Showing the 500 most recent of 2,053 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
Godbey Red-E-Mix Concrete Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
REAR RIGHT TIRE OF LOADER DROPPED OVER EDGE OF EMBANKMENT WHILE BACKING UP.BANK GAVE WAY CAUSING LOADER TO ROLL EJECTING DRIVER PINNING DRIVER UNDER LOADER FATALLY INJURING DRIVER AND DOING EX TENSIVE DAMAGE TO LOADER.
September 26, 1985
VA · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Neece Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object
A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 001 SECTION CAUSING INSTANT DEATH TO I NAME JACKSETTER THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS THE WILCOX MINER WAS BEING POSITIONED IN THE FACE OF THE NO. 2 ENTRY WHILE THE VICTI M WAS RESETTING TIMBERS WHICH HAD BEEN REMOVE FROM THE CROSSCUT.
September 24, 1985
WV · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
C L & S Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
A MULTIPLE FATAL ROOF ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS RAY DANIELS CONTINIOUS MINER OPERATOR AND DANNY MCGLOTHLIN MINER HELPER PARKED THE CONTINIOUS MINING MACHINE IN THE INTERSECTION AT THE NO 30 PILLAR AND WERE PREPARING TO SET TIMBERS FOR THE PUSHOUT WHEN THE ROOF FELL WITHOUT WARNING
Swamp Fox Development Inc · Struck by falling object
VICTIM WAS MINING A PILLAR BLOCK 12: OF DRAW ROCK STARTED FALLING VICTIM LEFT THE MACHINE AND ATTEMPTED TO RUN FROM THE AREA WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 75" LX 45" W X 8 "T STRUCK HIM IN TH BACK OF THE HEAD VICTIM DIED IMMEDIATELY OF MASIVE HEAD INJURIES
C L & S Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
A MULTIPLE FATGAL ROOF ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS RAY DANIELS CONTINIOUS MINER OPERATOR AND DANNY MCGLOTHLIN MINER HELPER PARKED CONTINIOUS MINING MACHINE IN THE INTERSECTION AT THE NO 30 PILLAR AND WERE PREPARING TO SET TIMBERS FOR THE PUSHOUT WHEN THE ROOF FELL WITHOUT WARNING
J & B Coal Company · Struck by falling object
I NAME WAS WORKING ON THE RIGHT FRONT ROLLER CARRIER STAND ON A CATERPILLAR D9G WHILE POSITIONED UNDER THE BUCKET OF A CATERPILLAR 966C FRONT END LOADER. THE LOADER BUCKET WAS BEING USED TO HO LD DOWN THE ROLLER STAND IT MOVED AND FELL OFF O F THE STAND AND PINNED HIM RESULTING IN FATAL INJURY.
September 12, 1985
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Cumberland Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
MACK COAL TRUCK WRECK AND HEAD INJURY TO THE DRIVER
September 9, 1985
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
B J & L Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
THE VICTIM WAS OPERATING A BATTERY-POWERED SCOOP CLEANING ROADWAY COAL AT THE NO. 2 BLOCK ON FIRST RIGHT PANEL. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN A PORTION OF THE MINE ROOF, MEASURING 30 INCHES THICK A MINUMUM OF 20 FT IN WIDTH, AND EXTENDING AN UNDETERMINED DISTANCE, FELL STRIKING THE VICTIM AND SCOOP. THE HEIGHT OF THE COAL WAS 39 INCHES.
Specialty Sand Company · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
EMPL CLIMBED UP A SAND STORAGE PILE.THE EMPL EITHER FELL OR ENTERED PILE AND WAS TRAPPED WHEN SAND CAVED IN.EMPL WAS AWARE THAT THIS WAS AGAINST COMPANY POLICY.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I,NAME WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT A WRECKED MATERIAL CAR BACK ON TRACK WHEN THE TOOL HE WAS USING CREATED A PINCH POINT THAT MASHED HIS FINGER.
September 30, 1985
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS MAN WAS INJURED DURING THE FINAL STAGES OF MUCKING OUT A HEADING WITH THE BUCKET OF A FRONT END LOADER. WHEN THE LOADER OPERATOR WAS BACK DRAGGING THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FACE, THIS MAN WALK ED PAST THE LOADER TOWARDS THE FACE WITH A SHOVEL TO FINISH CLEANING UP THE LIFTERS. HE FAILED TO MAKE THE LOADER OPERATOR AWARE OF HIS LOCATION & AS THE OPERATOR RETURNED TO THE FACE THE MAN
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING HAMMER IN TOOBOX. LID OF TOOLBOX FELL, SEVERING END OF MIDDLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND.
September 30, 1985
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ideal Basic Industries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MOVED AND ELECT9IC POWER CABLE AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN MIDLINE OF ABDOMENT
MLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS SPREADING THE FORKS ON A LIFT TRUCK TO PICK UP SOME PIPE. AS HE WAS PULLING ON ONE OF THE FORDS HIS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED OFF AND FORK FELL DOWN A SHORT DISTANCE. WH WHEN THIS HAPPEDNED THE TIP OF HIS LEFT RING FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETGWEEN FORK NAND PLATE AT REAR OF FORK AND TIP OF FINGER WAS SMASHED OFF.
September 25, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Green River Terminal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIMSELFR SWEEPING SPILLED COAL
September 24, 1985
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Base Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
THIS PARTICULAR DAY THE PLANT WAS SHUT DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AND WAS NOT DUE TO BE OPERATED THE WORKER REMOVED THE GUARDS ON THE TAIL PULLEY SECTION OF THE CONVEYOR THREW THE MAIN S WITCH TO THE PLANT AND STARTED THE CONVEYOR WITH THE CONVEYOR ON HE ATTEMPTED TO USE A WIRE BRUSH ON THE TAIL PULLEY THE BRUSH AND HIS HAND BECAME TANGLED RESULTING IN THE LOSE OF HIS LEFT A
September 22, 1985
CO · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL CONNECTING BLOWHOSE FOR GUNNITE SYSTEM,ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND HIT HIM IN THE BACK.HE INCURRED FX/DISLOCATION OF LUMBAR SPINE AS WELL AS A N OPEN COLLE\S FX OF RIGHT ARM AND FX OF LEFT SC APULAE AND SOME RIB SEPARATION.
September 22, 1985
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ENGAGED IN A HAULAGE TRACK REPAIR PROJECT. WAS ASSISTING IN PLACING A NEW "FROG" IN PLACE. GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FROG ASSEMBLY ANDAN ADJOINING PIECE OF RAIL.
September 21, 1985
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Energy Supply Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO PUT IN A NEW RADIATOR AND WAS LIFTING ONE END INTO PLACE WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER ADBOMEN.
September 21, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LOADING 2\ CRIB BLOCKS INTO SCOOP BUCKET CAUGHT RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN CRIB BLOCK AND SCOOP BUCKET.
September 18, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Absorbent Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BAGS AN8 STACKING BAGS ON PALLETS POSSIBLE HERNIA.
September 16, 1985
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
R/R CAR ROLLED OVER EE FOOT ON TRACKS AT SCALE HOUSE WHERE LOADED CARS ARE WEIGHED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. FACTS NOT ACCURATE AT PRESENT BECAUSE NO WITNESS. EE WAS APPARENTLY ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE COUPLING WHEN AMPUTATION OCCURRED.
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LIFT A 55 GAL OIL DRUM FROM A SIDE TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN THE BARREL BECAME UPRIGHT HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BARREL AND A STATIONARY LADDER THE LEFT RING FINGER WAS SEVERED ABOUT 1 INCH
September 13, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal Contractors Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE MOVING3CUTTING EDGES FOR EQUIPMENT. COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN GROIN AFTER DR. EXAMINATION HERNIA UNCOVERED.
September 13, 1985
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMP WAS CARRYING A 6" DIAMETER ?X8\ LONG POSTON HIS LEFT SHOULDER, IN ORDER TO CROSS THE MINE CARS AT THE RAMP HE THREW THE POST OFF OF HIS SHOULDER ONTO THE MINE CAR AND IT WAS TO BE PULLE D ACROSS THE TOP OF THE CAR BY ANOTHER EMPLOYUEE AS THE POST FELL IT CAUGHT HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE CAR & POST
September 13, 1985
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Starr Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
THROWING A LARG9 ROCK OFF THE COAL WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED & HE FELL TO THE GROUND
September 12, 1985
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Cumberland Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
MACK COAL TRUCK WRECKED CAUSING INJURY TO LEFT LEG AMPUTATED LEFT HIP BROKE, LEFT SHOULDER CUTS AND BLEEDING.
September 12, 1985
MD · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
INJURED PERSON REMOVED GUARD AT HEAD DRIVE AND WAS POSITIONING A 3/8 IN WATER HOSE IN FRONT OF HEAD ROLLER TO GET WATER ON BELT HOSE WAS CAUGHT BY BELT WHICH PULLED PERSONS RT HAND INTO HEAD ROLLER CAUSING INJURY TO RT HAND
September 11, 1985
VA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lambert & Arrington · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CHAIN HOIST TO PULL TRACK ONTO A D9G CAT DOZER.
September 11, 1985
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Morie Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED MAN ALONG WITH HIS PARTNER, WERE LIFTING A 3"X6\ METAL SHAFT. THEY WERE LIFTING THIS OBJECT, WHICH WEIGHED APPROX. 150 POUNDS, FROM GROUND LEVEL INTO THE BACK OF A PICK-UP TRUCK. W HILE HE WAS LIFTING, HE SUFFERED HIS INJURY.
September 9, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Basic Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO HOIST A 200 LB SCREEN TO THE SCREENING FLOOR A ROPE WAS STRUNG THRU A PULLEY AND ATTACHED TO A PICK UP TRUCK ON ONE END AND ATTACHED TO THE SCREEN ON THE OTHER THE SCR EEN MOMENTARILY HUNG UP AS IT WAS BEING HOISTED WHEN IF BECAME FREE THE TENSION ON THE ROPE RECOILED CAUSING EMPLOYEES MIDDLE FINGER RT HAND TO BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE ROPE AND THE PULLE
September 9, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A JOINT OF 3/4 INCH PIPE 3/4 X 20 FT LONG OF IN AIR SO OTHER EMPLOYEE HOOK CHAIN AROUND PIPE AND ONTO JEEP. WHILE LIFTING PIPE EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER ABDOMEN ON THE R IGHT SIDE.
September 6, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A 55 GAL DRUM OF OIL THE DRUM TIPPED OVER THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO UPRIGHT THE DRUM THIS CAUSED A HERNIA
September 6, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME WAS TURNING PUMP SHAFT TREADING IMPELLA WITH 48 IN PIPE WRENCH WRENCH HUNG UP ON SHAFT PINCHING RT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN PUMP BASE AND WRENCH SEVERED HALF OF THE FIRST JOINT ON THIRD F INGER ON RT HAND
September 4, 1985
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS SHOVELING MUD AND COAL FROM UNDER AN ELEVATED BELT AND REACHING UP OVER HIS HEAD AND HE STRAINED HIS GROIN.
Molycorp Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
EMPL SWITCHING OUT B.O.ORE CAR AT PANEL 24-B NORTH END HAULAGE LEVEL AND AFTER DISCONNECTING THE CAR,IT STARTED ROLLING FORWARD PUSHING THE WHEEL SCOTCH OFF THE TRACK.THE EMPL THEN SIGNALED MO TORMAN TO BACK UP AND WHEN EMPL TURNED AROUND,ROLLING CAR STRUCK HIM ON LEFT SIDE OF HEAD AND TRAIN COMING BACK CAUGHT HIS HEAD BETWEEN CARS BEING PUSHED AND LOOSE CAR ROLLING OUT OF THE PANE
September 3, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
rock driller
MACHINERY
WHILE OPERATING TRAC-DRILL A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE FROM COUPLER AND PUNCTURED RIGHT EYELID AND EYEBALL.
IMPROPER HANDLING OF JACK HAMMER CAUSED BIT TO HANG OR BIND IN HOLE OF GRANITE, CAUSING BACK STRAIN.
Upshur Coals Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYE WAS UNLOADING PILLAR TIMBERS FROM THE SUPPLY CAR. HE PLACED HIS HAND ON THE BACK OF THE POST AND AS HE WAS STACKING IT HE CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN IT AND ANOTHER TIMBER CAUSING LACERATI ONS AND CONTUSIONS TO THE 2ND & 3RD DIGITS OF HIS RIGHT HAND.
EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING ROPE CUTTER WITH AXE AND FOREIGN OBJECT FLEW IN EYE
Doney Slate Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE BARING PIECE OF SLATE - BAR SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE FALL BACKWARDS FALLING 4-5 FEET ONTO SLATE FLOOR.
Paramont Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MINER ALLEDGED SPRAINED ANKLE OCCURRED AS HE WAS WALKING ACROSS SECTION AND TURNED LEFT ANKLE AS HE WALKED ON UNEVEN BOTTOM
September 30, 1985
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
OTHER
Louisville Cement Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE BENT OVER TO INSPECT OIL RESERVIOR & BACK LOCKED UP. HE DID NOT LEFT OR PULL ANYTHING.
September 30, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Culmtech Ltd · Flash burns (welding)
WHILE HELPING H2LD REINFORCING RODS IN PLACE TO BE WELDED, EMPLOYEE RECEIVED FLASH BURN TO EYES.
Cyprus Cumberland Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL DRILLING ON BENCH,MOVED DRILL UP TO DRILL ANOTHER HOLE,DOOR CAME OPEN AND HE REACHED TO SHUT IT AND DOOR CAME CLOSED ON THUMB ON RIGHT HAND.
September 30, 1985
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Bizwil Inc · Struck against a moving object
HAULING ROCK TO A FILL AREA BACKED TRUCK UP TO FILL AREA TO DUMP LOAD BANK GAVE WAY CAUSING TRUCK TO FLIP OVER ON ITS TOP.
September 30, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mathies Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WORKING A8 A DECKHAND WALKING ATOP A STATIONARY BARGE, VICTIM STEPPED ON A HATCH COVER AND FELL INTO THE HATCH OPENING STRIKING GROIN ON HATCH OPENING. VICTIM CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL HE ENTERED THE HOS1ITAL FOR AN OPERATION FOR A HERNIA. THIS WAS DETERMINED TO BE A LOST TIME ACCIDENT ON 1-17-86
September 30, 1985
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Usx Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED AND HIS LEADER ANSWERED A SERVICE CALL TO #8 SHOVEL TO REPAIR AN AIR LEAK ON THE SWING BRAKE THEY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE ROTO CHAMBER AND WERE LEAVING THE SHOVEL TO GET A NEW CHAMBER W HEN THE INJURED REACHED THE VERTICAL BOARDING LADDER HE DECIDED TO PUSH THE LADDER DOWN WITH HIS FOOT WHIEL WAITING FOR THE LEADER TO TAKE THE ROTO CHAMBER HE WAS HOLDING SO HE COULD CLIMB DO
September 30, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Premier Silica LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OFF LOADING PIPE FROM TRUCK PIPE ON WINCH BECAME UNBALANCED EMPLOYEE TRIED TO STADY PIPE
September 30, 1985
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE GETTING OUT OF GMC DUMP TRUCK EMPLOYEE SLIPPED OFF THE STEP OF THE T RUCK AND BADLY SPRAINED ANKLE
Long Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ OCCURRED WHILE SHOVELING BELT.LIFTED A SHOVEL AND CAUSED SPRAINED MUSCLE.HE WENT TO DR,X-RAYED SHOWED A PULLED MUSCLE.
September 30, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING LADDER ON T RUCK 217 WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED HE FELL STRIKING L SHOULDER LEVEL OF STEEP WAS TO HIGH
September 30, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Benjamin Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PULLING A SUCTION HOSE OUT OF THE MUD HE FELT A PAIN BETWEEN HIS SHOULDER BLADES
September 30, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LOADING BELT STRUCTURE INTO JEEP AS HE RAISE UP HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SIDE.
Fiesta Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
SCOOP GOT STUCK3ON WAY OUTSIDE PUT A CRIB BLOCK UNDER TIRE ONE OF THEM SPUN IT OUT HIT THE MAN ON RT KNEE CAP ON THE DISTAL END OF FEMUR BONE
Summit Stone Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON AN R-35 EUCLID. HE FELL FROM CATWALK ON EUCLID, CUTTING HIS RIGHT ELBOW, AND BRUISING RIGHT HIP AS WELL AS BACK. ELBOW LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURES.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS SETTING A BREAKER POST WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF HIT THE TIMBER CAUSING THE TIMBER TO FALL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT THUMB
I NAME HAD PULLED UP CLAY CAR SO HE COULD CLEAN THE TREACKS I NAME CLIMBED UP ON CAR TO TIGHTEN THE BRAKES HE FELL AND HIS LOWER BODY HIT THE COUPLING HE WAS NOT RIDING THE CAR HE WAS TI TIGHTENING THE BRAKES
September 30, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Liter'S Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
9-30-85 - REMOVING R-22 EUC HUB - RELT TIGHTNESS IN BACK.
September 30, 1985
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Hibbing Taconite Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OPERATING AN OVERHEAD CRANE TO REMOVE THE BLOCKING FROM UNDER AN ELECTRIC FORK LIFT THE FORKLIFT TIPPED AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT FOOT.
September 30, 1985
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Hecla Limited · Struck by flying object
EMPL DRILLING ON 5300 LEVEL MAIN LATERAL WHEN ROCK FELL FROM BACK CAUSING STEEL ON TIMBER TRUCK TO FLY UP STRIKING AND FX JAW.
September 30, 1985
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE STATED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOAD A 55 GALLON BARREL OF OIL ONTO SUPPLY TRUCK BED. HE LIFTED & PUSHED THE BARREL SIMULTANEOUSLY CAUSING PAIN IN STOMACH AREA BELOW RIB CAGE.
September 30, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
SITTING AT DINNER HOLE,WHEN ROCK FELL STRIKING HEAD AND LEFT KNEE.
September 30, 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 machine
HE WAS CLIMBING3DOWN FROM THE TOP OF THE CRUSHER. EVERYTHING WAS SLIPPERY AND WET HE SLIPPED OFF THE FRAMEWORK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE
September 30, 1985
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING ROCK FROM HEADROLLER, STARTED TO SLIP, REACHED UP GRABING HEADROLLER CHUTE WITH LEFT HAND TO CATCH SELF. STRAINED L SHOULDER.
September 30, 1985
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Livlite Corp · Struck against stationary object
EE FRACUTRED HIS FINGER WHILE BEATING ON A CHUTE DOOR WITH A PRY BAR. THE BAR SLIPPED & HE HIT HIS HAND ONT HE SIDE OF THE CHUTE.
St Marys Cement Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING OUT A SECTION OF STEEL FROM CONVEYOR WHEN THE CUT SECTION FELL ON HIS TOE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SCOOP. RAN OVER TIMBER BUTT IN ROADWAY CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO HIT HIS HEAD ON CANOPY INJURING HIS NECK.
September 30, 1985
IL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL BRUISED AND CUT LEFT HAND WHEN ROCK CAME OUT OF ROCK CHUTE AND STRUCK HIM.
September 30, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LOADING EMPTY OXYGEN BOTTLES SMASHING RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN 2 BOTTLES.
September 30, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HANGING PIPE ON CYCLONE WHEN FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN PIPE AND THE WALL.SAW DR 10-02-85 THAT WAS 1ST DAY MISSED.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
OPERATING TRUSS BOLTER, WAS INSTALLING ANGLE BOLTS HAD LEFT HAND ON TIGHTENING WRENCH BOLT WAS IN HOLE ALL BUT 12" BOLT BENT, PUSHING HIS HAND UP AGAINST PLATE
September 30, 1985
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Winchester Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I,NAME WAS DIGGING A HOLE AT THE PREP PLANT WHEN HIS PICK STRUCK A GUARD POST AND KNOCKED HIS HARD HAT OFF HIS HEAD.
September 30, 1985
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS HELPING ON MINER A ROCK WAS LAYING ON THE BOTTOM THE MINER OPERATOR SLICED THE MINER, PUSHING THE ROCK INTO THE INJURED LEFT KNEE.
September 30, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Santa Fe Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
CLAIMANT BACK I3 DRIFT ADJUSTING EXHAUST HOSE DROPPED METAL PIPE ON HAND
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS SHOVELI3G THE 4TH RELAY BELT. WHEN SHE THREW COAL ON THE BELT, SHE STRAINED HER BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against stationary object
FX RIGHT HAND WHEN PRY BAR SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HAND ON PIECE OF CHANNEL IRON.
Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
PERSON GOT OFF ELEVATOR ON THE SHAFT BOTTOM AT STARTING TIME AS HE WALKED DOWN AN INCLINED CEMENT WALKWAY HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNER HIM AND HE FELL
September 30, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
King Powellton Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO OPEN MANDOOR WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN THE BACK.
September 30, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Beckley Lick Run Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE DRILLING A ROOF BOLT A PIECE OF SLATE FELL OUT AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD BETWEEN THE EYES.
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP AND HIS PARTNER WERE MOVING RAIL TO CENTER OF THE DRIFT RAIL TURNED OVER AND CAUGHT FINGERS THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN COMPOUND FRACTURE , CONTUSION, AND HEMOTOMA OF RT INDEX FINGER CAUSING EMP TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING ALONG TRACK IN JITNEY STOPPED JITNEY TO REACH BACK OVER TURNING SIDEWAYS TO PICK UP HEADER BOARD ALONG TRACK EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN BACK RESULTING FROM TWISTING BACKWARD MO TION
September 30, 1985
PA · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object
I.NAME WAS OPERATING A JEFFERY (50-TON LOCOMOTIVE) PUSHING LOADS ONTO THE COAL BOTTOM. A LOAD (MIDDLE OF THE TRIP) DERAILED ON THE SWITCH CAUSING HIS MOTOR TO STOP ABRUPTLY, JARRING HIS BACK. LOW BACK PAIN.
Helen Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
THE MAN SLIPPED WHILE TAKING A SHOWER STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A SHOWER NOZZLE
September 30, 1985
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FILTER WAS STUCK AND WHEN HE JERKED TO LOOSEN IT, IT POPPED LOOSE AND HE LOST HIS BALANCE FALLING OFF TRUCK. HE WAS STANDING IN RESTRICTED AREA, ON OPEN SIDE. SHOULD HAVE POSITIONED HIMSELF AG AINST BACKWALL, FELL TO CONCRETE FLOOR CAUSING INJURY TO HEAD AND LUMBARD REGION.
September 30, 1985
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
RAM CAR TIRE ON TRAILER ROLLED OVER EMPLOYEES LEFT FOOT.
September 30, 1985
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Marys Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GUIDING BUCKETS OF MILL BALLS TO HOOK TO CRANE HE INJURED HIS BACK.
Maben Energy Corp · Fall from machine
WAS SETTING OUT OF SCOOP FELL TWISTED LEG & HUT HURT BOTTOM.
September 30, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Anthracite Technology Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE MAN WAS GRINDING A PIECE CAME IN UNDER HIS GOGGLES AND GOT CAUGHT IN HIS EYE.
MLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE AND TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE LIFTING A GROUP OF WIRES OVERHEAD SO THEY COULD BE PULLED INTO A CONDUIT. THIS LIFTING AND PULLING OF WIRES WAS DONE THE ENTIRE SHIFT. THAT NIGHT WHEN HE CLEANED UP AFTER WORK HE NOTICED HIS LEFT SHOULDER FELT STIFF AND ACHING. HE WORKED UNTIL 10-9-85 WHEN HE REPORTED TO F.A. HE WAS SEEN BY A DOCTOR AND ADVISED TO TAKE OF WORK BE
September 29, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP WAS HELPING MOVE TURKEY CREEK 003-0 SECTION BELT UP. HE LIFTED A TIE OFF JACK AND STRAINED HIS BACK
September 29, 1985
IL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE PUTTING JACK LEG ON PAN, JACK KICKED OUT AND SMASHED RIGHT HAND.
September 29, 1985
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE WALKED UP TO THE CHOCK PUMP LOOKING FOR A LEAK WHEN A 1" HYDRAULIC HOSE POPPED LOOSE & STRUCK INTO THE EES LEFT LOWER LEG. HE INCURRED A LARGE CONTUSION & A HAIRLINE FRACTURE.
September 29, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATES3HE HOPPED DOWN OFF A CONVEYOR BELT AND TURNED HIS LEFT FOOT.
September 29, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black River Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE SAID THAT HE WAS TRYING UNSTOP A SCREW CONVEYOR THAT HAD PLUGED UP WITH DUST. HE PUNCHED THE DUST WITH A SHOVEL AND IT CAME OUT OVER THE SHOVEL AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE SOME OF THE DUS GOT IN HIS LEFT EYE.
September 29, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Pinto Valley Copper Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPING OUT OF TRUCK GEARS JUMPED OUT OF PARK AND DOOR KNOCKED HIM DOWN.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE AND ANOTHER WELDER HAD FINISHED TIGHTENING BOLTS ON THE SWING PINION ON THE 1450 DRAGLINE THE AIR HOSE ON THE BIG AIR WRENCH CAME OFF THE COUPLINE AND STRUCK HIM BREAKI NG THE LENS IN 2IS SAFETY GLASSES AND CUTTING HIS EYE.
September 29, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object
EMP HAD OIFTED A LOAD OF ROCK IN THE BUCKET OF BOBCAT LOADER AS HE BEGAN TO DUMP A ROCK SLID OFF OF THE LOAD AND STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT FOOT
September 28, 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
INJURED STATES I WAS LOADING OXYGEN ACETYLENE TANKS ON A CAR ONE TANK SLIPPED AND RAN MY FINGER INTO A SHARP PIECE OF STEEL
September 28, 1985
TX · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luminant Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP STEPPED DOWN OFF A SCRAPER PULLING THE MUCSCLES IN LOWER BACK EMP DID NOT CONSIDER IT PAINFUL ENOUGH TO BE NECESSARY TO RECEIVE MEDICAL AID WITH THIS INJURY UNTIL 10 28 85 AT WHICHTIME I WAS A LOST TIME INJURY
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATED HE WAS LOADING SOME BOXES OF WIRE ONT HE CAGE & IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS & HE TRIED TO CATCH IT.
Ltv Steel Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
WHILE PULLING ROAD CLEANER THRU SWITCH AND AROUND CURVE MOTORMAN SLOWED DOWN SWIFT BEHIND ROAD CLEANER TURNED TO LOOK IF HARD WAS CHANGING WIRE RAN INTO BOOM OF ROAD CLEANER.
September 28, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TIMBER ROLLED AND CAUGHT FINGER
September 28, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gatliff Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING A ROLLER FOR A 355 KOMATSU BULLDOZER EMPLOYEE INJURED LOWER BACK.
September 28, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manville Sales Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MECHANIC WAS TRYING TO LINE UP A SECTION OF DUCT.
September 28, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H & H Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE REPAIRING BRAKES ON LOADER THE BRAKE SHOE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT THE LEFT INDEX FINGER OF THE LABORER HE SUFFERED A FRACTURE AND CUT REQUIRING FIVE STITCHES
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE REPAIRING WASH PLANT IN A VERY CONFINED AREA MEN DECIDED THAT ONE WOULD WELD FOR A PERIOD OF TIME IN TIGHT AREA THEN THEY WOULD CHANGE JOBS I.NAME WELDED FIRST & GOT OUT T O CHANGE WITH OTHER EMPLOYEE OTHER EMPLOYEE REMOVED HIS COAT & HANDED IT TO I.NAME I.NAME TURNED TO PLACE COAT IN AN OUT OF THE WAY PLACE & MISSTEPPED RESULTING IN A FALL OF 12 TO 15 FT TO GR
September 28, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from machine
PUTTING TRANSMISSION OIL IN DOZER JUMPED OFF DOWZER TO MOVE HOISTER FORWARD WHICH HAD OIL ON IT FOR DOZER AND INJURED RIGHT INSTEP.
September 28, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Kitt Energy Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS PULLING A TAILPIECE CHAINED TO THE MINER BOOM ON 3 EAST BELTLINE. EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING THE CABLE. AS THE MINER BOOM AND TAILPIECE DROPPED DOWN INTO 8 OF MUCK, THE TAILPIECE CAUGHT 6 SQUARE HEMTOMA CONTUSIONS AND TORN LIGAMENTS.
September 28, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
coal sampler
OTHER
Battle Mountain Gold Company · Ingestion of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING SAMPLES ON THE LEACH TANKS.AS SHE WAS CROSSING FROM #8 BACK TO #7 TANK,SHE WALKED INTO AN UNEXPECTED EMISSION OF A GREEN COLORED GAS.UPON EXPOSURE,SHE BEGAN COUGHING,HER LU NGES WERE BURNING AND SHE DELOPED A HEADACHE.
September 28, 1985
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJ USING 10 LB3SLEDGE HAMMER TO STRIKE 3/4'' STEEL BAR.MISSED THE BAR AND PINCHED RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN END OF STEEL BAR AND HANDLE OF SLEDGE HAMMER.
September 28, 1985
PA · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
Benjamin Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
CHANGING HOIST CABLE ON DRAG USING A TORCH AND BURNED HIS LEFT HAND
September 28, 1985
OH · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ironton Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUTTING PLASTIC OFF BLANKET WITH POCKET KNIFE AND HIT A PIECE OF WIRE WHICH CAUSED THE KNIFE TO BOUNCE AND CUT INTO RT WRIST
September 28, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Morton Salt Division · Fall from machine
TRAMMING 25 DRILL FROM 6/SW TO 5/SW WHEN DRILL CAUGHT ON FIRE. JUMPED FROM DRILL AND LANDED GROUND INJURING BACK.
September 28, 1985
IL · Coal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Turris Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CARRYING BLOCKS FOR STOPPING ALL SHIFT AND STRAINED BACK MUSCLES.
September 27, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HURT HIS BACK WHILE UNLOADING RAILS.INJ NOT REPORTED UNTIL 10-9-85.
September 27, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Big Fist Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ROOF BOLT BIT BROKE CAUSING STEEL TO BEND AND WHEN STEEL CAME AROUND IT HIT I.NAME ON LT. ARM AND LT. HAND BREAKING A BONE ON TOP OF HIS LT. HAND AND ALSO BROKE A BONE IN HIS LT . LOWER ARM JU ST ABOVE HIS WRIST.
September 27, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maben Energy Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN PIECE METAL WHILE MOVING AIR ACETLINE TANKS.
September 27, 1985
OH · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Sands Hill Coal Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING A DRAIN WHEN SHEET OF STEEL SLID OUT OF LOADER BUCKET WHICH WAS ABOVE HIM
September 27, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
2 - WEST WAS DRILLING HOLES IN MINE FLOOR TO SHOOT BOTTOM, DRILL STEEL GOT STUCK CAUSING THE DRILL HANDLE TO STRIKE INJURED ON FOREARM
September 27, 1985
NM · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
San Juan Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE INSTALLING A BEARING IN THE BUCKET LINK VICTIM WAS STRIKING IT WITH A 4 POUND HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF THE BEARING WAS KNOCKED LOOSE AND ENTERED INTO HIS LEFT KNEE
September 27, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kennecott Ray Mines Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STRAINED LOWER BACK WHILE GAUGING A RAIL WITH A PRY BAR & THE RAIL SLIPPED.
September 27, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING THE STARTER ON OUR JAEGER AIR COMPRESSOR WHEN HE LIFTED THE STARTER HE STRAINED HIS BACK
September 27, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LIFTING A BATTE9Y CHARGER WHILE STANDING ON T HE FENDER OF A EUCLID BENT OVER TO PICK UP BATTERY CHARGER.
September 27, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Ltv Steel Company Inc · Struck by falling object
LARGE ROCK FELL INSIDE RT BOOM I.NAME LEANED OVER MACHINE TO SWING BOOM & PULL STONE DOWN-STONE FELL CATCHING ARM BETWEEN BOOM & ROCK
September 27, 1985
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Delta Coal Sales Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THAT QUICK MOVEMENT FROM RIGHT TO LEFT, CAUSED BY THE ROUGH ROAD AS WELL AS UP AND DOWN AT THE SAME TIME, HAS CAUSED THE INJURY.
Diamond Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS WORKING 2N CONTINOIS MINER WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM IN NECK AND HEAD. THIS HAPPENED TWO BREAKS FROM FACE.
September 27, 1985
PA · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Penn Allegh Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED EMP5OYEE WAS WALKING IN THE 5 SOUTH WORKING SECTION & TWISTED HIS RTKNEE WHICH AGGRAVATED A PRIOR INJURY TO HIS KNEE THIS IS A RE-OCCURANCE OF A INJURY SUSTAINED ON 100783
September 27, 1985
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager
MACHINERY
Grove Stone & Sand Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS MARKING HOLES ON A MOTOR TO DRILL FOR MOUNTING ON ELECTRICAL BOX HE WAS IN A KNEELING POSITION & FELL A BACK PAIN AS HE WAS STRAIGHTENING UP INTO THE STANDING POSITION
September 27, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Seidel Inc · Struck against a moving object
I,NAME WAS RUNNING SCRAPER, ARM, BROKE DROPPING PAN, SUDDEN STOP THREW HIM INTO WINDSHIELD & STEERING WHEEL.
September 27, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black River Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE HAD RE1LACED BEARING ON BELT TAIL ROLLER BEARING WOULD NOT SLIP DOWN OVER BOLTS SO HE WAS USING A HAMMER TO DRIVE IT DOWN HE HAD HIS THUMB BETWEEN BEARING & FRAME WORKSO HE COULD TELL WHEN IT STARTED3TO MOVE IT CAME DOWN ALL AT ONCE & CAUGHT HIS THUMB BETWEEN BEARING & FRAMEWORK
September 27, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yuba Placer Gold Company · Struck against stationary object
PLACING A RUBBE9 HOSE ON THE BYRON JACKSON PUMP SO THAT THE PUMP COULD BE STARTED.
September 27, 1985
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Little Six Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON REAR OF DRILL. WRENCH SLIPPED OFF BOLT AND STRAINED HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED ON 9-27-85 WAS NOT OFF UNTILL 10-3-85 AND 10-4-85, RETURNED TO WORK ON 10-7 10-7-85. LAST DAY WORKED WAS 10-14-85.
September 27, 1985
OK · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
MACHINERY
Hickory Coal Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances
ANOTHER EMPLOYE9 WAS CUTTING CABLE OFF DRAGLINE WHEN A PIECE OF HOT SLAG POPPED OFF HITTING VICTIM IN THE EYE. VICTIM WAS STANDING 10-12 FEET FROM CUTTING OPERATION WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED.
WHILE CLIMBING DOWN FROM A PIPE RACK HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED FROM A STEEL CROSS SUPPORT CAUSING IMMEDIATE PAIN IN THE ANKLE AREA
September 27, 1985
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Energy Coal Income Partnership · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS ENTERING3DOZER & HIT HIS HEAD ON DOOR.
September 27, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES WAS LIFTING WATER LINE STRAINED LOWER BACK
September 27, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
West Leatherwood Mining · Struck by falling object
MAIN FRAME BROKE IN WELDING ROOF BOLTER CAUSING CANOPY TO COME DOWN APPROX 1 FT AND HIT OPERTOR IN HEAD
September 27, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE STATES WAS CARRYING 5 GAL OF OIL IN RIGHT HAND BACK GAVE WAY.
September 27, 1985
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Apache Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS TAKEN A FLY DOWN IN THE 4 BREAK WITH HIS BOLT WRENCH AND USING THE PINNER HE STATED A BUR CAUGHT HIS GLOVE THEIR WAS NO BUR FOUND ON THE WRENCH.
September 27, 1985
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
INUNDATION
Island Creek Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
A SUDDEN VIOLENT RUPTURE OF GAS FEEDER THAT OVER POWERED OUR VENTILIATION SYSTEM MOMENTARILY WHICH RESULTED IN EMPLOYEE SUBJECTED TO OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERE
September 27, 1985
AZ · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Western Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP WAS PICKING UP A 45 LB. DRILL AND TURNED LEFT CAUSING HIM TO POP LEFT VERTABRAE IN LOWER BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OFF FACE OF COAL & HIT FOOT (MIDDLE ROCK IN COAL)
September 27, 1985
OH · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Quarto Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING WATER JACK ON PANLINE WHEN JACK SLIPPED OUT INJURING HIS FINGER
September 27, 1985
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Liberty Bell Fuel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HIT BY PIECE OF ROCK ON NECK
September 27, 1985
AL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
North River Energy Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL PREPARING TO TRAM MOBILE TAILPIECE FORWARD WHEN HYDRAULIC HOSE WAS HUNG OR TIED OFF NOT ALLOWING SUFFICIENT LENGTH FOR THE MOVE.WHEN THE HOSE BECAME TAUT IT BROKE AT THE FITTING AND PRESS URE CAUSED IT TO SWING VIGOROUSLY AND STRIKE HIM ABOUT THE LEGS.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WAS LOADING LOW BELT ON SCOOP - PULLED BACK
September 27, 1985
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
INJURED WAS TRAMMING SHEARER TO HEAD WHEN A ROCK FELL IN FRONT OF SHIELD CANOPY FOULING SHEARER. ANOTHER ROCK FELL SLIDING DOWN AND OVER SHEARER CATCHING INJURIEDS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN ROCK AND SHEARE FRAME.
Dixie Fuel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS STACKING TR6CK TIRE ON A HIGH SHELF WITH FORLIFT, A TIRE ROLLED OFF SHELF AND HIT IN THE BACK OF NECK
September 27, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ltv Steel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS WORKING ON THE CABLE REEL 47 SC. THE CABLE ON 46 SC GOT STUCK IT PULLED THE SNUB OUT AND THE CABLE HIT HIS ON THE HEAD THE CABLE WITH APPROX. AROUND HIM AND DRUG HIM DOWN THE ENTRY
Molycorp Inc · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER AT 25A HAULAGE LEVEL HE SLIPPED FALLING A UNDERTERMINEDDISTANCE & SOMEHOW STRIKING HIS RT ARM INJURING HIS SHOULDER
September 27, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS RT ANKLE WHILE USING PRY BAR TO STRAIGHTEN HINGE ON BELLY PAN OF DOZER BAR SLIPPED OUT & HE STEPPED BACK TO GET HIS BALANCE & TGWISTED HIS ANKLE & SAT DOWN ON HIS LEG & A NKLE
September 27, 1985
OK · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alpine Construction Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WE WERE UNSTICKING BRUSHES ON HOIST GENERATOR APPARANTLY I STUCK ONE FO THE BRUSH WIRES IN MY FINGER TWO DAYS LATER IT SET UP BLOOD POISONING
September 27, 1985
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barretts Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING APART A REEVES MOTOR DRIVE. THE MOVEABLE SLIDING DISC WHICH WAS SPRING LOADED BROKE CATCHING BOTH OF THE EMPLOYEES HANDS BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE DISC.
Martiki Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
HE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER POUNDING ON SHOVEL TOOTH, WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF TOOTH AND STRUCK HIM IN THE THIGH
September 27, 1985
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Clair Lime Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PUSHING A ROCK IN TO BIG CRUSHER, STRAINED RECTUM AND FORMED BLOOD CLOT.
September 26, 1985
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
AS HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE STEPS OUT OF THE EUCLID,HE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS SIDE ON THE STEPS.AS HAVING A BRUISED RIBS.
THE ACCIDENT RE8POSNSIBLE FOR THIS DELAYED INJURY HAPPENED WHEN THE LOADER SLID OFF OF A DIRT ROAD INTO A DITCH THROWING MINER OFF TO THE GROUND. NO APPARENT INJURIES OCCURRED AT THIS TIME. AP PROX. TWO MONTH8 LATER, THIS MINER WAS EXPERIENCING PAIN IN HIS LEFT HIP AND LEG, AND WAS ADVISED TO STAY AWAY FROM WORK. DURING HIS ABSENCE, HE FURTHER INJURED HIS BACK AND BECAME WORSE. HE
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Struck against stationary object
EMP WAS GUIDING A CLAMP TO BE PINNED WHEN THE CLAMP CAME LOOSE PULLING THE EMPLOYEES HAND INTO A SHEAVE WHICH RESULTED IN LACERATIONS TO THE HAND
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
THE INDIVIDUAL WAS WALKING STEPPED ON A ROCK & TWISTED HIS ANKLE RESULTED IN A SPRAIN ANKLE LEFT ANKLE
September 26, 1985
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SUBJECT STEPPED DOWN OFF OF PUSH TRAM AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE MUDDY GROUND AND HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE
September 26, 1985
AL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Alabama Land & Mineral Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A D-9H DOZER HE SPUN MACHINE AROUND AND MISSED GEAR AND ALSO DID NOT APPLY BRAKES MACHINE ROLLED BACKWARD OFF A 10 FT TO 12 FT ROAD BANK HURTING LOWER BACK AT IMPACT
Central Mining Inc · Fall from machine
EMPL DISMOUNTIN1 WELDING TRUCK.HE STEPPED ON UNEVEN PIECE OF METAL CAUSING ANKLE TO TWIST.
September 26, 1985
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kenellis Energies Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING ON CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.
September 26, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid State Materials Inc · Struck by falling object
WAS LOADING A PIECE OF PIPE INT HE BUCKET OF A FRONT END LOADER WHEN ONE JOINT ROLLED OFF STRIKING HIS RT FOOT.
September 26, 1985
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reading Anthracite Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS UNLOADING DRUMS OF ANTI-FREZE FROM PICK UP TRUCK & GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO DRUMS.
September 26, 1985
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dan Gernatt Gravel Products, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
IT IS ALLEGED THAT WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING HE NOTICED A PAIN IN BACK.
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object
AFTER HAVING INSTALLED THE SECOND ROW OF ROOF BOLTS THE INJURED WAS PREPARING TO WALK BACK TO THE TRAM CONTROLS OF THE BOLTER TO ADVANCE THE MACHINE WHEN A BROKEN COAL RIB APPROX 3\ X 6\ X 8" FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT LEG
September 26, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN WAS TAKING A PROP APPROX 6"X8\ THRU A MANDOOR INTO THE INTAKE AIR COURSE & IN THE PROCESS HE STRAINED HIS LOWER NACK THIS INJURY HAD BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION BY STATE & CO OFFICALS THE IN JURY WAS IN DISPUTE UNTIL 10-17-85.
September 26, 1985
KY · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE PLACED HAND ON SCOOP BUCKET AS ELECTOR WAS BEING RETRATED HIS LEFT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN ELECTOR AND SIDE OF SCOOP BUCKET.
September 26, 1985
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
OPERATING SC TOO FAST FOR CONDITION OF BOTTOM WHEEL UNIT BROKE OFF TRHOWING HEAD INTO CANOPY RECEIVED NECK SPRAIN.
September 26, 1985
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Blue Circle Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WELDING RUNGS ON CHANNEL IRON TO MAKE LADDER WHEN CHANNEL IRON SLIPPED AND EMPL GRABBED AT THE PIECE OF IRON TO STOP IT FR@OM FALLING.WHEN EMPL GRABBED IRON HE TWISTED HIS WRIST.
September 26, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Calmat Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CLEANING A JAMMED JAW CRUSHER AND CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN TWO ROCKS.
September 26, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L W Rozzo Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME -HAUL TRUCK DRIVER-WAS HELPING INSTALL NEW DRIVE BELTS ON IMPACT BREAKER.IN DOING SO,BELT SLIPPED CATCHING FINGER UNDERNEATH IT CUTTING TIP OF FINGER.
September 26, 1985
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Hecla Limited · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BATTERYS ONTO PALLET ON 5100 LEVEL AT ORE PASS WHEN CAMEL HUMP WAS ACCIDENTLY ACTIVATED TRAPPING HIS RT LEG BETWEEN RAIL & FLOORING
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A WET CARDBOARD BOX OF MINER BITS FROM A FLAT CAR AND HANDLE CAME OUT CAUSING BOX OF BITS TO FALL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.
September 26, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator
MACHINERY
Riverside Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS USING A3POWER DRILL ON A KILN THRUST UNIT HOUSING. THE BIT STUCK, CAUSING THE DRILL TO TWIST. APPARENTLY, THE TWISTING FORCE CAUSED A FRACTURE IN HIS RIGHT HAND.
September 26, 1985
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS DRILLING ROOF BOLT HOLE IN AN AREA THAT THE ROOF WAS BROKEN A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE AND CAME DOWN DRILL STEEL EMPLOYEE JUMPED BACKWARD DRILL SLUNG ROCK OFF AND ROCK HIT EMPLOYEE ON SHOU LDER
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED THAT WHILE WALKING HE STEPPED IN A HOLE SPRAINING HIS LEFT KNEE
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
MAN WAS EXAMING THE MAIN NORTH FACES, WHILE STEPPING ON ROCK MY FOOT SLIPPED AND PUSHED MY TOES BACK.
September 26, 1985
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Struck against a moving object
WHILE DRIVING A FORKLIFT TRACTOR, THIS MAN RAN OVER A PILE OF SPILLED MUCK CAUSING THE TRACTOR TO BOUNCE THE MAN IN T HE OPERATOR\S SEAT WHICH BRUISED HIS BUTTOCKS.
September 26, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT FROM THE MANTRIP TO THE FACE AREA WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A BELT HANGER ANCHORED TO THE MINE ROOF.
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A ROCK FELL FOR4 THE ROOF & THE EE STEPPED QUICKLY TO DODGE IT & GOT HIS RIGHT FOOT STUCK BETWEEN ROCKS ON THE GROUND & THUS OVEREXTENDED HIS RT KNEE. THIS RESULTED IN JOINT DAMAGE WHICH REQU IRED SURGERY ON310-3-85 HE WORKED EASH DAY UNTIL 10-3-85.
September 26, 1985
PA · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barnes & Tucker Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS SLEDING ROCK AND SHOVELLING COAL MAN FELT LOW BACK PAIN AND NUMBNESS OF THE FINGER TIP.
September 26, 1985
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
OPERATING DOZER3
September 26, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bizzack Brothers Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO STOP A BALE OF STRAW FROM ROLLING. EMPLOYEE WAS KNOCKED DOWN BY BALE OF STRAW CAUSING HIM TO HIT KNEE AGAINST ROCK.
September 26, 1985
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Evie Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS REELING IN A PINNER CABLE AND GOT HIS KNEE CAUGHT IN IT AND TWISTED LEG
September 26, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
KNOCKING OUT A TIN STOPPING, TIN CAUGHT L LATERAL HAND, LACERATION REQUIRING SUTURES.
September 26, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tower Rock Stone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
SWITCHING BARGE2PULLING ONCABLE FELT BACK GIVE.THIS COULD BE A REOCCURANCE OF 7-16-85.WAITING ON DR.
Missouri Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES3HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE WHILE CARRYING A METAL PLATE ALONG #1 BELT.
Erie Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
WHIEL REPLACING D2 CONCENTRATE LINE ADAPTER THICKENER LEVEL HE BUMPED HIS KNEE ON CONNECTING CLAMP
September 26, 1985
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Marys Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CONFLICTING REPORTS OF HOW INJURY OCCURRED.
Betty B Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PICKING UP BELT WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
September 25, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object
I NAME HAD RAI8ED THE BOOMJACK AGAINST THE ROOF PRIOR TO STARTING A ROOF BOLT HOLE. WHEN THE BOOMJACK CONTACTED THE ROOF, A PIECE OF ROOF 3'X2'X6" BROKE LOOSE AND FELL. THE ROCK STRUCK I ANEM OXXX NAME HEAD 5ND KNEE. THE INJURED DID NOT MISS WORK OR SEEK MEDICAL ATTENSION UNTIL 10 24 85.
September 25, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Scotts Branch Mine · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS TIGHTENING ROOF BOLE WITH A WRENCH & MASHED HIS FINGER.
Emery Mining Corp · Fall from machine
SPRAINED ANKLE WHILE JUMPING OFF FORM ANKLE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY INJURED PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT
September 25, 1985
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Bcnr Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object
RIDING IN JEEP-PERSONNEL CARRIER-JEEP SLID INTO LOCOMOTIVE PARKED AHEAD OF IT ON TRACK.
September 25, 1985
UT · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emery Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PINCHED NERVE IN BACK WHILE PULLING CABLES ON RETAINING WALL. SAID HE DAMAGED HIS BACK PREVIOUSLY ON ANOTHER JOB
September 25, 1985
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mullinax Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS SHOVELING WET DIRT FROM UNDER A CONVEYOR TWISTED LOWER BACK BECAUSE OF RESTRICTIVE HEIGHT OF CONVEYOR
September 25, 1985
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
grader operator, roadgrader operator
MACHINERY
Virginia Vermiculite LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL DISCONNECTING TOWING CABLE FROM WHEEL LOADER AND MOTOR GRADER ONCE DISCONNECTED MOTOR GRADER ROLLED FORWARD PINNING AND CRUSHING RIGHT LEG BETWEEN MOTOR GRADER AND WHEEL LOADER.POSSIBLE F X OF RIGHT LEG BELOW KNEE CAP AND CARRIED TO HOPSPITAL VIA RESCUE SQUAD.
September 25, 1985
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
James River Limestone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS USING HOIST TO TURN 16000 LB NUT ON TOP OF NO 1 CRUSHER AND P ULLED MUSCLE IN BACK
September 25, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE FELL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEPS
September 25, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Pennsylvania Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS DOGGING ROCK WITH JACKHAMMER. JACKHAMMER SLIPPED AND HIT LARGE RIGHT TOE, BREAKING TOE.
September 25, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE CONSTRUCTING SLUCE BOXES WITH TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A SECTION OF LUCE BOX BEING LIFTED INTO PLACE WHEN THE CHAIN SUPPORTING THE SLUCE BOX SLIPPED AND ALL OWED THE SLUCE BOX TO FALL. INJURED EMPLOYEE TAKEN TO SIERRA VISTA HOSP, T OR C. FOR X-RAYS AND TREATMENT.
September 25, 1985
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
D & B Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INDIVIDUAL WAS IN A WORK AREA THAT HE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN IN. INDIVIDUAL WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN GRAVEL FROM SIDES OF LOADER HOPPER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL INTO HOPPER CAUSING INJURY.
Gifford-Hill & Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A BAR WHILE A PIN WAS BEING DRIVEN INTO A DRAGLINE CHAIN. WHEN THE HAMMER STRUCK THE BAR A PIECE OF THE HAMMER STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD.
September 25, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE USING A RIVET BUSTER AT #1 SAND CLASSIFIER EMPLOYEE WAS DESCALING THE PADDLES ON THE SCREW THE TASK REQUIRED THE EMPLOYEE TO WORK WITH THE RIVET BUSTER AT WAIST LEVEL AND BELOW RESULTIN G IN A STRAINED HIP
September 25, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Fredonia Valley Quarries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PICKING UP SPRI3G ON ERIC SPRING SLIDE OFF OF FORKS ON FORKLIFT SMASHING FINGER BETWEEN REAR END AND SPRING.
September 25, 1985
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sedan Limestone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REACHING DOWN I3TO JAW AND POPPED KNEE, BROKE BLOOD VESSELL IN RIGHT KNEE AND LIGAMENT IN KNEE
WHILE HE WAS LIFTING HAMMER UP TO BE WELDED IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND & ONTO HIS FOOT
September 25, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
R C Collet Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
I.NAME WAS CUTTING OLD DRILL PIPE OIL TRAPPED IN PIPE BLEW UP WHEN TORCHED
EMPLOYEE SAID THAT AS HE WAS BEGINNING TO DESCEND FROM 2ND DECK LEVEL ABOVE SIX-PACK SILOS HE TRIPPED OVER PORTION OF STEEL CONVEYOR BELT SKIRTING THAT HAD BEEN LEFT PARTIALLY PROTRUDING INTO WALKWAY AT HEAD OF STAIRS HE TUMBLED DOWN FLIGHT OF STAIRS TO FIRST DECK LEVEL ABOVE SIX-PACK SILOS HIS BACK LANDED ON HIS HARD HAT (WHICH HAD FALLEN OFF DURING & THIS RESULTED IN LUMBOSACRAL
September 25, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck by powered moving object
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS ENTROUTE TO REACTIVATE THE 7 CONVEYOR BELT HE STEPPED UP ONTO THE BALL CHARGING TRACK. THE BALL CART WAS APPROACHING WITH ITS SIREN ACTIVATED BUT HE FAILED TO HEAR IT UNTIL WAS TOO LATE. AS A RESULT THE BALL CART STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOOT CAUSING THE DISABLING INJURY.
September 25, 1985
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Alcoa World Alumina Llc · Struck by powered moving object
EE WAS REPAIRIN1 AN AIR SLIDE ON A WORK TABLE AT 405A ALLEY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR ON A TAYLOR DUNN BUGGY DRIVEN BY ANOTHER EE STUCK & RAN INTO HIM.
September 25, 1985
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maidsville Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
RADIATOR OVERHEATED ON H OUGH 100 LOADER I NAME REMOVED RADIATOR CAP WHOLE RADIITOR WAS HOT AND HOT WATER BURNED FOREARM ABOUT SIX INCHES
September 25, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Barnes & Tucker Company · Flash burns (electric)
CHECKING POWER IN FUSED DISCONNECT SWITCH WITH METER-SHORTED WIRING CAUSING BURNS TO RIGHT PALM.
September 25, 1985
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reading Anthracite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS ON SHAKER EMPLOYEE INJURED LOWER BACK
September 25, 1985
NM · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS DISMANTLING FRICTION CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FROM FAIRLEADS HE WAS KNEELING DOWN IN FRONT OF B*BRAKE DISC HOUSING, WHEN THE DISC SLID OUT AND FELL ON HIS KNEE EMPLOYEES KNEE WAS SORE AND SWO LEN
September 25, 1985
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whitaker Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT STEEL RAILS, HE INJURED HIS BACK.
September 25, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Virginia Rebel Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS MEASING SEGANT BOLTS AND THE MECH HIT THE SEGEMENT AND PIECE BROKE OFF AND HIT HIM IN THE LEFT CALF MUSCLE. HE WAS ABOUT 15 FT FROM THE MUCH IT CUT HIS LEG.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE EXPERIENCED SEVER BACK PAIN WHEN HE BENT /SQUATTED DOWN TO PICK UP A SAMPLE STORAGE BOX WEIGHTING APPROX.5POUNDS.HIS DOCTOR FOUND THROUGH X-RAYS THAT I NAME HAS AN EXTRA VER TEBRE IN HIS SPINE WHICH MAKES HIM PRONE TO THIS TYPE OF INJURY.SAW CHIROPRACTOR FOR TEWATMENTS.
September 25, 1985
AZ · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS STANDING ON STEPLADDER WITH ANMOTHER WELDER IN PROCESS OF CLEANING OFF JESCO GREASE WALKING CAM SHAFT REPAIR WORK WAS BEING DONE TO A 2570 B/E DRAGLINE LADDER SLID OFF EDGE OF DRA GLINE SHOE INJURED FALLING APPROX 4FT TO TOP OF SHOE-INJURING HIS LEFT WRIST & RT LITTLE FINGER
September 25, 1985
AL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
I,NAME AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HAD COMPLETED INSTALLEION OF "TIE-DOWN" ANCHORS FOR TAILPIECE. AS I,NAME PREPARED TO DISASSEMBLE DRILL A ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON HEAD & SHOULDERS CAUS ING MULTIPLE CONTUSIONS.
September 25, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magcobar Minerals Division · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING IN A SHALLOW PIT AND WALKED UP INCLINE FROM PIT AND STEPPED ON A SMALL ROCK CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FALL TO HIS KNEE.
September 25, 1985
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Hopkins Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN TURNING AROUND IN SC CRIVERS COMPARTMENT TO CHANGE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL WHEN HE CAUGHT RIGHT FOOT IN TRAM PEDALS AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.
September 25, 1985
KY · Coal
stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast
POWERED HAULAGE
Walker Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS MUCKING BELT & THE BELT CAUGHT THE SHOVEL PUSHING IT INTO I.NAME ABDOMEN
Vanderbilt Minerals Corp · Struck by falling object
APPARENTLY A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM RIB AFTER OR DURING THE SCALING DOWN PROCESS AT START OF SHIFT
Magma Copper Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING A BOULDER WITH A HOOK AND WHEN IT STARTED TO MOVE ANOTHER BOULDER CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE CONTROL BOARD AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RT FOOT THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A CONTUSIO N TO THE RT FOOT CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK
September 25, 1985
OH · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING 5 LARGE BOTTLE INTO THE LONGWALL CONVEYOR AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE MAN STATED THAT WHILE LIFTING WELDER ONTO SCOOP BUCKET HE FELT SOMETHING SNAP IN HIS BACK.
September 25, 1985
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Tunnelton Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE OPERATING A JOY 21SC SHUTTLE CAR THE INJURED EMPLOYEE FRACTURED HIS LEFT KNEE WHEN HE USED HIS LEFT LEG TO PUSH UP A RUN - THRU CHECK HI CURTAIN WHILE DRIVING THE SHUTTLE CAR THROUGH IT.
Kermit Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CARRYING A ROCK RO U SE AS A SCOTH UNDER S/C WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL HURTING BACK & SHOULDER.
Florence Mining Company · Struck by flying object
THE INJURED WAS STANDING NEAR THE MINER I.NAME WAS CHANGING BIT BLOCKS ON THE HEAD OF THE MINER AS I.NAME STRUCK A PIN WHICH HOLDS THE BIT BLOCK A PIECE OF STEEL STRUCK I.NAME UNDER THE EYE
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED WAS DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE 4 FT OFF THE LEFT RIB WHILE DRILLING THE HOLE A PIECE OF RIB APPROX 5 FT X 4 FT X 1, FT FELL PUSHING I.NAME AGAINST THE LEFT BOOM THE AREA BEING BO LTED WAS THE P RIMARY LIFT OF A PILLAR SPLIT
September 25, 1985
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M A Hanna Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED CLAIMS HE WAS IN THE PRIMARY MILL DISCHARGE TRUNNION, WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP A MILL DISCHARGE LINER HE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK AREA.
INJURED STATES I WAS GOING TO CHANGE WIRES IN AN ELECTRICAL PANAL. I SLIPPED GOING UP THE STAIRS, FELL, AND HIT BOTH KNEES ON THE STAIR.
September 25, 1985
AL · Coal
electrician, lineman
ELECTRICAL
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Flash burns (electric)
HE WAS CHECKING BREAKING ON POWER CENTER WHEN IT ARCED AND BURNED BOTH HANDS.
September 25, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMP WAS HELPING ROCK A BELT AND GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN A JACK AND A CHAIN
E & C Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
HE TRIPPED ON M3NER CABLE STRAINED RIGHT FOOT.
September 25, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
HE WAS IN A BREAK THROUGH HANGING A PIECE OF CURTAIN FROM RIB TO RIB, USING A CLAW HAMMER & NAILS. HE WAS HOLDING THE TOP OF THE CURTAIN AGAINST A HALF HEADER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 10" X 10" X 2" FELL ON HIS LEFT ARM, THE ONE THAT HE WAS HOLDING THE CURTAIN WITH AND PUSH THE ARM DOWN.
Metco Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects
CAR DROPPER SLIPPED AND STRUCK THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AGAINST CAR WHEN CARS BUMPED
September 25, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Santa Fe Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CLAIMANT WAS TIGHTENING UNION ON WATER SWIVEL SHIRT CAUGHT ON QUILL
Quarto Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ON TOP OF CRIB LINE WHEN HE FELL
September 25, 1985
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
ELECTRICAL
J A Tobin Construction Company · Contact with electrical current
EE REACHED FOR THE DRILL WHEN HE FELT ELECTRIC SHOCK. SHOES & HANDS WERE WET. CABLE REEL HAD A SHORT IN ON OF THE PHASES SHORTING OUT TO THE FRAME OF THE DRILL. SHORT CONSIST OF 1 PHASE OF 440 VOLTS GOING TO GROUND THRU THE FRAME OF THE DRILL. EE SUFFERED MUSCLE SPASMS TO BACK & LEGS.
September 25, 1985
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
KNEELED DOWN ON FENDER TO CLEAN OFF LIGHTS STEPPED BACK TO CHECK LIGHTS AND STEPPED ON A RUBBER FLAP INSTEAD OF THE FENDER AND FELL TO THE GROUND
B & Ls Contracting Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED STEPPED FROM OUR SCHOOL BUS MANTRIP SB-3 ONTO A SMALL ROCK. HE SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE BUT DID NOT WANT ANY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND WORKED HIS FULL SHIFT. HE CALLED IN THE NEXT DAY AND STATED HE WOULD NOT BE IN TO WORK BECAMSUE OF HIS ANKLE.
September 25, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
General Portland Inc · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS USING STEEL BAR WEIGHING APPROX 14 LBS. TO OPEN STEEL SLIDE GAT E . THE BAR SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND DROPPED ON HIS FOOT
September 24, 1985
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whitaker Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING SCREEN OFF THE VIBERATOR, EMPLOYEE AGGREVATED AN OLD PRE-EXISTING BACK CONDITION.
September 24, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLAIMAINT STATES THAT WHILE WALKING ON TOES OF SHIELD HE SLIPPED OFF TOES OF SHIELDS & FELL AGAINST ANOTHER ONE STRICKING HIS RT ELBOW (BONE CHIP)
Sandy Fork Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS PULLING THE MINER CABLE UP AN INCLINE & SLIPPED ON W ET BOTTOM & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK BUT WENT TO THE DR 9-30-85 & WAS TREATED FOR A PULLED TENDON IN LEFT KNE E.
Jordan Truck Service · Fall from machine
THE OPERATOR LO8T CONTROL OF THE C-PULL SCRAPER AND JUMPED OFF OF THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY TO THE ANKLE.
W W & W B Gardner Inc · Struck against stationary object
SLIPPED WHILE BREAKING ROCK WITH SLEDGE HAMMER AND HIT 1ST KNUCKLE OF RIGHT HAND.
September 24, 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
Lafarge Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJ REMOVING HOOD BOLT ON FORD DUMPTRUCK.BOLT WAS RUSTED FAST AND SNAPPED.INJ FELL TO SAME LEVEL ON CONCRETE FLOOR.EMPL DIDNT COMPLAIN OF ANY PAIN UNTIL 1 WK LATER 10-1-85.NOT SURE IF INJURY O 9-24-85 RESULTED IN DISABILITY ON 10-1-85.
James M Stott Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING SAMPLY BENT OVER & PULLED BACK
MACHINE PARTIALLY ASSEMBLED--EE HAD JUST FINISHED LOOKING INSIDE THE CAB OF THE NEW HYDRAULIC SHOVEL WHILE STANDING ON THE DRIVE GUARD. WHEN HE TURNED TO DISMOUNT HE FELL APPROC 4\ TO THE G ROUND FRACTURING A RIB.
September 24, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES: HE WAS WORKING ON SMALL MACHINE THAT IS USED TO SPRAY SEALENT ON STOPPING. HE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT UPPER ARM, WHEN HE ATTEMPED TO LIFT AND MOVE THE MACHINE.
September 24, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Manville Sales Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER BULLDOZER REMOVING BELLY PANWITH IMPACT WRENCH.
September 24, 1985
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Walker Stone Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME BENT OVER TO LOOK UNDER THE DOZER AT THE TRACKS AND PULLED A MUSCLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS BACK GETTING UP CAUSING OTHER MUSCLES TO TIGHTEN CAUSING PAIN AND MAKING IT VERY PAINFUL TO M OVE HIS BODY
September 24, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J M Huber Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DURING A LARGE DRAGLINE REPAIR. I.NAME WAS STANDING ON T H E DRAGSHAFT BEARING CAP. HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE CAP. HIS RT FOOT HUNG ON ONE OF THE BOLTS. HIS RT SHIN WAS BRUISED & HIS RT KNEE WAS TWISTED.
Amherst Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMP WAS INJURED WHEN LOADER LADDER HE WAS WELDING ON KICKED OUT, CAUSING HIM TO FALL
September 24, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Andalex Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME CLEANING TRACKS OUT ON #1 BACKHOE USING SPADE AND PULLED LIGAMENTS IN RIGHT SHOULDER.
September 24, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Addington Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME PLACING EXPLOSIVES IN T RUCK AND LIFTED THEM IN SUCH POSITION TO WHERE HE WAS IN STRAIN HE FELT SHARP PAIN APPERAR IN HIS SIDE.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE WORKING ON DOOR REGULATOR, DIRT BLEW UNDER SAFETY GLASSES INTO LEFT EYE.
September 24, 1985
CO · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Fuels-Utah Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED AND F ELL ON HIS SEAT
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Struck against stationary object
INJ WAS OPERATING PORTAL BUS HE STOPPED THE BUS STOOD UP TO LOOK DOWN THE HAULAGEWAY AND BUMPED HIS HEAD AGAINST THE OVERCAST
September 24, 1985
IL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MAN WAS WORKING AS A LONGWALL PROPMAN DRILLING HOLES IN RIB WHEN A ROCK CAME FROM THE TOP BETWEEN BOLT AND HIT HARD HAT THEN HIT RIGHT HAND CAUSING LACERATION.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAMMERING WITH A 2X4 AND STRUCK LEFT FOOT. CONTUSION.
September 24, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN HE LOWER THE BOOM OF THE MACHINE ON HIS FOOT.
Phil Strouth Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE SETTING J5CK. JACK TURNED OUT CAUGHT RIGHT INDEX FINGER INJURY FINGER.
September 24, 1985
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Genwal Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
BLAIR A MECHANIC WORKING ON THE MINER HIT HIS HEAD ON T HE ROOF.
September 24, 1985
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Expansion Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE SAYS HE WAS DRIVING A SSHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE BOUNCED AND HURT HIS BACK.
September 24, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ROLLING OXYGEN BOTTLE,BOTTLE STARTED TO FALL LOST BALANCE STRAINED RIGHT MID BACK.
September 24, 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 HELPING TO LINE UP FAN MOTOR FOR BOLTING MOTOR TO BASE. AS HE PULLED ON MOTOR. HE LOST GRIP AND FELL TO FLOOR.
September 24, 1985
PA · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by flying object
WHILE BREAKING ROCK WITH A SLEDGHAMMER EMP WAS STRUCK ON SIDE OF RT EYEBALL WITH PIECE OF BROKEN BIT RING FLEW AS COWORKER WAS CHANGING BITS ON LONGWALL SHEARER
September 24, 1985
OH · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF SHALE FELL FROM BETWEEN THE SHIELDS AND HIT HIM ON THE FOOT BRUISING IT
Vesta Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED GOT OUT OF JEEP AND WAS WALKING TO THROW TRACK SWITCH WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE TWISTING HIS RT ANKLE
September 24, 1985
WV · Coal
stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast
MACHINERY
Windsor Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS SPOTTING BOLTS HE HAD FINIHED DRILLING HOLE & WAS MAKING UP BOLT WHEN PC OF ROCK & COAL FELL OUT OF CORNER STRIKING HIM ON LEFT ARM (AS DESCRIBED BY INJURED)
September 24, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maple Meadow Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS INJURED WHEN 8\ ROADWAY RIMBER THAT WAS BEING INSTALLED SLIPPED FROM GRASP OF ANOTHER EE AND FELL STRIKING HIM IN BACK AND KNOCKED HIM TO MINE FLOOR.
September 24, 1985
CO · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Mountain Coal Company · Struck by falling object
I.NAME WAS PREPARING TO ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK
September 24, 1985
PA · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenwich Collieries-Div/Pa Mines Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A ROCK FROM SHIELD WHEN HE MADE A SUDDEN MOVE RO AVOID FALLING DEBRIS AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
September 24, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EE WELDING PIPE OVERHEAD & REMOVED WLEDING HOOD TO INSPECT WORK & A PIECE OF SLAG FELL LANDING O IN CORNER OF EYE.
September 24, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Ranger Fuel Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING OUT IN M ANTRIP CAR THAT RAN INTO A PARKED VECHICLE AT ELEVATOR CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO BE THROWN TOWARD WHICH RESULTED IN A LOWER BACK SPRAIN.
September 24, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Missouri Portland Cement Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE STATES3HE BURNNED HIS HAND WHEN HEPLACED IT ON A PIECE OF HOT METAL UNDER A TRUCK.
September 24, 1985
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS JACKHAMMERING BENT OVER AT THE WAIST HE COUGHTED AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 24, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bow Valley Coal Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
I.NAME WALKED TWO BREAKS FROM THE END OF THE TRACK TO THE SCOOP CHARGING STATION THROUGH MUD AND WATER AS HE STARTED TO ENTER THE CHARGING STATION HIS FOOT SLID AND HE TWISTED HIS RT KNEE IT W AS DRY AT THE CHARGING STATION THERE WAS MUD ONHIS BOOTS
September 24, 1985
WY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carbon County Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRING STEEL ROOF SUPPORT LEGS HIS BACK STARTED TO HURT EMPLOYEE DID NOT SLIP OR FALL. EMPLOYEE WENT TO DR AND DR SAID HE HAD A SWOLLEN BACK MUSCLE.
September 24, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT ON THE BELT SLOPE STEPS TOWARD THE AIRLOCK DOOR, WHEN LOOSE COAL BLEW INTO HIS FACE AND EYES AND A MINUTE PIECE OF COAL GOT IMBEDDED IN HIS LEFT EYE.
September 24, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
POWERED HAULAGE
Morton Salt Division · Struck by powered moving object
EMP WAS STANDIN1 BY #2 BELT. I.NAME WAS ON A T R ACTOR WITH A DIPPER COMING OVER TO MOVE SALT. HE PRESSED ON THE BRAKES AND THE TRACTOR SLID AND HIT HIM ON BACK
September 24, 1985
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall onto or against objects
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GET UP ON A MUCK CAR, TO BEAT A ROCK BACK UNDER CHUTE GATE THE MINER SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON THE MUCK CAR. INJURY WAS A BRUISE TO THE RIGHT ELBOW.
September 23, 1985
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Wolverine Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPL OPERATING ROCK TRUCK.TRUCK LOADED AND WHILE BEING DUMPED ,BED FLEW BACK CAUSING JAR TO TRUCK.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS EXTENDING SLIDER. A PIECE OF TOP FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON HEAD AND SHOULDERS KNOCKING EMPLOYEE TO THE GROUND. THE TOP FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED COMPRESSION F RACTURE TO A THORACIC VERTEBRA.
September 23, 1985
AL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I,NAME WAS RETURNING RAM CAR FROM SECTION FEEDER TO MINER. MINER WAS CUTTING IN #1 LEFT ENTRY. AS I,NAME TRAMMED FROM BELT HDG INTO X-CUT BETWEEN HDG AND 1 LEFT ENTRY, THE CAR, PRECEEDING THE TRAILER, WAS AT A LOWER ELEVATION THAN TRAILER. THE TRAILER GOT INTO THE RIB AND "JACK-KNIFED" ONTO BACK OF CAR, RISING ABOVE THE METAL "STOP" ON CAR, INJURING RT. HAND.
September 23, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Inland Steel Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE TURNED TO RUN WHEN A ROCK FELL AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT FOOT.
September 23, 1985
IL · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
INJURED STATES 3 GOT MY FEET TANGLED UP IN A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE I FELL STRIKING MY RT KNEE ON FOOT OF LONGWALL SHIELD EMPLOYEE SAW DOCTOR 110885 & BEGAN LOSING TIME 120285 FOR KNEE SURGERY
September 23, 1985
NM · 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 GE7TING OFF OF A MOTOR GRADER AND SLIPPED OFF OF THE STEP AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT KNEE. BEING OPERATED ON TO REPAIR TORN CARTLEDGE.
September 23, 1985
UT · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
United States Fuel Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO DROP CRADLE ON ROOF BOLTER HE PUSHED LEVER ALL THE WAY IN CAUSING THE CRADLE AND CANOPY ASSEMBLY TO COME DOWN ALL AT ONCE THE CANOPY STRUCK HIM ON THE FOREHEAD
September 23, 1985
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barnes & Tucker Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN WAS CLOSING DOOR AND GOT FOOT CAUGHT IN DOOR
September 23, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STANDING ON METAL BAR
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING SLAB ON S-HOOK WHEN HIS GLVOVE BECAME ENTANGLED OR THE S-HOOK CAUSING A PUTTING ACTION ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER REQUIRING TH ERAPY.
September 23, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES: THROWING MINER CABLE OVER WHEN FELT PAIN IN LEFT BACK. WORKING ON 12 CM 4 FACE.
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE DOING AN ON-SHIFT EXAM OF T HE BELTLINE THE EE STEPPED IN A HOLE & SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE. A LATER X-RAY SHOWED A HAIRLINE FRACTURE. EE IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO REMAIN OFF WORK ABOUT 8 WEEKS TOTAL.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
AT THE FACE PUTTING WATER DUMMIES IN HOLE,STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
September 23, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kesscoals Inc · Struck by falling object
SETTING ROAD WAY TIMBERS SMALL PC OF LOOSE ROCK FELL ON LEFT FOOT BROKING BEHIND ANKLE
September 23, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kermit Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INSTALLING A CONVEYOR POT IN JOY MINER WHEN A ROCK SLID OFF THE HEAD & STRUCK LOWER BACK.
State Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING AN 1800 X 25 LOADER TIRE WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO THE LOADER BUCKET. WHILE THE EMPLOYEES WERE ROLLING THE TIRE IT HIT STONE, TILTED AND BEGAN TO FALL. AS TIRE WAS FALLING I NAME TRIED TO CATCH IT AND ALSO ATTEMPTED TO MOVE CLEAR OF IT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO THE TIRE FELL ON HIS RIGHT LEG BREAKING IT IN TWO PLACES.
September 23, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barnes & Tucker Company · Struck by flying object
MAN WAS HOLDING DUST HOSE HOSE SLIPPED OUT OF HAND DUST GOT INTO MANS LEFT EYE
September 23, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North American Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING PARTS UP AND DOWN THE PLANT STAIRWAY THE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE CAUSING AN INJURY WHICH IS STILL IN QUESTION TO THE NATURE THE INJURY.
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc · Fall from piled material
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE CLIMBING OVER SNOW COVERED ROCKS TO CHECK THE WATER LEVEL HE FELL APPROX FOUR FEET AND LANDED ON HIS BACK THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF HIS BACK WAS BRUISED
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING AND MOVING PARTS STRAINED GROIN.1ST DAY OFF 10-02-85.
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall from machine
INJURED WAS DISMOUNTING PASSENGER END OF #9 TRACK MOTOR WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED AS HE STEPPED TO THE MINE FLOOR TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE
Phoenix Cement Company · Fall from piled material
EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING ROUTINE TASK OF WELDING A SMALL METAL PATCH ON A MATERIAL SPLITTER BOX STANDING ON CONICAL PILE OF SPILLAGE AND ADJACENT GUARDED CONVEYOR FRAMEWORK MATERIAL IN SPILLAGE PILE GAVE WAY AND EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY SLIPPED AND SPRAINED HIS RT KNEE TRYING TO RETAIN HIS BALANCE
September 23, 1985
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarto Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING DRILL STEEL OUT OF CHUCK WHEN HE STRAINED HIS SHOULDER
September 23, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HOISTING
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING FLOAT. WAS SWINGING CRANE BOOM CLOCKWISE. WHEN HE GOT EVEN WITH THE OUTRIGGER IT LIFTED UP, HE TRIED TO BOOM DOWN. HE THEN STOPPED AND THE CRANE FLIPPED OBER, WHEN BOOM HI HIT THE GROUND IT EJECTED HIM OUT. HE SLID FACE FORWARD ON THE HROUND AND INTO THE WATER.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INDIVIDUAL WAS USING A PORTA POWER TO REMOVE PIN FROM CLEVIS THE PORTA POWER SLIPPED OUT FROM CLEVIS FLEW IN AIR AND LANDED ON RING FINGER RIGHT HAND.
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND, WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A STEEL RAIL.
September 23, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
I WAS TIGHTENING WATER FITTING WITH CHANNEL LOCKS STRAINING TO TIGHTEN FITTING AND FELT BURNING SENSATION IN RIGHT WRIST.
September 23, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barnes & Tucker Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS HELPING CARRY DOUBLE ROLL OF 1 INCH WATER LINE OUT OF ENTRY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN MIDDLE OF LOWER BACK 3 MEN CARRYING LINE
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects
AS INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN A CONCRETE ACCESS RAMP TO THE LOADING DOCK HE STEPPED ON A SMALL PIECE OF LOOSE GRAVEL LYING ON THE SURFACE OF THE RAMP CAUSING HIS RIGHT ANKLE TO TURN BENEATH HIM AND ALLOWED HIM TO FALL.
September 23, 1985
IL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by flying object
PUTTING UP JACKS ON LONGWALL,FELT SOMETHING IN LEFT EYE.FOREIGN BODY IN LEFT EYE.RELEASED TO RTW 9-30-85.
September 23, 1985
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Aggregates Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CALDWELL WAS HAMMERING ON HOIST CABLE THAT HAD LODGED BETWEEN POINT SHEAVE AND BOOM FRAMEWOEK.HAMMERING CAUSED INJURY TO ROTATER CUFF OF RIGHT SHOULDER.
September 23, 1985
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockville Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LEANING INSIDE OF FORD BRONCO TO GET A BOARD, WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN BETWEEN HIS SHOULDER BLADES, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BREATH MOMENTARILY. EMPLOYEE HAS A PULLED MUSCLE.
September 23, 1985
VA · Coal
driller operator
MACHINERY
Henry C Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS DRILLING AN THE DRILL HUNG UP AND CAUGHT HIS ARM IN THE DRILL HOSE AND SPRUNG HIS ELBOW.
September 23, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MY FOOT GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE FRAME OF THE MANBUS, THE MAN BUS MOVED AND IT BENT MY FOOT UP.
September 23, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED STATED 7HAT HE WAS PULLING ROCK DUST HOSE & FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT LEG & BACK AS HE RAISED UP FROM LIFTING HOSE
September 23, 1985
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LAYING STEEL WATER LINE RIGHT RING FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN WATER LINE AND RIGHT STEEL TOE SHOE.
Emery Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
LARGE PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON MINER HEAD I.NAME TRIED TO PUSH IT OFF BY HIMSELF AND STRAINED HIS BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING. WHILE PINNER STEEL WAS ROTATING INTO ROOF, STEEL POPPED OUT AND STRUCK MAN ON LEFT SIDE OF HEAD AND LEFT SHOULDER.
September 23, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Ludlow Stone Inc · Struck against a moving object
I NAME WAS DRIVING THE EUCLID TRUCK, HIT A BIG HOLE IN THE HAUL ROAD. THERE WAS JOLT, THE TRUCK BOUNCED AST HE SEAT SLAMMED DOWN, IT CAUGHT HE COME BACK UP JAMMING HIS BACK.
September 23, 1985
IL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
ENTEREING CAB OF GOB TRUCK-PULLING SELF UP ON LADDER OF CAB-STRAINED SHOULDER & NECK
September 23, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OVER HEAD CABEL SNAPPED STRIKING EMPLOYEE, KNOCKING HIM TO HIS KNEES CABEL WHIPPED OVER CHEST AND DOWNWARD.
September 23, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS ISNTALLING A 4\ GLUE BOLT WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLT PLATE & THE MINE ROOF.
September 23, 1985
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Kitt Energy Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE USING A LIFTING JACK TO RERAIL THE #61 SUPPLY CAR ON TRACK ALONG THE 3 EAST TRACK THE CAR SLID KICKING THE JACK OUT AND THRUSTING THE JACK BAR UP UNDERNEATH THE EMPLOYEES JAW RESULTING IN A FRACTURE AND LACERATION
September 23, 1985
PA · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greenwich Collieries-Div/Pa Mines Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS DR5GGING BLASTING CURTAINS TO SHOOT ROLLS FROM THE FACE. WHILE DRAGGING BELTING WHICH CURTAINS ARE MADE OF EMPLOYEE SPRAINED LOWER BACK.
September 23, 1985
NM · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
MECNANICS WERE CHANGING STEERING CYLINDER UNDER THE HAUL TRUCK, WHEN I.NAME GRABBED THE CYLINDER BY THE BALL JOINT, CAUSING THE CYLINDER TO TURN AND SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT - FRACTURING LITTLE TOE
September 23, 1985
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE GETTING DOWN OFF OF D8 #1 SLIPPED AND FELL
September 23, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Fall down stairs
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING PAINT OFF OF HIS HANDS WHILE WALKING OUT OF THE ELECTGRICIAN\S TRAILER. IT HAD BEEN RAINING, THE STEPS WERE WET, HE STEPPED ON TO STEPS AND SLIPPED. CAUGHT HIMSELF STRIKI STRIKING LEFT ARM FROM ELBOW TO HAND.
September 23, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Maysville Dredging Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
ENGINE BLEW UP THROWING GREASE ON DECK CAUSING SLIPPERY CONDITIONS I.NAME WAS IN PROCESS OF TURNING OFF ENGINE BECAUSE OF RUTRUPTURED OIL LINE
September 23, 1985
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJ AND FELLOW 4ORKER WERE LIFTING BUCKET ELEVATOR DOOR AND MOVING IT OUT OF WAY IN ORDER TO WORK ON ELEVATOR CHAIN.AS THEY MOVED DOOR I.NAME FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.DOOR WEIGHS 75 LB.
September 23, 1985
AZ · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Peabody Western Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMP WAS SETTING COMPACT DRILL DOWN AND ACCIDENTLY HIT POWER KNOB WHICH MADE HIM CATCH HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT BETWEEN BEAM AND DRILL
September 23, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Kentucky · Contact with hot objects or substances
INJ SHOVELLING TOP OF SUMP AND BACKED INTO LIGHT BULB.
September 23, 1985
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING MONO RAILS TOGETHER ONE LSIPPED OUT AND LANDED ON HIS FOOT
American Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object
I.NAME AND OPERATOR SENT UP TO 500 PLANT TO CLEAN PIT NEXT TO ELEVATOR.LADDER IS LOCATED RIGHT BESIDE ELEVATOR AND WHILE GOING DOWN THE LADDER,I.NAME HIT RIGHT ELBOW AGAINST ELEVATOR.
September 23, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Parker Brothers & Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPED LIFT CHUTE FOR CRUSHER AND RETURN BELT SEVERAL TIMES THAT NIGHT HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
September 23, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Harlan Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME STATED AT END OF WORK SHIFT THAT HIS BACK WAS HURTING AND THAT HE MIGHT HAVE TO SEE A DR HE ALSO STATED THAT HE DIDNT KNOW HOW HE HURT HIS BACK
Chisholm Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING AN 8 TON TRAM MOTOR ON CHARGE AND AS HE JUMPED UP ON TOP OF THE MOTOR HE BUMPED HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST THE MOTOR FRAME.
Paramont Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THIS MAN WAS WORKING ON WATER TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL BREAKING HIS RIGHT WRIST.
September 23, 1985
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Locher & Company Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING CRUSHER DROPPED WEDGE ON CABLE INTO CRUSHER BESIDE ROCK TO HELP BREAK ROCK FRICTION ON WEDGE CAUSED IT TO SHOOT BACK UP IN THE AIR WEDGE HIT EMPLOYEE IN NOSE AREA NOSE WAS CUT & BROKEN LIP GUM & TONGUE CUT LIGHTLY GLASSES DAMAGED
September 23, 1985
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Whitaker Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE PUSHING A MANTRIP CAR AROUND, WHEEL BRACKET CAUGHT LEFT FOOT.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJURY WAS SCALING LOOSE ROCK IN FACE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIS LEFT FOOT.EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING METATARSAL SHOES.
September 23, 1985
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON LONGWALL WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE SHIELDS AND STRUCK HIS HAND
Barnes & Tucker Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS MOVING 5 FT WOODEN POST AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHEN HE TWISTED WHIEL THROWING POST
September 23, 1985
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emery Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS HELPING UNLOAD A SHUTTLE CAR TIRE FROM A RAIL RUNNER JEEP AND SPRAINED HIS BACK.
September 23, 1985
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE STEPPING DOWN OFF FORKLIFT INJURED HUNG HIS FOOT IN DECK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE
September 23, 1985
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harbison-Walker Refractories U S · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS INSIDE KILN USING HAMMER & CHISLE TO LOOSEN SCALE ON BRICK TWISTED & TURNED & RUPTURED DISC IN LOWER BACK NO REPORT BY EMPLOYEE ON ACCIDENT DATE ACCIDENT REPORTED TO SUPERVISION ON 10 2585
September 23, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A TRANSMISSION OUT OF A TRUCK AND THOUGHT HE MIGHT HAVE PULLED A MUSCLE BUT REALLY DIDNT BOTHER HIM AT THE TIME A DAY LATER EMPLOYEE CLIMBED DOWN OFF A CRANE AND A PAIN S HOT THROUGH HIS RT HIP AND LEG
September 23, 1985
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Quarto Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL WALKING ALONG STAGE LOADER IN LOW TOP WHEN HE HIT HEAD ON ROOF.
Amherst Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MAKING A PULL CABLE, VISE-GRIPS SLIPPED OFF CABLE STRIKING EMPLOYEE ABOVE LEFT EYE
September 23, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Potash Company Of America · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT WITH A WRENCH WHICH SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS NECK. HE CONTINUED WORKING TWO WEEKS BEFORE MISSING A DAY FROM WORK. FIRST DAY MISSED WAS OCT. 5.
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL MOVING 1050 CROWD DRUM TO CLEAN AREA BESIDE SHAFFER.AS HE ROLLED DRUM,IT CAUGHT ON PIECE OF METAL CAUSING DRUM TO FALL CATCHING FINGERS BETWEEN DRUM AND SHAFFER MACHINE.
September 22, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS DRILLING HOLES WITH AN ACME COMPRESSOR. THE DRILL GUN TWISTED CAUSING THE MAN TO JAR HIS BACK.
September 22, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kitt Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING A LEG FOR STEEL BEAMS IN THE C-19 LONGEALL HEADGATE ENTRY EMPLOYEE STRAINED MUSCLES IN HIS CHEST LEFT SIDE.
General Portland Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING HOOD OF TRUCK WHEN HE FELT STRAIN IN LOWER BACK.STARTED LOSING TIME 9-25 AT 3PM.MONDAY & TUESDAY ARE HIS DAYS OFF.SUNDAY 9-22 HE COMPLETED REGULAR SHIFT.
September 22, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN ON VACATION FOR SEVERAL DAYS. UPON RETURN TO WORK, HE BEGAN TO DEVELOP SOME PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF CONTINUING TO CARRY OU HIS NORMAL DUTIES--USING A HI GH PESSURE HOSE TO WASH DOWN PRESSES--THE CONDITION WORSENED. HE SUSTAINED A STRAIN TO HIS UPPER BACK.
September 22, 1985
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
General Chemical Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN BARRING DOWN BEFORE ROOFBOLTING WHEN THE EMPLOYEE STARTED ROFFBOLTING HE STEPPED ON SLICK ROCK & FELL STRIKING HIS LOWER BACK
Quarto Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL PULLING FEEDER CABLE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HEAD AGAINST TOP.
September 22, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE GOT DIRT IN HIS EYE WHILE HE WAS FILLING A BULK HOPPER CAR
September 22, 1985
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hobet Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS CLIMBIN1 DOWN LADDER, ONE FOOT WAS ON THE GROUND AND THE OTHER FOOT WAS CAUGHT IN LADDER, JARRING BACK
September 22, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinto Valley Copper Corp · Struck by falling object
WHILE INSTALLING A 24"X72" PIECE OF STEEL GRATING ON FLOTATION GRATING SLIPPED & HIT THE EES FOOT. HE WAS WEARING STEEL-TOED SHOES.
September 22, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WALKING ON BOTTOM CHECKING BUSSES.TRIPPED AND FELL TAKING FULL IMPACT ON RIGHT SHOULDER.
September 22, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMP WAS PULLING OUT HOUSING AND CAUGHT RT LITTLE FINGER ON ROUGH EDGE OF HOUSING FRAMEWORK LACERATING LITTLE FINGER NEXT TO THE FINGER NAIL
September 21, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS INSTALLING A LEG JACK ON THE LONGWALL SHIELD WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK BEGAN LOSING RIME ON 10-7-85 WAS NOT KNOWN TO BE JOB RELATED UNTIL 10-29-85
September 21, 1985
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL DROPPING RUBBER WHEELS DOWN ON RAIL CAR AND FOOT GOT CAUGHT UNDER WHEEL.
September 21, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
3 RT. 7 SOUTH TIGHTEN BOLTS ON MINER WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIS WEIGHT TO SHIFT TO HIS ANKLE AND FELL.
September 21, 1985
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
TRAMING FEEDER AND DUMP FLAP FELL ON HIM.
September 21, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE DRILLING ROOF BOLT A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON RIGHT FOOT.ABRASIONA DN SLIGHT CONTUSION.WORKED 3 HRS MORE WITH NO APPARENT DISCOMFORT.
September 21, 1985
CO · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE COLLARING A ROOF HOLE ON SLAB STRUCK THE EES RT FOOT. THE SLAB WAS SHALE ROCK ABOUT 8"X3\X1\ & FELL FROM THE ROOF. HE INCURRED A CONTUSED FOOT MISSED 2 DAYS OF WORK.
September 21, 1985
OH · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I, NAME PICKED UP A SPLICING MACHINE AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. I,NAME CONTINUED TOO WORK UNITL 11-7-85. HIS BACK CONTINUES TOO BOTHER HIM SO HE WENT OFF WORK 11-8-85.
September 21, 1985
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING SHAFT MOUNT SPEED-REDUCER ON SCREW CONVEYOR DRIVE SHAFT WHEN LIFTING REDUCER FOR INSTALLATION ON SCREW CONVEYOR HE PULLED BACK MUSCLE
September 21, 1985
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lynn Sand & Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE HELPING TWO OTHER MEN LIFT A STEEL SCREEN CLOTH INTO PLACE ON VIBRATING SCREEN I NAME CLAIMS THE SCREEN CLOTH SLID AND CUT HIS NOSE.
September 21, 1985
IL · Coal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
MACHINERY
Turris Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOFBOLT WHEN ROCK FELL IN AND ROLLED UNDER THE CANOPY AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE\S THUMB.
Kaiser Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS GOING THROUGH A DOOR AND THE DOOR CLOSED FROM AIR PRESSU 185D STRUCK EMPLOYRE STRIKING HIM ON THE CHEST
September 21, 1985
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kaiser Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS CUTTING CABLE WITH A KNIFE, THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND HE CUT HIS THUMB.
September 21, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE TWISTE8 BACK STEPPING DOWN FROM PACKER (4 STAIRS) TO MAIN FLOOR. HE SLIPPED ON STEPS.
September 21, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURY PARTY BENT OVER TO PULL 1" LINE OUT FROM UNDER COAL AND HIS BACK STARTE D HURTING HIM BELOW LEFT SHOULDER BLADE
September 21, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING A BURNING TORCH/HOSE ASSEMBLY INTO A PUMP PIT APPROX 15 FT BELOW GRADE ELEVATION HE FELL OVER THE 6 IN PIT CURBING HEAD FIRST ONTO THE PIT FLOOR IN FALLING HE IMPACTED O N A 6 IN PIPE LINE AND LANDED ON HIS BACK
EMPL CLAMPING OFF BELT WHEN BELT STARTED AND EMPL FELL INTO JUMP AREA.
September 20, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
HE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER IN AN OUTBY AREA & A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & HIT HIS LEFT THUMB CAUSING A FRACTURE TO THE LEFT THUMB.
September 20, 1985
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Cobb Rock Inc · Struck against a moving object
BACK STRAIN FRO4 DRIVING TRUCK.
September 20, 1985
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Leeco Inc · Struck by falling object
BOLT MACHINE FELL ON EMPLOYEES FOOT
September 20, 1985
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
WALKING ACROSS BELT TAILPIECE STEPPED ON LOOSE COAL SLIPPED AND FELL HITTING LEFT ARM & SHOULDER ON TAILPIECE
Kaiser Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS GREASING TOP DRIVE UNIT WHEN A BOUNCE STRUCK CAUSING THE DRIVE TO MOVE AND HIT HIM ON THE KNEE.
September 20, 1985
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS SHOVELING UNDER #2 BELT OF LOW GAP 005-0 SECTION. HE TWISTED HIS BODY WHILE SHOVELING INJURING HIS BACK
September 20, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A 36 IN PIN BOARD AND 48 IN ROOF BOLT WHICH IS USED FOR RIB SUPPORT GOT CAUGHT IN SHUT AT BELT HEAD EMPLOYEE TURNED BELT OFF WENT TO PULL OUT BY THE BOLT WHEN THE BOLT STRUCK EMPLOYEES MIDDLE AND RING FINGER LEFT HAND
September 20, 1985
WV · Coal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
INJURED STATED 7HAT HE REACHED TO GET A SLATE BAR BUMPING HIS CUTTING TORCH WHICH TURNED & HE BURNED HIS LEFT HAND.
September 20, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Leeco Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE HE WAS BOLTING ROOF, A PIECE OF ROOF BOLT STEEL BROKE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE WRIST.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS STANDING ON SUPPLY CAR & UNLOADING 5 GALON HYDRAULIC OIL CANS FROM ONE CAR TO ANOTHER WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON END OF SUPPLY CAR.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJ EMPL UNLOADING 6\\ X 6\\ LEGS AND HEADERS AT SECTION SUPPLY AREA WHEN END OF HEADER CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN FLAT SUPPLY CAR AND HEADER RESULTING IN INJURY.
September 20, 1985
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON PLATFORM BETWEEN BOX CAR & MILL BUILDING STACKING BAGS OF CLAY IN DOORWAY OF CAR HE HIT HIS HAND ON CONVEYOR HITTING A NERVE IN HIS HAND THIS CAUSED HIM TO FALL OFF PLATFORM BACKWARDS CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS HEAD ON NATURAL GAS LINE
September 20, 1985
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
H & H Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS TOLD TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY BUT INSTEAD PUT HIS HAND ON THIS BOLT TO STEADY SO CRUSHER WOULD SLIP DOWN ON BOLT,CONE DROPPED DOWN SUDDENLY CAUSING INJURY.
September 20, 1985
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Georgia Granite Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
I.NAME WAS HELPING OTHER EMPLOYEES PUSH A PIECE OF ROCK AROUND SO THAT THEY COULD PLACE THE DOGS IN HOLES AND LIFT BLOCK IN DOING SO I.NAME STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK
September 20, 1985
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
VIBRATION MOVING JACK HEAD ON WORK TABLE CAUSED IT TO FALL ON EMPLOYEE RIGHT FOOT.
September 20, 1985
WV · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJRUED WAS HOLDING A NUT ON A LOADER WHILE AN ELEFTRICIAN WAS HITTING IT WITH A H AMMER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FLEW FROM THE HAMMER AND HIT INJURED IN THE FOREHEAD
September 20, 1985
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
A P Causby Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN TOW PIECES OF STEEL HOIST AT WORK
EMPLOYEE WAS DI8MOUNTING FROM DOZER CAT. SLIPPED ANBD TWISTED KNEE.
September 20, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
AS CLAIMANT WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM SCRAPER HE GRABBED A HOLD OF LEFT FORK ON LP FORK TRUCK TO HELP HIM SELF DOWN THE FORK SLID OUT OF T HE RACK CLAIMANT FELL BACK ABOUT 3 FT AND WAS STRUCK IN CHEST AREA BY THE FORK
September 20, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chino Mines Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
ALLEGES THAT WHILE UNLOADING BARREL OF OIL FELT TINGLE FROM NECK TO TAILBONE
EE WAS MOVING SAW HORSES SO GRADER COULD MOVE CLOSER TO THE SHOP WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF METAL LAYING ON TOP OF THE SAW HORSES FELL STRIKING TOP PART OF RT FOOT.
September 20, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Magcobar Minerals Division · Struck against a moving object
OPERATING LOADER, TRIED TO PICK UP A BIG ROCK. WHEN BUCKET WAS ABOUT 4\ OFF GROUND WEITHT OF ROCCK TIPPED LOADER FORWARD RAISING REAR END OFF THE GROUND. ROCK ROLLED OUT AND LOADER FELL BACKWA BACKWARD THROWING HIM BACK AND FORTH AND HITTING HIS BACK ON THE TOP OF THE EWAT.
September 20, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southwestern Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS USING A PRYBAR TO OPEN DOOR ON RAILCAR AND STRAINED BACK
Arch Of Wyoming LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE DOESN\T KNOW WHERE OR WHEN BUT HE FOR A SLIVER OF METAL IN HIS EYE.
September 20, 1985
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
John J Brennan Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BRUISED AND SPRAINED HAND WHILE BARING STONE
September 20, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE 316C CONVEYOR GREASING THE BEARINGS. UPON START UP THE 316C CONVEYOR STARTED MOVING, WHICH CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO FALL TRIED TO BREAK THE FALL WITH HIS HANDS.
September 20, 1985
PA · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE STEPPING DOWN OFF OF DRAGLINE HE TWISTED HIS LEG AND / OR KNEE
September 20, 1985
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Elm Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
WAS OPERATING END LOADER, USING BUCKET PRYING ON A ROCK, CAUSED REAR OF LOADER TO RAISE, WHEN ROCK CAME LOOSE THE REAR OF LOADER CAME DOWN JARRING OPERATOR.
September 20, 1985
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING A TRUCK OVER A DIRT, ROUGH ROAD, THE TRUCK HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BOUNCE OUT OF THE SEAT AND INJURING HIS TESTICLES.
September 20, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
FIRE
Eureka Sand & Gravel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
A BURN ON HIS RT LEG AS THE RESULT OF HIS PANT LEGS CATCHING ON FIRE HE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH WITH HIS CUFFS ROLLED UP ON HIS PANTS. A PIECE OF HOT SLAG LANDED IN HIS RT PANTS LEG CUFF & CAUSE HIS PANTS TO IGNITE.
Agers Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CLIMBING INTO SHOVEL BLOOD VESSEL BURST IN LEFT LEG. LEG WAS IMMEDIATELY SWOLLEN.
Barnes & Tucker Company · Struck by falling object
ATTACHING CHAIN TO RFM STRUCTURE PIECE OF RIB ROCK FELL AND STRUCK MAN ON LOWER LEFT LEG.BRUISES AND CONTUSIONS OF LOWER LEFT LEG.
September 19, 1985
KY · Coal
stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast
POWERED HAULAGE
Peter Cave Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS RI8ING MANTRIP & HIT HEAD ON ROOF BOLT HANGING DOWN KNOCKING OFF HAT & GLASSES.
September 19, 1985
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE STATED HE W5S LIFTING A CEMENT BLOCK AND PULLED BACK
September 19, 1985
MO · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL POURING HYDRAULIC OIL IN DOZER HE SLIPPED AN DFELL OFF TRACK LANDING ON COAL.
September 19, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Kaiser Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS USING AN ACETYLENE CUTTING TORCH. TORCH FLARED EE STEPPED BACK & IN DOING SO STRAINED HIS BACK.
September 19, 1985
AL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP STATES THAT WHILE WALKING ON TRAK HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT IN THE TRACK AND TWISATED HIS RT KNEE
Coastal Coal-West Virginia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE HELPING THREE OTHER PEOPLE (WITNESSES) POSITION A PIECE OF METAL IN ORDER TO ASSEMBLE A TANK I NAME APPARENTLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK THE METAL 1/4"X74"X89") WAS BEING POSITIONED APPR 12 " OFF THE FLOOR
Hawkview Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CHARGING SCOOP BATTERIES WHEN HE LSIPPED AND BUMPED HIS KNEE AGAINST BATTERIES
September 19, 1985
OH · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
September 19, 1985
UT · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emery Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STRAINED BACK WHILE LIFTING TIMBERS
September 19, 1985
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North American Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL REACHING DOWN OVER STEEL BEAM TO PULL UP IRE CABLE TOWARDS HIM AND FEELS HE PULLED NERVE AT THAT TIME.
Paramont Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THIS MAN SAID HE WAS LIFTING TIMBERS AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK.
September 19, 1985
MO · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central West Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
WHILE DOING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING ELEVATOR BUCKET CHAIN AT THE PROCESSING LANT AND HE SCRATCHED HIS ARM ON MOTOR OF BUCKET ELEVATOR. EMPLOYEE\S ARM BECAME INFECTED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.
September 19, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Darmac Associates Corp · Struck by powered moving object
EMPLOYEE WTOPPED IN FRONT OF POWER CENTER, FAILED TO DISENGAGE THE PANIC BAR, AND AS HE PROCEEDED TO WALK AWAY FROM THE LONG AIRDOX THREE WHEELER, IT COASTED FORWARD STRIKING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
September 19, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K2b Constructors Inc · Fall from machine
DUE TO WET CONDITION,I NAME SLIPPED ON LOADER AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
FELL OFF BELT IN CLEAN COAL TUNNEL
American Aggregates Corp · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET ON TO THE WORK BAOT TO GO TO THE DREDGE. AS THE EE WAS STEPPING ON T HE WROK BOAT THE B ANK GAVE WAY UNDER HIS FEET & H E HIT HIS LEFT SHIM ON THE SIDE OF T HE BOAT.
September 19, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES: LOADING TRASH, PICKED UP BUGGY TIRE, FELT PAIN IN BACK.
September 19, 1985
TN · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING MANTRIP AND WAS PASSING THROUGH AN OVERCAST THAT HAD DOUBLE DOORS ON BOTH WING WALLS, ONE DOOR ON OPERATOR\S SIDE WAS OPEN ABOUT 48" DUE TO AIR PRESSURE, DOOR CAUGHT S SIDE OF MANTRIP, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT HIP, FRACTURING RIGHT HIP IN THREE PLACES.
September 19, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING EXCESS RUBBER OFF SCRAPER WITH A RAZOR KNIFE TOOL SLIPPED AND CUT INTO HAND
United States Fuel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS CHECKING A PUMP IN A FLOODED AREA AND SLIPPED AND FELL HURTING RT LEG BELOW KNEE
September 19, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HAD TO KNOCK A 6" X 8",\ TIMBER LOOSE TO GET A PIECE OF CABLE OUT. THE TIMBER SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND HITTING HIS FOOT
September 19, 1985
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS DRIVING A SHUTTLE CAR THROUGH CURTAIN ANDCAUGHT HIS HEAD IN THE CURTAIN AND JERKED HIS NECK, CAUSING HIM TO ALSO HIT HIS HEAD ON HIS HARD HAT.
September 19, 1985
OH · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nacco Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
ATTEMPTING TO RAISE PIECE OF STONE OFF MINER TO GET CAUTION SIGN WHEN CORNER OF STONE BROKE OFF THIS CAUSED STONE TO FALL CATCHING RIGHT HAND BETWEEN STONE AND HEADLIGHT COVER ON MINER.
Swenson Granite Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE MAN-BOX WHEN HE STUMBLED, AND TWISTED. HAS PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS BACK.
September 19, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Parker Brothers & Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
TRUCK BEING LOADED WITH PIT ROCK.LOADER DUMPED ROCK INTO BED AND MOVEMENT HURT INJ BACK.
September 19, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING. HE STARTED TO USE WRENCH AND DROPPED THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PINNER STEEL. THE TOP STEEL FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND ON THE WRENCH INCURRING A FRACTURE OF LEFT INDEX METACARPAL.
September 19, 1985
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
ELECTRICAL
Buildex Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
WAS REMOVING THE SECOND ONE WHEN IT EXPLODED CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO BACK OF HAND, FINGERS AND WRIST.
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT ASHE WAS WORKING ALONG THE BELT HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT ELBOW AGAINST SOME CRIBBING.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJ HELPING 2 MEN FIX SC TIRE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRAINING LEFT KNEE.
September 19, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kenellis Energies Inc · Struck by falling object
SMALL PIECE OF SHALE FELL BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING RIGHT FOREARM CAUSING CONTUSION NOTHING BROKEN.
September 19, 1985
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Reserve Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A TEE WHICH WAS LEAKING ON FUEL ISLAND HE WAS USING A 36IN PIPE WRENCH & BASKET TRUCK BASKED MOVED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK
September 19, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Agri-Timber Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WAS CLEANING THE ROLLER ON STACKER BELT WITH A SHOVEL, THE SHOVEL GOT HUNG IN THE BELT AND SMASHED THE LEFT HAND AGAINST THE CRUSHER, CAUSING THE LITTLE FINGER (PINKY) ON THE LEFT HAND TO BE B ROKEN ON THE KNUCKLE.
September 19, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
MACHINERY
WHILE MAKING ADJUSTMENT TO HOIST BRAKE ON 88B DRAGLINE, THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT COUPLING CAUGHT OILERS CLOTHING THROWING HIM TO THE GROUND CAUSING INJURY TO RIGHT SIDE.
September 19, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
Central Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS PULLING DRILL STEELS OUT OF BOREHOLES DURING PROCESS OF UNCOUPLING THE DRILL STEEL A CHIP OF A STEEL OR COUPLING BROKE OFF AND STRUCK EMP IN LOWER RIGHT LEG
September 19, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
American Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLEANING ELEVAT2R OUT AND BAR HUNG? IN BUCKET.THREW BAR UP HITTING HAND,BACK AND STOMACH.
September 19, 1985
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elm Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLED CORD ON WATER PUMP TO START AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
EE WAS CHECKING OIL IN COAL TRUCK MISSED STEP & TWISTED KNEE.
Arch Of Illinois · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE FELL OFF LADDER HE WAS WORKING ON AND CUT AND BRUISED FACE AND NECK AND DAMAGED 3 TEETH
Maben Energy Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS CLEANING ROADWAY WITH SCOOP & RUN OVER A ROCK IN ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO CATCH HIS HEAD BETWEEN SCOOP AND TOP
September 19, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP-PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLT TRIB-STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON FOOT.
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by powered moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ON MINER- MINER OPR. MOVED MACHINE FORWARD - BOOM OF MACHINE BUMPED EMPLOYEE ON LEG.
September 19, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Pyramid Mining Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
I.NAME WAS UNDER A TRAILER GETTING A PUMP WHEN A HE WAS BIT BY A SPIDER.
September 19, 1985
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B & B Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS PULLING ON CABLES & COMPLAINED WITH HIS BACK
September 19, 1985
WA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Centralia Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
HE BACKED HIS T9UCK INTO A COAL FACE AND CAUSED A WHIPLASH ON NECK
Bluestone Coal Corporation · Struck against stationary object
EE STEPPED DOWN FROM HIS MECHANIC TRUCK ONTO A SMALL ROCK THEREBY TWISTING HIS ANKLE & CAUSING A STRAIN/SPRAIN.
September 19, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF STEEL FROM A LOADED CAR WHEN THE STEEEL ROLLED OFF THE CAR & ONTO HIS FOOT. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN COMMUNICATED FRACTURES OF T HE LEFT ANKLE CAUSING EE TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
September 19, 1985
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES: WAS LIFTING A VANE PUMP FOR A JOY CUTTING MACHINE TO PLACE IN A BIN AND STRAINED RIGHT GROIN AREA.
September 19, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J & J Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL HELPING UN5OAD OXYGEN BOTTLE OUT OF SUPPLY CAR AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMP WAS WALKING AROUND MINE CARS WHEN HE S TEPPED ON A BRIDGE THAT HAD WET ROCK DUST ON IT CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FELL AND TO WRENCH HIS KNEE
Covenant Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
SCOOP OPERATOR CLEANING A CUT SHOT FIRE WAS LOADING & WASN\T AWARE SCOOP OPERATOR IN MINE. COAL FALLING CAUSED INJURY
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS MOV3NG THE M INER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY & FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE 002-0 SECTION.
September 19, 1985
UT · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Emery Mining Corp · Struck by flying object
SHEAR FLIPPED PIECE OF COAL WHICH STRUCK PERSON ON CHEEK BONE AND EYE
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP STATED WHILE EATING HIS LUNCH ROCKDUST FLAKED OFF A CRIB AND STRUCK HIM IN HIS RIGHT EYE
Cyprus Empire Corp · Fall from machine
THE EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN IN THE LONGWALL PANLINE REMOVING ROCK AS HE STEPPED OUT OF THE PANLINE HIS FOOT SLIPPED BETWEEN TWO ROCKS AND HE TWISTED HIS RT KNEE
Givens Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWO TOP STEPS OF OFFICE TRAILER GAVE WAY.DROPPED 4 FEET TO DIRT LANDING ON A RIGHT LEG.LEFT LEG TWISTED UNDERNEATH.
September 18, 1985
IL · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATES I WAS WALKING ACROSS THE BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE PLANT WHEN I SLIPPED AND TWISTED MY BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKEING EMPLOYEE ON LEG BREAKING LEG.
September 18, 1985
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
OTHER
Long Flame Coal Company Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
RIGHT EYE LOWER LIP, RIGHT EAR LEFT KNEE.
September 18, 1985
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET SLAGTE STUMBLED TWISTED BACK
September 18, 1985
WY · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bridger Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
FELT PAIN IN LEFT FOREARM WHIEL SWINGING A 20 LB HAMMER TO KNOCK A WEDGE FROM A DRAG SOCKET
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING SAFETY CHAIN ON AT BOTTOM OF #2 SIDE TRACK HE WAS USING PICK TO MARK CLEARANCE FOR SAFETY CHAIN PICK GLANCED AND STRUCK HIS LEFT FOOT CAUSING LACERATION
EMPL HELPING UN5OAD TRAILER.EMPL WAS ON GROUND AND AS SKIP LOADER PICKED UP PIECE OF METAL IT CAUSED ANOTHER PIECE OF METAL TO FALL ON I.NAMES FOOT.
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE INSPECTING MAIN BELTLINE EMPL STEPPED ON BURRIED OBJECT WHICH TURNED HIS FOOT AND SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
September 18, 1985
AZ · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS LIFTING A 55 GALLON GREASE DRUM OFF ITS SIDE ON THE DRAGLINE SHOE WHEN DRUM SLID AWAY FROM HIM LOOSENING HIS GRIP AND DROPPED DRUM ON FOOT THE RAINING CONDITIONS HAD MADE THE SURFA CE SLIPPERY
National Gypsum Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMP WAS ASSISTING THE INSTALLATION OF SCAFFOLDING INSIDE #23 KILN COAL TANK HE WALKED ONTO THE AAS WORKING FROM AN ALUMINUM PLATFORM BOARD 4\ X 20\ BEFORE RETAINING CLIPS HAD BEEN INSTALLED H E INDECATES HE WAS PS POSITIONING A WOOD STRINGER WHICH WOULD FORM PART OF MAIN WORKING SCAFFOLD. ALUMINUM PLATFORM TITLTED SIDEWAYS AND HE FELL DOWN WITH IT FALL EST
September 18, 1985
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dolese Bros Co · Fall from machine
EE WAS SERVICING A LOADER. HE FELL WHILE DISMOUNTING THE LOADER. HE DID NOT REALIZE UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE THAT HTE BOTTOM STEP WAS MISSING FROM THE LOADER LADDER.
INJURED WAS RIDING ON A GOLF CART WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW IN HIS EYE
September 18, 1985
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
THIS INCIDENT I8 REQUESTED BY DENVER AS PER LETTER DATED 5-12-86 STATING A NEW INJURY. THIS EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN RECIEVING TREATMENT SINCE APRIL 1983 AND CONTINUES PERIODIC TREATMENT FOR HIS BAC K. NO NEW INCI8ENT OCCURRED TO INFLICT A NEW INJURY.
September 18, 1985
OK · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ranchers Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP WAS WITH THE HELP OF ANOTHER EMPLOYUEE LIFTING THE TONGUE OF A LIGHT PLANT TRAILER WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK AND HAD TO BE HOSPITALIZED
Quarto Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AT TAKEUP HE RAISED THE SHOVEL OVER HIS HEAD AND INJURED HIS BACK
September 18, 1985
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Barnes & Tucker Company · Struck by powered moving object
MAN WAS OBSERVING THE MOVING AT THE MRSS FROM THE FRONT OF THE C/ MRSS WAS SHUT DOWN TO MOVE MINER. HEAD OF MINER WAS SETTING ON BOTTOM WHEN MINER WAS MOVED THE HEAD TURNED & MAN WAS STRUCK ON THE BACK WITH A BIT CAUSING A PUNCTURE WOUND TO T HE LOWER BACK NEAR THE SPINE.
September 18, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Independent Gravel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS PUSHING BAGS LOADED ON DOLLY AND HIS NECK STARTED HURTING.
September 18, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR & SWHEN HE CHANGED FROM 1 SEAT TO THE OTHER HE BUMPED HIS RT ELBOW ON CAB OF SHUTTLE CAR CAUSING A BRUISE
September 18, 1985
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Industrial Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP HAD BEEN OFF WORK FOR 3 WEEKS DUE TO HEART PROBLEMS UPON HIS RETURN TO WORK HE STARTED SORTING AT TOO FAST A PACE, CAUSING SWELLING AND PAIN IN BOTH HIS WRISTS
September 18, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THIGTENING BOLT, WRENCH SLIPPED & EMPLOYEE FELL.
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING AT THE END OF THE CONTINOUS MINER BOOM WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL STRIKING HIS HEAD NECK AND SHOULDER
Gex Hardy Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE WALKING INJURED STEPPED IN A HOLE AND FOOT TWISTED ON A PIECE OF STONE SPRAINING HIS ANKLE
September 18, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MECHANIC CLIMBING LADDER TO REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON PAN TO MAKE REPAIRS.FELL BACKWARDS OF LADDER 4-5\ HIGH ONTO GROUND.BACK MUSCLE COMPRESSED.
WHILE WORKING ON 12MC JOY MINER REPLACING TREADLINK ON CRAWLER CHAIN A CRIB BLOCK THAT WAS USED TO BLOCK THE MACHINE UP BUSTED AND LET THE MACHINE DROP DOWN CATCHING IN NAMES HAND BETWEEN CRIB BLOCK AND THE MINER
September 18, 1985
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dorchester Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL TURNING BOLT WITH RATCHET AND SOCKET WHEN SOCKET SLIPPED OFF BOLT AND HE FELL ON RIGHT KNEE.
September 18, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE UNLOADING MATERIAL ON BACK HAUL ROAD,JUMPED OUT OF TRUCK AND INJURED HIIED HIMSELF.