Showing the 500 most recent of 3,299 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
September 29, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
outside foreman, leadman
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Hanson Material Service · Contact with hot objects or substances
DECEASED & COWORKER WERE IN THE PROCESS OF SEARCHING FOR USABLE SPARE PARTS IN AN ABANDONED BLDG WHEN AN APPARENT FLASH FIRE FROM AN ELECTRICAL BOX OCCURRED ENGULFING THE DECEASED CO-WORKER WA S INJURED ATTEMPTING TO EXTINGUISH THE CLOTHS ONFIRE OF THE DECEASED
STACKING CONVEYOR WAS BEING RUN TO STOCK PILE COAL FOR LOADING STATION TO BE RUN.
September 25, 1989
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
driller operator
Fatality · MACHINERY
Echo Bay Alaska Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE DRILLING WITH 2 BOOM JARVIS CLARK JUMBO W TAMROCK 550 DRILLOS & 11/4IN DRILL STEEL EMPLOYEES CLOTHING GOT CAUGHT ON DRILL STEEL PULLING EMPLOYEE BETWEEN DRILL ROD & DRILL SLIDE RESULT ING IN DEATH
N & N Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
THE ACCIDENT BETWEEN THE 2ND & 3RD BREAK. THEY WERE CLEANING UP A ROCK FALL. I,NAME WAS OPERATING THE SCOOP TO CLEAN UP THE ROCK, WHEN A ROCK FROM THE ROOF FELL AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD.
Reed Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS HAULING FINISHED PRODUCT FROM MAIN CRUSHING PLANT TO STOCKPILE STORAGE AREA INJURED DROVE TRUCK #1479 LOADED WITH #11 STONE UP A STOCKPILE RAMP & ON TOP OF AN APPROX 35FT HIGH STOC KPILE AS INJURED BACKED TO THE EDGE OF STOCKPILE& WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DUMPING THE LOAD OF PRODUCT TRUCK #1479 WENT OVER EDGE & CAME TO REST UPSIDE DOWN AT THE STOCKPILE BASE
September 21, 1989
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
WHILE OPERATING THE LONGWALL ON 3 RIGHT OFF RIGHT MAINS, A ROOF FALL OCCURRED BEHIND THE LONGWALL SHIELDS. THE FALL CAUSED A SUDDEN GUST OF AIR TO STRIKE THE LONGWALL FACE, PRESAMBABLY KNOCKIN G I,NAME AGAINST SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT. I,NAME EXPIRED A SHORT TIME AFTER SUSTAINING INJURIES IN THIS ACCIDENT.
Cyprus Plateau Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE CUT A RETURN LINE WITH A HACK-SAW. THE LINE HAD BEEN PRESSURIZED WITH HIGH PRESURE, THE RESULTING BURST FATALLY INJURED EMPLOYEE.
September 16, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
Fatality · MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
HOT MATERIAL BROKE LOOSE & RAN OVER STAIRWELL WHERE EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN ASSISTING IN GATHERING EQUIPMENT & WAS STANDING BY BURNS TO AT LEAST 50 % OF BODY
September 14, 1989
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS ON OUTSIDE CORNER OF OVERCAST USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO KNOCK LOOSE SOME TIN OT DISMANTLE THE OVERCAST. WHEN HE STRUCK A CEMENT BLOCK THE CORNER OF THE RIB SUDDENLY BROKE LOOSE FAL LING ONTO THE EMPLOYEE RESULTING IN A FATAL INJURY.
Pyro Mining Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
IGNITION ON OLD LONGWALL FACE.
Pyro Mining Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
IGNITION ON OLD LONGWALL FACE.
Pyro Mining Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
IGNITION ON OLD LONGWALL FACE.
Pyro Mining Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
INVESTIGATION NOT COMPLETE.
Pyro Mining Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
IGNITION ON OLD LONGWALL FACE.
Pyro Mining Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
IGNITION ON LONGWALL FACE.
Pyro Mining Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
IGNITION ON OLD LONGWALL FACE.
September 13, 1989
AZ · Coal
electrician, lineman
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Peabody Western Coal Company · Contact with electrical current
IT IS BELIEVED THAT WHEN THEINJURED OPEN THE DOOR TO RABBIT BOX #13 TO 191 SHOVEL TO UNHOOK CABLE, POWER DROPPED OFF OF THE 7400 DRAGLINE. REGENERATING POWER FOR 7400 FED BACK THE CABLE TO OCB , BACK THROUGH 191 CABLE TO RABBIT BOX #13. AT THIS POINT IT'S BELIEVED THAT THE INJURED STATED TO UNHOOK CABLE, POSSIBLY FELL INTO THE BOX COMING INTO CONTACT WITH MIDDLE BUSS BAR.
Pyro Mining Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
IGNITION ON OLD LONGWALL FACE.
September 13, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Amaretto Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
ROOF FALL IN FIRST INTERSECTION OUTBY THE FACE IN #2 ENTRY OF 001 SECTION.
Pyro Mining Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
IGNITION ON OLD LONGWALL FACE.
Pyro Mining Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
IGNITION ON OLD LONGWALL FACE.
September 8, 1989
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · OTHER
I,NAME ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HIS SERVICE TRUCK THROUGH 2 WASHED OUT HAULAGE ROAD. THE WATER CARRIED THE OFF OF THE ROAD AND INTO A STREAM. I,NAME WAS DROWNED ABOUT 5 HOURS LATER THEY FOUND HIS BO DY DOWNSTREAM.
September 8, 1989
KY · Coal
cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cribb Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE VICTIM TRAVELED APPROX. FOUR FEET INBY PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORTS (ROOF BOLTS) AND A SECTION OF ROOF (HORSE BACK) MEASURING 0-9" THICK BY 9' BY 12' LONG FELL CRUSHING THE VICTIM.
Maple Rapids Aggregate Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LEFT ARM CAUGHT IN UNLOADING MECHANISM OF GRAVEL DELIVERY TRAILER. LEFT ARM WAS AMPUTATED BETWEEN THE ELBOW AND SHOULDER LATER THE SAME DAY AT THE CARSON CITY HOSPITAL AT CARSON CITY, MICHIGA N.
September 29, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SHOVELING SPILLAGE ON BELTLINE AND THROWING IT UP ONTO HIGH BELT WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN GROIN AREA. RETURNED TO WORK ON 10-2 AND WORKED UNTIL 10-8 BUT COULD NOT CONTINUE. SURGICAL REPAIR WAS ACCUMPLISHED ON 10-7-89.
September 28, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Milford Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO DRIVE IN TRACK PINS AND STRAINED LEFT GROIN CAUSING A HERNIA.
September 28, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
EE WAS BUILDING A BERM ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHILE HE WAS BUILDING THE BERM, HIS LOADER WENT BACKWARDS OFF THE BERM AND EE WAS THROWN FROM THE LOADER.
September 27, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPL HAD REMOVED HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND HAD THEM IN HIS R HAND AS HE WAS OBSERVING THE OPERATION OF A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT HE ACCIDENTLY DROPPED THE GLASSES ONTO A MOVIGN CHAIN CONVEYOR BELT AND WITHOUT LOCKING IT OUT HE REACHED DOWN TO SNATCH UP HIS GLASSES IN DOING SO HE GOT THE TIP OF HIS R FIRST FINGER CAUGHT IN THE CHAIN AND SPROCKET THE TIP OF THE FINGER UP TO THE DIP JOINT WAS
Big Butt Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
CONVEY IN OPER THE GUARD HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED AT THE TIME WHICH CAUSED SERIOUS INJ TO R ARM. ACC OCC DURING THE REOPENING INSPECTION.
September 26, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Perry County Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
966BCATERPILLAR FRONT END LOADER TURNED OVER CAUSE OF ACCIDENT UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A ROKEN LEFT LEG BROKEN & CUT LEFT ARM LOSS OF RT MIDDLE FINGER FX PELVIS FX RIBS-LEF T SIDE & A COMPRESSION FX OF HIS BACK
September 25, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE LIFTING BAG OF CEMENT 94 LB. FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER LEFT QUADRANT EMPLOYEE SENT TO DR. HERNIA RESULTED 10/9/89.
September 22, 1989
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R & F Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWO EMPLOYEEWS WERE MOVING CABINETS IN THE WAREHOUSE WHEN THE DRAWERS STARTED TO COME OUT. HE SAW THE PROBLEM AND CAME OVER TO PUSH DRAWERS BACK IN TO HELP THEM. ABOUT 2 YEARS HE HAD HERNIA OPERATION AND THE EXERTON CUSED A TEAR IN THE AREA.
September 22, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
W J Menefee Construction Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A LIME COATED SCREEN WHICH RESULTED IN EMPLOYEE GETTING A HERNIA IN HIS LOWER ABDOMEN
Nats Creek Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PULLING THE MINER CABLE HE FELT A PULLING AND A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS R TESTICLE
Glenrock Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WEARING A WEDDING RING, RING CAUGHT ON DOOR FRAME OF CRANE , EMP JUMPED DOWN TO GROUND
September 20, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Marys Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WAS TRYING TO LIFT A BAR WHICH WAS STUCK AND HE PULLED RIGHT GROIN. THERE WAS A BURNING SENSATION.
September 20, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL OPERATING JACKLEG DRILL WORKING IN AWKWARD POSITION.FELT PAIN IN RIGHT GROIN AREA,THOUGHT HE HAD STRAINED MUSCLE.LATER DIAGNOSED AS SLIDING HERNIA.ROUTINE WORK ACTIVITY.NO SPECIFIC ACCIDE NT INVOLVED.
September 17, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Sierrita Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HIS FINGER TIPS WERE PINCHED WHEN HE STUCK THEM IN A PIN HOLE TO CHECK HOLE ALIGNMENT WHILE INSTALLING A HOIST CYCLINDER ON A FRONT-END LOADER.
September 15, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LTV Steel Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING DOWN FROM TRACOTR SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF FELT PAIN IN R GROIN AREA
Omya Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A 5 GALLON PAIL OF OIL TO DUMP INTO A DRUM
September 15, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc) · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL ALLEGES LIFTING BASKET OUT OF TRUCK UMBILICAL HERNIA. EMPL DID NOT SEE DR UNTIL 9/23/89.
September 14, 1989
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING ACCESS LADDER TO TOP OF ELEVATOR. EMPLOYEE'S BOOTS AND LADDER WERE WET CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO SLIP AND FALL. EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND WENT INTO BACK OF GUARDED SHEAVE. GLOV E WAS CAUGHT BY DRIVE BELT PULLING HAND AROUND SHEAVE AND SEVERING END OF RIGHT LITTLE FINGER JUST PAS THE NAIL. THIS ACTION JERKED RIGHT ARM INTO SPEED REDUCER BREAKING THE ARM AND ALSO JERK
September 13, 1989
CO · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Cyprus Empire Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE STATES WHILE ROOF BOLTING HE PULLED THE WRONG LEVER AND CAUGHT THE TIP OF HIS LITTLE FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND IN THE JAWS OF THE ROOF BOLTER. THE INJURY REQUIRED PARTIAL AMPUTATION OF THE FI NGER TIP. HE IS ESTIMATED TO BE OFF WORK APPROX.TWO WEEKS.
September 13, 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
EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO LIFT A CHAIN GUARD FROM A BELT DRIVE AS HE LIFTED HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN.
September 12, 1989
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LOADING THIRD CAR OFF THE RIB WHEN LOADER CAME TOO CLOSE TO R RIB MASHING HIM BETWEEN THE RIB AND LOADER.
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BASKET AND SCREEN EXPBURNING SENATION IN UPPER R GROIN
Alpha Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED CALLED IN SICK ON 9-11-89. ON NEXT DAY CALL IN A SAID HE HAD RUPTURED HIMSELF AND WAS GOING TO HAVE SURGERY. DID NOT KNOW EXACTLY WHEN HE INJURED HIMSELF, BUT THOUGHT IT WAS TWO WEEK S EARLIER WHILE MAKING BELT SET UP.
September 9, 1989
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A ROCK WAS HUNG ON DRAG CHAIN ON FEEDER WHEN HE WENT TO GET THE ROCK LOOSE IT FLIPPED AND CUT OFF ONE JOINT OF FIRST FINGER ON LEFT HAND.
Castellucci Stone Inc · Struck by falling object
LARGE GRANITE BLOCK ADJACENT TO WORK AREA SHIFTED CAUSING SLAB TO FALL ON WORKER
September 7, 1989
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Killough Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PULLING BOULDER FROM CRUSHER WHEN EMPLOYEE DECIDED TO REPOSITION CHAIN. A ROCK ROLLED DOWN FROM ABOVE SMASHING FINGER AGAINST ANOTHER ROCK. LEFT LITTLE FINGER WAS AMPUTATED AT THE SECOND JOINT .
September 6, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
New Alberene Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS SAWING STONE AND CUT THE END OF HIS LEFT THUMB OFF.
September 2, 1989
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS CROSSING FROM ONE SIDE OF THE TRACK TO ANOTHER.WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS BETWEEN A BATTERY CAR AND MSA ROCKDUSTER WHEN HE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND INTO THE ROCKDUSTERS MOVING FLYWHEEL.
September 1, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WELDED BENT LEG TO BASE & STOOD LEG UP. EMPLOYEE WENT UP LADDER TO UNHOOK CRANE. AFTER CRANE UNHOOKED, BENT LEG STARTED TO FALL, EMPLOYEE GOT AROUND ON OPPOSITE SIDE. HE LANDED ON TOP OF BENT LEG WHEN IT HIT GROUND. SUSTAINED BROKEN RIGHT ANKLE, BROKEN LEFT ANKLE & HEEL AND A CRACKED ERTIBRA IN LOWER BACK.
September 1, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LIFTING USED 4X4X12 OFF OF CONVEYOR BELT UNDER ELECTRIC MAGNET. THE MAGNET PICKED UP THE 4X4 WHEN I.NAME MOVED IT.
Mississippi Potash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE IN S. 406 STEPPED OVER A BUGGY CABLE WITH HER RIGHT FOOT. WHEN BRINGING THE LEFT FOOT OVER, TOE CAUGHT THE BUGGY CABLE. SHE ATTEMPTED TO PULL BACK WITH HER LEFT FOOT AND SHE ENDED UP FAL LING DISTRIBUTING ALL HER BODY WEIGHT ON HER RIGGHT ANKLE AND LEG. POWER WAS OFF. CAUSED A SPIRAL FRACTURE TO THE FIBULA, AND A HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO THE TIBULA.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE FELT PAIN IN BACK WHILE SPIKING RAIL
September 30, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING CONCRETE BLOCKS ON CAR FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK
September 30, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL CUTTING PIECE OF RUBBER SKIRTING WITH RAZOR KNIFE.CUTTING TOWARDS HIMSELF WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED AND HE CUT INSIDE OF LEFT WRIST.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN CALLED THE MINE 1 HR 40 MIN BEFORE HIS MONDAY AFTERNOON SHIFT SAYING HIS BACK HURT AND IT MUST BE DUE TO LIFTING MINER CABLE SATURDAY- LOWER BACK PAIN.
September 30, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS GETTING OFF OF BELT GOING TO FACE AND HIS FOOT GOT HUND UP IN J BOLT STAND AND TWISTED HIM AROUND AND INJURED HIS LEFT KNEE.
September 30, 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 lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON UNLOADER AT HOSING DOWN SLEW DECK, STEPPED ON PLATE PLATE TURNED AND RIGHT LEG FELL THROUGH OPENING WHEN HE FELL HE WAS HOLDING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH RIGHT ARM AN D SHOULDER WHEN HE FELL LEFT SHOULDER JERKED BACKWARDS.
September 30, 1989
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE WATCHING CABLE IT KNOCKED HIM OVER CAUSING CONTUSION TO TAILBONE.THIS ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO YOU BACK ON 08-08-89.HE WENT BACK OFF WORK DUE TO THIS INJURY 09-30-89.WE W ERE INFORMED 10-10-89.
September 30, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mobile Sand Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OUT OF THE CAB OF HIS LAODER WHEN HE TRIPED CAUSING HIM TO JUMP TO THE GROUND AND LAND FLAT FOOTED.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS STANDING UP ON ROOF BOLTER. HE SLIPPED & TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
BOLTING TOP, DRAW ROCK FELL FROM RIB HITTING HIS BACK
September 30, 1989
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS LIFTING A DRIVE SHAFT DOING REPAIR WORK AND STRAINED HIS BACK
September 30, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Morton Salt Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING COVER ON #3 DERRICK SCREEN WITH AL POCSICS HELPING. FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
September 30, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kelso Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SUBJECT JUMPED FRO GREASE TRUCK ONTO GROUND CATCHING RING ON SCREW IN GREASE TRUCK DOOR FRAME RING FINGER WAS SEPARATED AT SECOND KNUCKLE WITH BONE PROTRUDING
September 30, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS CLIMBING OVER THE JACKLINE GOING INTO THE CONVEYOR LINE. HE THREW HIS LEG OVER TO CLIMB INTO THE LINE WHEN HIS ANKLE STRUCK A PIECE OF SLIVER HANGING DOWN FROM THE LONGWALL SHIELD, APPROX. 4" LONG SHAPED LIKE A NAIL ON THE HEAD SIDE OF #79 SHIELD, PUNCTURING INJURED'S RIGHT ANKLE. INJURED FINISHED HIS SHIFT BEFORE SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT AFTER WORK.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CARRYING BOTTLE OF OZ WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET MINE FLOOR TO AVOID DROPPING THE OZ BOTTLE FELT PAIN IN BACK
September 30, 1989
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Willowbrook Mining Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
MOVING STEEL PIPE AS HIGH LIFT BUCKET WAS RAISEDTHE PIPE ROLLED CEMENT ON END OF PIPE HIT HIM ON RF FOOT.
GRINDING SLAG OFF WELD PC OF SLAG GOT IN EYE
September 30, 1989
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A TAIL JACK WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK, WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED AS A MUSCLE STRAIN.
September 30, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT SHE TRIPPED OVER A WIRE ROPE IN MUD FALLING CATCHING HER WEIGHT WITH HER ARM BRUISING IT
Geracol Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS ON SCOOP AND WHILE TRAMMING RAN OVER A ROCK IN ROADWAY CAUSING THE SCOOP TO BOUNCE AND THREW HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF.
September 30, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bucks County Crushed Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING INTO HIS LOADER.
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
AT THE MOUTH OF 7LEFT ON THE BELT LINE EMPL WAS ROCK DUSTING AND STEPPED OFF WOODEN BRIDGE AND TWISTED ANKLE
Power Operating Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A TANK OF ACETYLENE ON HIS TRUCK WHEN HE PUSHED THE TANK UP HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK ON THE LEFT SIDE AND HAD TROUBLE BREATHING. WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM AT HOSPITAL ON 10-2-89.
September 30, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Terry Eagle Coal Company LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
BOARD BEING USED FOR SCAFFOLDING SLIPPED CAUSING EMPL TO FALL TEN FEET BETWEEN WAL AND BELT LINE BROKEN R ARM BRUISED L ELBOW/BACK
September 29, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliday Rock Company Inc · Struck by flying object
REP SHOVEL CHAIN BROKE WHIPPING AROUND STRIKING FACE
September 29, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING HEAD LINE CABLE ON THE DREDGE WHEN A LOOP OF CABLE HIT HIS RIGHT LEG.
September 29, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS COMING DOWN THE STEPS OF THE TRAIN LOAD OUT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN THE STEPS INJURYING HIS BACK THE FIRST DAY MISED WAS NOT UNTIL 10-30-89.
September 29, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS PULLING ON A SINGLE PROP. HE WAS HAVING TO REACH ACROSS THE TOPPLE JACK BETWEEN 123 AND 124 SHIELD. HE SUFFERED ATRAIN INJURY TO HIS RIB.
September 29, 1989
IL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
ELECTRICAL
Arclar Company · Contact with electrical current
EE STATES THAT WHILE TESTING FOR POWER ON THE CIRCUIT BREAKER, USING VOLT METER, HE THINKS HIS RING CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE METER LEAD.
September 29, 1989
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Republic Gypsum Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
BLASTING BOX TRAILER BROKE ALLOWED TRAILER TONGUE TO FALL WENT TO GET IT PICKED TRAILER TONGUE UP TO HOOK TO PICKUP SPRAINED TNEDONS IN L HAND
New Butte Mining Inc · Fall from machine
SWAMPING AN ORE TRAIN IN TD404 XC WHEN ROCK FROM TOP OF LAST CAR HIT FAN BAG AND ROLLED ON TO MAN KNOCKING HIM FROM CAR,MAKING A LACERATION ON HS RIGHT FOREARM.
September 29, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Skeens Fork Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
I.NAME BUMPED KNEE ON SCOOP.
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS BUILDING A CRIB WHEN HE DROPPED A CRIB BLOCK ON HIS FINGER
September 29, 1989
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
S & L Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS WATCHING THE BELT. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE A TOOL BOX OFF THE BELT, WHEN A BELT SPLICE CAUGHT HIS HAND AND PUSHED UP AGAINST THE PORTAL.
September 29, 1989
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wellmore Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL PICKING UP WATER JUG AND COFFEE BOTTLE WHEN HE TURNED AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
September 29, 1989
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Utah Fuel Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED DROPPED 8" X 8" X4' CRIB ON FOOT WHILE BULDING SEAL
September 29, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TAKING POWDER OUT OF MAGAZINE ON PORTAL BUS AND SETTING IT ON MINE FLOOR.PICKED UP BOX OF POWDER AND TURNED THEN SAID HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER LEFT SIDE.
September 29, 1989
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lady H Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING WALKWAY BETWEEN BELT AND TRACK, WHEN HE SLIPPED, FALLING AGAINST SUPPLY FLATCAR AND STRIKING HIS HIP AND LOWER BACK.
September 29, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WRENCH SLIPPED CUT FINGER
Briarwood Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WAS CLEANING RIBS WITH SCOOP CAUGHT HEAD BETWEEN RIB AND SCOOP HURT NECK AND BACK.
September 29, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hollow Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
PULLING ROCKDUSTER OUT OF SCOOP.IT KRILLED OVER ON LEG.
September 29, 1989
CO · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
ROOFBOLTING IN HEADGATE JACKLEG KICKED OUT AND FELL STRIKING EMPL IN THE BACK.
September 29, 1989
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Windsor Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OFF TOE OF #120 SHIELD WHEN STONE CAME DOWN AND HIT HIM.AS DESCRIBED BY SUPERVISOR.
September 29, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
St Cloud Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING JACKLET OUT OF HOLE WHEN HE PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS BACK.
September 29, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lady H Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE OVER AGAINST THE RIB, WHEN HE GOT A PAIN IN HIS NECK & SHOULDER.
September 29, 1989
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WAS STACKING BAGS JUMPED OFF STACK OF BAGS AND HIT HAND AGAINST WALL
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PUTTING DOUBLE LOCK BOLT UP SLIPPED ONCHUNK OF SLATE TWISTED STRAIN TO MIDDLE OF BACK
September 29, 1989
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
THE 30 INCH CRUSHER BECAME PLUGGED WITH ROCK AND THE CRUSHER CREW WAS HAVING TO HANDLE ROCKS BOULDERS BY HAND WHILE LIFTING THEM OUT OF THE AREA BETWEEN THE MANTLE AND CONCAVE LINERS. EE FELT A PAIN IN HER BACK, THE NEXT DAY, RESULTING FROMF.S. MISSED 10-3-89.
September 29, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN A HEADING WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A CROSS BEAM OF AN OVERCAST. HE DID NOT MISS ANY SCHEDULED WORK DAYS UNTIL 10-30-89 AT WHICH TIME HE WENT TO A CHIROPRACTOR WHO E XCUSED HIM FROM WORK FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD.
September 29, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
American Colloid Company Minerals Group · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RECURRANCE THIS IS A NOT NEW ACCIDENT REPORT. EE DID NOT REPORT FOR WORK ON THE ABOVE DATE DUE TO PAIN FROM ALLEGED INJURY ON 4-10-89.
September 29, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Spring Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
CHECKING CONVEY LINE. FOUND ROCK IN ONE OF CONVEY IDLERS TRIED TO FREE IT, R HAND GOT CAUGHT IN IDLERS.
September 29, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Ingram Enterprises Inc · Struck against a moving object
DIGGING ON BANK OF MATERIAL WALL LOOSENING MATERIAL TO BE LOADED ON TRUCKS STEADY MOVING MATERIAL.
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLAINS HE PULLED A MUSCLE ON RIGHT SIDE OF BACK, WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING A VALVE.
September 29, 1989
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Pounding Mill Quarry Corp · Struck by falling object
"SOFTBALL SIZE" ROCK FELL FROM OVERHEAD OFF NO. 2 SCREENING UNIT AT CRUSHING PLANT AND STRUCK SUBJECT ON LOWER BACK.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING WATER HOSE IN BATH HOUSE TRUNED TO RIGHT TWISTED L KNEE
EMPLOYEE AND MINE FOREMAN WERE TAKING BELT INTO MINE ON LOW-BOY. TRIP DERAILED, INJURED "BELLED" HOISTMAN 3 TIME, HOISTMAN HEARD NO SIGNAL, KEPT LOWERING TRIP. EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS THROWN FROM CAAR ABOUT THE TIME HE DECIDED TO JUMP. HIT LEFT SIDE OF ENTRY ABOUT THE TIME HE DECIDED TO JUMP. HIT LEFT SIDE OF ENTRY, ROLLED DOWN ENTRY.
September 29, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gray Stone Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
BELT MAN WAS SHOVELING ALONG BELT WHEN A ROCK ABOUT 4 TO 6 INCHES SQUAIR AND 1 TO 2 INCHES THICK FELL FROM ROOF AND HIT HIM ON THE FOREARM.
September 29, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HOOKING CHAIN AROUND PALLETT ROOF BLOCKS ON SUPPLY CAR HOOKING CHAIN TO BLADE OF SCOOP THE BLADE MOVED STRIKING HAND
McElroy Coal Company · Struck by falling object
4 SOUTH RIGHT SIDE MINING IN X CUT 4-3 AT 14 &54. MAN WAS BOLTING ON RIGHT SIDE. THE RIB ROLLED FROM BEHIND VENT TUBING AND HIT MAN S FOOT.
September 29, 1989
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MAN WAS LOCATED AT SWITCH ON 2ND SOUTH GRADE.HE WAS IN PROCESS OF THROWING SWITCH WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS WALKING A DISCHARGE LINE IN THE NORTHWEST INTAKE. HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A FLYBOARD STOVING HIS NECK.
September 29, 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
LIFTING PANEL COVER WHEN IT FELL HIT L FOOT
Blazing Saddles Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HURT NECK WHILE PULLING ON LOADER CABLE.
September 29, 1989
KY · Coal
tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman
MACHINERY
Landmark Mining Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
HE WAS CUTTING A BOLT OFF THE SCREEN IN THE TIPPLE WITH A TORCH AND THE BOLT ROLLED IN HIS LEFT BOOT.
Harshman Construction LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE PERSON WAS OPERATING A HAND HELD GRINDER GRINDING A PIECE OF METAL AND HE HELD THE GRINDER TOO CLOSE TO HIS LEG AND IT MADE A CUT IN HIS LEG WHICH REQUIRED 8 STITCHES
Peabody Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS WELDING ON A BUCKET AND A PIECE OF MOLTEN METAL FELL ONTO HIS SHOE, UNDER THE LACES AND DOWN THE INSIDE OF HIS SHOE.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ROCK CAME OFF PANLINE AND HIT RIGHT HAND LACERATION RIGHT FINGERS.
September 29, 1989
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPL WAS THROWING BLOCKING TIMBER OFF SEMITRAILER & ONE FELL ON RIGHT FOOT BREAKING IT. TIMBER WAS 4'X10"X10".
INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE AND WATER HOSE FROM THE SHUTTLE CAR ROADWAY WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 29, 1989
VA · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS HELPING TO TAKE DOWN A JOINT OF MONORAIL(100LBS) AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
Cyprus Sierrita Corp · Fall from machine
EMPL FRACTURED HIS WRIST WHEN HE FELL WHILE CLIMBING OFF A RUBBER TIRE DOZER
September 29, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
outside foreman, leadman
ELECTRICAL
Hanson Material Service · Contact with hot objects or substances
THE INJURED AND CO-WORKER WERE IN THE PROCESS OF SEARCHING FOR USABLE SPARE PARTS IN AN ABANDONED BUILDING WHEN AN APPARENT FLASH FIRE FROM AN ELECTRICAL BOX OCCURRED ENGULFING THE CO-WORKER. THE INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXTINGUISH THE CLOTHES ON FIRE OF THE CO-WORKER.
September 29, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL HELPING CHANGE OUT S/C FLIGHTS.HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON DAMP MINE FLOOR.THE FLIGHT DROPPED STRIKING FOOT.
September 29, 1989
IL · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL OPERATING MINER ON REMOTE PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND RIB STRIKING HEAD AND RIGHT SHOULDER.DIAG-CLOSED HEAD TRAUMA,CONTUSION RIGHT SHOULDER AND RIGHT LEG.
September 29, 1989
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Tilcon Connecticut Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMP FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHEN OPER LOADER
September 29, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Cyprus Miami Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE GOT DUST OR A FOREIGN OBJECT IN HIS EYE FROM THE BEAMS WHILE THE CRANE IS MOVING.
September 28, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM FUEL TRUCK WHEN HE SUSPECTED THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE HIT BY A 120 WABCO.
September 28, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN WAS LOCATED AT AERIAL TRAMSITE HE WAS IN PROCESS OF INSTALLING BOLT IN AIR JACK WHEN HE MASHED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER & ALSO IN PROCESS OF STEPPING DOWN TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE
Nsm Coals Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPL WAS PUTTING PIN IN TRACK OF DOZER. WHILE HOLDING LINK PIECE BUSTED OFF & FLEW IN HAND.
S & L Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS DRILLING A BROKEN BOLT OUT OF A DRIVE SHAFT ON SCOOP, WHEN DRILL BIT BROKE AND HIT HIM IN FOREHEAD.
September 28, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nelson Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMP GOT OUT OF SCOOP TO RESET BREAKER ATTEMPTT TO GET BACK IN SCOOP PUT KNEE DOWN. KNEE PAD SLIPPED , FELL ON TAILBONE HITTING BACK OF SEAT RUP. DISK IN LOWER BACK
September 28, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Prosperity Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
ROCK BROKE OUT AT END OF T.R.S. ON PINNER FALLING ON HIS LEG OCCURRED AT #89 CROSSCUT, #1 ENTRY.
September 28, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPING UNLOAD A 55 GAL DRUM OF OIL FELT PAIN N BACK
September 28, 1989
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North American Salt Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WORKING ONTABLE STACKING 50 LB BAGS PULLED HAMSTRING L LEG.
September 28, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER.PIECE OF ROCK SLID OFF MINER AND STRUCK HAND.
September 28, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING CONCRETE WITH A WHEELBARROW WHEN WHEELBARROW TIPPED OVER. HE TRIED TO STOP IT AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
September 28, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Mc Murphy Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE MOVING THE SAFETY JACK A PIECE OF ROCK (SIZE APPROXIMATELY 4 FT. LONG 2 FT WIDE AND 2 INCHES THICK) FELL AND SLID DOWN HIS BACK CAUSING SCRATCHES ON IN BACK.
September 28, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman
MACHINERY
Royalty Granite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS INSIDE OF ENGINE HOUSE, A ROCK STRUCK THE TIN BUILDING WHERE HE WAS SITTING AGAINST THE WALL. THE METAL THAT WAS CUT PUSHED AGAINST HIS HEAD CUTTING HIM.
September 28, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
OTHER
Chevron Resources Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
MINE RESCUE TRAINING EVENT IN SMOKE CONDITIONS EMPLOYEE WAS ONE OF SIX IN THE EXERCISE BG174 FACE MASK WAS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED ALLOWING SOME SMOKE IN HALATION
Royalty Granite Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS LEVELING MACHINE AND BRUISED THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE SUFFERED A KNEE STRAIN, CONTUSION WHILE GETTING ON A SHUTTLE CAR TO OPERATE IT.
September 28, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Green River Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STRAINED LOWER BACK WHILE LIFTING A TAIL ROLLER IN PLACE.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPER SHUTTLE CAR TO FEEDER. IT STRUCK THE OUTH RIB IN 2 ENTRY. CANOPY WA JARRED LOOSE UPON IMPACT AND THE EMP L HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND CANOPY.
September 28, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING A STOPPING WHEN HE LIFTED A CEMENT BLOCK OFF OF A PALLET AND TURNED TO CARRY IT TO THE STOPPING LOCATION. HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING METAL COVER INTO PLACE AND PULLED BACK MUSCLE.
PUTTING A POLE ON MANBUS, HIS FOOT HIT THE OCNTROLLER CAUSING THE MANBUS TO MOVE FORWARD, ROLLING HIM OFF THE TOP AND CAUSING HIM TO FALL.
September 28, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
INJ STANDING NEXT TO RIB ON #1 HAULAGE MAINS SECTION WHEN ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON HEAD AND SHOULDER.
September 28, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO TAKE THE COVER OFF OF THE HEADGATE RANGING ARM JACK WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF THE TOP AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LOWER RIGHT LEG AND RIGHT ANKLE.
September 28, 1989
ND · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BNI Coal, Ltd · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING USED TIRED ON BOON FRO DRAG CABLE TO WEAR ON AND THE BOOM WAS LOWERED TO THE GROUND WHILE HE WAS PUTTING ON TIE DOWN CABLES. HE WAS TO SHORT TO REACH SO HE TOOK A SCAF FOLD PLAND AND LAID IT ON THE BOOM. IT TIPPED AND HE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS LEG BETWEEN ANGLE IRONS. HE STATED HE SHOULD HAVE USED STEPPED LADDER.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from ladders
WORKING ON LADDER ON SECOND FLOOR OF FLOOR OF PREPARATION PLANT TO REMOVE OLD CONDUIT. LADDER SLIPPED EMPL FELL ONTO CONCRETE FLOOR.
September 28, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bullion Hollow Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THIS MAN WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP MINER CABLE TO MOVE IT & HE SAID SOMETHING PULLED IN BACK.
September 28, 1989
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
Andalex Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN RT SIDE OF PELVIS REGION HE INFORMED SECTION FOREMAN THAT HE THOUGHT SOMETHING HAD HIT HIM 30 MINUTRES EARLIER AFTER AN INVESTIGATION IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED WHAT OBJECT STRUCK THE INJURED EMPLOYEE
September 28, 1989
CO · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Bear Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
I NAME WAS OPERATING THE WAGNER DIESEL SCOOP PUSHING A BATERY SCOOP UP THE B SEAM SLOPE WHILE PUSHING THE BATTERY SCOOP THE WAGNER SCOOP CLIMBED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY SCOOPS BUMPER THE BATTERY SCOOP THEN PULLED AWAY CAUSING THE WAGNER SCOOPTO DROP TO THE FLOOR THIS CAUSED THE OPERATOR I NAME TO STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CAB ROOF
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
KNOCKING BELT OFF BELT AT SPAD 5892, END OF CLAMP STRUCK ON L LEG CAUSING BRUISE AND SWELLING;.
September 28, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS UNHOOKING A MATERIAL TRAILER AT THE MOUTH OF THE 3 UNIT. HE GOT HIS MIDDLE AND INDEX FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN A TRAILER PIN AND A TRACTOR.
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE MAN SAID HE WAS LIFTING A JACKLEG <DRILL| & FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 101289
September 28, 1989
AL · Coal
stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast
MACHINERY
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A SMALL PIECE OD SCALE FELL FROM TOP AND HIT HIS LEFT ARM.
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
2 SH CARS RAN AT INTERSECTION. WAS STRUCK ON HAND AND ARM
September 28, 1989
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PRYING A ROCK WITH A SLATE BAR WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS ARM.
September 28, 1989
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Benco Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ON ROOF BOLTING NCHAINE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK ABOUT 2 FOOT FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS AND SAFTEY JACKS AND STRICKING EMPLOYEE IN LOWER RIBS AND BRUISED THEM.
September 28, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLIMB UP ON D6 DOZER TRACK TO SERVICE IT SLIPPED ON MUD ON TRACK FELL OFF BACK LANDING ON L LEG.
September 28, 1989
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gard Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS USNING A HAND SHOVEL PITTING COAL WORK INVOLVES SHOVELING COAL ROCK INTO THE LOADER BUCKET WHICH REQUIRES BENDING TURNING AND TWISTING TO THROW THE COAL INTO THE BUCKET EMPL STATES TH AT HE CANNOT SHOVEL BY BENDING HIS KNEES AND KEEPING HIS BACK STRAIGHT
September 28, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPING TO BUILD CINDER BLOCK STOPPING BENT OVER TO PICK UP ONE BLOCK, SHARP PAIN IN LOWER PARTOF BACK
September 28, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP · Struck against stationary object
TRUCK DRIVER STEPPED FROM TRUCK SCALE PLATFORM, TO GROUND LEVEL (ABOUT 24") AND TURNED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. MILD SPRAIN TO RIGHT ANKLE, FOUR DAYS LOST TIME.
September 28, 1989
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPL BITTEN BY SPIDER.STARTED MISSING TIME 10-3 & 4.
Royal Darby Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I,NAME WAS CHECKING HOSES ON THE MINER-WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP-I,NAME TWISTED HIS BACK WHEN HE DODGED THE ROCK.
September 28, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE REPORTED TWISTING HIS KNEE WHILE WALKING TOWSARDS THE SECTION BELT TAIL
September 28, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED CARRIED A 5 GALLON BUCKET FULL OF SOAPSTONE WEIGHING 65-70 LBS. TO THE SAMPLE CRUSHER. HE REPEATED THIS PROCEDURE 3 TIME.
September 28, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Reading Anthracite Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
WHILE USING TORCH EMPLOYEE STATED HE STRUCK TORCH TIP WITH LEFT HAND
Allentown Cement Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING MOTOR NAMEPLATE DATA ON AIR HEATER FAN FOR RAW MILL #3 WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF EDGE ON CURBING AROUND THE ELEVATOR CAUSING HIM TO FALL HARD ON RUMP AREA
September 28, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
OTHER
Cobleskill Stone Products Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY DEVELOPED A RASH ONT EH UPPER PART OF HIS BODY. POSSIBLY AT WORK. HIS JBO CONSISTS OF DRIVING THE ROCK TRUCK FROM THE PIT TO THE HOPPER. HE IS NOW UNDER DOCTOR'S SUEPRVIS ION AND TESTING TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE RASH.
Fmc Gold Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING MOORING ROPE ATTACHED TO A SMALL BOAT AT AT THE HEAP PRODUCTION POND. HE WAS STANDING ON A ROPE LADDER RESTING ON THE SLOPING (APPROX. 35 DEG) PLASTIC LINED SLOPE OF THE POND. HE SLIPPED, BUT DID NOT FALL AND IN DOING SO STRAINED THE MUSCLES IN HIS BACK.
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object
THE MAN HAD BEEN BARRING DOWN WHEN A ROCK (APPROX 8" X 16" X16") FELL AND STRUCK THE MANS LOWER RT LEG.
September 28, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS LIFTING HEADER BOARD WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE HEADER BOARD AND COAL RIB
K & C Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED WAS PULLING ROCK DOWN WITH A SLATE BAR WHEN A ROCK SLID DOWN THE BAR AND TWISTED HIS WRIST.
September 28, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lone Star Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE INJURED BACK ON 053088 WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY FALLING CEMENT BUILDUP HE REINJURED BACK ON 101788 WHEN HE PICKUP UP A JACKHAMMER ON 092889 EMPLOYEE WAS AGAIN PLACED ON NO WORK STATAUES AFTER REPORTING CONTINUED ACK PAIN THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED FOR PURPOSE OF RECORDING THE ADDITIONAL LOST DAYS ALTHOUGH NO NEW INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED BOTH ACCIDENTS WERE REPORTED PREVIOUSLY TO
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS COMING OUT OF WORK AREA THRU A LOW DOORWAY & STRUCK HIS FOREHEAD ON DOOR JAM HARD HAT CUT LEFT FOREHEAD & THE FORCE DROVE NECK DOORWARD & BACKWARD CHIROPRSCTIF TREATMENT
September 28, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Shine Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
STEPPED ON ROCK CRILLED ANKLE
September 28, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Gouverneur Talc Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJ OPERATING UG LOCOMOTIVE COMING FROM 500-16 STOPE HE TURNED AROUND TO VISUALLY CHECK CARS BEHIND HIM THEN TURNED TO LOOK AHEAD STRUCK OVERHEAD RAMP WITH HEAD.STARTED LOST TIME 10-24-89.
September 28, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Wedron Silica LLC · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BULT SAND INTO PALLETAINERS. FINE SAND BELLOWED OUT OF PALLETAINER OR FLEW OUT OF AIR OPERATED SLIDE AND INTO EYES. HE WAS WEARING PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES. SAND WAS REMOVED FROM EYES AND A PRESCRIPTION ISSUED.
September 28, 1989
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Feldspar Corp · Struck by flying object
EE WAS WALKING THROUGH SHOP AREA AND SOMETHING FLEW INTO HIS FIGHT EYE OR HE RUBBED SOMETHING INTO IT. NOT IMMEDIATELY APPARENT AT THE TIME.
September 28, 1989
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M & M Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS HELPING TO CLEAN THE SLUICE BOX WHEN HE DECIDED TO WALK TO THE BOTTOM TO TALK TO THE SUPERVISOR HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN FLAT ON HIS BACK.
September 28, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE AT TEMPTING TO MOVE THE TRAILING CABLE FOR THE CONTINUOUS MINER THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED FEELING PAIN IN HIS LEFT ELBOW
September 27, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJ GOING UP LADDER TO HAMMERMILL WHEN HE MISSED STEP AND RIGHT LEG WENT THROUGH LADDER RUNGS.RX DRUGS ISSUED.
September 27, 1989
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman
POWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE WALKING BESIDE A ROCK CONVEYOR BELT ON THE SIXTH FLOOR OF PLANBT HE FELL INTOTHE CONVEYOR WITH HIS RT HAND BETWEEN A ROLLER & THE BELT BUT HIS LEFT HAND LANDED ON THE TR IP CABLE WHICH SUT DOWN THE BELT HE SUFFERED SEVERE LACERATIONS TO HIS LITTLE FINGER RT HAND
September 27, 1989
KY · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
HE WAS GETTING READY TO PUSH POWDER CART OVER TO BETWEEN ROOM WHEN THE TOP FELL WITH OUT WARNING ONTO HER RIGHT ARM FRATURING THE FOREARM IN TWO PLACES.
September 27, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Green Coal Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
LUMP OF COAL FROM COAL BEING LOADED INTO CRUSHER HOPPER ROLLED OUT ONTO CATWALK HITTING EMPL LEG .AT THIS TIME ONLY REQ 1ST AID.10-2 EMPL WENT TO DR IT BECAME INFECTED.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER SHUTTLE CAR HOOKED THE RUBBER WATER LINE AS IT PULLED AWAY FROM THE MINER INJURED STEPPED OUT OF THE MINER & TURNED TO WALK AWAY WHEN HE DID HIS FOOT HU NG ON THE WATER LINE & HE SLIPPED & TWISTED HIS BACK
September 27, 1989
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kenellis Energies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
KNEELING READY TO START DRILLING HOLE IN ROOF WHEN LEFT UPPER LEG GOT SHARP PAIN IN IT.#5 ENTRY NO.3 UNIT.
Oconee County · Struck against stationary object
ON THE WAY TO GET FIRE WOOD FOR HEATER IN SHOP.
September 27, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
OTHER
U S Borax Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STRAINED LIGAMENT IN LEFT KNEE WHILE WALKIKNG UP BERM
September 27, 1989
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
East Coast Limestone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JAMMED RIGHT THUMB REMOVING ROCK FROM A JAW IN THE PROCESS JAMMED THUMB.
September 27, 1989
KY · Coal
chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS HANGING THE ROOF BOLTER CABLE AND THE BOLTER MOVED CATCHING HIS FINGER ON THE CABLE HANGER.
September 27, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED STATED HE WAS HELPING THE SUPPLYMAN LOWER THE WHEELS ON THE SUPPLY TRAILER WHEN THE WHEEL SLIPPED CATHING THE MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND.
September 27, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Brown Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE GOT OUT OF HIS TRUCK OF WHICH HE HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR 10 HOURS AND WENT AROUND TO THE BACK TO HELP LOOSEN REAR-END CONNECTOR AND WHEN HE BENT OVER TO HELP AND AS HE STARTED TO STRIGHTEN UP HE FELT A SHARP STABBING PAIN IN HIS LOW BACK ON THE RIGHT SIDE, BUT HE COULDNT STRAIGHTENED UP. THE PAIN IS DULL NAGGY TYPE THAT WONT LET UP AND WHEN HE MOVE CERTAIN WAYS IT A SEVERE STABBING
Missouri Red Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PUTTING THE PUSHER LEG BACK IN THE RACK AND HIT A VALVE ON IT. IT EXPANDED AND HIT HIM ON RIGHT SIDE OF RIBS.
T & T Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS CLEANING BELTLINE WHEN HE STRAINED MIDBACK.
Pammlid Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
MAN WAS MOVING FEEDER. JAMMED THUMB INTO CONTROL LEVER AND PEELED THE END OF THUMB BACK.
September 27, 1989
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
D H Holding Inc · Struck by flying object
DRIVING PIN INTO TRACK,METAL FRAGMENT HIT EMPL IN FOREHEAD EMPL WEARING SAFETY GOGGLES.
September 27, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS INVOLVED IN AN JOB VEHICULAR ACCIDENT ON 8-28-89. AT THE TIME EMPLOYEE CLAINED HE STRAINED HIS ARM AND BRUISED HIS RIB, HE WAS NOT SEEN BY DOCTOR. ON 9-27-89 HE WAS SEEN BY DR ON INJURIES HE FEELS MAY BE RELATED TO ACCIDENT.
Gila Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE CREW WAS REPLACING CUTTING EDGE ON LOADER. THE PREVIOUS DAY THAY HAD REMOVED OLD EDGE. ON THE MORNING THEY WERE PUTTING ON NEW EDGE. HE HAD CHECKED HYDRAULICS AND BRACING PRIOR TO THE S TART OF WORK. THE BLOCKING GAVE WAY WHEN INSTALLING NEW EDGE AND BUCKET LOWERED CAUSING INJURY.
September 27, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SLIDING A PLANETARY GEAR ONTO A TRUCK BED WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
September 27, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shine Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
I.NAME HAD WENT TO MINE PHONE TO CALL OUTSIDE AND STARTED BACK TO FACE. A PIECE OF ROCK 14' X 4' X 1" FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND RODE I.NAME DOWN CAUSING INJURY TO RIGHT LEG AND HIP AREA .
September 27, 1989
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Costain Coal Inc · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER INSTALLING PLASTIC PIPE IN PREP PLANT THE BASE OF THE LADDER SLIPPED OUT & HE FELL 12FT TO 15FT TO A CONCRETE FLOOR THE EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED A BROKEN LEFT THUM B & A DEEP CONTUSION TO THE RT SHOULDER
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE STEPPED OFF THE TOP PLATFORM OF THE AUGER HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT SIDE ON THE HANDRAIL LOACTED ON THE NEXT LEVEL.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL IS CLASSIFIED JIG OPERATOR.DOING MECH WORK ON 3RD FLOOR OF CENTRAL CLEANING PLANT.OPENING BARREL OF OIL WITH HAMMER & CHISEL,HAMMER SLID OFF CHISEL AND STRUCK HIM ON LEFT WRIST.
September 27, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STRAINED HIS WRIST WHILE BAGGING.
September 27, 1989
IL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Delta Mine Holding Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL STATES OPERATING A DOZER LEVELING SPOIL WAS BACKING UP AND RAN OVER SEVERAL LARGE ROCKS WHICH CREATED A JOLT TO OPERATOR HE FELT HIS NECK POP MUSCLE STRAIN TO CERVICAL AREA OF BACK
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WALKING AROUND HOIST DRUM CAUGHT FT ON ENTENSION BEARING LAYING ON FLOOR CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS KNEE
September 27, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator
MACHINERY
EE TRIPPED ON WET ROCK WHILE DRILLING LANDED ON RIGHT KNEE AGAINST A ROCK. SMALL CUT SUBSTAINED AT CENTER OF KNEE CAP. EE COMPLAINED OF PAIN BETWEEN KNEE AND HIP.
Unicorn Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A OXYGEN TANK FROMA REA OF #5 HEADRIVE EMPLOYEE WAS CRESSING TAIL PIECE WITH OXYGEN TANK DROPPED TANK ON BELT BEGAN TO RUN TO CUT OFF SWITCH. TO STOP BELT. EMPLOYEE HIT RIGHT LEG ON BELT STRUCTURE.
September 27, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
OPER MANTRIP PC OF ROCK FELL STRUCK ON ARM AND HEAD
September 27, 1989
KY · Coal
cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator
MACHINERY
Jent & Franks Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE INJURED PERSON WAS MOVING HIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT (JOY 16 RB CUTTING MACHINE) FROM ONE WORKING PLACE IN THE MINES TO ANOTHER WORKING PLACE WHEN HIS RIGHT ANKLE CAME IN CONTACT WITH A BLOCK OF COAL AND RESULTED IN A TWISTED OR SPRAINED ANKLE.
September 27, 1989
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cooney Bros Coal Co · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING A ROCK THAT WAS WEDGED IN THE BACK OF THE BUCKET OF THE LOADER HE OPERATES WITH THE BUCKET STANDING ON ITS TEETH HE FELL ABOUT SIX FEET TO THE GROUND FROM THE BUCKET
September 27, 1989
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSPORTING COAL FROM THE FACE TO THE BUMP BY MEANS OF JOY SHUTTLE CAR. THE SHUTTLE CAR RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD, THE DRIVER WAS FORCED IN TO THE ROOF.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE CUTTING A HEMP ROPE WITH ARAXER KNIFE THE KNIFE SLIPPED OFF OF THE ROPE & STRUCK HIS THUMB ON H IS LEFT HAND CAUSING LACERATION EMPLOYEE RECEIVED <5| SUTURES
Paramont Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS CHECKING ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK, HE RAISED UP, EXPERIENCING PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK, ALLEGEDLY INJURING HIS BACK.
September 27, 1989
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRILLING HOLE, IN LOG WITH HAND DRILL CURTAIN BECAME ENTANGLED, GLOVE CAUGHT BY DRILL STEEL TWISTING HIS WRIST AND FRACT. IT
September 27, 1989
OH · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
MACHINERY
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL WAS OPERATING BOTTOM DRILL. DRILL BECAME STUCK CAUSING EMPL TO E TWISTED INTO SIDE OF I BEAM.
September 27, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE DRILLING HIS DRILL STEEL GOT STUCK IN ROOF AT THIS TIME HE LOWERED HIS POT TO TRY & FREE DRILL STEEL WHEN HE REACHED UP TO GET STEEL IT FEEL OUT OF HOLE & CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN PINNER WRENCH & DRILL STEEL CAUSING CONTUSION
September 27, 1989
TN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sugar Ridge Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS USING 20 LB SLEDGEHAMMER TO DRIVE PIN IN DOZER TRACK. HE HURT BACK.
INJURED HAD JUST FINISHED PLASTERING STOPPING EXCEPT PLACE IN MIDDLE WHERE TUBING GOES THROUGH FOR 2-1 FAN. INJURED HAD BLOCKS STACKED IN OPENING FOR TUBING. SHE WAS KNOCKING BLOCKS & HAD RIGH T HAND LAYING ON BOTTOM ROW OF BLOCKS WHEN BLOCKOVER OPENING FELL STRIKING RIGHT HAND.
Prosperity Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS TAKING THE CABLE OFF THE MINER HOOK STEP BACKWARD AND TRIP OVER A LOOP IN MINER CABLE. HE TOLD THE FACE BOSS AT QUITTING TIME HE HAD HURT HIS LEG. THIS WAS NOT REPORTED TO ME UNT IL 9-29-89.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
TAKING OUT D.A. RAMS ON OLD LONGWALL PICKING UP D.A. RAM TO DROP IT AGAINST CROSSPIN TO BREAK BACK PIN LOOSE FROM ITS SOCKET. WHEN IT MADE CONTACT I WAS STILL HOLDING ONTO IT & JARRED BOHT HAN DS.
Teays Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE TAKING SLACK OUT OF CONVEYOR CHAIN I HIT ONE HAMMER THAT WAS HELD AGAINST CHAIN.WITH ANOTHER HAMMER AND IT CHIPPED AND WENT IN TO BACK OF LEFT HAND.
Banner Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPING ELECTRICIAN MAKE SPLICE IN PUMP CABLE HE WAS CUTTING CABLE AND HIS KNIFE SLIPPED OFF CABLE AND CUT MIDDLE FINGER.
September 27, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT PIN BROKE OUT OF FOOTJACK ALLOWING ATRS BOOM TO DROP APPROX. 12" AND STRUCK THE TOP OF HIS HEAD.
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A COUPLER PIN FROM THE BACK END OF A MUCKING MACHINE WHILE HIS PARTNER WAS MOVING A STRING OF EMPTY MUCK CARS TOWARD THE MUCKER HE WAS ON THE INSIDE OF A CURV E IN THE DRIFT WHICH RESULTED IN LIMITED CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT MUCK CAR & THE MUCKING MACHINE HIS HEAD WAS BUMPED BETWEEN THE MUCKING MACHINE & THE MUCK CAR RESULTING IN BRUISES & LACER
LOADER WAS RAMMED INTO BY 21 SC WHILE BEING OPERATED BY I.NAME -BACK WAS INJURED.
September 27, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Pontiki Coal Corp · Contact with electrical current
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WASMOVING MINER CABLE AND GOT HOLD OF A WIRE IN A CUT PLACE.
September 27, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Betty B Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS BUILDING CRIBS AND COLLARS IN THE ROCK FALL AREA WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIM ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
September 27, 1989
AL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL IN WATER HOLE STRAINING BACK. NOTE: DUE TO THE EMPLOYEE'S REQUEST OF THE DOCTOR THAT NO INFORMATIONS BE GIVEN TO THE MINE SITE CONCERNING HIS ACCIDNET IT WAS NOT DE TERMINED TO BE A NEW ACCIDENT UNTIL 10-20-89.
September 27, 1989
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kinder Sand Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS HANDLING 100 LBS OF SAND BAGS STACKING ON PALLETS. TWO MEN HANDLING BAGS MAN #1 BAG SLIPPED OUT OF HAND & MAN #2 TRIED TO SUPPORT BAGS & PULLED ARM OUT OF SOCKET.
September 27, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING BOLTS (THIS IS A RECURRENCE OF A PREVIOUS INJURY). HAPPENED AT FACE.
September 27, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
D A R N Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ASSISTING MECHANIC REPLACING BELT HEAD MOTOR.
Betty B Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CLEANING UP THE ROCK FALL WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIM ON THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT.
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING TWO BITS CANS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 27, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE TRIPPED WHILE GETTING OFF HIS SHUTTLE CAR. HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK AREA.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE GETTING OUT OF SCOOP HE LOST HIS BALANCE CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS KNEE THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED STRAIN TO KNEE
September 27, 1989
VA · Coal
scoop car operator
MACHINERY
S & D Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
MINER WAS DRILLING HOLE IN THE ROOF, PUT HIS HAND ON THE PINNER HEAD, PIECE OF STEEL FELL FROM ROOF & HIT HIS FINGER. THE END OF HIS FINGER WAS BROKEN
K T K Mining & Construction Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
TOOK OFF SIDE RAIL OF MINER AND TRY TO PULL IT AWAY FROM MINER.
September 27, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO CHECK LEVEL IN TANK AND LOWER BACK STARTED HURTING.
PLUGGED HUTE ON LINE IN PROCESS OF OPENING IT UP WITH AIR PIPE, DIRT LEW BAK AT HIM SOME DIRT GOT IN EYE
September 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 from machine
EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES HE WENT TO CLEAN OUT CHUTE, TRIED TO STAND ON TOOL BOX MOUNTED ON TRUCK BODY, SLIPPED AND FELL TWISTING ANKLE.
Blue Circle Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRYING TO FREE PLUGGED TRANSFER CHUTE AT HEAD END OF BELT. WHILE MOVING A SLAB OF ROCK HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK
September 26, 1989
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SHOVELING CAOL IN BREAKER FEEDRE ON MAINS SECTION FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER BACK
September 26, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTIKNG TO STRAIGHTEN RUBBER SKIRTING ON BELT DISCHARGE ROLLER USING A BAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT INJURY TO MANAGEMENT UNTIL
September 26, 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 STATED HE WAS LIFTING A 6 X 6 POST WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK. WENT TO CLINIC 9-27-89.
September 26, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
New Era Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
MOVING ROOF BOLTER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY A ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS 5FTX4INX56IN CATCHING H IS BACK & ANKLE
September 26, 1989
IL · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
MAN WAS WALKING AROUND SIDE OF MINER WHEN HE SLIPPED IN SOME MUD & FELL AS HE FELL HE STUCK OUT HIS RT HAND TO CATCH HIMSELF HIS HAND HIT THE RIB & HE HEARD A LOUD POP IN HIS RT WRIST BOTTOMS WERE SMOOTH CLAY & SOME WATER WAS DRIPPING FROM T HE ROOF
September 26, 1989
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING HEAD PULLEY SLIPPED ON ROCKS ON CATWALK SKINNED KNEE.
September 26, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED OFF BULLDOZER INTO LOOSE COAL & TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
White Flame Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL WORKING ON DRILL AND FELL BACK HIT RIGHT ELBOW ON A ROCK.
September 26, 1989
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object
I.NAME DRIVING TRUCK OFF MOUNTAIN AT EXCESSIVE SPEED.TRIED TO DOWNSHIFT NEVER DID GET IT BACK IN GEAR AND BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED ,LOST CONTROL AND WENT OVER 20' EMBANKMENT BROKE LEG AND HAD 3" C UT ON FOREHEAD.
September 26, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE LIFTING GLUE EMPL STATED HE HURT BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE ALLEDGES PAIN WAS FELT IN HIS LOWER BACK AFTER LIFTING MISCELLANEOUS PARTS OFF A FLAT CAR.
Double B Mining Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
PITCHING TIMBERS AND HURT BACK
New Butte Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE CARRYING A JACKLEG EMPL STRAINED LOWER BACK
September 26, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from machine
EMP DESCENDING FROM DOZER R FT TOUCHED GROUND IT TWISTED CAUSING ME TO FALL TO GROUND.
September 26, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tunnelton Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INSTALL DRILL HEAD ON BOLTING MACHINE FELT PAIN WHEN LIFTING HEAD IN POSITION
September 26, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nevada Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL ATTEMPTED TO LIFT COUNTER WEIGHT FROM ELEVATOR ALONE HIS WORK PARTNER HAD LEFT JOB SITE FOR A BREAK SUPERVISOR HAD INSTRUCTED EMPLS ON PROPER PROCEDURE TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE WHICH DID NO T INCLUDE REMOVAL OF THE COUNTER WEIGHT
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WALKING TO MINER,STEPPED IN HOLE TWISTING LEFT ANKLE.
Four A Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING FROM WHERE HE WAS SETTING TIMBERS BECAUSE ROOF WAS WORKING WHERE PILLARS HAD BEEN PULLED & HE HIT A TIMBER THAT WAS SET
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL INJ KNEE WALKING ALONG MS#1 BELT LINE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ROCK IN ROADWAY GRABBED TIMBER WHICH CAME LOOSE CAUSING HIM TO FALL & TWIST RIGHT KNEE.BEGAN MISSING 10-4-89 UNDER CARE OF DR.IS H AVING SURGERY ON KNEE 10-24-89.
September 26, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE HAD PUT SHUTTLE CAR PUMP IN VICE ON T HE SHOP BENCH AT THIS TIME HE STARTED TO TAKE FITTING OUT OF PUMP WHEN HE TRIED TO LOOSEN FITTING ON PUMP THE PUMP SLIPPED OUT OF THE V
September 26, 1989
TN · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
OTHER
Cumberland Valley Contractors Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AS HE FINISHED BOLTING, HE TURNED TO WALK TO THE BACK OF THE BOLT MACHINE AND HIS LEFT KNEE LOCKED UP. THERE WAS NO TRAUMA INVOLVED.
September 26, 1989
CO · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Empire Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATES HE HAD STOPPED THE TELETRAM TO LET IT COOL DOWN AND FAILED TO SET THE BRAKE. THE TELETRAM ROLLED FORWARD AND HIT A RIB, AND THE EMPLOYEE HIT HIS FOREHEAD. HE RECEIVED A LACERAT ION WHICH REQUIRED SEVERAL STITCHES.
September 26, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carbon Sales Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL TAKING SEALED BAGS OUT OF SEALING MACHINE AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN CHAIN AND SPROCKET.
September 26, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HURT HIS BACK LIFTING WELDER (RECURRENCE OF PREVIOUS INJURY TO BACK AND SURGERY) HAPPENED AT #3 HEAD DRIVE.
RIDING MANBUS AND FOREIGN MATERIAL FLEW UP INTO RIGHT EYE UNDER GLASSES IMBEDDING IN EYE.STARTING MISSING WORK ON 09-28-89.
September 26, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL INFORMATION UNTIL 10/9/89. THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED FEELING PAIN IN HS BACK AFTER HE LIFTED AN ELECTRIC MOTOR FROM THE SCOOP TRACTOR TO THE SHUTTLE CAR.
September 26, 1989
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
McElroy Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
4 SOUTH EMPTY TRACK. PUTTING CARS ON TRACK. PUTTING BIG 27 TON JACK DOWN BESIDE CARS AND FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN STEM OF JACK AND BODY OF JACK WHEN STEM CAME DOWN.
September 26, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDDING INSIDE A MANTRIP CAR, AT THE END OF THE TRUCK OF THE GATE SECTION. THE MANTRIP WAS JUST ATRATING OUTSIDE WHEN A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE THAT HAD BEEN STACKED BESIDE THE T RACK, FELL INTO THE MANTRIP CAR AND CAUGHT EMPLYESS RIGHT FOOT FRACTURING A BONE IN IT.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT TWO SECTIONS OF VENTILATION TUBING WHEN ONE SECTION FELL STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT SHOULDER & BACK
Birchfield Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING TOOLBOX AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS PULLING WIRE THROUGH CONDUIT WHEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WIRE AND THE ROPE BROKE.THIS CAUSED HIS HAND TO FLY BACK AND STRIKE A STEEL BEAM.
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
OPER SCAR, HIT HOLE IN ROAD HURT BACK
September 26, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashton Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE COMPALINED OF LOW BACK PAIN AFTER LIFTING A PIECE OF TIMBER TO BE USED FOR CRIBBING.
September 26, 1989
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Saginaw Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS BENDING A BOLT HE HAD THE HEAD OF THE BOLT BETWEEN HIS LEGS WITH BOTH HANDS ON EXPANDER & BENT THE BOLT & FELT A BURNING IN HIS GROIN
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
DUE TO POWER OUTAGE COAL IN DRYING CHAMBER LAID DOWN ON BED & IGNITED DUE TO TEMPERATURE MAINTAINED IN CHAMBER. INJURED WAS HELPING FIRE DEPARTMENT SPRAY WATER, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & SPRAYING R OCK DUST WHEN HE WAS OVERCOME BY SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE.
September 26, 1989
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Energy West Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS GETTING INTO ELECTRIC POWERED SCOOP. SCOOP WAS PARKED ON INCLINE. DOOR SHOT ON HAND.
September 26, 1989
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HE STARTED TO DISMOUNT D9 CAT COZER WHEN HIS ROOT CAUGHT ON COLUMN. AND HE FELL HITTING HIS LEFT KNEE ON A PIECE OF METAL. TRANSULATED BY RICHARD DURAN.
September 26, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED STATED THAT AS HE GOT OFF THE SECTION BELT OF UNIT #1, HE SLIPPED ON THE WET BOTTOM, STRIKING HIS LEFT SHOULDER AGAINST THE BELT AND HIS METATARSAL BOOTS CAUGHT ON THE BELT ROLLER GREA SE FITTING, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO FALL.
September 26, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING ON A SHUTTLE CAR TRAILING CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
September 26, 1989
IL · Coal
stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast
POWERED HAULAGE
Kenellis Energies Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HAD HIS LEG OUTSIDE CAB WHILE BACKING TRACTOR UP TO CAR OF BLOCKS.CAUGHT LEG BETWEEN THE TWO CAUSING FX OF RIGHT LOWER LEG.
September 26, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL WAS PALLETIZING SACKS AND FELL OFF OF TRUCK
September 26, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Jent & Franks Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current
FAN QUIT RUNNING, HE WENT OVER TO RESTART FAN, PUSHED START BOTTON ON LINE STARTER, LINE STARTER BLEW UP BURNING HIS LEFT HAND, PART OF LEFT HAND AND PART OF LEFT SHOULDER.
September 26, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ROD MILL, USED FOR GRINDING BLAST HOLE PATTERNS ON THE MILL WASHING BRACKETR. AS HE LIFTED MILL HE HEARD A SNAP AND FEL TPAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. LEFT SHOULDER SPRAIN.
September 26, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
OTHER
Azusa Rock Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
POSSIBLE INSECT.
September 26, 1989
OH · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Waterloo Coal Co., Inc. · Struck against a moving object
WHILE DUMPING A LOAD OF STONE FROM THE TRUCK WHILE SITTING IN THE CAB, THE SCOPE WHICH LIFTS THE BED TO DUMP, CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE BED TO FALL AND HIT THE FRAME AND QUICKLY JARRING THE CAB C AUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER.
September 26, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator
MACHINERY
EE WAS DRIVING THE CP DRILL TRUCK INTO THE MAIN CUT. HE WAS CHANGING GEARS AND COULD NOT GET IT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT COULD NOT STOP. HE JUMPED OUT OF THE TRUCK BEFORE T HE TRUCK TURNED OVER.
September 26, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Agri-Chemicals Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS REMOVING HARD, COMPACTED MATERIAL FROM CONRETE FLOOR WITH A SHOVEL. DURING THE PROCESS, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE RIGHT LOWER ABDOMEN. INJURY WAS DESCRIBED AS A HERNIA, REQUIRING SURGERY FOR REPAIR.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING UP SILO TUBE WHEN HE SLIPPED TWISTING HIS ANKLE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJ WALKING UNDER BASKET IN BATHHOUSE WHILE AN EMPL WAS PULLING UP HIS BASKET.THE CHAIN HOLDING BASKET BROKE AND IT FELL STRUCK INJ ON HEAD CUTTING HEAD ABOVE AND BEIND RIGH EAR 10 STITCHES.
September 26, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE STATES HE WAS HELPING CHANGE A SCOOP TIRE WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN TIRE AND SCOOP FINDER.
September 26, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CAUGHT RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN HOSE PORT AND SPILL PLATE.
September 26, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by falling object
MOUNTING CURB W/MOWER FOOT GOT CAUGHT UNDER MOWER DECK AND PULLED DRIVER OFF.MOWER THEN JUMPED CURB AND FELL ON LEG.
September 26, 1989
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cold Spring Granite Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
BENT DOWN TO PICK UP GROUT, PAIN SHOT UP THROUGHBACK IN MIDDLE LOWER BACK
September 26, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Barrett Industries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS JUMP STARTING BOBCAT FRONT END LOADER WHEN THE ENGINE ACCESS DOOR BLEW AGAINST HIS LEG AND ANKLE CAUSING A BRUISE ON THE SIDE OF HIS LEG JUST BELOW HIS KNEE.
September 26, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Arizona Flux Mines Inc · Struck by falling object
DRILLING RAISE ROUND WHEN ROCK FELL FROM BACK AND HIT HIS RIGHT ARM.
September 26, 1989
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
shaft repair, skip tender, station tender
POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE SAID WAS DRIVING THE FORKLIFT AND HE FELT PAIN AT THE WAIST AND R LEG
September 26, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Presque Isle Corp · Struck against a moving object
OPER FONT END LOADER TO LOAD TRUCK, FLOOR UNEVEN TRYING TO DIG STONE TO KEEP EVEN THIS WA JARRING HIM CAUSING BACK PROBLEMS AND SORE HIP
September 26, 1989
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LIFT OVERCAST, DROPPED ON LEG RIGHT LACEDRATED IT
September 26, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Aggregates Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A MOTOR OFF A SPPED REDUCER & TRIED TO SHAKE IT WHILE LIFTING. THE MOTOR FLIPPED & PINCHED EMPLOYEE'S FINGER AGAINST THE MOTOR & THE WALKWAY EDGE.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS INSTALLING A TRACK BOLT IN HEEL BLOCK, HE TOLD ANOTEHR EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE BOLT BUT HAD HIS FINGER ON BOLT HEAD. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE STRUCK THE BOLT USING A 8 L B. HAMMER AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE'S TIP END OF RIGHT RING FINGER.
September 26, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Briar Hill Stone Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WENT TO LEAN OVER TO PICK UP WEDGE. HE STEPPED ON A STONE THE WRONG WAY AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.
September 26, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Midwest Portland Cement · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING INTO A WHEELBARROW AND THE MAN BESIDE HIM PICKED UP THE WHEELBARROW AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS. THIS RESULTED IN THE WHEELBARROW HITTING HIM IN THE LEG WHICH CAUSED HIM TO REINJURE HIS BACK.
Wolverine Mining Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS GOING OFF PORCH TO TAKE THE MAIL, HER FOOT WEWNT IN HOLE IN PORCH FLOOR AND TRIPPED HER. SHE CAUGHT THE RAIL TO KEEP FROM FALLING DOWN STEPS.
September 26, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS DRIVING SERVICE TRUCK AROUND YARD DOING MAINTENACNE AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. AT ONE POINT THE GROUND WAS UNEVEN AND AS HE DROVE AROUND A TURN THE SEAT SHIFTED IN THE TRUCK STRAINING HIS BA CK.
September 26, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Parker Brothers & Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS CLEANING UNDER CONVEYOR BELT WITH HAND SHOVEL WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK
September 26, 1989
VA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Fincastle Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING TO HELP STOP A RUNAWAY RAIL CAR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN, HURTING HIS RIGHT LEG AND LEFT HAND.
September 26, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPERATING A S/CAR, A PIECE COAL HIT IN EYE.
September 26, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE FLUIDS IN THE MOTOR OF A HAUL TRUCK WHICH HE WAS OPERATING AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A RIGHT FRACTURED HIP.
September 26, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whitaker Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE IS OFF FROM WORK DUE TO A PREVIOUS INJURY. IT IS A NEW ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE TIME LAPES. FRACTURE RIGHT THUMB.
September 26, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONG WALKWAY AND STATED THAT HE TRIPPED OVER THE HEAD OF A BOLT IN PLANKING. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL AGAINST THE RUNNING CONVEYOR AND HIS ARM WAS ABRAIDED BY THE CON VEYOR BELTING.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING, WHEN HE SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK.
September 26, 1989
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Jacob's Creek Stone Company Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS NAILING A BOARD ON A PALLET; ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OPERATING A FORK LIFT PUSHED A PALLET AGAINST HIS FOOT.
September 26, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS COLLARING A DRILL HOLE OVERHEAD A PIECE OF ROCK DISLODGED BY THE DRILLING ACTIVITY FELL & STRUCK HIS RIGHT ARM RESULTING IN A LACERATION
September 26, 1989
KY · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
REACHED DOWN TO PUT INER CABLE ON CABLE ON CABLE HORN WHILE MACHINE WAS TILL MOVING & MASHED RIGHT HAND BETWEEN MINER CABLE & CABLE HORN.
September 26, 1989
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairfax Materials Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
VICTIM WAS PULLING BIN DOORS ON PRODUCT BINS & STRAINED PACK.
September 26, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
ELECTRICAL
Flag Rock Inc · Flash burns (electric)
EE WENT TO ELECTRICAL VAN TO SHUIT CONVEYOR BELT OFF. BOX SHORTED OUT.
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED ON ROCK CAUSING EMPL TO TWIST AND HURT HIS BACK
Beckham Brothers Ready Mix · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CONDITIONS NORMAL NO SPECIFIC CAUSATIVE FACTOR EMPL WAS USING SHOVEL TO REMOVE SOME LOOSE MATERIAL FROM UNDER CONVEYOR WHEN LEFT SHOULDER BEGAN HURTING.
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING OUT OT MANTRIP INJ RIBS
September 26, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrett Paving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DECENDING DOWN THE LADDER FOOT SLIPPED CAUGHT HIMSELF THUS TWISTING NECK WILL BE OFF WORK FOR ONE OR TWO DAYS
September 26, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LOADING TRUCK AFERWARDS CLIMBED UP ON TOP OF PALLET TO STICK PACKING SLIP ON PALLET BEFORE IT HE THEN JUMPED OFF THE PALLET AND FELT PAIN ON LOWER R SIDE OF STOMACH
September 26, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales
ELECTRICAL
Harper Brothers Inc · Contact with electrical current
LIGHTENING STRUCK BETWEEN SCLES AND GATE HOUSE CURRENT TRAVELED TO BOTH STRUCTURES THROUGH COMPUTER WIRING AND CLAIMANT LOW GRADE SHOCK.
Tennessee Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING AT FACE OF #3 ENTRY AND SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN.SPRAINED HIS KNEE.
September 25, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE STEPPED OFF SEAL MACHINE AND BUMPED HIS KNEE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 9-27-89.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL USING HANDTOOL-JACK BAR-TIGHTENING JACK.THE HANDLE SLIPPED ALLOWING EMPL TO BE STRUCK ON FOREHEAD WITH HANDLE.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLYOYEE WAS LOADING OLD PARTS ONTO CAR WITH SCOOP. INJURED SAID HE WENT TO LIFT ONE END OF A RAM JACK AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 25, 1989
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN CLEANING ROCK OFF OF A MINER HE LAID AN APPROX 5FT LONG R OCKBAR ON THE MINER & APPROX 6IN OF IT WAS LAYING OVER THE EDGE OF THE MINER WHEN HE ROLLED A LARGE ROCK OFF OF THE MINER IT HIT THE ROCK BAR CAUSING THE ROCKBAR TOFLY UP TOWARDS HIM & IT STRUCK HIM ON THE RT CHEEK ON THE FACE FRACTU RING HIS CHEEK BONE
September 25, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Aero Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS INT HE NO.8 WORKING FACE NEAR THE RIGHT RIB WHEN A PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 3 1/2 FT. WIDE X 6 FT. LONG X 6 IN. THICK STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE AND HIP.
September 25, 1989
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE REMOVING LARGE ROCK INJURED FELT PAIN IN HIS CHEST.
September 25, 1989
MO · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING A 992-C LOADER. PULLED HIMSELF UP ON HAND RAIL AND STRUCK MIRROR WITH NOSE. EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING LOADER FROM REAR TIRE. (NOTE) EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOOSING TIME UNT IL 10-11-89.
R & F Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE STEPPED ON STEP OF OFFICE TRAILER WITH RIGHT LEG, REACHED FOR DOOR HANDLE. DOOR LATCH CAUGHT ON JAMB RESULTING IN SHARP RIGHT LOWER BACK PAIN. HE DID NOT SLIP OFF THE STEP DID NOT FALL BA CKWARDS.
September 25, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS GETTING OUT OF OPERATORS CAB OF REFUSE TRUCK AND WHEN HE WAS DESCENDING STEPS HE STATED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT LEG.
September 25, 1989
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Kenellis Energies Inc · Struck against a moving object
MINER BOUNCED AND JAMMED LOWER BACK.
September 25, 1989
CO · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
OTHER
Colowyo Coal Company L P · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHRONIC TYPE OF INJURY NOT RELATED TO ANY SPECIFIC INCIDENT
Drummond Company, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STEPPED DOWN FROM HIS WELDING STAND AND TWISTED HIS R KNEE
September 25, 1989
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLED MUSCLE IN STOMACH CLOSING DOORS ON R R CARS
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS TAKING A ROUND TIMBER OFF OF THE FRONT END LOADER FORKS TO LOAD ONTO A SUPPLY TRAILER WHEN ONE END OF THE TIMBER SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND LANDED ON TOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT.
Queenstake Resources (Usa) Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE PUSHING LEG UP ON JACK LEG HE TOOK A STEP WHILE TURNING AT WHICH POINT LEFT KNEE BUCKLED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL. LEFT KNEE SLIGHTLY SWOLLEN AND DISCOLORED.
September 25, 1989
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS WORKING ON DRAGLINE REPAIR. EMPL WAS WALKING UP SLIGHT INCLINE SLIPPED DUE TO MUDDY CONDITIONS & STRAINED ANKLE.
Hobet Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS AIR ARCHING METAL FROM DRAGLINE TUB WHEN THE OLD LINER FELL OFF IT STRUCK HIM ON THE UPPER LEGS AND HURT BACK. HE RETURNED TO WORK 12-11, AND WENT OFF AGAIN ON 12-13, DUE TO PRE EXITING CONDITION. 12-12 MR PAULEY INFORMED HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE WAS RESTRICTED FROM CLIMBING ADN WAS TAKING MEDICATION WHICH MADE HIM DROWSY. HIS OCCUPTATION REQUIRES WELDING FROM UP TO 200 FT IN
September 25, 1989
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
3 NORTH WEST LONGWALL AT NEXT TO LAST SHIELD ON THE TAILGATE. ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE SHIELDS AND STRUCK THE RIGHT HAND CAUSING A COMPOUND FRACTURE OF THE RIGHT HAND.
MINER WAS CAUGHT IN ROOF FALL ON FINAL PUSH OUT CAUSING INJURY TO OPER
September 25, 1989
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
J T N Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PUSHING SPOIL WITH THE DOZER WHEN HE RAN OVER A ROCK AND JARRED HIMSELF. DOCTOR'S REPORT SAID THAT HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT TESTICLE. (INGUINAL STRAIN RIGHT SIDE)
September 25, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WALKING FROM BLDG. BACK TO OPER SHACK, STUMBLED AND FELL STRIKING R LEG ON ROCK CUTTING SM HOLE IN LEG JUST BELOW KNEE
September 25, 1989
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LOADING CRIB TIES ON A SCOOPE WHEN HE INJURED HIS BACK.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS LETTING OUT CHAIN TO BASKET IN LOCKER ROOM WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN MIDDLE OF LOWER BACK.
Laswell Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING KIFE TO SPLIT PC OF FILAMENT SUCTION HOSE, HOLDING THE HOSE ON FLOOR PULLING KNIFE WITH R HAND HOSE TWISTED , KNIFE PULLED ACROSS L INDEX FINGER.
September 25, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE VICTIM WAS ROOF BOLTING AND A PIECE OF GOB ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS APPROX. 4X2 AND STRUCK THE VICTIM ON THE LEFT FOREARM.
Karst Robbins Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS LOADING RAILS ON A FLAT CAR WHEN HE ALLOWED HIS LEFT THUMB TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO RAILS.
September 25, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHE WAS UNLOADING CRIB BLOCKS FROM SCOOP ON UNITRAC WHEN SHE CAUGHT HER LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN BLOCK & SHIELD LEG.
Preston Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE STEPPING OFF AN OVERCASUT THE EMPLOYEE SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO PRESTON MEMORIAL ER TO WHICH ALL X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE. THE EMPLOYEE IS PRESENTLY UNDERGOING REHAB. AT MORGARTOWN PHYSICAL REA. ASSOC.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SLEWING A TRACK RAIL INTO PLACE WHEN HE FELT PAIN BETWEEN SHOULDERS AND BACK.
September 25, 1989
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South-East Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE GOB FROM TAILPIECE, HE SLIPPED AND LET HIS HANDS GET BETWEEN BELT AND ROLLERS, HURTING PALM AND BACK OF LEFT HAND AND FINGERS OF BOTH HANDS. HAPPENED AT #4 BELT DRIV E.
September 25, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING NORMAL WORK ACTIVITIES AS A STOPE MINER IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING THE DRILL STEEL IN PLACE IN THE CHUCK OF THE JACKLEG DRILL OUT OF A DRILL HOLE HE STRAINED A GROIN MUS CLE
September 25, 1989
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mathies Coal Company · Struck by falling object
19 1/2 FACE VICTIM WAS ASSISTING IN UNLORD CORE BLOCK FROM A SUPPLY CAR. WHEN THE PILE OF BLOCK SHIFTED AND ROLLED ONTO VICTIMS RIGHT FOOT. THIS ACCIDNET INVOLVED NO VIOLATIONS OF THE APPROV ED RULES AND OR REGULATIONS.
September 25, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL FELT PAIN IN LOW BACK OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR AFTER HITTING BUMP IN ROADWAY.BEGAN MISSING WORK 10-2-89.
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON A RUG IN THE SCALE HOUSE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO KEEP FROMFALLING, EMPLOYEE JERKED HER HEAD BACK, INJURING BACK AND NECK.
September 25, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HANDLING BAGS OF CON MIX,WRENCHED HIS BACK.
September 25, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CHIMBING DOWN FORM CAT SLIPPED FELL HITTING HIP AND WRENCHING BACK ON ROCK
September 25, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INSTALL RF BOLTS TRAINED BAK PUSHING ON BOLT
September 25, 1989
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tunnelton Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
GOING THRU DOOR, FELL ON BACK LANDED ON CEMENT BLOCK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS HOLDING TRACK WRENCH AS ANOTHER EMPL PUSHED DOWN TO TIGHTEN BOLT IN TRACK THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF BOLT CAUSING INJURED TO CATCH HIS FINGER BETWEEN TRACK AND WRENCH
Hecla Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT SIDE 1ST THING IN MORNING NOT WARMED UP YET.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT WHILE MAKING A BELT LAYUP SHE STEPPED ON A CABLE & TRIPPED TWISTING HER LEFT ANKLE THIS OCCURRED IN THE BELT ENTRY BY BELT TAIL OF UNIT #5
September 25, 1989
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS CLEANING AROUND 2 BELT DRIVE 4 SOUTH MAINS HE WAS USING WHEEL BARROW AND SHOVEL TO LOAD WET COAL AND GOB HE SAYS HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE SHOVELING OUT OF WHEEL BARR OW AND PUTTING IT ONTO BELT
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE ROOF BOLTING,SLIPPED ON COAL.TWISTED BODY,COMPLAINED OF LOW BACK PAIN.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE LIFTED THE LID ON THE SCOOP AND FETL A PAIN IN HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK OR GO TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL 10-2-89.
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE MOUNTED A CABLE REEL ONTO CABLE STANDS USING STANDARD PROCEDURE. AFTER COMPLETING THE JOB, HE FELT TIGHTNESS IN BACK MUSCLES. DX - LOWER BACK STRAIN.
I NAME WAS BREAKING A STONE A CORNER CHIPPED OUT ON TOP AND FELL DOWN HITTING HIM IN THE SHOULDER AND ELBOW
September 25, 1989
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object
CLEANING SHEAR WATER SPRAYS WHEN THE ROOF FELL BEHIND LONGWALL SHIELDS BLOWING FINE COAL DUST IN BOTH EYES.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT AS HE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS IN PANEL LID ON A SHUTTLE CAR HE WAS BENT OVER PUSHING ON HANDLE OF SOCKET WRENCH AND WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO BUMP INTO CORNER PANEL WITH HIS FACE.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MOVING CONT MINER CABLE FT SLIPPED FELL TO GROUND
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS GETTING INTO A UNATRAC WHEN HE HIT HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST THE CAB ENTRANCE BRUISING IT.
September 25, 1989
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE TRIPPED WHILE WALKING AND HAD PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING PIN SUPPLIES ON SCOOP, HE PICKED UP A BOX OF RESIN GLUE OFF A SUPPLY CAR, HE TURNED TO LAY IT ON SCOOP,HIS FOOT WAS BESIDE A PIECE OF MINER CABLE, HE TURNED HIS UPPER BODY BUT HE COULDNT TURN HIS LEGS BECAUSE OF HIS FOOT AGAINST THE CABLE.
Cyprus Shoshone Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
WHILE WALKING BY SHUTTLE CAR, EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT BY FALLING RIB, CAUSING BRUISE ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
ON M/LINE HAULAGE AT 49 + 00 BLOCK EMPLOYEE HAND LOADING PIECE OF ROCK, PICKED UP ROCK AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT PIECE ROCK INTO LOW END EMPTY, STRUCK HAND-FINGER OF RIGHT HAND BETWEEN ROCK AND LOW END EMPTY.
September 25, 1989
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuluksak Dredging Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED ANKLE AT UNKOWN TIME. ANKLE BEGAN TO HURT LATER IN THE DAY.
September 25, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
OPERATOR WENT UP RAMP TO DUMP BUCKET LOAD AS HE DUMPED BUCKET ENGINE STOPPED OR DIE. MACHINE ROLLED BACK AS HE HAD NO WAY TO STOP PANICED SO HE JUMPED OFF MACHINE TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
September 25, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THE EMPLOYEE HAD MOUNTED THE FRONT OF THE HAUL PAK HE WAS TO DRIVE, SO HE COULD MAKE A MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE MOTOR. HE HAD FINISHED AND WAS CLIMBING DOWN, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO TH E GROUND, SPRAINING HIS LOWER BACK.
Asarco Inc · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS TO HAVE FELL THROUGH THE LADDER OPENING AS HE WAS PREPARING TO DESEND THE LADDER.
September 25, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mt Hope Rock Products Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WALKING BY FRONT OFFICE TRIPPED OVER FOOT LACES
September 25, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Morie Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WALKING ACROSS AREA, EMPL STRUCK AND INJURED BY FORKLIFT STACKING PALLETS AND HAD BACKED AWAY FROM STACK.TIRE WENT OVER EMPL LEFT HEEL AND FORKLIFT BODY SCRAPED ANKLE AND LOWER LEG.
September 25, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
LTV Steel Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE UNPLUGGING SOUTH DISCHARGE LEG ON D1 FURNACE HE PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
September 25, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING BUCKETS OF PORTLAND CEMENT-35 LBS FROM FLOOR TO COUNTER TOP.TWISTED HIS BODY WHILE KEEPING FEET PLANTED.THIS CAUSED RIGHT KNEE TO TWIST WHILE CARRYING FULL BUCKET.
September 25, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS COLLARING A DRILL HOLE ON THE HANGING WALL RIB OF A PILLAR PULL PROJECT A SMALL SHARP PIECE OF ROCK DISLODGED BY THE DRILLING ACTIVITY FELL & STRUCK HIS FINGER CATCHING IT BETWEEN THE ROCK & THE HANDLE OF THE ROCKDRILL RESULTING IN A LACERATION
September 25, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE IS A CLASSIFIED GENERAL UNDERGROUND LABORER, BUT WAS WORKING AS A ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR. THE EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A ROOF BOLT OF (UNKNOWN LENGTH) OFF OF THE MINE FLOOR WHEN HE FELT HIS BACK "POP".
September 25, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inland Steel Mining Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED REMOVED THE RETAINING NT ON THE BELL CRANK PIN ON HAUL TRUCK. ALLOWING IT TO BE FREE IN THE HOUSING. HE DROPPED A WRENCH AND BENT DOWN UNDER THE PIN TO PICK IT UP. JUST THEN THE PIN FELL, STRICKING THE INJURED ON THE SHOULDER BLADES.
September 25, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AS EMPLOYEE WAS DISEMBARKING THE TRUCK SHE HAD JUST PARKED SHE LOST HER BALANCE & GRABBED THE DOOR HANDLE WITH HER RT HAND THIS RESULTED IN A STRAIN TO HER RT SHOULDER
September 25, 1989
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Fall onto or against objects
HE WAS STEPPING UP ON TRUCK FRAME FROM FUEL TANK. HIS FOOT SLIPPED, AND HUNG ON FRAME OF TRUCK WHEN HE FELL.
September 25, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R L O'Neal & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBED IN BIN TO RETRIEVE A TAPE. CLIMBING OUT OF BIN EXPER LITTLE PAIN IN L WRIST . WRIST SWOLLEN PAINFUL DR EXAM AND X RAY DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS IN JOINT.
September 25, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
Lafarge Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN OFF THE TOP OF HIS MOBILE SWEEPER WITH AN AIR HOSE HIS HOSE GOT A KINK IN IT AND HE STARTED TO STRAIGHTEN IT AT THAT MOMENT THE HOSE BECAME UNKINKED AND THE FREE END OF THE AIR HOSE STRUCK HIM ON THE SAFETY GLASSES ON HIS R EYE THE FRAME OF THE SAFETY GLASSES CUT HIS EYEBROW REQUIRING A FEW STITCHES
September 25, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Delhi Mining Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE REPLACING COVER FOR CONVEY THE COVER SLIPPED FROM OPER R AHND STRUCK L HAND. FINGERS
INJURED WAS PARKING CATERPILLAR WATER TRUCK #1453 AFTER IT HAD BEEN SERVICED IN THE SHOP INJURED WAS CLIMBING DOWN STEPS WHEN HE LOST HIS GRIP ON HANDRAILS <HE WAS WEARING RUBBER GLOVES| INJUR ED FELL APPROXIMATELY THREE <3|FT TO THE GROUND INJURED LANDED HITTING LEFT HAND ON GROUND
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE GETTING ON WATER TRUCK EMPLOYEES LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BUMPER.HE CAUGHT HIMSELF FROM FALLING TO THE GROUND BUT FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.DIAGNOSIS: MUSCLE SPASM HE BEGAN TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK ON 10-17-89.
Calmat Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS TRYING TO HOLD OVERHEAD PIECE OF STEEL WITH LEFT HAND & TRYING TO CLAMP IT WITH C CLAMP USING RIGHT HAND. MAN BASKET MOVED & MADE EMPL LET GO OF CLAMP CAUSING CLAMP TO HIT EMPL ON FOR EHEAD.
September 25, 1989
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Saint-Gobain Proppants · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS DESCENDING LADDER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS BACK.
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING PRESSURIZED COOLER DOOR.
September 25, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
MACHINERY
White Rock Quarries · Fall from machine
WHILE THE DRAGLINE WAS DUMPING ITS BUCKET LOAD AND REVERSING DIRECTION, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL. HE PUT OUT HIS HAND TO BREAK HIS FALL.
September 25, 1989
HI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laie Concrete & Aggregate Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EMPL WAS MOVING A ROCK WHEN ANOTHER ROCK ROLLED AND STRUCK HIS R HAND MIDDLE FINGER OF R HAND BROKEN
September 25, 1989
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
EMPL STANDING BESIDE BOLTING MACHINE WATCHING OPERATOR .PIECE OF STONE 36" X 17" X 2-3" FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING EMPL ON HEAD AND NECK.
September 25, 1989
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
EMPL USING WATER CANNON TO SETTLE DUST IN WORKING AREA.HOSE BLEW OFF AND PRESSURE KNOCKED EMPL OFF TOP OF TANK.,EMPL FELL ONTO BACK CAUSING BRUISES AND SWELLING IN LOWER BACK AREA.
September 25, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cosby-Carmichael Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
STEPPING OFF FRONT PRCH OF THE ONTO GRAVEL ROAD THE GRAVEL SHIFTING CAUSING HIS ANKLE TO TWIST AND HIM TO FALL. RESULTED IN STRINED TENDINS LIGAMONET IN ANKLE FOOT AREA.
September 25, 1989
TN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Allied Coal Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
CUTTING METAL WITH TORCH, PASSED TOO CLOSE TO L HAND CAUSING BURN
September 25, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE TYING IN A SHOT, HE STEPPED IN A DRILL HOLE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
September 25, 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
Hanson Aggregates East Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS MOUNTING HIS TRUCK WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS FOOTING HE CAUGHT HIMSELF AND STRAINED HIS BACK IN THE PROCESS IN EE WORKED THE REST OF THE DAY. HE EXPERIENCED PAI N DURING THE NIGHT AND NEXT MORING AND WENT TO DR DR EXAMINED HIM AND PRESSERIPED MUSCLE RELAERS AND PAIN PILLS. EE REMIND AT HOME DUE TO PAIN AND EFFECT OF PILLS.
September 25, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REBUILFING SPARE CYCLONES AND HAD REACHED THE POINT WHERE HE HAD TO CHANGE THE INLET HEAD LINER,TO DO THIS HE HAD TO ROLL THE INLET HEAD OVER AND KNOCK THE LINER OUT FROM THE BACK SIDE.EMPLOYEE BENT OVER THE INLET HEAD AND ROLLED IT OVER.HE FELT A SUDDEN PAIN IN HIS BACK AND HAD DIFFICULTY STRAIGHTENING UP.DIAGNOSIS:ACUTE LS SPASM.HE BEGAN TO LOSE TIM
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE STEPPED OFF CEMENT OR CONCRETE PLATFORM,DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND HIS LEG BENT BACKWARD HURTING RIGHT KNEE.EMPLOYEE DIDN'T GO TO DR UNTIL 03-21-90,KNEE HAD BOTHERED HIM SINCE 09 -25-89.EMPLOYEE DIDN'T START LOSING TIME UNTIL 05-21-90.THIS IS REASON FOR LATE REPORTING.
September 24, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eller & Olsen Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING HEAVY METAL NOTHING SEEMED TO HURT DURING THE SUNDAY WORKDAY LEFT AT 200OPM WENT HOME & RT SHOULDER BECAME PAINFUL HE STAYED OFF FROM WORK ON 09-25-89 & WEMT TP DPC PM 09-26 WE WERE IN FORMED BY I NAME ON 0850AM 092689
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS HOOKING SHEAVE TO METAL STRAP OVER TRACK ENTRY WHEN A PICE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP,STRIKING HIS LEFT ANKLE.B-1 HEAD DRIVE-TRACK ENTRY.
MOBILIZING, SLIPPED AND FELL OFF OF DRILL RIG.
September 24, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING AIR POWERED CHAIN SAW, AIR HOSE CAME OFF, WHIPPED AROUND STRUCK EMP ON ACHILLES TENDON BRUISE
September 24, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL UNPLUGGING GRATE LAUNDER WITH BLOW PIPES AND WATER HOSES.COMPLAINED OF SORENESS AT END OF SHIFT.SEEN BY DR 9-25 DIAG-HERNIA,ABDOMEN TAKEN OFF WORK AND SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY 9-27-89.
September 24, 1989
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Utah Fuel Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED HAD JUST COMPLETED AIR ARCHING THE BUMPER BY THE SCRUBBER OFF THE MINES, AS EE HIT THE BUMPER WITH A DOUBLE JACK TO BREAK IT LOOSE THE BUMPER REBOUNCDED OFF THE MINER AND LANDED ON HIS FOOT.
September 24, 1989
CO · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE ROOF BOLTING SOME CAP ROCK FELL, THE EMPLOYEE TURNED TO MOVE AWAY AND SLIPPED AND TWISTED ANKLE.
September 24, 1989
VA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
POWERED HAULAGE
Misty-Bec Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
HIT BACK ON SIDE OF DECK WHEN IT WENT OVER ROUGH PLACE IN HAULWAY.
Rosebud Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS REMOVING A LARGE PIECE OF STONE FROM BELT WHICH WAS ON RIGID STRUTURE HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE AND SIDE RAIL
September 24, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING @#5 KILN, 3RD PIER, N.SIDE. EMPLOYEE DESCENDED 3FT-3 RUNG LADDER WHEN LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF MIDDLE LADDER RUNG-FOOT TWISTED AS EMPLOYEE CONTACTED CONCRETE FLOOR. NO DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AS RESULT OF INJURY TO EMPLOYEE.
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS WELDING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT HE WAS LEANING ON IT WITH HIS LEFT ARM ABOVE HIS HEAD AND WELDING WITH OTHER. HIS LEFT ARM FELL A SLEEP. HE DID NOT BOTHER TO MOVE HIT ARM AND COMPLAIN ED OF IT HURTING LATER.
September 24, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fordyce Company · Fall from machine
EMPL JUMPED OFF CONVEYOR AND LANDED ON LARGE ROCK FX 5TH METATARSAL OF LEFT FOOT.
September 23, 1989
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South-East Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS PUTTING A CAP WEDGE UNDER THE WHEEL OF A GOODMAN MULE TO HOLD IT ON A HILL AND GOT HIS LITTLE FINGER UNDER THE CAP WEDGE AND BOTTOM-HAPPENED ON MAIN LINE.
Limpus Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects
HE WAS FUELING HIS HAUL UNIT, WHEN HE WENT TO STEP OFF THE UNIT HE TRIPPED ON THE FUEL HOSE AND TWISTED THIS ANKLE.
September 23, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
OTHER
Hobet Mining Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FUELING TRUCK SOMEONE BLOWED HORN AND HE LOOK AROUND TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING.
Blue Circle Cement · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING MOTOR AND SLIPPED ON WET DUST ON THE FLOOR HURTING HIS BACK.
September 23, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Central Stone Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A LOAD OF LIME TO TOP OF LIME PILE TO DUMP ON IT. HE BACKED TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE AND THE STOCKPILE CAVED OFF, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO GO OVER AND TO TURN OVER. THE ENDLOADER HAD LOADED OUT QUITE A BIT OF LIME EARLIER IN THE DAY.
September 23, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gateway Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING A LINK OF A CHAIN WITH A HAMMER. HE MISSED THE LINK HE WAS HOLDING AND STRUCK HIS HAND.
Crockett Collieries (Ky) Inc · Struck against a moving object
I NAME STATED THAT WHILE TAKING THE PERSNNEL TRIP TO THE FACE HE RAN OVER A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK IN THE #3 ENTRY TWO BREAKS OUTBY THE FACE BOUNCING HIM IN THE DECK OF THE SCOOP CAUSING PAIN IN L OWER BACK
September 23, 1989
WV · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hobet Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING TO GET BULK TRUCK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 23, 1989
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE SEALING A BREAKER IN THE BUILDING, A PIECE OF SCALE FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND.
September 23, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL STATED WHILE RIDING IN WEST VIRGINIS ARMATURE RAILRUNNER ON MAIN WEST TRACK AT #51 CROSS CUT A PIECE OF TOP FELL OUT APPROX 3' BY 5' BY 7" THICK STRIKING HIM ONHEAD NECK AND SHOULDER AREA CAUSING ABRASIONS AND CONTUSIONS TO THOSE AREAS
New Era Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPING CARRY A ROLL OF CHAIN AND HURT HIS BACK.
Davidson Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STAED THAT HE WAS SERVICING MINER, PICKED UP 5 GALLON BUCKET OF OIL AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
September 23, 1989
OH · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck against a moving object
EMPL WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR ON RAMP WHILE TRAVELING DOWNWARD BRAKES FAILED & S/CAR STRUCK RIB CAUSING STRAIN TO EMPLS LOWER BACK.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CLEANING OFF THE TOP OF MINER A PC OF SCALE ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIMIN THE L KIDNEY AREA MASHING HIM AGAINST THE MINER.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING POWER SUPPLY BOX OFF OF SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE EXPERINCED PAIN IN HIS BACK.
September 23, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE DRIVING A SHUTTLE CAR INDIVIDUAL CHANGED SEAT DIRECTION AND HURT RIGHT KNEE.ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 04-17-90 BY THE INJURED.NO TIME LOST TILL THIS DATE.
September 23, 1989
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF ROCK 18X18X3 FELL OFF THE TOP OF THE LAST SHIELD ON THE LONGWALL TEARDOWN AND HIT EE ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER.
September 23, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE ALLEGED THAT WHILE INSTALLING 54" BOTTOM ROLLERS HE WAS IN A BENT-OVER POSITION PULLING THE ROLLER HANGER OVER TO HANG ON ROPE STRUCTURE. HE STATED HE PULLED THE MUSCLES IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A PIECE OF BELT ON A 6 TON BATTERY POWDERED LOCOMOTIVE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
September 23, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS TRAMMING DOWN WEST TRACK AT #51 CROSS CUT WHEN A PIECE OF TOP FELL APPROX 3' BY 5' BY 7" THICK STRIKING HIM ON TOP OF HEAD NECK AND SHOULDERS ALSO IT FORCED HIS FACE IN TO FRAME WORK OF RAILRUNNER CAUSING LACERATION TO LIP EMPL RECEIVED MULTIPLE CONTUSION TO NECK AND SHOULDER AREA AND THE LACERATION TO THE LIP WAS SUTURED
September 23, 1989
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS OPERATING LOCOMOTIVE A PIECE OF ROOF FELL & STRUCK HIM ON SIDE OF FACE & HEAD EMPLOYEE BEGUN MISSING WORK ON 093089 ALSO MISSED 100289 RETURNED AGAIN 1003 89
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME WAS LOADING THE WOODEN SLAM DOOR ON TOP OF A SCOOP TO HAUL IT, DURING THE PROCESS OF LOADING THE WOOD DOOR HE SUFFERED A BACK STRAIN.
Pontiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS UNLOADING 60# TRACK RAILS WHEN HE HURT SHOULDER.
September 23, 1989
TN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Green Branch Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN THE PERSONNAL CARRIER GOING TO THE SECTION BY RAIL. THE PERSONAL CARRIER HIT A BATTERY POWER TRACK ROOF BOLTER THAT HAD BEEN LEFT AT THE END OF THE TRACK FORCING THE EM PLOYEE AGAINST, THE BACK OF THE CAR WHICH HE WAS RIDING IN LIEING POSTION ON HIS BACK.
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THIS EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS WALKING THE BELT LINE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND FELL ON HIS LEFT LEG.HE DID NOT START MISSING TIME UNTIL 11-06-89.
Copper Range Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING BOTTOM HOLES WHEN SLAB FELL FROM FACE & HIT HIM IN MIDDLE OF LOWER BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by flying object
MINER WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR A PLUGGED ROCK DUST HOSE WHICH WAS PRESSURIZED F/S HE STRUCK THE HOSE WITH A HAMMER THE HOSE CLEARED BUT FLEW UP STRICKING HIM IN THE FACE
September 23, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Daves Branch Inc · Struck by falling object
SUBJECT TWO OTHER WORKERS HAD PREVOUSLY SHOT INTO THE MINE ROOF TO GAIN MORE HEIGHT FOR AN UNDERGROUND BATTERY CHARGING CHANGING STATION. WHILE THEY WERE RE-BOLTING AND CLEANING THIS AREA UP, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN PERMANENT SUPPORTS STRIKING VICTIM IN HEAD.
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TIGHTENING RACHET JACK ON BELT TAILPIECE AND THE HANDLE SLIPPED OUT OF JACK HITTING HIM IN THE CHEST.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE OLD SUCTION LINE OFF THE BOLTER END OF THE CHUCK WAS TIGHT WHILE TRYING TO TAKE HOSE LOOSE HE SWUNG AT THE SCREWDRIVER THE HAMMER STRUCK THE CHUCK OF THE BOLTER A PIECE OF STEEL OFF THE HAMMER HEAD STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT HAND BETWEEN THUMB & INDEX FINGER
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall onto or against objects
WALKING ACROSS LNG WALL FACE LINE CONCUSSION CREATED BY CAVING RF BEHIND SHIELDS BLEW AGAINST FACELINE CASUING CONTUSION TO R KNEE.
September 22, 1989
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairview Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object
CLEANING DEBRIS FROM SCREEN BEFORE STARTING PLANT.STRUCK LEFT KNEE CAP ON TOP FLANGE OF SCREEN BOX.
September 22, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Kenellis Energies Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MASHED FINGERS ON TOP OF BOLTER BOOM AGAINST CANOPY LEFT HAND RING AND MIDDLE FINGERS.UNIT 1 #2 ENTRY LOST TIME.
September 22, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS LIFTING A BUCKET OF HYDRAULIC OIL WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 22, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Windsor Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS ADVANCING LONGWALL SHIELDS WHEN PONTOON OF #13 SHIELD CAUGHT BOTH LEGS & PUSHED THEM UNDER CABLE TROUGH PART OF PAN LINE.
September 22, 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)
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 5 GAL BUCKET OF 50 WEIGHT OIL TO SERVICE THE MINER AND TURNED TO PICK UP HDY. WRENCH OFF OF 5 GAL BUCKET SITTING ALONG RIB AND EMPLOYEE FELT PULLING IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 22, 1989
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL HAD BEEN GRADING HAUL ROAD.PARKED GRADER AND WAS DISMOUNTING FROM CAB.EMPL HOLDING DISMOUNT BARS WHILE CLIMBING DOWN FROM CAB.FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM HE FELL STRAINING LEFT SHOULD ER AND BACK. CY
September 22, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dravo Lime Company · Fall from machine
THE EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF A TRACTOR AND SLIPPED BECAUSE HE HAD GREASE ON THE BOTTOM OF HIS SHOE.
September 22, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Misty-Bec Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HURT GROIN AREA WHILE GETTING INTO A SCOOP.
September 22, 1989
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shears Construction L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNLOADING CUTTING TORCH AND WELDER OUT OF LOADER BUCKET.BENT OVER TO PICK UP LEAD CHAIN,STRAINED BACK TWISTED BACK.
September 22, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ON 9-22-89, EMPLOYEE CALLED IN AND SAID HE HAD BACK PROBLEMS. HE SAID THAT HE DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT BUT HIS WORK ACTIVITIES CAUSED HIS PROBLEM. HIS FIRST DAY MISSED WAS 9-3-89 AND ON 11-29- 89 OUR WORKER'S COMPENSATION CARRIER CALLED AND SAID THAT WE HAD TO HONOR HIS CASE. I TALKED TO THE LEXINGTON, KY FIELD OFFICE ABOUT THIS.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE REPORTEDLY TWISTED HIS KNEE WHILE STEPPING OUT OF A JITNEY PERSONNEL CARRIER.
Raider Mining Inc · Struck by flying object
WHILE PULLING SHUTTLE CAR WITH SCOOP,CHAIN HIT SHUTTLE CAR,OBJECT HIT OPERATORS EYE.THOUGHT TO BE PAINT FLAKE FROM SHUTTLE CAR.PERSON WORKED REST OF SHIFT.ALSO NEXT SHIFT,THEN WAS OFF 3 DAYS H AD POINT REMOVED FROM EYE.
September 22, 1989
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF TOP FELL FROM BETWEEN THE PINS & HIT THE BACK OF HIS LEFT HEEL & FOOT
September 22, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Midwest Portland Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A COVER FROM A DRAINAGE DITCH AND PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS BACK.
September 22, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canada Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LIFTING A SHUTTLE CAR TIRE AND HE HURT HIS BACK.
September 22, 1989
WV · Coal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
E & A Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL STOPPED BEHIND ROOFBOLTER TO WIPE FACE OFF.BOLTER OPERATOR UNABLE TO SEE EMPL MOVED MACHINE INJURING I.NAME LEFT FOOT WHEN IT GOT PINNED UNDER ROOFBOLTER.
Medusa Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAINT WORKERS PROCEEDED TO TENSION BELT FORM REPAIR LOCATION WITH COME A LONG SHIFTING CONVEY BELT PREVENTED EMP FROM WITHDRAWING LEGS FORM FRAME
September 22, 1989
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LOADING A SHAFT ONTO A LOADER BUCKET WHEN HIS HAND GOT MASHED BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND BUCKET CAUSING A FRACTURED INDEX FINGER.
September 22, 1989
NM · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I,NAME STRAINED HIS BACK, WHEN HE BENT DOWN AND PICKED UP A BEARING.
September 22, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
A J Brauer Stone Inc · Struck by falling object
IRON RAIL ON STONE CUTTER CAME DOWN ON TOP OF STEEL TOED BOOT. BROKE BIG TOE AND RECEIVED STITCHES.
September 22, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Covia Solutions Inc. · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A PIECE OF 1/2" X 4' X 10' IU.H.M.W. PLASTIC SHEETING. PLASTIC SHEETING SLIPPED OUT OF CO-WORKER'S HANDS AND FELL ON INJURED'S FOOT. HURT GRAND RIGHT TOE.
September 22, 1989
UT · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
United States Fuel Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL WAS OPERATING A UNI-HAULER (COAL HAULER) HE HIT A BUMP IN THE HAULAGE ROAD THROWING HIM OUT OF THE SEAT AND INTO THE CAB FRAME THE IMPACT CUASED THE EMPL TO FEEL PAIN IN HIS NECK AND ALSO GAVE HIM A SERVERE HEADACHE
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A 1 1/4IN WATER HOSE OVER HIS SHOULDER IN BINS AREA WATER HOSE GOT CAUGHT ON A STAIRWAY CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO STRAIN LOWER BACK
Canada Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BELT ON A SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL THUS CAUSING BACK PAINS.
September 22, 1989
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES WHILE LOADING A TRUCK THE HOIST LOCKED AND WENT UP, COULD NOT POWER DOWN, LOADER WENT UP ON END. OUR INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT WITH BUCKET LOADED, HOISTED IN AIR ABOVE TRUCK , THE OPERATOR PULLED TOWARD THE LEFT DOWN A 4 FOOT, SLIGHT GRADE. THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SANK 1' INTO MUD, OPERATOR HIT BRAKES, LOADER TIPPED FRONTWARDS RESTING ON BUCKET.
September 22, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT. HE DRILLED THROUGH A FLY BOARD AND STRUCK THE ROOF. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE NECK.
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall onto or against objects
WALKING ACROSS LNG WALL FACE LINE CONCUSSION CREATED BY CAVING RF, BLEW AGAINST THE FACELINE LACERAT. L HAND
September 22, 1989
CO · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE BUILDING CRIBBING SOME CAP ROCK FELL, WHEN EMPLOYEE MOVED TO GET OUT THE WAY HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE. THE EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 9-25
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ATTEMPT TO GETIN BULL DOZER, FT SLIPPED AND FELT PAIN IN R LEG
September 22, 1989
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Tilcon Connecticut Inc · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING VEHICLE OVER POT HOLES IN QUARRY ROAD AND PULLING BODY HOIST LEVER CAUSED PAIN DEVELOP IN LOWER BACK.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF WIRING UP A MOTOR AT A LOADING BOOM.AS HE KNELT DOWN ON THE MINE FLOOR H EKNELT ON A ROCK WITH HIS KNEE.EMPLOYEE WORKED THE FOLLOWING DAY AND DID NOT REPORT THIS INCIDENT TO THE OPERATOR UNTIL 10-11-89.THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT DETERMINED REPORTABLE UNTIL 12-04-89 WHEN WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION WAS AWARDED.
September 22, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS HOSING DIRT BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE A.C. SCREEN (LINE 14) SUMP. A PILE OF DIRT ABOUT THREE FEET HIGH CAVED IN ON HIS LEGS CAUSING HIS LEGS TO HIT THE SPRAY BAR IN SUMP.
BASF Catalysts LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A STRUSTRAL STEEL BOLT CONNECTION WITH A WRENCH. THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED FALLING ON HIS WRIST, CRACKED RIGHT WRIST.
Jacks Creek Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
BLOCK OF COAL FLEW FROM UNDER SCOOP AND HIT KNEE.
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS UNLOADING WATER PIPE OFF A SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE STATES SOMETHING POPPED IN HIS BACK.
September 22, 1989
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
RUNNING LOADER, ROCK CAME OUT OF SPIL HIT LOADER EMPO JUMPED OUT OF LOADER, SPRAINING ANKLE WHEN HIT GROUND
September 22, 1989
PA · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
ELECTRICAL
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Flash burns (electric)
EMPLOYEE WAS NEXT TO MAIN POWER CABLE FROM CAR TO BATTERY SHE HAD JUST FINISHED CONNECTING THE CABLE & PLUG TO BATTERY WHEN THE CABLE SHORTED CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO BE BURNED FROM THE ARC CRE ATED ON HER RT INNER UPPER THIGH AREA
September 22, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kocher Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RUST ENTERED EYE WHILE HITTING YOKE OF EUCLID TRUCK WITH A HAMMER WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE IT.
September 22, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPL WAS JACKHAMMERING REFRACTORY. HE WAS STANDING ON SAFEWAY SCAFFOLD. HE HAMMERED & CHUNK OF BRICK WHICH WEIGHTED APPROX 400-600#. CHUNK FELL 4' & BROKE TWO 6'X6" BEAMS. BEAM COLLAPSED CAUSI NG EMPL 1 TO FALL 10' EMPL #2 WAS ALSO STANDING SCAFFOLDING & FELL 10'.