Showing the 500 most recent of 2,727 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
November 22, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
Fatality · MACHINERY
Evans Clay Company · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING DISASSEMBLE BOOM,BOOM FELL ON HIM CRUSHED HIS NECK AND CHEST.
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UNDER AN ELEVATED CONVEYOR BELT WHEN SUPPORT CABLE BROKE DROPPING CONVEYOR ON EMPLOYEE.CONVEYOR HAD BEEN TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND WAS NOT OPERABLE AT THE TIME.BROKEN LEG C
WORKER WAS JUST ABOUT TO DESCEND INTO THE QUARRY ON A LADDER WHEN HE FELL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE QUARRY.WORKER FELL APPROXIMATELY 20-24 FEET.
November 10, 1989
VA · Coal
tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman
Fatality · MACHINERY
Black Energy Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE VICTIM LEFT HIS NORMAL WORKPLACE AND WENT OUTSIDE TO FRONT OF CONVEYOR CHAIN THAT LED TO PICKBREAKER. SOME LOOSE MATERIAL GAVE WAY CAUSING HIM TO BE CAUGHT IN COAL FEED CONVEYORS. THAT CAU GHT HIS BOOT DRAGGING HIM INTO PICKBREAKER. ACCIDENT RESULTED IN HIS DEATH.
November 10, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DECEASED EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKER WENT UP TO 4TH LEVEL OF RAW MILL BLDG TO DO PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK ON BUCKET ELEVATOR.OTHER WORKERS AT THAT EQUIPMENT HAD REMOVED FLOOR GRATES AND HOISTED OIL DRUM FROM GROUND LEVEL UP THROUGH FLOOR AND WERE IN PROCESS OF SETTING IT DOWN TO THE SIDE BEOFRE LOWERING HOIST TO PICK UP ANOTHER DRUM.AS DECEASED EMPLOYEE APPROACHED THIS ACTIVITY HE
November 9, 1989
KY · Coal
cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Todco Inc · Struck by falling object
TOP TURNED LOOSE FROM COAL SEAM ABOVE ANCHORAGE POINT.
November 9, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
VICTIM BACKED ROCK TRUCK OVER 26 FOOT HIGHWALL INTO PIT AREA WITH 7 FEET OF WATER. INJURY TERMINAL. OUR UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE DEATH CERTIFICATE WILL READ THAT THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS DROWNI NG.
November 6, 1989
OH · Coal
welder (shop)
Fatality · MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE VICTIM WAS DRIVING A GROVE RT 59S MOBILE CRANE, WITHOUT A LOAD, ON THE SURFACE MINE'S MAIN HAULAGE ROADWAY. THE CRANE ROLLED ONTO ITS LEFT SIDE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY, CRUSHING THE O PERATOR IN THE CONFINES OF THE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON A LEVEL ROADWAY THAT WAS STRAIGHT AND APPROXIMATELY 70 FEET IN WIDTH. THERE WERE NO EYEWITNESSES TO THE ACCIDEN
November 4, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE MAN WAS OPERATING A 15 TON GOODMAN MOTOR, WHEN HE WAS CRUSHED BETWEEN THE MOTOR HE WAS OPERATING AND STEEL ARCH BEAMS.
November 3, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Wyandot Dolomite Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE INJURED WAS CRUSHED TO DEATH BY AN OPEN TOP HOPPER CAR WHILE HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PATCHING IT.THE VICTIM HAD SET THE BREAK ON ONE CAR,CUT THE CARS AND WAIVED THE RAIL CREW AWAY.HE STAY ED BEHIND TO PATCH ANY LEAKING CARS.AS HE LAY UNDER A CAR IT BEGAN TO ROLL,CRUSHING HIM.
November 1, 1989
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
Fatality · MACHINERY
Beal Mountain Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
THE INJURED WAS CLEANING OUT THE BUNKER ON THE CRUSHER WHEN THE GENERATOR WAS SHUT OFF AND THE GATES CLOSED ON HIM,CRUSHING HIM.
November 30, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Roanoke Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT OPEN A STUCK LID ON TOP OF A COVERED HOPPER CAR WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS SIDE.
November 29, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman
INUNDATION
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A MUCK PILE WAS BLOCKING THE 300' BORE HOLE ON THE 2315 LEVEL. THE TOP OF THE MUCK PILE WAS BLASTED AWAY WITH A BOMB. AS THE EMPLOYEES RETURNED TO THE AREA FOLLWOING THE BLAST, A CRUSH IN THE BORE HOLE GAVE WAY RELEASING WATER AND MUD WHICH WASHED THE EMPLOYEES DOWN THE DRIFT. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A CRUSH INJURY, RIGHT LEG, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
November 28, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
All-Lite Aggregate · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING PIECE OF STEEL CAUSING HERNIA.
Con-Lime Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP 12 INCH SCREW WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100LBS.WHILE LIFTING SCREW EMPLOYEE FELT SAHRP PAIN IN CREASE OF RIGHT LEG.
November 28, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independent Aggregates · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING TIMBER AND STUMBLED AND ATTEMPTED TO MAINTAIN BALANCE CAUSING PAIN IN THE LEFT GROIN AREA.
November 28, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL MIXING 96 LBS CONCRETE NOTICED LUMP IN HIS GROIN.
November 28, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUSH A JUNK SIEVE BOX AWAY FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN, HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE NOTICED A PAIN IN HIS GROIN.
November 27, 1989
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
FMC Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS FLAGGING OFF TRAP DOOR ENTRY SO NO ONE WOULD WALK INTO ELEVATOR OPENING. HE FOUND SHORT PIECE OF FLAGGING WHICH HE WAS GOING TO TIE TO CRUSHER MOTOR END BELL. HE BENT A PIECE OF W ELDING ROD TO SECURE THE FLAGGING, BUT THE ROD WOULD NOT GO THROUGH THE GUARD SLIT, SO HE STUCK FINGER THROUGH THE GUARD TO GUIDE THE ROD AND THE MOTOR COOLING FAN CAUGHT FINGER, AMPUTATING R
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING FOREMANS OFFICE WITH MOP UCKET FULL OF WATER WHEN HE STRAINED HIS GROIN AREA.
Sonora Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A 992 LOADER LADDER,WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS RING ON THE LADDER.
Climax Molybdenum Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH A RAISEBORE, LIFTING RAISEBORE STEEL, FLAT BOTTOM WRENCH, AND HAND MUCKING WET DRILL CUTTING.
November 24, 1989
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Debra Lynn Coals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING SET A 6" WATER PUMP WHEN HE LFTED A LARGE BUCKET OF WATER ABOVE HIS HEAD CAUSING A HERNIA IN HIS NAVEL.
November 24, 1989
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Products & Silica Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
LIFTS 100 LB BAGS.
November 23, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Sierrita Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
MECHANIC INSPECTING V-BELTS ON DRIVE PULLEY ON CONVEYOR POINTED HAND AT DRIVE,OPERATOR THOUGHT G HE WANTED CONVEYOR STARTED & TURNED IT ON RESULTING IN MECH.FINGERS BEING PULLED INTO SHIVE,CUT TING 1" OF RIGHT INDEXT FINGER OFF & SKINNING RIGHT RING FINGER.
November 21, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Heidelberg Materials Northeast-NY LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE AND TWO OTHER CO-WORKERS WERE ATTEMTPING TO REMOVE A METAL FEED PLATE FROM A SCREEN. THE EMPLOYEE USED A PRY BAR WITH HSI RIGHT HAND WHILE HOLDING THE PLATE WITH HIS LEFT HAND. THE PLATE SLIPPED RUSHING THE TIP OF THE EMPLOYEE'S FINGER AGAINST THE FRAME. THREE-FOURTHS OF ONE INCH OF THE FINGER TIP WAS LATER AMPUTATED.
November 20, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING- FELT BURNING IN GROIN. SURGERY 11-22-89.
November 18, 1989
IN · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
B F C Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
CAUGHT HAND IN BELT AND PULLEY ON BREAKER ON WASH PLANT
November 17, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE USING IMPACT WRENCH EMPL FELT BURNING RIGHT ABDOMINAL AREA.
November 17, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redland Stone Products Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WASMOVING WHEELBARROW. HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR AND HE TWISTED HIS TORSO WHILE TRYING TO KEEP CONTENTS FROM SPILLING (NOTICE: THE EMPLOYEE'S LOST TIME DID NOT BEGIN UNTIL 1 1-27-89)
November 16, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Dayton Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRYING TO UNFREEZE PIPE FROM PUMP TO HEAD OF SNAD SCREW BEATING ON PUMP, GROUND BENEATH WAS SLOPPY MUD SLIPPED AND FELL PUTTING HAND IN PULLY BELT OFF L THUMB TO KNUCKLE.
Virginia Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL DOING PLANT CLEANUP.NEXT DAY REPORTED TO SUPV THAT HE BELIEVED HE HAD RUPTURED HIMSELF.DIDNT KNOW WHEN OR WHERE.
November 15, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Little Bear Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING CABLES. HURTING IN LOWER ABDOMEN.
Fausett International Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING RODS OUT OF HOLE & RUPTURED RIGHT SIDE
November 14, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Atlas Coal Leasing Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WORKING ON THE BLOWER OF A BACKHOE TRYING TO LINE THE GEAR UP BY BUMP-STARTING WHEN HIS AHND SLIPPED INTO THE BLADES OF THE BLOWER-CUTTING OFF HIS LITTLE,RING AND M IDDLE FINGERS AT THE FIRST JOINT OF THE LEFT HAND.
November 13, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING OIL AND SERVICING #41 DOZER, WHEN HE JUMPED OFF THE TRACK OF THE DOZER TO GET A PART. WHEN HE LANDED ON THE GROUND, HE FELT PAIN IN THE LEFT GROIN AREA. THIS WAS DIAGNOSE D TO BE A LEFT INGUINAL HERNIA.
November 13, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Bartoo Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
ON NOV 13TH 1989 AT APPROX 3:33PM I NAME WAS TAKING A 1963 MICHIGAN LOADER FROM SCREENING PLANT TO MATERIAL PIT LOCATED AT 2016 BROAD TORC NM LOADER WENT OFF A 15 FOOT BANK OVERTURNED ON ITS S IDE RESULTING IN AMPUTATION OF LEFT LEG 4IN BELOW KNEE CAP
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATES THAT HE SLIPPED ON WELDING ROD ON ABOVE DATE CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN GROIN. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 11/28/89. HE HAS NOW BEEN DIAGNOSED AS HAVING RIGHT INGUINAL HERNIA & SURGERY W ILL BE PERFORMED.
Lone Star Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED STATES HE WAS HELPING TO PLACE A GUARD OVER MILL BEARING HOUSING ON NO 4 FINISH MILL MOTOR WHEN THE GUARD SLIPPED AND MASHED HIS L HAND BETWEEN THE GUARD AND THE BEARING THE LAST THREE FINGERS ON THE L HAND WERE SEVERELY LACERATED SURGERY WAS PERFORMED SHORTLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT AT THIS TIME THE SURGERY APPEARS TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Clinch Valley Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING AN H-BEAM AND RUPTURED HIMSELF.
November 10, 1989
CO · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MOVING SHIELDS AN UNKNOWN OBJECT STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT EYE.
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF WOOD TIE FORM BENEATH MUCK PILE WHEN A BOULDER ROLLED OFF THE TOP OF THE MUCK PILE STRICKING HIS HAND. EMPLOYEE BROKE HIS HAND.
November 10, 1989
VA · Coal
tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman
MACHINERY
Gem Stone Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CRUSHER HAD STALLED AND WOULD NOT RUN. EMPLOYEE WAS REVERSING ROLLERS BY TURNING PULLEY AND BELTS BACKWARDS TO CLEAR THE COAL FROM THE CRUSHER ROLLERS. EMPLOYEE'S FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN BEL TS AND PULLEY WHEEL.
Western Hickory Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CARRYING BAGS OF LIME TO BE USED IN PONDS.
November 9, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Total Minerals Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HITCH A LOADED ACID TRAILER TO THE BUMPER OF A 4X4 PICKUP.THE BUMPER ON THE PICKUP WAS HIGHER THAN THE MINIMUM LIFT HEIGHT OF THE LIFT JACK AND THE EMPLOYEE HAD TO M ANUALLY LIFT THE ACID TRAILER TONGUE TO HITCH ONTO THE BUMPER.AS HE EXERTED FORCE TO LIFT,HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS TONGUE TO HITCH ONTO THE BUMPER.AS HE EXERTED FORCE TO LIFT HE FELT A SHA
November 8, 1989
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tunnelton Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING CABLE WHTAT STUCK IN MUD THE INJ EMP FELT PAIN IN LOWER STOMACH AND GROIN.
November 7, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reynolds Metals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING ON HEATER TUBE DRILLING RIG IN AREA 30
November 7, 1989
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
REPAIRING CHAIN HOIST ON ROLLING STEEL CURTAIN DOOR AND HAND GOT CAUGHT SEVERING THE ENDS OF TWO FINGERS.
November 6, 1989
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING MUD ALONG A BELT WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA CAUSING A DIRECT HERNIA.
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MINER HELPING IN THE FACE OF THE #2 ENTRY OF THE SECTION. AS HE WAS MOVING THE MINER TRAILING CABLE AWAY FROM THE MINER HE FELT A BURNING PAIN IN THE LOWER PART OF HIS ABDOMEN.
November 4, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Duquesne Light Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJ PULLED ON DC FEEDLINE CABLE,EXPERIENCED PAIN TO LOWER ABDOMEN-ATTACHED SHEET.
November 4, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME REACHED UNDER THE SCOOP BLADE TO REMOVE A CEMENT BLOCK AND THE OPERATOR LET THE SCOOP BLADE DOWN AND LACERATED HIS RIGHT THUMB AND INDEX FINGER. HIS FINGER COULD NOT BE SAVED AND WAS AM PUTATED AT THE 2ND JOINT. HIS THUMB WAS SERIOUSLY BUT IT WAS STITCHED UP AND SAVED. THIS OCCURRED ON 2ND WEST MAINS.
November 2, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hempt Brothers Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING HAULAGE TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON MUDDY STEP TREADS ON LADDER. EMPLOYEE STRUCK STOMACH ON SIDE OF VEHICLE.
November 2, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
HE DROVE A 3-WHEELER THRU BLOCK CURTAIN AND RAN INTO ROOF BOLTER-SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HIS LEFT RING FINGER.
K M I Material Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ARM INJURED BY CONVEYOR.
November 1, 1989
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hollow Point Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WAS MOVING BELT RING WAS PUTTING STRUCTURE IN PULLD UP ON ROPE FELT PAIN IN LOWER STOMACH.
November 1, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Miller Branch Enterprises Of Pike Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
OPERA TOR WAS TRAMMING BOLTER FROM #12 ENTRY TO #13 ENTRY OPERATOR WAS LOOKING BACK OVER HIS SHOULDER & RAN INTO THE RIB CUTTING HIS FINGER OFF
November 1, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Crushed Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING HAMMERS FROM CRUSHER THAT WERE BROKEN INTO A PAYLOADER BUCKET, APPROX. WEIGHT 190#, LIFTING TO MUCH WEIGHT BY HIMSELF DURING TIME OF LIFTING FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER A BD. AREA.
November 30, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Morrison-Knudsen Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGED THAT WHILE CUTTING GRADE WITH LOADER AT THE DIGGING FACE IN THE PIT SHE HIT A HARD SPOT ON THE FLOOR OF THE PIT STOPPING THE LOADER AND CAUSING A WHIP LASH EFFECT.
November 30, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 93LB BAGS OF CEMENT AND LIFTED THEM TOO HIGH.HURT BACK.NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 12-05-89.
November 30, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chambco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS ON DOCTORS ORDER TO DO LIGHT DUTY WORK BECAUSE OF A BACK PROBLEM. HE HAD TWO MEN WITH HIM TO DO ANY LIFTING OR MOVING OF ANYTHING. HE PICKED UP A 1/2 INCH WATER PUMP THAT IS DESIGNED TO CARRYING, IT WEIGHS ABOUT 30 POUNDS. HE WAS CARRYING IT AND FELD SHARP PAINS IN LOWER BACK AT THIS POINT. NOT SURE IF ITS IS RELATED TO DISK PROBLEM OR NOT.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE TEARING OUT LINE CURTAIN EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACK ON A PIECE OF CURTAIN AND WEDGE BOARD WITH A NAIL IN IT PUNTURED LEFT FOOT.
November 30, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
JUMPING OFF TRUCK CRANE TWISTED ANKLE.
November 30, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
NYCO Minerals, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
TRYING TO REARRANGE BAGS ON PALLET WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF THE CONVEY BAGS BACKED UP ON CONVEY TRIED TO FREE THEM HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT PULLED HIS HAND IN CONV EY.
November 30, 1989
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rushton Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL PLACING ROOFMAT ON DRILL POD ON ROOF BOLTER.PLACE WAS NARROW AND EMPL TWISTED BACK.
November 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 · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STATES WALKING IN AREA 142, TO GET CUP OF COFFEE TRIPPED OVER HOSE
November 30, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HE WAS STEPPING FROM THE LADDER ON THE LOADER TO THE CATWALK ON THE LOADER WHICH WAS WET WITH MORNING DEW AND HE SLIPPED OFF THE LADDER AND FELL TO THE GROUND, LANDING ON HIS LEFT SIDE. HE SPR AINED HIS LEFT KNEE AND BRUISED HIS LEFT SIDE.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EE STATED THAT HE STEPPED OUT OF A PERSONNEL CARRIER MANTRIP AND STEPPED ON A HEADER BOARD. WHEN HE DID SO HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER MIDDLE BACK.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET INSIDE A MINE JEEP IN ORDER TO UNLOAD 4 INCH WATERLINE THE BUMPED HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE SIDE OF THE JEEP THIS STATED THAT HE DID NOT PAY MUCH ATTENTION TO IT AT THE TI ME HOWEVER THE NEXT DAY IT BECAME PAINFUL AND SWOLLEN NOT REPORTED TIL 12-1-89.
Swift Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RUNNING BRIDGE CARRIER WHEN RIB OF MINE WALL BROKE HITTING EMPLOYEE.
Old Dominion Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING UP BELT HURT BACK
Amax Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A TORCH TO HEAT NUTS AND CLIPS THAT HOLDS RAIL IN PLACE. HE HAD TORCH IN RIGHT HAND. EMPLOYEES STATED THAT WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP THAT HE LOST HIS BALANCE. WHEN FALLING HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF. HIS LEFT HAND WENT IN FRONT OF TORCH.
November 30, 1989
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME HAD STEPPED UP ON TOOLBOX TO LOOK FOR PART ON A SHELF.AS HE STARTED TO STEP OFF TOOLBOX,LOST BALANCE AND FELL FX LEFT WRIST.
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED BACK FROM STEPPING ONTO TRUCK WHILE UNLOADING MATERIAL.
November 30, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WAS GETTING OFF THE BOBCAT AND FELL BETWEEN ANOTHER PARKED BOBCAT CAUSING CONTUSION TO LEGS.
November 30, 1989
AL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS COMING AROUND TO H ELP THE OTHER PERSON WHEN HE HIT HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE TRS LIGHT CAUSING A CONTUSION & SPRAIN ORIGINAL INJURY OCCURRED ON 11-6-89
EMPLOYEE WAS BARRING BOULDERS FROM CHUTE WHEN ROCK CAME LOOSE AND FELL ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT.EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN DANGEROUS POSITION AND WAS NOT USING THE PROPER BAR AND THE JOB.
November 30, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teichert Aggregates · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING AWAY FROM LUNCH TABLE IN PIT TWISTING ANBKLE ON ROCK FALLING TO GROUND GOT UP & FEET OR SKINNING HAND & LEG. HIS ARM A LITTLE SORE BUT THOUGHT HE WOULD WORK IT OUT STILL SORE 12-14-89 HE DECIDED TO GO TO DOCTOR.
November 30, 1989
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
INJURED SAID HE WAS BACKING MINER UP-CANOPY CAUGHT IN A ROOF BOLT-CANOPY CAME DOWN HIT HIM ON HEAD-KNOCKING HIM OUT OF MINER..
November 30, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lincoln Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE UNLOADING A 55 GAL DRUM FROM A LOADER BUCKET THE VICTIM PINCHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE DRUM AND THE PROCESS PLANT. NO FRACTURE, BUT HAS FOUR STITCHES.
Wyoming Fuel Company · Struck against stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A RIB FELL IN CAUSING THE INDIVIDUAL TO STRIKE HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE CONTROLS. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO A DR AT THIS TIME. THEN ON 2/14/90 HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS KNEE. THE DR. EXAMINED IT AND AT THIS TIME TOOK HIM OFF WORK LOST TIME FROM THIS DATE.
November 30, 1989
MD · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAINING BELT, HE WAS STANDING IN MUD NEXT TO BELT, WHEN HE WAS FINISHED HE LIFTED HIS LEFT FOOT TO MOVE AWAY, HIS RIGHT FOOT WAS STUCK IN THE MUD. THE UPPER PART OF HIS BODY TURN ED WHILE FOOT WAS STUCK CAUSING HIS RIGHT KNEE TO TWIST.
Davidson Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CLEARING ROCK OFF TOP OF MINER, WHILE GETTING OFF OF MINER HE TWISTED LOWER PART OF RIGHT FOOT AND HEEL.
November 30, 1989
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED PARLED TRUCK AT FUELING STATION AND AS HE STEPPED ONTO FUELING STATION PLATFORM THE TRUCK STARTED TO ROLL FORWARD. WHEN RE-ENTERING TRUCK DOOR AND CAB OF TRUCK.
November 30, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS SHOVELING OUT FOR TIMBERS TO BE SET BESDIE RIB HE BENT OVER & EXPERIENCE PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
November 30, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPERATOR OF CRANE MISREAD HAND SIGNAL AND JERKED CABLE UP WHILE EMP HAD A HOLD OF CABLE.
November 30, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN CUT HIS LEFT THUMB WITH A POCKET KNIFE WHILE CUTTING A SENSOR LINE.
November 30, 1989
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL PARKED WATER TRUCK TO CHECK FUEL LEVEL.AFTER CHECKING FUEL,EMPL CROSSED BACK OVER HOODF OF CAB,LOST BALANCE & FELL TO GROUND.EMPL HAS ONE LOWER FX VERTEBRA.
November 30, 1989
VA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Humphreys Enterprises Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A FRONT END LOADER AND WAS DIGGING INTO SHOT ROCK TO LOAD ONTO HAULERS.AS LOADER WAS DIGGING INTO ROCK THE BUCKET SLIPPED OFF OF ROCK CAUSING THE LOADER TO ROCK AND JAR THE EMPLOYEE INSIDE OF THE CAB.THE EXCESSIVE MOTION CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO STRAIN LOWER BACK AREA.
November 30, 1989
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A HARD TO OPEN SHUTTLE CAR DOOR WHEN HE OVEREXTENDED HIS ARM AND TORE A MUSCLE CLOSE TO THE LEFT ELBOW.
November 30, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS STANDING ON RIPPER HINGE PIN OF A STEEL TRACTOR,HOOKING UP A LIFT TO DROP THE CAB BACK INTO POSITION(7 FT FROM FLOOR LEVEL,A CONCRETE FLOOR IN REPAIR GARAGE).AFTER COMPLETING THE H OOKUP HE TURNED TO STEP DOWN TO A SUPPORT TO MAKE HIS WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR LEVEL.MISSED THE SUPPORT AND FELL HEAD FIRST TO THE FLOOR.BROKE FALL WITH HANDS.
November 30, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cyprus Miami Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS WORKING ON ENGINE FROM TRUCK WHEN HE CAUGHT FINGERS BETWEEN METAL AND LIFTING CABLE.
November 30, 1989
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
American Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WEDGE AT JAW CRUSHER HIT EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SIDE OF FACE WHEN IT PROJECTILED OUT OF THE CRUSHER.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS REMOVING THE COVER(GUARD) ON THE PUMP LOCATED THRU CROSSCUTS INBY 9101 HEADER ON 90 TRACK TO REPLACE THE V-BELTS.WHILE REMOVING THE GUARD HE DROPPED THE GUARD ON HIS FOOT CAUSING A N INJURY.
November 30, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
IN UPRIGHT POSITON WALKING WITH COME A LONG IN HAND TO FIND ANOTHER ANCHOR POINT MOTOR MOUNT PLATFORM CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON R WRIST WHICH PLACE DOWN TO BREAK FALL
November 30, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lady H Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJ LIFTING MINER CABLE AND TOOK CATCH IN HIS BACK.
November 30, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE STATED THAT HE WAS CUTTING BELT AND PALLELL WAS HAVE THRU THE PLASTIC BOOTS ON THE BELT SQUARE.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF MANBUS WHICH WAS HIGH ABOVE FOOTWALL, TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.
November 30, 1989
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Donaldson Creek Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SQUATTING DOWN AND TWIST LEFT KNEE.EMPLOYEE LOST NO WORK UNTIL 12-13-89.
November 30, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Corson Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE ALLEGES HE WAS IN AN UNUSUAL SQUATTING POSITION WELDING, STIFTENSS IN RIGHT KNEE AND BACK.
November 30, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coeur Rochester, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
STEPPED ON ICE SLIPPED AND FELL TO GROUND INJURING LEFT ELBOW AND BACK.INJURED WORKED NEXT SCHEDULED SIX SHIFTS AND WENT TO DOCTOR 12-08-89 THIS IS A LOST TIME INJURY CASE.
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE DROPPED BLOCK ON FOOT WHILE BUILDING BRATTICE.
November 30, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
D A R N Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE RUNNING SCOOP AND WIRE HANGER CAUGHT EMPLOYEE ON SHIRT AND TWISTED UPPER BODY.
Reading Anthracite Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS WALKING IN WELD SHOP LIFTING CHAIN WITH BAR HURT RIGHT HAND.
November 30, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
ELECTRICAL
OPER ARMATURE 10 TON LOCO TURNING ON HEADLIGHT WSWITCH IN OP DECK. POWER WIRES GOING TO LIGHT SWITCH BECAME GROUNDED CAUSING AS ELECTRICAL FLASH. RESULT IN BURNS TO E MP R HAND.
November 30, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
OTHER
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPL ALLEGES BACK INJURY DUE TO WORK CLAIM TO BE INVESTIGATED FULLY BY WORKERS COMP CARRIER.
Terrassa Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object
DURING DYNAMITING ON MINE PROPERTY A ROCK FLEW OUT AND STRUCK THE VICTIM AN OILER WHO WAS REPLACING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR 300 METERS FROM THE BLAST AREA. IT WAS A BACK INJURY AND THE VICTIM HAS N OT RETURNED TO WORK.
Resource Finance Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL BREAKING RODS,HAD SLIPPED AND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN PIPEWRENCH AND HEAD CAUSED CONTUSION TO RIGHT HAND.
November 30, 1989
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
ELECTRICAL
Acme Gravel Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OPERATING BULLDOZER WHEN BATTERY EXPLODED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON SPRAYING BATTERY ACID INTO INJUREDS EYES.BATTERY PURCHASED SEPTEMBER 1988.INJURED WAS NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES PROVIDED BY COMPANY AND AS REQUIRED BY COMPANY.
November 30, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R. A. Cullinan & Son, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects
HE WAS CLIMBING UP THE LADDER TO GET IN A 988 ENDLOADER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE RUNG AND HIS LEFT ARM STRUCK A STEEL LADDER RUNG.
November 30, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Mexico Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT THE LEFT TRACTOR WHELL ON RAM CAR. THE HOIST HOOK SLIPPED AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ACROSS THE NOSE.
November 30, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE GETTING SLEDGE OFF OF MOTOR GOT NECK IN TROLLEY WIRE THROWING HEAD IN MOTOR FRAME CAUSING SUTURED CUT TO FOREHEAD AND L EYEBROW.
November 30, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Redland Stone Products Company · Struck against stationary object
WAS STEPPING UP INTO B-30 EUCLID & SLIPPED HITTING LEFT SHOULDER ON HYDRAULIC OIL RESEVOIR.
November 30, 1989
TX · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
The Sabine Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS HOLDING A 1 INCH ALL THREAD AS A CO-WORKER TURNED IT WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH.GLOVE WASCAUGHT,TWISITNG INJURED WRIST AND THUMB.
November 30, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A-1 Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BRUISED RIGHT LEG ABOVE THE ANKLE WITH A PIECE OF PIPE.
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING AND LIFTING POSTS OUT OF A CAR WEN HE FELT PAIN AND POPPING SENSATION IN IS RIGHT SHOULDER WHICH WAS DIAGONSED AS A TORN ROTATOR CUFF.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE ON AN INSPECTION WITH A FEDERAL INSPECTOR THIS EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THE MAINLINE BELT. AS THEY WALKED OUT FROM UNDER AN OVERCAST THIS EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON A ROCK (APPROXIMATELY 1' SQUARE) , INJURING HIS RIGHT KNEE.
November 30, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Bronco Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT HITTING TOP OF CANOPY AND FELL ON OPERATOR'S BACK.
November 30, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT UPPER ARM BETWEEN THE RIB AND CAB OF SHUTTLE CAR.
November 30, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
EMPL STATED PIECE OF COAL FROM PLACE BEING SHOT BOUNCED OFF RIB & HIT HIM IN NOSE & EYE.
November 30, 1989
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PULLING JACK FORWARD WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROOF FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT HAND.
November 30, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Ramey Fork Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS DRILLING LARGER HOLES IN A PLATE OF METAL WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF THE METAL WENT INTO RIGHT EYE.
November 30, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE REMOVING FANLINE GUARD TRAPPED THUMB BETWWEEN GUARD AND VENTLINE LACETATION TO R THUMB
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON ICE WHILE WALKING TO PARKED VEHICLE
November 29, 1989
VA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Covenant Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
CUTTING BRUSH TREE LIMB HIT JAW
November 29, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
C & W Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
THE TRUCK WAS PULLING UP-GRADE OUT OF PIT, WHEN DRIVE SHAFT CAME OUT. THE TRUCK ROLLED BACKWARDS UP AGAINST A BANK AND UP-SET ON PASSENGER SIDE IN THE ROAD.
November 29, 1989
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
OTHER
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by flying object
HE WAS CLEANING NUMBER 827 TRUCK, THE WIND BLEW AND FOREING BODY DROPPED TO THE LEFT EYE.
November 29, 1989
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J & D Mining Inc · Fall from machine
WHILE WALKING FRONT TRACK LOST FOOTING. FELL STRIKING BACK ON CYLINDER TO BLADE.
November 29, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company · Struck against stationary object
CLEANING MUD OUT OF BELLY PAN DOZER AND HIT HIS ELBOW.
November 29, 1989
ND · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A PERSON WAS SETTING UP A LIGHT PLANT HE NEEDED TO CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE PLANT SLIGHTLY SO HE PULLED SIDEWAYS ON THE TONGUE THE FRONT JACK BROKE & THE TONGUE FELL ON HIS FOOT THERE WERE N O BROKEN BONES BUT HIS FOOT IS SORE & HE WILL MISS SEVERAL DAYS OF WORK
November 29, 1989
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Couch Construction Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL ON WATER TRUCK IN STEPPPING FROM THE BUMPER DOWN TO GROUND STEPPED ON STONE IT ROLLED UNDER HIS FOOTING CAUSING HIS ANKLE TO TURN OR TWIST. L ANKLE
November 29, 1989
KY · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
POWERED HAULAGE
Martiki Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
GOING UP RAMP STARTED TO PASS TRUCK RAN IN DITCH DRIVING GREASE TRUCK, MISSED WORK 12-11-89.
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ MOVING ROCK OFF WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
November 29, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Construction Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AN EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING A WELDING TRUCK TO PARK ON A INCLINE. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE REAR TO BLOCK THE REAR WHEELS DURING MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE DIED ON THE INCLINE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE INCLINE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE.
November 29, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knott County Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF UNLOADING JOINTS OF WATER PIPE FROM A SUPPLY CAR WHEN A JOINT OF PIPE BOUNCED BACK THUS COMPRESSING THE RING FINGER OF THE VICTIMS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE PIPE AND THE SUPPLY CAR.
November 29, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nevada Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING OUT ELEVATOR FELT PAIN IN SHOULDER. WAS SCHEDULTED OFF NEXT TWO DAYS, DID NOT REPORT INCIDENT UNTIL NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT. SATURDAY 12-1. WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM & RECEIVE D PAIN KILLERS FOR MUSCLE SPASMS.
Marcus Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS TAKING CENTERS KNEELING ON KNEES WHEN STANDARD BUGGIE CAME ACROSS LINE OF BREAKS & RAN OVER BOTH OF HIS ANKLES & FEET.
LTV Steel Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE STEPPED OFF SHOVEL ONTO A ROCK. HE SLIPPED TO HIS RIGHT KNEE. THE NEXT DAY HE FELT PAIUN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
O C Coal Mine · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE WALKING FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER HE FELL DOWN AND HURT HIS SHOULDER.
November 29, 1989
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE A REPAIRED TIRE ON A S/R UNI-HAULER. WHILE FITTING THE TIRE TO THE LUG BOLTS, HE FELT PAIN IN GROIN AND THIGH AREA. DR.'S DIAGNOSIS WAS "NO HERNIA", MUSCLE O R TENDON STRAIN.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WERE STACKING TRUNION LINKS. A LINK SLID OFF AND STRUCK THE EE ON THE RIGHT FOOT.
November 29, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Three D Service Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
WHILE PUTTING A BELT ON THE PULLEY, THE EQUIPMENT SHIFTED AND THE EMPLOYEE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT IN THE BELT.
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DIALING PROPEL MOTOR ON SHOVEL,2 1/4" SOCKET WAS ON TOP OF MOTOR.SOCKET GOT KNOCKED OFF,STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON FINGER.
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE PULLING SHOIVEL CABLE, A LOOP OF CABLE FLIPPED OVER AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF HIS LEFT FOOT.
November 29, 1989
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATED HE WAS ASSISTING AN EMPLOYEE EE IN BOLTING THE MINE TOP. THE BENT TO PICK UP THREE SUPER BOLTS AND HURT HIS SIDE.
November 29, 1989
CO · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE PERFORMING A WALKAROUND ON HIS DOZER,EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON SLICK GROUND AND IN TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.EMPLOYEE WAS ATTENDED BY A DOCTOR AND WAS TREATED FOR A MUSCLE STRAIN AND MISSED TWO DAYS OF WORK.
November 29, 1989
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Kenellis Energies Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE BOLTING A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN RIB AND BOLTER STRIKING BACK AND LEG A GLANCING BLOW. NOTHING BROKEN-CAUSED BRUISES. HOSPITALIZED FOR OBSERVATION.
November 29, 1989
NM · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
San Juan Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
DELIVERING FIRST LOAD RIP RAP BEIND THE SECOND TRUCK SHE VEERED OFF THE ROAD TO RIGHT OFF ROAD TRUCK TURNED ON ITS SIDE.
November 29, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
American Girl Mining Joint Venture · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE VICTIM WAS ASSISTING FOREMAN IN HITCHING A LIGHT PLANT TO A PICKUP TRUCK. THE TONGUE OF THE PLANT FELL FROM TRUCK HITCH DURING THE ATTEMPT TO SECURE THE TWO TOGETHER. THE VICTIM THEN TRIED TO LEFT THE HITCH TONGUE BACK TO THE HEIGHT OF THE TRUCK HITCH MOUNT, PULLING MUSCLES IN HIS BACK IN THE PROCESS.
November 29, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE BENT OVER AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE HAD A HISTORY OF BACK INJURIES.
November 29, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Addwest Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING PIN FROM LIFT CYCLINDER OF CAT 988 FRONT END LOADER.WHEN PIN WAS REMOVED TILT CYCLINDER FELL OUT FROM ABOVE STRIKING EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND AND WRIST.
November 29, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Elk Run Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
SCOOPING UP ROCK WHICK HAD BEEN PULLED FROM OFF CONT MINER. ROCK ON GROUND AND THE OTHER LYING AROUND INJ BACKING UP OVER ROCK CANOPY LEG OF SCOOP GRABBED THE ROCK PULLED IT IN DECK HITTING IN J BACK.
November 29, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Calico Rock Milling Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE RELEASING CHAIN TIGHTENER, HANDLE SLIPPED OUT OF HAND.
November 29, 1989
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE SHOVELING,DEVELOPED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Christian Energies Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS DRIVING A SCOOP JEEP HE HAD HIS RIGHT HAND ON HIS HARD HAT WHEN HIS HAT HIT A BLOCK OF COAL IN THE TOP. THIS TWISTED HIS HAND WHICH, IN TURN, CAUSED THE BREAK.
November 29, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Pyro Mining Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
KNEE COLLA SPED WHILE WALKING & TURNED ANKLE POSSIBLE FX
Hollow Point Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CREW LOADED BELT BOX INTO SCOOP BUCKET AND SCOOP OPER. RAISED SCOOP BUCKET VICTIM HAD HAND ON TOP OF BELT BOX MASHING HAND BETWEEN ROOF AND BELT BOX
November 29, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL CLEANING JUNK MATERIAL OFF TRAM FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER.
November 29, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Venture Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
ROOF BOLTER OPR WAS BOLTING BROW IN #1 ENTRY WHEN CHUNK OF BROW BROKE LOOSE PUSHING HIM TO MINE FLOOR BRUISING KIDNEY.
November 29, 1989
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mayville Limestone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HURT BACK WHILE LIFTING A BUNDLE OF PAPER BAGS.
November 29, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fanwood Crushed Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL REMOVING LOOSE STONE FROM TRUCK TAILGATE TRACK.TAILGATE SWUNG CLOSED CATCHING MIDDLE FINGER RIGHT HAND.
November 29, 1989
IN · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
FIRE
Solar Sources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPL THAWING FROZEN VALVE ON WATER PUMP.SPRAYED STARTING FLUID ON VALVE THEN STRUCK LIGHTER WHEN FLUID IGNITED IT BLEW BACK ON HAND CAUSING BURNS.
November 29, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM TRACK TO GET ON PORTAL BUS. EMPLOUYEEE STEPPED INTO A HOLE IN ROADWAY. HE DID SAY ANYTHING AT THE TIME, ACCIDENT DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE.
River Ridge Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
(SPRAINED KNEE) WAS COMING OFF OF LOADER, HOLDING TO HAND RAILS. STEPPED FROM LAST STEP TO GROUND AND TWISTED KNEE.
November 29, 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
MAN STATED THAT WHILE SCALING SOME LOOSE TOP,A PIECE 4'X6'X9' FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS HITTING HIM ON THE HEAD AND LEFT FOREARM.HEAD NECK AND UPPER BACK PAIN-ABRASION TO LEFT FOREARM.
November 29, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Addwest Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS REMOVING AIR FILTERS FROM INGERSALL RAND DRILL. EMPL STEPPED BACK ONTO LOOSE ROCK CAUSING HIM TO LOSE BALANCE PULLING MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK.
Sigmon Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
INJURED WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMER ON A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL A PIECE OF ROCK CAME OFF STEEL & STRUCK INJURED IN RT EYE
November 29, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLEANING FROZEN PEBBLE OUT OF HOPPER, SHOVELING AND LOOSEN MATERIAL JAMMING BAR IN IT IMPAIRMENT LIMITED TO SHOULDER MUSCLE STRAIN.
Deschutes Ready-Mix Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WAS USING PROPANE WEED BURNER TO MELT ICE IN WATER TANK, FLAME WENT OUT LITE BURNER AND THE PROPANE THAT HAD BUILT UP WHILE BURNER WAS OUT EXPLODED AND THREW EMPLOYEE ABOUT 20 FEET, INTO THE A IR. INJURING ARM, FACE, BURNS, CUTS TORN MUSCLES.
November 29, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Tom Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
RUNNING SCOOP MUD AND WATER FLEW OFF WATER LINE WENT IN EYE
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A MUCK PILE WAS BLOCKING THE 300' BORE HOLE ON THE 2315 LEVEL. THE TOP OF THE MUCK PILE WAS BLASTED AWAY WITH A BOMB. AS THE EMPLOYEES RETURNED TO THE AREA FOLLOWING THE BLAST, A CRUSH N THE B ORE HOLE GAVE WAY RELEASING WATER AND MUD WHICH WASHED THE EMPLOYEES DOWN THE DRIFT. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A CONTUSION, LACERATION & FRATURE, NASAL BRIDGE, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM W
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY AND FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT LEG.NOTE THIS MAN WAS INJURED ON 11-29-89 BUT DID NOT REQUEST THAT HIS FOREMAN REPORT THE ACCIDENT UNTIL 03-06-90.INJU RED VISITED DOCTOR ON 03-05-90 AND STARTED TO MISS WORK ON 03-07-90 FOR THERAPY TREATMENT.
November 29, 1989
MO · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPL LOST CONTROL OF TRUCK.TRAILER OVERTURNED AND TRACTOR JACK-KNIFED,FRAME BROKE ON TRACTOR.SPEED OF TRUCK & WATER ON ROAD FOR DUST CONTROL FROZE.DRIVER APPEARED TO HAVE LOST CONTROL OF TRUCK .
November 29, 1989
CO · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Twentymile Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE CLAIMS HE WAS PUSHING A WHEEL BARROW LOADED WITH ROCK DUST AND HIS FEET SLIPPED ON A LIP AND HE FELL ON HIS LEFT ELBOW.
Shine Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
TAKING OFF HOSE ON JACK AND JACK WAS EXTENDED AND FELL ON EMPLOYEE RIGHT LEG AND BROKE RIGHT ANKLE.
November 29, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS ON HIS KNEES LIFTING SPRING ROD ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL IT, #119 SHIELD, ALONG WITH THE HELP OF A CO-WORKER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF BACK. INJURED CONTINUED TO WOR K BEFORE SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 12-3-89 AND WAS PLACED ON NO WORK STATUS ON 12-4-89.
November 29, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
United Clays Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING ENGINE IN T-57 TRUCK. HE WAS BEGINNING TO RAISE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION OFF OF FLOOR WHEN THE BOLT HOLE IN ONE END OF RIGHT ENGINE HEAD BROKE OUT. THIS CAUSED LIFTING FRAME TO SHIFT ONE SIDE, SENDING THE FRAME INTO MECHANICS FOREHEAD CAUSING LACERATION.
November 29, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Better Materials Corp · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING AND JACKHAMMERING.
November 29, 1989
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Utah Fuel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING A METAL SHELF INTO PLACE TO WELD, WHEN HE GOT THE SELF INTO PLACE HE REACHED FOR THE WELDING STINGER AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
November 29, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Olen Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS USING WRENCH PULLED TOO HARD WRENCH SLIPPED & HIT HIMSELF IN FOREHEAD.
November 29, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Callanan Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING OFF OF BACKHOE. SLIPPED WRENCHED BACK TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF.
Pyro Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JACK SYLINDER FELL AND CAUGHT HAND.
Alta Gold Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS PULLING A TRANS COOLER LINE AND WHEN IT STARTED TO COLLAPSE HE RAN AND TRIED TO CATCH THE FRONT GRILL.
November 29, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Childress Service Corp · Struck by falling object
I,NAME PLACED AN H BEAM (20L0 LONG) ONTO TWO SUPPORTS (AT @12" ELEVATION ABOVE CONCRETE FLOOR) AND PROCEDED TO CUT 1 10'-5 SECTION FROM BEAM. HE INADVERTANTLY ALLOWED HIS RIGHT FOOT TO BE POSI TION UNDER THE BEAM, AS HE CUT THROUGH THE BEAM
November 29, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Nerco Metals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN OUT FROM UNDER MOVING CONVEYOR BELT WITH A HOE. THE HOE GOT CAUGHT PULLING HAND AND ARM AGAINST THE BELT BURNING HIS FOREARM.
November 28, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Sunset Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS WORKING BELTS. HE NEEDED SOME BLOCKING. HE GOT ON RAILRUNNER WENT DOWN TRACK TO GET SOME. HE SAW SOME BESIDE BELT AND TRACK AND REACHED OUT OF TRIP TO PICK THEM UP BEFORE IT HAD TIME TO STOP. DIDN'T LOCK BRAKE AND IT ROLLED BACK CAUSING HIM TO CATCH HEAD IN TOP AND HURT NECK (SPRAIN).
November 28, 1989
AL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEES WERE MANEUVERING A 700' SPOOL OF 3/4" ROPE BY A UNA-TRAC WHICH WAS DOWN IN ROADWAY. AS THE INJURED PERSON WAS TRYING TO SLEW THE SPOOL AWAY FROM THE CONTROL PANEL, THE WEIGHT SHIFTED PINCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE BAR AND CONTROL PANEL, CAUSING AVULSION OF SKIN ON THE INSIDE OF HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.
November 28, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Presque Isle Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED STATES HE WAS UNTIEING A BOAT, AS HE WAS THROWING OFF THE CABLE, HE SLIPPED ON THE ICE AND FELL.
November 28, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PUSHING A HEADER ACROSS THE ROOF BOLTER TO BE INSTALLED WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LEFT CHEST AREA
November 28, 1989
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
I.NAME WORKING ON SPRAYS ON CONT.MINER.2 OTHER MECHANICS HAD TAKEN COVER FOR SHEAR JACK OFF MACHINE AND LAID IT ON TOP OF MACHINE.AS HE WAS STANDING IN CONVEYOR ,THE COVER SLID OFF MACHINE AND STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT LEG.CONTUSION/POSSI.FRACTUR
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CHANGING BACK LEG ON SHIELD AND PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT SHOULDER.
November 28, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HE WAS GOING DOWN SOME STAIRS WHERE THERE WERE LOTS OF FOG & STEAM & SOME STEAM IN FACE & STEAM ED UP SAFETY GLASSES TO WHERE HE COULD NOT SEE. THEREFORE IN RETURN HE MISSED NEXT STEP & HE FEL L ON BACK THREE STEPS FROM GROUND. BACK IS SPRAINED.
November 28, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
WELDING ON A PIECE OF PIPE BURNED EYES.
November 28, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ON HIS WAY TO CATCH A SAMPLE. HE TRIPPED ON A SLURRY LINE AND FELL TRYING TO CATCH WITH LEFT HAND.
November 28, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Independance Construction Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING A (12") ADJUSTABLE WRENCH TO TIGHTEN SIX 7/16"X1" CAP BOLTS,FOR RETAINING CLEAN OUT DOOR,FOR BARBER-GREENE DUST COLLECTOR LIME PUMP.DRYING PLANT.PULLING WRENCH IN AN UPWARD MOTION.BONES POPPED AND OR SNAPPED WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE.
November 28, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Midwest Portland Cement · Flash burns (welding)
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING AND GOT FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES. WE DID NTO RECIEVE INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS ACCIEDENT UNTIL 12-28-89. AT THIS TIME WE RECIEVED HOSPITAL MEDICAL FORMS. THIS IN DIVIDUAL HAD NOT PLANNED TO TURN THIS IN AS A WORKMAN COMPENSTION CASE AND INTEDED TO PAY FOR THIS HIMSELF. HE CAME IN FROM A LAY-OFF ON 1-5-90 AND FILLED OUT AN ACCIDENT REPORT.
Honey Creek Stone Company · Fall from piled material
WELDING TO BE DONE ON HIGH POINT OF PIT SHOVEL, BOOM WAS LOWERED DOWN NEAR SOME SHOT STONE. WELDER STOOD UP ON TOP OF SHOT STONE TO REACH WELDING SPOT. JOB WAS NEAR DONE WHEN THE ROCK THE WELD ER WAS STANDING ON SLIPPED AND THE INJURED SLID DOWN 6' TO 7' TO PIT FLOOR. SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE AND TENDON.
November 28, 1989
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grant Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS LIFTING AND PULLING WHILE WORKING ON A GRAVEL SCREENING UNIT.AWKWARD HANDLING OF GRAVEL SCREENS.STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK AREA.
November 28, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
MACHINERY
Cold Spring Granite Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE WORKER WAS PUSHING THE STEEL BIT INTO THE CHUCK OF THE HYDRAULIC DRILL, WHEN HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT IN THE DRILL ROTATION DEVICE. THE GLOVE WAS WRAPPED TIGHTLY AROUND THE LEFT WRIST.
November 28, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Fall from machine
EMPL SLIPPED ON LADDER RUNG DISMOUNTING FROM TRUCK AND HIT RIGHT KNEE.
November 28, 1989
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Winn Rock LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
A CAN OF STARTER FLUID WAS LAYING ON THE FLOOR IN THE CAB OF THE FRONT END LOADER. THE EMPLOYEE KNEW THE CAN OF STARTER FLUID WAS THERE HE SAID. IT DID NOT HAVE A TOP ON IT NAD IT ROLLED UNDER HIS FOOT AND GOT CAUGHT IN HIS SHOE BY HIS RIGHT HEEL. THE SPRAY NOZZLED TOP POPPED OFF AND STARTED SPRAYING. HE COULD NOT STOP THE MACHINE BECAUSE HE WAS BACKING UP A GRADE, THE WINDOWS AND
CLIMBED ON TOP OF BOOM SLIPPED OFF AND FELL ON GROUND
Boyd Granite Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WAS LOADING GROUNT IN GROUNT PAN AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.
November 28, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE UNLOADED S PUD SHEAVE OFF OF PICK UP TRUCK, HE WAS WALKING DOWN RIVER BANK THAT WAS WET, HE SLIPPED BACKWARDS AND FELL AND SHEAVE DROPPED ON RIGHT HAND.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES THAT WHILE HOSING THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE PREPARATION PLANT THE WATER PRESSURE ON THE WATER HOSE HE WAS USING FLUCTUATED CAUSING HIM TO GO BACKWARDS AT WHICH TIME HE FELT A P AIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT BACK.
Colt Resources Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING CAB OF DRILL TRUCK SLIPPED ON STEP & SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE
November 28, 1989
OH · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL CLEANING COAL DUST OFF BROOM USED TO SWEEP COAL.WHILE WIPING DUST OFF,CUT FINGER ON CHAIN THAT DRIVES BROOM.
November 28, 1989
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tammy Anne Inc · Fall from machine
EMPL EXITING TRUCK -FOOT CAUGHT IN STEPS CAUSING FALL SEVERAL FEET TO GROUND LANDING ON RIGHT WRIST,SUFFERED SEVERE FRACTURE.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE BROUGHT OLD PARTS UP OUT OF THE HOPPER, ALONG THE BELTLINE WALKWAY. HE WAS THROWING THE OLD PARTS OUT THE SIDE DOOR AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FORWARD AND TWISTING UPPERBODY WHEN THROWING APARTS OUT OF THE DOOR.
November 28, 1989
IL · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DISMOUNTING SCRAPER LOST BALANCE FALLING TO GROUND BRACED SELF AGAISNT FALL AND FRACT HER FOREARM.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE IS A CLASSIFIED ELECTRICION. HE WAS TRYIGN TO REMOVE A PIECE OF ROCK (24" DIAMETER BY 4" THICK) FROM A BELT TRANSER CHUTE ON THE SURFACE, HE WAS HOLDING TO THE HANDRAIL AND REACHING DOWN TO PULL ON THE ROCK AND HE INJURED HIS LEFT SHOULDER. NEW INJURY. MORE THAN 6 WEEKS INBETWEEN THE FIRST INJURY.
November 28, 1989
VA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object
EMPL MOVING MINER CABLE AND WATER HOSE WHEN MINER OPER WAS BACKING MINER OUT OF FACE.CABLE STAND-OFF CAUGHT EMPL ON RIGHT FOOT.
Jacks Creek Coal Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object
ROCK ROLL OFF RIB HIT ON LEFT ANKLE
November 28, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME STATES HE WAS SHOVELING SAND & PULLED THE MUSCLES IN HIS BACK PLEASE
Cobra Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THROWED CABLE IN RIPPER HEAD,FELT PAIN IN BACK.
Cyprus Empire Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPL STATES HE WAS STANDING NEXT TO FLATBED PRESSURE VLAVE ROLLED OFF & LANDED ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT. HE RECEIVED CONTUSION TO FOOT & MISSED TWO DAYS WORK.
Burke Mountain Trucking Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING MINER CABLE DURING MINER MOVE. LOWER BACK INJURY.
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED TO MANAGEMENT THAT HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL AND STRAINED HIS BACK. HE TOLD E.R. DOCTOR THAT HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND STRAINED HIS BACK. HE TOLD HIS FAMILY DOCTOR THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING. HE TOLD THE MINE MANAGER. THAT HIS BACK PROBLEM IS A REOCURRING AILMENT.
November 28, 1989
CO · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE ROOF BOLTING IN THE FACE THE JACKLEG KICKED OUT CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO BE KNOCKED OVER THE PAN LINE
Sea B Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL SERVICING MINER-TURNED AROUNDD BUMPING ELBOW AGAINST MINER BOOM.WENT TO DR 1-4-90 & STARTED MISSING WORK.
November 28, 1989
WV · Coal
examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HIS MOTOR TROLLEY POLE CAME OFF WIRE CAUGHT ON SOMETHING. POLE AND POLE BASE CAME OUT. POLE BASE CAUGHT HSI LEFT HAND, RING FINGER.
Washington Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT THE SUPPORT COLUMN FOR THE DIAMOND DRILL WITHOUT REQUESTING HELP FROM HIS PARTNER AND SPRAINED HIS BACK.
November 28, 1989
UT · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Beaver Creek Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING RAMCAR,THE ROADWAY WAS BUMPY HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE RAMCAR JARRING HIS NECK.
UNLOADING DRUM OF OIL FORM CAR DRUM FELL OFF CAR KNOCKING INJ IN BELT STRUCTURE L ARM AND SHOULDER
November 28, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
J & H Leasing Company Inc · Struck by falling object
MAN WAS PINNING TOP WHEN DRAW ROCK FELL FROM TOP TRAPPING HIM UNDER IT FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME WAS N #6 ENTRY OF SPARE SECTION WHICH HAS A HEIGHT OF 46". I.NAME WAS LIFTING A HALF OF A BAG OF ROCK DUST ON SCOOP AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.
November 28, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING TO MANTRIP TO EAT LUNCH STPPED ON S ROCK IT ROLLED OUTFROM UNDER FOOT HE WENT DOWN
November 28, 1989
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS ABSENT FROM WORK BUT DID NOT REPROT AN INJURY UNTIL 12/7/89. LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA.
November 28, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE INSTALLING BEAM ON 4 1/2 CRUSHING TOWER THE CHAIN RIGGING SLIPPED CAUSING BEAM TO SLIDE TRAPPING EMPLOYEE'S LEFT THUMB BETWEEN TWO BEAMS.
Appalachian Collieries Corp · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS CUTTING CHAIN WITH TORCH & WITH HIS BACK TO THE RIB WHEN THE RIB ROLLED & STRUCK HIM IN STHE BACK
November 28, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING 1 X 12" LAGGING WITH A CIRCULAR SAW, HE CONTACTED THE BLADE SEVERING THREE FINGERS. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN PARTIAL AMPUTATION OF THE LEFT MIDDLE, RING AND LITTLE FINGERS, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
November 28, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pontiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING ROOF BOLTS ON OUR 007 SECTION WHEN HE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN UPPER BACK.
November 28, 1989
MT · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Western Energy Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAS EXPERIENCED A GRADUAL ONSET OF BACK PAIN.HE ATTRIBUTES THIS TO PAN SCRAPER OPERATION.
November 28, 1989
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barton Mining Incorported · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GOT OFF SHUTTLE CAR SLIPPED AND PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED RIGHT HIP WHILE THROWING SWITCH THROW FOR MOTOR.
November 28, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT AS HE WAS WALKING FROM THE OPERATING AREA OF THE RT. SIDE. HE WALKED UNDER A BROW, A PIECE OF ROCK FROM THE BROW FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD KNOCKING HIM DOWN. HE FI NISHED THE SHIFT BUT WAS SEEN BY A PHYSICAN THE FOLLOWING DAY AND IS NOW BEING KEPT OFF WORK.
November 28, 1989
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
ELECTRICAL
Coal Mac Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
PICKUP FAILED TO START EMP TIGHTENDED BATTERY TERMINALS AND BATTERY EXPLODED BATTERY ACID WENT INTO EMP EYES
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MAN STATED THAT HE WAS TRYING TO LOAD A FLAT BUGGY TIRE ONTO AN EMPTY SUPPLY CAR WHEN TIRE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS LEDT LEG.BRUISED LOWER LEFT LEG.
Hobet Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
PUTTING FRAME WORK TOGETHER FOR SIEVE BEND. ONE SIDE FELL STRIKING INJ
November 28, 1989
WV · Coal
electrician, lineman
OTHER
Hansford Smokeless Collieries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STARTED MISSING WORK ON JULY 19,1989 AND RETURNED TO WORK ON SEPT 11 1989.HE HAS BEEN OFF AGAIN FROM NOVEMBER 28,1989 TO THE PRESENT DATE DUE TO HIS WRIST INJURY.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING REPAIRS TO A CONVEYOR BELT DRIVE UNIT. HIS HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH A SHARP PIECE OF METAL. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION TO THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT FINGES ON THE RIGHT HAN D.
November 28, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Energy Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER OF RAILROAD CAR. FOOT SLIPPED. HE DID NOT FALL OFF LADDER BUT CAUGHT HIMSELF.
Hecla Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CARRYING A JACKKEG DRILL OVER MUCKPILE, SLIPPED AND TWISTED BACK. TIME LOSS BEGAN 12/7/89.
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL PICKED UP BOX OF RESIN AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK AS HE TURNED TO LAY IT DOWN.
Copper Range Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING SASH EXTENSION HOSE WHEN STRUCK BY LOOSE FROM BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN STATED, HE WAS LIFTING MINER CABLE IN ORDER TO HANG IT, WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK AREA, ALSO COMPLAINED OF PAIN TO HIS LOWER LEFT HIP AREA.
Wallis Quarry · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS TRYING TO CUT A HOLE IN CONVEYOR BELT WITH HIS POCKET KNIFE WHEN IT CLOSED. IT CUT THE FIRST FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HAS ONLY RET TO WORK AFTER HAVING BEEN ABENT FOR EXTENDED TIME DUE TO NON WORK RELATED BACK INJ CARRYING CRIB BLOCKS EXPER SEVERE PAIN IN BACK REF TO PHY THERAPY
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPL LIGHTING PROPANE FURNACE FUMES CAUSED AUTOIGNITION. BACK FLASH CAUGHT EMPL IN RIGHT EYE EMPL NOT WEARING PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR.
November 27, 1989
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WELDED TWO PIECES OF PIPE AT THE QUARRY DURING THE DAY. HE STRUCK THE ARC BEFORE PUTTING HSI HOOD DOWN AND THAT NIGHT FELT BURNING IN HIS EYES.
November 27, 1989
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS KNOCKING ROLLER PIN OUT OF DRILL WHEN FRAGMENT OF METAL STRUCK HIM IN THE EYE.
November 27, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED SAID HE WAS USING A SQUARE POINT SHOVEL, MOVING SAN ALSO SAID HE REINJURE DHIMSELF ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO. NEW INJURY PER ERMA.
November 27, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Creek Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULL HIS BACK WHILE HANGING CURTAIN.
November 27, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS BENT OVER REMOVING BRICK FROM BOTTOM OF ROTARY KILN. A PIECE OF CASTABLE CAME LOOSE FROM SIDE WALL STRIKING HIM IN THE SMALL OF HIS BACK.
November 27, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS TORQUING LOSE TRUCK TRANSMISSION LINE WHEN HE FELT PAININ LOWER BACK & RIGHT ARM. LOST TIME.
November 27, 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 (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS BACK HANDLING 50 POUND SALT BAGS. EMPLOYEE STATED PAIN IN LOWER BACK WAS EXPERINCED AS HE PALLETIZED THE TOP LAYER OF BAGS ON EACH PALLET.
November 27, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Delhi Mining Company · Fall from machine
THE OPERATOR FIRST USED A FRONT END LOADER TO PLACE WET MATERIAL INTO A HOPPER THAT IN TURN WOULD FEED A CONVEYOR BELT. DUE TO THE WETNESS, THE MATERIAL DID NOT FLOW PROPERLY. THE OPERATOR T HEN STOOD ON THE FRONT END OF THE HOPPER WITH A SHOVEL. THE OPERATOR PUSHED ALL OF THE MATERIAL IN THE FRONT OF THE HOPPER ONTO THE BELT. A LARGE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL STILL REMAINE DIN THE REA
November 27, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk Grove Ready-Mix Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
RESTING HAND ON CRUSHER CAP,IT BROKE FREE CATCHING 2 FINGERS OF LEFT HAND BETWEEN BOWL CAP AND BOLT.
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE GOT OFF OF WATER TRUCK AND STEPPED ON A ROCK ON THE GROUND AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
November 27, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pen Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING WET COAL,TWISTED AROUND WITH SHOVEL OF COAL.PULLED LOWER BACK.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by flying object
RAILROAD CAR HCD RUNG UPON A TRACK SKID APPROX. 2". HE TOOK A SLEDGE HAMMER AND KNOCKED THE SKID FROM UNDER THE RAILROAD CAR WHEEL, WHEN THE SKID WAS HIT, IT FLEW OUT FROM UNDER THE WHEEL STRI KING HIM ON BOTH LEGS.
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS WALKINGAROUND WELDING TABLE IN WELD SHOP & TRIPPED OVER WELDING LEADS THAT WERE LAYING IN FLOOR.
Central Mining Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON GROUND. HE TURNED HIS ANKLE OVER.
November 27, 1989
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck against a moving object
RUNNING BULLDOZER,ENGINE STOPPED,EMPL NOT ABLE TO STOP DOZER AND IT RAN DOWN SLOPE WITH OPER STRIKING KNEES & SHOULDER ON DASH PANEL UPON STOPPING.
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CUTTING BANDS OFF CINDER BLOCKS AS BANDS WERE CUT CINDER BLOCKS FELL ONTO LEFT FOOT
November 27, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Misty K Mining Company Inc · Struck by flying object
KETTLE BOTTOM FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS.
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS JACKING UP BELT DRIVE TO LOAD. THE JACK STARTED TO SHIFT. EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACK AWAY FROM THE JACK AND CAUGHT THE EDGE OF THE RAIL, TWISTING HIS KNEE AND FALLING DOWN.
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FELL FROM A SMALL BUILDING NECK STRAIN ACCIDENT NOT REPORTED TO US INTIL 2-21-90 BY DOCTOR.
November 27, 1989
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING LONGWALL,STAGELOADER FLITES INTO POSITION AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Bunker Hill Mining Company (Us) Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JUST PUT SURVEY CONTROL POINT IN HEADING WHEN HS SLIPED AND FELL ABOUT 10' TWISTED BACK WHILE TRYING TO CATCH HIS BALANCE.
November 27, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Kodiak Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object
RUNNING SCOOP AND HURT LOWER PART OF BACK SPRAINED LUMBARD
November 27, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carter Branch Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS DOWN ON HIS KNEES AND LEANED FORWARD TO PICK UP SOME ROOF BOLTS AND PULLED HIS MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
November 27, 1989
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Essroc Cement Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPL GOING 15-20 MPH TURNING RIGHT ,CONCRETE SLICK WITH CONCRETE DUST.EMPL JEEP SLID INTO TRAILER OF COAL TRUCK.
November 27, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Riverside Cement Company · Struck by flying object
WIND BLOWING DIRT AND SAND.SHOVELING DIRT AND WIND BLEW SOME INTO EYE.WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES
Tennessee Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
I.NAME WALKED AWAY FROM SECTION TAILPIECE.STUMBLED & FELL DOWN STRIKING KNEE ON CRIB BLOCK.
November 27, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
OTHER
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STANDING AT THE TELEPHONE AND TURNED TO WALK AWAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS KNEE.
November 27, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingwood Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE DROPPED CRIBBING BLOCK ON LEFT FOOT. BLOCK HIT BEHIND HARDTOE.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED ON 092788 HE WAS OFF UNTIL 072489 HE STARTED MISSIGN WORK AGAIN ON 112789 DUE TO THE ANKLE INJURY RE-OCCURANCE OF OLD INJURY DATED 092788
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
TAKING WATER HOSE LOOSE ON RIB SIDE OF 7 DEV. FEEDER HOSE CAME APART AND H E FELL STRIKING HIS CHEST ON EDGE OF FEEDER CAUSING A BRUISE TO HIS BREAST BONE.
November 27, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJURED WAS BEATING ON A STEEL FOOT SHAFT WITH A HAMMER WHEN A CHIP OF METAL BROKE OFF AN PENETRATED HIS RIGHT SIDE.
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS MOVING UNDER #2 BELTS AND HURT LEFT KNEE.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CABLE OFF FLAT CAR, WALKING BACKWARD STEPPED ON CABLE TURNED AND SPRAIED RIGHT ANKLE.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING LID TO TOOL BOX WHEN LID STRUCK LEFT LITTLE FINGER CAUSING A HAIR-LINE FRACTURE.
November 27, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Riverton Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE'S FOOT TANGLED UP IN PLASTIC BAND ON THE FLOOR CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL. HE TRIED TO BRACE HIS FALL WITH HIS RIGHT HAND AND FRACTURED HIS RIGHT ELBOW.
November 27, 1989
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Saginaw Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE SHOVELING STONE OFF SUPPLY CAR ONTO SLOPE EMPL EXPERIENCED PAIN IN CHEST AREA.
November 27, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
MINER MAN SETTING TIMBERS GETTING IN DECK OF MINER WHEN BLOCK OF COAL HIT RIGHT LEG BEFORE HE GOT IN DECK OF MINER.FACE AREA.
November 27, 1989
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS USING BLOCK OF WOOD TO RERAIL EMPLTY MINE CAR. HE PLACED BLOCK WITH LEFT HAND & HAD RIGHT HAND ON RAIL. WHEN CARS WERE PULLED WHEEL RAN OVER TIPS OF THREE FINGERS ON RIGHT HAND.
November 27, 1989
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE REPLACING A DRIVE BLET THE BELT SLIPPED OFF THE DRIVE LAND HE FELL TO THE GROUND APPROX. 10 FT. THE DRIVE BELT WAS LOCATED ON A HAMMERMILL, AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING BOTH HANDS TO REPLA CE THE BELT.
November 27, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CLEANING BELT WITH A SHOVEL WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
November 27, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MAN WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM CAB OF LOADER WHEN FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND FRACTURING BIG TOE OF RIGHT FOOT.
Parker Brothers & Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FELT PAIN IN BACK HANDLING GREASE DRUMS.RX DRUGS ISSUED.
November 27, 1989
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PLACING S CAR CABEL ON HANGER BEFORE ENTERED WORK PALCE FELT SHARP IN BACK
November 27, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WALKING AROUND UNIT AND HIT HEAD ON SOME LOW TOP AND JAMMED HIS NECK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN STATED HE WAS PICKING UP BUNDLE OF 5FT PINS & THEY CAUGHT ON ANOTHER BUNDLE & HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK
S.M. Lorusso & Sons · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WATCHING CONVEYOR, NOTICED A LARGE STONE, GRABBED QUICKLY TO REMOVE IT, FINGER BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN ANGLE IRON STRUCTURE OF CONVEYOR BELT AND STONE.
November 27, 1989
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Homestake Mining Company of California · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING OUT OF A SLUSHER TRENCH, WHEN HE STARTED TO STEP UP OUT OF THE TRENCH ONTO THE TRACK LINE HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL OVER BACKWARDS INTO THE TRENCH LANDING ON THE ROCK PILE.
November 27, 1989
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO PRY UP A STAB JAC (DAMAGED) ON A CONTINUOUS MINER AND WHNE HE PULLED OR PUSHED ON THE PRY BAR HE FELT DISCOMPORT IN BACK.
November 27, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SINCE 1986 EMPLOYEE VISITS CHIROPRACTOR TWICE A MONTH FOR RELIEF OF BACK PAIN. HE STATES THAT ON THIS DAY HE WAS HANDLING MATERIALS (PLANKS, BOLT SUPPLIES, ETC.) DURING HIS SHIFT AND DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE ALSO WORKED OVER-TIME.
November 27, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hansford Smokeless Collieries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE STATED THAT HE HURT HIS BACK PICKING UP MINER CABLE.
November 27, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS WORKING ALONE IN GARAGE INSTALLING HEADLIGHT BRACKETS ON D6 BULLDOZER. HE WAS USING HAND TAP TO CLEAN OUT THREADED HOLE IN DOZER WHEN SUDDENLY TAP BROKE & PIECE OF TAP STRUCK HIM IN E YE. HE WENT INTO NEXT BAY OF GARAGE & HAD FELLOWEMPL TAKE HIM TO ER.
November 27, 1989
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING AN AIR HOSE WITH UTILTIY KNIFE AND ACCIDENTLY CUT HIS RIGHT THUMB.
November 27, 1989
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Micro-Lite, LLC · Struck against stationary object
GOING OUT TO TURN FEED OFF AND RAN INTO BIN DOOR.
November 27, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE CLIMBING DOWN TRUCK, EMPLOYEE LOST FOOTING AND SLIPPED, BUT HUNG ON TO THE GRAB HANDLE ON THE TRUCK.
November 27, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PULLING ON A CABLE (DRAGGING INTO PLACE) HE PULLED WHILE OFF-BALANCE. AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
November 27, 1989
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Leeco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING THE MINER OUT OF THE CROSSCUT BETWEEN #4 AND #5 ENTRY WHEN THE DECK OF THE MINER CAUGHT EMPLOYEE'S FOOT BETWEEN THE MINE FLOOR AND THE DECK.
November 27, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STRAINED HIS BACK ON 11-27-89, DID NOT MISS ANY WORK TILL 1-5-90 WENT TO DR.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A PIECE OF SLATE OFF OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER. THE ROCK MEASURED 5' X 3' X 6", WHEN HE TRIED TO MOVE THE ROCK HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
November 26, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reynolds Metals Company · Fall onto or against objects
SLIPPED ON PIPE FELL WITH WRENCH IN HAND CUT L 5TH FINGER
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAVELING OUT OF SECTION ON MANBUS. A ROCK HAD ROLLED OUT ONTO TRACK. HE GOT OUT AND STRAINED BACK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE ROCK.
Glenrock Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE ASSISTING WELDER INSIDE WATER TANK EMPLOYEE TWISTED HER RIGHT ANKLE CLIMBING INSIDE THE WATER TANK
November 26, 1989
CO · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Seneca Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL CLAIMS THAT HE WAS PUSHING SCRAPER WITH SCRAPER. 1ST SCRAPER HIT ROCK CAUSING SCRAPER TO DROP 4-6' WHICH RESULTED IN PULLED MUSCLE IN ABDOMEN.
November 26, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Costain Coal Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING AND SPRAINED ANKLE
November 26, 1989
WY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lion Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
MAN WAS CHECKING TRAILER BED INSIDE SLIPPED CAUSING BUTTOCKS TO HIT ON TANK AND HE FELL ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER.
Glenrock Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS COOLING THICK PIECES OF IRON HOLDING IT WITH CHANNEL LOCK PLIERS WITH ARMS EXTENDED WHICH CAUSED A MUSCLE STRAIN
Tilden Mining Company L C · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SHOVEL IN PIT.HE HAD UNWOUND THE WELDING CABLE FROMM THE WELDING MACHINE AND WAS DRAGGING IT TO THE JOB.HE WAS WALKING ON ROUGH GROUND WHEN HE STEPPED ON A LOOSE ROCK O R ORE CHUNK AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.DIAGNOSIS: PROBABLE PARTIAL TEAR RIGHT MEDIAL MENISCUS.HE CONTINUED TO WORK,WAS SEEN BY A SPECIALIST AND SCHEDULED TO HAVE SURGERY ON HIS KNEE.HE BEGAN TO LOS
November 26, 1989
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Struck against a moving object
OPER ROAD GRADER IN MINE EMP BOUNCED IN SEAT AFTER STRIKING BUMP STRAINED LOWER BACK RX MED MISSED 3 DAYS
WHILE HELPING LUBRICATE THE SWIVEL ON THE DRILL HEAD ON THE EXPLORATION DRILL A PICE OF DRILL STEEL IN THE HOOK UP POSITION FELL ON THE EMPLOYEES LEFT FOOT,THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE OF THE E MPLOYEES LEFT BIG TOE.
November 25, 1989
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Struck by falling object
THE MAN WAS INSPECTING THE REMOVAL OF BRICK FROM THE KILN. HE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO PULL A ROW OF BRICKS LOOSE WHEN THEY FELL. SEVERAL BRICKS BOUNCED AND ONE HIT HIS FOOT JUST BEHIND THE STEE L TOE CAP.
November 25, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southdown California Cement Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING A FAN AND GUARD.
November 25, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED BACK WHILE PUSHING TRUCK BRACKET AT OVERHEAD LEVEL.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
DRIVING A 3 INCH PIN OUT OF SCOOP SWIVEL PIN CAME OUT AND DROPPED ON MANS RIGHT FOOT,HE WORKED UNTIL 11-30-89 WENT TO DOCTOR WHEN SWELLING STARTED NO BROKEN BONES JUST SWELLING.
November 25, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Green River Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS SHOVELING UP LOOSE COAL IN THE RAW COAL TUNNEL AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
November 25, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Copper Range Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE CLIMBED ONTO SCOOP TRAM, RIGHT REAR TO CHECK TRANSMISSION LEVEL. WHEN HE WAS DISMOUNTING HIS FEET SLIPPED AND HE JARRED HIS LOWER BACK AS HE LANDED ON CEMENT FLOOR FEET FIRST.
November 25, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Copper Range Company · Struck by falling object
CLEANING DRILLED HOLES FOR POWDERING WHEN A PIECE OF LOOSE FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT ELBOW AND TOP OF HAND.
November 25, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS ENTERING PREP PLANT FROM FIRST FLOOR WHILE CLIMBING OUTSIDE STEPS CAUGHT METARSAL ON SECOND STEP CAUSING HIM TO TWIST LEFT KNEE.
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
OILER & MECHANIC WERE REMOVING ENGINE FROM ACK GREASE TRUCK. OILER REACHED UNDER TRANSMISSION & PULLED ON IT IN ORDER TO REMOVE IT & PULLED MUSCLE OR PINCHED NERVE IN BACK.
November 25, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coeur Rochester, Inc. · Struck by falling object
INJ EMP ON GROUND COILING UP WELDING LEADS WHEN ANOTHER EMP WORKING ABOVE DROPPED A 2 LB HAMMER HAMMER GLANCED OFF HANDRAIL AND OTHER MEMBERS OF STRUCTURE AND STRUCK HIM AT SKULL.
November 25, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilden Mining Company L C · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS WORKING IN REPAIR BAY REPAIRING PLASTIC SLIDES FOR CONVEYOR. IN ORDER TO GET SOME PLASTIC HE WALKED OVER 2 SHEETS OF FLOOR GRATING LAYING ON FLOOR. TOP PIECE OF GRATING IS 14" NARROWE R THAN LOWE SHEET. WHEN HE STEPPED ON EDGE OF UPPER SHEET ANKLE TWISTED & HE FELL TO FLOOR SPRAIN LEFT ANKLE.
Canterbury Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPING INSTALL META SPLASH PAN AT BELT DRIVE.MAN LIFTED METAL PLATE HE FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER.
November 25, 1989
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Pyro Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
MOVING MINER WHILE SITTING ON TOP AND WAS STRUCK IN ROOF.
November 25, 1989
MO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING HAND GRINDER GRINDING WHEEL BROKE STIKING EMP ON FINGER
November 25, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pyramid Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING ONTO THE PUMP TRACTOR, THE DOOR OF THE TRACTOR SLAMMED ON HIS FINGER. THE MIDDLE FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND WAS FRACTURED.
November 24, 1989
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE MANBASKET OF A ROOF BOLTER. AS THE BASKET NEARED THE BACK THE FRONT BASKET BOOM CYLINDER PIN GUSSETS BROKE AT THE WELDS. THE BASKET THEN FREE FELL 23 FEET TO THE GR OUND. EMPLOYEE STAYED IN THE BASKET AND WAS INJURED UPON IMPACT WITH THE BASKET.
November 24, 1989
KY · Coal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ashland Materials Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SPOTTING A BARGE AT DOCK#1, WHEN HE PULLED ON A ROPE HIS FEET SLIPPED ON THE SNOW COVERED DECK OF AEP-441 AND HE FELL INTO THE EMPTY BARGE. THE FALL BRUISED HIS HIPS, RIBS, AND BA CK.
November 24, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jamie Marcus Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING IN DRIFT MOUTH SLIPPED ON FROZEN MUD AND ICE.
November 24, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New York Trap Rock Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MECHANIC WAS WALKING FROM HAULAGE TRUCK. ON WAY BACK TO GARAGE HE STEPPED INA RUT IN THE ROAD AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.
Mettiki Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A CRIB AS HE WAS HANDING A CRIB BLOCK TO ANOTHER PERSON HE SLIPPED CAUSING THE CRIB TO MASH HIS RT THUMB HIS THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO CRIB BLOCKS CAUSING A FX TO THE THUMB
November 24, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reynolds Metals Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
HE WAS CLEANING OUT A CONE AND A PIPE WITH A PRESSURE HOSE AND SOME CAUSTIC ACID RAN INSIDE SLICKER SUIT.
November 24, 1989
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Lone Star Industries Inc · Struck by falling object
CONTUSION TO R HAND PINCHED BETWEEN CONVEY BELT AND IDLER. TRYING TO KNOCK CLINKER BUIKDUP OFF FROZE U IDLER WITH BRICK HAMMER.
Blue Circle Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REPLACE A WEAR PLATE IN THE FEED BOX OF 7 FT SHORTHEAD CRUSHER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND HIT HIMSELF IN THE GROIN AREA,OR PULLED A MUSCLE IN THAT AREA.
Barretts Minerals Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A NEW MOTOR ON A FURNACE WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE INJURED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
November 24, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magma Copper Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPLOYEE DROVE P 215 HONDA UP RAMP OF LOADING DOCK AT MOLY STORAGE BUILDING. WHEN HE STOPPED VEHICLE HIS PARTNER SAID THE WHEEL WAS GOING OFF EDGE. EMPLOYEE GOT OFF TO INSPECT WHERE THE WHEEL WAS AND FELL OFF THE 3' DOCK. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A SPRAIN, RIGHT KNEE CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
November 24, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tackett & Spears Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL LIFTING ROCKS OFF TAILPIECE-PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
November 24, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Wayne J. Sand & Gravel Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SOMEONE TURNED CONVY ON WHILE HE WAS WORKING ON IT
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS WORKING BOLTING TOP. HE WAS WALKING AROUND PINNER WHEN HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.
November 24, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE WALKING DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS FROM SECOND LEVEL OF WET PROCESS BUILDING EE TWISTED HIS ANDKLE. IN AN AREA OF HZARDOUS FOOTING EE WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO SECURE HIS FOOTING.
November 24, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
National Steel Pellet Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED CLAIMS WHILE WORKING IN COLD STORAGE BUILDING HE LIFTED A PROPANE TANK ONTO A FORKLIFT AND THEN FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.
November 24, 1989
AL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Abston Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
INJURED GOT STUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE PUSHED HIM OUT HURT NECK WHEN OTHER VEHICLE PUSHED OUT
November 24, 1989
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Struck against a moving object
INJURED HAD BACKED TRUCK INTO POSITION FOR L;OADING FROM 191 B SHOVEL. SHOVEL OPERATOR STATED THAT HOIST DRUM GAVE WAY AND SHOVEL BACK DROPPED STRIKING REAR OF TRUCK BED WHICH CAUSED TRUCK BED TO RAISE. SHOVEL BUCKET SLIPPED OFF TRUCK BED WHICH FELL CAUSING INJURED TO BOUNC AROUND IN TRUCK.
November 24, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE GETTING ON A TRACTOR THE INJURED SLIPPED OFF A STEP.
Virginia Crews Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE HE WAS SHOVELING UP LOOSE COAL AT THE TAILPIECE, HIS LOWER BACK STARTED BOTHERING HIM.
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS SCATTING ROCKDUST WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A SACK ROF ROCK DUST LAYING ON THE FOOTWALL CAUSING INJURED TO FALL TO FOOTWALL TWISTING HIS LEFT LEG.
November 23, 1989
TN · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Srs Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REACH TO GET A PIECE OF STEEL OFF OF THE ROOF BOLTER AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
November 23, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP TOOK HOLD AND TOOL BOX TO REPOSTION IT BACK AGAINST RIB IN DOING SO TWISTED BACK SIDE WAYS AND REC SHARP PAIN IN MIDDLE BACK
November 23, 1989
TN · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Green Branch Mining Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING SPLICE CABLE,WHILE HE WAS CRIMPING A BUTT CONNECTOR DOWN A SMALL CHIP OF METAL FLEW OFF THE HEAD OFF THE HAMMER TYPE CRIMP TOOL HITTING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE TOP OF THE RIGH T HAND BETWEEN HIS FINGERS.
November 22, 1989
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Brothers Gravel Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPING DOWN OFF STEEL CASTING.FOOT SLIPPED AND HE HIT RIGHT HAND ON PIECE OF STEEL.IT BROKE RIGHT WRIST.
November 22, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO GUIDE A 6' X 4' SECTION OF PAN FEEDER ONTO THE FORKLIFT WITH HIS HANDS WHEN HIS RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN A PINCH POINT BETWEEN THE PAN FEEDER AND THE FORKLIFT. THIS INCI DENT RESULTED IN A COMMINUTED FRACTURE, RIGHT 4TH METACARPAL, CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
November 22, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL SLIPPED RETURNING FROM CLEAN AN CLOGGED CHUTE.
Sun West Inc · Struck by flying object
HELPING EMPLOYEE REMOVE WEDGE IN DRAGLINE BUCKET PIECE OF METAL WENT INTO FINGER AND EMPLOYEE THOUGHT HE HAD IT OUT WENT TO DR. ON 12-20-89. HE GOT X-RAY FOUND METAL STILL IN FINGER. ON 1-19 -90, DR. REMOVED METAL.
November 22, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING IN BELLY PAN, THEN WHEN HE WAS FINISHED DRAGGED HIS LEFT FOOT THROUGHTHE WELD CAUSING A BURN.
Action Energies Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS TAPPING THE ROOF FOR SHOT FIRING WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE WALL OF THE MINE AND PINNED HIM TO THE FLOOR OF THE MINE.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
"EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHEN WALKING ALONG A MINE BELTLINE, HE STUMBLED OVER A ROCK RESULTING IN A STRAIN TO HIS KNEE."
November 22, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Elk Creek Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS NECK. WHILE WORKING ON ON A 773B ROCK TRUCK. HE DID GO TO THE DOCTOR. HE HAS TORN MUSCLES IN BACK OF HIS NECK. HE CAN RETURN TO WORK 11-28-89.
November 22, 1989
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ladon Coal Corp · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS EXPERIENCING FUEL PRESSURE PROBLEMS WITH HIS LOADER & DECIDED TO CHANGE FUEL FILTERS HE WAS WORKING ON THE REAR BUMPER OF HIS MACHINE WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL APPROX 41/2FT TO THE G ROUND LANDING ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL WHERE THE DOCTOR FOUND 2 BROKEN RIBS
November 22, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE & PARTNER WERE CHANGING ELBOW ON 2B CYCLONE OELBOW LINE HE WAS ON TOP OF FEED PIPE & PARTNER OPERATERING OHEAD CRANE HE COULD NOT LINE UP ELBOW & CYCLONE FOR ROLLER CLIP SO HE HAD PARTNER M OVE THE CRANE WHEN THE CRANE WAS MOVED A WELD BROKE ON LOWER PART OF PIPE CAUSING PIPE TO SPIN & KNOCKING HIM OFF THE PIPE
November 22, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STACKING CRIBS BLOCK WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS R INDEX FINGER BETWEEN CRIB BLOCK AND RF BOLT PLATE.
November 22, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO BAR A BOULDER OUT FROM BEHIND A RAIL-MAT WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS LOWER BACK. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A LOW BACK STRAIN CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME F ROM WORK.
November 22, 1989
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Echo Bay Alaska Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STRAINED BACK WHILE DOING MECHANICAL WORK ON DRILL JUMBO.
November 22, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS PASSENGER ON 91 JEEP. SWITCH AT EMPTY END OF EXTENSION WAS LEFT FOR TURN WHERE MOTORS WERE BEING STORED FOR WEEKEND. OPERATOR OF JEEP DIDN'T STOP IN TIME WHILE COMING ALONG MAIN LI NE GOING OUTSIDE. JEEP WENT IN SWITCH & STRUCK #42 MOTOR THAT WAS PARKED WITH RAIL DOG SET. INJURED WAS SITTING ON INB END OF JEEP.
Hawkview Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object
FELT PAIN AND HAD SOME SWELLING OF HIS R KNEE WENT TO DR. TO GET KNEE CHECKED AND DISCOVERED THAT HE HAD AN INFECTED KNEES
November 22, 1989
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Lucky Branch Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS OPERATING 506 CARRIER AND MINER PULLED CARRIER INTO RIB. THE CARRIER CAUGHT HIS LEG BENDING IT INTO HIS CHEST.
November 22, 1989
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MAN STATED, HE WAS WALKING THE 2ND WEST BELT LINE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A WET SPOT. HE FELL AND INJURED HIS LOWER BACK AREA.
November 22, 1989
IL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE WAS STANDING CLOSE TO UNITRAC SCOOP WHEN THE OPERATOR SET THE SCOOP BUCKET DOWN ON THE MINE FLOOR CATCHING EMPLOYEES FOOT UNDER BUCKET WENT TO HOSPITAL ER TO BE CHECKE D THIS OCCURRED IN UNIT #4
Meeks Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
ON THE SCOOP THE OPERATOR WAS RUNNING THE LINKAGE GOT OUT OF ADJUSTMENT ON THE FOOT PEDAL. THE FOOT PEDAL HUNG, THE OPERATOR HIT THE PANIC BAR AND DE-ENERGIZED THE MACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS IN LOW COAL AND THE OPERATOR CUT HIS LEG ABOVE THE KNEE ON A ROOF BOLT.
November 22, 1989
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
POWERED HAULAGE
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS PASSENGER ON 91 JEEP. SWITCH AT EMPTY END OF EXTENSION WAS LEFT FOR TURN WHERE MTOORS WERE STORED FOR WEEKEND. OPERATOR OF JEEP COULD NOT STOP IN TIME COMING ALONG MAIN LINE GOING OUTSIDE. JEEP WENT IN SWITCH & STRUCK #42 MOTOR THAT WAS PARKED WITH RAIL DOG SET. INJURED WAS SITTING ON OUTBY END OF JEEP.
November 22, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Mercury Coal Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPLOYEE GOT HAIR CAUGHT IN DRILL WHILE DRILLING.
DISMOUNTING DOZER TO UNHOOK WINCH CABLE.STEPPED ON ROCK CAUSING FOOT TO CRIL AND SPRING HIS ANKLE.
Arch Of Kentucky · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE PREPARING TO WELD BRACKETS FOR A OBX LIGHT ON THE MINER HE STRAINED HIS BACK REACHING FOR THE WELDER TAIL AT THE SECTION TRANSFORMER.
November 22, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT GRAVEL HOPPER TO ELIMINATE FREEZING MATRIAL.
November 22, 1989
KY · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
H & N Coal Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
RIDING IN SCOOP BUCKET WITH WATER PUMP-HE SAID PUMP SLID AGAINST HIM INJURING BACK.
Arch Of Kentucky · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LOCATED AT #92 SHIELD. WHEN A COAL OUTBURST OCCURRED NEAR THE TAILGATE OF THE 004 LONGWALL FACE. THE INJURED WAS PUSHED BACK INTO AND BETWEEN THE SHIELDS.
November 22, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining Inc · Fall from machine
FUELING 992C WHEN FELL OFF BOTTOM OF LADDER AND HURT HIS KNEE
Chrisman Ready-Mix Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING ON SHAKER SCREEN CHANGE PROGRESS AND SOMEONE HAD LEFT A CLAMP BAR ON WORK PLATFORMA ND EMPLOYEE USED THIS FOR A HAND RAIL AND FELL.
November 22, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
HE WAS MOVING A WATER PUMP IT SLIPPE AND FELL ONTO HIS LEFT HAND AND FRACTURED HIS THUMB.
November 22, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Rubbed or abraded
EMPLOYEE BURTN ARM ON CONVEYOR BELT ROLLER. TREATED FIRST AID CASE. INFECTION DEVELOPED NOW REQUIRES A SKIN GRAFT.
November 22, 1989
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STRUCK IN BACK BY PALLET DUE TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO WAS HANDLING THE PALLET AT THE TIME.
November 22, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE SWUNG HAMMER HORIZONTALLY TO BREAK CHUNK AND FELT PAIN IN SHOULDER.
November 22, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lac Bullfrog Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A BIN W/3IN STEEL BALLS AFTER IT WAS FULL THE EMPLOYEE RAISED THE CHUTE TO STOP THE BALLS AT THIS POINT A STEEL BALL FELL FROM THE TOP OF THE CHUTE ONTO THE EMPLOYEES PAL M & RING FINGER OF HIS LFT HAND A MINOR ACCIDENTREPORT WAS FILED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT BUT THE EMPLOYEE WENT IN FOR TREATMENT ON 011090 EMPLYEE IS CURRENTLY ON RESTRICTED DUTY
November 22, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATED HE HAD BEEN DRIVING CAT 416 BACKHOE, HE COMPLETED JOG HE STOPPED MACHINE AND STEPPED OUT. HE DID NOT JUMP BUT RATHER DISMOUNTED PROPERLY. HE PUT HIS WEIGHT ON RIGHT KNEE AND FELT A SHARP PAIN ALONG OUTSIDE OF RIGHT KNEE, WHICH HE AS A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION ON.
November 22, 1989
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Industrial Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUTTING POWER OFF AND STUMBLED OVER WOOD BLOCK SPRAINING L ANKLE
November 22, 1989
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kembel Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object
LOADER OPERATOR HAD REMOVED A CHAIN OFF THE LOADER BUCKET. HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE LOADER BUCKET.
November 22, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Limestone Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE PICKING UP BLASTING WIRE, EMPLOYEE STUMBLED AND FELL, LANDING ON HIS LEFT ARM.
November 22, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS CARRYING TRASH CAN TO DUMP IT INTO LARGER RECEPTICLE. HE SLIPPED & FELL ONTO SHOULDER.
November 22, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pioneer Talc Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
HE WAS WORKING ONT HE SLEDGE HAMMER AND HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE DIDN'T TELL HIS FOREMAN OR ANYONE THA THE WAS HURT UNTIL MONDAY THE 27TH OF NOVER, 1989. HE WENT TO THE DOC TOR ON 11-27-89, BUT THE DR. SAID HE HAD TO GET CONFIRMATION THAT HE HAD WORKMEN'S COMP. INSURANCE. HE HAS THREE MINOR CHILDREN ADN THERE WAS NO CARELESSNESSES INVOLVED.
November 21, 1989
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A PASTE TANK. UPON REMOVING THE TANK COVER, THIS ONE FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND INJUR8ING HIS FINGERS.
November 21, 1989
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont (WI) LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
CLEANING RAY-O-TUBE EYE ON #2 KILN,PIECE OF LIME BLEW INTO RIGHT EYE CAUSING A BURN./=
November 21, 1989
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING LINE NEXT TO STANDARD CRUSHER WHEN A ROCK CAME OUT OF CRUSHER STRICKING EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK OF THE NECK.
November 21, 1989
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
Ed Gersek Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GLOVE CAUGHT ON DRILL BIT AMD TWISTED LEFT ARM ON ROD AND CUT FOUR FINGERS.
November 21, 1989
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Lake Wausau Granite Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING TO FAST WITH LOADER, HIT A BUMP WHICH CAUSED HIM TO BE THROWN SIDEWAYS TO PREVENT HEAD INJURY HE BRACERD HIMSELF AGAINST WINDOW WITH HIS ARM KNOCKING OUT THE WINDOW AND CA USING INJURY.
November 21, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
OTHER
STANDING ON EUCLID FENDER, WIPING OFF WINDSHIELD. SEVERE WINDS BLOWING AT THE TIME, BLEW EMPLOYEE OFF THE FENDER TO THE GROUND. CAUSING A BROKEN NOSE AND FRACTURED RIBS.
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING AIR FILTERS IN 988 LOADER.HE MISSED THE THIRD STEP WHILE CLIMBING DOWN AND LANDED ON A ROCK TWISTING HIS ANKLE.
November 21, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Mid-Atlantic Inc · Struck by flying object
WHILE DISCONNECTING A SCRUB DOWN HOSE, FITTING FLEW OFF AND HIT RIGHT THUMB.
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON FLOOR OF 1421 SHOVEL CAB DUE TO OIL TRACKED IN FROM HOUSE.HE CAUGHT HIMSELF AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.DIAGNOSIS:SACRO ILIAC STRAIN(OLD DISEASE).HE BEGAN TRO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
November 21, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Inland Steel Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS STEAM CLEANING OFF A LOADER FROM WORK. PELLETS HAD ACCUMULATED ON THE STEMA ROOM FLOOR FROM THE CLEANING. THE INJURED PULLED ON THE STEAM CLEANING HOSE WHILE STANDING ON PELLET S HAD SLIPPED ONTO HSI BACK STRAINING THE MUSCLEES IN HIS BACK.
November 21, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall onto or against objects
CLIMBING BACK ONTO DOZER & SLIPPED ON DOZER ARM & HIT RIGHT LEG ON DOZER ARM RESULTING IN DEEP LACERATION & ROKEN BONE IN LEG.
November 21, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bassett Products Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS DRIVING A EUCLID IN QUARRY,HAULING DIRT TO DUMP.TIRES ON TRUCK WERE CUTTING RUTS IN GROUND,SO HE THOUGHT HE WOULD PICK UP ROCKS TO FILL IN TRACKS.WHEN HE STARTED TO BEND OVER HE HAD A P AIN IN LOWER BACK AND HE COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN UP.
THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGED THAT HE WAS INJURED WHILE WORKING ON THE LEFT FRONT STRUT MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE FRAME OF HAUL TRUCK WHEN THE TIRE AND STRUT ASSY. FELL FROM THE FORKLIFT IT HAD BEN SECRU ED TO IN A STANDING POSTION ON THE FORKS. THE EMPLOYEES LEGS WERE PINNED BETWEEN THE TIRE AND STRUT ASSY. AND A WORK PLATFORM HE HAD BEEN STANDING ON. THE EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A BROKEN TIBIA AN
November 21, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
JUMPING DOWN OFF LOADER STRAINED BACK.
November 21, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Roberts Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF ROCK FELL & STRUCK EMPL IN ANKLE.
November 21, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Horizons Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL STATED HE WAS INSTALLING TURBO ON TD25 DOZER IN RAW COAL STOCKPILE AT MOSLEY WASHER HAD TO GO GET OIL. HE GOT TWO 5 GALLON BUCKETS OF OIL & WHEN HE TRIED TO LIFT THEM UP ON BED OF #32 MAI NTENANCE TRUCK HE FELT CATCH IN BACK.
November 21, 1989
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gilberton Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL WAS CLIMBING LADDER ON COMPACTOR HE SLIPPED & BRUISED ELBOW & KNEE.
November 21, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Laurel Creek Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE INJURED WAS PINNING THE MINE ROOF A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND SMASHED HIS LEFT HAND AGAINST THE TOP OF THE ROOF BOLTER.THUS CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS FINGER.
November 21, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CHIPPING HAMMER TO KNOCK SLAG OFF PIECE OF METAL,WHEN A PIECE OF SLAG STRUCK LEFT EYE.
Colt Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING 8"X8"X6" WOOD BLOCKING ON BACK OF PICKUP TRUCK EMPL PULLED LEFT GROIN AREA.
November 21, 1989
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I,NAME WAS SHOVELING ON THE 9 MNW BELT. WHILE SHOVELING HIS SHOVEL HIT A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT WRIST.
New Butte Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN WAS HELPING TO UNLOAD MUCKING MACHINE FROM A TRUCK.
Kyn Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
LOOSE SEATS WERE IN FACE AREA AND SHOULD BE TAKEN DOWN UPON DISCOVERY.
November 21, 1989
MD · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPL USING SLATE BAR TO PULL DOWN LOOSE RIB.HAD JUST PULLED RIB DOWN WHEN PIECE OF CAP ROCK FELL FROM ROOF -STRUCK HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER CAUSING CONTUSION TO SHOULDER.
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL BENT OVER PICKING UP C-MINER CABLE TO HANG OVERHEAD EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING ACROSS OVERCAST WHEN HIS HAT BLEW OFF HE GRABBED FOR IT FELL BACKWARDS AND STRUCK HE R KKNEE ON FLOOR. HE CONT. WORKING AND DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 11-27-89 AT WHICH TIME HE REC MED AT TENTION.
November 21, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON GOFER, STOOD UP AND RIGHT KNEE POPPED. RIGHT KNEE STRAIN.
November 21, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS ON TOP OF PILE OF COAL SHOVELING IT DOWN ON TAIL OF PLOW WHILE PLOW WAS DOWN. INJURED WAS IN SITTING POSITION ON KNEES WITH BACK TURNED TOWARD FACE & WHEN H GOT UP FELT PAIN IN LOW ER BACK. INJURED SAID THAT HE ALSO HAD TO DIG SOME ROCS OUT OF COAL. INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK & DIDN'T SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTILL 11/28/89 Y WAS THEN PLACED ON NON WORK STATUS.
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE NO.2 CAR DRIVER HAD TAKEN HIS CAR ANCHOR DOWN TO PULL SOME EXTRA CABLE. WHEN HE TURNED ON THE REEL THE CABLE CAUGHT HIM CUTTING HIS ELBOW.
November 21, 1989
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
HE WAS GOING TO FEEDER TO DUMP A LOAD OF COAL AND RAN OVER A LUMP OF COAL IN THE HAUL ROAD CAUSING HIM TO BOUNCE UP OFF THE SEAT HURTING HIS LOWER BACK.
November 21, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Star Fire Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING WINDOWS DURING THE BREAK AFTER FINISHING WINDOWS STARTED TO RETURN TO OPERATORS SEAT TRIPPED FOR UNKNOWN REASON AND CAUGHT SELF ON HANDRAIL FELT PULL IN BACK WENT TO DR DR SCHEDULED BONE SCAN FOR 12-06-89 EMPLOYEE HASNOT RETURNED-AWAITING MEDICAL RESULTS.
Ison Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHEN RETURNING CAPS TO POWDER MAGAZINE CAUGHT RIGHT HAND BETWEEN TOP OF DOOR AND THE DRIP LIP. THE FIRST JOINT OF RIGHT INDEX FINGER IS BROKEN.
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE SCOOP WHEN HIS LEFT HAND SLIPPED WHILE PUSHING HIMSELF OUT OF THE SCOOP AND HIS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED ADN FELL BACKWARDS AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER ON BOTTOM.
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.
November 21, 1989
TN · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allied Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BRATTICE CLOTH FROM AROUND A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE & CUT HIS LEGWHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED
November 21, 1989
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Andalex Resources Inc · Struck by powered moving object
OPER MINER AND AFTER HE LOADED SHUTTLE CAR TURNED FACING MACHINE WHEN SHUT CAR BACKED UP TO CLEAR RIB, CORNER STRIKING EMPO IN L LEG ABOVE ANKLE.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
AS EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING CONVEYOR BELT FROM A SUPPLY CAR HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
November 21, 1989
CO · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
MACHINERY
Energy Fuels Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP MINER CABLE AND THE CANOPY DISLODGED A ROCK FROM THE ROOF AND HIT THE INJURED ON THE BACK.
November 21, 1989
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Prosperity Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS DRAGGING A 300# SLUSH PUMP WHEN HE INJURED HIS BACK.
November 21, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canterbury Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE MAN WAS UNLOADING BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.THE MAN CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 11-28-89 WHEN HE REPORTED OFF.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WALKING THE ESCAPEWAY ON THE WEEKLY ESCAPEWAY WALK AND HE SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF SLATE AND HIS BACK STARTED HURTING.
November 21, 1989
OK · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hickory Coal Corp · Fall from machine
WHILE EXITING FROM WATER TRUCK FOOT SLIPPED ON STEPPING POINT CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO GROUND. HIS BOOTS WERE MUDDY CAUSING THJEM TO BE SLIPPERY. HE LANDED ON HIP MAKING IT SORE.
November 21, 1989
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS CHECKING ROOF BOLTER TO SEE WHAT MATERIAL IT NEEDE. WHILE WALKING AROUND IT SHE SLIPPED AND FELL TRIED TO GRAB HOLD OF THE ROOF BOLTER TO REGAIN HER BALNCE, AND IN DOING SO SHE S TRAINED HER WRIST AND HAND.
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL STANDING UPRIGHT POSITIONING ROOF BOLTER WHEN 2 PIECES OF COAL RIB 2'X18"X9" AND 3'X2'X18" FELL STRIKING BOTH INJ LEGS AND ANKLES.
November 21, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING DOWN A HORSE BACK WHEN THE ROOF FELL,CRUSHING HIM BETWEEN THE MINE FLOOR AND THE ROOF FELL.
November 21, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Burke Mountain Trucking Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS PUTTING SHEER PIN IN FEEDER AND GOT FINGER CAUGHT IN PIN HOLE.LEFT INDEX FINGER.
November 21, 1989
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pen Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING BARGES DOWN STREAM WHEN HIS HAND GOT CAUGHT IN A CLEVIS ON THE SLIDE LINE CABLE.
November 21, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
BOLTING TOP WHEN SCALE OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP BETWEEN LAST ROOF BOLT & ATRS AND HIT HIM ON LEFT FOOT HAPPENED AT FACE-405C- #2 ENTRY.
November 21, 1989
AL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects
INJURED WAS DISMOUNTING SCOOPTRAM DECK PAN WHEN RIGHT HAND WHICH WAS COVERED WITHOIL LOST GRIP. INJURED FELL TO FOOTWALL STRIKING LEFT SHOULDER AGAINST SOME RAILS LYING ON FOOTWALK.
November 20, 1989
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Doverspike Brothers Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
CLEANING DITCH ALONG ROAD WAY. EMPLOYEE USING CAT HIGHLIFT. MACHINE RAN UP OVER BEAM LEANED OVER FAR ENOGH TO LAY OVER ON ITS SIDE.
November 20, 1989
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Horizons Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS HELPING REPAIR PERSON PUT STARTING BOX COVER LID ON SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE LIFTED COVER HE ALLEGES THAT BURNING TYPE PAIN CAME INTO RIGHT SIDE LOWER BACK. RESULT WAS STRAIN TO LOWER B ACK MUSCLES.
November 20, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
INJURED WAS HELPING ON ROOF BOLTER AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTER ON HIS LEFT HAND WAS BRUISED AND CUT.
November 20, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED ALLEGES THAT SHE WAS WORKING WITH TWO OTHER EMPLOYES REMOVING A TOP BEAM FROM AN OVERCAST.SHE ALLEGES THAT WHILE THEY WERE SLIDING THE BEAM DOWN THE RAMP,THE BEAM STRUCK HER ON THE RIG HT THIGH CAUSING HER PAIN.
November 20, 1989
OH · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
T P Mining Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THAT HE SLIPPED WHILE LEVELING A LOAD OF COAL AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE BROKE HIS RIGHT WRIST BONES AND CRACKED HIS PELVIS.
November 20, 1989
OK · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hickory Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE HELPING TO LOAD A DRILL FOR TRANSPORTING ON A TRUCK THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING PRY THE LIFT JACKS OFF THE DRILL WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN THE GROIN AREA.
November 20, 1989
UT · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LOADER OPERATOR WAS GETTING OUT OF LOADER MACHINE WHEN HE MISSED LAST STEP.WHILE TRYING TO CATCH BALANCE WITH RIGHT ARM.FELT A JERK AND PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER AND RIGHT SIDE OF NECK.
November 20, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A DOZER TO PULL A DISABLED MUCK TRUCK WHEN THE PULLING CABLE BROKE CAUSING INJURED TO GET JOLTED IN THE DOZER CAB.INJURED RETURNED TO WORK ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT BUT WAS ADVISED BY HIS DOCTOR TO STAY OFF FROM WORK ON NOVEMBER 30,1989,WHEN HE STARTED LOSING TIME.
November 20, 1989
AL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
New Acton Coal Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SHOVEL TO CLEAN THE INSIDE TOP OF THE WA500 LOADER BUCKETT, WHICH WAS ABOUT 4 FEET OFF THE GROUND. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE INSIDE LOADER CAB KNOCKED THE TILT GEAR OUT OF PLACE CA USING THE INSIDE TOP PORTION OF THE BUCKETT TO ROLL DOWN AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF THE HEAD.
November 20, 1989
ND · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Coteau Properties Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A MECHANIC EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN WHILE WORKING ON A D-RING IN THE SHOP. SEVERAL DAYS LATER THE MECHANIC VISITED A DOCTOR WHO RAN SOME TEST. THE RESULT WAS A BULGED DISK WHICH IS THE RESULT O F A CONGENTIAL BIRTH DEFECT. ON 11-29-89 HE DID NOT REPORT TO WORK.
November 20, 1989
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Mor-Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS OPERATING AN END DUMP TRUCK. HE CIRCLED AROUND A LOADER TO PASS AND HIT A LOADED TRUCK COMING TOWARDS HIM.
MEN WERE POPPING BOULDER AT BOTTOM OF FLOOR ROCK CAME FLYING AND HIT I.NAME ON RIGHT ARM.
Blue Circle Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE DESCENDING FROM TRUCK MISSED LAST STEP OF LADDER AND GRABBED RAILING BY HIS HAND HE THEN FELT TWINGE TO LOWER RIGHT BACK.
November 20, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DRIVER WAS CLIMBING DOWN OUT OF ENDLOADER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL.
November 20, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
D & D Gravel · Over-exertion in lifting objects
OTHER EMPLOYEE AND I,NAME WAS INSTALLING A P.T.O. ON A DETROIT ENGINE. WHEN I,NAME PICK THE P.T.O. UP HE PULL MUSCLE IN BACK.
November 20, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ozark-Mahoning Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKING UP STEEL DOORES AT WORK. STATES THAT NEXT DAY HE WAS STIFF. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT UNTIL 12-4-89.
November 20, 1989
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Liberty Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS SHOVELING COAL AND HIS BACK STARTED HURTING.
FLYROCK FROM A PRODUCTION BLAST TRAVELED APPROX. 1/4 MILE INTO QUARRY MAINTENANCE AREA WHERE EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN A 980 HIGHLIFT. EMPLOYEE SAW DEBRIS APPROACHING AND JUMPED OFF SECOND STEP OF HIGHLIFT FRACTURING HIS ANKLE.
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE REACHED OVER THE TOP OF THE CUTTING MACHINE TO PICK UP A BOX OF BITS. AS HE PICKED THE BITS UP HIS BACK STARTED HURTING.
November 20, 1989
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE RODMILL, AREA 325, STANDING DOWN STAIRS NEAR #2 DIGESTION FEED PUMP, ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE A LEAK (LOOKING UP). WHEN HE LOOKED DOWN THE PUMP SPRAYED LIQUOR TOWARD HI M. HE MOVED QUICKLY AND IN ATTEMPTING TO KEEP FROM GETTING SLURRY ON HIM, HE SLIPPED AND TURNED HIS LEFT FOOT CAUSING PAIN. HE REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR AND SAID HE COULD CONTIN
November 20, 1989
IL · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
RIDING IN DOVE WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE DOVE STRUCK THE RIB,JARRING EMPLOYEE'S BACK.
November 20, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Buildex Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
INJURED WAS HOLDING IN THE STARTING COIL ON THE KILN DRIVE ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH A SCREWDRIVER.THE ELECTRIC MOTOR LEAD SHORTED OUT IN THE MOTOR JUNCTION BOX.WHEN IT DID THE BREAKER DID NOT TRIP AND EXPLODED THEN CAUGHT THE WIRING ON FIRE.HIS JEANS WERE ON FIRE,BURNED FIRE ON FACE LIPS UNDER HIS NOSE AND A SMALL PLACE ON HIS LEG.
Calico Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
HE TOLD ME HIS KNEE FLEW OUT OF PLACE WHILE HE WAS WALKING TO THE SECTION.HE TOLD OTHERS THAT HIS KNEE FLEW OUT OF PLACE AFTER HE GOT ON THE SECTION.
November 20, 1989
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LOADING BELT STRUCTURE ON FLAT CAR AS HE LIFTED BELT ROLLER TO PLACE ON FLAT CAR HE STATED THAT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
November 20, 1989
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Dunn County Highway Department · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS GREASING THE JACK PAN INSIDE THE SCREENER. THE SCREENER WAS TURNED ON IN ERROR CAUSING I.NAME'S ARM TO BE CUT AND PINCHED.
November 20, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object
LOAIDNG STRUCTURAL MEMBERS ON TURCK LOADING SM BEAM BY HAND IT FELL OFF TRUCK STRIKING HIM ON FOOT RT. RESULT IN UNSPECIFIED FRACT TO R FT.
Croner Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS WORKING ON HOIST JACK FRONT END LOADER REMOVING A CYLINDER FROM THE MACHINE USING A CHAIN AND THE TRUCK CRANE. THE HOOK ON THE CHAIN FAILED WHICH ALLOWED THE CYLINDER TO FALL ONTO THE MIDDLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND PINCHING FINGER BETEEN CYLINDER AND FRAME OF MACHINE.
Gouverneur Talc Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJ REMOVING NUT WITH WRENCH,IT SLIPPED OFF NUT INJ RIGHT ELBOW STRUCK THE BOLT.
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS PICKING UP SAMPLE BUCKET 5 GAL. FELT PULL IN LEFT SHOULDER THROUGHOUT DAY FELT PAIN TO SHOULDER WHICH RADIATED TO BACK.
November 20, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Elkhorn Stone Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON HAMMERS AT CRUSHER.HE TOOK HIS WELDING HELMET OFF TO EAT HIS DINNER.A PIECE OF HOT SLAG POPPED OFF ONE OF THE HAMMERS THAT HAD JUST BEEN WELDED AND LANDED IN HIS LEFT E YE.
November 20, 1989
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD A BUNDLE OF PINS INTO BUCKET OF UNATRAC, THE OPERATOR BACKED INTO INJURED, PINNING HIM AGAINST A LARGE PILE OF CURTAIN STRIPS.
November 20, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Devault Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS OPERATING A LOADER WHEN HE RAN INTO A CONVEYOR BELT HURTING HIS LEFT CHEST WALL.
November 20, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Crystal Springs Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
VICTIM WAS A ROOF BOLT OPEN ON A DOUBLE HEAD BOLTER HE WENT TO BACK SIDE OF BOLTER TO MAKE UP OLTS & THE OTHER OPER. BACKUP BOLTER ON HIS FOOT.
November 20, 1989
IL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING HIGH PRESSURE LINE UP TO CROSS CUT AND FELT PAIN IN LOW BACK.
November 20, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
INJ WALKING IN TAILGATE ENTRY AND STRUCK HEAD AGAINST A BROKEN 5 HOLE BOARD HANGING FROM ROOF CAUSING PAIN IN BACK AND NECK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS TRYING TO SLIDE A ROCK AROUND THAT HAD FALLEN ON THE MINER HEAD WHILE HE WAS DOING THIS A PIECE OF THE ROCK BROKE OFF AND FELL ON HIS FOOT CAUSING A FRACTURE
November 20, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tarmac California Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I,NAME WAS REPARING A HOLE IN THE CONVEYOR AND REACHED OUT AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS SHOULDER.
November 20, 1989
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Silver Eagle Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING S.CAR, HIT HOLE AND SPRAINED BACK.
American Limestone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS EMPTYING TRASH FROM A PICKUP TRUCK. WHILE STANDING ON THE BUMPER, HE REACHED INTO THE BED TO THROW A BAG OF TRASH OVER THE SIDE. WHEN HE TURNED HIS BODY HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK .
November 20, 1989
VA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE HIT A WATER HOSE EXTENTION WITH HIS EAR.
November 20, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rushton Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING TO THE FACE AREA CARRYING A SMALL PANEL LID & LUNCH BUCKET SLIPPED ON THE WET BOTTOM ON A DOWN GRADE & WENT DOWN ON HIS RT KNEE & RT HAND
Rushton Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS OCCURED OVER A LONG EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME FROM WORKING IN LOW AREAS ALSO EXTENDED BODY POSITION
November 20, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sweet City Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ANOTHER WORKER ACCIDENTLY STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT ELBOW WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER.
November 20, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
York Building Products Co Inc · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING 35 TON CAT TRUCK IN QUARRY CLAIMS TO HAVE GONE OVER A POT HOLE CAUSING HIM LOWER BACK SPRAIN.
November 20, 1989
IL · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Arclar Company · Fall from machine
EMPL STATED UNITRAK GOT OUT OF CONTROL & RAN INTO RIB.
November 20, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lion Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING ROCKDUST OFF CONVEYOR BELT AND IN THE RPOCESS DISLOCTED HIS ELBOW.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EMPLOYEE HAD INSTALLED A ROOF BOLT INTO THE MINE ROOF, AS HE WALKED FROM THE DRILL BOOM BACK TO THE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT TO RE-POSITION THE BOLTER, HE STEPPED INTO A TIRE RUT AND TWIST ED HIS RIGHT KNEE. DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 11-28-89.
November 20, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
EMPL OBSERVING & ASSISTING WHILE PTR OPERATING SLUSHER IN STOPE.SHEAVE BLOCK KNOCKED SLAB LOOSE FROM HANGING WALL WHICH FELL AND STRUCK INJ ON RIGHT ANKLE RESULTING IN SPRAIN/BRUISE TYPE INJ.
November 20, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paramont Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING A CONVEYOR FEEDER AND WHILE CRAWLING ACROSS A BELT TAILPIECE,HE ALLEGEDLY INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
ON MAINLINE HAULAGE AT 265 +00 PULLING SPIKES OUT OF RR TIES FELT PAIN IN RT SHOULDER .
November 20, 1989
PA · Coal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northern Continental Operating Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE TIGHTENING UP DOLLY LINES HE BENT OVER TO MOVE RIGGING & GAVE IT QUICK JERK. AT THAT TIME IS WHEN HE FELT PAIN.
November 20, 1989
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wimme Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WAS LIFTING CHUTE WHEN INJURED PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT FOREARM.
November 20, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE LIFTING A BLOCK TO BUILD A SEAL,HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO BREAK PC OF ROCK ON TOP OF MINER. PC OF ROCK CAME LOOSE SLID OFF OF MINER AND STRUCK EMP L KNEE
November 20, 1989
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Friday Harbor Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PRYING CLAY CHUNK OUT OF GATE WITH CROW BAR PULLED RIB WHILE STRAINING TO REMOVE CHUNK.
Allied Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects
HE WAS CLEANING ALONG CONVEYOR BELT AND SLIPPED AND HIT HIS SHOULDER AGAINST BELT STRUCTURE.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL HELPING ANOTHER EMPL MAKE REPAIRS TO CONT.MINER.USING A WRENCH.IT SLIPPED OFF BOLT,HAND STRUCK FRAME OF CONT.MINER.