Showing the 500 most recent of 1,470 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
December 19, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator
Fatality · MACHINERY
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
FATALITY OCCURR9D WHILE EMPL TRYING TO STRING OUT WELDING LEAD ALONG WALKWAY OVER PAIR OF TROMMELS.A LIFTING EYE CAUGHT LEAD AND PULLED EMPL AROUND TROMMEL AND INTO CATCH BASIN BELOW.WATER THE N WASHED EMPL I3TO DRAINAGE DITCH.
December 17, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
outside foreman, leadman
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Georgia Marble Company · Contact with electrical current
DRILL HAVING FI3ISHED SERVICE FOR MINE,MOVED TO DESIGNATED PARKING AREA FRO MAINTENANCE SUBJECT RAISED 35'LONG DRILL TOWER INTO HIGHEST POSITION.AT THIS TIME WITH HAND STILL ON STILL ON TOWER CONTROL,UPPERM2ST POINT OF TOWER TOUCHED POWER CO 46,000 VOLT MAIN LINE INTO SUB-STATION.
December 15, 1985
AL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by powered moving object
APARENTLY TRIED3TO GET OUT OF THE FUEL TRUCK ON A DOWN GRADE HE WAS STRUCK BY THE REAR WHEELS OF THE VECHILE.
Mountain Top Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE HELPING T2 DRILL A NEW CUT OF ROCK IN WHICH THE JACK HAMMER AND STEEL SLIPPED FROM A NEW HOLE BEING DJRILLED INTO AN OLD HOLE THAT WAS LEFT FROM PREVIOUS CUT AND DETONATED A PEICE OF POW DER. THIS RESUL7ED IN SERIOUS HEAD INJURIES TO TH EMPLOYEE.
Mountain Top Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE DRILLING 5T THE FACE OF THEMINE THE JACK HAMMER AND STEEL USED FOR DRILLING SLIPPED FROM THE START OF NEW HOLE INTO A PREVIOUSLY DRILLED HOLE THAT WAS LEFT FROM LAST CUT THAT DID NOT PUL L TO THE END DE7ONATED A PEICE OF POWDER RESULTING IN AN EXPLOSION AND CAUSING THE DEATH OF EMPLOYEE.
December 12, 1985
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
INJ OPERATING L2ADER ON RAMP BETTWEEN 14 & 16 LEVELS.LOADER WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND STARTED BACK DOWN RAMP.OPERATOR THROWN OR JUMPED FROM LOADER.PRONOUNCED DEAD AT SCENE BY DR. OF CERVICAL FRA CTURE.--TRUCK T9AVELLING UP SAME RAMP,LOADER OPERATOR LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT THE TRUCK.
M S W Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
THREE LONG HOLE8, 50 FT, 25 FT & 18 FT DEEP WERE LOADED WITH EXPLOSIVES. THE HOLES WERE DRILLED OFFTHE SLANT CHUTE IN THE NO. 9 BREAST. A LARGE BOULDER WAS BLOCKING THE SLANT AT THE FIRST MINE HEADING. THIS 6OULDER WAS MUDCAPPED, REPORTEDLY WITH LOOSE COAL. THE LONG HOLES AND MUDCAP WERE FIRED IN ONE SERIES. THE INJURED VICTIM STATED THEY DID NOT TEST FOR METHANE BEFORE FIRING. WHE
M S W Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
THREE LONG HOLE8 50 FT, 25 FT, & 18 FT DEEP WERE LOADED WITH EXPLOSIVES. THE HOLES WERE DRILLED OFF THE SLANT CHUTE IN THE NO. 9 BREAST. A LARGE BOULDER WAS BLOCKING THE SLANT AT THE FIRST MIN HEADING. THIS 6OULDER WAS MUDCAPPED, REPORTEDLY WITH LOOSE COAL THE LONG HOLES AND MUDCAP WERE FIRED IN ONE SERIES. THE INJURED VICTIM STATED THEY DID NOT TEST FOR METHANE BEFORE FIRING. WHEN
M S W Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
THREE LONG HOLE2 50FT, 25 FT AND 18 FT DEEP WERE LOADED WITH EXPLOSIVE. THE HOLES WERE DRILLED OFF THE SLANT CHUTE IN THE NO. 9 BREAST. A LARGE BOULDER WAS BLOCKING THE SLANT AT THE FIRST MINE HEADING. THIS 6OULDER WAS MUDCAPPED, WITH LOOSE COAL. LONG HOLES AND MUDCAP WERE FIRED IN ONE SERIES. INJURED VICTIM STATE THEY DID NOT TEST FOR METHANE BEFORE FIRING. WHEN THE SHOTS WERE FIR
Hecla Limited · Struck by flying object
A ROCK OUTBURST3OCCURRED ON 5100 LEVEL 92 RAISE PREP RESULTING IN FATAL INJURIES TO I.NAME FROM FALL-FLYING-ROCK.
December 3, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Capricorn Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
THE INVESTIGATI2N DETERMED THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAD INSTALLED THE LAST ROOF BOLT IN PROPER SEQUENCE AND WHILE WAITING FOR OTHER OPERATOR TO FINISH HIS CYCLE, HE STEPPED BEYOND PERMENT ROOF SUPPOR T AND WAS STRUC5 BY A ROCK APPROXIMATELY 8X10X10 THICK AND WAS KILLED INSTANTLY.
December 31, 1985
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Irvan Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS UNLOADI3G BAGS OF LIME BY HAND FROM A T R AILER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE ICE INJURING HIS RIGHT SIDE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
STEPPING DOWN I3TO FEEDER BOX AT TOP OF PLANT.FOOT SLIPPED GRABBED FOR HANDHOLD.SLIPPED CATCHING RING ON SIDE OF BOX STRIPING FINGER.
December 30, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tower Rock Stone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
NOTE: EMP DIDNT3START LOST WORKS DAYS UNTIL 1-20-86 HE WAS BORING IDLER OUT OF SHOVEL. PULLED GROIN MUSCLE, POSSIBLE RUPTURE, HE WA S TAKEN TO SPECI ALIST IN CAPE G3RARDEAU, SINCE HE HAD A SIMILAR INJURY BACK IN 1982
December 29, 1985
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement West Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING ON CATWALK ADJACENT TO QA-I BELT LINE AND WAS REACHING ACROSS BELT TO PUSH FROZEN CHUNK OFF WHEN EXPERIENCED STRAIN IN RIGHT SIDE.
December 26, 1985
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HOLDING VENTILA7ION TUBING AGAINST RIB AS CONT MINER WAS BACKING UP PLACED HIS LEFT HAND ON TOP AS CONT MINER CONTINUED TO RETREAT THE EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN TOP OF MINER A AND ROOF BOLT P5ATE AMPUTATION OF RING AND SMALL FINGERS LEFT HAND
December 23, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
All American Aggregates · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PUTTING A PIECE3OF BELTING ON CONVEYOR BELT SLIPPED & FINGERS CAUGHT IN DRIVE
December 20, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WAS CHANGING TI9E ON SHUTTLE CAR AND LIFTED UP ON HUB, CAUSING WHAT LATER WAS DIAGNOSED AS DOUBLE HERNIA.
December 20, 1985
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WORK RELATED IN1UINAL HERNIA.
December 19, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Summitville Tiles, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING CHAIN 8UPPORTING RIPPER SHANK TO RERIG FOR HOISTING. SHANK TIPPED OFF OF THE SUPPORT BLOCK. WHEN SHANK TIPPED OFF OF SUPPORT BLOCK, IT STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT LOWER FOOT, BR AKING FOUR TOES1
December 17, 1985
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Shale Hill Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CL9ANING OUT THE AUGER ON A HYDRAULIC OPERATED BULK TRUCK USED FOR LOADING SHOT HOLES WITH AMMONIAA NITRATE WHEN THE AUGER CAUGHT THE GLOVE AND PULLED HIS FINGER INTO THE AUGER
December 17, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tonkin Springs Gold Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME MOVING 55 GAL DRUMS OF ANTIFREEZE.WEIGHT OF LIFTING BARRELS RESULTED IN RUPTURE ON RIGHT SIDE.
December 17, 1985
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Lone Star Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
EMP WAS FILING 4ETAL SLEEVE FOR SPEED REDUCER ON MACHINE LATHE THE SLEEVE HAD A HOLE IN IT APPROX 4 IN LONG AND 1/2 IN WIDE LATHER WAS TURNING 200 RPM AS EMP WAS FILING END OF FILE APPARNETLY GOT CAUGHT IN H2LE AS IT TURNED ON LATHE PULLING FILE AND EMP RT MIDDLE FINGER INTO THE HOLE BREAKING THE FILE AND SEVERING EMPLOYEES FINGER AT FIRST JOINT
Livlite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE WA8 LIFTING AS MALL AUGER SCREW CONVEYOR, RESULTING IN STRAINING, CAUSING A HERNIA.
Beckley Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object
THE CONTINOUS M3NOR OPERATOR WAS BACKING THE MINOR OUT OF THE PLACE. THE INJURED WHO HAD HIS BACK TOWARD THE FACE WAS IN PROCESS OF PUTTING THE MINOR CABLE ON THE MINOR WHEN A SECTION OF ROCK FELL FROM THE U3SUPPORTED AREA TO WHERE HE WAS STANDING UNDER SUPPORTED ROOF. THE ROCK STRUCK HIM IN THE BACK AREA.
December 12, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T & H Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME LIFTING 9OCK OFF BELT LINE.HE WAS GETTING INGUINAL MUSCLE STRAIN.
Dravo Lime Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE TURNED3STEEL WITH PIPE WRENCH- STEEL SLIPPED THRU ROD CLAMP AND TRAPPED SMALL FINGER BETWEEN PIPE WRENCH AND BEAR CHUCK BUSHING.
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
TRYING TO EMPTY3A 55 GALLON BARREL FILLED WITH TRASH BY HIMSELF PULLING STOMACH MUSCLES CAUSING RUPTURE LEFT SIDE OF NAVEL
December 11, 1985
PA · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME PUT HIS 9T FOOT ON THE MINE CAR COUPLER TO SLEW IT OVER WHEN COUPLERS HIT THE COUPLER CAME BACK AND SQUEEZED HIS RT FOOT BETWEEN COUPLER AND MINE CAR
Greenwich Collieries-Div/Pa Mines Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHANGING ROLLOR3IN BELT WITH PRY BAR PRY BAR SLIPPED---- EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LEFT SIDE OF LOWER STOMACH. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING UNTIL 01-13-86.
December 9, 1985
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Colorado Yampa Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE USING A 11INCH DRIVE WRENCH ON A STAND THE WEIGHT OF THE WRENCH MOVED AWAY FROM THE BODY CAUSING STRAIN TO BECK MUSCLES - THE INJURY WAS AGGRAVATED BY MOVING A HEAVY SPROCKET DRIVE SEGE MENT ONTO A FOR5 LIFT FORKS
December 9, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Umetco Minerals Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS HELP3NG TO STRING LENGTHS OF CABLE AT THE AVALANCHE CONTROL DIKE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. AT QUITTING TIME HE REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE HAD A PROTRUSION IN THE RIGHT GROIN AR9A.
Turris Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
DUE TO HEAVY LI0TING EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF ABDOMINAL PAIN AND WAS DRAGNOSED AS HAVING A HERNIA.
December 7, 1985
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
National Gypsum Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS AS8ISTING ADJUSTMENT OF CLUTCH ON 10 RAW MILL. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TURNED THE ADJUSTMENT BLOCK AND UNIT TURNED FREELY CATCHING INJURED S FINGER BETWEEN THE BLOCK AND THE ADJUSTING NU T ADJUSTMENT BL2CKS ARE NORMALLY TURNED USING CHAINFALL DUE TO SIZE AND TIGHTNESS. THIS OCCASION, UNIT TURNED FREE AND WAS A SURPRISE.
December 5, 1985
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Joe Resources Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP WAS WORKING3OUTSIDE BY THE #4 MINE SHAFT COVER HE BENT OVER AND LIFTED ON THE END OF THE SIX INCH PIPE I NAME FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER RT ABDOMEN
December 5, 1985
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG WATER HOSE TO WASH OUT BELT CONVEYOR TAIL ROLLER WHEN NOZZLE OF WATERLINE STRUCK HIS HAND.
December 5, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmer Larson, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE SUFFER9D UNBILICAL HERNIA WHILE LIFTING SCREEN RACK IN PROCESS OF CHANGING SCREEN CLOTH ON 5 X 15 CEDARAPIDS 3 DECK SCREEN
December 4, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Estech Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE AND CO4ORKERS WERE WEIGHING CARS EMPLOYEE HAD TROUBLE DISCONNECTING THE ONE WHICH HAD JUST BEEN WEIGHED THE CARS HAD ALMOST STOPPED AND EMPLOYEE STEPPED BETWEEN THEM TO COMPLETE THE DISCONNECT AS 2E DID THE HEEL OF HIS RT BOOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RAIL AND THE CONCRETE HE GOT HIS BOOT FREE BUT BEFORE HE COULD CLEAR THE TRACK THE CAR HAD ROLLED BACK AND HIS RT FOOT WAS CAU
December 2, 1985
OH · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STEPPED DOWN FR2M THE FIAT 31 DOZER ONTO FROZEN GROUND INTO A LOW PLACE A LITTLE LATER I STARTED HURTING & SWELLED A LITTLE.
December 2, 1985
OH · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I.NAME HAD UNLO5DED THE S/C AT THE FEEDER & WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN AROUND IN THE OP DECK. WHILE DOING THIS HIS LEFT LEG SLIPPED OFF THE EDGE OF THE DECK CAUSING SOMETHING TO POP IN THE UPPER PART OF HIS LE0T LEG. THIS WAS LATER DIAGNOSED AS A RUPTURED GROIN.
Jefferson County Highway Department · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FEET SLIPPED WH3LE HE WAS GOING UNDER PRIME PIPE TO CHECK TO SE IF PUMPS IN QUARRY WERE OPERATING
Southdown Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS PUT7ING BOLTS IN T HE BELL FOR A FAN HOUSING WHEN THE DRIFT HE WAS USING TO ALIGN THE HOLES SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE HE FELL ON A BRACKET AND WHEN HE PULLED HIMSELF UP FELT A PAIN3IN HIS RT SIDE AND LATER EXPERIENCED SWELLING
December 31, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
California Portland Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE SA3D THAT HE WAS PUNCHING BUILDUP OFF THE KILN END DOOR AREA WITH A LONG PIPE & A LARGE CHUNK FELL FROM ABOVE & STRUCK THE PIPE & THE PIPE STRUCK HIM AND CAUSED HIM TO TWIST HIS R IGHT KNEE & FEL7 PAIN & HAD SWELLING. (DID NOT REQUEST TO SEE DR AT THIS TIME, HAD KNEE "GO OUT" 1-29-86 & WENT TO DR., NO WORK THAT DAY.
Hubbs Creek Coal · Struck against a moving object
I.NAME OPERATIN1 SCOOP CAUGHT IN TOP HURT HEAD BACK
King Powellton Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING A PUMP TO PUT BACK IN PLACE ON CONTINOUS MINER. HE TWISTED WHILE LIFTING ANDHURT UPPER PART OF BACK.
December 31, 1985
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
supply man, supply worker, nipper
OTHER
Climax Molybdenum Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WALKING IN3WAREHOUSE,TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.
December 31, 1985
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJURED EMPLOYE9 WAS STANDING ON A LADDER INSPECTING MATERIAL BUILD UP WHEN MATERIAL BROKE LOOSE HITTING HIM IN THE SHOULDER CHEST AREA CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL FROM THE LADDE R APPROX EIGHT 0EET.
December 31, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CH5NGING OUT A RIPPER HEAD JACK ON THE CONTINOUS MINER IN THE ENTRY OF SOUTHWEST LAUREL, SECTION. AS EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT THE JACK, HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
December 31, 1985
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Indiana Cal-Pro Inc · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS FUELING3EUCLID WITH THE BED UP IN THE AIR. HE WAS STANDING ON THE FRAME & THE BED CAME DOWN ON HIM. EMP SUFFERED A BROKEN CHEED & WAS OPERATED ON 1-2-86 & RETURNED TO WORK ON 1-7-86
December 31, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT HE WAS TRYING TO PUSH A FLEXIBLE PIPE ONTO A STATIONARY RIGID PIPE TO UNLOAD LIME FROM A BLOWER TRUCK AS HE WAS PUSHING AND TWISTING THE FLEXIBLE PIPE HE FELT A PAIN IN H HIS BACK 3
THIS MAN WAS ST5NDING ABOUT 27( FT FROM THE OPERATORS SIDE OF A LOADER WETTING DOWN THE MUCK PILE WHILE THE LOADER MUCKED. THE LOADER RAN OVER A 6-8 INCH ROCK WHICH FLEW OUT FROM UNDER THE TIR E AND STRUCK TH9 MAN ON HIS LEFT UPPER THIGH. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR TREATMENT OF THE BRUISE.
Shannopin Mining Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
INDIVIDUAL WAS 2ELPING THROW CM CABLE ON RIB WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN RT GROIN
December 31, 1985
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME SAID HE 4AS TRYING TO SET THE MAG ON WELDER #453 ENGINE RUNNING THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND HE CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND IN THE FAN
December 31, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
shaft repair, skip tender, station tender
POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Circle Cement · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF DUST IN WORK AREA WHEN HE BEGAN COUGHING AND SPITTING UP BLOOD.
Dolet Hills Mining Venture · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS ASS3STING IN REPLACEMENT OF BUCKET PUMP ROPES. AS HE LIFTED WEDGE & PLACED IT INTO THE DUMP ROPE SOCKET, HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE FIRST NOTICED PAIN WHEN IN A BENT OVER POSIT ION, PAIN INCRE5SED AS HE STRAIGHTENED UP, DIFFICULTY IN STANDING ERECT
December 31, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS STEP1ING OFF OF SUPPLY TRAILER & TWISTED HIS RT. KNEE
December 31, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
High Tech Collieries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS HELPING 7O LIFT A THROMOR WATER PUMP ONTO A FLATBED WAGON WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
WALKING DOWN ST5IRWAY IN SUPPLY HOUSE EE TRIPPED & FELL DOWN STEPS INCIDENT ORIGINALLY OCCURRED ON 12-31-85 EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 1-13-86 WHEN HE HAD TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Nemo Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PU5LING TRAIL CABLE ON DRAGLINE AND MOVING ELECTRIC HEATER- STRAINED HIS BACK.
Glade Creek Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS UN5OADING CAR OF CINDER BLOCKS CAR TIPPED CATCHING EMPLOYEE CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL BACKWARDS AND TWIST LEFT KNEE
Chisholm Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS STNADING3ON A STOOL MADE OF HEADERS WHILE HANGING VENTILATION CURTAIN WHEN THE STOOL BROKE CAUSING HIM TO FALL & HIS BACK HITTING THE COAL RIB.
December 31, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Scotts Branch Mine · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS RUNNING3PARTS, TROLLEY PLOE HIT DOORS AND FLEW AROUND, HITTING HIM IN THE NECK
December 31, 1985
KY · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
MACHINERY
Ember Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
RUNNING LOADER 2ANGING CABLE ON POST OF LOADER WHEN LOADER TWISTED SIDEWAYS MASHING ARM AGAINST RIB.
December 31, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Baldwin Mining Company · Struck by falling object
ROOF BOLTER WAS3INSTALLING BOLTS HAD THREE BOLTS LEFT TO INSTALL IN REMAINDING CUTWHEN ROOF FELL ROCK BROKE OFF UP TO THE ATRS & BOLTS THAT HAD BEEN INSTALLED ROCK STSRUCK THE BOLT MANON TH E RT HIP & RT F2OT BOLTMAN WAS BRUISED FROM FALLROCK
Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE SWEEPING 5LONG THE MAIN NORTH LINE HE TRIPPED OVER THE WATER LINE AND FELL
December 31, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Eastern Edge Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
PUTTING UP ROOF3BOLTS AND ROCK FELL ON RT FOOT
Prospect Point Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS USING I4PROPER PROCEDURES IN CHANGING THE TAPE AT THE TOP OF THE WIND VELOCITY TOWER APPROX 30 FT WHEN ONE OF THE STRAPS HE WAS USING BROKE RESULTING IN A FALL OF APPROX 25 FT UPON IMP IMPACT WITH THE3GROUND HIS L WRIST L ELBOW PELVIS AND SACROILIAC WERE BROKEN
December 30, 1985
PA · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greenwich Collieries-Div/Pa Mines Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING UP A MUDDY INCLINE WHEN THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEFT LEG.
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
PLACING NEW SOA1 DISPENSER IN SHOWER ROOM WHEN HE STEPPED ON PIECE OF SOAP AND FELL.EMPL DIDNT MISS WORK UNTIL 1-23-86.
December 30, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATES3I WAS REPLACING CAT IDLER ON MACHINE & I FELT PULL IN LOWER BACK MUSCLES (STARTED MISSING TIME ON 011486 DUE TO AGGRAVATION OF THIS CONDITION)
December 30, 1985
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL THROU1H CENTER OF CANOPY WHILE BOLTING, HITTING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT FOOT.
December 30, 1985
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Itmann Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE PLACING E4PLTIES ON BOOM LOOP, I.NAME WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN WRECKED EMPTY AND CRIB
December 30, 1985
CO · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Western Fuels-Utah Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE ROOF BOLT3NG ROCK FELL FROM ROOF BEHIND EE KNOCKING HIM TO THE FLOOR.
December 30, 1985
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Benjamin Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
BACKED INTO AN 5REA TO DUMP AND THE ROCK TRUCK ROLLED OVER ON ITS SIDE INJURING THE EMPLOYEE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJ WAS BUIDLIN1 A STOPPING HE BENT OVER PICKED UP A CONCRETE BLOCK AND STRAINED HIS BACK
Itmann Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS UNLOADI3G TIMBERS, AND WENT TO GET SAW, ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK
December 30, 1985
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thomas Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
GOTR OFF DOZER 4AS WALKING AWAY FROM DOZER SLIPPED ON SNOW COVERED GROUND AND FELL INJURING BACK
December 30, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
California Portland Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS USING A3HAND GRINDER TO GRIND WELDS ON TOP OF NO.1 CRANE BRIDGE, A PIECE OF METAL ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE AND THE GRINDER KICKED BACK AND STRUCK HIS LEFT SHIN
Eller & Olsen Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS HELPING 7O INSTALL NEW SCALE & TWISTED HIS KNEE.
December 30, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
High Tech Collieries Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BO5TING ON RT SIDE OF DOUBLE BOOM BOLTER AS HE SWUNG BOOM OVER TO ENABLE HIM OT PULL DOWN A PIECE OF ROCK THE ROCK FELL GLANCED OFF THE BOOM CANOPY AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RT SHO ULDER 3
December 30, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
THE MAN WAS PUL5ING MINER CABLE WHEN HE INJURED HIS BACK.
Quapaw Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING A COMPRESSOR TONGUE HITCH AND SPRAINED HIS LOWER BACK
Jamieson Construction Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS CH9CKING COOLING SYSTEM WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER & SYSTEM EXPLODED.BLEW RUST & METAL PARTICLES INTO EYE BURNED EYES.
Floridin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PU5LING ON THE SUCTION HOSE TO DRILL RIG WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED EMPLOYEE SEVERED A TENDON IN THIS HAND AND HAD SURGERY ON A OUT PATIENT B ASIS. HE LOST 2NE DAY FROM WORK.
December 30, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Pinto Valley Copper Corp · Struck by falling object
WHILE ELECTRIC 7ABLE WAS BEING PULLED BY TRUCK,CABLE HUNG UP ON ROCKS AND AS IT CAME LOOSE,IT STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT ARM.
December 30, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS CH5NGING TIRE ON #720 COAL TRUCK WHEN HE PUT TIRE ON WHEEL A PARTICLE OF RUST FLEW INTO EYE FROM WHEEL.
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS DISLODG3NG A ROCK FROM THE GRIZZLY ON HIS RIGHT SIDE WHEN ANOTHER LARGE ROCK ROLLED ONTO HIS LEFT FOOT AND BRUISED IT
December 30, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING A PV AND TURNED THRU CROSSCUT AND HIT A BIG RUT IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HIS LEFT KNEE. AN ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY WAS DONE ON HIS KNEE.
December 30, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rawl Sales & Processing Company · Struck against stationary object
MOVING METAL WA7ER LINE OFF FLAT CAR TO RAM CAR & HIT HIS FINGER
Elkay Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING A LIMSTONE BLOCK, WHEN HECOMPLAINED OF A STRAIN OR "PULL", UNDER HIS LEFT ARM.
December 30, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
National Lime & Stone Company · Struck against stationary object
CLAIMANT WAS LO5DING TRUCKS UNDER THE MILL HE STEPPED ON A ROCK TURNING HIS FOOT
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHANGING CMI SC9EENS, GRABBED CHAIN AND SWUNG AROUND FELT PULL AND PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS BOL7ING HIGH TOP WITH TRUST BOLTER WHEN A RIB ROLLED OFF ONTO HIM KNOCKING HIM INTO THE BOLTER & THEN THE ROCK LANDED ON HIM. ROCK RANGED FROM 4" TO 4" TO 6' LONG 1 1/2' WIDE & 1 0" THICK. 3
December 30, 1985
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Grove Stone & Sand Company · Struck against a moving object
VICTIM HAS AN U5CER ON HIS FOOT THAT WAS STIMULATED BY HIS DIABETIC CONDITION. VICTIM SAID HE MIGHT HAVE BUMPED HIS HEEL WHILE OPERATING THE DOZER WHICH COULD HAVE INTIATED THE SITUATION.
December 29, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS CU7TING WITH A CUTTING TORCH AND BURNED HIS EYES
Specialty Granules LLC · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS CLEANING THE WOMENS CHANGE ROOM AND BUMPED THE TOILET SEAT WITH HIS HEAD CAUSING SOMETHING TO GO IN HIS RIGHT EYE THE EMP DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 1 2 86
December 29, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CLOSING I3LET VALVE ON #1 CONDENSOR, HE AND TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE VALVE TOGETHER AND HAD SOME DIFFICULTY DOING SO. HAD NO SYMPTOMS OF DISCOMFORT UNTIL LATER WHEN SWELLI NG BEGAN. 3
December 29, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE MOVING SH2VEL, THE TAI CABLE CAUGHT THE BACK OF HIS FOOT CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS LEFT WRIST.
December 29, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Homestake Mining Company Of California · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WALKIN1 ON ICY FOOTING LOST BALANCE AND FELL ONTO RIGHT SIDE
December 28, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED3TO HIS FOREMAN THAT HE WAS ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WORK ON SATURDAY AND THAT HIS BACK STARTED TO HURT HIM WHEN ASKED IF HE HAD DONE ANYTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY WHILE DOING HIS JOB SUCH AS AN2 UNUSUAL BENDING OR TWISTING EMPLOYEE STATED NO MORE THAN WHAT THEY USUALLY DO IN STACKING BAGS ON PALLETS
Kaiser Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8 HE WAS TRYING TO PRY A SIDE SHEILD LOOSE WITH AN AXE. THE AXE FLIPPED OUT AND STRUCK HIM ABOVE THE EYE.
Reserve Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAD BE9N PART OF THE MAINLINE CREW, WHEN THEY GOT TO THE BABBITT YARD HE WAS CUTTING OUT CARS. IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING OFF/ON THE MOVING LOCOMOTIVE HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS NECK; SOFT TISSUE INJURY,3STRAIN TO NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER AREA.
December 28, 1985
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carey Salt Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS ADJUSTI3G THE ANGLE OF THE TRAY ON THE BLOCK PRESS BY PUTTING ADDITIONAL GLOVES UNDER IT. THE TRAY WAS HUNG UP ON SOME NUTS THAT EXTENDS OUT AND WERE CONTRACTING THE SIDES OF THE TRAY. WHEN THE TRAY W2ULDNT COME UP EASILY, HE JERKED IT WITH HIS R ARM. THE TRAY CAME UP & HE EXPERIENCED A STINGING, BURNING SENSATION IN HIS UPPER RIGHT ARM
December 28, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS CU7TING WITH A CUTTING TORCH AND BURNED HIS EYES
December 28, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS EMPTYING3DIRT BUCKET ON FORKLIFT.BUCKET DIDN'T LATCH,ROBERT LET FORKS DOWN STANDING ON GROUND,HAD LEFT FOOT UNDER FORK.
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
BENT DOWN TO PI7K UP BOLT BY THE GRIZZLY AND EXPERIENCED SHARP SHOOTING PAIN IN LOWER BACK,PAIN WOULD NOT SUBSIDE SO HE DECIDED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR.
WORKER WAS CLIM6ING UP LADDER ON SIDE OF END DUMP TO ENTER THE CAB WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF LADDER.
December 28, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
2 NORTH WEST HA6LAGE.THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE PORTAL BUS WHICH WAS GOING TO BOWERS BOTTOM THE PORTAL BUS STRUCK THE END OF A BROKEN RAIL CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST T THE CORNER OF T2E BUS.
Emery Mining Corp · Fall from machine
WHILE GETTING O6T OF TRACK JEEP INJURED CAUGHT FOOT AND FELL BREAKING LITTLE FINGER ON HAND
December 28, 1985
PA · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
AS INJURED AND 2IS BUDDY WERE PULLING THE ROCK DUSTER THE LOCOMOTIVE IN BACK WAS NOT COUPLED TO THE TRIP AS THE FRONT LOCOMOTIVE WENT UP A GRADE IT COULD NOT PULL THE HILL THE LOCO STARTED BAC K DOWN THE GRAD9 INJURED WAS THE TRIP COMING AND JUMPED OFF THE LOCOMOTIVE CAUSING INJURED TO FALL ON HIS BUTTOCKS
P & N Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
HE WAS GETTING 2UT OF CAB OF DRILL & SLIPPED & HIT HIS LEFT HAND ON DRILL TABLE
National Energy Corp · Struck by falling object
WORKING ON MOTO9 BASE VIBRATOR CUT PIECE OF METAL OFF DROPPED IT.IT FELL 4' AND HIT BEHIND HARD TOE ON SHOE.FOOT AND TOE SWOLLEN.
December 27, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wellmore Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING 5 TRUNNION BALL ON A D-9 DOZER & S TRAINED HIS BACK.
California Portland Cement Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AFTER EMPLOYEE 5ND CO WORKER REPLACED A POT HEAD A BOX WHERE THE MOTOR LEADS CONNECT WITH THE ELC LINE LEADS OF QUARRY INPACTOR TRANSFORMER, EMPLOYEE WALKED TOWARD THE TRUCK HOLDING THE POT H EAD IN HANDS WH9N HE STEPPED OFF THE CONCRETE SLAB DOWN TO A LOW AREA OF GROUND LEVEL AND TURNED HIS LEFT ANKLE.
December 27, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Florida Crushed Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RMP WAS GRINDIN1 ON THE HAMMERS THE GRINDER SLIPPED AND CUT HIS KNEE
December 27, 1985
UT · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Genwal Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME SHOVELIN1 COAL ON TO BELT HE BENT OVER PICKED UP A LUMP OF COAL & S TRAINED HIS BACK
I.NAME WAS WALK3NG DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS WHEN HE SNAGGE HIS HAND ON HAND RAIL LOT HIS BALANCE & JAMMED HIS FOOT INTO THE STEP THIS HAPPENED AT THE PRIMARY CRUSHER ON THE REGULAR WALKWAY
December 27, 1985
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lynn Sand & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME HAD JUST3FINISHED HIS WORK SHIFT AND PARKED HIS TRUCK AT GARAGE HE CLAIMS HE TWISTED HIS RT KNEE AS HE SWUNG AROUND TO GET OUT OF TRUCK CAB
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BLASTING BEING 7ONDUCTED AT NOON IN PIT OF QUARRY WHEN ROCK STRUCK SHOOTING BLDG IN WHICH INJ PARTY WAS IN.
December 27, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE TRIED TO MOV9 AN OBJECT WHICH WAS WELL BEYOND HIS PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES.
December 27, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMP WAS DESCEND3NG A SET OF STAIRS TO CONFER WITH HIS MOTORMAN. WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE LAST STEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY HIS LEFT FOOT TURNED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE. THE STAIRS WERE CLEA N AND DRY. EMP 8OES NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED HIS FOOT TO TURN
December 27, 1985
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Lone Star Industries Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS AP1LYING HARD SURFACING ROD TO BUCKET TEETH AND STOPPED RAISED HOOD TO PUT NEW ROD IN ELECTRODE SLAG POPPED IN LEFT EYE CAUSING ABRASION
December 27, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Moreno Valley Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS CHECKING A 6AD ROLLER AND A ROCK FELL OFF AND PUSHED HAND ON BELT
December 27, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Absorbent Clay Products Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
A BAG GOT CAUGH7 IN THE BAG STACKER AND HE TRIED TO PULL IT OUT. ABRASIONS TO THE FINGERS OF THE RIGHT HAND.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
I.NAME HELPING 8ROP POWER CABLE OVER HIGHWALL IN 2570 PIT.ROCK FELL STRUCK LOWER LEFT LEG-BRUISE.
December 27, 1985
OH · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
MACHINERY
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
AS I.NAME WAS R6NNING THE SHEAR HE HAD HIS HAND ON THE SPILL TRAY & A PIECE OF SLATE FELL BETWEEN THE SHIELDS & STRUCK HIS THUMB.
Kristi Ann Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
SMALL PIECE OF 9OOF FELL- STRICKING RIGHT WRIST OF PERSON.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS TA5ING CONCRETE BLOCKS OUT OF MUCH CAR WHEN HE DROPPED ONE AND MASHED THUMB AND INDEX FINGER.
December 27, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Aggregate Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING A PIECE OF METAL(1/2'X14'X60')IN TO A LOADER BUCKET AND HURT HIS BACK.
December 27, 1985
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Industrial Mineral Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SWINGING SLEDGE3HAMMER TO FEE MATERIAL IN HOPPER, PULLED MUSCLE IN STOMACHE AREA.
December 26, 1985
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ideal Basic Industries-Cement Division · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJ WAS USING A3BAR TO PULL MILL LINER PLATES ONTO THEIR SIDE WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HOOKED A CHAIN THROUGH A HOLE IN THE PLATE. AS THE INJURED PULLED ON THE BAR TO TILT A PLATE HE FELT PAIN I HIS BACK. HE CO3TINUED TO WORK UNTIL 1-24-86 & HIS BACK CONTINUED TO HURT HIM. HE WAS TRE A T ED BY THE DR ON 1-24
December 26, 1985
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M A Hanna Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FOREMAN AND TWO3LABORS WERE PUMPING THE THICKNESS TANK AND HAD TO CORRECT A WATER PUMP LINE THEYI NAME HAD CLIMED ON TO THE TOP OF TANK WALL TO PRY THE PIPE OVER.HE HAD LOST HIS BALLANCE WHEN THE PRY SLIPPED3AND HE HAD JUMPED TO THE FLOOR ABOUT 8'HE LANDED ON BOTH FEET FRACTURING HIS HEEL BONES.
December 26, 1985
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doverspike Brothers Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING TO PREPARATION PLANT TO START HIS SHIFT AND SLIPPED CAUSING INJURY TO HIS SLOWER SHOULDER
North Cambria Fuel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL HELPING LO5D FLOAT WHEN HE PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
December 26, 1985
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ken-Lick Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMP WAS GETTING3OUT OF DOZER. HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL BACK INTO THE DOZER CAB HITTING HIS SIDE ON THE DASH AND CONTROLS
December 26, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
outside foreman, leadman
ELECTRICAL
Rock Products Inc · Flash burns (electric)
EMPLOYEE WAS IN3THE PROCESS OF CHANGING OUT AN ELECTRICAL STARTER AS EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING OUT THE STARTER THE EMPLOYEE ARCED A SCREWDRIVER FROM A HOT LEAD TO THE GROUND CAUSING A FLASH FIRE
December 26, 1985
WV · Coal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
MACHINERY
M A E-West Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLURRY LINE FRO1E AT IMPOUND DAM LINE UNDER PRESSURE FROM PUMP NOT BLEED OFF BY TIME REACH DISCHARGE LINE AT IMPOUNDMENT.
M A E-West Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLURRY LINE FRO1E UP AT IMPOUNDMENT LINE UNDER PRESSURE FROM PUMP NOT BLEED OFF BY TIME REACHED DISCHARGE LINE IN IMPOUNDMENT DAM.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MAN STATED HE I8 AN ELECTRICIAN HE WAS PULLING THE TRAILING CABLE OFF THE REEL ON A SHUTTLE CAR TO CHECK THE SPLICES IN THE TRAILING CABLE. HE WAS IN A STRAIN WHEN HE FELL DOWN COMPLAINING OF PAIN IN BOTH L9GS. STRAINED LOWER BACK.
Jeddo-Highland Coal Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON SNO4 & ICE WHILE HELPING MOVE POWER CABLE AT 61-R DRILL.
December 26, 1985
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CO4ING UP PAN AND HE HAD HIS HAND ON SPILL BOARD WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN SHIELDS STRIKING HIM ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
December 26, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
POWERED HAULAGE
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
MANTRIP CAME LO2SE FROM BATTERY SCOOP, HIT RIB CAUSING INJURY.
Molycorp Inc · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS STANDIN1 ON LOADING DOCK WAITING FOR A TRUSS TO BE LOADED ONTO HIS TRUCK. THE TRUSS HAD TO BE PUSHED OVER ON ITS SIDE SO IT COULD BE PLACED ON THE TRUCK AND THE TRUSS WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF THE3BLOCK AND WHEN IT WAS PUSHED OVER IT BOUNCED ONTO I.NAMES RIGHT FOOT
December 26, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPL CLEANING I3SIDE OF COOLER WHEN LIME FELL ON TOP OF HIM GETTING INTO EYES CAUSING THEM TO BURN.
December 26, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED ON LADD9R & STRAINED HIS BACK BY CATCHING ALL OF HIS WEIGHT BY BOTH ARMS. LOST TIME INJURY.
December 26, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Terco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS DRILLING3VOAL WITH WHEEL TYPE COAL DRILL WHEN LEFT HAND SLIPPED OFF LEFT FOREARM WAS CAUGHT BY DRILL BARRELL & WAS CUT.
Missouri Red Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
FOREMAN ASKED I1NAME TO HELKP HIM CARRY A 2" 50' HOSE ROLLED UP, AS THEY MOVING THE HOSE, I.NAME DROPPED THE HOSE AND ASKED IF HE COULD GO HOME AND STILL HE PAIN FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SAID HE WOUL D MESS HIMSELF 6P IF HE STAYED
Duquesne Light Company · Struck by falling object
AS INJURED WAS 8RILLING A HOLE THE RIB FELL STRIKING HIM ON HIS BACK AND LEGS
December 26, 1985
IL · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING DOWN PL5NT STAIRS GOT TO BOTTOM OF STAIRS AND SLIPPED ON WATER HOSE TWISTING RT ANKLE
December 26, 1985
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
VICTIM WAS CLEA3ING DEBRA OUT OF ROCK CHUTE FEET SLIPPED FELL OFF CHUTE BROKE LEFT ANKLE.
Greer Lime Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
VICTIM WAS PROC9EDING TO CUT THE TOP OUT OF A 55GAL.OIL DRUM WITH A TORCH AND IT EXPLODED.UPON INVESTING THE DRUM HAD BEEN LABELED GAS IN BLACK LETTER'S.
Emery Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CLEANING 5ROUND BELT TAILPIECE A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE BROKE AND STRUCK INJURED ON FOOT CAUSING A SEVERE CUT
Magma Copper Company · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE FELL F9OM LADDER 10 OR 15 FT LANDING ON BOTH LEGS ROCKS WERE UNDER LEFT LEG LOST TIME INJURY RESULTED.
Meridian Aggregates Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHEN I.NAME ROL5ED BOULDER OUT OF ROAD,HE HURT HIS BACK.
December 26, 1985
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Specialty Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS LO5DING A BOX TRAILES TRUCK.THE TRUCK DRIVER THOUGHT HIS TRUCK WAS LOADED AND PULLED OUT WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING HIS FORKLIFT ONTO THE TRUCK.THE FORKLIFT FELL TO THE GROUND AND EMPLOYEE SU0FERED A SPRAINED BACK.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I NAME WAS ATTE4PTING TO MOVE HIGH PRESSURE WATER PUMP FOR SECTION 3104 AND IN THE PRICESS CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN PUMP FRAME AND 6' WATER LINE.
Race Fork Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
THE EMPLOYEE WA8 HELPING TO CHARGE THE BATTERY ON THE DRILL TO GET IT STARTED, BECAUSE OF THE COLD WEATHER, WHEN THE BATTER EXPLODED CAUSING THE LID FROM THE CASE TO BLOW OFF, HITTING THE EMPL
December 26, 1985
NM · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WO9KING ON ENGINE WHEN RACHET SLIPPED CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS RT MIDDLE FINGER
Warrior Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMP WAS ATTEMPT3NG TO MOVE A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP THAT HAD BECOME STRUCK IN THE MUD, ASHE PULLED ON THE PUMP, HE SAID THAT HE FELT SOMETHING GIVE IN HIS LOWER BACK
December 24, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ortega Rock Quarry · Fall down stairs
EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING UP STEPS TO OPERATOR SHACK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL AND INJURED HIS RIGHT WRIST.
December 24, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Rinker Southeastern Materials Inc · Struck against a moving object
WORKEN LOST CON7ROL OF HAUL TRUCK DRIVING DOWN RAMP FOREARM CRUSHER TRUCK WENT THROUGH BEAM AND DONN ENBANKMENT DRIVER SUFFERED BRUISED ABDOMENT BACK LEFT ARM AND SHOULDER.
Callahan Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
HE WAS UNLOADIN1 A DIAMOND DRILL FROM THE CRATE IN PREPARATION FOR JOB, WHEN THE CONTROL PANEL OXX FELL OFF THE FORKLIFT AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT FOOT
December 24, 1985
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS RE4OVING ANGLE FROM SAND SCRUBBER ANGLE FELL STRIKING LEFT LEG ABOVE ANKLE.
December 24, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Albuquerque Gravel Products Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
ICY CONDITION E5RLY IN THE MORING DUE TO COLD SPELL.
December 24, 1985
VA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
National Energy Corp · Fall from machine
WORKING ON VIBE9ATOR AND FELL OFF SIDE INTO WATER HOLE.LANDING ON LEFT HAND.PROBABLY PULLED MUSCLE.
December 23, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Old Ralph Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CABLE WAS BRING3RULED UP ON BOLTING MACHINE. I NAME WAS STONED CLOSE BY CABLE WHIPPED HITTING HIM ON KNEE.
December 23, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Windsor Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
AT 6 WEST LEFT 9ET REGULATOR AFTER PUSHING ON MANDOOR AND GOING THRU MANDOOR INJ FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME STATED H9 WAS INJURED WHILE LAYING TRACK.HE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE LINING UP A RAIL SO THAT IT COULD BE BOLTED DOWN.AFTER GETTING IT IN PLACE HE STARTED TO MOVE TO THE OTHER SIDE WHE
December 23, 1985
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cobb Rock Inc · Fall from machine
UPON DECENDING 0ROM THE FRONT WHEEL LOADER, FOOT SLIPPED ON THE TOP STEP, WHICH WAS FROSTED, CAUSING TO FALL TO THE GROUND. STRUCK ARM ON CEMENT SLAB.
December 23, 1985
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS GET7ING OUR OF A PICK-UP TRUCK WITH HIS HANDS FULL OF TOOLS WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON SOME ICE.
HE WAS DOING MI3ER REPAIR WELDING WHEN A FELLOW WORKER AT SAME TIME USING THE HAND GRINDER FLUNG A PIECE OF METAL. METAL GOT IN I.NAMES EYEAPPARENTLY OVER THE TOP OF HIS SAFETY GLASSES AS HE W AS BENT OVER 3
Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
I.NAME WAS USIN1 A 3/4 TON COFFING HOIST. AS HE PULLED ON THE HANDLE OF THE HOIST HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT WRIST, THEN HIS HAND FELT NUMB, HE IS NOW RECOVERING FROM SURGERY FOR CARPAR L TUNNEL SYNDRO4E
December 23, 1985
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS HAULING 9OCK FROM SHOVEL TO B DUMP WITH A 78 TEREX. HE HAD HAULED 10 LOADS WHEN HE FELT A BAD STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EE STATES THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC CAUSE OR INCIDENT.
December 23, 1985
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Builders Sand Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
REMOVING CHAIN 6NIT PULLED UNIT OVER/PULLED BACK.
December 23, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo-Highland Coal Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
TRIPPED OVER LU4P OF FROZEN DIRT WHILE HELPING LOAD DRILL HOLES.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED EE 4AS LIFTING TIMBERS ONTO SCOOP & GOT A PAIN IN R SHOULDER.
December 22, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EE WORKED HARD 3 NOTICED A STIFFNESS BUT ATTRIBUTED IT TO THE UNUSUALLY HIGH # OF BAGS DONE. MONDAY EE WAS SORE BUT IT WASN'T UNTIL EE WENT TO WORK & STARTED THROWING BAGS THAT A SHARP PAIN S TARTED BETWEEN 2ER SHOULDER IT BECAME GRADUALLY WORSE & BY 6 IT WAS DIFFICULT TO HOLD HER HEAD UP. THAT ID WHEN SHE LEFT FOR THE HOSPITAL.
California Portland Cement Company · Struck against stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE SA3D THAT WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING SKIRTING CLAMPS AND ADJUSTING SKIRTING ON THE WEST SIDE OF B3-BC1 NEAR ITS TAIL END, HE TURNED TO HIS LEFT AS HE REACHED FOR A BELT GUA RD AND STRUCK A3BEAM WITH HIS RIGHT ELBOW.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
5 NORTH ON MAIN5INE,INJURED WAS RUNNING 50TON MOTOR MOTOR STOPPED NO AIR THE COMPRESSOR HAD STOPPED INJURED BAISON LID COVER TO CHECK COMPRESSOR GOT HIS THUMB CAUGHT BETWEEN SECT AND PULLEY.
December 22, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Midland Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE RPORTE8 HE WAS CLEANING COAL OUT FROM AROUND ROLLERS OF CONVERYOR BELT IN NUMBER 1 DRAWOFF TUNNEL AT GROUND LEVEL WHEN A FAN HEATER BLEW COAL DUST INTO HIS LEFT EYE.
Helen Mining Company · Fall from machine
THE MAN WAS GET7ING OFF OF A MOTOR WHEN HIS KNEE GAVE OUT.
San Juan Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE ATTEMPTIN1 TO MOVE POWER CABLE, VICTIM ACCIDENTLY STEEPED ONTO THE CABLE AND LOST HER FOOTING AND FELL BACKWARDS CAUSING BACK INJURY.
LBM Industries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
CUTTING STEEL W3TH CUTTING TORCH AND A SPARK LANDED BETWEEN TORCH LINES, WHICH BURNED A HOLE BETWEEN BOTH LINES AND IGINITED THE GAS. WHICH CREATED A FLAME THAT BURNED THREW MY CLOTHES AND BU RNED MY STOMACH1
December 21, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Standard Slag Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING POLE F9OM PILE COWORKER DROVE BACK OVER PILE WITH LOADER CAUSING A POLE TO FLIP OVER ONTO LEFT LEG
December 21, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE WA8 LIFTING THE LID OFF A TOOL CHEST.
December 21, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Riverside Ochre Company Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS RE1LACING WASHER LUGS CAUSING INJURY TO BACK.
December 21, 1985
MO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAD BE9N USING A 20#SLEDGE HAMMER ON 12-21-85 TO LOOSEN THE NUTS ON A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER WHICH HE WAS REPAIRING.DURING HIS SHIFT ON 12-23-85 HE NOTICED SOME PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK AND DECIDED TO SEE3A DOCTOR.THE ACCIDENT HAD NOT BEEN REPORTED UNTIL THIS TIME.AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT ON 12-23-85THE EMPLOYEE INFORMED HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE WAS TOING TO SEE A DOCTOR THE NEXT M
December 21, 1985
AL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Berry Mountain Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS P6LLING HIMSELF UP ON HIS MACHINE AND STRAINED HIS BACK
December 21, 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
PIECE OF COAL F9LL FROM ROOF STRICKING ON TOP OF HEAD, KNOCKING TO GROUND.
December 21, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING LEFT SHEET METAL WHEN METAL WAS BEING LOWERED IT CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN SHEET METAL & TAIL-ROLLER
December 21, 1985
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Lee West Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
THE ACCIDENT CO6LD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF THE BUGGIE MAN HAD CHOSEN ANOTHER PLACE TO TURN THE BUGGIE.THE INJURED IMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING HIS BUGGIE IN TO CLASSER QUARTERS TO FULLEY OPERATE HIS B BUGGIE SAFETY. 3
December 20, 1985
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
TWO HAUL TRUCKS3HIT HEAD ON GOING APPROXIMATLY 5 TO 10 MPH THOUGH A FOGGY AREA WITH LOW VISIBLITY.
December 20, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vanderbilt Gold Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMP WORKING ON 5OADER TO DETERMINE ITS STARTING PROBLEMS REMOVED INJECTOR AND SET IT ON A VALVE COVER EMP THEN TURNED ENGINE OVER TO DETERMINE IF FUEL WAS COMING THRU INJECTOR EMPLOYEES HAND WAS IN FRONT OF3THE INJECTOR TO BE INSPECTED WHEN ENGINE WAS TURNED DIESEL FUEL PENETRATED LEFT HAND
December 20, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triple Nichol Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPERATING CRUSH9R CONVEYOR LARGE ROCK SLIPPED FROM HAND & HIT ON LEFT WRIST-RESULTED IN BROKEN WRIST.
December 20, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Crushed Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CAST IRON LINER3PLATES WERE BEING INSTALLED IN THE FINISH MILL.THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS LEANING THROUGH AN OPENING TALKING WITH THE OTHER EMPLOYEE'S WHEN SEVERAL OF THE LINER PLATES DISLOGED S STRIKING INJURE8 EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE WITH MULITIFLETRAUMA.
December 20, 1985
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
Cadman Rock Company Inc · Struck by flying object
I.NAME WAS OPER5TING A CRANE USED TO REDUCE LARGE ROCK TO A MARKETABLE SIZE. AS THE 6000# DROP CROSS HIT THE LARGE ROCK, A CHIP OF FLYROCK FROM 35' AWAY PENETRATED THE SAFETY SCREEN AND PUNCTR UED LEFT EYE. H9 SAYS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS INTENSE FOG, HE DIDNT SEE THE FLY ROCK IN THE FOG
December 20, 1985
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M A Hanna Company · Fall from ladders
EMP CLAIMS HE S7EPPED ON THE FIRST RUNG OF A LADDER WHICH WAS LEANING AGAINST THE CONVEYOR LOADING HOPPER THE RUNG BROKE AND ALTHOUGH HE WAS STILL ON THE GROUND HE WAS THROWN OFF BALANCE AND ROLLED DOWN3A 45 DEGREE BANK FILL WHICH WAS JUST TO THE LEFT OF THE LADDER HE CLAIMS HE STRAINED HIS NECK AND HIT HIS HEAD WHILE ROLLING THE 25 FT DOWN THE INCLINE
December 20, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Midwest Portland Cement · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SUBJECT & FELLO4 WORKERS WERE CARRYING A PUMP TO A CREEK TO CHECK IT OUT GOING DOWN A SNOW/ICE COVERED BANK LOST FOOTING & WEIGHT OF PUMP PINNED SUBJECT AGAINST A TREE CAUSING BRUISE OF UPPER BACK & NECK LOS7 TIME BEGAN 123086
December 20, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nielsons Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE STANDING 2N SLIPPERY PLANKING FOREMAN ATTEMPTED TO PICK-UP A PLANK. HE SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING PAIN IN HIS BACK.
December 20, 1985
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lone Star Industries Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS MO5ING A SCREW CONVEYOR HOUSING USING A SET OF CHAIN FALLS THE HOUSING SWUNG AND BUMPED INTO EMPLOYEES LEFT KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE SAID HE THOUGH NOTHING OF IT. LATER THAT EVENING, KN EE BECAME SWOLL9N AND RED X RAYS WERE TAKEN AN HOSPTIAL NEGATIVE. KNEE HAS BECOME INFECTED. REASONS FOR INFECTION ARE UNKNOWN.
December 20, 1985
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMP WAS USING A3PIPE WRENCH TO TIGHTEN NUT ON CABLE WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED PINCHING LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND
Chevron Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS LY3NG ON HH BACK WELDING OVERHEAD.WHEN HE MOMENTARLY TURNED HIS HEAD A PIECE OF HOT SLAG FELL IN AN LEFT EAR.BURNING THROUGH THE EAR DRUM AND IMBEDDING ITSELF IN THE INNER EAR CAN AL. 3
December 20, 1985
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE STEPPED OFF 9AIL CAR & TWISTED ANKLE WHILE CROSSING BETWEEN RAIL CAR.
December 20, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STEPPED OFF A P6MP AND TURNED ANKLE.
December 20, 1985
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Al Hamilton Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING 5 ROCK OFF BELT OF BREAKER HE PICKED UP THE ROCK & TURNED TO PUT IT DOWN & TWISTED HIS BACK
December 20, 1985
OH · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Muskingum Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS WALKING 5ROUND THICKENER TANK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE & SNOW & FELL BROKEN RT WRIST & DISLOCATED RT KNEE CAP.
December 20, 1985
KY · Coal
car dropper, car shake out operator
ELECTRICAL
Arch Of Kentucky · Flash burns (electric)
INJURED AND CO-4ORKER WERE PLUGGING IN LOCOMOTIVE HEATER. CO-WORKER CALLED TO INJURED & ASKED IF HE HAD ENOUGH CABLE I.NAME UNDERSTOOD INJURED TO SAY HE H AD HEATER PLUGG9D IN CO-WORKER THEN TURNED ON POWER INJURED PLUGGED IN HEATER DRAWING ARC FLASHING IN FACE
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAD CLEANED OUT3HEADROLLER CHUTE AT #1 WESDT STEPPED DOWN SLIPED IN MUD TWISTINGRT KNEE & RT ANKLE MISSING TIME 020486
December 20, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Dollar Branch Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL HIT O3 HIS BACK.
December 20, 1985
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE WAS SETT3NG A TAILPIECE USING A SCOOP TO SET THE TAILPIECE IN PLACE. THE CHAIN BROKE ALLOWING THE TAILPIECE TO MOVE THUS CATCHING VICTIM RESULTING IN THE BOTTOM OF BOTH LEGS & HIS UP PER JAW. 3
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG JACK TO RETRACK EMPTY SUPPLY CAR WHILE PUSHING DOWN ON LIFTING JACK HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK & LEFT LEG
December 20, 1985
OH · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS BOLTING3WHEN A STONE FELL OUT OF TOP STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND AND RING FINGER
December 20, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Energy Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE ATTEMPTIN1 TO DESCEND TO WEST LOADING RAMP AT CRUSHER HE SLIPPED & FELL HITTING HIS SIDE. SITE WAS SNOW COVERED.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE WAS HELPING TO CLEAN THE SCRUBBER ON THE JEFFERY C/MINE WHEN A PIECE OF COAL FELL OFF THE TOP OF THE MINER AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT HAND
December 20, 1985
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Quarto Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
EMP WAS RUNNING3A S/C WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN THE TRAM ROAD AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE CANOPY
EMPLOYEE WAS TI4BERING IN HIS STOPE A SMALL ROCK FELL SCRAPING HIS NOSE AND THEN HITTING HIS RT FORELEG AND ANKLE
December 20, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jeddo-Highland Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE POKING ON3 SCREEN OF VIBRATOR TO KEEP SCREENS OPEN LUMP BOUNCED DOWN FROM CHUTE & STRUCK EE ON TOP OF LEFT HAND.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS WAL5ING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE STEPPED ON A SMALL ROCK, AND FELL ON ANKLE.
December 20, 1985
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
4 WEST SECTION 9MP WAS SHOVELING SPILLAGE OUTBY MOBILE TAILPIECE TAILIECE MOVED FORWARD SUDDENLY CATCHING HEEL OF LEFT FOOT AS EMP WAS RUNNING AWAY EMP SUSTAINED A TORN ACHILES TENDON IN HIS L LEFT FOOT 3
December 20, 1985
TN · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
U S Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ARM CAUGHT BETW9EN ROOFBOLTER AND TIMBER WHEN REACHING FOR ROOF PLATE.
December 19, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Cement Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS CLEANING SOME SPILLED MATERIAL WITH A SHOVEL AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE SHOVEL CAUSING IT TO TWIST
Dacotah Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING FROM THE LAB BUILDING TO THE WEST DOOR OF MACHINE SHOP.WHILE DOING THIS HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON SOME ICE OUTSIDE THE MACHINE SHOP DOOR.
December 19, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE TWISTE8 HIS ANKLE WHILE WORKING ON CONVEYOR BELT.
December 19, 1985
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Salt Company · Struck by falling object
EE UNLOADING DA4AGE BLOCKS ONE FELL APART & LANDED ON LEFT FOOT.
December 19, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mississippi Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS DISMOUNT3NG STEPS TO #29 EUCLID HAUL OUT TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND LOST HIS BALANCE HE REGAINED HIS BALANCE WITH ONE SUPPORT ARM AND CLIMBED DOWN THE STEPS
December 19, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
California Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMP SAID HE PUL5ED BACK ON A WHEELBARROW IN ORDER TO EMPTY IT WHILE PERFORMING CLEAN-UP DUTIES IN THE CRUSHER BASEMENT AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK UPON SETTING THE WHEELBARROW DOWN
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Flash burns (electric)
WHILE INSTALLIN1 A MOTOR STARTER THE EMPLOYEE TOUCHED A SCREWDRIVER BETWEEN LIVE VOLTAGE AND GROUND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FLASH EMPLOYEE SUFFERED FLASH BURNS TO THE LEFT HAND AND FACE
Big Sky Coal Company · Fall from machine
IT WAS REPORTED3THAT I.NAME WAS STEPPING DOWN THE STEPS OF THE DRAGLINE AFTER COMING FROM CAB OF THE MACHINE WITH THE DRAGLINE REPORTS. I.NAME SLIPPED ONT HE VERY ICY & SLICK STEPS FROM THE WE ATHER & F ELL D2WN FROM THE WING OF MACHINE TO LOWER FRAME AREA OF T HE STAIRS. IN THE PROCESS IT WAS REPORTED THAT HE FRACTURED THE 7TH RIB IN 2 PLACES IT HAD RAINED THAT DAY & GOT VERY COLD
December 19, 1985
KY · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMP WAS DISMOUN7ING DRAGLINE WHEN HIS FEET BECAME TANGLED IN DROP CORD HE WAS CARRYING CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND HIT HIS HEAD ON PIECE OF METAL
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS WORKING ON FLOP GATE AT TOP OF TIPPLE AS HE WAS PULLING ON LEVER TO GATE HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
December 19, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dravo Lime Company · Fall onto or against objects
THE EMPLOYEE WA8 REPLACING A BOLT ON THE BASE PLATE OF 3 PREHEATER HE HAD A WRENCH ON THE BOLT AND USED HIS FOOT FOR LEVERAGE AGAINST THE WRENCH. HISFOOT SLIPPED OFF THE WRENCH, CAUSING HIM T O LOSE HIS BALA3CE AND FALL AGAINST A CONTROL VALVE.
GETTING OFF LHD3(LOADER), STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED RIGHT FOOT.
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE JUMPED3OFF THE MUCK MOTOR STEPPEDON A ROCK AND TWISTED ANKLE
Kaiser Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMP WAS CLEANIN1 THE CHANNEL AND GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CHANNEL & A CHUNCK OF COAL
December 19, 1985
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Elkay Mining Company · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FROM 6ETWEEN BOLT PATTERN.
December 19, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE LOADING A360# TRACK RAIL ON CAR FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK
December 19, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE USING JAC5HAMMER TO PUSH A ROOF BOLT INTO THE HOLE THE HAMMER SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT STRIKING THE EE ON THE FACE.
LIFTING A 40# R5IL TO REMOVE FROM PATH OF FIFTH WHEEL AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS WORKING 2N TRACK SWITCH HITTING HIS FOOT WITH HAMMER.
December 19, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fuel Fabricator'S Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PU7TING PIN IN BUCKET CUPLING AND PINCHED TIPS OF FINGERS BETWEEN BUCKET CUPLING AND BUCKET ARM
December 19, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MAN STATED, THA7 WHILE HE WAS WALKING IN SECTION, A PIECE OF CLOD FELL HITTING HM.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I NAME WAS REMO5ING THE MINER CABLE FROM THE PULLING HOOKS ON THE MINER WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN HIS BACK
December 19, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Inferno Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPAIRS WERE BE3NG MADE ON A MACHINE INSIDE REPAIR SHOP PORTABLE CRANE WAS BEING USED FOR THE REMOVAL OF ELECTRIC MOTOR FROM MACHINE CHAIN WAS USED WITH EYE BOLT IN ELECTRIC MOTOR FOR LIFTING OF MOTOR EYE B2LTS STRIPPED FROM HOLES IN ELECTRIC MOTOR CAUSING CHAIN TO SLIP VICTIMS HAND WAS ON CHAIN GUIDING MOTOR TO FLOOR OF SHOP WE FEEL LOOSE END OF CHAIN OR POSSIBLY EYE BOLT STRUCK
December 19, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Monterey Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS RE1AIRING REEL ON ROOF BOLTER. WRENCH SLIPPED WHEN TIGHTENING BOLTS AND JAMMED RIGHT THUMB. MEDICAL EVIDENCE RECENTLY RECEIVED TO SUPPORT REASON FOR ABSENCE DUE TO INJURY.
December 19, 1985
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cargill Salt · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE TRIED 7O MOVE 50 TON HYDRAULIC JACK OFF BUMPER OF TRUCK TO BED.
December 19, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck against stationary object
EMPL...STEPPED 2VER PIPE AND STEPPED ON AIR HOSE CAUSING TWISTED ANKLE.3-21-86 TALKED TO SUPV-COULD REPORT TO 1ST AID OR HAVE DR CHECK IT.APPARENTLY EMPL HAD ANKLE X-RAYED BY DR...
December 19, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Pennsylvania Granite Corp · Struck by flying object
MAN WAS PLUGGI3G A ROCK CHIP FLEW INTO EYE MAN WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES
December 18, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
INJURED STATES 3 WAS THROWING THE BOLTER CABLE OVER THE BOOMS OF THE BOLTER WHEN SOMETHING POPPED & I HAD PAIN IN MY RT LOWER BACK
December 18, 1985
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS OPERATING EMPTY HAUL TRUCK. HE APPROCHED UNDERPASS, SAW NO TRAFFIC COMING, AND PROCEEDED INTO THE UNDERPASS COMPLEX. HE ENCOUNTERED A LOADED HAUL TRUCK WHILE IN THE UN DERPASS COMPLEX3AND A HEAD-ON-COLLISION OCCURRED.
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING PULL CABLE OUT OF THE CRANE. CRANE OPERATOR REVERSED DRUM CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO HAVE HIS SHOULDER JOINT JERKED.
December 18, 1985
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Witco Corp-Inorganics Specialties Div · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
EMPLOYEE WAS GO3NG TO CHANGE A BELT PULLEY ON AN AIR SEPARATOR EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE BELT GUARD BEFORE THE SEPARPATOR HAD COMPLETELY STOPPED SEPARPATOR WAS STILL TURNING ABOUT 10 TO 12 RPMS EMP LOYEE ATTEMPTED3TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP THE SEPARATOR BY PUTTING HIS LEFT HAND ON THE BELTS EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE CAUSING HIS HAND TO BE PULLED INTO THE BELTS
December 18, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Cement Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS CLEANING OUT THE FLASH FURNANCE WHEN SOME MATERIAL FELL AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK.
December 18, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Davison Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING OFF WOR5 ON SIX INCH BOARD BOARD SLIPPED ON ICE ON SHORE ABOUT A FOOT LOST BALANCE & FELL OFF BOARD TWISTED BACK PAIN IN LOWER BACK
I.NAME WAS RETU9NING TO WELD SHOP AFTER EATING LUNCH HIS RT FOOT SLIPPED OFF STEP HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS UPPER RT LEG HIP AREA HE DIDNOT FALL STEPS WERE IN GOOD SHAPE & HANDRAILS WERE PROV IDED NOTE I.NAM9 BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 122385
December 18, 1985
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS DISLODG3NG MATERIAL HUNG UP ON FRAMEWORK AT FINES PILE HE WAS STANDING ON LADDER STEADYING HIMSELF WITH ONE HAND AND USING 8 LB SLEDGE HAMMER WITH THE OTHER HAND HE STRUCK MATERIAL WHICH WAS HARD 8LEDGE GLANCED OFF MATERIAL AND STRUCK HIS RT WRIST
December 18, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arizona Portland Cement Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE ATTEMPTIN1 TO PUSH OPEN THE OFFICE WINDOW,EMPLOYEE ACCIDENTLY PUSHED ONTO THE GLASS PORTION OF WINDOW CAUSING GLASS TO BREAK.THE GLASS LACERATED HER LEFT WRIST.
December 18, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Cherokee Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by flying object
WHILE WELDING S1ARKS FLEW IN LEFT EYE.
December 18, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS VE9TICAL WELDING USING GLASSES BUT DIDNT HAVE SIDE SLIELDS IN, CAUSING FLASH BURNS
December 18, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HITING SHOVEL T2OTH WITH SLEDGE METAL CHIP ENTERED CHIN
December 18, 1985
VA · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jewell Ridge Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE WAS GOING TO START WATER PUMP-SLIPPED ON SOME ICE AND FALLING.
December 18, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverside Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN WAS CLEANIN1 UP NEAR #13 ROCK BELT HE PICKED UP A LARGE ROCK BY HIMSELF AND TOSSED IT RESULTING IN PAIN IN HIS BACK WHICH DID NOT GO AWAY
December 18, 1985
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8 HE WAS WALKING OUT OF SHOWER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR HURTING HIS BACK
December 18, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Swatara Coal Company · Struck by falling object
FILLING TRUCKS 3 OIL BURNERS WITH OIL & FUEL ON AND AROUND THE PREPARATION PLANT
December 18, 1985
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS OPERATING LOADED HAUL TRUCK. HE APPROACHED UNDERPASS, OBSERVED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH HE THOUGHT WAS STOPPED. AS HE GOT CLOSER TO UNDERPASS HE RELIZED OTHER TRUCK WAS I N UNDERPASS. H9 WAS UNABLE TO STOP HIS TRUCK IN TIME AND A HEAD-ON-COLLISION OCCURRED.
December 18, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Monterey Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS CU7TING OFF CRANK DISC WITH CUTTING TORCH WHEN HOT METAL SPLATTERED. THE METAL FLEW ONTO THE LEFT SHIRT SLEEVE AND BURNED LEFT FOREARM.
December 18, 1985
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
ROOF BOLTING AS3PUTTING BOLT IN CEILING AS IT SWELLED THE CEILING CRACKED AND ROCK HIT HIM ON HIS LEFT SIDE OF HEAD BY EYE NEEDED AND RECEIVED 6 STITCHES.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
CREWS WERE CHAN1ING BELT ROLLERS IN THE SLOPE BELT ROLLERS WERE PLACED THROUGH THE OUTSIDE AIRLOCK DOORS 2 ROLLERS LYING ON THE CATWALK WERE BUMPED CAUSING THEM TO SLIDE DOWN THE WALKWAY I.NAM E WAS STANDING 3N THE WALKWAY WHEN ONE OF THE ROLLERS HIT HIM ON HIS ANKLE
Nacco Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BOTTOM 9OLLER INTO PLACE ON THE 2 EAST EBELTLINE FELT PAIN IN BACK , PAIN CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL DAYS AFTER INJURY
December 18, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS BO5TING WHILE TAKING PODS OUT OF ROOF BOLTER DRIFTED ON LOOSE COAL PINNING LEFT THUMB BETWEEN PODS AND FRAME OF HEAD
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE INJURED EMP5OYEE WAS CARRYING A FIRST AID BOX ALONG THE 1-RT LACY TRACK ENTRY WHEN HE FELT RESULTING IN A FRACTURED LEFT THUMB.
December 18, 1985
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sandy Fork Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS HELPING 1ULL UP UNDERGROUND TRACK AND LOADING IT ON A FLAT CAR.HE THREW A WOOD TRACK TIE ON THE FLAT CAR AND A METAL TIE BOUNCED OFF AND HIT HIS LEFT FOOT.HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 120 12/20/85 AT THI8 TIME HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND DISCOVERED HE HAD A FRACTURED BONE IN HIS LEFT FOOT.
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances
WHILE IN PROCES8 OF CUTTING ROOF ROCK A METHANE AIR MIXTURE WAS IGNITED BY THE RESULTING FRICTIONAL SPARKS OF THE MINER BITS
December 18, 1985
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Perry & Hylton Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HYDRAULIC LEAK 4AS INSPECTING OPENED DOOR HAND OUT OF DOOR LOADER DRIFTED PUT ON BRAKES DOOR SLAMMED ON LEFT HAND
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE TRIPPE8 ON DESK CHAIR PAD FELL AGAINST THE DESK HIT CHAIR CHAIR FELL OVER ONTO EMPLOYEE
December 18, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Milwhite Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS HI7TING ON A WOODEN PALLET WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER.HE WAS NOT WEARING ANY PROTECTION ON HIS EYES,WHEN A PIECE OF FOREIGN OBJECT FLEW FROM THE PALLET HITTING HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE..RIG HT EYE WAS BRUI8ED,NO FOREIGN OBJECT WAS FOUND IN THE EYE.
December 18, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BACKING UP STEP8 ON DRAGELINE CARRYING BATTERY FOR DRAGLINE BENT OVER TO LIFT BATTERY & HURT LOWER BACK
December 18, 1985
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS PUTTING 3N A SHEER PIN WHEN ROCK FELL ON BACK OF SHEILD PUSHING IT FORWARD, PINCHING HIS LEFT THUMB IN DOG BONE, BETWEEN RELAY BAR AND PAN LINE, CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS THUMB.
December 18, 1985
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Canteras De Puerto Rico Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMP WAS DOING M5INTENANCE WORK WHEN HE FELL DOWN, HE SUFFERS CONTUSIONS AND FRACTURE HIS WRIST
December 18, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED ON ICE.3
December 18, 1985
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powderhorn Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
TWO MEN PICKED 6P A MINER GATHERING ARM, TO PLACE IT ON WOOD BLOCKS FOR REPAIR WORK. AS THEY SET IT DOWN, IT SLIPPED FROM THE MAN S GRIP AND SMASH HIS THUMB UNDER IT. RESULT WAS NAIL AVULSION AND LACERATION3OF THUMB REQUIRING SUTURING.
December 18, 1985
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
INJURED WAS SUR0ACE GRINDING ON CARRYING ROLLERS ON 12-18-85 AFTER LEAVING THE MINE THAT DAY HIS LEFT EYE BECAME IRRITATED IT IS NOT KNOWN WHEN THE PARTICLES ENTERED HIS EYE HE WAS WEARING SA FETY GLASSES WI7H SIDE SHIELDS
December 18, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RIGHT FOOT CAUG2T IN LOOP OF CABLE AND WAS PULLED OVER BELT.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRILLING REPORT9D TO FOREMAN HIS BACK WAS HURING
John B Harris Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE HELPING O3E OTHE MAN LOAD A DRUM OF OIL INTO BACK OF PERSONEL CARRIER THE INJURED EE BEING COMPLAINING OF LOWER BACK PAIN.
December 18, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL & STR6CK HIM ON HARD HAT (FIRST DAY OFF 122085)
December 17, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
INJURED WAS STR6CK ON RIGHT HAND BY A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK THAT FELL BETWEEN THE SHEILDS AS SHE CRAWLED ALONG THE FACE LINE.
December 17, 1985
PA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
POWERED HAULAGE
Barnes & Tucker Company · Struck by flying object
RIDING MANTRIP 5 PIECE OF DIRT FLEW INTO LEFT EYE.
Tim Rex Mining · Struck by falling object
SHOT FIRER WAS 1REPARING TO LOAD BLAST HOLES IN FACE AND LOOSE COAL AND ROCK FELL FROM FACE AND HIT VICTIM.
December 17, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS WALKING 8OWN S SLITE SLOPED RAODWAY. SNOW HAD BEEN FALLING FOR SOMETIME & CAUSED A ICY SPOT ON THE ROADWAY EE SLIPPED ON THE ICE FALLING TO THE GROUND CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT AR M & HAND. 3
December 17, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Midland Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED3AS HE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM TRACTOR, HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM ON THE SNOW COVERED ICY GROUND CAUSING HIM TO FALL FLAT ONTO HIS BACK.
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS SERVICI3G A 935 WHEN TRHE RIB SLOUGHED BESIDE HIM AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO GET TOTALLY FREE FROM A CRAMPED WORK POSITION AND COAL CHUNK STRUCK HIS LEFT LEG
December 17, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
MANTRIP AT THE 7OP OF THE HILL WENT INTO A SKID AND RAN INTO EMPLOYEES MANTRIP CAUSING HIM TOHIT THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK AGAINST THE HEADBOARD BRACE
December 17, 1985
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Princess Susan Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS MOVI3G THE BLADE BRACES ON DOZER TO CHANGE BLADE ANGLE THE BRACE CAUGHT VICTIMS RT HAND IN A PINCH POINT CRUSHING THE MIDDLE FINGER AND BREAKING THE TIP OF RING FINGER BONE TOO
December 17, 1985
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS DIS7ONNECTNI A 6 IN PLASTIC VACCUUM LINE FROM THE INLET OF A TRUCK MOUNTED VACCUUM UNIT HE WAS STANDING ON A 2 X 4 FOOT PLATFORM MOUNTED ON THE REAR OF THE UNIT AT A HEIGHT OF ABOU T SIX FEET ABOV9 GROUND LEVEL AS HE LOOSENED THE CLAMP HOLDING THE LINE TO THE INLET THE LINE UNDER ITS OWN WEIGHT SHIFTED INJURED WAS STARTLED AND LOST HIS BALANCE HE FELL TOT THE GROUND LAN
Nacco Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WAS TORQUING UP INSTALLED BOLT WITH MACHINE WHEN BOLT WRENCH CAME OFF HEAD OF BOLT AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT HAND FRACTURING ALL 4 FINGERS
December 17, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
POWERED HAULAGE
Carrie Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CAUGHT FINGER U3DER BLADE OF SCOOP BUCKET AS IT HIT HOLE AND BROKE FINGER.
December 17, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Golden Shamrock Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF DRAW R2CK FELL BETWEEN THE PIN STRIKING I.NAME RT FOREARM
December 17, 1985
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M A Hanna Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS3HE WAS WASHING IN THE NONVEYOR TUNNEL WITH A FIRE HOSE AND WHEN HE SHUT THE NOZZLE OFF HIS ARM STARTED HURTING HE HAD NO ACCIDENT,JUST STARTED HURTING.
December 17, 1985
WV · Coal
scoop car operator
MACHINERY
Beckley Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS IN 1ROCESS OF LETTING THE DRILL HEAD DOWN ON ROOFBOLT MACHINE WHEN HE HEAD CAUGHT HIS FOOT
Webster County Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS ASSISTIN1 OTHE CREW MEMBERS WHO WERE INSTALLING R/R RAIL. WAS CARRYING CONCRETE BLOCKS WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL AGAINST THE RAIL.
December 17, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
INJ ATTEMPTING 7O PULL DOWN PIECE OF LOOSE ROOF ROCK WITH SLATE BAR WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING RIGHT FOOT.
December 17, 1985
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Hecla Limited · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS BA9RING HUNG CHUTE GATE ON 5100 LEVEL 92 EAST WHEN GATE CLOSED ON HIS LEFT HAND AND WRIST CAUSING FRACTURE AND LACERATIONS
December 17, 1985
AL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STEPPE8 IN A HOLE, STUMBLED AND TWISTED HIS BACK. LOST WORK DAYS BEGIN 1-6-86.
December 17, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Syar Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING RATCHET T2 TIGHTEN DOWN BRUSHER RATCHET SLIPPED MASHED FINGER AGAINST CHUTE
December 17, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
York Stone & Supply Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL FUELING EU7LID WHILE STANDING ON LADDER.ON HIS WAY DOWN OFF LADDER HE STEPPED ON ROCK AND OVERTURNED RIGHT ANKLE.
December 17, 1985
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGE8 HE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE REACHING FOR A BOLT WHILE WORKING IN A GBREASE RACK EMPLOYEE WORKED THE REMAINDER OF HIS SHIFT & ALL OF HIS NEXT SHIFT DID NOT BEGIN LOSING TIME UNTI L 121985 3
December 17, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
HIGH PRESSURE S7EAM HOSE WENT OUT OF CONTROL WHIPPED ACROSS FACE AND HAND
Inland Steel Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL STRUCK BY 9OCK WHICH FELL FROM BETWEEN RIB AND ROOFBOLT.
Olga Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING RAILS O6T OF 50 SIDE TRACK WITH A MOTOR AND CHIN RAIL TOWARD OVER AND CAUGHT LEG.
Tim Rex Mining · Fall from machine
VICTIM WAS GETT3NG OUT OF DECK ON CUTTER AND TRIPPED ON LUMP OF COAL, HE FELL AND HURT HIS HAND.
December 17, 1985
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS IN 7HE PROCESS OF CLIMBING OUT OF THE CAB OF A SCOOP AND STRUCK ELBOW ON SAME.
December 17, 1985
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quarto Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
EMP WAS DRAGGIN1 WATER HOSE DOWN LONGWALL FACE AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A LOW SHEILD
December 17, 1985
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rockville Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE HAD GUARD RA3SED & FASTENED IN OVERHEAD POSITION IN ORDER TO CLEAN SPILLAGE FROM AROUND CONVEYOR. WHILE SHOVELING HE RAISED UP & HIT HIS HEAD ON GUARD.
December 17, 1985
CO · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THIS EMP LEAPED3OFF A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND TRIGGERED A BACK MUSCLE SPASM THAT CAUSED HIM TO STOP WORK HRS LATER AND SEEK MEDICAL HELP IT IS BELIEVED HE MAY HAVE A PREDISPOSING BACK CONDITIO
December 17, 1985
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
SHE WAS SWINGIN1 A 6LB HAMMER TO TIGHTEN SOME BOLTS WHEN SHE INJURED HER BACK. SHE IS 5 1/2 MTHS PREG.
December 17, 1985
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MANHOLE COVER O3 SCALE WAS OFF. HEATER WAS IN MANHOLE. PERSON MOVED HEATER AND FELL IN MANHOLE.
December 17, 1985
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Midwest Portland Cement · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING RATCHET F5LLS TO LIFT A CLUTCH INTO POSITION WHEN HE RELEASED THE HANDLE, THE FALLS SLIPPED CAUSING THE HANDLE TO FLIP BACKWARDS STRIKING THE SUBJECT IN THE RIGHT LOWER JAW. RECEIVED LAC ERATION OF HIS 7ONGUE AND LOWER LIP. ONE TOOTH WAS KNOCKED OUT AND OTHERS LOOSENEND.
Midland Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE REPORT9D HE SLIPPED ON ICE & SNOW IN PARKING LOT & AS HE FELL HE ATTEMPTED TO BRACE THE FALL WITH HIS LEFT ARM
December 17, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED THAT3 HE COULDN'T REACH THE AIR HOSE & HE JUMPED UP TO GRAB THE HOSE HE CAME DOWN HITTING ON HIS HEELS CUAING PAIN TO HIS BACK.
December 17, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Lucky Strike Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WEDGED HAND BET4EEN SHAKER AND TABLE BRACE BREAKING LEFT HAND
December 17, 1985
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Monolith Portland Cement Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING DISS TO3 TUNNEL 1 STEPPED OVER TUNNEL & DOWN ON HALF METAL & SOFT CEMENT FELL DOWN & TWISTED ANKLE.
Redland Stone Products Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE WELDING I3SIDE A FRAME STRUCTURE INDIVIDUAL SLIPPED WHILE LEAVING THIS AREA AND HIT THE GROUND
December 17, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elkay Mining Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS AT7EMPTING TO CROSS OVER DRYER BY STEPPING ONTO COVER THAT WAS SUSPENDED BY CHAIN H OIST AS HE PUT HIS WEIGHT ON THE COVER IT MOVED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWAR DS TO THE FLOO9
December 17, 1985
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nacco Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS LIF7ING A 5 GALLON CAN OF DIESEL FUEL CAN SLIPPED FROM HAND. EE JUMPED AWAY FROM FALLING CAN & TWISTED BACK. BACK CONTINUED TO HURT FOR SEVERAL DAYS AFTER ACCIDENT.
December 17, 1985
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CL9ANING BELTS ON ROCK CRUSHER PLANT AND WAS WALKING UNDER CONVEYOR WHEN FEET SLIPPED ON ICE AND HE FELL WITH ARM BEHIND HIS BACK BREAKING 3 RIBS.
Patton Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS UNLOADING S6PPLIES FROM COAL CAR INNARROW HALLWAY SPRINGED BACK WHILE STOOPING OVER TO PICK UP BOXES.
December 16, 1985
KY · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE JUMPED3OUT OF 100 T CRANE LANDED ON ICE AND STRAINED BACK
December 16, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Talc Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMP WENT IN TO 7OOL ROOM TO GET A KEY TO HIS TRUCK. WHILE REACHING FOR THE KEY HE GOT OFF-BALANCCE AND SLIPPED AND FELL. HE DIDNT NOTIFY FOREMAN AT TIME OF ACCIDENT. 12-26-85 HE WENT TO DR FOR LEG PAINS. HE W9NT TO A DR ON APPROX 1-3-86 IN EL PASO, FOREMAN WAS NOTIFIED OF ACCIDENT ON 1-7-86
December 16, 1985
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sea B Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS CHANGING3BELT STRUCTURE PULLED ON STRUCTURE LOSING HIS BALANCE FALLING BACKWARDS STRIKING HIS BACK AGAINST THE PORTA BUS PARKED IN THAT AREA.
December 16, 1985
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
AIRLINE WAS FRO1EN AND EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON IT TRYING TO FREE THE LINE ALTHOUGH AIR WAS ON AND EMP KNEW IT HE LOOKED DOWN THE AIRLINE AND ICE BLEW INTO HIS FACE
United States Fuel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED LIFTED 5 TIMBER ONTO HIS SHOULDER TO THROW IN SHUTTLE CART WHEN HE FELT PAIN AND NUMBNESS FROM NECK DOWN RIGHT ARM
December 16, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
superintendent
OTHER
Texas Lime Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS WALKING3FAST TO SHT OFF ROCK SYSTEM WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN RIGHT LEG
December 16, 1985
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Benham Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS OPE9ATING A BATTERY POWERED TRACK MOTOR BEING USED FOR A MANTRIP. AS HE WAS OPERATIN MOTOR HE SAW HIS DINNER BUCKET START TO FALL FROM MOTOR AND RAISED UP TO GET BAUCKET. HE RAISED UP HITTING TOP 4ITH HIS R SHOULDER CAUSING AN ABRASION TO THE SHOULDER AN FLEXION TO HIS NECK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
DRILLING IN S2AFT BOTTOM FELL HURT BACK.
R & F Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
IT WAS SNOWING 2UTSIDE I.NAME WALKED FROM THE TIPPLE TO THE TRUCK LOADOUT AND TWISTED HER RT ANKLE
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
GETTING OFF TOP3OF SCOOP AFTER PLUGGING BATTERIES IN.FOOT CAUGHT ON COVER AND HE FELL OFF SCOOP SPRAINING HAND.
December 16, 1985
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United States Fuel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJ WAS WALKING3THRU SECTION AND HIT HIS NECK ON ROOF BOLTS KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND THERE IS LOWE TOP THROUGHOUT THIS SECTION
December 16, 1985
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS STA3DING BESIDE THE BUCKET OF A SCOOP AS THE SCOOP OPERATOR WAS PUSHING DOWN SOME PRIOR LINE CURTAIN TIMBERS. INJUREDS RIGHT HAND WAS RESTING ON THE TOP OF THE BUCKET. HE LOOKED AW AY WHEN SOME RI6 BEHIND HIM SLOUGHED AND FELL AND HIS THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FALLING TIMBER AND THE TOP EDGE OF THE SCOOP BUCKET
December 16, 1985
TX · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
MACHINERY
Northwestern Resources Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SHE ATTEMPTED T2 USE A HIGH PRESSURED STEAM HOSE. SHE PRESSED THE TRIGGER, IN WHICH PRESSURE WAS PLACED ON THE HAND PEICE KNOCKING HER TO THE GROUND. DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE, SHE SUFFERED A S TRAIN TO HER BA7K.
December 16, 1985
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE GETTING O0F OF GRADER SLIPPED ON GROUND AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.
December 16, 1985
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by falling object
HE WAS LOADING 9OCK FROM IN FRONT OF THE NORTH FACE IN NORTH DIRECTION FACING THE WALL WHEN A COLUMN OF ROCK CAME LOOSE & FELL ON PART OF LOADER SMASHING FRONT WINDOW & CAUSING SMALL CUTS ON ARMS OF EMPLOYE9
December 16, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fordyce Company · Fall from machine
EMP WAS GETTING3OFF THE MACHINE FACING THE CAB AND HE ACCIDENTLY SLIPPED FROM THE TRACKS AND HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE
December 16, 1985
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Utah Fuel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS LOWERIN1 THE TAIL SUPPOTRT BLOCK UNDERNEATH THE TAIL OF THE CONT MINER WHEN HIS THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SUPPORT AND THE FRAME OF THE MINER
December 16, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE WA8 LIFTING THE LIDS ON THE MANTRIP BATTERY WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK.
December 16, 1985
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Coal Corp · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE ALEGES3HE WAS ON TOP OF A FRONT END LOADER INSTALLING A COOLER WHEN HE SLIPPED, GRABBING AN EXHAUST PIPE INSTED OF FALLING OFF LOADER.
December 16, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Saginaw Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WORKER WAS CHAN1ING SCOOP CAR TIRE AS HE LIFTED TIRE ONTO LUGS HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK.
Peter Cave Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS OPERATIN1 MINER WHEN SOME ROCK FELL & PINNED HIM AGAINST DECK OF MINER.
December 16, 1985
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I WAS PRYING ON3THE UNITRAC BATTERY WITH A PRY BAR. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED AND I TWISTED MY BACK.
South-East Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS MOVING SKID3PAN AWAY FROM TRACK PAN AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT FOREFINGER AT THE LAST JOINT NEXT TO THE NAIL.
December 16, 1985
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS HELPING 1LACE CRIB BLOCKS IN BUCKET OF SCOOP TRACTOR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT & STRUCK HIS HAND AGAINST TOP EDGE OF SCOOP BUCKET.
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AS THE EE WAS C5RRYING A POST HE SLIPPED ON T HE WET BOTTOM TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.
December 16, 1985
UT · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Kaiser Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMP WAS OPERATI3G A RAM CAR. THE RAM CAR HIT A BUMP AND NECK & BACK STARTED HURTING
December 16, 1985
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
INJURED WAS RUN3ING TRYING TO CATCH RUNAWAY BUS AS HE JUMPED INTO BUS HIS FOOT SLIPPED FALLING OUT OF BUS STRICKING CEMENT.
December 16, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Hickory Clay Company · Struck against a moving object
REAR TIRE BLEW 2UT ON THE TRUCK & HE PULLED OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD & SOFT SHOULDER GAVE WAY & TRUCK LAID OVER ON ITS SIDE.
December 16, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Chief Stone Inc · Struck by falling object
I NAME WAS MOVI3G HEAVY MACHINE PART AND DROPPED IT ON HIS FOOT
December 16, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Carter Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
WHILE ROOFBOLTE9 WAS DRILLING HOLE- MAN BENT OVER TO GET ROOF BOLT THAT WAS LAYING ON GROUND WHEN ROCK FELL OUT ON CANOPY PUSHING MAN TO THE GORUND.
December 16, 1985
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SNOW- COMING OU7 OF HIS PICKUP TRUCK
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SPRAINED BACK W2ILE SPLICING CABLE.
December 16, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
BOLT WRENCH HUN1 UP ON BOLT HEAD THEN FELL AND HIT ON THUMB RESULTING IN LACERATION TO THUMB.
December 16, 1985
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
General Chemical Corp · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS WALKING 8OWN CATWALK & STEPPED ON ORE STRAINING HIS BACK. EE DID NOT MISS TIME UNTIL 1-20-86. UNAWARE OF TIME OFF.
December 16, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Three Rivers Rock Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEES FOOT 8LIPPED ON ICY LADDER RUNG ON 50 TON HAUL TRUCK
December 16, 1985
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WO9KING ON STRAIGHTENING UPPER SPRAY PANEL OF MINER HE HAD ONE HEADER LAYING ACROSS PANEL AND ANOTHER STANDING UP AGAINST ROOF WITH OPERATOR RAISING HEAD TO HOLD IN PLACE HEADER KICKED OUT STR3KING EMPLOYEE IN NOSE
Barnes & Tucker Company · Struck against stationary object
MAN WAS SWEEPI3G FLOOR AND BACKED INTO BASKET HANGER (BENCH) CAUSING PAIN IN TAIL BONE AREA AND RT ELBOW MAN RETURNED TO WORK 12-17-85 MAN WAS OFF WORK 12-20-85 DOCTOR DETERMINED WORK RELATE D ACCIDENT 12-26-85
Paramont Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THIS WAS SAID H9 WAS MOVING ROOF DRILL WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT WAS CAUGHT UNDER TIEE OF MACHINE.
December 16, 1985
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Nickel Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING DOZER PUSHING SPOIL, WHEN A LARGE LIMESTONE BOLDER ROLLED FROM UNDERNEATH THE DOZER CAUSING IT TO DROP ONE TRACK THROWING THE EMPLOYEE OUT OF HIS SEAT CAUSING HIM TO ST RICK HIS LEFT S3DE ON CONTROL LEVERS.
December 16, 1985
MO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT HE JUMPED FROM HITACHI LOADER WHEN LOADER STARTED TO SLIDE ON LOWBOY.
December 16, 1985
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BA9RING DOWN WHEN A ROCK ROLLED DOWN FROM A MUCK PILE TOWARD HIM AND HE RAN TO AVOID ITS PATH WHEN HE COLLIDED WITH THE CORNER OF A MUCKER BUCKET THAT WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME.
December 16, 1985
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN RUPTURE OCCURED IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM RESULTING IN OIL SPRAYING IN EYES
December 16, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS OPE9ATING A SHUTTLE CAR IN THE 12 R SECTION WHEN HE HIT A RUT IN THE TRAMROAD WHICH JARRED HIM IN THE KITCHEN OF THE SHUTTLE CAR. WAS NOT KNOWN TO BE A LOST TIME INJURY UNTIL 12-2 3-85 3
December 16, 1985
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
G & E Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
RUNNING SHUTTLE3CAR OUT OF #4 HDG THROUGH CROSS-CUT TO #5 HDG CAUGHT ARM AGAINST RIB & TORE MUSCLE
December 16, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Medusa Aggregates Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS PU7TING UP LADDER AT 3 FT CONE AT #2 PLANT THE GROUND WAS FROZEN AND HAD A LAYER OF ICE EMPLOYEES FOOT SLIPPED ON THE ICE CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND
December 16, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bassett Products Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I NAME AND TWO 2THER EMPLOYEES WERE INSTALLING A CONVEYOR FOR A NEW READY MIX PLANT. THEY WERE RAISING THE CONVEYOR 31 INCHES OFF THE CONCRETE FLOOR TO SET IT ON ITS FRAME WHERE IT WAS TO BE WELDED. THE LOA8ER OPERATOR PICKED THE CONVEYOR UP WITHT HE LOADER AND PLACED IT ON TOP OF THE FRAME I NAME TOLD II NAME AND III NAME TO HIT THE FRAME ONE OF EACH SIDE TO JAR IT INTO PLACE.
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE INSTALLIN1 ROOF BOLTS ON THE RT PANEL SO MAIN PARRELL 0320 SECTION #4 HEADING THE RIB ROLLED AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LOWER BACK CAUSING CONTUSIONS AND SLIGHT ABRASIONS TO LOWER BACK
December 16, 1985
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Peter Cave Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS CU7TING UP ROCK WHEN THE MINER BUCKED AND THREW HIME AGAINST CANOPY.
Youghiogheny & Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PERSON WAS THRO4ING THE CABLE OF A CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE ONTO THE HEADS AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
December 16, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Crushed Stone Company · Struck against a moving object
PAN PULLING OUT3OF DUMPING AREA, SIGNALMAN HOT PAYING ATTENTION, DOZER BUMPED INTO BACK OF PAN, CAUSING IMPACT, JERKING OPERATOR CAUSING BACK STRAIN
December 16, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Barnes & Tucker Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN WAS LOWERIN1 BOLTER HEAD AND CAUGHT LEFT FOOT UNDER BLOTER HEAD CAUSING A BRUISE & FRACTURE.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
CARRYING PUMP A3D TRIPPED AND FELL CAUSING PUMP TO FALL ON RIGHT THUMB.
December 16, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE INSTALLIN1 TROUGHLING ROLLER FRAMES AT THE PRIMARY CRUSHER, EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING ROLLERS.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMP WAS UNLOADI3G TIMBERS OFF CAR AT 9 AND 13 SWITCH EAST WITH ANOTHER MAN HE PICKED UP ONE AND SLIPPED OR STUMBLED AND THE TIMBER FELL ON HIS FOOT
December 16, 1985
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Energy Coal Income Partnership · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS TR5MMING LOADER AND RAN OVER ROCK IN ROADWAY BOUNCING EMPLOYEE INTO STEERING WHEEL CAUSING BRUISES TO RIBS.
Quarto Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMP WAS BENT OV9R TRYING TO LIFT A LEG JACK OUT OF THE STAGE LOADER WHEN HE F ELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK
Molycorp Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS SHOV9LING LOOSE BASTNASITE UP FROM UNDER ROASTER SCALE BELT & DEVELOPED A SORENESS IN HIS LOWER BACK HE INFORMED HIS SUPERVISOR OF SORENESS & SAID THAT HE FELT HE COULD WORK IT OUT ON 020386 HE RE1ORTED THAT HIS BACK WAS STILL GIVING HIM PROBLEMS & HE WANTED TO SEE A DOCTOR DOCTOR PLACED HIM OFF OF WORK & ORDERED PHUSICAL THERAPY TO RELIEVE THE TIGHTNESS IN HIS BACK
December 15, 1985
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Dravo Lime Company · Struck against a moving object
WHILE OPERATING3THE ROOF BOLTER, THE BOOM BROKE AT THE BULKHEAD AND ALLOWED BOOM AND MAN BASKET TO FALL TO GROUND.
December 15, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Iluka Resources Inc. · Flash burns (welding)
EMPLOYEE WAS WE5DING ON 4 INCH PIPE AT BOW OF DREDGE BURN HOLE IN WALL BELOW CAT WALK. HAD TO WELD THOUGH HOLE.
December 15, 1985
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sylacauga Calcium Products Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON ICE 3 STRAIN ANKLE NOTE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL JAN 11TH UNTIL NOW
Greenwich Collieries-Div/Pa Mines Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE WAS DRAGGING3A ROCK DUST HOSE FROM THE ROCK DUSTER & IN DOING SO CAUSED A SPRAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK.
December 14, 1985
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
FIRE
E Dillon & Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPL ADDING DIE8EL FUEL ADDITIVE TO TRUCK DIESEL TANK THEN HE CHECKED LEVEL OF DIESEL FUEL WITH LIGHTER WHEN FUMES EXPLODED.ACCIDENT OCCURRED ATJOHNS CREEK,KY.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN LIFTED LID 7O THE LOCOMOTIVE BATTERY SWITCH AND HE CAUGHT HIS FINGERS IN THE LID HANDLE
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE SLIPPE8 AND FELL WALKING ON SNOW AND ICE FRACTURE TO RIGHT LEG
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by flying object
WELDING, AND A 1IECE OF SLAG ENTERED EYE. WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND WELDING HOOD.
December 14, 1985
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED STATED 2E WAS CLIMBING UP ON LADDER ONR/R CAR WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE ON STEP CAUSING HIM TO FALL AGAINST RT SIDE CUASING BRUISE OR STRAIN.
Mary F Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MOVING A BOX OF3RESIN FROM THE BACK OF PINNER TO THE FRONT
December 14, 1985
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
South Fork Energies Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
FOREMAN WENT IN7O PLACE WHERE SCOOP WAS LOADING DIDNT ALERT SCOOP OPERATOR OF HIS PRESENCE.OPERATOR LOADED SCOOP AND BACKED OUT -FOREMAN WAS PINNED AGAINST RIB BY SCOOP.
December 14, 1985
OH · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Quarto Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING IN MIDDLE OF TRACK, SCOOP CAR WAS TRAMMING ACROSS TRACK AND CAUGHT THE TRACK DRAGGING HIM UNDER THE TRACK, TRAPPING BOTH FEET.
Arch Of Illinois · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED BACKED 5ND LOOKED UP TO 5761 GANTRY AND STEPPED IN HOLE IN COAL AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.
December 14, 1985
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Terry Eagle Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS SETTING 7HE 2ND BOLT & ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE 1ST & 2ND BOLT. THE KETTLE BOTTOM HIT HIM ON THE B ACK & LEFT SIDE.
Helen Mining Company · Struck by flying object
THE MAN WAS CHA3GING A CHUCK FOR A STOPER DRILL A PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF HIS HAMMER BECOMING IMBEDDED IN HIS FINGER
December 14, 1985
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATES3I SAT DOWN TO PUSH A ROCK OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE BELT WITH MY FEET THEN LIFTED THE DUMP TO REPLACE IT AND FELT INCREASED PAIN IN MY LOWERBACK AT THE TIME
December 13, 1985
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I.NAME MOVING A7CESS PANEL WHEN FOOT SLIPPED OFF EDGE OF STAIRS TWISTING RIGHT LEG.
December 13, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS PUS2ING JACKED UP JEEP TO TRY TO RERAIL EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK
December 13, 1985
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS PINNING BEN8ING PINS TO PUT IN ROOF AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK
Emery Mining Corp · Fall down stairs
FELL DOWN STAIR4AY AND CRACKED ANKLE
December 13, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
King Powellton Mining Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE BENT O5ER TO PICK UP A CRIB BLOCK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK BEFORE HE COULD GET IN THE CRIB BLOCK.
December 13, 1985
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Smoot Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I NAME WAS HELP3NG ON THE MINER, HE LAYED HIS HAND ON TOP OF THE CANOPY, THE MINER WENT OVER A HUMP IN THE BOTTOM AND CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE ROOF AND CANOPY.
December 13, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Scotts Branch Mine · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING SCOOP, RAN INTO HOLE AND HURT HIS BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED TO F2REMAN ON 12-13-85 THAT HIS BACK ACHED FROM SHOVELING UNDER THE UNITS OVERCAST.ON 12-19-85 HE STATED THAT HIS BACK STILL HURTING AND HE WANTED TO GO OUT OF THE MINE AND HAVE IT IT CHECKED (HAS3NOT RETURNED TO WORK SINCE 12-19-85).
December 13, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redland Stone Products Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT HE WAS PUTTING AIR IN THE RITHT REAR TIRE OF A STREET SWEEPER WHEN HE FELL BACK AS HE WAS KNEELING,INJURING HIS ANKLE.EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THIS UNTIL MONDAY,JANUARY 6,1 86. 3
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS HELPING 2N THE MINER DURING DINNER BREAK HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE WHEN HE SAID HE PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
ELPING TO SLID9 SOME ROCK OFF THE CONT MINER MACHINE AND A PIECE OF ROCK SLID AND HIT HIM ON TOP OF THE FOOT
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED THAT3WHILE HE WAS EXAMINING THE MINE HE SLIPPED & TWISTED HIS KNEE. THIS MAN HAD THE KNEE OPERATED ON IN 1980.
December 13, 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)
MAN STATED THAT3HE AND ANOTHER MAN REPLACED THE CONTROLS PANEL AND THE MAIN CONTROL PANEL COVERS ON A JOY MINER AND HIS BACK STARTED HURING HIM SPRAINED LOWER BACK
December 13, 1985
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Atlas Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
I.NAME WAS PUTT3NG UP A ROOF STRAP HE HAD PUT A BOLT IN ONE END OF THE STRAP THE OTHER END WAS LOOSE HE TURNED AROUND & HIT THE LOOSE END OF STRAP
December 13, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Solid Fuel Company · Struck by falling object
A ROCK 2 1/2 X 2 X 28 FELL FROM BE TWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK VICTIM ON SIDE EXAMINATION REVEALED BRUISES AND SCRAPES NO SERIOUS INJURY
December 13, 1985
UT · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
United States Fuel Company · Struck by falling object
S CAR CABLE WAS3TANGLED WITH OTHER CABLES A POEWER CENTER WHEN S CAR OPR STARTED TO TRAM S CAR PULLED ALL CABLES DOWN INJURED WAS WALKING BY CABLES AS THEY FELL STRIKING HIM BEHIND HEAD ON NEC KNOCKING HIM DO4N
December 13, 1985
IL · Coal
belt cleaner, picker
OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FINISHED SHOVEL3NG CAME OFF LITTLE BANKED AREA SLID DOWN BANK TO TRACK STRAINED LEFT LOWER BACK AND LEFT HIP.
December 13, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Blue Chip Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PI3NING TOP WHEN 2 ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS AND SAFETY JACKS ON PINNER STRIKING EMPLOYEE WITH 2 GLANCING BLOW TO THE BACK.
December 13, 1985
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS DESCENDI3NG STAIRS IN A HURRY & SLIPPED ON A LANDING THAT HAD JUST WASHED DOWN.
December 13, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WORKIN1 ON LOADER AND SLIPPED OFF
December 13, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
George S Pappas · Fall from machine
FELL OFF FRONT 9ND LOADER AND LANDED ON RIGHT HAND & WRIST
December 13, 1985
WV · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS DRA3NING SLURRY LINE WHEN WELD BROKE ON 2" LINE STRIKING INJURED ON RT LEG AT BOOT LEVEL.
December 13, 1985
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MAN STATED THAT3HE WAS GETTING READY TO DRILL A BOLT HOLE AND HE WAS REACHING FOR AN AUGER OUT OF THE TRAY ON THE BOLTER WHEN A PC OF SLATE FELL FROM FOOF HIT HIS LEFT HAND AND DROVE IT DOWN ON THE CORNER O0 THE AUGER TRAY BRUISED AND PUNCTURED LEFT HAND
December 13, 1985
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Energy Fuels Nuclear Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN WAS LIFTING3JACK LEG FROM DOWN HOLE AND THROUGH SUD OUT OF JOINT.
December 13, 1985
CO · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
New Castle Energy Corp · Fall onto or against objects
DRILLING WITH J5CK LEG MACHINE, LEG SLIPPED, MAN TRIED TO CATCH MACHINE, LOST BALANCE AND FELL INTO 8 INCH DRILL STEEL STANDING ON RIB OF TUNNEL, RESULT BRUISED AND SEPERATED SHOULDER.
December 13, 1985
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
MAN WAS WALKING3ALONG RAILROAD TRACKS WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE
Georgia Marble Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE JACKIN1 UP DRILL WITH A RAILROAD JACK,JACKSLIPPED IN MUD BRINGING DRILL FRAME TOWARD THE OPERATOR AND ONTO RIGHT FOOT.
December 12, 1985
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Louisiana Industries · Fall to the walkway or working surface
RAINY WEATHER C5USED DECK OF DREDGE TO BECOME SLIPPERY.AMOUNT OF DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.
December 12, 1985
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Double M No 2 Mine Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS CRAWLING3WITH A STACK OF BOARDS AND HE INJURED HIS BACK.
December 12, 1985
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dominion Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS HEL1ING SET TEMPORARY ROOF SUPPORTS IN #5 RIGHT BREAK, HAD SET 8 TEMPORARY SUPPORTS, AND FELT LIKE IT NEEDED ON ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY SUPPORT SET BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD SUPPORT. HE WAS IN PROCESS OF S9TTING IT WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL HITTING HIM
L & E Inc · Struck by falling object
TOP FELL OUT BE7WEEN ROOF BOLTS WHEN MINER OPERATOR WAS TAKIN UP CABLE SLACK TO SET ROOF JACK. BOLTS WERE IN PLACE ON 4 INCH CENTERS.
December 12, 1985
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Owl Rock Products · Struck by flying object
EMPL OPERATING 8-8 DOZER TO PUSH IN CONE OF 1'' WASHED ROCK STOCKPILE.GUST OF WIND STIRRED UP DUST AND FOREIGN OBJECT BLEW INTO EMPL EYE.
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
I.NAME WAS WORK3NG ON STARBOARD SWING BELT WAS USING PIPE WRENCH TO TURN BOLT. THE WRENCH SLIPPED & I.NAME HIT THE DECK & THE WENT OVERBOARD.
December 12, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Central Stone Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING ENDLOADER AND WAS GOING INTO PILE BUCKET HIT A FROZEN TOE STOPPING LOADER OPERATOR HEADED FORWARD THEN CAME BACK HARD AGAINST BACK OF SEAT EMPLOYEE DID NOT LOSE WORK UNT IL THE 16TH OF 8ECEMBER 1985 EMPLOYEE WORKED 2 1/2 HOURS ON THE 16TH AND WAS NOT OFF WORK UNTIL DEC 17TH 85
December 12, 1985
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS TA5ING CABLE OFF R EEL HE WAS TURNING RELEASE VALVE WHEN REEL COVER FELL ON RT WRIST AND HAND SOFT TISSUE INJURY CRUSHING AND BABRASION TO RT WRIST
December 12, 1985
TN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sequatchie Valley Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE REPAIRING3THE LIFT CHAIN ON THE DM-6 DRILL, THE ROPE BROKE THAT WAS HOLDING UP THE CHAIN. AS THE CHAIN FELL IT CAUGHT HIS LEFT, SMALL FINGER BETWEEN THE CHAIN AND THE SPROKET, CUTTING HI S FINGER. THE F3NGER REQUIRED TWELVE STITCHES FROM A PHYSICAIN.
Tennessee Chemical Company · Struck against a moving object
INJ WAS PASSENG9R IN UTILITY TRUCK WHICH WAS TRAVELING UP RAMP BETWEEN 14 AND 16 L EVELS TRUCK WAS STRUCK BY OUT OF CONTROL LOADER WHICH CAME BACK DOWN RAMP HE RECEIVED FRACTURES 3RD 4TH LEFT PO8TERIOR RIBS AND PULMONARY CONTUSION
December 12, 1985
WV · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beckley Lick Run Company · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS STANDING3WITH ONE FOOR ON FRAME OF LOADER & ONE FOOT ON TOP OF TIRE CHECKING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT & LOST HIS FOOTING & FELL ONTO A HAND RAIL AROUND THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT INJURIN G HIS LEFT SIDE3& SPLEEN.
December 12, 1985
UT · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Emery Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS MOV3NG SHIELDS AND ROCK FELL BETWEEN SHIELDS AND STRUCK HAND AND BROKE HIS THUMB.
December 12, 1985
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Paving Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS IN8IDE ROCK SEPARATOR CHIPPING ON FROZEN SAND USING A PICK AND BAR TWISTED BACK- WOKE UP NEXT MORNING WITH PAINS IN NECK AREA.
December 12, 1985
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M A Hanna Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MOVING #4152 POWER SHOVEL INJURED WAS THROWING POWER CABLE INTO CABLE BOAT, HE CLAIMS HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELT A LITTLE PAIN IN HIS BACK. IT DIDNT BOTHER HIM THEN BUT WAS A LITTLE SO RE THE NEXT DAY1
December 12, 1985
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Material Service · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
MANEUVERING A C2UTE IN PLACE STANDING ON A SCAFFOLD,EMPLOYEE PUSHED SCAFFOLDING FROM UNDER HIMSELF.
December 12, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sun West Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE STARTE8 TO CLIMB UP LATTER ON CRUSHER LATTER WELD BROKE & EMPLOYEE FELL APPROX 3TO TO GROUND
December 12, 1985
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elm Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING ONE SIDE OF A BARREL OF OIL WITH ANOTHER MAN, WHEN SOMETHING POPPED IN HIS BACK.
Barnes & Tucker Company · Fall onto or against objects
INJURED PERSON 4AS GETTING INTO A TIMBER CAR WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OF OF COUPLER HE THEN FELL BACK AGAINST THE NEXT CAR AND SUSTAINED A BRUISED BACK
December 12, 1985
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Upshur Coals Corp · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF ROOF3ROCK FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS HITTING EMPLOYE ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT CAUSING A LACERATION ALSO HAIR LINE FRACTURE TO HIS RIGHT FOOT.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS PREPARING TO HOOK UP A SECTION OF CHANNEL IRON WHEN IT ROLLED ONTO HIS LEFT FOOT BEHIND STEEL TOE
December 12, 1985
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS DRILLING3IN T HE RIB OF A DRIFT. A ROCK CAME OUT FROM BEHIND A MAT BOUNCED OFF A POWER CABLE & STRUCK THE EE ON THE SHOULDER.
December 12, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE SLIPPE8 ON ICE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE WHILE TRYING TO KEEP FROM FALLING.
December 12, 1985
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from piled material
WALKING AND STE1PED OFF PILE OF GOB AT FACE AND SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.
December 12, 1985
MT · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Sky Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
IT WAS REPORTED2 THAT I NAME WAS UNLOADING 5X25 LB ANFO EXPLOSIVE BAGS FROM EXPLOSIVE TRUCK. HE TURNED TO PUT A BAG DOWN, AND KNINKED HIS LOWER BACK IN THE PROCESS STRAINED MUSCLES IN LOWER BA
December 12, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Caliche Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ON A WET DRIZZL3NG DAY THE GROUND WAS WET THIS MAN TURNED HIS ANKLE BECAUSE HE SLIPPED WHILE WALKING
December 12, 1985
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
ELECTRICAL
Valley Camp Coal Company · Contact with electrical current
PUTTING TADIO T9ANSMITTER BACK IN PLACE WHEN IT SHORTED OUT & CAUSED EE TO SUSTAIN A BURN ON HEEL OF RIGHT HAND.
December 12, 1985
KY · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bright Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
AREA WAS BEING 1REPARED FOR BLASTING IN OESWE RO CREATE A CAVITY IN THE MINE ROOF FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING THE SECTION LOADING POINT WHEN A PIECE OF SLICK ENSIDED ROOF MATERIAL FELL STR STRIKING EMPLOY9E ON LEFT THIGH
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPING S 3 PLICE BELT COME A LONG SLID DOWN ROPE CATCHING LEFT 3RD AND 4TH FINGER BETWEEN COME A LONG AND BELT ROPE
December 12, 1985
ND · Coal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
MACHINERY
Falkirk Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE DEAD HEAD3NG A 195M DRAGLINE THE PIT MAN GOT HIS ANKLE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE POWER CABLE AND THE TRACTOR D RING TIS CAUSED A FRACTURE OF RIGHT ANKLE
December 12, 1985
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Saginaw Mining Company · Struck by falling object
AS PREPARING TO3BEND ROOF BOLT-STONE FELL BETWEEN RIB AND ROOF BOLT STRICKING WORKER. THE WORKER RECEIVED NO MEDICAN TREATMENT AT TIME OF INJURY. BECAME A REPORTABLE INJURY WHEN THE WORKER E NTERED THE HOSP3TAL.
L & E Inc · Struck by falling object
TOP FELL BETWEE3 ROOF BOLTS WHEN MINER OPERATOR WAS TAKING UP CABLE SLACK TO SET ROOF JACK. BOLTS WERE IN PLACE ON 4 INCH CENTERS.
December 12, 1985
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED STATES,3SHE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE ON THE SHUTTLE CAR AND FELT PAIN IN HER LEFT KNEE.
Tennessee Chemical Company · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS A 1ASSENGER IN UTILITY TRUCK WHICH WAS TRAVELING UP RAMP BETWEEN 14 AND 16 LEVELS TRUCK WAS STRUCK BY OUT OF CONTROL LOADER WHICH CAME BACK DOWN RAMP HE RECEIVED FRACTURES OF RIG SCAPULA 3
December 12, 1985
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STRAINED BACK T9YING TO OPEN VALVE ON #1 TANK TRANSFER LINE VALVE BOTTOM
December 12, 1985
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stanford Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
POUNDING A CEME3T BLACK AND HIT IN EYE WITH A PIECE OF HAMMER HEAD. HAD EYE IRRITATION, LATER WENT TO DOCTOR HAD LACERATION OF THE CARNEA.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS DISMOUNTING RAW COAL SHAKER AND STEPPED DOWN ON UNEVEN FLOOR TWISTING HIS ANKLE
M K Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
AFTER DUMPING L2AD OF ROCK OUTSIDE,SCOOP OPER PROCEEDED BACK INTO MINE WITH SCOOP.A ROCK HAD FALLEN OUT OF SCOOP BUCKET.SCOOP RAN OVER ROCK AND BOUNCED MAN INTO ROOF STRIKING HIS NECK.
December 12, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Fields Operating Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE SLIPPE8 AND FELL ON ICE PAIN DEVELOPED LATER AND FINALLY GOT TO A POINT WHERE SHE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 12-16-85 REPORT WAS DELAYED SO INFORMATION COULD BE OBTAINED TO DO REPORT
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP WAS STANDIN1 UNDER ONE ROOF SUPPORT ADVANCING THE REST OF THE FACE AND AS HE STEPPED ON A FOOT PLATE THAT WAS BROKEN IT ROLLED AND TRAPPED HIS FOOT BELOW IT THE TOP OF THEFOOT WAS BRUISED AND BECAME SWOL5EN
Tennessee Chemical Company · Struck against a moving object
INJ WAS A PSASE3GER IN UTILITY TRUCK WHICH WAS TRAVELING UP RAMP BETWEEN 14 AND 16 LEVELS TRUCK WAS STRUCK BY OUT OF CONTROL LOADER WHICH CAME BACK DOWN RAMP HE RECEIVED FRACTURED RT FEMUR
December 12, 1985
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wolf Creek Collieries Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE CAME UP TO 43ENTRY UNDER MINER AND THE CABLE ON MINER WAS OUT I N ROAD WAY HE REACHED DOWN AND TOOK HOLD OF CABLE AND FLIPPED IT OUT OF WAY HURTING HIS BACK, AND SIDE. RIGHT SIDE.
December 12, 1985
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS ATTEMPTI3G TO OPEN THE TOP HATCH OF A GRAIN TYPE COVERED HOPPER. WHEN THE LID WAS PARTLY OPENED IT CAUGHT & WHEN THE EE PULLED ON IT HE FELT PAIN IN BACK. EE WORKED NEXT SCHEDULED SHI FT AFTER ACCIDE3T THEN REPORTED OFF 3 DAYS BEFORE REQUESTING MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS IN 5NEELING POSITION LOOSENING TRACK BOLTS.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO ROLL OVER A LOOSE SECTION OF 60# TRACK USING A SLATE BAR.INDIVIDUAL USING THE SLATE BAR SLIPPED AND FE LL TO BOTTOM ST9IKING INJURED ON UPPER RIGHT LEG NEAR GROIN WITH THE BAR.
December 12, 1985
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Al Hamilton Contracting Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE LIFTED THE H2OD ON THE WATER TRUCK AND WAS CHECKING THE OIL. THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK FELL DOWN AND HIT HIM ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD.
December 12, 1985
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS RE7URNING TO THE SHOP AFTER COMPLETEING A JOB IN THE MICRON BUILDING, WHEN HE EXITED THE BUILDING HE SLIPPED ON STEPS COATED WITH ICE AND FELL, STRICKING LEFT ELBOW ON EDGE OF STE P. RESULTING S4ALL CUT REQUIRED SEVERAL STICHES AND ANTIBIOTICS WERE PRESCRIBED. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK AND COMPLETED SHIFT, BUT REPORTED OFF THE NEXT DAY DUE TO LOSS OF SLEEP.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS WAL5ING HOIST AND STEPPED ON SLICK ROCK, TURNING ANKLE.
December 12, 1985
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS RE1LACING A BACK WASH BLOWER IN BAGHOUSE. HE SLID THE OLD BLOWER OUT WHEN HIS BACK GAVE.
December 11, 1985
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL INSERTED P5RT OF COMBO BOLT IN ROOF AND HELD WITH LEFT HAND AT SLEEVE INSERTED BOTTOM PART IN CHUCK PUT 2 ENDS TOGETHER AT SLEEVE AND REACHED OVER WITH RIGHT HAND TO SPIN THE CHUCK AND MI STAKINGLY HIT B2OST PUSHING FINGER AND SLEEVE INTO HOLE.
December 11, 1985
VA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
L B J Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
TAKING CENTERS 3N #1 HEADING AND ROCK FELL ON RIGHT WRIST.
Bcnr Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object
THE INJURED WAS3OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR AND HAD BROUGHT IT TO A STOP AND PARKED IT.WHEN HE STEPPED OUT HE STEPPED ON A BLOCK OF WOOD AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LOA8ING I BEAM INTO SCOOP WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN NECK, ARM AND SIDE.
December 11, 1985
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fray Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CAUGHT FINGER B9TWEEN HEADER BEAM AND SCOOP MASHING IT. HE WAS UNLOADING HEADER.
Beckley Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS HEL1ING SET TIMBERS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL LANDING ON HIS FOOT
December 11, 1985
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING OVERH9AD AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.
December 11, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Saginaw Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WORKER WAS DRAG1ING FIRE HOSE AS HE TURNED AROUND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME BACKING 6P DOVE WITH LEFT LEG OUTSIDE DOVE AND WHEN BACKING SIDEWAYS,PINCHED LEG BETWEEEN DOVE AND A SCOOP SETTING NEARBY.
December 11, 1985
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tunnelton Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL HELPING AN2THER EMPL LIFT SC TIRE TO LOAD IT INTO SC WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
December 11, 1985
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
OTHER
Asamera Minerals (Us) Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE REPORT9D AN EAR INFECTION BECAUSE OF DIRTY EAR PLUGS BEING RE-USED
December 11, 1985
CO · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE RUNNING T2E LW SHEAR EMP HAD HIS HAND OVER THE PANLINE WHEN A ROCK FELL AND HIT HIS THUMB AGAINST THE PANLINE HE HAD TO HAVE SUTURES AND DID NOT MAKE IT BACK TO WORK FOR TWO DAYS DUE TO THIS INJURY 3
Drummond Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMP LOST HIS BA5ANCE WHILE WELDING HE FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT ARM
December 11, 1985
PA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HO5DING A 2X6 BOARD ON BOTTOM BELT TO CLEAN COAL OFF BELT. THE BOARD SLID BACK CATCHING LEFT THUMB BETWEEN BOARD AND BELT STRUCTURE.
December 11, 1985
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Benjamin Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE CURTAIN ON 7HE FRONT OF THE RADIATOR DROPPED DOWN & WHEN HE REACHED DOWN FROM THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR TO PULL UP THE CURTAIN SOMETHING CRACKED IN HIS BACK.
December 11, 1985
IL · Coal
shopman repair cars, mechanic
OTHER
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by flying object
TASK FORCE TRAI3ING IN PROGRESS USING FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FOREIGN BODY BLEW INTO LEFT EYE.
December 11, 1985
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlas Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING COAL 2N BELT LINE.
December 11, 1985
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE GETTING O0F OF THE MACHINE HIS FEET SLIPPED AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND BACKWARDS
December 11, 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 GE7TING OFF OF THE TOP OF A KERSEY SCOOP TRACTOR WHEN HE PLACED HIS RT FOOT ON THE MINE FLOOR HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND RT LEG
I.NAME WAS CRAW5ING ON HIS KNEES AND THEY BECAME SWOLLEN
December 11, 1985
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CL3MBING ONTO DRAFLINE AND SLIPPED ON TRACK HE ATTEMPTED TO JUMP AND WHEN HE HIT THE GROUND HE BROKE HIS LEG
December 11, 1985
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nerco Metals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS MO5ING A HALF FULL 55 GALLON DRUM BARREL WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LEFT GROIN AREA. LATER AS EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HOE TO CLEAN FROM UNDER CONVEYOR, THE PAIN BECAME MORE INTENESE WORK ACTIVITY 4AS ROUTINE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE, JOB HAD BEEN PERFORMED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST WITHOUT INCIDENT.
December 11, 1985
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
ELECTRICAL
D C Rock Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
TRUCK FAILED TO3 START ON COLD MORNING OPERATOR WAS JUMP STARTING WHEN BATTERY BLEW UP IN HIS FACE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPING UNLOAD 60# RAIL TAIL TONGS BEING USED SLIPPED OFF & EE WAS STRUCK IN CHEST.
December 11, 1985
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Nacco Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG A 2FT LONG PC OF ANGLE IRON TO CLEAN MUD FROM BELT DRIVE STATIONARY TAKE-UP ROLLER WHILE BELT WAS RUNNING ANGLE IRON GOT CAUGHT IN BELT ANGLE IRON PINCHED INJUREDS HAND AGAI NST FRAME OF BE5T FINGERS OF LEFT HAND WREE LACERATED IN SEVERAL AREAS SMALL FINGER WAS FX
December 11, 1985
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S & D Construction Corp · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE MOVING OI5 DRUM IN WET PICKUP BED, RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED UNDER DRUM CAUSING BRUISE TO ARCH OF FOOT.
Emery Mining Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
FELL OFF OF PLA7FORM APPROX 8' WHILE HANGING STEEL. FELL INTO PILE OF COAL & HIT ARM & HEAD.