND TRYING TO REACH ROPE TO HOOK TO CONVEYOR CHAIN AND GOT IN ANAURKARD POSITION AND HOLLOWED FOR HELP.
Bcnr Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE SPIKING TRACK ON MAINLINE HAULAGE THE I NJURED EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS NECK.
March 25, 1985
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United States Fuel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS WALKING BY THE BELT DRIVE AND HAD TO GO UNDER A LOW HANGING CABLE. HE SAID HE BENT OVER TO GO UNDER THE CABLE ANBD SLIPPED IN THE MUD AND TWISTED HIS BACK. THE INJURED SAID HIS BAC K & LEGS FELT TNGLEY.
March 25, 1985
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
INJURED STATED HE TWISTED HIS RT KNEE WHILE SWINGING TRACK HAMMER
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A ROCK DUST HOSE ALONGSIDE OF THE ROOF DRILL, WHEN A PC OF RIB ROLLED AND STRUCK HIM ON RT. KNEE.
March 25, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Manville Sales Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING SCREENS, LIFTED MOTOR ON SCREEN WHEN FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING MECHANIC TO TWIST KNEE.
March 25, 1985
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fountain Bay Mining Company Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHAIN BORKE ON SHIFT WHEEL AND SLOPEED INTO LEFT LEG.
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPAIRING A DRIVE SHAFT ON A SERVICE MACHINE.
March 25, 1985
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
I.NAME WAS OPERATING BULLDOZER PUSHING PANS.HE BACKED DOZER UP NEAR EDGE OF BANK.HE WENT TOO FAR BACK AND DOZER OVERTURNED.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT WHILE PULLING ON RAIL IN THE TRACK ENTRY ON #4 SECTION, HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SIDE.
Lamplighter Mining Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING PIECE OF METAL AND FLOOR FRADING HE WAS STANDING ON SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL
March 25, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by falling object
MAN WAS WALKING TOWARD BACK OF ROOF BOLTER. A PIECE OF TOP FELL 5\3" X 21" X 6\ THICK HITTING HIM ON HEAD, SHOULDER, LEG AND HAND (TOP FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS APPROX. 30\ FROM FACE OF #2 ENTRY ). RESULTED IN 4 STITCHES TO RIGHT KNEE AND 2 STITCHES TO HEAD.
Martiki Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPL STEPPED FROM DRILL LANDING ON A HARD OBJECT WITH LEFT HEEL.
ROUGH BOTTOM CAUSED SCOOP TO BOUNCE WHEN IT RUN OVER HOLES IN BOTTOM AND POSSIBLY SPRAINED EMPL BACK.
March 25, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pontiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING CABLE OFF REEL FOR ROOFBOLTER,EMPL STRAINED HIS BACK.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
12 NO.SECTION HELPING MECHANIC LIFT PINNER BLOWER MOTOR.NOTICED PAIN IN HIS BACK LATER-180 MIN.AS HE WAS STARTING TO ENTER OPERATORS\ COMPARTMENT OF MINER.MOTOR WEIGHT -50 LBS.
March 25, 1985
VA · Coal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by powered moving object
INJURED WAS WATCHING PINNER CABLE WHEN PINNER OPERATOR BACKED THE PINNER MACHINE UPON HIS FOOT.
March 25, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON WEST CRUSHER, INSTALLING BOWL LINER AND CAUGHT FINGER IN SAME.
March 25, 1985
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERA TING 3/4 TON FORD CREW CAB PICKUP ON HI-RAIL EN ROUTE TO HARBOR FOLLOWING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OPERATING A PETTIBONE ALSO ON HI-RAIL WHEN PETTIBONE SLOWED DOWN AT ROGENA HAULRO ADK CROSSING EMPLOYEE OPERATING PICKUP IMPACTED ROAR OF PETTIBONE CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HEAD ON WINDSHIELD CAUSING CONCUSSION & POSSIBLE NECK/BACK INJURY
March 25, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbia Quarry Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CLEANING OUT DUST BIN. SLIPPED AND INJURED KNEE. MATERIAL SHIFTED.
March 25, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Illinois Minerals Company · Fall onto or against objects
WORKER WAS FILLING BATTERIES WITH WATER & TRIPPED OVER TAILS OF PROTECTIVE APRON, CAUSING HIM TO FALL AGAINST A WOODEN PALLET. THIS FALL CAUSED A BRUISE TO LOWER BACK MUSCLES.
March 25, 1985
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Georgia-Field Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL HELPING TO PULL BIG HOOK PULL CABLE UP ONTO ROCK AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
March 25, 1985
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Tri County Asphalt Corp · Struck against a moving object
WHILE DUMPING A LOAD OF STONE THE HYD HOSE LINE BROKE AND EUCLID BODY CAME BASCK DOWN AND JOLTED I NAME S NECK.
March 25, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
TAKING OUT MAGNET. BENT OVER TO GET CRANE CONTROLLER & HIT RIGHT EYE ON WLEDING ROD.
March 24, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Lead Company Of Missouri · Fall to the walkway or working surface
I.NAME WAS HOSING FROM BEHIND COPPER PUMP AND S TEPPED OVER SHORT WALL APPROX 12 IN DIVIDER AND TURNED HER ANKLE THE FLOOR SHE STEPPED ONTO WAS NOT CLUTTERED OR WET
March 24, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Texas Cement Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EE WAS STANDING3OUTSIDE THE EAST DOOR OF THE COOLER WITH THE DOOR OPEN SOME HOT DUST BLEW ON HIM.
March 23, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THREADS ON HITCH PIN END WHEN A PIECE OF THE THREAD LODGED IN RT HAND
March 23, 1985
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J & J Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL HIT KNEE W3TH PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE WHILE UNLOAD IT FROM SCOOP.
March 23, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ember Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HURT BACK LIFTING A HYDRULIC JACK THAT WAS BEING REPLACED ON ROOF BOLTER-DID NOT HEAR OF INJURY UNTIL 3-29-85.
March 23, 1985
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ON A 6 TON MOTOR WITH TRANSPORT OF ROCK DUST. HE LOST CONTROL OF MOTOR DOWN A GRADE. HE JUMPED OFF THE MOTOR STRIKING LEFT LEG ON A POST FRACTURE.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS GETTING OFF THE BULLDOZER HE CLAIMS WHILE STEPPING ON THE CAT PADS HE SLIPPED AND WRENCHED HIS BACK
March 23, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CABLE STRUCK LEG WHEN SNATCH BLOCK BROKE.
March 23, 1985
OK · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hickory Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CHAIN SLIPPED ALLOWING TD25BELLYPAN TO FALL AND PIN MECHANICS.
March 23, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corporation · Struck by rolling or sliding object
CHANGING A ROLLER ON #7 BELT LINE.EMPLOYEE WAS ALIGNING A HOLE IN THE SHAFT WITH THE HOLE IN THE CHANNEL TO PUT THE BOLT IN.EMPLOYEE WAS UNABLE TO USE THE STEEL DRIFT PIN TO ALIGN THE HOLE AN ALIGN THE HOLE AND USED HIS FINGER.THE SHAFT MOVED INJURING HIS FINGER.
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON DEBRIS AFTER CLIMBING DOWN FROM A SHOVEL.
March 23, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPL STEPPING DOWN FROM CATWALK TO RAIL CAR WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING SPRAINING HIS LEFT ANKLE.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
VICTIM WAS DRILLING ROOF BOLT HOLES AND SHOT HOLES WITH THE GALIS AND AS HE WAS POSITIONING THE CANOPY AGAINST THE ROOF FOR A HOLE THE RIB ROLLED OFF STRIKING VICTIM ON LEG AND ANKLE.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL STRUCK ON RIGHT FOOT BY COWL OF SHEARER.COWL SEPARATED FROM RANGING ARM WHILE HE WAS PLACING WOODEN BLOCK BETWEEN COWL AND RANGING ARM.
March 23, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R & F Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE CHANGING GREASE REEL THE REEL SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS AND STRUCK HIS LEFT KNEE
March 23, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Professional Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJ HELPING BOLT TOP AND HOT LEFT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN ROOF STEEL AND HEAD OF BOLTER BREAKING INDEX FINGER AND BROKE SKIN ON 2 OTHER FINGERS.
March 23, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Westmoreland Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMP WAS WORKING ON A CHUTE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL
March 23, 1985
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SPRAINED KNEE WHILE WORKING IN THE SILO WORK PLATFORM
March 22, 1985
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Johnson Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
UNDER GROUND IN OPEN TYPE RUBBER TIRED MANTRIP CAR PULL BY RUBBER ELKHORN TRACTOR RAISED UP ON MANTRIP CAR AND HIT ROOF.
March 22, 1985
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
OTHER
Barnes & Tucker Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERSON SAID THERE IS NO DIRECT INCIDENT TO RELATE TO ACCIDENT WAS EXAMINING BELTLINE AND FELT BURNING SENSATION IN BACK AND RT HIP
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN STATES I WAS WALKING AND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN RIB AND MOVING MANTRIP I HIT MY HEAD AGAINST A CRIB AND S TRUCK MY RT LOWER LEG AGAINST THE MANTRIP
Asarco Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A MINOR BURN TO THE LEFT HAND WHILE WELDING, BURT SUFFERED AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE BURN CREAM USED TO TREAT HIM.
Kaiser Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL ALLEGES HE WAS WALKING DOWN THE SLOPE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL.HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND HURT RIGHT SHOULDER.
West Leatherwood Mining · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF ROCK -BONE-FELL FROM BROW ALONG RIB THUS STRIKING I.NAME ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT.
March 22, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MAN WAS CLIMBIN1 LADDER, SLIPPED HURT ANKLE.
March 22, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by falling object
WAS DRILLING & WALKED BACK TO MAKE UP A BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF SHALE FELL FROM WITHIN A FAULT AREA IN THE INTERSECTION AND STRUCK THE ROOF BOLTER, RIGHT ARM AND FOOT FO EMPLOYEE. RESULTED IN FIV E STITCHES.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TAKING OUT B.O. BOTTOM ROLLER, WHEN ROLLER HIT LEFT LEG & CUT IT.
March 22, 1985
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A FRONT-END LOADER TO POSITION A FLOW DIVIDER PUMP. HE STEPPED OUT TO POSITION THEFORKS AND WALKED THROUGH HYDRAULIC OIL SPILLED WHEN HE HAD THE PUMP APART. AS HE STEPPED IN TO THE LOADER HIS OILY BOOT SLIPPED ON THE STEPS AND HE FELL ONTO HIS RIGHT KNEE.
March 22, 1985
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Lost Mountain Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS BEING TGRAINED IN WELDING WAS USING A ELECTRIC WELDING MACHINE FOR PRACTICE. A HOT PIECE OF SLAG FELL ONTO THE EMPLOYEE\S LEG AND WHEN THE EMPLOYEE STOOD UP THE SLAG WENT DOWN HIS LEG AND INTO HIS BOOT.
March 22, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Reynolds Construction Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING CONVEYOR BELT AND FINGER GOT SMASHED BETWEEN BELT AND FRAME.
March 22, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Penn Allegh Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED EMP5OYEE WAS OPERATING THE S AND S UNI-TRAC THE FACE AREA IN THE #6 ENTRY. THE INJURED PARTY COULD NOT PICK UP A LARGE ROCK IN THE BUCKET OF THE UNI-TRAC AND DECIDED TO ROLL THE R OCK INTO THE BU7KET BY HAND. AS HE BEGAN TO ROLL THE ROCK INTO THE BUCKET, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
March 22, 1985
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Thornsbury Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL ATTEMPTING TO PULL STUCK SC CONNECTED TO A 2ND SC BY TURNBUCKLE-OFF TAILPIECE.TURNBUCKLE SLIPPED STRIKING LEFT KNEE CAP.
March 22, 1985
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texasgulf Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
SHOVELING HOT CALCINED ROCK FROM FLOOR OF CALCINDER; A LARGE ROCK STUCK ON WALL ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE BROKE LOOSE FALLING TO FLOOR SPRAYING EMPLOYEE WITH HOT ROCK.
March 22, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UPON ARRIVING IN SECTION THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO GET OUT OF THE 3 WHEEL PERSONNEL CARRIER AND TWISTED HIS BACK
March 22, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Struck by falling object
RIM FOR TIRE ON MACK TRUCK FELL ON FOOT WHILE CHANGING TIRE.
March 22, 1985
ND · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baukol-Noonan Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING ROLLERS FROM A CAT ON TO PALLETS.
March 22, 1985
CO · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
BECAME REPORTABLE 4-1-85.EMPL BUMPED HIS HEAD ON A ROOFBOLT WALKING THROUGH HEADGATE.THE NEXT FEW DAYS HE NOTICED PAIN STIFFNESS & OCCASIONALLY NUMBNESS RADIATING FROM HIS NECK DOWN HIS RIGHT ARM.HE HAD HAD A NECK INJURY BEFORE AND WAS REFERRED TO HIS OLD DR.
March 22, 1985
CO · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Plateau Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED HAD STARTED TO DRILL A ROOF BOLT HOLE WHEN THE DRILL STEEL BROKE JUST ABOVE THE STEEL CLAMP. THE STEEL WHIPPED AROUND STRIKING AND BRUISING HIS LEFT FOREARM.
A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS HITTING MAN ON BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WAS CARRYING A BAG OF POWDER AND STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL TWISTING MY RIGHT KNEE.
March 22, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN STATED, THAT WHILE HE WAS MOVING TRANSFORMER, HE WAS UNCOUPLING TRANSFORMER FROM SCOOP, SCOOP ROLLED CAUSING BUCKET OF SCOOP TO HIT; MAN ON THE FOOT.
March 22, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURIED WAS GOING BACK TO MAKE UP A ROOF BOLT WHEN HE SUFFERED A BLOW TO HIS LEFT FOOT.
VICTIM WAS FILLING BULK DIESEL FUEL TRUCK WITH FUEL FROM A STATIONARY BULK TANK ON THE GROUND. VICTIM CLIMBED UP REAR OF TANK ON TRUCK AND WAS CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK. AS HE STARTE BACK DOWN THE STEPS ON THE TANK HIS FEET SLIPPED RESULTING IN THE VICTIM FALLING APPROX. 6 TO THE GROUND. THE AREA AROUND THE TANK WAS MUDDY AND THE VICTIM S SHOES WERE MUDDY.
March 22, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Talc Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I,NAME WAS BUILDING PALLETS AND SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF WOOD. THE STAPLE GUN HIT HIS LEG AND SHOT A STAPLE INTO HIS LEG JUST ABOVE THE RIGHT KNEE.
March 22, 1985
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING BURNER PIPE COVER SECTIONS WEIGHING 300 PNDS EACH ON A HAND TRUCK ASSISTED BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. STATES THAT HIS BACK HADBEEN HURTING HIM FOR SOME TIME PRIOR TO THIS, BUT A FTER DOING THIS JOB, IT BECAME QUITE PAINFUL. HE HAD THE WEEKEND OFF, WORKED MOANDAY WITHOUT COMPLAINT OR MENTIONING INCIDENT THEN MISSED WORK ON TUESDAY AND REPORTED INCIDENT BY TELEPHONE.
March 22, 1985
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING CAR WHEN THE CONVEYOR CHAIN ON THE MINER THREW A ROCK STRIKING HIM ACROSS NOSE AND RT SHOULDER.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
TWO TIMBERS FELL OUT STRIKING BACK OF NECK AND BACK OF LEG
March 22, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black River Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL TAKING STARTER MOTOR OUT OF TRUCK AFTER REMOVING BOLTS HE WAS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING STARTER DOWN BETWEEN MOTOR AND TRUCK FRAME HOLDING BACK PART WITH LEFT HAND AND FROBNT WITH RIGHT HAND HE STARTED PULLING ON IT AND IT SUDDENLY CAME LOOSE AND DROPPED ON SHOP FLOOR CATCHING MIDDLE FINGER LEFT HAND.
March 22, 1985
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A CHAIN HAD BROKEN ON A PELLETIZER ROLL SCREEN #12 C BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL HAD TO BE CLEARED OFF RAFTERS BEFORE REPAIR COULD BE MADE.INJ CLIMBED OVER HANDRAIL AND SLIPPED FALLING 2\ TO SAME LEV EL FLOOR HITTING RIGHT SIDE.FIRST X-RAY DIAG WAS NEG-BUT FOLLOW-UP INDICATED SMALL FRACTURE.
Wolf Creek Collieries Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EMPL ASSISTING INSTALLATION OF TRACK WHEN RAIL ROLLED OVER AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT.
March 22, 1985
OH · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Nacco Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS OPERATING 50 TON LOCOMOTIVE FROM NECK 2 EAST TO RAIL TRACK SOME ONE FORGOT TO ALIGN SWITCH TO 1 OF 2 WHEN THEY WENT THROUGH SWITCH AND 50 TON LOCOMOTIVE WENT IN CROSS ONE SWITCH HI TTING ANOTHER LOCOMOTIVE
WHILE HE WAS UNHOOKING THE BLOCK THERE WAS A WASHOUT UNDER THE ROCK AND IT FELL WITH HIM ON TOP
March 22, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WALKING BACK BETWEEN RIVET AND BOLTER, LARGE ROCK CAME OUT OF ROOF, HITTING HEAD AND LEFT HAND.
Centralia Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
HIT RIGHT UPPER HIP WHILE DOING P.M. ON SCRAPER. BUMPING LEG AGAINST SCRAPER.
March 22, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING ON A GEAR BOX TO LINE IT UP WITH THE CRANE.
March 22, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Fall onto or against objects
ATTEMPTING TO RELOCATE A 55 GALLON DRUM WITH DRUM DOLLY.WHILE PULLING BACK ON DOLLY,IT SLIPPED OFF OF DRUM CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL BACKWARDS STRIKING HEAD.EMPLOYEE WAS UNACCOUNTED FOR ABOUT 1 1/2HOUR BETWEEN 9:10AM &9:40AM.NO WITNESSES.MAY HAVE BEEN UNCONSCIOUS DURING THAT TIME.
Westmoreland Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING COUPLINGS ON DUSTER AND STARTED TO PICK IT UP, THE COUPLING SLID AND CAUGHT HISF INGER AGAINST ROCK.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PULLING COUPLING OFF C/M STRAINED ELBOW.
Kesscoals Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS SHOVELING BELT IN TIGHT QUATERS ALONG #4 BELT CARELESSLY STRUCK WRIST ON BELT ROPE.
March 22, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MAN STATED THAT HE WAS TAKING JACK RAIL OFF OF TAIL WHEN THE RAIL FELL OUT OF ROOF IT HIT THE TAIL PIECE THEN FELL ON HIS FOOT SEVERLY BRUISING IT.
March 22, 1985
OH · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object
MAN OBSERVING AND DIRECTING UNLOADING OF SC FROM A LOW-BOY FLAT CAR.THE LOW -BOY RAISED UP ON OUTBY END CAUSING LOW-BOY TO SLEW SIDEWAYS AND TO WRECK.LOW-BOY CAME DOWN ON LEFT FOOT.
BARRING THE FOOTWALL SIDE, PIECE OF SLATE SLID DOWN THE BAR AND STRUCK THE BACK OF HIS HAND.
March 21, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS SETTING TIMBER IN FRONT SIDE OF PILLAR BLOCK AND 155 ON 10 LEFT SECTION WHEN PIECE OF ROCK 12 X 12 X 4 FELL FROM TOP STRIKING INJURED ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT.
Equality Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED & FELL LOADING ANFO STRAINED GROIN.
Arch Of Kentucky · Fall from machine
INJURED WAS EXITING SCOOP & HIS METATARSAL CAUGHT ON EMERGENCY BRAKE CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS STANDING WITH HAND ON ROOF JACK SET UNDER CHANNEL WHEN A JACK LEANIGN AGAINST RIB FELL OVER CATCHING FINGER BETWEEN JACKS
March 21, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING MINER LOAD WHEN RIB FELL STRIKING HIM ON LEFT FOOT AND ANKLE.
March 21, 1985
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Fuel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING TO CARRY A 1"X4"X20\ STEEL BAR TO A CUT OFF SAW AND FELT HISBACK HURT.
March 21, 1985
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE WATCHING STAGELOADER AFTER MOVING IT UP A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW FROM FLIGHT OR CRUSHER & STRUCK THE VICTIM IN LEFT FOREARM.
March 21, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
California Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
AFTER EMPTING A RAILROAD CAR LOAD OF COAL EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE HATCH DOORS USING A 5FT STEEL BAR FOR LEVERAGE WHILE PULLING BACK ON THE BAR EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
Asamera Minerals (Us) Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS BARRING ROCKS OUT OF CHUTE WHEN GATE CAME DOWN ON BAR AND PUSHED EMPLOYEE\S HAND AGAINST CHUTE LIP.
March 21, 1985
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Homestake Mining Company of California · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRILLING ON RIM HOLES OF DRIFT ROUND AND LOST CONTROL OF MACHINE.CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN MACHINE AND ROCK BOLT HEAD.
March 21, 1985
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gilberton Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL TWISTED ANKLE WHILE WALKINGFROM DRYER.
Keffler & Rose Enterprises Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
A LARGE ROCK SLID FROM A SPOIL PILE AND STRUCK THE VICTIM KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND. THE VICTIM SUSTAINED BROKEN COLLAR BONE AND LACERATIONS TO THE HEAD AND HAND. PER CALL 4-9-85 EMPLOYEE AND SUPERVISOR WERE STANDING IN A HOLE CLEANDING OUT DIRT WITH SHOVEL TO CLEAN END OF 6" PIPE.
March 21, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object
EMPL WORKING CHANGING REAR SPRING ON A TRUCK JACK KICKED OUT AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT HAND.
March 21, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Operating Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED AND FELL BRUISED RIGHT KNEE.
March 21, 1985
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Energy Supply Inc · Struck by flying object
A PRY BAR WAS BEING USED TO CHANGE BRAKE PADS ON A WABCO END DUMP TRUCK.THIS CAUSED METAL AND DEBRIS TO BE THROWN TOWARDS MECHANICS FACE WITH SOME METAL LODGING IN HIS RIGHT EYE.
Clayton Silver Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BOULDER INTO MINE CAR.
March 21, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
I.NAME HAD JUST CLOSED A SET OF VENTILATION DOORS.HE STEPPED BACK INTO DECK OF MANTRIP AND STARTED TO SET DOWN.THE MANTRIP STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD .I.NAME FELL BACKWARDS HITTING TAILBONE ON MO TOR COVER.
March 21, 1985
OH · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
I.NAME WAS HELPING PUT A WRECKED MANTRIP BACK ONTO THE TRACK WHEN INJURED. AS HE PUSHED ON THE MANTRIP, A LIFTING JACK SLIPPED OUT, AND I.NAME STRAINED THE MUSCLES IN HIS BACK.
March 21, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Carter-Roag Coal Company · Struck by falling object
I.NAME PREPARING TO BOLT X-CUT BETWEEN #2  ENTRY WHEN A SLIP FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN 4 TIMBERS ON HIM.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE PICKING UP A SINGLE PROP FELT PAIN IN LT LUMBAR AREA
March 21, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WAS WLKING TOWARD THE SCOOP ON BOTTOM & HIT HEAD ON LOW HANGING ROOF BOLT BREAKING LAMP & WHIPPING NECK BACKWARD.
March 21, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS PUTTING A HARP ON A TROLLEY POLE WITH A HAMMER A PIECE OF METAL SPLINTERED OFF & WENT INTO HIS EYE.
March 21, 1985
PA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
INJURED EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING THE MINER WHEN THE SHUTTLE CAR CAME & SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF THE MINER CAUSING HIS HEAD TO SNAP BACKWARD.
March 21, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WAS USING MAGNETIC BASE DRILL DRILLING A HOLE IN A PIECE OF METAL AND WORK GLOVE ON HIS LEFT HAND GOT CAUGHT IN DRILL BIT WHILE IT WAS RUNNING AND FRACTUREED HIS LEFT THUMB.
Kyn Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE CRAWLING AROUND MIND ON WARE OUT KNEE AND I NAME DAMAGED ACARTILAGE IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.
March 21, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Riverside Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS SHOVELING NEAR #1 COAL MILL IN LOOSE MATERIAL. HE STRUCK A CONCRETE SUPPORT WITH HIS SHOVEL, WHICH CAUSED A STRAIN AND TENDONITIS IN HIS WRIST.
March 21, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Morton Salt Division · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER INTO ELEVATOR PIT AND STRAINED LEFT KNEE
Energy Supply Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MECHANIC HELPER WAS INSTALLING MOTOR IN ROAD GRADER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE FLOOR.CUTTING HIS RIGHT ARM.FIRST AID WAS ADMINISTERED BUT THE CUT BECAME INFECTED TWO DAYS LATER.
Quarto Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
VICTIM WAS SHOVELING SPILLAGE AND LIFTED A LARGE SHOVEL FULL OF MATERIAL AND TWISTED HIS SHOULDER
Midwest Portland Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ DRIVING NEW BEARING RACE ONTO SHAFT.HE USED OLD RACE TO DRIVE THE NEW RACE INTO POSITION.AFGTER SEVERAL HARD HITS,INJ RING FINGER ON RIGHT HAND SLIPPED UNDER THE RACE BEING USED AS A DRIVE R.THE NEXT BLOW SEVERED 1/2 CM OFF THE END OF HIS FINGER.THE RACE WEIGHED APPX 10 LB.
Bend Aggregate & Paving Company · Fall onto or against objects
SOME OF OUR EMPLOYEES HAD BEEN REPAIRING OUR ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE. PAVER PARTS WERE LAYING ON FLOOR OF SHOP BUILDING. ANOTHER TRUCK WAS BEING SERVICED IN SHOP AT SAME TIME. INAME AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE WORKING ONA PROJECT TO PLUMB AN AIRLINE FROM THE SHOP TO A NEW TIRE STORAGE AREA. IN WALKING AROUND FRONT OF TRUCK BEING SERVICED (HOOD WAS OPEN) I,NAME WAS UNOBSERVANT OF PAVER
March 21, 1985
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Foote Mineral Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMP WAS GREASING #3 ROD MILL BY POURING HEAVY OIL FROM A CUP THROUGH A GUARD OVER THE MAIN DRIVE GEAR WHILE STANDING ON A HANDRAILED STEPPED PLATFORM HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL AGAINST MOTOR HOUSING HE SCRATCHED HIS LEFT LEG AND LATER ON 5 16 85 STATED THAT HE HAD HURT HIS BACK ALSO WHEN HE FELL
March 21, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
National Gypsum Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
BAG OF CEMENT BURST IN INJURED\XS FACE.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE WAS MOVING STEAM CLEANER & PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS RT SHOULDER.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
BUILDING PUMP HOUSE WHILE LIFTING SOLID BLOCK UP TO PUT ON PUMP HOUSE WALL I PULLED SOMETHING IN LOWER BAKC
March 21, 1985
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
POWERED HAULAGE
Badinger Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLEANING OUT IN BACK UNDER TAIL PULLEY REACH HAND UP TO HELP CRAWL OUT RECPITOIRS PLATE CAUGHT LEFT HAND CUTTING AND CRUSHNG LAST FINGERS.
March 21, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Reynolds Metals Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE CLIMBING LADDER IN AREA 33, NUMBER 2 SETTLER OVERFLOW TANK, HE STRUCK HIS HEAD WAS WEARING HARDHAT ON OVERHEAD PIPE.
Jeddo-Highland Coal Co. · Struck by flying object
WALKING CAM SHAFT ON SHOVEL BROKE AND PIECE OF STEEL FLEW THROUGH AIR AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON SIDE OF FACE.
March 21, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Morton Salt Division · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE STACKING CASES ON A PALLET 2 BOARDS ON A NEW PALLET BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE EE TO LOSE HSI BALANCE RESULTING IN A TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
March 21, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJ PULLING DOWN TOP WHEN CHUNK OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK TOP OF HIS HEAD.
Castle Concrete Aggregates · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS UNROLLING WELDING LEADS FROM SERVICE TRUCK AND LAYING THEM OUT IN PREPARATION OF MAKING PLANT REPAIRS. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK, WHICH ROLLED UNDER HIS WEIGHT CAUSING HIM TO LOSE BALA NCE.
March 21, 1985
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Feldspar Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS DOING REPAIR WORK ON THE TRACK ON A D-6DOZER AND THE SOCKET WRENCH SLIPPED OFF BOLT AND CAUGHT HIS FITH FINGER NAILRESULTING IN LACERATION.
March 21, 1985
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Louisville Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING BAGS OF SNAD FROM A PALLET STOOPED OVER TO LIFT A BAG & STRAINED HIS BACK
March 21, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Dravo Lime Company · Fall from machine
THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO TURN THE DRILL AROUND WHEN IT BEGAN TIPPING TO THE LEFT. HE TRIED TO TURN IT TO THE RIGHT BUT THE STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND. HE JUMPED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRI LL, WHILE IT WAS STILL LEANING, AND LANDED APPROX. 15 FT FROM THE DRILL.
March 21, 1985
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Loveland Ready Mix Concrete Inc · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING DUMP TRUCK AT GRAVEL PLANT HIT A CHUCK HOLE SEAT COMPRESSED AND JARRED SPINE PINCHED NERVES IN SPINE IN THREE PLACES.
March 21, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Reed Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS STOCKPILING. AS HE WAS GOING UP A RAMP THE TRUCK MOTOR STOPPED. THE TRUCK WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND ROLLED DOWN THE RAMP INTO A STOCKPILE, WHICH TURNED THE TRUCK ONTO ITS SIDE.
March 20, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPL WELDING BIT LUGS ON MINER AT LAST OPEN X-CUT BETWEEN #5  ENTRIES OF LOW GAP MAIN SECTION.#005-0. PIECES OF HOT METAL FELL IN HIS BOOTS BURNING HIS LEFT FOOT.
Mackwood Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL IN PROCESS OF PUTTING STEEL ROPE ON SHIVE WHEEL WHEN UNSUPPORTED CAP COAL FELL INJURING RIBS AND LACERATION OF FACE.
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by falling object
WALKING BY POWER CENTER RIB COAL ROLLED OUT,STRIKING ON R.SHOULDER RIGHT HAND RIGHT FOOT.INCURRED A LUMBAR STRAIN.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED STATED HE WAS CHANGING WATER SPRAYS WHEN RIB ROLL STRUCK HIM ON HIS LEFT LEG
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from machine
FELL OFF MEMCO WHILE HANGING 4" WATER LINE. SPRAIN/CONTUSION RIGHT KNEE.
Alfred Whited Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE DID NOT KNOW OF ANY PARTICULAR INDIDENT WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED HIS KNEE TO SWELL.
March 20, 1985
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL OVERLIFTED ON 12 CM MINER CABLE WHILE HE WAS REMOVING IT FROM ROADWAY TO THE RIB.
March 20, 1985
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
PUNCTURED TOP OF LEFT HAND WITH NAIL WHILE WORKING AROUND FEEDER TAILPIECE.
March 20, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Carrie Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
SUBJ ROOFBOLTING #5 R BREAK HAD COMPLETED 1 ROW WAS MOVING BACK TO LEFT SIDE OF PLACE TO BOLT 2ND ROW.CONTROL LEVER HUNG PINNING OPERATOR INTO RIB AT HIPS.
March 20, 1985
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MINER WAS BACKING OUT OF NO. 1 ENTRY WITH PULL ROPE ON BOOM, INJURED STARTED TO REMOVING PULL ROPE AND MINER BOOM CAUGHT INJUREDS HAND AND WRIST BETWEEN BOOM AND RIB.
Windsor Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
INJ WALKING ACROSS FRONT OF EMPTY BARGE TO GAGE IT.HE STEPPED ON SIDE CABLE CHAIN AND SLIPPED AND FELL ON RIGHT SIDE.
March 20, 1985
VA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED SAID HE WAS PUSHING ON HANDLE OF PIPE WRENCH WITH HIS FOOT. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF WRENCH. WHEN HIS FOOT CAME OFF OF WRENCH HE WAS THROWN OFF BALANCE AND PULLED A LIGAMENT IN RIGHT L EG.
March 20, 1985
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Quarto Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
VICTIM WAS WALKING TO WORK AREA AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A BOLT BLOCK
March 20, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE STEPPING DOWN FROM THE CAT - EMPLOYEE\S FOOT SLIPPED ON ARM OF CAT BLADE. FOOT CAUGHT BETWEEN TRACK AND BLADE ARM OF CAT.
March 20, 1985
OH · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarto Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
VICTIM WAS WORKING IN LOW TOP 65 IN DRAGGING STEEL ROPE CABLES AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK
March 20, 1985
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
ELECTRICAL
Westmoreland Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
CABLE SPLICE ARC CAUSED CABLE TO BURN AGAINST SHEAVE WHEEL TABLE-SMOKE RESULTED FROM ARC-SMOKE INHALATION.
March 20, 1985
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A 4 X 4 AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
March 20, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
COMING DOWN OFF3D-6 SLIPPED ON CLAY & LANDED ON RIGHT ANKLE.
March 20, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Midwest Portland Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SUBJECT EXPERIENCED PAIN AND INFLAMATION OF LEFT HEEL AND ACHILLES TENDON. HE FEELS THE PROBLEM CAME FROM REPEATED CLIMBING UP AND DOWN A LADDER, REMOVING ANDRE-INSTALLING KILN CHAIN. HE REPOR TED NO SLIP OR SUDDEN MOVEMENT. HE WENT TO HIS DOCTOR FOR TREATMENT. HIS DOCTOR ORDERED HIM TO STAY OFF HIS LEG AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND RETURN 4-21 FOR REEXAMINATION.
March 20, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Cherokee Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against a moving object
QUARRY DRIVER.
C F & I Steel Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPAIR WORK WAS BEING PERFORMED DURING RAIN STORM. PRY BAR SLIPPED ON WET SURFACE BRUISING LEFT HAND.
March 20, 1985
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Fuel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED STATES THAT HE WAS CARRYING A HEAD FOR A DIESEL SCOOP ENGINE FROM THE WAREHOUSE TO A SCOOP ABOUT 300 AWAY HE SAID LATER IN THE SHIFT HIS BACK STARTED TO HURT THE WEIGHT OF THE DISSEL E NGINE HEAD WAS APPROX. 150 LBS REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE TO THE 5 EIMCO SCOOP.
Benco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING DOWN HILL AND STEPPED IN SCOOP TIRE RUT TURNED ANKLE CRACKING BONE IN ANKLE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING A PIECE OF ROCK ON TOP OF MINER.
Davison Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object
UNLOADING SCRAP IN BARGE #732 SLIPPED ON GRAVEL & TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE DRILLING HOLE FOR ROOF BOLT EMPL WALKED BACK TO MAKEUP BOLT,ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
DISMOUNTING 191-M LOADER,EMPL STEPPED ONTO CRIBBING INSTEAD OF ONTO GROUND.AS HE STEPPED OFF LADDER HE PLACED LEFT HAND THE COUNTER WEIGHT STOP.WHEN HIS WEIGHT LEFT THE LADDER,THIS ALLOWED COU NTER WEIGHT TO COME DOWN AND STRIKE HIS LEF HAND.
March 20, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinto Valley Copper Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WAS WATCHING CABLE BEING PULLED UP A BANK WHEN A ROCK FELL OFF BANK TOWARDS HIM. WHEN HE MOVED TO AVOID FALLING ROCK, HIS FOOT HUNG-UP AND HE FELL BACKWARDS, FALLING ONTO ELBOW.
March 20, 1985
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS BEING LOADED WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL & STRUCK INJURED ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK.
March 20, 1985
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
THE CHERRY PICKER WAS BUTT UP TO THE CEMENT WALL.THE PUMP WAS APPROX.3\FROM THE FLOOR.I NAME WAS BETWEEN THE CHERRY PICKER AND THE LADDER.AT THAT POINT THE CHERRY PICKER STARTED TO TIP OVER I INTO THE PIT.I NAME HAD AHOLDOF THE CABLE CHOKER AND STARTED TO FALL HEAD FIRST INTO THE LADDER.HE LANDED ON HIS HANDS.HE THENM ROLLED OVER AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE PUMP.
March 20, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kermit Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL SHOVELLING MUD AND WATER AROUND 2-C HEAD AND POSITIONED HIMSELF BETWEEN 2 CRIBS.THIS WAS A TIGHT PLACE AND IN LOCATION THAT IT HAD TO BE DONE THIS WAY.
March 20, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Carter Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY PART OF BUGGY SEAT STRUCK HIM IN BACK
March 20, 1985
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Hecla Limited · Struck by falling object
EE WAS ROCKBOLTING IN STOPE WHEN ROCK FELL FROM BACK STRIKING & LACERATING FACE.
March 20, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Talc Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I,NAME WAS PICKING UP A METAL BAR AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
March 20, 1985
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brush Wellman Inc · Struck by falling object
A HOLE HAD BEEN CUT IN LEACH TANK #5 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MOVING EQUIPMENT IN AND OUT OF THE TANK FOR REPAIRS. A PIECE OF 4" PIPE 12" LONG HAD BEEN PLACED IN THIS HOLE BY THE MAN INSIDE OF THE T ANK. THE MAN OUTSIDE OF THE TANK WAS PULLING THE WELDING LEADS THROUGH THE HOLE AND WAS NOT AWARE THAT HE WAS ALSO MOVING THE PIECE OF PIPE WITH THE LINES. THE PIPE CAME OUT AND FELL TO THE F
March 20, 1985
ND · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Husky Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object
LOWER BACK, HIP, LEG OF EMPLOYEE AGGRAVATED BY DOING AN ASSIGNED TASK OF OPPERATING A FRONT END LOADER LOADING COAL.
March 20, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Kitt Energy Corp · Struck against stationary object
WHILE WALKING HE WALKED INTO A ROOF GLUE PIPE PROTRUDING DOWNWARD FROM THE MINE ROOF.
Canon Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING VENTILATION TUBEING. A PIECE OF ROOF COAL FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN LOWER LEG.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck against stationary object
WALKING AND TURN ANKLE OVER ON LOOSE COAL.
Barnes & Tucker Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED MAN WAS LIFTING 3" X 8" X 14\ WOOD BARS FROM SUPPLY CAR ONTO THE SECTION CONVEYOR BELT FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER ACCIDENT OCCUREED IN THE 002-0 C-9 WORKING SECTION.,
Mountain Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE COMPRESSOR 3S PARKED AT THE ROAD SIDE MEN WERE TRYING TO START COMPRESSOR I NAME POSSIBLY BECAME DIZZY ALTHOUGH SAID NOTHING TRIPPED OVER GUARD RAIL AND DOWNTHE EMBANKMENT. NT. 3
March 20, 1985
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE AND STRAINED HIS STOMACH
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING #65 SHIELD STANDING AT #64 BETWEEN THE BRIDGE AND THE PANLINE HE FAILED TO RELEASE THE CANOPY TILT JACK PRESSURE AS A RESULT #65 WOULD NOT ADVANCE CAUSING THE PANLINE TO R ETRACT AND PIN HIM BETWEEN THE BRIDGE OF #64 AND THE PANLINE HANDRAIL
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
MAN WAS SETTING BITS ON CUTTER WHEN THE BIT WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF SET SCREW CAUSING RT FOREARM TO HIT CUTTER BAR BRUISING RT FOREARM.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE SETTING 8X8S ON TAILGATE-HIT HARD HAT ON ROOF BOLT POPPING HEAD BACKWARDS
North Mountain Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
GRABBING HOLD OF PIECE OF SHEET IRON WHILE TRIPPING AND FALLING.
March 19, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Basalt Rock Div-Dillingham Heavy Const Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE CAUGHT BY #49 HEAD PULLEY ON SHORT BELT WHILE TRYING TO CLEAR A ROCK FROM THE UNDR SIDE OR RETURN PORTION OF BELT
March 19, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Hi-Grade Materials Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE LOWERING TRUCK BED WAS STANDING OUTSIDE CAB LEANING ON TOP DOOR WITH ARM PIT AND CAB SHIELD PINCHED SHOULDER
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE WALKING INJURED STATED HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE
March 19, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Tenn-Ky Blue Gem Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE VICTIM WAS OPERATING A MESCHER DRAG PAN TRACTOR WHEN HIS KNEE HIT THE TOP
March 19, 1985
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
River Warren Aggregates Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
I,NAME WAS BURNED WHILE WELDING UNDERNEATH A CRUSHER, AS THE HOT OIL LEAKED OUTAND BURNED HIS FACE AND HANDS.
March 19, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Missouri Portland Cement Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ST9PPING OFF A DOZER WHEN HE CUT HIS FINGER ON THE HINGE OF A TOOL BOX
March 19, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE REPORTED TO HAVE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE AS HE WAS WALKING ALONG SIDE OF THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. THE KNEE BEGAN SWELLING IMMEDIATELY. NO OTHER DAMAGE IS KNOWN AT THIS TIME.
March 19, 1985
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CLIMBING UP 8 FT STEP LADDER AND AS HE STARTED TO STEP FROM LADDER TO CATWALK THE LADDER SHIFTED CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND
March 19, 1985
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bailey Hill Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME ASSISTING I.NAME OPERATOR IN PUTTING UP ROOF SUPPORT STRAP.EDGE OF STRAP CAUGHT ON CANOPTY OF MACHINE AND STRUCK HIM ON NECK RESULTING IN MUSCLE SPASMS TO SHOULDERS AND LOWER BACK AREA. DR. SAID SLIGHT CONTUSION ON NECK RESULTANT BACK STRAIN OCCURRED.
North American Power Petroleums · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE CREW WAS USING A TUGGER AND COMEALONGS TO MOVE A PORTABLE HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT FOR A DIAMOND DRILL A SLING SLIPPED ALLOWING THE POWER UNIT TO ROLL UNEXPECTEDLY PINNING THE MANS RT LEG AG AINST SOME SHAFT TIMBER
Riverside Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY WAS WELDING ON A PIECE OF SCREW CONVEYOR IN THE SHOP. EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY HIT THE SCREW WITH 3 LB HAMMER. THE SCREW BROKE LOOSE OF THE WELD THAT WAS HOLDING IT INTO PLACE AND HIT HIS LEG ABOVE THE KNEE.
March 19, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
POWERED HAULAGE
Moline Consumers Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
RAMP BARGE OPERATOR WAS WAITING FOR PUSH BOAT TO BRING ANOTHER BARGE INTO DOCK TO BEGIN LOADING,WHEN WIND CAUGHT BARGE AND MOVED IT TOWARD \LET DOWN CABLE\ON RAMP BARGE.BARGE STRUCK CABLE AND FLIPPED IT UP ON OPERATOR\S I NAME FOOT.EMPLOYEE WORKED REST OF DAY SAYING HE WAS OK.NEXT DAY HE LEFT FOR FAMILY DOCTOR.
March 19, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS CENTERING A SHAFT IN LATHE CHUCK PREPARING TO MACHINE BOTH ENDS OF SHAFT IN PROCESS OF ROTATING THE CHUCK SHAFT SLIPPED OUT OF THE CHUCK JAWS STRIKING HIS RIGHT FOREARM FRACTURIN G A BONE
March 19, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
K A S Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
A HIDDEN SLIP (HORSEBACK) WAS THE DIRECT CAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT.
March 19, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Muskingum Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS SPRAYING STARTING, FLUID INTO AIR CLEANER OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR MOTOR & TURNED AROUND TO WORK STARTER CONTROLS, AT WHICH TIME HS SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE.
March 19, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Princess Susan Coal Company · Struck by falling object
CHAIN HOLDING TIRE BEING PUT ON 773-B CATERPILLAR ROCK TRUCK BROKE LETTING TIRE FALL ON TIRE TRUCK OPERATOR BRAKING LEFT ANKLE.
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
AT THE DATE ABOVE WHILE MOVING MATERIAL THE EE WAS FRIGHTENED BY AN AIR LINE POPPING APART BEHIND HIM & JERKED AS HE LIFTED & STRAINED HIS BACK. SINCE THAT DAY HE HAS HAD REPEATED DISCOMFOR T IN HIS LOWER BACK. ON 8-18-85 THE EE LEFT WORK DUE TO SEVERE PAIN. HIS PHYSICIAN HAS ORDERED BED REST & ATTRIBUTES SYMPTOMS TO INJURY OF 3-19-85.
March 19, 1985
PA · 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 CLIMBING ON TO WABCO TRUCK TO CHECK OIL LEVELS THE TRUCK HAD FROST ON IT AND EMPLOYEE HAD MUD ON HIS SHOES HE STEPPED ON FENDER AND SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING A SPRAIN OF THE R T ANKLE
March 19, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
K A S Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
A HIDDEN SLIP (HORSEBACK) WAS THE DIRECT CAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT.
March 19, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING SCRAP PALLETS TO DUMP SITE WHEN HE DUMPED THE LOAD SOME OF THE PALLETS HUNG UP IN THE TAILGATE EMPLOYEE TRIED TO KICK PALLETWS FREE OF TRUCK IN DOING SO EMPLOYEE TWISTED LEFT KNEE TEARING LOOSE SOME CARTLEDGE
March 19, 1985
KY · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
MAN STATES" I WAS WALKING TO GET MY SHOOTING MATERIAL AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE LEFT SIDE ON A CROSSOVER."
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by flying object
VICTIM WAS MAKING A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE SPLICE HIT METAL CRIMPER WITH HAMMER AND PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF AND IMBEDDED IN HIS HAND
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
ROOF BOLT CREW INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN FACE OF #1 LEFT ENTRY.I.NAME USING ROCK BAR TO SCALE LOOSE ROCK AND AS HE PLACED ROCK BAR ON GALIS ONE OF THE TEMP SUPPORTS FELL AND STRUCK RIGHT FOOT C AUSING LIGAMENT AND TENDON DAMAGE.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
STEPPED ON BOTTOM END OF A RAMP, SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON BACK, ON A HAMMER WHICH HE CARRIED IN HIS HAND.
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PULLING HOSE FREE FROM UNDER (DUSTER) 10 TON MOTOR-FLAT CAR WITH TANK DUSTER RAN OVER LEFT ANKLE.
March 19, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Canterbury Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
THE MAN WAS RIDING IN THE BATTRERY PERSONNEL CARRIER WHEN HE BUMPED HIS HEAD AGAINST THE ROOF
Notrocoal Inc · Struck by falling object
I NAME WAS SHOVELING COAL WHEN THE JACKPIPE THAT WAS SET FORCED A SECTION OF THE ROOF ROCK LOOSE DISLODGING THE TEMPORARY ROOF SUPPORTS AND ALLOWING THE ROCK TO FALL AND STRIKE HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER.
March 19, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS LOADING A SMALL SPLLL OF 518\CABLE ON TO TRACK VEHICLE.WHEN THE SPLLL WAS LOADED IT WAS SETTING ON A 3\PIN 14\LONG THE INJURED ATTENDED TO PULL THE PIN FROM UNDER THE SPOOL AND TH E PIN FLIPPED UPWARD CATCHING HIS RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN THE PIN AND THE SPOOL CATCHING HIS RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN THE PIN AND THE SPLOL.
EMPL STARTING TO CLIMB LADDER INTO HIS STOPE.SLIPPED OFF LADDER AND FELL TO TRACK LEVEL.HE LANDED WITH LEFT FOOT ON TOP OF SMALL PIECE OF ROCK S CAUSING FRACTURE.
March 19, 1985
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lone Star Cement Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL SHOVELING WASTE MATERIAL INTO BAGS ON TOP OF FINISH SILOS.HE PICKED UP FULL BAG AND TWISTED INJURING HIS BACK.
March 19, 1985
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
OTHER
Falcon Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS OPERATING A BULLDOZER WITH THE CAB DOOR OPEN. WIND BLEW THE DOOR SHUT & CAUGHT EES HAND CAUSING INJURY.
March 19, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SCOOP HIT BELT TAIL PIECE AND TAIL PIECE FELL OFF BLOCKS WHILE CLEANING UP AROUND BELT TWISTING KNEE, AND FOOT.
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
VICTIM WAS LIFTING A ROCK TO PUT IN TRACK CAR & STRAINED BACK.
March 19, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Enoxy Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE INJURED WAS PULLING BACK ON METAL IT FLIPPED BACK ON FINGER. 1" LACERATION RT LITTLE FINGER.
March 19, 1985
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emery Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL CLEANING SCOOP WITH AN ???? LINE WHEN THE FITTING ON THE END OF THE HOSE BROKE AND CUT HIS WRIST.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by flying object
EE WAS STANDING AROUND X-CUT FROM FACE BEING SHOT WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE LOWER RT LEG BY A PIECE OF ROCK.
March 19, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object
BOLTING TOP WHEN PIECE OF ROOF CAME DOWN PINNER STEEL HITTING INDIVIDUAL ON LEFT SIDE OF FACE AND CAUSING LACERATION.
Notrocoal Inc · Struck by falling object
I NAME WAS TIMBEING WHEN THE JACKPIPE THAT WAS SET. FORCED A SECTION OF ROOF ROCK BOLT DISLODGING THE TEMPORARY ROOF SUPPORTS AND ALLOWING A SECTION OF THE ROCK TO FALL AND STRIKE HIM ON THE L OWER BACK.
March 19, 1985
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPING REPAIRMAN TO PUT A RAIL ON BUGGY. USING A SLEDGEHAMMER. LOST BALANCE AND HIT SELF IN RIGHT RIB AREA WITH HANDLE OF HAMMER.