Showing the 500 most recent of 3,096 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
Pafundi Quarry · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
WHILE DIGGING AT BASE OF THE APPROX. 125FT. HIGH WALL USING THE KOEHRING EXCAVATOR. THE WALL COLLASPED PINNING THE OPERATOR IN THE CAB OF THE MAHCINE.
January 26, 1989
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Flaget Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS LOADING TRUCK WITH CAOL BY HAND. HE WAS DAVISED OF IMMINENT DANGER & ESCORTED FROM PIT BY FIRER OF SHOT. HE PROCEEDED OUT OF PIT & ROCEEDED TWOARDS FIRER. FIRER MOTIONED FRO HIM T AKE TRUCK AWAY FROM DANGER. EMPL TURNED BACK TO CHECK EQUIPMENT ASSUMING DRIVER HAD LEFT JOB FROM THAT POINT ON NORMAL CONDITIONS WERE FOLLOWED. SHOT WAS DETONATED ABOUT 9:22 AM. DRIVER HAD
Hibbing Taconite Company · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
EMP HAD BEEN WORKING ON STOCK PILE WITH CRAWLER TRACTOR. WHEN SIGNALED TO C OME DOWN BY SUPERVISOR, HE ACKNOWLEDGED, AND JPROCEEDED TO BACK UP ALONG A ROAD ON THE SOUTH SIDE CLOSE TO THE TOP, AS HE APPROACHED THE CONE(VOID) OF #9 MILL FEEDER WATCHING THE OUTSIDE TRACK, HE BACKED INTO THE CONE. THE TRACTOR SLID TO THE BOTTOM AND WAS ENGULFED IN COARSE ROCK.
January 19, 1989
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · HOISTING
VICTIM AND PARTNER WERE TRAVELING DOWN ROSS SHAFT BELOW THE 5000 LEVEL TO CHECK WATER LEVEL IN SUMP WHEN CAGE SUDDENLY STRUCK WATER IN THE SHAFT. CAGE WAS QUICKLY FILLED WITH WATER AND VICTI M WAS WASHED OUT OF THE CAGE AS IT WAS LIFTED BACK OUT OF T HE WATER.
Gallagher & Burk Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
EMP INSTALLING RUBBER LINERS ON ROCK CHUTE AT GROUND LE VEL NEAR THE BOTTOM OF HILLSIDE WHEN 20 TO 30 TONS OF EARTH SLID DOWN SIDE OF HILL A(D E NGULFED HIM.
January 19, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Gallagher & Burk Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
ASSISTING ANOTHER EMP WHOE WAS INSTALLING RUBBDR LINERS ON ROCK CHUTE AT GROUND LEVEL NEAR BOTTOM OF HILLSIDE WHEN 20 TO 30 TONS OF E ARTH SLID DOWN SIDE OF HILL AND ENGULFED HIM.
January 18, 1989
AZ · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Western Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS REMOVING A REBOUND BOLT OFF THE RIGHT SPRING OF A LOWBOY TRUCK.THE LEAF SPRINGS HAD SHIFTED PASSED THE REBOUND BOLT.AFTER REMOVING A NUT HE BACKED THE BOLT UNTIL IT BINDED AT AN AN GLE.THEN HE TORCHED IT PART-WAY THROUGH AND BEAGN HITTING THE SPRING WITH A #8 SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN THE BOLT BROKE LOOSE.THE LOOSE SPRING CAUGHT THE HAMMER,SLAMMED AGAINST THE TRUCK FRAME BROKE
January 11, 1989
WV · Coal
cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Zodiac Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
ROOF FALL FATALITY.
January 6, 1989
IN · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
Fatality · MACHINERY
Amax Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
OPERATOR REACHED THRU LEFT CAB WINDOWN TO RETRIEVE CHAIN CAUGHT ON BUCKET. HE ACCIDENTALLY STRUCK CONTROL LEVER LOWER BOOM & WAS CRUSHED BET3WEEN B OOM DYLINDER & WINDOW FRAME.
January 4, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
SLIP OF ROOF OCCURRED DURING PILLAR RECOVERY THAT MEASURED APPROX 20' LONG 33' WIDE & 13' HIGH CAUSING FATAL INJUR TO EMPL.
United States Gypsum Company · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
EMP. WAS SCALING WITHOUT WARNING THE ROOF COLLAPSED. EMP DIED FORM INTERNAL INJURIES IN HIS CHEST.
January 4, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
SLIP OF ROOF OCCURRED DURING PILLAR RECOVERY THAT MEASURED APPROX 20' LONG 33' WIDE & 13' HIGH CAUSING FATAL INJURY TO EMPL.
January 4, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
A SLIP OF ROOF OCCURED DURING PILLAR RECOVERY THAT MEASURED APPROX 20' LONG 33' WIDE & 13' HIGH CAUSING FATAL INJURY TO EMPL.
Nevada Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE WORKING ON SUMP PUPM EMPL GOT FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN BELT & PULLEY.
January 30, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
OTHER
Vulcan Materials Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SCREEN TOWER AND BINS BEING DISMANTLED HIGH WIND CAUSED MOTION OF THE TOWER, SUPPORTS GAVE WAY AND TOWER COLLAPSED METAL BEAM STRUCK EE ON THE LEFT FOOT. AND HEAD.
January 27, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
THE HOIST CAME FREE FROM ITS SUPPORT AND SWUNG TOWARD I NAME AS HE WAS TRYINT TO HELP GUIDE THE HOIST, LEG OF THE HOIST SWUNG TOWARD HIM KNOCKING HIM OFF BALANCE. JUMPED FROM CEMENT WALL TO TH E GROUND. HURT BACK. LOOK LIKE A CRACKED VERTEBRA IN HIS LOWER BACK. ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL.
January 26, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lhoist North America Of Tennessee, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED WAS CLIMBING OUT OF RAIL CAR AFTER CLEANING INSIDE.WHEN HE REACHED THE TOP OF RAIL A PAIN JIT HIM IN HIS STOMACH.HE WAS TAKEN TO A DOCTOR AND WAS CHECKED OUT.HE HAD A SMALL RUPTURE .GOING TO SEE IF IT WILL HEAL WITH OUT SURGERY.
January 25, 1989
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hallett Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING DRIVE SPROCKET ON ROLLER FRAME FOR DRAGLINE-SUFFERED HERNIA
January 23, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING LINDER PLATE TO INSTALL IN CHUTE.
January 22, 1989
KY · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
MACHINERY
Pyramid Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO APPLY GEAR LUBICANT TO RIGHT SWING GEAR WITH A BRUSH WHILE DRAGLINE WAS IN OPERATION. BRUSH BECAME ENTANGLED, PULLING EMPLOYEES FINGER INTO GEAR.
January 21, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Central Power & Lime Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
MATERIAL SAMPLER PLUGGED UP. EMPLOYEE THOUGHT THE MOTOR WAS TRIPPED OUT BUT IT WAS NOT. HE STUCK HIS RIGHT HAND IN SCREW TO CHECK FOR MATERIAL. THE SCREW WAS STILL TURNING CAUSING THE TIP OF H ISRIGHT MIDDLE FINGER TO BE CUT OFF.
Kitledge Granite Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
ATTACHED;I.NAME WORKING ON HEAD-TOP-OF WIRE SAW TOWER 92'HIGH.HAD SECURED HIMSELF TO HEAD OF TOWER WITH SAFETY BELT AND ATTACHED LIFELINE.TOWER COLLAPSED TO QUARRY FLOOR CARRYING HIM WITH IT.M ULTIPLE BONE FX TO SEVERAL PARTS OF BODY.
January 20, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Tri-Con Materials, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JAW CRUSHER OPER STANDING NEAR GUARD RAIL AT TOP OF JAW WHEN HARD ROUND ROCK ENTERED CRUSHING CHAMBE.BECAUSE OF HARD,SMOOTH NATURE OF ROCK IT WAS FORCED UPWARD STRIKING OPER LITTLE FINGER LEFT HAND SEVERING END OF FINGER.
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING BAGS OF AMFO INTO AMFO LOAIDNG POT HE PULLED SOMETHING IN BACK. LOSING TIME 3-25-89
Reading Anthracite Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING HEAVY BAGS FOR SHOT.AT DRILL,STRAINED INSIDES-HERNIA IN PAST.
January 19, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asamera Minerals (Us) Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I NAME WAS LIFTING A PUMP OFF A PALLET TO SET IT INTO PLACE WHILE LIFTING HE STRAINED HIS R GROIN
January 19, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAS HAD TWO BACK SURGERIES AND IS 15% PERMANENTLY DISABLED. HE HAS MISSED NUMBEROUS WORK DAYS OVER THE PAST YEARS AS A RESULT OF HIS BACK CONDITION. HE COMPLAINED ON THE DAY PRIOR THA T HE COULD NOT PERFORM HIS ASSIONED WORK TASK WITHOUT HIS BACK HURTING. HE WAS ABLE TO WORK FOR A HALF SHIFT THE NEXT DAY BEFORE GOING HOM.
Blue Range Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A DRILL OUT OF A HOLE WHEN HE REINJURED A 2 YEAR OLD SURGICAL WOUND IN HIS ABDOMEN
M & A Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING AND RECEIVED HERNIA IN LEFT SIDE.
January 16, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Burro Chief Copper Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
I.NAME WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING STARTER SHEETS ON A LOOPING MACHINE SHE RAN OUT OF HANGING BARS FROM THE RACK NEXT TO THE MACHINE THERE WWER TWO BARS LAYING ON TOP OF THE MACHINE WHICH SHE COULD USE SHE MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THE MACHINE TO TAKE ONE AS SHE PLACED THE BAR ON THE CARRIER THE MACHINE STARTED UP AND PINCHED HER RT MIDDLE FINGER ON THE ROLLERS
N R Hamm Quarry LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CHANGING HAMMERS ON CRUSHER PULLING LAS HAMMER SHAFT OUT OUTSIDE BAR SLIPPED LETTING SPINNER ROLL BACK PINCH LITTLE FINGER
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN GROIN. IRT SECTION TRACK ENTRY (WET & MUDDY CONDITIONS).
January 13, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independence Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS LIFTING METAL BUILDING PANELS ONTO A BOOM TRUCK WHEN HE FELT A PAIN AND A TEARING SENSATION IN HIS LOWER L SIDE
January 13, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED ROOFBOLTING ON ROCK FALL STARTED TO LIFT ROCK WITH RIGHT HAND IT WAS TO HEAVY REACHED OVER TO MACHINE TO BALANCE SELF, CAUGHT LEFT INDEX MIDDLE AND THUMB FINGERS IN BELT.
January 12, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Newmont USA Limited · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS MELTING ICE OFF CV-12. HE WAS USING A MILL BAR WHICH GOT CAUGHT IN THE BELT AND PULLED HIS RIGHT THUMB INTO THE TAKE-UP PULLEY.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING & CARRYING ROCKDUST THROUGH MANDOOR STRAINED RIGHT GROIN AREA CAUSING RIGHT INGUINAL HERNIA.
January 12, 1989
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fond Du Lac Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL SLIPPED LIFTING & TRYING TO FREE ROCK STUCK IN CRUSHER JAW RESULTING IN HERNIA.
January 12, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
J E Baker Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM CHOKED UP CRUSHER. EMPLOYEE LOCKED OUT CRUSHER AND ENTERED TO PHYSICALLY REMOVE CHOKE UP. AS EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING CRUSHER, A ROCK FELL FROM THE FEEDER ABOVE AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT LEG. EMPLOYEE FAILED TO INFORM FELLOW WORKERS OF CRUSHER OPERATOR PROBLEMS AND THEN TAKE TIME TO PULL BACK ROCK FROM EDGES OF FEEDER.
January 11, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ridgeway Coals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE TOOLS TO 4TH LEVEL OF PREP PLANT & LEAVE ON INSIDE OF BLDG. EMPL WAS TO RETURN TO TRUCK & PICK UP INSULATION FROM STORAGE AREA & UNLOAD ON GROUND AT PREP PLANT INSTEAD OF RETURNING TO TRUCK EMPL EXITED THROUGH TEMPORARY OPENING ONTO ROOF #5 OF PREP PLANT. ROOF AREA WAS COVERED WITH FROST & EMPL SLIPPED OFF OF ROOF & FELL 52' TO G ROUND.
January 11, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP STEP OF TRUCK TO ENTER CAB WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LEFT GROIN AREA.
January 10, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS IN PROCESS OF FILLING ANFO POT ON A GETMAN 1214 POWDER WAGON MODEL#B-500 IN PREPARATION TO LOAD A FACE ROUND HIS HELPER WAS AT THE FACE BEGINNING TO TIME OUT DRILLED HOLES EMPLOY EE WAS ON DECK NEXT TO ANFO POT REACHING DOWN TO LIFT 50#BAG OF ANFO FROMS TORAGE BOX USING ONLY HIS LEFT HAND BENDING & SLIGHTLY TWISTING HIS BODY UPON LIFTINTG THE BAG HE FELT A SHARP PAIN
January 10, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blackhawk · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING HEAVY IRON - STOMACH MUSCLE DAMAGE- HERNIA.
Hecla Limited · Struck by falling object
POSITIONING CHUTE INSERT SO HECOULD CUT IT UP WITH A TORCH WHEN A 6'X10" TIMBER BRACE FELL ON HIS MIDDLE FINGER RIGHT HAND AMPATETION THE FINGER TIP.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHEN HE STEPPED OFF OF MINE JEEP HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN.
January 9, 1989
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Bufflick Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
WHILE DRILLING TOP DURING BOLTING OPERATIONS,EMPL RUBBER GLOVE MELTED AND STUCK TO ROTATING DRILL STEEL WRAPPING HAND AROUND STEEL AND BREAKING ALL FINGERS AND AMPUTATING SMALL FINGER RIGHT HA
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LEANING OVER A GUARD LOOKING INTO AN OIL FILLER OPENING. WHILE IN THIS POSITION THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN.
January 5, 1989
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Msg Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
REPAIR TO EQUIPMENT REQUIRED LIFTING OF METAL PLATE(APPROX 175 LBS)A T AWKWARD ANGLES-REPAIR TO EQUIPMENT REQUIRING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SEVERAL TIMES FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT OF PLATING MATER IAL.
January 5, 1989
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alcoa World Alumina Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS REPIRING REPLACING BOLT IN SPROKET FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN SPROCKET AND CHAIN THE SPROKET WAS NONDRIVEN
EMPLOYEE WAS SCALING WITHOUT WARNING THE ROOF COLLASPED EMPLOYEES LEGS WERE COVERED WITH ROCK HIS RT ANKLE WAS CRUSHED
A F Gelhar Co Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIAMS STMBLED ON HOSE RUNNING FROM LP TA(K TO HEATER FEL AND HAND GOT CAUGHT IN PULEY.
January 3, 1989
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Burke Mountain Trucking Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED ON OFFSIDE OF MINER MOVING PIECE OF ROCK.OPERATOR WASNT SURE HE WAS CLOSE TO MINER AND TRAMMED MINER BACK PINNING INJ RIGHT FOOT UNDER FRAME.
January 3, 1989
VA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Race Fork Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN FROM FUEL TANK OF A MACK TRUCK, WHICH HE WAS OPERATING, HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING ALL THE WEIGHT TO BE SHIFTED TO HIS RIGHT LEG CAUSING THE INJURY.
January 2, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reynolds Metals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING BIG ROCK OFF BELT.FELT PAIN IN RIGHT LOWER ABDOMEN.
January 1, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS OF KOALIN A BAG FELL FROM CONVEYOR BELT AND EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CATCH BAG EMPLOYEE FELT SHARP PAIN IN GROIN AREA HERNIA RESULTED
Rawl Sales & Processing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS DRAGGING EXCESS SLACK OUT OF THE WAY AND FELT PAIN IN HIS HIP AREA AND LOWER BACK.
January 31, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Hansford Smokeless Collieries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SATED THAT HE WAS PUTTING STEEL IN HOLE, PUSHED SLOW SPEED AND HIT FAST SPEED. CAUGHT HIS THUMB BETWEEN STEEL AND TOP.
January 31, 1989
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
MACHINERY
Bellco Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED WAS USING A GRINDER IN THE SHOP WHEN IT KICKED BACK HITTING HIM ON SAFETY GLASSES AND BRIDGE OF NISE,AND BREAKING THE NOSE.
January 31, 1989
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING RAILROAD TIES ONTO TRAILER FOR TRANSPORTATION TO SITE FOR NEW TRACK INSTALLATION.
January 31, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Moltan Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STACKING BALE BAGS ON PALLETS
January 31, 1989
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlas Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL CLEANING PICKUP TO BE SOLD.DROPPED A SCREW.BENT OVER TO PICK UP SCREW,EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN AND COULDNT CONTINUE WORK.
January 31, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE CARRYING SOAP FROM SUPPLY HOUSE TO BATH HOUSE, PUSHED DOOR OPEN AND TRIED TO GET THROUGH IT BEFORE IT CLOSED. DOOR BUMPED AGAINST RIGHT ARM. VICTIM WAS CARRYING 2 - 1 GAL. CONTINIOUS M SCOOP.
El Paso Sand Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A SECTION OF BELTING WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
January 31, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
Clinchfield Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN FROM THE HEAD OF THE PLOW FACE TOWARDS THE TAIL OF THE PLOW FACE WHEN HE SAID HE HURT HIS BACK.
January 31, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE HAD PERPARED A BELT TO BE SPLICED BY USING A GERMAN HOIST. THE GERMAN HOIST SLIPPED JUST AS THE EMPLOYEE HAD BEGUN TO RIVET THE BETL. THE HOIST STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT FOREARM CAUSING A CONTUSION.
January 31, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS SHOVELING SOME DIRT INTO SOME DRILL HOLES AND STRAINED HIS BACK
January 31, 1989
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
FIRE
Grove Stone & Sand Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE SPRAYED STARTING FLUID ON A RAG AND SPILLED SOME ON HIMSELF. WHEN HE LIT A MATCH TO LIGHT THE TORCH HIS PANTS CAUGHT FIRE, BURNING HIS STOMACH NOTE EMPLOYEE WORKED THE FOLLOWING DAY AND HAS NOT RETURNED AT THIS TIME.
January 31, 1989
MD · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERSON WAS INSTALLING ROOF SUPPORT. HE CAUGHT LITTLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND BETWEEN BOLT HEAD AND HEAD ON BOARD.
January 31, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newmont USA Limited · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD WITH AN OVERHEAD DORDOOR CAUSING A NECK STRAIN
January 31, 1989
HI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Grove Farm Rock Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPING TOMOVE 55 GAL DRUM WHEN SLIPPED.
INJURED WAS LIFTING DONUT FIBER CRIB WHEN HE FELT BURNING SENSATION IN GROIN AREA. HE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING LEFT INGUINAL HERNIA. HE WORKED UNTIL 2/27/89 WHEN HE WAS SCHEDULED FOR CORRECTIVE SURGERY.
January 31, 1989
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING CROSSBARS OFF SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE FELT A PIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MAN STATES; THAT WHILE HE WAS TAKING DOWN METAL BRATTICE PANEL, A PIECE OF CLOD FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT HAND, CAUSING CONTUSION. STARTED MISSING 2-2-89.
January 31, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Waste Management & Processors Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BUCKET OF MAGRATIC INJURED RIGHT ELBOW AND FOREARM.
January 31, 1989
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hiope Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME AND ANOTHER LIFTING 16 GAL BARREL OF OIL ON TOP OF PINNER WHEN OTHER MAN LOST HIS GRIP AND DROPPED HIS END OF BARREL.PUTTING ALL WEIGHT ON VICTIM INJURING HIS BACK.
Golden Oak Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PUMP OUT OF THE SUPPLY MOTOR, WHEN HE SUDDENLY CONTRACTED LOWER BACK PAIN.
January 31, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING POUR CONCRETE. SHE WAS USING A CONCRETE COME-A-LONG TO PLACE CONCRETE. DURING THE MORNING SHE STRAINED HER HIP.THE FIRST PERIOD OF LOST TIME WAS FROM 1-31-89 TO 6-5-89, WHEN SHE WAS RELEASED TO RETURN TO FULL DUTY.
January 31, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsy Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MOVING BOULERS BY HAND IN FEEDER TO THE PRIMARY CRUSHER BOULDERS MOVED CATHCING FINGER BETWEEN THEM.
WHEN CLIMBING OFF OF CRANE CAUGHT FOOT ON SOMETHING AND FELL 3 FEET TO GROUND
Magma Copper Company · Struck against stationary object
BLOCKING SIDE LAGGING SWUNG AXE AND S TRUCK HIS HAND ON EDGE OF SPLIT SET BOLT WHICH HAD BEEN BLASTED AND CUT HIS HAND THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN LACERATION R. DORSAL HAND REQ 9 SUTURES.
January 31, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
FIRE
Texas Architectural Aggregate Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
INJURED WAS BLDG A FIRE, OR RATHER TRYING TO START A FIRE, TO HEAT UP HIS LUNCH. INJURED PUT GASOLINE IN A CAN AND THREW IT ON THE SMOLDERING FIRE, FLAME FOLLOWED THE GASOLINE INTO CAN HELD BY THE INJURED. INJURED GOT FRIGHTENED AND SLAMMEDTHE CAN TOWARD HIS PANTS LEG WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED HIS RIGHT CALF.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS PLASTERING STOPPING ON O-EAST SECTION AT SPAD 5452 HE MOVED PIECE OF PLASTIC WHICH CUASED CEMENT BLOCK TO FALL OFF OF PALLET BRUISING BIG TOE ON RIGHT FOOT.
January 31, 1989
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Golden Oak Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE HAD LOADED A SHUTTLE CAR WITH THE CONTINUOUS MINER.HE WAS OPERATING HE BACKED THE MINER UP AFTER LOADING THE SHUTTLE CAR.THE MINE FLOOR WAS UNEVEN THEREFORE CAUSING THE MACHINE TO RO CK UPWARD THUS CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE HS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF.
January 31, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE PREPARING TRUCK FORSTATE INSPECTION STICKER THE INJURED STEPPED OUT OF TRUCK,TURNING HIS RIGHT ANKLE AND BREAKING IT.HE FIRST THOUGHT HE HAD JUST SPRAINED UT BUT WENT TO THE DOCTOR LATER IN THE EVENING. IT WAS DISCOVERED TO BE BROKEN.
January 31, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Struck against stationary object
BROKE RIGHT HAND WHEN HE HIT HIS HAND ON TABLE.
January 31, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
THE INJURED WAS REPAIRING A CRUSHER DISCHARGE CHUTE INSIDE THE PRIMARY CRUSHER BUILDING. THE INJURED TRIED TO THROW A PIECE OF SCRAP STEEL OUT OF THE CHUTE. AS HE DID THIS THE STEEL HIT AN AN GLE AND CAME BACK INTO THE CHUTE STRICKING HIS FOOT. TWO LIGAMENTS IN HIS FOOT WERE BRUISED WHICH CAUSED HIS FOOT TO SWELL SEVERAL DAYS LATER.
January 31, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cranesville Aggregate Companies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EE WAS COMING OFF THE LOADER HE WAS OPERATING HE ALLEDGEDLY SLIPPED WHILE COMING OFF THE LOADER. WE WERE NOT INFORMED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MORNING 271, BY HIS WIFE THAT HE COULD NOT GET O UT OF BED AND THAT HE ALLEGEDLY PULLED SOME THING IN HIS BACK.
January 31, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP BREAKING BOULDER ON GRIZZLY PART OF BOULDER ROLLED OVER ONTO FOOT. INCIDENT RESULTED IN FRACT RIGHT FOURTH TOE CAUSING EMP TO LOSE TIME FORM WORK.
January 31, 1989
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Hydraulic Press Brick Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING GRINDER N M ETLA AT ANKLE LEVEL GRINDER KICKED BACK AND BUPED KNEE REQ STITCHES.
January 31, 1989
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED HE WAS HELPING PLACE A 3"X8"X14' WOOD CROSSBAR ON THE ATRS OF THE LEE NORSE ROOF BOLTER WHEN THE EDGE OF THE CROSSBAR WAS LAID ON THE EDGE OF THE SADDLE THE ATRS FLIPPED OVER AND T HE LEVELING BAR STRUCKHIS HAND CAUSING A FRACTURE
January 31, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
OTHER
Clinchfield Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FELL TO SIDE OF T BAR EMP TWISTED BACK GETTING AWAY FROM ROCK.
January 31, 1989
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME WAS HELPING ON MINER. HE WALKED AROUND SC. TO ASK OPERATOR HOW MANY HE HAD LOADED. MINER OPERATOR WAS LOADING SHUTTLE CAR BACKING UP SCRAPING BOTTOM, MINER PUSHED SHUTTLECAR BACKWARDS C ATCHING I.NAME FOOT BETWEEN SHUTTLECAR DECK AND MINE FLOOR. (11 SUTURES).
January 31, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING OFF A QUICK COUPLING FROM PIPE. THE COUPLING SPRANG BACK, STRICKING HIS THUMB.
Board Of County Commissioners · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLEANING CRUSHER SCREENS & PLATFORM ON PRIMARY CRUSHER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER
Clinchfield Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE CARRYING CRIB BLOCK ON THE 10 LEFT SECTION,EMPLOYEE STUMBLED AND FELL,JAMMING HIS RIGHT WRIST ON MINE FLOOR.
January 31, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Basic Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPL WAS WALKING FROM THE MAINTENANCE BLDG TO THE PARKING LOT HESTEPPED ON A ROCK WHICH ROLLED HURTING THEINSTEP OF HIS R FOOT THE NEXT MORNING HIS WHOLE LEG WAS ACHING TO DR FOR XRAYS OFF WOK WORK SINCE
Minutemen Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MOVING ROCK FRO FRONT OF FACE AND PULLED MUSCLE IN MIDDLE OF BACK. MED DARVOCET.
January 31, 1989
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
River Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING COAL TO DUMP POINT IN MINE WITH S. CAR WHEN HE PASSED UNDER A CABLE THAT HAD BEEN PULLED DOWN THE ROOF OF MINES BY A ROCK FALL. THE CABLE HOOFED HIS NECK PULL MUSCLES.
January 31, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd · Struck against stationary object
LOADED AT TRUCK LEAVING SPILLAGE TRUCK AS GOT OUT OF TRUCK HE STEPED ON ROCK CAUSING SEVERE SPRAIN ON L ANKLE.
January 31, 1989
OH · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE ATTMEPTING TO PUT A STEEL BAR THROUGH THE CENTER OF A SPOOL OF CABLE PTHE STEEL BAR ROLLED OF OF ENDLOADER FORKS STRIKING EMPL ON TOP OF R FOOT
EMPL WAS PICKING SIX 5# SMAPLES OFF OF FLOOR P PUT THEM ON TABLE WHEN LIFTING SAMPLES EMPL STRAINED BACK.
January 31, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I NAME PICKED A LID OFF OF #8 BATTERY JEEP AS HE WAS KNEELING DOWN TO CHECK THE CELLS FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
January 31, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A WET AREA AND FELL WHILE FALLING HE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH HIS RT HAND CAUSING HIM TO FRACTURE HIS RIGHT WRIST.
January 31, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LTV Steel Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING TROMMEL FRAMES EMPLOYEE INJURED LOWER BACK
January 31, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLIMBING OFF ORE CAR,FOOT SLIPPED ON RAIL AND HE INJURED LEFT FOOT/ANKLE.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS TAKING BOLTS OUT OF DRIVE ROLLER BEARING HE STEPPED DOWN OFF OF DRIVE TO GET TOOLS HE STEPPED ON METAL AIRLINE AND TWISTED HIS L ANKLE
January 31, 1989
KY · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
POWERED HAULAGE
Flaget Fuels Inc · Fall from machine
HE STOPPED HIS TRUCK GOT A GAL OF GAS. WHEN HE STARTED TO GET BACK IN TRUCK IT BEGAN TO ROLL. HE FELL DOWN TRUCK ROLLED DOWN ROAD INTO DITCH.
January 31, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FORM TOOP HITTING L. AHDN WHILE MOVING ROOF BOLT MACHINE.
January 31, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Hog Ranch Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONGSIDE A CONVEYOR PRIOR TO CLEAN UP OPERATION.HE SLIPPED ON SOME ICE LANDING ON HIS LOWER BACK.
January 31, 1989
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patterson Excavating Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
BUSTING ROCK WITH HAMMER AND TWISTED ELBOW CAUSING SLIGHT SPRAIN TO RIGHT ELBOW.
January 31, 1989
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FELL FROM C RANE HIT FENDER WITH CHEST
Bear Ridge Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MEN WERE ON THERE WAY OUT WHEN RIDING IN SCOOP BUCKET R HAND SLIDE UNDER BLADE MAHSING 2 FINGERS
January 31, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bullitt County Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE TWISTED (LEFT) KNEE WHILE CLIMBING AROUND ON EQUIPMENT.
January 31, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CUTTING CHUTE RUBBER WITH RAZOR KNIFE,KNIFE PULLED THROUGH RUBBER AND CUT THIGH.
January 31, 1989
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
W R Grace & Co. · Fall onto or against objects
STEPING FORWARD TO PLACE BUCKET IN POSITION TO CATCH TAILING S SAMPLE R. FOOT SLIPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARD TO L. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CATCH HIMSELF CUT L INDEX FINGER AND CAUSED STRAIN LOWER BACK FLOOR WAS WET BUT NOT SLIPPERY NO OBSTRUCTIONS.
Dmc Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING DRAW ROCK OFF OF MINER AND STRAINED BACK.
January 30, 1989
KY · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sextet Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED MAN WAS OPERATING THE LOADER AND WAS REMOVING A LOOP OF CABLE FROM THE CABLE HORN ON THE L0ADER AND STRAINED HIS BACK
EMPL WAS GEETTING OFF OF STSH MUCKER WHEN HE JUMPED INSTEAD OF STEPPING OFF EQUIPMENT RIGHT FOOT LANDED ON TOP OF SMALL ROCK WHICH ROLLED CAUSING HIM TO SPRAIN RIGHT ANKLE.
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS CLIMBING OUT OF A SCOOP TRACTOR WHEN HE EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN RESULTING IN A HERNIA DISC
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON ICE GOING TO MILL BLDG.
January 30, 1989
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quarto Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STEP UP ONTO THE FRONT PLATFORM OF THE TRACKBOLTER WHEN HIS LEFT BOOT CAUGHT ON THE EDGE CUAISNG HIM TO FALL FOREWARD INTO THE BOLTER STRIKING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE BOLTER FRAME.
January 30, 1989
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Liter's Quarry Of Indiana Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS REPLACING IMPACT CRUSHER CURTAIN PLATES DUE TO SPACE AND CURTAIN WEIGHT THE BOLT HOLES HAD TO BE QUICKLY ALLIGNED THAN A BOLT WAS DRIVEN THROUGH USING A HAMMER THE HAMMER STRUCK AND GLANCED OFF THE BOLT AND STRUCK I NAME HAND
January 30, 1989
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED AND A FELLOW WORKER WERE PUTTING BOLTS IN FLANGES OF A AIRSLIDE AND GATE SECTION AT THE PACKHOUSE. THE MAN STATES THAT A COME-A-LONG WHICH THEY HAD USED WAS LYING ON THETOP OF THE AIRSLIDE. IT WAS KNOCKED OFF SOMEHOW AND HIT THE MAN KNOCKING OFF HIS HARD HAT THEN PART OF IT HIST HIS HEAD.
January 30, 1989
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
I N AME WASSHOVELING COAL ON FEEDE AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER PART OF BACK.
January 30, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gold Fields Operating Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS COUPLING 6" HOSE FROM PUMP TO WATER TRUCK HOSE SLIPPED & FELL TO GROUND. EMPL REACHED DOWN SIDEWAYS TO PICK UP HOSE AS HE DID HE FELT SOME PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
January 30, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sun Valley Enterprise Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TOMAKE A BELT MOVE. HE WAS CARRYING BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE APPRANTLY TWISTED HIS KNEE.
January 30, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ENGAGED IN MUCK HAULAGE AND WAS PERFOMING ROUNTINE WORK IN PULLING MUCK FROM A CHUTE UNDER A STOPE. HE SUSPECTS BARRING THE MUCK FROM THE CHUTE CASUED A MUSCLE SPASM WHICH BECAME
January 30, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WHILE REPAIRING PUMP EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING IN CAUSTIC WATER SOLUTIONS
January 30, 1989
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
W R Grace & Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL SLIPPED AND FELL ON ICE NEAR TRUCK PARKING AREA AT SCREEN PLANT.LANDED ON ARM IN FALL.
January 30, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Calaveras Cement Company · Struck against a moving object
INJURED STATED HE WAS PUSHING SPILLED CEMENT OFF A CONCRETE PAD WITH A BOBCAT LOADER AND THE BUCKET HIT A HARD PIECE OF CONCRETE OR EXPOSED METAL BOLT WHICH STOPPED THE BOBCAT SUDDENLY.
January 30, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gateway Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS LIFTING SCOOP TIRE INTO JEEP WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER LEFT PART OF BACK.
January 30, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT SHE WAS POSITIONING HER END OF A 1"X8"X16' FLYBOARD ON TOP OF THE CANOPY RING OF THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE WHEN THE BOARD SUDDENLY MOVED,HITTING THE END OF HER RIGHT THUMB AND BENDING IT BACKWARDS.
January 30, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Marys Cement Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GOT THUMB (LEFT) SMASHED BY A COME-A-LONG.
January 30, 1989
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS INSIDE OF BROWN BOVERI UNIT AS HE WAS LEAVING UNIT HE TRIPPED & TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
January 30, 1989
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sanson Corporation · Fall on save level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING HAND TOOL SLIPED ON UNEVEN GROUND
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS KNELT DOWN TO TIGHTEN CLAMP ON CABLE WHILE WORKING ON #11 SHOVEL WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK ALL HE HAD WAS 5/8" WRENCH IN HAND AT TIME.
Gateway Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A BAG OF ROCKDUST AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
January 30, 1989
CO · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS SPREADING ICE-MELT ON STEPS AT BACK OF WAREHOUSE WHEN SHE SLIPPED ON THE ICY STEP AND FELL AGAINST THE TOP STEP. SHE SUSTAINED A BRUISE TO HER RIGHT FOREARM, ELBOW AND BACK.
January 30, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Lake Quarry & Material Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL BENT OVER FROM WAIST TO PICK UP SAND TO CLEAN GREASE OFF GLOVES AND BACK MUSCLES TIGHTENED UP.
January 30, 1989
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stoneyhurst Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object
LIFTING A STONE IT SLIPPED OUT OF HAND STONE FELL ON EMPL FINGER
January 30, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eller & Olsen Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TIGHTENING UP A BELT WITH A PIPE AND CRESCENT WRENCH. OTHER PERSON PULLED PIPE. WHEN PIPE WAS PULLED, FINGERS ON LEFT HAND GOT HUNG ON PIPE.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LAYING A TIMBER TO USE IT WHEN MOVING TAILPIECE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
January 30, 1989
TN · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meta Elkhorn Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
I.NAME OPERATING LOADER SINCE DOZER WAS DOWN.WAS IN PROCESS OF GETTING OFF LOADER WHEN FOOT SLIPPED FROM LOADER PLATFORM CAUSING HIM TO FALL BOTTOM FIRST ON LOADER TIRE.FALL RESULTED IN WHIPLA SH TYPE INJURY TO NECK.
January 30, 1989
OH · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PARKED HAUL TRUCK AND PROCEEDED TO CLIMB OFF THE TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED FROM LADDER DUE TO WET MUDDY SURFACE AND FELL TO GROUND ON RIGHT ARM, BREAKING BONE IN UPPER PART OF RIGHT ARM.
January 30, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Millington Quarry Inc · Flash burns (welding)
INJURED WAS MOVING AROUND INSIDE CRUSHER WITHOUT USING EYE PROTECTORS AT TIME AN AIR ARC WAS STRUCK.
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS IN A BENT OVER POSITION ASSISTING IN LIFTING A TRS JACK INTO PLACE ON A ROOF BOLTER. AS EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
January 30, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Feikert Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS UNDER A TRUCK WITH I.NAME TRYING TO PUT A TRANSMISSION IN A TRUCK. TRANSMISSION WAS RAISED ON THE JACK. SOMETHING BUMPED THE JACK VALVE. HE HAD HIS HAND IN THE JACK WHERE IT SCISSORS. T HE JACK AND TRANSMISSION CAME DOWN, HIS HAND WAS PINCHED IN JACK. HE YELLS TO I.NAME TO PUT JACK ACK UP. I.NAME PUT JACK BACK UP. HE PULLED HAND OUT. WE TOOK HIM TO HOSPITAL FOR X-RAYS AND TR
January 30, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Masteller Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED PERSON WAS OPERATING THE ROOF BOLTER. HE STARTED DRILLING THE FIRST HOLE ON THE CYLE WHEN HE PUT PRESSURE ON THE DRILL STEEL A PIECE OF ROCK DISLOGED FROM THE ROOF WEIGHING APPROX. 40 LB STRUCK THE INJURED PERSON ON THE RIGHT FOOT RESULTING IN A BRUISE.
International Anthracite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE USING STEEL BAR TO PRY ROCK WEDGED IN UNDERGROUND CONTINUOUS HAULAGE MACHINE ROCK GAVE WAY & CAUSED STEEL BAR TO SLIP. STEEL BAR THEN STRUCK EMPL IN RIGHT SIDE OF FACE RESSULTING IN F R ACTURING OF JAW IN 2 PLACES.
January 30, 1989
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vaco Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object
CLEANING DOZER TRACKS,ROCK ROLLED DOWN HITTING LOWER LEFT LEG.
January 30, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STRAIGHTENING 72" ROOF BOLT HE PINCHED NERVE ON RIGHT HIP.NOT REPORTED TO SAFETY DEPT UNTIL 2-6-89.
January 30, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pontiki Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE WATER LINE GOING TO THE MINER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS BACK SIDE.
January 30, 1989
IL · Coal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
SERVICING CONT.MINER IN UNIT 1 WHEN TOOK CAP OUT OF CUTTER DRUM AND OIL SQUIRTED OUT GETTING INTO EYES.EMPL SENT TO HOSPITAL E.R.TO HAVE EYES CHECKED.
January 30, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Rock Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A DRIVE SHAFT ON A 992C LOADER AND HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND DRIVE SHAFT
T & C Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE UNLOADING ROOF BOLTS STRAINED BACK.
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
AT END OF SHIFT EMPL WAS SCUFFLING WITH ANOTHER EMPL IN MAINTENANCE SHOP AREA HORSEPLAYING WHEN HE FELL & STRUCK HEAD ON CONCRETE FLOOR.
January 30, 1989
IL · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Kenellis Energies Inc · Struck against a moving object
SAID HE RAN CAR I NTO RIB #6 UNIT JARRED LOWER BACK.
January 30, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS HITTING HIS RIGHT KNEE AGAINST THE BOTTOM STEP AT TAIL OF C4 CONVEYOR.
January 30, 1989
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Montana Resources, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO FREE A MAINTENANCE STAND FROM THE ICE. AS HE SWUNG THE HAMMER HE WRENCHED HIS BACK. HE MISSED FOUR DAYS OF WORK AND REQUIRED HEAT TREATMENT WHILE HE WAS OFF.
January 30, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS CHANGING OUT HYD JACK UNDER DRILL POT ON THE BOLTER A SAMLL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING EMPL ON THE UPPER SHOULDER THE EMPL IS NOW UNDER HIS DR CARE BEING TREAT ED FOR BRUISED SHOULDERS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS TAKING SOME MEASUREMENTS AT MILL #10 INLET BEARING AND WHEN HE MADE A LEFT MOVEMENT, HE STEPPED ON A HOLE AT GROUND LEVEL AND SPRAIN HIS LEFT ANKLE.
January 30, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Magma Copper Company · Struck against stationary object
EMP AND PARTNER WERE BURNING LOADER TOTH OUT OT #3 SECONDARY CRUSHER WHILE WALKING AROUND CRUSHER ON STEEL DECK INJ STEPPED ON SLAG ROCK AND TWISTED ANKLE. INCIDENT RESULTED IN ACUTE ANKLE AND FOOT SPRAIN LEFT CAUSING EMP TO LOSE TIME FROJM WORK.
January 30, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CARRYING BAG OF SNAD STEPPED DOWN OUT OF BLDG TWISTED L KNEE. CONT. WORKINGUNTIL 5-9-89 HAD CORRECTIVE SURGERY THEN
Nevada Goldfields Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED STRAINED BACK WHILE LIFTING A PUMP INTO AN UPRIGHT POSITION.
January 30, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
River Bend Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
I NAME WAS HAULING BLOCK IN ON SCOOP HE SAID HE HIT A HOLE IN BOTTOM AND BOUNCED UP AND WHEN COME DOWN HIT TAIL BONE ON SCOOP DECK
January 30, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL WAS OPERATING A S/CAR HIT A HOLE IN THE MINE FLOOR AND INJURED HIS BACK
January 30, 1989
AL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIP AND FALL BEGAN LOOSING TIME ON 1-30-89.
January 30, 1989
VA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Falcon Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
AS THE INJURED WAS RIDING THE BUS IN,THE BUS DE-RAILED CAUSING HIM TO HIT THE BACK OF HIS NECK AGAINST THE BACK OF THE BUS.WHEN HE GOT TO THE SECTION,HE STARTED TO WORK WITH HIS ABCK BOTHERING HIM THE ENTIRE DAY.
January 30, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reynolds Metals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING AS OPERATIONS LABORER IN AREA 24, DOING LABOR WORK- SHOVELING, LIFTING, ETC.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
AS EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH PIN MACHINE A RIB ROLLED AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS LEG CAUSING HIM TO ALSO BUMP HIS LEG ON THE FLETCHER CONTROLS
January 30, 1989
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kenellis Energies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SAID WHILE ROOF BOLTING HE WAS BENDING 8' BOLT & STRAINED LEFT SHOULDER & BACK.
January 30, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
LTV Steel Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE SHOVELING MATERIAL IN BETWEEN PALLET SCREENS 3 & 4 HE STOOD UP AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON BEARING COVER
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE BENDING OVER TO PICK UP A SHUTTLE CAR TIRE HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LEFT GROIN AREA. EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 2-13-89.
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON ICE WHILE CARRYING A BUCKET OF BOLTS.
January 30, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
NYCO Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE SPRAINED RIGHT FOREARM WHILE THROWING BAGS.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR BEHING CONT MINER.AS EMPL GOT OUT OF CAR TO TURN AROUND SIDE HANGER FELL FROM RIB AND STRUCK RIGHT LEG.
January 30, 1989
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Daanen & Janssen Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE REPIARING CRUSHING UNIT AT SHOP YARD EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING AROUND THE MACHINE AND HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE ON ANGLE-IRON MEMBER.
January 30, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blackfoot Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS HELPING CHANGE THE CONVEYOR CHAIN ON THE 001 SECTION FEEDER. HE WAS TRYING TO PULL THE OLD CHAIN OUT WHEN PAINS BEGAN IN THE LOWER BACK.
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS WALKING ON THE HAUL ROAD. HE STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. DIAGNOSED WAS SPRAIN OF MEDIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT OF LEFT KNEE. BEGAN MISSING 2-1-89.
January 30, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Bentley Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WE WERE DRILLING THE FACE. THE DRILL SLAP I NAME ON THE ARM.
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS PICKING UP & CARRYING 5 GALLON BUCKET OF OIL & STRAINED BACK.
Faith Coal Sales Inc · Rubbed or abraded
RE0OCCURRING INJURY FROM CRAWLING ON KNEES.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED TURNED TO SET SHIELD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
January 30, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Callahan Mining Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A DOWN HOLE ROD WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS LOWER ABCK.
January 30, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT, PULLED SHOVEL BACK, HIT HIS BACK ON A ROOF JACK.
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
I,NAME HAD JUST INSTALLED A ROOF BOLT IN 2 LEFT BREAK ON 5 DEV. AND STARTED TO WALK BACK BESIDE THE BOLTER TO GET A COUPLE OF BOLTER AS HE WALKED ALONG SIDE THE ROOF BOLTER HIS FOOT SLIPPED AN D HE FELL INTO THE SIDE OF THE ROOF BOTLER CAUSING A FRACUTRE OF THE 7TH RIB.
January 29, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
MACHINERY
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CRANE WAS LIFTING BUNDLE OF SHEETING ,CRANE TIPPED OVER FALLING ON BUILDING,SHEETING HIT EMPLOYEE KNOCKING HIM TO GROUND.
January 29, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reynolds Metals Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WALKING DOWN DOCK 5 & SLIPPED ON DAMP VBAUXITE
January 29, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS BENT OVER GETTING SOME TUBE CAPS OUT OF A DRAWER. WHEN SHE STOOD UP SHE TWISTED HER BACK.
January 29, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
MACHINERY
Independent Aggregates · Flash burns (welding)
HELPING WELDER WORK ON CATWALK AND GLANCED UP OVER AT THE WELDER COUPLE OF TIMES AND WOKE 10:00 PM WITH FLASH BURNS.
January 29, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROISS THE SURFACE SHOP FLOOR. HE WAS NOT LOOKING WHEN HE WALKED AND TRIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE TAKING SOME TRASH OUT TO A DUMPSTER, THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON SOME ICE. THE 31ST AND THE 1ST WERE NORMAL DAYS OFF FOR THE EMPLOYEE.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING A HOLLOW CONCRETE BLOCK ABOVE HIS HEAD WHILE WORKING ON AN UNDERCASR WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS OPERATING AN AIR COMPRESSOR ROCKDUSTING WHEN HE STEPPED TO HIS LEFT TO OPEN AN AIR AVALVE AND STEPPED ON A ROCK LYIONG ON THE FOOT WALL TWISTED HIS ANKLE AND FELL.
January 29, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Spartan Sewell Inc · Struck by falling object
A 2 IN X 12 IN X 12 IN PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF WHILE THE INJURED WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT STRIKING THE VICTIM ON THE LEFT HAND WHICH RESULTED IN A SMALL CUT
January 29, 1989
TX · Coal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
MACHINERY
WHILEGRINDING WALL OF SHOVEL A PICE OF METAL IN EYE.
Quarto Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ALONG ID-4N TRACK, COVERING EQUIPMENT LOADED ON A CAR. HE WAS LIFTING BELT RUBBER UP ONTO THE EQUIPMENT WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
January 28, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Fluor Daniel Inc · Struck by flying object
WIND BLOWING PARTICLES FOREIGN BODY IN EYE.
January 28, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DRIVING SURFACE LOADER,EMPL LOST BREAKS AND JUMPED OFF.
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING TIGHTENING & APPARENTLY PULLED ARM & JOINT
January 28, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Ideal Cement Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS BURNING A 1/4 IN STEEL PLATE IN TWO WHEN HE PUSHED THE TOP HALF AWAY FROM BOTTOM FELL ON HIS FOOT
January 28, 1989
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
General Chemical Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL WAS CHAINGING SCREEN IN OUR PRIMARY SCREEN. EMPL PULLED ON IT TO GET IT IN PROPER POSITION WHEN HE FELT MUSCEL PULL IN LEFT ARM. NOTE REASON THIS IS LATE IS BECAUSE EMPL DID NOT MEET 700 01 CRITERIA UNTIL 2/8/89 WE WERE NOT AWARE OF EMPL MISSING TIME FROM WORK UNTIL 2/23/89.
January 28, 1989
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Cement Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL ALLEGEDLY WAS BOLTING COAL PIPE TOGETHER WHEN WELD ON PIPE BROKE CAUSING EMPL TO FALL LEFT LEG WAS DEEPLY BRUISED & RIGHT KNEE CUT.
Eastern Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A FIVE GALLON BUCKET OF OIL WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
January 28, 1989
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Aggregates Carolina Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS USING A 20# SLEDGEHAMMER TO BEAT A BUSHING ON A CHAIN DRIVE WORKING OVER HIS HEAD REPEATEDLY STRIKING THE BUSHIUNG AND CAUSING SORENESS IN HIS NECK AND CHEST.EMPLOYEE CA ME BACK TO WORK ON SUNDAY 01-29-89 ON SAME JOB.
January 28, 1989
WV · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CLAIMANT STATED SCOOP LOADER WAS O UT OF GAS & HE WAS GOING TO PUT GAS IN IT BUT ARM ON BOOM WAS UP TO HIGH TO GET GAS IN IT SO HE WENT UP TO CONTROL TO DROP BUCKET & ARMS BUT DID NOT GET INTO PROPER OPERATING POSITION & CAUGHT LEFT FOOT BETWEEN STEP PLATFORM & CROSS BRACE ON BUCKET FRACTURING BIG TOE ON LEFT FOOT.
January 28, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
J & J Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
I,NAME WAS IN SCOOP BUCKET & SCOOP OPERATOR STARTED SCOOP IT LEAPED FORWARD INSTEAD OF GOING BACKWARD, IT THEN SCOOPED UP SOME SUPPLIES & RAN INTO THE ROOF BOLTER BRUISING I,NAME.
January 28, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
J & J Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
I,NAME WAS IN SCOOP BUCKET-SCOOP OPERATOR STARTED SCOOP & WENT FORWARD INSTEAD OF REVERSE. SCOOP THEN PICKED UP SUPPLIES & RAN INTO ROOF BOLTER. I,NAME WAS BRUISED UP.
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS STEPPING OUT OF A BATTERY SCOOP WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS KNEE.INJURED BEGAN RESTRICTED DUTY WORK 04-07-89.
R & N Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHEN ROCK BROKE OFF AND SLIPPED DOWN HILL AND FELL ON LEFT LEG OF INJURED.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING FACE CHECKING IGHTING AND SHIELD POWER CABLES. HIS HEAD ON SHIELD WHILE WALKING CAUSING BODY TO TWIST AND HURT BACK.
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO CONSTRUCT BRATTICE WALL REMOVED ONE BLOCK FROM A STACK OF APPROX 5 HIGH WHEN A BLOCK FELL FROM STACK ONTO HIS LEFT FOOT
January 28, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 2-8-89. EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A TAPER LOCK FROM A MINER USING THE RAM CYCLE OF A SCOOP. THE TAPER LOCK BROKE LOOSE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE SHIN RESULTING I N A BRUISE.
January 28, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING MINER CALE INTO HANGER WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS NECK.
January 28, 1989
MD · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
INJURED WAS WAKING UP THEBELT WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF THE LEDGE ALONG THE BELT STRICKING HIS LEFT LEG AGAINST THE WIRE ROPE.
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING 8 INCH STEEL PIPE IN UNIT 16 WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 2/8/89 RETURNED TO WORK ON 3/1/89 BEGAN LOSING TIME AGAIN ON 3/10/89.
January 27, 1989
VA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
ELECTRICAL
Lucky J Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING LID BACK ON PANEL BOARD AND OVERLOAD GROUNDED OUT. FLASHING BURNING FACE.
January 27, 1989
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL USING HAND SHOVEL CLEANING OUT SPILLAGE FROM UNDER RIP RAP PLANT CONVEYOR TAIL PULLEY SICE/// SECTION.STANDING ON PILE OF SPILLAGE AND SLIPPED DISLOCATING RIGHT KNEE.
January 27, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
MLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATES HE WAS STACKING BAGS OF LIME ONTO PALLETS AS BAGS CAMME OFF CONVEYOR. HE WAS IN PROCESS OF PUTTING DOWN NEW PALLET & HE LEFT CONVEYOR RUNNING. HE HURRIEDLY TURNED AROUND TO CATCH ANOTHER BAG & FEL PAIIN IN BACK.
January 27, 1989
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRIVING REFUSE TRUCK AND RAISED HOOD ON TRUCK HE HURT HIS BACK.
January 27, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Ideal Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS WATCHING DRYERS START UP. THE DRYERS WERE OVERFILLED AND HE WAS CAUGHT IN THE SPILL.
EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OUT OF SNORKLELIFT AND SLIPPED ON ICE WHICH FORMED ON HOUSE GUTTERS CAUSING HIM OT FALL
January 27, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Dekalb County Highway Department · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAULING ROCK TO THE CRUSHER FROM THE PIT MOTOR STALLED OUT ON INCLINE AND STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS HIT BOULDER AND FILTED OVER ON SIDE DISLODGED BATTERY WHICH STRUCK THE DRIVER.
January 27, 1989
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Brewer Gold Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS REPLACING RUBBER SKIRT ON THE STACKER HOPPER HE WAS IN THE HOPPER WHEN A FORKLIFT BUMPED THE CONVEYOR BEHIND THE STACKER AND KNOCKED THE CONVEYOR OFF BLOCKS IT WAS SITTING ON TH E EMPLOYEE WAS CAUGHT IN BETWEEN THE STACKER AND THE CONVEYOR BEHIND THE STACKER
January 27, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON AN ASBESTOS FIBER ROOF WHEN APIECE BROKE OFF AND HE FELL THROUGH ONTO A BELT.ROOF IS OLD AND IN BAD SHAPE.IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN USED TO WALK ON.THE ROOF WILL BE ROPED OFF AND ALTERNATE METHOD OF ACESS TO CRANE USED.STEPS ARE BEING CONSTRUCTED AT NORTH END OF STORAGE AREA TO REACH CRANE.
Marshall Earth Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING TOOTH ON BUCKET OF FRONT END LOADER.AN AIR RATCHET HELD IN THE EMPLOYEES RIGHT AHND WAS USED TO INSTALL BOLT WHICH WAS IN EMPLOYEES LEFT AHND.BOLT SLOPPED WHILE SPINNIN G AND INJURED LEFT HAND.
January 27, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cayuga Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING TO PICK UP WOODEN BLOCKING AND SOMTHING SNAPPED IN HIS LEFT FOOT AND HE COULD NOT PUT ANY WEIGHT ON IT.
January 27, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
National Steel Pellet Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED CLAIMS WHILE HOSING DOWN THE FLOOR, SHE SLIPPED AND PULLED A THIGH MUSCLE.
Callahan Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED WAS EXITING THE OFFICE BUILDING AT QUITTING TIME. AN ICE BUILD UP HAD CUSED THE MAIN DOOR TO STICK SHE BUMPED THE DOOR TO FORCE IT OPEN AND DEVOLPED PAIN IN HER LOWER BACK.
January 27, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ON HIS WAY WALKING IN LOWER TUNNEL TO THE DRY HE STAMPED HIS FOOT ON A PLASTIC FLOOR MAT TO SHAKE SALT OFF HIS BOOTS HIS LEFT FOOT HIT THE EDGE OF THE MAT & HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE DIAGNOSIS PROB TENDONITIS SPRAIN LEFKTMEDIAL KNEE HE CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEM WITH KNEE WAS REFERRED TO A SPECIALIST & WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE SURGERY ON KNEE ON 021689 HE BEGAN TO LO
January 27, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Broyhill & Associates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED WAS STANDING ALONGSIDE A TRUCK POSITIONED SO HE COULD LOAD OLD SECTIONS OF SCREEN CLOTH ONTO THE TRUCK. THE INJURED WAS WORKING WITH ANOTHER MAN. AS THE TWO MEN ATTEMPTED TO LIFT T HE LOAD; THE INJURED FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS BACK.
January 27, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
MACHINERY
Callanan Industries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
STOPPING HARD FACE WELDING.LIFTED HOOD TO GET ANOTHER ROD BEHIND HIM.AS HE TURNED BACK WITH HOOD STILL UP,COOLING WELD POPPED CAUSING SLAG TO FLY INTO EYES.
January 27, 1989
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS ASSIGNED TO PLANT MAINTENANCE WHILE PLANT WAS DOWN FOR WINTER OVERHAUL AS HE STARTED UP THE STAIRS HE SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF ANGLE & TWISTED HIS LEFT LEG
January 27, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Silver Eagle Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAMMERING ON MINER CONVEYOR CHAIN PIECE OF METAL HIT HIM ON MORE AND WENT INTO EYE.
January 27, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elsinore Ready Mix Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS DIGGING OUT AROUND PLANT WHILE HAMMERING ON BUNKER TO KEEP SAND FLOWING HE STRUCKHIS FINGER BETWEEN HANDLE OF HAMMER AND PIECE OF METAL PLATE
January 27, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING ONTO CRUSHER DECK,FOOT SLIPPED AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.THIS AGGRAVATED AN OLD MILITARY INJURY.ALSO-ARTHROSCOPIC EXAM 12-15-88.INITIAL REPORT RECD INCOMPLETE AND EMPL DIDNT RETURN IT TO US UNTIL 3-30-89. Y
January 27, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Arizona Flux Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WELDING ON BARMAC CRUSHER BEND OVER AND BACK POPPED.
January 27, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Circle Cement · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS WALKING BACK TO HIS WORK AREA AFTER BREAK AND STEPPED ON A PIPE AND TURNED HIS ANKLE. HE REPORTED TO FIRST AID AND COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN HIS ANKLE. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE PLANT PHYSICAIAN AND TOLD TO REST THE FOOT AND RETURN EACH DAY FOR A RE-CHECK.
January 27, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pen Mining Company · Fall from machine
CROSSING FROM THE HOOD TO THE CATWALK ON THE ROCK TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. WHEN HE FELL HE CUT HIS ELBOW AND KNEE.
January 27, 1989
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Plautz-Pekol Inc · Fall from machine
HE WAS SWEEPING OF A FRONT END LOADER TO REPAIR IT WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL OFF LANDING ON SOME AMORE ICE & BROKE HIS LEFT LEG
January 27, 1989
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Buffalo Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
PUSHING COAL INTO FEEDERS DOZER FELL PARTIALLY INTO FEEDER EMP HIT HEAD ON BACK GLASS.
January 27, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iselin Preparation Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL CARRIES TORCH BOX IWTH TORCHES INSIDE FROM THE WAREHOUSE TO THE ELEVATOR HE PLACED THE TORCH BOX ON THE GROUND UNTIL THE ELEVATOR ARRIVED WHEN HE PICKED UP THE TORHC BOX TO PLACE ITON A C ART THE EXISTING PAININHIS BACK BECAME MORE NOTICEABLE
January 27, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pbs Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOADING R R TIE INTO PAYLOAD BUCKET WHEN TIE BOUNCED OUT A(D STRUCK L. FOOT.
Manning Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
BOLTING TOP SECTION OF GRILL TO THE FRAME IT SLIPPED AND HIT LEFT KNEE
January 27, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS CARRYING STRAW TO TOP OF SLOPE EMPL FELL AT TOP BE SLOPE AND ROLLED DOWN HILL BACK STRUCK ROCK
January 27, 1989
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING INSTALL IMPELLOR ON PUMP, WHEN THE IMPELLOR SLIPPED FROM CRANE AND LANDED ON HIS UPPER LEFT LEG.
INJ IN BENT OVER POSITION WHEN PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK INJ ON BACK OF HIS HEAD.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS LOADING A CEMENT BLOCK ONTO A FLAT CAR WHEN SHE CAUGHT HER RIGHT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE BLOCK AND THE BACK OF THE FLAT CAR.
Double A Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STUCK FINGER BETWEEN JEEP AND SCOOP WHILE BACKING UP THE DUMP.
January 27, 1989
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE HELPING MOVE BOLTER,TOLD HIS BUDDY TO TURN CABLE REEL ON.CABLE SNAPPED UP AND STRUCK EMPL ON RIGHT WRIST AND RIGHT KNEE CAUSING CONTUSIONS.
January 27, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maple Meadow Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED WHEN PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 54"BY 36"X0-13" FELL FROM ROOF BETWEEN BOLT AND RIB KNOCKING HIM TO MINE FLOOR.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL TRAMMING SCOOP HIT HOLE IN ROADWAY THROWING HIM UPWARD HITTING HEAD AGAINST TOP OF CANOPY.NEDICAL TREATMENT AND LOST TIME STARTED 2-2-89.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE PUTTINNG 4" WATER LINE TOGETHER ON TRACK AT #2 4W HEADER WHICH HAD BEEN HIT & BROKEN BY LOBOY PIPE SHIFTED ON ROCK BAR THAT HE WAS USING TO LIFT IT & HIT LEFT SHOULDER.
January 27, 1989
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT TO STRAIGHTEN P INSERT INTO HOLE WHEN HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ROOF BOLT IT TURNED CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS SHOULDER.
Blazing Saddles Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CHANGING A DRILL STEM OUT HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER AGAINST THE DRILL
January 27, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LOADING HEADERS ONTO SCOOP AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER.
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS PICKING UP A PIECE OF TUBING WHEN A PIECE OF FIBER GLASS STUCK IN HIS LEFT HAND MAKING A SMALL CUT THAT REQUIRED 3 STITCHES.
January 27, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED TO THE FOREMAN THAT SHE STRUCK HER HEAD HER HEAD ON THE SCREEN ON THE BACK OF THE JITTNEY. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE KJITTNEY PULLED AWAYS FROM THE END OF THE TRACK IN UNIT.
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN THE DRIFT ADJACENT TO HIS WORKPLACE.HE STEPPED INTO A HOLE AND INJURED HIS ANKLE.
Mears Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS ROLLING ROLLS OF BELT AND HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
January 27, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
OVERCAST ON 2 WEST BELT GOING UP STEPS ON OVERCAST & STRUCK RT KNEE ON STEPS CONTINUED ACROSS OVERCAST & HIT HAD ON ROOF KNOCKING HIM TO GROUND & AGAIN STRIKING KNEE ON ROOF OF OVERCAST. MAN I NJURED KNEE IN PREVIOUS AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY. KNEE INJURY WAS DIAGNOSED AS CONTUSION REQURING PRESCRIPTION ONLY.
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL IN STANDING POSITION TURNED TO PICK UP PRINTOUTS FROM TABLE FELT ANKLE GIVE AND HEARD OPPIJG SOUND
Kellys Creek Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
WAS CHANGING BATTERIES ON 270 S&S TRACTOR WHEN THE BATTERY LIFT BAR HUNG ON THE SIDE OF A BATTERY CASE. HE WAS TRYING TO UNHANG IT WHEN IT FELL AND MASHED HIS FINGER.
January 27, 1989
KY · Coal
clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales
MACHINERY
Unicorn Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING A PIECE OF METAL ON A BENCH GRINDER. METAL SLIPPED OFF THE GRINDER WHEEL, APPLIED PRESURRE ON TO METAL FROM LEFT HAND CAUSNG LEFT THUMB TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN GUIDE PL ATE AND GRIND WHEEL.
January 27, 1989
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Andalex Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object
INJURY EMPLOYEE DROVE SHARP DUMP WHILE RIDING IN BUGGY, CAUSING HIS BACK TO JAR.
January 27, 1989
OH · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
East Fairfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MKAING STEEL BOX EMPL USED 4' PIPE TO MAKE BACK OF BOX MEET OTHER PIECE OF STEEL WHILE OTHER EMPL WELDED BOX & PLATE TOGETHER. WHILE DOING THIS IT PUT STRAIN ON BACK.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL SPIKE FROM THE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN NECK AND SHOULDER.
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL DID NOT MISS ANY DAYS WORKED OR RECEIVE ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 2-21-89 EMPL WAS WALKING AROUND THE END OF THE TRACK WHEN HE SLIPPED TWISTING R KNEE AND STRAINHIS ABDOMENT BECAM REPOT ABLE ON 2-21-89
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS HOLDING DRIVE BAR WHILE ANOTHER WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMMER TO KNOCK CUTTER HEAD HINGE PIN OUT OF 12CM3 MINER. INJURED LET GO OF BAR JUST AS SLEDGE HAMMER WAS IN MOTION & HIT LEFT THUMB CAUSING FRACTURES TO THUMB.
January 27, 1989
KY · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS OPERATING SCOOP WHEN HE RAN OVER SOME TIMBERS IN ROADWAY CAUSING SCOOP TO "JAR" AND KNOCK TOP OF HIS HEAD AGAINST THE SCOOP CANOPY PUTTING PRESSURE ON HIS NECK.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CARRYING A FIVE GALLON BUCKET OF GREASE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
January 27, 1989
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Kentucky · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I,NAME WAS UNLOADING 36" BELT STRUCTURE FROM A SUPPLY TRAILER AND STATED HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
January 27, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
INJ BOLTING TOP AND DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF HOLE HE WAS DRILLING AFTER HE HAD LET HEAD DOWN AND STRUCK HIM ON FINGER.
January 27, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS IN PROCESS OF OPENING A SUPPLY AIRLOCK DOOR.AS HE OPENED THE DOOR,THE DOOR FELL FROM ITS SUPPORTS AND THE INJURED ATTEMPTED TO CATCH THE DOOR,INJURING HIS BACK.
HE WAS PULLING A TRACTOR TONGUE OUT OF A BOX ON A TRTACTOR. HIS HAND SLIPPED AND THE TONGUE FELL ON HIS INDEX FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. HE SUFFERED A FRACTURE.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL STATED HE WAS OPERATING SCOOP TRAMMING ACROSS PANEL TRACK WHEN SCOOP TIRE ROLLED OVER RAIL FRAME STRUCK HARD AGAINST RAIL JARRING HIM CAUSING PAIN IN BACK.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIP/FALL OF PERSON. EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO HIS WORK LOCATION WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A RUT AND SLIPPED. HE REPORTED FEELING PAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT BACK.
January 26, 1989
AL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS OPERATING A RAM CAR IN LOW COAL AND HIT HIS HEAD ON A LOW HANGING T BOARD
January 26, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS RIDING LOCOMOTIVE WHEN H E DOZED OFF AND RAISED UP HIS HEAD EMPLOYEE STRUCK FOREHEAD ON A LOW STEEL BEAM.
January 26, 1989
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED HAD LOADED CONVEYOR IDLERS ONTO SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCK BY USE OF FRONT END LOADER. TO MAKE ROOM FOR MORE CONVEYOR IDLERS ON THE TRUCK. HE GOT INTO THE TRUCK BED AND PUSHED THE IDLERS F ORWARD. IN SO DOING, HE STRAINED OR PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
January 26, 1989
UT · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Energy West Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS HOLDING ONTO BRETBY SO IT WOULDNT FALL INTO PAN WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN SHIELDS HITTING HIM ON THE L HAND
Laurel Creek Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
I NAME WHILE WALKING TO HIS TRUCK STEPPED ON A BOAR WHICH HAD A NAIL IN IT THE NAIL WENT THROUGH HIS BOOT AND INTO HIS FOOT
January 26, 1989
IL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF THE TO OF A 50-TON WABCO TRUCK WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL LANDING ON HIS BACK. HE FELL APROXIMATELY 10 FT.
January 26, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS CARRYING BELT TOOLS ALONG THE WHITE OAK CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE AS HE FELL.
Silver Eagle Mining Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED IN HOLE AND FELL ON BUTTOCKS
January 26, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Mc Kee Quarries Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
A SPARK FROM WELDER FLEW INTO EYE ALSO SOME METAL.
January 26, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
driller operator
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING DRILL FROM ONE HEADING TO ANOTHER 100 FT AWAY WHEN THE DRIVE SHAFT CAME OUT AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE DRILL ROLLED BACKWARD AND STRUCK A PILLOW. THE EMPLOYEE S NECK WAS SH IP LASHED WHEN THE DRILL STRUCK THE PILLOW. EMPLOYEE WENT TO DR ON 2-6-89 AND STARTED LOSING TIME SAME DAY.
January 26, 1989
KY · Coal
cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator
ELECTRICAL
C & R Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)
CUTTER OPERATOR PARKED MACHINE IN NO. 5 ENTRY AND WAS ATTREMPTING TO PULL SOME SLACK OFF THE REEL WHEN THE CABLE FIRED IN HIS HANDS.
January 26, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Mouthcard Development Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
WENT TO MOVE SHUTTLE CAR GOT BOUNCE INTO TOP.BUMPED HEAD AGAINST TOP NO WITNESS TO THIS ACCIDENT.
S & M Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON I.NAMES MINING LIGHT TIGHTENING UP LOOSE SCREW KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT FINGER
Harman Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR AND HE RAN OVER A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS LOWER BACK.
Mettiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERSON WAS LAYING ON SIDE USING A CRESENT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN CROSSBY CLAMP AND PULLED MUSCLE IN CHEST.
January 26, 1989
AL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING SHIELD #169 ON #1 LONGWALL WHEN A 11/'" HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FITTING BROKE HITING HIM ON THE RIGHT THIGH.
January 26, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL STATED HE WAS PULLING MTAL ROADWAY DRAG TO INSTALL UNDER SHUTTLE CAR & STRAINED LOWER BACK.
January 26, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mary Helen Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
CLEANING RAIL CARS SHOVEL FELLL FRJOM TOP OF CAR STRIKING EMP ON HEAD.
January 26, 1989
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Campton Sand & Gravel · Fall on save level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED ON WET CONVEYOR BELT.
January 26, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
A R M Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SITTING IN BYGGY AND REAHCE TO CUT ON PUMP MOTOR OF BUGGY AND FELT LOWER BACK PAIN.
January 26, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
WHILE MOVING A WHEELBARROW LOADED WITH SPIKES THGE MAN FELT A PAIN
January 26, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS SHOVELING GRANULES FROM FLOOR INTO DUMPSTER WHEN SHE FELT PAIN IN BACK. SHE WORKED UNTIL 1/30/89 & WENT TO DR.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WORKED ON BELT AT START OF SHIFT & THEN WORKED ON STOPPING PLASTERING PATCHING REBUILDING. SHE STATES THAT HER LOWER BACK CAUSED HER PAIN. SHE WORKED NEXT SHIFT BUT HAS NOT WORKED SINCE. SHE PREVIOUSLY WAS AWARDED 5% PARTIAL DIABILITY ON HER BACK.
January 26, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS IN THE DESK OF A FLETCHER ROOF BOLTER WHEN THE CANOPY SLIPPED OFF THE T-BAR OF THE ATRS AND STRUCK HIS HEAD.
Kem Coal Inc · Struck by flying object
HE WAS STRUCK IN THE RIGHT THIGH WITH A SMALL PIECE OF FLYROCK.
January 26, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Parker Brothers & Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS SHOVELING ON CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HE ALLEDGEDLY STRAINED HIS RIGHT ELBOW.
January 26, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kyanite Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WORKING EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A BAG OF KYANITE OFF THE SCALE TO PLACR ON PALLET AND IN DOING SO, PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.
January 26, 1989
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Montana Resources, LLC · Struck against stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A PIPE. ON MARCH 2, 89, HE WAS SENT IN TO HAVE HIS NECK EXAMINED. SOME TRAUMA WAS OBSERVED BETWEEN C-6 AND C-7 VERTEBRAE. PRESCRI PTION MEDICATIONS WERE ISSUED; HOWEVER NO OTHER TREATMENT WAS NECESSARY.
January 26, 1989
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Western Fuels-Utah Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
INJURED MINER GOT HOT WELD SLAG IN RIGHT EYE WHEN CHIPPING AT WEELD INJURED HAD LIFTED WELD HOOD & WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, HOT SLAG FLEW UP & BOUNCED OFF OF WELD HELMIT & LANDING IN IN JURDS RIGHT EYE. INJURED WORK TWO SHIFTS BEFORE GOING TO DR FOR IRRIGATION IN EYE.
January 26, 1989
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Vermiculite Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING WORKING WITH SUBMERSIBLE PUMP IN THE TROMMEL SCREEN AREA. HE GLANCED UP AT APRON FEEDER AND NOTICED HOPPER WAS ALMOST EMPTY. WHILE WORKING WITH PUMP HE HAD MOVED UNDER TH E CONTROL LOG TABLE. HE JUMPED UP AND HIT HIS HEAD ON CORNER EDGE OF TABLE. AND CUT HIS HEAD.
January 26, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE WAS SETTING POWER ON HIS SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF MATERIAL FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF THE NECK. HE REPORTED PAIN AND WAS SUPPORTED BY A CHIROPRACTOR REP ORT.
January 26, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Independent Aggregates · Contact with hot objects or substances
HE WAS PREHEATING A BAR ON DRAGLINE BUCKET AND A PIECE OF HOT METAL FLEW INSIDE HIS GOGGLES AND BURNING BOTH EYES
January 26, 1989
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE PLANK DECK OF THE FRESH WATER PUMP USING A CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE BOLTS WHEN A PLANK BROKE AND HIS LEFT LEG WENT DOWN THROUGH PLANK AND HE FELL OVER BACKWARDS HIT TING HIS BACK ON A 2IN X 2IN ANGLE IRON PULLED LIGAMENTS IN LEFT KNEE AND HURT BACK
Morie Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE SUPERVISING THE REPAIR OF A 12-INCH DISCHARGE PIPE, EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO STEP OVER THE PIPE AND THEN PLACING HIS FOOT ON THE PIPE AND STEPPING ON IT, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE PIPE AND WENT DOWN BETWEEN THE PIPE AND THE CONCRETE PAD.
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING ON BELT ROPE STRAINED BACK
January 26, 1989
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hallett Materials · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SITTING ON DESK AND AS HE GOT OFF HE TWISTED KNEE AND ALLEGEDLY CHIPPED A BONE IN KNEE
January 26, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLEDGEHAMMER TO INSTALL WEDGES IN A CRUSHER WHEN THE HAMMER SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT FOOT
Ltw Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE MAN PICKED UP A ROCK WHICH FELL ON THE BELT CONTROL CABLE AND STRAINED HIS BACK. 4 BREAKS OUTBY THE DUMPING AREA ON THE BELT LINE.
January 26, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck by falling object
COME-ALONG FELL ON FINGER.
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF HIS DUMP TRUCK AT THE PIT AREA AND HE STEPPED ON A NAIL ATTACHED TO A BOARD WHICH PUNCTURED HIS LEFT FOOT.
January 26, 1989
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laswell Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME AND I.NAME WERE TIGHTENING TRAM CHAINS ON A JOY CONTINOUS MINER WHEN FINISHED THE TWO OF THEM PUT THE RUB RAIL BACK INTO PLACE ON THE MINER THIS IS WHEN I.NAME PULLED THE MUSCLES IN HIS BACK
Mettiki Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
PERSON WAS TRAVELING #2 ENTRY WHEN FEET SLIPPED ON MUDDY BOTTOM. THIS CAUSED PERSON TO FALL, BRUSING RIGHT WRIST ON TOP SIDE OF HAND.
January 26, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Independent Aggregates · Flash burns (welding)
THOUGHT WELDER HAD FINISHED AND LOOKED OVER -GOT FLASHBURN IN BOTH EYES.
January 26, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRIED TO LIFT LID ON TOP OF SATELLITE COOLER TO INSPECT SCREEN LIFTED ONE SIDE IN MOVING TO OTHER SIDE STEPED ON LOOSE LID. LID FELL 2-3 FT INTO COOLER AND EMP FEL WITH IT STRIKING SIDE OF CO OLER TOP DISLOCATING R. SHOULDER A(D SCRAPING SIDE.
January 26, 1989
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Colt Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object
OPER DOZER BACKING UP, RAN OVER LARGE BOULDER
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE WATCHING ROOF BOLTER CABLE THE BOLTER RAN OVER HIS LEFT FOOT CAUSING CONTUSIONS TO BIG TOE.
January 26, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Mississippi Potash Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS DRIVING RUBBER TIRED DOZER TO THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS, AND WAS NOT WATCHING WHAT HE WAS DOING. HE DID NOT LOWER HIS HEAD WHEN GOING UNDER AN AREA OF LOW ROOF. HE BUMPED HIS HEAD. THE INDIVIDUAL DID NOT GO TO THE DR UNTIL 2-6-89 ANDWAS GIVEN MEDICATION ON THIS DATE BY THE CO PHYSICIAN. INDIVIDUAL DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTI 2-7-89.
January 26, 1989
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cumberland Valley Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING SLATE BAR TO PRY TO GATHER BROKEN CONVEY. CHAIN WHEN BAR SLIPED AND STRUCK IN NOSE. RE. 12 STICHED AND FRACT OF NOSE.
January 26, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
POWERED HAULAGE
Gold Fields Operating Company · Struck against a moving object
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE HE HIT A SLICK SPOT ON ROAD & THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWUNG AROUND & THEN ROLLED OVER INTO THE MEDIAN DITCH VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES BEFORE COMING TO AREST ON ITS WHEELS
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PLACING 2X4 KICKER AGAINST WALL BANK BACK PLATE KICKER SLIPPED AND SMASHED FINGER.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
INJ CLIMBING OUT OF DECK OF MINE JEEP BUMPED KNEE ON COUPLING.
January 26, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magma Copper Company · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE ASSISTING IN PUTTING EXTENSION LADDER INTO AN 8'X8'X12' HOLE THAT WAS BEING DUG FOR APRECAST MANHOLE,EMPLOYEE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 12'.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects
STANDING ON BOOM TRUCK DRIVING BOOM PIN OUT PIN CAME OUT BOOM SPRUNG UP FLIPPED EMPL IN AIR. HE LANDED ON B OOM POINT SECTION STRIKING HIP ON CROSS BAR.
January 26, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON TRUCK FENDER CLEANING WINDOWS, FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL OFF. (FRACTURED ARM).
January 26, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
OTHER
Triad Mining Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING COMPUTER CARD AT SCALE HOUSE CARD FELL OUT OF HANDS BENT OVER TO PICKUP CUOLDNT GET BACK UP.
January 26, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliday Rock Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CLEARING OUT ROCK AROUND ROCK CRUSHER, LIFTING HEAVY ROCKS, FELT PAIN IN BACK. WAS SHOVELING NEAR BELTS @ CRUSHER.
January 26, 1989
VA · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by flying object
MAN WAS ON 9TH DEV NORTH LONGWALL OPERATING SHEARER ON HEAD WHEN HEAD DRUM THREW A ROCK STRIKING HIM ON THE CHIN CAUSING LADERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.
Colquest Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJ EMPL DOING NORMAL ROUTINE USING SCOOP TO CLEAN MINE FLOOR.SCRAPING MINE FLOOR RIASED HEAD TOO HIGH.HIS HEAD WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN MINE ROOF AND STEEL POST ON SCOOP.
January 26, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL HELPING INSTALL CONTROLLER COVER BACK ON SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL REPORTED 1-27 COULDNT COME TO WORK BECAUSE LEFT ARM AND SHOULDER HURT ALL NIGHT.DIDNT KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG OR WHY HURTING.DR DIAG TENDINOUS CUFF.NOT DETERMINED REPORTABLE BY WORK.COMP.,BY
January 26, 1989
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc. · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CHANGE SCREEN IN TRIPPLE.HEWAS BENT OVER AND WHEN HE STOOD UP HE HIT HIS HEAD ON STEEL I BEAM SLIPPED DISC IN NECK.
January 26, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MOVING SECTION OF AIRFLOAT EMPLOYEE STRAINED BACK
January 26, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
NO NEW ACCIDENT OCCURANCE EMPLOYEE BEGAN LOSING TIME 012689 DUE TO 081784 ACCIDENT SEE REPORT DATED 082784
January 26, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Calmat Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE GRINDING METAL GRINDING DUST ENTERED LEFT EYE.
January 26, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
LTV Steel Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL PULLED TOOL BOX WHICH IS ON WHEELS 25'.TURNED AND FELL WHEN HIS LEG GAVE AWAY FELT SHARP PIAIN IN BACK.
J L Storedahl & Sons Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLEANING ROCKS OFF CONVEYOR BELT AND ARM GOT CAUGHT IN IT AND FX HIS ARM.
January 26, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE MOVING AND INSTALLING A TIRE ON THE SHUTTLE CAR, THE TIRE FELL OVER ON THE EMPLOYEE PINNING HIM DOWN ON THE MINE BOTTOM. THE EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN UPPER BACK AND PELVIS AREA.
January 26, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phoenix Redi-Mix Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BOLTING DWON ROLLER BRACKET PUHSED ON RACKET AND SLIPPED.
January 26, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manville Sales Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS USING HIS BODY WEIGHT TO PULL ON A STICK LEVER AND WHEN THE LEVER CAME FREE HE FELL ON THE GROUND HE WAS AT GROUND LEVEL BUT STRAINED HIS BACK.
January 26, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL STATES HE WAS REPARING #3 SHUTTLE CAR WHEN LID FOR CABLE REEL FELL ON LEFT HAND.
January 26, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MAKING FENDERS FOR SHUTTEL CAR EMPL ACCIDENTLY HIT KNEE WITH HAMMER.
January 26, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE FELL OFF OF THE LOADER AND HURT HIS ABCK.
January 26, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
HE WAS RIDING ON TOP THE MOTOR. HE STRUCK A ROOFBOLT WITH HIS SHOULDER. THIS KNOCKED HIM DOWN HIS SIDE HIT ON A LUNCH BUCKET, BREAKING TWO RIBS.
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE REPAIRING THE LIGHTS ON A SHUTTLE CAR BETWEEN THE #1 AND 2 ENTRY OF THE 003 SECTION A RIB ROLLED 6X2X2 FELL ON THE INJURED L FOOT
January 26, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS CLEANING UP GREASE AND MUD AROUND NORTH WASH ED COAL CRUSHER SHE PICKED UP A 50LB BAG OF OIL DRY CRRIED IT 50' AND SET IT DOWN WHEN SHE SET IT DOWN SHE FELT PAIN IN BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EMPL HELPING UNLOAD UNATRAC TIRE FROM PARTS BUS WHEN TIRE ROLLED BACKWARD AND STRUCK RIGHT ANKLE CAUSING ABRASION.ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 1-26-89 BUT EMPL DIDNT LOSE TIME UNTIL 2-6-89 -INFECTION.
January 26, 1989
WV · Coal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
E-Town Supply Company · Fall from piled material
I.NAME COMPLETED SHOVELING COAL OFF BELTLINE.DECIDED TO JUMP DOWN SMALL COAL PILE 6'DROP.TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE DR RECOMMENDS 2 WKS OFF TO HEAL SPRAIN AND OR OTHER DAMAGES.
January 26, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE HAD CLIMBED UP LADDER CATWALK WHERE THEY WERE WORKING TO GET DOWN HE JUMPED ON A CONVEYOR BOLT BELOW AND THEN TO THE GROUND WHERE HE SLIPPED ON WET GROUND IN STEAD OF USING LADDER PRO VIVED TO GET DOWN.
January 25, 1989
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kenellis Energies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN SAID HE WAS SHOVELING ON #3 BELT HEAD BENDING OVER LIFTING LARGE SHOVELS OF FINE COAL STRAINING BACK.
Regina Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
CUT IN RIGHT EYE WITH ROCK.
January 25, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF LOW BELT STRUCTURE INTO A MUD HOLE.TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.THE PLACE WAS MUDDY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE STRUCTURE.
January 25, 1989
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Lorusso Corp · Struck by falling object
INSTALLING HYDRAULIC PUMP ON PAVEMENT ROLLER WITH FORKLIFT BOOM EXTENSION BOOM EXTENSION FELL H ITTING TOP OF HEAD
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED DRILLING IN CONCRETE WITH HILTH DRILL BIT FOULER TWISTING INJURED CAUSING MILD BACK STRAIN.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL STATES HE WAS WALKING AND HIT HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BLOCK THIS INJURY SHOULD BE CHAARGED TO AN 86 INJURY 7-21-86 HE HAS WOKED UP UNTIL THIS TIME THIS IS A REINJURY TO HIS NECK AND BACK HE HA S COMPLAINED ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS THAT HIS NECK AND BACK HAVE BEEN BOTHERING HIM AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME HE RECEIVED ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT OR MISSED ANY TIME THIS HAS BEEN BOTHER HIM
January 25, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
American Aggregates Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN ELECTRIC GRINDER ON A PIECE OF A MUFFLER AND DEBRIS STRUCK HIM IN THE EYE.
January 25, 1989
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S.M. Lorusso & Sons · Fall from machine
SLIPPED AND FELL OFF SIDE OF TRUCK TRAILER.
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING BACK THE MINER CABLE AS THE MINER BACKED OUT FROM A CUT AT THE FACE OF THE #1 ENTRY,7SOUTH SECTION ID #005-0.WHILE LIFTING THE CABLE THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
January 25, 1989
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Bohl Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS CLEARING ICE OFF PULLEY WHICH WAS STUCK WHEN FREED PULLEY ENGAGED CATCHING RIGHT ARM OF SAID EMPL.
January 25, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Materials Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPJING FORM TRUCK TO GROUND IN PREP. TO PULL BIN 2 SO COULD LOAD TRUCK TURNED ANKLE X - RAY DETERMINED TO BE SECOND DEG SPRAIN.
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPING TAKE CA'IN GUARD OFF A ND STRAINED BACK GUARD WA> OVER LOADOUT BELT DRIVE. WEIGHED APROX 60 LBS WAS WORKING IN TOP OF LOADOUT.
January 25, 1989
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Charles County Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING ON GROUND UNDER CAT.615 PAN WHEN FUEL TRUCK PULLED ALONG SIDE TO REFUEL PAN. EMPLOYEE PUT HIS LEFT FOOT BETWEEN REAR TAMIUM WHEELS OF FUEL TRUCK-WHEN FUEL TRUCK PULLED ON I I RAN OVER EMPLOYEE LEFT FOOT.
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SETTING TIMBERS,BENT OVER TO PICK UP TIMBERS AND HURT BACK.
January 25, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shanne Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
SAID EMPL PULLIING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE & PULLED MUSCLE IN STOMACH WALLS.
January 25, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Syar Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WELDING REPAIRING WALKWAY AT MAIN PLANT.
January 25, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
POWERED HAULAGE
OPERATING CHERRY PICKER WHEN ENGINE STALLED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES.EMPL JUMPED FROM MACHINE AS IT STARTED ACCELERATING DOWN HILL CAUSING FX TO LEFT ANKLE.
Decker Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
I.NAME ASSIGNED TO ELEC CREW WORKING GRAVEYARD SHIFT.PERFORM ELEC CK OF 110 VOLT HOT START OUTLET LOCATED SOUTH SIDE OF WEST CHANGEHOUSE.WALKWAY IN FRONT OF HOT START WAS ICY.I.NAME SLIPPED ON ICE.FALL RESULTED IN CRACKED PELVIS AND PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK.
January 25, 1989
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Ohio Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
TORQUING BOLTS AND ADAPTER ON WRENCH BROKE CAUSING EMP TO FALL BACKWARD SPRAINING L. ANKLE.
Cumberland Valley Contractors Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING 7 FT. TIMBERS ON A FLAT CAR WHEN FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK. FINISHED LOADING TIMBERS AND WENT HOME, APPROX 30 MIN LATER SAW DR. THE FOLOWING DAY.
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF DRILL TO THE GROUND AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
January 25, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE HIT ELBOW AGAINST GEAR CONTROL MAKING A SMALL OPENING AND GOT INFECTION IN CUT.
January 25, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFT BOX RESIN OFF BOLTER
January 25, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
WHILE TURNING A PIECE OF METLA OVER TO CUT, HE BROUGHT HIS LEFT HAND (WHICH HAD A CUTTING TOURCH IN IT) ACROSS HIS BODY AND BURNT HIS RIGHT WRIST.
Gateway Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JACKING WAGON ON TRACK AN D JACK SLIPPED OUT STIRIKING EMP ON L. FT.
January 25, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS CLEANING AROUND A FEEDER WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP BETWEEN THE BOLTS, STRIKING HIM ON HIS RIGHT SHOUDLER AND CAUSING A STRAIN IN HIS LOW BACK. BEGAN MISSING TIME 12-11-89 FOR TEST.
Shamrock Fuel Inc · Rubbed or abraded
INJURED PARTY WAS ON BOTH KNEES UNSTOPPING A WATER LINE AND WHEN HE TRIED TO GET UP HIS KNEE R WAS INJURED
January 25, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON EQUIPMENT STRUCK LEFT HAND BETWEEN FRAME OF MACHINE AND PRY BAR
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS HELPING CHANGE BENT SPRING BOARD WHEN BOARD WAS PRIED LOOSE IT HIT EMPL IN MOUTH.
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE INSTALLING CURTAIN JACK MAN FELL BACKWARDS DUE TO CURTAIN JACK SLIPPED OUT. THIS HAPPENED IN THE SOUTH LEFT. MAN BRUISED TIP OF VERTABRA BADILY.
January 25, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennsylvania Mines Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
THE EMPLOYEE WAS UNBLOCKING A 2" PLASTIC PIPE USED FOR HYDRATED LIME. THE COUPLER ON THE 4TH SECTION CAME APART AND THE LIME GOT INTO HIS EYES.
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BETWEEN THE WAREHOUSE AND THE STORE NEAR THE MAIN OFFICE.AS HE WAS GOING DOWN THE STEPS HE SLIPPED AND FELL,STRIKING HIS ELBOW AGAINST THE STEPS.AS HE WAS GOING DOWN THE S TEPS HE SLIPPED AND FELL,STRIKING HIS ELBOW AGAINST THE STEPS,17 DAYS LATER HE BEGAN TO FELL PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN HIS LEFT ARM.NOTE:THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO FOREMAN UNTIL 02-12-89 AN
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE UNLOADING SUPPLY CAR OF JEEP BATTERY CELLS I NAME TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK HE HAS HAD BACK PROBLEM IN THE PAST.
Castle Gate Holding Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS WALKING IN MUD. FOOT BECAME STUCK IN MUD IN PROCESS OF PULLING FOOT OUT OF MUD HE PULLED STRAINED HAMSTRING MUSCLE. HE WAS CARRYING TIMBER AT TIME THIS OCCURRED.
John B Harris Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRIVING PUNCH BETWEEN SHIMMS ON RIPPER HEAD CHAIN TAKE UP HANDLE OF HAMMER CUAGHT IN CLOTHING CAUSING HAMMER TO MISS PUNCH AND FINGER STRIKING PUNCH BETWEEN HANDLE OF HAMMER CUTTING FINGER.
J K & G Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING MINER CABLE AND COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN NECK.
Valley Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPL WAS LOADING UPPLIES ONTO SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE THREW BAG OF ROCK DUST ONTO SHUTTLE CAR & INJURED BACK CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 2/15/89.
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS HANDLING LAGGING IN CONJUCTION WITH ATTEMPTED WORK ACTIVITIES. IN THE PROCESS, HE KNOWS NOT HOW, HE MANAGED TO BREAK A FINGERNAIL. HE "PROBABLY" CAUGHT IT BETWEEN TWO OF THE LA GGING.
January 25, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Waller Brothers Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RAISING THE DRIP WHEEL BY TURNING CRANK TO RAISE THE WHEEL.HURT MY SHOULDER TURNING THE CRANK.
Hokie Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING DOWN ROAD FEL IN ROAD CLAIMING HURT KNEE. DID NOT REPORT ACC. TO FOREMAN AND HE CAME , ATE LUNCH WITH REST OF EMP AND D DIDNOT REP THUS TILL 01-30-89 IN PM
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL INSTALLING GUARDING AT BELT HEAD WHEN GUARD SLIPPED CUTTING FINGER.
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT. EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A JACKLEG DRILL UP TO THE FACE IN HIS STOPE. HE EXPERIENCED DISCOMFORT IN HIS RIGHT ARM WHICH WAS LATER DIAGNOSED AS A "MUSCLE STRA IN".
January 25, 1989
VA · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jeff Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS OPERATING 14JOY MINER WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON R HAND AND CUTTING HIS L LEG ROCK WAS APPROX 2'X3'X3"
January 25, 1989
CO · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Fuels-Utah Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED MINER WAS WALKING ALONG BELT INJURED AND HAD TO STEP DOWN IN LEDGE. AS INJURED MINER STEPPED DOWN OFF OF LEDGE HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HI, CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS LEFT KNEE CAUSING INJURY.
Southern Utah Fuel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPING 3 OTHER EMP MOVE MINER CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEGS.
January 25, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C & H Gravel Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING TO THE PLANT STEPPED IN A HOLE BROKE ANKLE.
January 25, 1989
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS PULLING ON ROOF BOLTER CABLE TO GET SLACK IN ORDER THE HANG THE CABLE ACROSS THE ENTRY #4 LAST OPEN CROSSCUT INTERSECTION IN UNIT 3. HE STRAINED HIMSELF AND WAS SNE SENT TO HOSPITAL ER TO BE CHECKED.
Dolese Bros Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING IN DARK EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER SCOTCH BLOCK FELL AND INJURED BACK.
January 25, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Talc Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE STEP ON LOADER HE FELL BUT MANAGED TO CATCH HIMSEL THE STRAIN AND TWISTING MOTION PULLED THE STOMACH MUSCLES WHICH WAS LATTER DIAGNOSED AS A HERNIA THIS EMPL DID NOT S TART OSING TIME UNTIL 2-10-89 WHEN WHEN HE WENT INTO THE HOPITAL FOR SURGERY
January 25, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED REPORTED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE SMALL #3 TEREX LOADER, HE SUFFERED SEVERE BACK PAIN. HE CALLED INTO WORK ON 1-26-89 AND INFORMED HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO WORK BECAUSE OF HIS BACK AND WOULD SEE A DOCTOR ON FRIDAY, 1-27-89.
Unimin Corporation · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE BACKING 75C CLARK LOADER FROM THE QUARTZ BIN. HE WAS LOOKING BACK OVER HIS SHOULDER, WARING SEAT BELT, WHEN THE RIGHT BACK TIRE SUDDENLY DROPPED DOWN CAUSING HIM TO " JERK HIS BODY" CAUSING INJURY TO HIS BACK.
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS UNLOADING TIMBERS FROM FLAT CAR WHEN HE STATED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. INJURED WORKED 2 SHIFTS BEFORE HE REPORTED ACCIDENT.
January 25, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE GETTING OFF A TRACTOR, EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE SUPPORT HANDLE AND TURNED TOCLIMB DOWN AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS UPPER LEFT ARM.
IT HAD BEEN RAINING EMPL WAS GETTING DOWN OFF DRAGLINE WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO HIT TRACK AND FALL OFF DRAGLINE PULLED HAMSTRING MUSCLE IN L LEG
January 25, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Millington Quarry Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
HE WAS WORKING AS A WELDER'S HELPER AND HOT SLAG BURNED HIS RIGHT LEG BELOW THE KNEE. HE DID NOT GO TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL 1-30-89 BECAUSE HE DID NOT REALIZE AT FIRST THAT IT WAS NEEDED.
January 25, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Hog Ranch Company · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE HOLDING THE GATE ON THE JAW CRUSHER OPEN SO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE COULD CLEAN OUT THE ROCKS.THE ONE EMPLOYEE HOLDING THE GATE DROPPED IT AND WAS TOO HEAVY FOR THE INJURED,SHE ALSO DROPPED HER END AND THE GATE LANDED ON HER FOOT.
January 25, 1989
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brush Wellman Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS WORKING WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CLEANING UP A SLURRY SPILL AT THE MILL SLURRY TANK. THERE WAS 2 ORE PALLETS FROZEN IN THE MUD. THEY TRIED TO GET THEM FREE AND BEING UNABLE TO GOT A MUSTANG LOADER TO DO IT BUT AFTER ATTEMPTING TO FREE IT, HE EXPERIENCED LOW BACK PAIN. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT AND CAME THE NEXT DAY EVEN THOUGH HE WAS HURTING. HE CAME AGAIN ON THE 27TH BUT WHILE ATTEM
January 25, 1989
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FMC Corp · Struck by flying object
WHILE INSTALLING A NEW VALVE UNDER FILTER ON DROP OUT LINE I ANEMA DN OTHER DROVE A STEEL WEDGE BETWEEN THE FLANGE OF THE VALVE AND THE FILTER TO SPREAD THE FLANGE. OTHER DROVE THE WEDGE INTOT THE AREA BETWEEN THE FLANGES AND THE WEDGE FLEW OUT, STRIKING HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND UPPER LEFT CHEEK, CAUSING A LACERATED CHEEK AND GLASS IN LEFT EYE.
January 25, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Struck by falling object
DROPPED PIPE ON LEFT FOOT WHILE TAR AND WRAPPING PIPE.
January 24, 1989
UT · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Genwal Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS TRIMMING LEADS AND THE KNIFE SLIPPED.
Valley Camp Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS GETTING OUT OF DECK OF MOTOR WHEN HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE INJURED WAS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WALKING FROM FACE TO MANTRIP.THE INJURED WAS WALKING BETWEEN SUPPLY CARS AND RIB LINE WHEN HE STEPPED ON LOOSE COAL TURNING HIS ANKLE.
January 24, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Fist Coal Company · Struck by falling object
AT THE TIME ACCIDENT HAPPENED WE WER BLOCKING RIPPER HEAD UP IN SCOOP BUCKET WITH CRIB BLOCKS AND AS HE STARTED TO PUT CRIB BLOCK UNDER RIPPER HEAD IT KICKED SIDEWAYS AND CAUGHT HIS RING FINGE R ON RT HAND IT BROKE LOWER PART OF RING FINGER
Helen Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN STATES THAT WHILE HE WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND HE STEPPED IN A HOLE INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.
January 24, 1989
IL · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE CHECKING SUPPLY CARS ON TRACK A PIECE OF LOOSE ROOF APPROX. 1 X 2 X 2 THICK FELL AND STRUCK MAN ON HEAD AND SHOULDERS THE MAN RECEIVED CONFUSIONS ON THE SHOULDERS.
January 24, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Callahan Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO STEADY THE BULL GEAR COVER AS IT WAS BEING LAID DOWN ON THE FLOOR WITH THE OVERHEAD CRANE. THE COVER SPUN SUDDENLY CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO STRAIN HIS BACK.
January 24, 1989
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THAT NOTHING IN PARTICULAR HAPPENED THAT SHE WAS PULLING WATERLINE SHE LATER STEPPED IN A HOLE AND THEN FAINALLY SHE WAS LIFTING A FIRE BOX WHEN THE PAIN IN HER BACK BECAME INT ENSE.
January 24, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DESCEN. LADDER ON CRUSHER WHEN FT. SLIPPED CAUSING TO FALL. EMP PULLED MUSCLE IN R. AR M AND BRUISED ELBOW OF L ARM WHIEL ATTEMPTING TO PREVENT FALL.
January 24, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PUT RF BOLT IN HOLE WENT TO PICK UP AND FELT SHARP IN LOWER BACK.
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED HE WAS IN STANDING POSITION,CUTTING CONDUCTOR IN SHUTTLE CAR CABLE WITH LINEMAN PLIERS,STRIKING HANDLE OF PLIERS,STRIKING HANDLE OF PLIERS WITH AHMMER WHEN HE MISSED THE PLIERS AND STRUCK HIS LEFT THUMB.
January 24, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL PICKING UP 6/10 BAG WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN GROIN.EMPL LOST 2 DAYS MARCH 6 & 7 DUE TO SURGERY.
January 24, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS IN A STANDING POSITION ATTEMPTING TO DRILL A HOLE IN MINE ROOF BESIDE A "KETTLE BOTTOM". WHEN HE STARTED TO DRILL THE HOLE A PIECE OF ROCK 8" WIDE BY 13" LONG BY 1-4" THICK FELL F ROM THE ROOF DOWN BESIDE THE DRILL STEEL STRIKING HIM ACROSS HIS RIGHT HAND AND HIS RING FINGER.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
TRIPPED OVER A BLOCK AND FELL ON LEFT LEG.
January 24, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING THE HATCH ON TOP OF HIS TRAILER AFTER TRUCK WAS LOADED. AS HE BEGAN TO RETURN TO UPRIGHT POSITION, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TRAILER, FRACTURIN G HIS LEFT PELVIS.
January 24, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE OPERATING ROOF BOLTER I NAME INADVERTANTLY DROPPED THE DRILL HEAD ONTO HIS FOOT
January 24, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLLING FIRE HOSES AND STRAINED BACK.
January 24, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
OTHER
M E Ruby Jr Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
WHILE OPERATING LOADER BECAME DISORIENTED AND ALMOST PASSED OUT
January 24, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
France Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects
INJURED WAS REPAIRING DRIVE CHAIN ON HEAD PULLEY OF A CONVEYOR & WHILE RETREAVING CHAIN FROM BOTTOM OF CHAIN CASE HOOK SLIPPED OUT OF DRIVE CHAIN & INJURED FELL BACK AGAINST I BEAM ABOVE MOTOR THEN FELL AGAINST MOTOR STRIKING LEFT LOWER BACK.
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS CARRYING MUD FROM AROUND THE #11 BELT HEAD IN A 5 GALLON BUCKET, AS HE WAS WALKING TO PUT MUD ON THE BELT LINE HE SAID HE STEPPED INTO A HOLE, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK.
January 24, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HANDLING MATERIAL. EMPLOYEE PUSHED UP ON VENT TUBING AND FELT A PAIN IN HER SHOULDER.
January 24, 1989
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN A TRACK JEEP WHICH WS STANDING STILL WHEN ANOTHER TRACK JEEP BEING OPERATED BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE STRUCK THE 1ST JEEP CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD AGAINST THE BRAKE BAR, CAUSING DOUBLE VISION TO THE LEFT EYE, STIFF NECK AND UPPER BACK PAIN.
January 24, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ideal Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTED A BAG OF CEMENT APPROX 80LBS AND PULLED BACK MUSCLES
Eastern Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJ LAYING 4'' METAL WATERLINE AND WHILE PULLING ON PIPE INJ HIS BACK.
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
4 SO SECTION .MAN CROSSING MINER HEAD,EITHER STEPPED ON BIT AND SLIPPED OR MISSED BIT LUG ALTOGHETHER CAUGHT LEG BETWEEN BIT LUNGS AND FELL TO LEFT TWISTING KNEE.
January 24, 1989
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Johnson Limestone Company · Struck against a moving object
RUNNING DOZER OVER ROUGH SURFACE.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS USING BALL PIN HAMMER PULLING CONVEYOR CHAIN TOGETHER AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN HAMMER AND FRAME.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PUSHING ROCK OFF MINER HEAD WITH 4"X4"X7' POST ROCK WAS BALANCED ON EDGE OF MINER FRAME WHEN IT SLID OFF CAUGHT VICTIMS RIGHT HAND BETWEN MINER FRAME & 4"X4" POST VICTIM WAS HOLDING END OF PO ST WITH ONE END RESTING ON MINE FLOOR.
January 24, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
CLAIMANT STATED HE HAD WORKED OVER & WAS IN PROCESS OF RIDING OUTSIDE IN #21 JEEP WHEN BOTTOM OF VEHICLE CAUGHT BROKEN TRACK RAIL CAUSING JEEP TO SUDDENLY STOP THROWING HI FORWARD STRIKING L EFT LOWER LEG AREA AGAINST PART OF VEHICLE CAUSING CONTUSION TO AREA.
January 24, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL MISSTEPPED WHILE CROSSING 4A TRACK AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE TREATED 4-1-89 FIRST DAY LOST 2-1-89
January 24, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Warner Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP WAREHOUSE (STOREROOM). HE TOOK THE TRASH BAG WEIGHING APPROX. 25 LBS. TO THE TRASH BIN. AS HE THREW THE BAG INTO THE BIN, HE FELT HIS MUSCLE PULL IN HIS LOWER LEFT BACK.
January 24, 1989
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE LIFTED HOOD ON HAUL TRUCK TO REMOVE AIR CLEANER. HOOD LATCH BAR WAS MISSING, EMPLOYEE WEDGED HOOD OPEN WEDGE DID NOT HOLD AND HOOD FELL ON EMPLOYEE HAND. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A BRUISE ON HIS LEFT HAND AND SOME SWELLING.
January 24, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF THE BACK OF THE EXPLOSIVES TRUCK AND FET SOMETHING POP IN HIS BACK.
January 24, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rawl Sales & Processing Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
OPER S C . BENT OVER TO PICK UP ROCK OUT OF ROA
January 24, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Lime Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A STEEL PLATE ON THE #3 FIRING FLOOR WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEG.
January 24, 1989
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
J & D Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
THE MAN WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS THE DRILL STEEL BECAME LODGED IN THE ROOF. HE PUT HIS HAND ON THE DRILL HEAD AND OF THAT MOMENT THE DRILL STEEL FELL FROM THE HOLE AND HIT HIS LEFT RING FINGE R.
January 24, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL FELL FROM END DUMP TRUCK AFTER SLIPPING AND HURT IS BACK.NO WITNESSES,INJURY UNDER INVESTIGATION.
January 24, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lappitt Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
OLD PIN ON SCOOP BUCKET HAD FALLEN OUT OF CLEVIS AND JACKEYE. WHILE ALIGNING CLEVIS WITH JACK EYE TO ALLOW PIN INSTALLATION THE JACK JUMPED SUDDENLY CAUSING FINGER TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN PIN AND BUCKET STOP.
January 24, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southdown Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS PULLING ON CHAIN WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK (AGGRAVATION OF A PREVIOUS BACK INJURY ON 10-18-88 COPY OF THAT FORM ATTACHED.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FROM RIB STRIKING EMPL ON THE HEAD AND ON THE BACK EMPL WENT TO HOSPITAL AND WAS RELEASED FOR WORK 3 DAYS LATER EMPL RETURNED TO HOSPITAL FOR SORE RIBS AND WAS INFORMED OF A CRACKE R IB ACTION TAKEN SCALED RIB
January 24, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
WHILE GRINDING PIECE OF METAL FOR MAINTENCE DUTIES A SMALL PIECE OF METAL FLEW OOFF AND CUT EYE OF EMPLOYEE.
January 24, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING THE IRON RIGGING CONNECTING TWO EMPTY BARGES WHEN SOMETHING CAUSED THE RIGGING TO BECOME DISCONNECTED UNDER TENSION. IT IS PRESUMED THAT A CHAIN LINK OF THE RIGGING HIT EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING THE IRON RIGGING CONNECTING TWO EMPTY BARGES WHEN SOMETHING CAUSED THE RIGGING TO BECOME DISCONNECTED UNDER TENSION. IT IS PRESUMED THAT A CHAIN LINK OF THE RIGGING HIT
January 24, 1989
PA · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
MACHINERY
R E M Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING BACK ON MOTOR LIFT AND FKET SOMETHING POP IN BACK.
January 24, 1989
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
ELECTRICAL
Westmoreland Coal Company · Contact with electrical current
EMPL CHANGING PLUG ON SCOOP BATTERY USING PRYING SHEARS TO CUT CABLE.SHEARS CAME IN CONTACT WITH NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE LEADS CAUSING ARC WHICH BURNED HAND-WASNT WEARING GLOVES.
January 24, 1989
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Bethlehem Mines Corp · Struck against a moving object
THE SHOVEL OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A LARGE ROCK FROM THE AREA WHERE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED FOR LOADING. THE SHOVEL BACKED SLIPPED OFF THE ROCK AND CONTACTED THE REAR END OF THE TRACK THI S LIFTED THE REAR OF THE TRUCK OFF THE MINE FLOOALSO PUSHED THE TRUCK FORWARD. THE TRUCK DRIVER WAS JOLTED WHEN THE REAR WHEELS OF THE TRUCK CONTACTED THE MINE FLOOR.
January 24, 1989
PA · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S C P Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON GRATING AND FELL THROUGH
January 24, 1989
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mathies Coal Company · Fall from machine
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DISMOUNT A STANDING MINE JITNEY VICTIM CAUGHT HIS FOOT ON THE JITNEYS SEPT LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HIS L ARM THIS INVOLVED NO VIOLATION OF THE APPRO VED RULES AND OR REGULATIONS
January 24, 1989
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sidwell Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object
WAS REMOVING CARRIER ROLLER FROM DOZER ROLLER FRAME WITH CHISEL CHISEL FLEW OUT WHEN HITTING CHISEL WITH HAMMER HITTING RIGHT HAND
January 24, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED HE W AS UNLOADING PIECE OF 8" PIPE FROM BUGGY & CAUGHT FINGER BETWWEN PIPE & WIRE REEL.
January 24, 1989
VA · Coal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
MACHINERY
R & H Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WAS RUNNING CONVEYOR BOOM ON MINER AND PULLED IT ON HIS FOOT.
January 24, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
DRIVER WAS DRIVING DOWN RAMP TOWARD LEVEL TOO FAST FOR CONDITINS WHEN HE SAW A DOZER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RAMP. HE PANICKED AND THREW THE TRUCK IN NUETRAL STALLING IT AND THEREFORE LOST CONTR OL OF BRAKES ND STEERING. DRIVER JUMPED OUT LEFT SIDE INTO VERY ROCKY ROUGH TERRAINE.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS UNLOADING TIMBERS FROM A SUPPLY CAR AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
January 24, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Pennsy Supply Inc · Struck against a moving object
TWISTED BACK WHILE TWISTING AROUND IN SEAT TO BACK UP FRONT END LOADER.
Magma Copper Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND HE STEPPED ON A ROCK SLIPPED & FELL INTO A DITCH THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A POSSIBLE MEDIAL MENISCUS INJURY LEFT KNEE HE WAS REFERRED TO AN ORTHOPEDIST & IS A LOST TIME INJURY
January 24, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
West Ken Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING WELDER ON SECOND SHIFT TO REPAIR TRACKS ON D9 TRACTOR EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING A BAR TO PUT A PIN IN THE TRACK HE FELT A PULL IN HIS CHEST LATER CHEST BONE BECAME INFLAMED AND EMPLOYEE WENT TO DR 2-20-89
January 24, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Addington Enterprises Inc · Struck against a moving object
WAS TAKING GREASE TRUCK UP HILL WHEN IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR.DRIVER SAT BRAKES BUT THEY DIDN'T HOLD.TRIED TO GET IT BACK IN GEAR BUT FAILED,SOTHEY JUMPED OUT OF TRUCK.PULLED UNDER THE TRUCK.
January 24, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Danmar Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS ON 001-0 SECTION. HE WAS RAISING THE HEAD OF THE ROOF BOLTER AND INADVERTENTLY GOT HIS FINGER PINCHED BETWEEN BOOM OF ROOF BOLTER AND ATRS BAR.
January 24, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Four Aces Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PUTTING UP ROOF BOLTS- ROOF BOLT WRENCH CAUSED BROKEN FINGER LEFT HAND.
Pontiki Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A RAIL TIE WHEN A BAND FLEW UP AND STRUCK HIM IN THE EYE.
January 24, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spurlock Mining Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WORKING ON BATTERY AND ACID SPLASHED IN EYES.
Monterey Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK AND KNOCKED TO THE GROUND BY A CLOD AS HE SCALED THE ROOF IN THE WORK AREA
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
CLAIMANT STATED HE WORKED OVER INTO DAY SHIFT & WASS IN PROCESS OF DRIVING #21 JEEP OUTSIDE WHEN BOTTOM OF VEHICLE CAUGHT BROKEN TRACK RAIL CAUSING JEEP TO COME TO SUDDEN STOP THROWING HI FOR WARD STRIKING LEFT HAND & RIB AREA GAINST VEHICLE CAUSING HAND & BODY BRUISE.
January 24, 1989
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS STANDING ALONG SIDE OF A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OFF OF THE CAR STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT.
Wolf Branch Collieries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE AND PUTTING ON BELT ROPE.FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
January 24, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LTV Steel Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MOVING AN ADJUSTMENT BAR FOR DRUM SIZE ON TURNING FUTURE HE TWISTED HIS BACK
January 24, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON CUTTING MOTOR OF MINER WHEN RATCHET SLIPPED CAUSING PAIN UN NECK AND BACK.BE CAME LOST TIME ON 03-02-90.
January 24, 1989
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
ELECTRICAL
Allegheny Mining Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances
AMP METER HAD SHORTED OUT AGAINST ENGINE OIL LINE AND WHEN THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO CHEAK IT OUT IT CAUGHT FIRE,CAUSING BURNS.
Amax Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS STOOPING AND HOLDING A STRIP BAR IN PLACE TO WELD AND FELT PAIN IN GROIN. ON 3-24-89 EMPLOYEE WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A HERNIA AND BEGAN LOOSING TIBE DUE TO SURGICAL REPA IR.
January 24, 1989
TN · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meta Elkhorn Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED HAD PICKED UP AN 8 TO 10 POUND HOSE-HAD STOOD UPRIGHT WHEN BODY/BACK TWISTED CAUSING A BULGED/SLIPPED DISC IN LOWER BACK.
Orion Development Corp · Struck by falling object
RUNNING MINER A(D HAD HIS HAND ON TOP /F IT WHEN PC OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HAND ON FINGER L. HAND.
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS UNLOADING TOP BELT ROLLERS AT THE END OF THE TRACK ON 008 SECTION WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK.
January 24, 1989
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Weirton Construction Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS ON THE DRILLING DECK OF 40-R DRILL ATTEMPTING TO THAW OUT A FROZEN PIN OUT OF SIGHT OF THE OPERATOR HE WAS HOLDING ONTO SLIDE RAIL OF CROSS HEAD WITH L HAND AND USING TORCH WITH R HAN D THE DRILL OPERATOR LOWERED THE CROSS HEAD TO DRETRIEVE DRILL STEM WHEN I NAME HAND BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CROSS HEAD SLIDE RAIL AND THE CROSS HEAD GUIDE
January 24, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL STATED HE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT WITH BOARD AND WAS HOLDING END OF BOARD IN PLACE WHILE TIGHTENING IT TWISTED MASHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN BOARD AND BOLTER ROTATION FRAME
January 24, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nelson & Sloan · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
REMOVING EXTENSION HANDLES FROM WATER VALVES PULLING HARD WITH UPPER BODY RESULTING IN RIB FRACTURES.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FROM R.B. STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD AND SHOULDER EMPLOYEE IS SORE FROM INJURY. ACTION TAKEN SLICED RIB.
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TROUBLE SHOOTING INSTRUMENT CONTROLS. HE WAS UNABLE TO GET UP FROM CHAIR WITHOUT EXPERIECING EXTREME BACK DISCOMFORT. PRIOR TO WORKING ON THE CONTROLS FROM A SITTING POSITION, HE HAD CLIMBED ON TOP OF A DESK IN THE KILN CONTROL ROOM TO HOLD SOME PIPING FOR A PLUMBER. WHEN DONE HE JUMPED FROM DESK TO THE FLOOR.
January 23, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Village Energies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING ROOF BOLTS FROM FLAT CAR INTO SCOOP BUCKET AND STRAINED BACK. WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 800 PM.
January 23, 1989
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mining Inc · Fall from machine
EMPL OYEE HAD STARTED DOZER ENGING AND DISMOUNTED DOZER AND RETURNED TO HIS PICKUP TRUCK FOR GREASE TUBES.THE GROUND WAS SNOW COVERED.AS EMPLOYEE RE TURNED TO THE DOZER AND STEPPED ON THE PUSHARM TO MOUNT THE DOZER TRACK,CARRYING THE GREASE TUBES HE LOST HIS FOOTING ,SLIPPED AND FELL,STRIKING ELBOW AND SHOULDER.
January 23, 1989
AL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects
THE INJURED WAS CROSSING OVER THE BRIDGE UNIT THAT HAD BEEN CLEANED ON THE OWL SHIFT. IT WAS STEILL WET AND WHILE CROSSING OVER HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS SE LF-RESCUER.
Blackfoot Mining Inc · Struck by flying object
THERE HAD BEEN A SHOT PUT OFF AND HE WAS STANDING BEHIND A ROCK TRUCK WHEN A FLY ROCK STRUCK HIS FOOT.
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ON MINER ON UNIT. A ROCK JAMMED IN THE BRIDGWE. HE WAS TRYING TO GET THE ROCK OUT CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK.
Pennsylvania Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO BREAK OFF LIP ON GRANITE BLOCK.
January 23, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPL WAS SHOVELING STONE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED SEVERE PAIN IN HIS BACK
January 23, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Thin Seams Inc · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING MINER ON BACK OF FOOT.
January 23, 1989
IN · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Associates Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HIGH PRESSURE WASHER WHICH IS LOCATED IN A TRUCK VAN.THE FLOOR WAS WET AND EMPLOYEE SLIPPED FALLING BACKWARDS.HITTING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND NECK ON GUARD RAIL OF WASHER
January 23, 1989
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Agipcoal Usa Inc · Struck against stationary object
CLEANING OUT BAR SCREENS ON 3 RD LEVEL OF #2 DUMP WHILE PUNCHING STUCK MATERIAL WITH SLATE BAR VICTIMS SHOULDER HIT EDGE OF METAL CHUTE BRUISED LEFT SHOULDER.
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A COUPLER TO INSTALL ONTO A MOTOR, WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK EXTENDING TO HIS SHOULDERS. THERE WERE 2 MEN LIFTING THE COUPLER.