Showing the 500 most recent of 2,457 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
December 20, 1989
VA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
South Fork Energy Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE TRUCK DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED DURING A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE DRIVE LINE. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON, THE DRIVER EXITED THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT AND BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL OF THE MOVING VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE DESCENDED BACKWARDS DOWN AN ELEVEN PERCENT GRADE.
December 19, 1989
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
ON 12/19/89 AT APPROX 4:30 PM A FATAL HAULAGE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON ACCESS ROAD TO KOCH CARBON INC HALL BRANCH 1 MINE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS SUPPLY TRUCK DRIVER FOR UNITED SUPPLY CO WAS TRANSPOR TING SUPPLIES TO MINE ON ICE & SNOW COVERED ACCESS ROAD. TRUCK STALLED &/OR LOST TRACTION WHICH RESULTED IN TRUCK SKIDDING APPROX 90' BACKWARD. EMPL EXITED TRUCK & WAS STRUCK & TRAPPED BY LEF
December 13, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · MACHINERY
Shelcha Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE DUST COLLECTION HOSE STOPPED UP. THE OPERATOT LEANED UP OVER THE DRILL POT AND LIFT ARMS TO REACH THE HOSE IN AN ATTEMPT TO UNSTOP IT. HIS LEG OR HIP CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE LEVER WHICH R AISES THE DRILL POT, CRUSHING HIS HEAD AND CHEST AGAINST THE ROOF RESULTING IN THE INJURY.
December 9, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE VICTIM WAS HELPING CO-WORKERS REPLACE A WHEEL UNIT ON THE (COMPANY NO. B-406) JOY SHUTTLE CAR. ANOTHER SHUTTLE CAR (CO. NO. B-413) WAS IN OPERATION ON THE REGULAR PRODUCTION RUN AND THE OP ERATOR OF THE CAR IN USE, MADE A WRONG TURN AND STRUCK THE VICTIM CATCHING THE VICTIM BETWEEN BOTH SHUTTLE CARS.
December 7, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON 004 SECTION 4 LEFT CROSS CUT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 4'9" X 8'2" X 0-6" THICK FELL INBY LAST ROW OF BOLTS BREAKING BACK INTO LAST ROW OF BOLTS 10" STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF HEAD CAUSING FATAL INJURY DUE TO MASSIVE HEAD INJURY.
December 7, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Four A Coal Company · Struck by falling object
VICTIM WAS HELPING ON ROOF BOLTER AND WAS POSITIONING A STEEL ROOF STRAP WITH HIS HAND WHILE POSITIONING HIMSELF IN FRONT OF THE BOLTER INBY PERMANENT SUPPORT.
December 4, 1989
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE HAD JUST LOADED UP ON THE CUT AND WAS COMING DOWN THE RAMP TO UN-LOAD.THE OPERATORS WITH SCRAPERS HAD BEEN INSTRUCTED TO LOWER THE SCRAPER PANS WHEN GOING DOWN GRADE.HE DROPPED IT TOO MUCH AND STOPPED THE TRACTOR,HE THEN RAISED THE PAN BUT DID NOT LOWER IT AGAIN.THE WEIGHT OF THE LOAD IN THE SCRAPER CAUSED THE TRACTOR TO JACK-KNIFE AND TO UPSET OFF THE EDGE OF THE RAMP.HE WAS TR
WHILE REMOVING AND REPLACING BROKEN DIVIDERS IN TIMBERED MANWAY,EMPLOYEE FELL APPROXIMATELY 65' DOWN TIMBER SLIDE.
December 30, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMP DUTY TO WATCH FOR PLUG UPS AT LEAD SECTION OF COVEY LOST BALANCE CAUGHT R LOWER LEG IN CONVEY BELT CAUSING AMPUTATIONOF R LOWER LEG BETWEEN KNEE AND ANKLE
December 29, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luck Stone Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS HELPING INSTALL A RUBBER LINER INTO A FLATING FEED CONE. LINER HAD WEDGED INTO BOWL AND ONE SIDE SLIPPED DOWN AND CUT THE END OF EE FINGER OFF WHILE WORKING WITH LIFTING STRAPS.
December 27, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Broyhill & Associates Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CRUSHER ROLL NOT BLOCKED AGAINST MOTION BEFORE FPERFORMING WORK COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE INTENTIONS TO FELLOW EMP. LACK AWARENESS, OF HAZARDS AND DISREGARD OF COMPANY SAF ETY RULES POOR AND UNSAFE WORK PRACTICES GRIZZLYBARS OVER CAOL PIT REMOED WORN AND DEFECTIVE CRUSHER ROLL FAILED TO WEAR HARNESS PERF. JOB HE HAD NO EXPERIENCES.
December 27, 1989
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Lion Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS ROOF BOLTING ON RIGHT SIDE OF TWIN BOOM BOLTER. HE WAS INSTALLING OUTSIDE BOLT & WAS LOWERING DRILLHEAD. HE CAUGHT RIGHT LITTLE FINGER IN SCISSOR EFFECT OF DRILLHEAD WHEN IT WAS BEING LOWERED.
Hanson Aggregates East Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE HELPING OTHERS CHANGE SCREWS IN PLANT WAS LOOSENING BOLTS THAT WERE OVER HIS HEAD. EMPLOYEE PULLED DOWN WARDS ON WRENCH AND FELT TEARING SENSATION IN ABDOMEN. EMPLOYEE TTAKEN TO COP A ANY DOCOTR HERNIA WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS LEFT UNREPAIRED. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK. IN 12-89 EMPLOYEES DOTOR RECOMMENDED SURGERY TO REPAIR THE HERNIA WHICH HAD WORENED OVER THE YEAR ABENS
December 22, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Jade Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOFBOLTS AT THE NO-4 FACE WHEN HIS RIGHT HAND BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FRAME OF THE ATRS AND DRILL BOOM RESULTING IN PARTIAL AMPUTATION OF 2ND FINGER.
December 22, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING A BUNDLE OF 30" BOLTS OFF BACK OF ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE. HE WENT TO A SPECIALIST ON 1/3/90 AND HAD SURGERY THE FOLLOWING DAY FOR THE REPAIR OF A HERNIA.
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object
MAN & PARTNER PUTTING PIN IN FACE TO SLUSH OUT PREVIOUS DAYS ROUND.THEN THEY WOULD BOLT UP THE BACK AND RIBS.HAD BEEN BARRING DOWN 1 HR WHEN BACK FELL IN ON THEM.
December 21, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
South-East Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CAUGHT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN HEAD AND ARM ON BOLTING MACHINE, RESULTING IN AMPUTATION.
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object
MAN & PARTNER PUTTING PIN IN FACE TO SLUSH OUT PREVIOUS DAYS ROUND.THEN THEY WOULD BOLT UP THE BACK AND RIBS.HAD BEEN BARRING DOWN 1 HR WHEN BACK FELL IN ON THEM.
December 20, 1989
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premium Energy Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE FELL WHILE CLIMBING ON THE D11 BULLDOZER. HE HAD THE REFUELING HOSE AND FELL ON THE TRACKS. EMPLOYEE WAS OFF 12/21/89 AND 12/22/89. WORKED ON 12/23, 12/26, AND 12/27. OFF WORK 12/28 A ND 12/29 AND RETURNED ON 12/30/89.
December 19, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MAN FELL IN RAISE AND DISLOCATED SHOULDER STATE OF IDAHO NOW SAYS MUST PAY.
December 18, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marblehead Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WORKING AND LIFTING SOME ROLLS OF SHRINK WRAP, PLACED ON FORKLIFT, ALSO PLACED PIPE IN PLASTIC. BECAME DIZZY AND LIGHT FEELING IN STOMACH
Magma Copper Company · Struck by powered moving object
WHILE FLAT WAS BEING SWITCHED OUT, IT DERAILED AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN FRACTURED 8TH, 9TH, & 10TH RIBS, AND LACERATED LIVER, SPLEEN & KIDNEY CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
December 15, 1989
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Summitville Consolidated Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPL WORKING ON FLASH FLOC TANK RAKE PREPARING MOTOR SHAFT FOR RE-INSTALLATION OF RAKE.EMPL CLEAN SHAFT WITH RAG WHILE SHAFT WAS TURNING.RAG CAUGHT ON SHAFT TURNING RAG ONTO SHAFT.PART OF IT W AS WRAPPED AROUND EMPL LEFT THUMB,LAST DIGIT OF LEFT THUMB WAS SEVERED.
December 12, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allentown Cement Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPLOYEE TOOK COVER OFF DRIVE GEARS FOR SCREW CONVEYOR, CLEARED CEMENT JAMMING COVER AGAINST SHAFT. THEN STEPPED UP ON THE BASE OF THE CONVEYOR TO PICK UP COVER WHEN HE STEPPED UP, HE SLIPPED & FELL PUTTING HIS RT. HAND INTO THE MOVING GEARS CAUSING FINGERS CRUSHED BY THE TEETH.
December 11, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS SHOVELING GOB INTO WHEEL BARROW HE FELT PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA.
December 11, 1989
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL & COWORKER WERE CARRYING STEERING CYLINDER OUT OF PART TRAILER GOING DOWN STEPS ON LAST STEP FELT SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT LOWR TOMACH. ABOVE INJURY BECAME REPORTABLE ON 12/21 WHEN WE WERE ADV ISED OF HERNIA & HE MISSED FIRST SCHEDULED SHIFTTO HAVE CONDITION REPAIRED.
Partners In Kind Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GLOVE CAUGHT IN DRIVE CHAIN ON BELT FEEDER.
December 8, 1989
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Saint-Gobain Proppants · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE LEDGE TO THE SCREW CONVEYOR THROUGH THE ACCESS DOOR FAILING TO TURN OFF SCREW SCREW CAUGHT FINGERS & SEVERED SAME
December 7, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE BEGAN TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK FOR INGUINAL HEARNIA REPAIR ON 12-7-89. HE WAS DIAGONOSED HAVING A HERNIA IN 1984. HE REPORTED GROIN PAIN ON 5-3-88 AND 5-26-87 BUT DID NOT SEE A DOCTOR . ON 5-4-90 IT WAS DETERMINED THAT EMPLOYEE WOULD BE PAID WORKERS COMPENSATION FOR TIME LOST DUE TO INJURY.
December 6, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
SUSTAINED BACK INJ WHILE OBSERVING ROCK BEING TAKEN DOWN.. PARALYSIS OF LOWER EXTREMITIES AT THIS TIME. ROCK 61" 37" 300 LBS.
December 6, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Chevron Resources Company · Struck by falling object
DRILLING ROOF SPLIT SET HOLES CAUSING LOOSE SUPPORTED BACK TO FALL.AREA IN DRIFT WAS BEING REBOLTED DUE TO BROKEN WIRE AND BASKETS.SOME OLD SPLIT SETS WERE RUSTED OFF UP IN THE HOLES 12"TO16" ALLOWING ROCK TO FALL.
December 6, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Old Hickory Clay Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN OUT $4 DUST COLLECTOR.HE STUCK HIS HAND IN THE ROTARY AIR LOCK VALVE AND THE VALVE SEVERED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND JOINT.
December 5, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
STRIKING OR BUMPING
National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM PLATFORM, RING CAUGHT ON SOMETHING AS HE JUMPED TO GROUND.
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PULLING ON CABLE ON EMPTY BARGE EMPLOYEE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT ABDOMEN.
Sidney Coal Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
STEPPED ON PIECE OF FLOOR DRAIN PIPING,PIPE FLIPPED,CAUSING INJURED TO FALL STRIKING HEAD,BACK AND THUMB.
December 31, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CONVEYOR CHAIN WRECKED OFF SPROKET AND TRACK,INJ USING SET OF COME-ALONGS TO PUT CHAIN BACK ON TRACK.THE HOOK SLIPPED OFF STRIKING INJ ON LEFT THUMB.
December 31, 1989
KY · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE MINER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE #1 ENTRY,HE PUT RIGHT HAND ON TOP OF CANOPY TO BRACE AS HE PULLED CABLE.ROOF CAUGHT FINGERS ON LEFT AHND AGAINST CANOPY TOP.THE RESULTS WERE LACERATED DIGITS (LITTLE,RING,AND MIDDLE FINGERS).
Holnam Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
HE WAS WORKING IN AN AREA WHERE THERE WERE SOME GYPSOM ON FLOOR. HE SWEPT THE AREA HE WAS WORKING IN HOWEVER HE DI NOT GET ALL THE GYPSOM SWEEPED UP, AS HE SLIPPED ON THE FLOOR TRAPPING HIS K NEE BENEATH HIM.
December 31, 1989
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kmg Minerals Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING SHORT WOODEN RAMP AT FLOTATION PLANT ATTRITION SCRUBBER AREA AND FELL ON WET RAMP. HE FELL AGAINST METAL PORTABLE. WELDER CART FRAME STRICKING HIS KNEE ON CART. MEDI CAL TREATMENT INVOLVED IMMOBILITES KNEE SPLINT.
December 31, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Gull Operations Inc · Struck by flying object
GRINDING SURFACE OF PUMP SHAVING FROM GRINDING WHEEL AND IMPELLAR WERE BLOWN IN L EYE GLASSES WORN WIND WAS BLOWING HARD
Bridger Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SWEEPING THE FLOOR IN THE LADIES CHANGEROOM. WHEN SHE TWISTED AT THE WAIST SHE FEL A TWINGE. THIS INJURY BECAME A LOST TIME INJURY WHEN TH EMPLOYE SAW HER DOCOTR.
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPL STEPPING OFF LADDER,STEPPED ON SMALL STONE CAUSING FRACTURE OF 5TH METATARSAL RIGHT FOOT.
SMALL ROCK FELL FROM TOP STRIKING EMPL ON LEFT LEG.
December 30, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SWEEPING COAL WITH SWEEPSTER WHEN HE WAS GETTING DOWN HE FELL OFF TRACTOR.
Green River Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED WAS CLEANING OUT A 2" DISCHARGE PUMP LINE AND GOT RUST IN HIS EYE.
December 30, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calico Rock Milling Inc · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE STEPPING FROM LOADER TO COMPRESSOR, BIFOCALS MISJUDGED DISTANCE MISSED STEP, FELL AGAINST COMPRESSOR.
December 30, 1989
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJ & CO-WORKER LIFTED CEMENT MIXER OFF WELDING LEAD AND INJ FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
December 30, 1989
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE WALKING IN MILL ROOM SLIPPED ON CLINKER BALLS & FELL TO FLOOR INJURING BACK.
December 30, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sher-Mel Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING FENDER FOR SIDE OF PIN MACHINE.
December 30, 1989
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Utah Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING HAMMERS IN THE STOKER CRUSHER.IN TAKING THE WORN HAMMERS OUT AND PUTTING THE NEW HAMMERS IN,HE HAD TO TWIST AROUND TO GET EACH HAMMER IN AND OUT CAUSING STRAIN ON HIS LOW ER BACK.(LT-01-08-90)(EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 01-08-90.)
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF OF AN ORE CAR, STEPPING ON A ROCK, TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.
December 29, 1989
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Fox Knob Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING HAULBACK TO DUMP SITE, MOTOR STALLED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES, HAULBACK WRECKED.
Austin White Lime Company, Ltd. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLS WERE DISCARDING PIECE OF BROKEN WATER PIPE INTO SCRAP METAL DUMPSTER WHEN INJUREDS END OF PIPE DID NOT GO IN BOUNCED OFF DUMPSTER & HIT HIM.
MAN WAS CHANGING AIR GUARDS ON WELDING TRUCK BY SHOP, FELL OFF SIDE RUNNING BORAD TRUCK LANDING ON GROUND.
December 29, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Shine Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
PINNER STEEL STUCK IN TOP, FELL OUT HITTING MAN ON FINGER BREAKING FINGER.
December 29, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Riverside Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING CELL WITH AN AIR LANCE. GOT CLINKER DUST IN HIS EYES, ALTHOUGH HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.
Cyprus Sierrita Corp · Struck against a moving object
SPRINED NECK AND SHOULDERS AND REC HEAD BRUISES HEAD HIT TOOF OF VEHICLE WHEN IT HIT WATER FILLED CHUCK HOLE
December 29, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Copper Range Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A DRILL JUMBO WHEN LOOSE FELL FROM THE BACK, STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT HAND AND WRIST.
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS PUTTING PLYWOOD SHEETS ON SHOP. ONE SLIPPED AND HIT HIM ON LEG. BRUISED HIS LEG CAUSED SOME SWELLING.
December 29, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PUTTING UP A CABLE BOARD TO THE ROOF WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE KNEE CAP.
Reedy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS HELPING THE REPAIRMAN TO CHANGE A TIRE ON A 486 S & S SCOOP AND WHILE DOING SO BENT OVER TO HOLD THE WHEEL AND DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING INJURED ON BACK.
December 29, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Clinchfield Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A MOTOR CAR. HE LOST CONTROL. EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM THE MOTOR AND STRUCK A MINE TIMBER INJURING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK.
December 29, 1989
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Aggregates Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BARREL OF OIL ON RACK FELT SOMETING POP IN BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGED WHILE LIFTING HIMSELF UP IN WASH BOX AT TIPPLE HE BROKE RIB.THIS ACCIDENT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION DO NOT THINK THIS WAS MINE RELATED INJURY.
Southdown California Cement Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED BELIEVES INJURY MAY HAVE HAPPENED WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A WALKWAY IN THE CLINKER UNLOADFING AREA. DID NOT REPORT AS POSSILBE INDUSTRIAL INJURY UNTIL 2-23-90.
December 29, 1989
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS CROSSING A BELT LINE WHILE IT WAS OFF AND THE BELT LINE TURNED ON AUTOMATICLY RUNNING HIM INTO A BELT HEAD.
December 29, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lambert Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON SNOW AND ICE WHILE WALKING FROM PREP PLANT OFFICE TO PREP PLANT
P W Gillibrand Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WRITING EXPER STRAIN IN R ARM
December 29, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kinney Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUT THUMB WITH KNIFE 6 STITCHES, ON L HAND
December 29, 1989
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bell County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED KNEE GETTING OFF OF DOZER HAD SURGERY ON KNEEE ON 1-4-90 RTW ON 1-9-90.
December 29, 1989
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
I.NAME WAS ASSISTING TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES PULL ON A SECTION OF FOUR INCH FLEXIBLE HOSE, THAT WAS TO BE HOOKED TO A PORTABLE PUMP, WHEN HE EXPERIENCED SOME PAIN IN HIS RIGHT LEG. THIS WAS LATER DIAGNOSED AS A PULLED MUSCLE.
December 29, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Apple Tree Mining Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS SETTING TIMBERS ON PILLAR LINE & PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF WEAR THE RIB STRIKING INJURED ON ;SHOULDER.
December 29, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by falling object
CARRYING CHANNEL WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, TURNED AROUND WOALKING BACKWARD. WALKING BACKWARDS TURNING A CORNER WHEN FOOT GOT CAUGHT UP IN CHANNEL AND CHANNEL FELL ON FOOT.
Sunnyside Coal Company · Struck by falling object
SHEARER CUTTING FROM TAILGATE TO HEADGATE.INJ PULLING SHIELDS,WAS AT SHIELD #117.THE FACE BOUNCED AND LARGE PIECE OF COAL 63" X 45" X 23" STRUCK INJ IN BACK AND PUSHED HIM INTO VALVE BANK AND LEG AREA OF SHIELD.
WORKING STEAM JENNY CLEANER HOSE BURST SPRAYING WATER DIRT AND COAL IN EYE
December 29, 1989
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
New Butte Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED ROTATED HIS DIAMOND DRILL BEFORE HIS PARTNER HAD REMOVED THE CHUCK WRENCH FROM THE DRILL CHUCK.THE CHUCK WRENCH FELL FROM THE CHUCK HITTING HIS LOWER LEFT LEG.
December 29, 1989
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Energy Resources Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING ON FROZEN GROUND STEPPED IN HOLE AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS PICKING HITCHES WITH A PICK WHEN HE TOLD HIS FOREMAN HIS SHOULDER WAS HURTING.
December 29, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Capital Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TORN CARTILAGE ON LEFT KNEE WHILE BOLTING. INJURED STATED HE NOTICED PAIN IN KNEE AREA APPROX 4 HOURS INTO SHIFT.
December 29, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
John T Dyer Quarry Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
WHILE SHOVELING COAL INTO FURANCE LOACTED IN GRAGE, FLAMES FLARED OUT OF FURNACE CAUSING BURNS ON FACE AND TOP OF LEFT HAND.
December 29, 1989
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rifle Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE PARKED TURCK AT END OF SHIFT AND WAS CLIMBING DOWN WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON LEFT SIDE OF BODY.
December 29, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bosque Gravel Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT BED OF SERVICE TRUCK WAS WET FROM HEAVY DEW AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL AGAINST SIDE OF FUEL TANK.
Preece Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BEARING ON TAIL ROLLER(#3 TAIL PIECE) WAS HOLDING RATCHET ON BOLT WHEN BOLT FELL OUT PINNED EMPLOYEES LEFT AHND AGAINST BOTTOM CAUSING INJURY TO LEFT AHND-1ST FINGER AND 2ND FINGER RING FINGER-1ST FINGER CRUSHED LACERATIONS-2ND FINGER BROKEN AT END JOINT AND LACERATED.
Sharples Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CARRYING HEATER, SLIPPED ON MAT, STRAINING RIGHT KNEE.
Lafarge Corp · Rubbed or abraded
THE MAN WAS WORKING WITH THE REPAIR DEPT REAPIRING GUIDE RAILS ON THE RECLAIMER.HE STATES THAT HE HAD BEEN WORKING IN A KNEELING POSITION AND WHEN HE STOOD UP HIS KNEE POPPED.NO PAIN OR PROBLE MS WITH IT UNTIL LATER AT HIS HOME.THEN HE HAD SWELLING AND PAIN DEVELOPED.
December 29, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
White Flame Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED TO DOC ON 123089 THAT HE WAS DRIVING ROCK TRUCK & HIT DIP IN ROAD & TWISTED HIS BACK THIS CLAIM IS PENDING RULING BY WORKERS COMPENSATION OUR BOSS I NAME SAID THAT EMPLOYEE STA TED THAT HE REACHED FOR A CUP OF COFFEE & HURT HIS BACK
December 29, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Minutemen Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LET HEAD OF RF BOLTER DOWN ON FT BROKE MASHED BIG TOE.
December 28, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS TAKING 4" CONCRETE POUR PIPE DOWN & CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN PIPE & STEEL FORM. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN LACERATION RIGHT LITTLE FINGER & COMPOUND FRACTURE RIGHT LITTLE FINGER CAUSING E MPL TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
Dixie Fuel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING A LID FROM THE MINER AND SPRAINED HSI BACK.
Eagle Rock Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
RAN OVER TIMBER IN ROADWAY
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL SLIPPED ON ICE & HIT HEAD ON CONCRETE BLOCK. ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT TRAP ROCK INDUSTRIES INCS PENNINGTON QUARRY.
December 28, 1989
ND · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE REMOVING A BRAKE DRUM ON A SCRAPER A MECHANIC BROKE HIS LITTLE TOE WHEN THE DRUM DROPPED, HIT THE FLOOR, AND BOUNCED ONTO HIS TOE.
December 28, 1989
WY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PERFORMING DUTIES AS GROUNDMAN LIFTING POWER CABLE AND STRAINED UPPER BACK.
Granite Rock Co · Struck by falling object
AS HE WAS LYING UNDERNEATH A PNEUMATIC GATE AND REPAIRING THE GATE, IT FELL ACROSS HIS ARM AND CHEST.
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO USE PIPE CUTTER AND CUT PIPES OFF THAT WERE DRIVEN INTO THE TOP FOR TROLLEY WIRE. INJURED STATED SHE WAS REACHING OVERHEAD TRYING TO CUT THE PIPE WHEN SHE HAD PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.
December 28, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manville Sales Corp · Struck by falling object
A PALLET FELL ON EMPLOYEE'S THUMB AFTER HE PLACED IT UNDER A PALLET WHICH WAS STUCK IN A RAISED POSITION. THE STUCK PALLET BECAME FREE AFTER EMPLOYEE PULLED ON IT AND THE PALLET LANDED ON HIS THUMB SMASHING THE TIP OF IT.
December 28, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING IN NEW BUILDING TO LOOK FOR HILTI GUN AND STEPPED OVER METAL AND DID NOT SEE 2 BY 4 ON FLOOR STEPPED ON SIDE OF IT AND FELL TO FLOOR.
December 28, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Bodie Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
SCALIE TOP-LOOSE ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EMPL IN FACE.
December 28, 1989
WV · Coal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pen Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
JUMPED FROM ONE BARGE TO ANOTHER.
December 28, 1989
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS BENDING OVER TOOL BOX PLACING TOOLS IN THE BOX AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.
December 28, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Independance Construction Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EUC WAS PULLING UNDER BIN WHEN THE TRUCK BED HIT THE TOP OF THE BIN MOUTH. BIN HANDLE FLEW OPEN AND CAUGHT HIM IN THE LEGS THROWING HIM TO THE GROUND.
December 28, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING UP ON THE END OF A 4" METAL PIPE JOINT WHEN HE FELT PAIN ALONG HIS LEFT RIB CAGE AREA.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON LW SHIELD #136 WHEN THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE BLEW AND SPRAYED HIM IN THE EYES. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects
THIS MAN WAS TO PUT FUEL INTO THE TANK IN THE BOX OF HIS PICKUP.THE UPPER VLAVE AT THE FUELING STATION WAS NOT FULLY CLOSED.HE STEPPED ONTO THE CONCRETE BERM WALL TO STEP FROM IT TO THE FIXED LADDER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL.HIS LEGHIT AN EXPOSED REINFORCEMENT BAR.
December 28, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rmc Pacific Materials · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS CLEANING THE DECK AROUND THE SCREEN WITH A WATER HOSE WHEN HE HIT HIS FOOT ON A PIECE OF SCRAP IRON BURRIED UNDER THE GRAVEL.
Paybra Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BELT KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT PERSON BONE RT KNEE
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING GLASS OUT OF RAILROAD CAR. SHOVEL FLIPPED UP GLASS IN RIGHT EYE SIDE LENS ON SAFETY GLASSES WAS MISSING.
December 28, 1989
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Cavalier Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT HIS HEAD ON AN OVERHEAD PROJECTION WHICH THREW HIM TO THE LEFT IN A TWISTING MOTION.
Reserve Silica Corp · Struck by falling object
WHILE LEAVING THE SHOP, A CLIMGING ROSE BUSH FELL AND HIT ME IN THE EYE.
December 28, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE STEPPING OUT OF HIS TRUCK HE SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON HIS ARM AND SHOULDER.
December 28, 1989
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North American Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS PALLETIZING 80 LB RUSTBUSTER BAGS. WHILE WORKING ON 5TH LAYER OF BAGS HE WAS REACHING TO BACK OF PALLET TO PLACE BAG & FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER BACK.
December 28, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Power & Lime Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK BY MOVING A BOX HE WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISASSEMBLE.
December 28, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Fall onto or against objects
NO WRITTEN REPORT AS OF 1/9/90 EMPL ALLEGES HE SLIPPED & FELL ON BULLDOZER.
December 28, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL WAS CHECKING LARGE HAUL TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK WHILE GETTING DOWN OFF FENDER FOOT CAUGHT & HE FELL BACKWARDS TO GROUND RESULTING IN CRACKED RIBS.
December 28, 1989
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS TAKING A VENTILATION CHECK CURTAIN DOWN, AND WAS TAKING HIS FOOT AND KICKING THE CURTAIN A SIDE TO THE RIB WHEN THE 4"X4"X71/2' POST THAT THE CURTAIN WAS NAILED TO CAME LOOSE AND F ELL STRIKING HIS RT THUMB AND BENDING IT IN A BACKWARD DIRECTION.
December 28, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bruce Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STACKING BLOCK TO BUILD BRATTICE & GOT SHARP PAIN IN CHEST.
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Struck by falling object
SUBJECT WAS ALTERING A FORK LIFT IN THE MACHINE SHOP.HE THOUGHT THE FORK SLATE WAS AT THE END OF ITS TRAVEL AND FAILED TO BLOCK IT.THE FORK-PLATE FELL OFF AND STRUCK SUBJECTS RIGHT FOOT FRACTU RING TOE.NO SAFETY SHOES.
Metro Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS EXPERINCING FLU SYSTOMS AND PASSED OUT ON THE PORCH OF THE OFFICE FELL AND HIT HIS NOSE.
December 28, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE STARTED WALKING ACROSS THE FACE HE BUMPED HIS HEAD ON A LEVELING ARM ON NO. 2 LONGWALL JACK.
December 28, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Calaveras Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK BY LOADING A PROPANE BOTTLE ONTO A SERVICE TRUCK HE HAS HAD 2 PRIOR BACK SURGERYS WORK RELATED AT OTHER EMPLOYMENT <MAYBE CONNECTED|
December 28, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
J M Huber Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LACERATED RIGHT FOOT USING PRESSURE WASHER.
December 28, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF THE TRACKS OF A BULLDOZER AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.
December 28, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Squires Creek Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING SURFACE BIN FEED BELT. GREASE HOSE FOR TAKE UP SNUB ROLLER HAD FALLEN BEHIND GUARD AND WAS HANGING JUST OUT OF REACH. CATWALK WAS ICY FROM A SLEET STORM. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPT ED TO GRAB HOSE BEHIND GUARD WHILE BELT WAS RUNNING. HE SLIPPED FALLING INTO BELT AND SNUB ROLLER. BELT DRUG HIM INTO SNUB ROLLER BREAKING HIS ARM BELOW SHOULDER, BREAKING 4 RIBS AND LEG BELO
Liberty Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS MOVING A MINE CABLE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
P-V Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROLLERS ON A CONVEYOR AT PROCESSING PLANT AND SLIPPED AND HIT KNEE ON A PICE OF ANGLE IRON.EMPLOYEE SAID KNEE WAS NOT GETTING BETTER SO HAS DECIDED TO GET OPERATED ON.
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING DOWN ENTRY WHEN A 5 TON TRACK JACK FELL OVER ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.
Danmar Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING CABLE SUPPLYING POWER TO CUTTING MACHINE WHEN HE STATED HE HURT HIS BACK.
December 28, 1989
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Century Limestone Inc · Flash burns (welding)
WELDING FLASH IN EYES, WHILE WELDING.
December 28, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS SCALING THE ROOF USING A S-330 GETMAN SCALER. A SLAB OF ROOF CAME OFF THE ROOF AND HIT THE FRONT OF THE SCALER CAUSING THE REAR OF THE MACHINE TO LIFT VIOLENTLY THE EMPLOYEE HOWEV ER WAS WEARING HIS SEATBELT. THE ACTION RESULTEDIN GREENSBURG, TODAY.
December 28, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reedy Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS ON THE SURFACE WALKING ACROSS MINE LOT GOING OVER TO AN OUTSIDE BELT LINE AND WHILE WALKING SLIPPED ON SOME ICE AND FELL TO THE GROUND TWISTING BACK.
Appalachian Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS WALKING ACROSS A SLICK SURFACE AND LOST HIS TRACTION AND HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT ELBOW AND SHOULDER, CAUSING HIS SHOULDER TO BECOME IMPACTED.
Luellan Hollow Mining · Struck against stationary object
RIDING IN JEEP PAN ELBOW HIT TOP AT CROSSBREAK BETWEEN HEADING #5 & #6.
December 28, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE WAS WORKING HANDLES OF A SPLICE CRIMPING TOOL TO MAKE A COVEYOR BELT SPLICE ON 3RD NORTH BELT, AND STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS UPPER BACK.
December 28, 1989
TX · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luminant Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK WHILE HANDLING PUMP DISCHARGE LINE ON A PUMP TRAILER.
December 28, 1989
OH · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
HE TRIPPED OVER A RELAY BAR AND FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR STRAINING MUSCLES IN HIS RIGHT RIB CAGE AREA.
December 28, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING MINER CABLE,HURT HIS BACK.HAPPENED IN #5 HEADING AT FACE.
December 28, 1989
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
INJURED WAS RUNNING THE TAIL SWITCH AND JUST PULLED UP SHIELDS AND SET DOWN, WHEN A ROCK 12" X 6" X 6" FELL FROM BETWEEN SHIELDS #108 AND #109 THROUGH A GAP OF ABOUT 18" AND STRUCK INJURED'S RIGHT ANKLE.
December 28, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFT GATHERING ARM ON MINER LOW BACK PAIN
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PLACE SAEETY COLLAR (JACK STOP) ON SHEAR JACK OF CONTINOUS MINER IN PREPARATION TO SERVICVE MACHINE. THIS OCCURRED IN UNIT #4.
Hobet Mining Inc · Struck by flying object
PUTTING TOOTH SHANK ON BUCKET WHEN PC OF METAL FELW IN R EYE MISSED WORK 1-16,17,18 DUE TO THIS INJ PC OF METAL REMOVED.
December 27, 1989
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LIFTING AND PULLING ON LINE FOR BARGE EXPER PAIN IN LOWER BACK CONT 1-15-90
Mathies Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS DROPPING EMPTY RAILROAD CARS AT OUTSIDE TIPPLE. WHILE DROPPING THE CARS RAN AWAY AND HIT. THE RAILROAD CARS HOOKED TO THE RETARDER CAUSING INJURED TO STRIKE HIS RIBS AGAINST TOP OF CONRAIL RAILROAD CAR.
December 27, 1989
IN · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PULLING A WATER HOSE AROUND THE CORNER OF THE PREP PLANT.THE WATER HOSE CAUGHT ON A FROZEN ROCK AND JERKED THE HOSE FROM HIS HANDS.SPRAIN TO RIGHT WRIST.
December 27, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL IS CLASSIFIED SURFACE UTILITY OVERHEAD DOOR AT MACHINERY WELL OF PLANT WAS HUNG UP EMPL WAS HAMMERING ON DOOR TO TRY & FREE IT UP EMPL WAS HOLDING BOTTOM OF DOOR WHILE EMPL WAS HAMMERING ON TOP OF DOOR FOREIGN MATERIAL FLEW OFF & STRUCK EMPL IN EYE.
December 27, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
De Condor Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPER ON BOLTER HIT THE WRONG LEAVER AND THE CANOPY DROPPED AND ALLEGEDLY HIT INJURED.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL REPORTED AFTER SHOVELING LOOSE SLACK OUT FROM UNDER BELT BACK BECAME SORE & STIFF.
Independance Construction Materials · Struck against stationary object
STEPPED OFF A SCAFFOLD AND TURNED ANKLE ON ROCK ON THE GROUND.
Woodman Three Mine Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
WHILE WORKING OUTSIDE SALAMANDER WAS BEING USED FOR HEAT, HE CUT DRAFT OFF AND SALAMANDER STARTED PUFFING BACK SMOKE. HE THEN OPENED DRAFT WIDE OPEN FLASH OF FLAME CAME OUT AND BURNED HIS LEF T HAND FINGERS AND FILLED EYES WITH SOOT AND SMOKE.
December 27, 1989
IL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING A ROCK OUT THAT WAS CAUGHT BEHIND THE BLADE USING A TILE SPADE. HE REACHED IN TO LIFT THE ROCK WITH ONE HAND WHILE CONTINUING TO PRY WITH THE SPADE AND EXPERIECED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
December 27, 1989
PA · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE MAN WAS LIFTING RELAY BARS, WHEN HE DEVELOPED A HERNIA.
December 27, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED HANGING TUBE WHEN PIECE OF COAL AND ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HIS LEFT ARM AND SHOULDER.
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT AS HE WAS STANDING NEAR A SUPPLY TRAILER THAT WAS BEING PUT ON THE TRACK THE TRAILER SLID OVER APPROXIMATELY 1 FT. THE PROTRECTIVE RAILING AROUND THE TRAILER CAUGHT HIS FO OT BETWEEN IT <THE RAILING & THE MINE FLOOR CAUSING A SIMPLE FRACTURE TO THE FOOT
December 27, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
REAR WHEELS OF MUCKER SETTLED ON BALL OF RAIL WHEN HE BACKED UP MUCKER CAME OFF RAIL ON OPER SIDE TIPPED AND PINNED HIM
December 27, 1989
AL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE TOOK A COVER OFF OF DITCH AND PLACED SUCTION LINE IN IT. HE THEN WENT TO GET A BAR AND STEPPED IN THE OPENING TWISTING HIS RT KNEE.
December 27, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Agipcoal Usa Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE HURT HIS LOWER BACK WHILE USING A WRENCH TO TIGHTEN A PIPE COUPLING.
Stillwater Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HANGING SERVICE PIPE WHEN PARTNER STEPPED ON HER FOOT.
December 27, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Edge Inc · Fall from machine
INJURED WAS GETTING INTO BACK OF MANTRIP SLIPPED CATCHING FULL BODY WEIGHT ON BOTH ARMS.INJURED DID NOT WANT TO GO TO DOCTOR AT THAT TIME AT THE TIME REPORTED TO ME.WEATHER EXTREME COLD AND IC Y.
Molycorp Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLLOYEE WAS TRYING TO DISLODGE A LARGE ROCK WEDGED UP IN THE DRAW RAISE WINDOW, WHEN THE ROCK CAME LOOSE, FALLING FASTER THAN ANTICIPATED, TAKING I.NAME'S PRY BAR AND HIS (R) HAND; CAUSING H IM TO STRIKE ANOTHER ROCK WHICH WAS SETTING ON THE GRIZZLY.
December 27, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MAN PULLING CABLE FELT PAIN IN L GROIN AREA.
December 27, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Holnam Inc · Struck by flying object
BATTERY BLEW UP IN HIS FACE.FACIAL CUTS AND BURNED CORNEAS.
Bunker Hill Mining Company (Us) Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS MUCKPILE WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
December 27, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPLACING TROLLEY POLE ON MOTOR AND STRAINED BACK.
December 27, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manville Sales Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEES WERE REPLACING DUCT WORK TO DRYER CYCLONE. MECHANIC WAS GETTING A BOTTLE OF OXYGEN FROM BOTTLE RACK, LEANED OVER THE SIDE TO LET BOTTLE DOWN. FELT DISCOMFORT AND HOT FLASH IN BACK.
December 27, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
E Dillon & Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY INJURED HIS ANKLE WHILE STARTING A TRUCK.HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE CLUTCH PETAL AND STRUCK HIS ANKLE DIE TO SNOW AND ICE AND BOTTOM OF SHOE.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATES HE STRAINED HIS SHOULDER WHEN PULLIGN THE CONT. MINER CABLE.
December 27, 1989
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Pioneer Mid-Atlantic Inc · Flash burns (welding)
INJURED WAS WATCHING MAINTENANCE MAN WELD ON CONVEYOR AND SUFFERED MINOR ARC BURNS TO THE EYES.
December 27, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Centre Lime & Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING LOOSE A 10IN PIPE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK & HIP
Double R Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
PULLED ROCK OFF BELT HIT ON RIGHT FOOT BROKE RIGHT FOOT.
MLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE JACK HAMMERING CONVAS OUT OF CRUSHER, HE SLIPPED WITH THE HAMMER AND HIT THE TOP OF HIS LEFT FOOT.
December 27, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Aggregates Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE REINJURED HIS BACK USING A PRY BAR TO TURN THE PRIMARY CRUSHER WHILE REPAIRING IT.EMPLOYEE STATES THE PRY BAR SLIPPED CAUSING HIS BACK TO JERK SUDDENLY CAUSING HIM TO REINJ URE HIS LOWER BACK FROM A 1986 INJURY.
December 27, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glens Falls Cement Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A BATTERY CHARGER ONTO A SMALL DUMP TRUCK. HE LIFTED WRONGE STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK.
December 27, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CLUMBING DOWN FROM TAMROCK DRILL WHEN HIS RT FOOT SLIPPED ON BOTTOM RUNG & THIS CAUSED HIS BODY TO TWIST TO THE RT HE FELT A PULL IN HIS RT SHOULDER LATER HE SAID HIS WRIST ALSO H URT
December 27, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inversand Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS CLOSING VALVE BEFORE OPERATING PUMP & HURT ELBOW.
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS PATCHING PELLETS IN UNIT 3 COOLER. HE HAD TO GO UNDER A SWINGING WALL TO GET TO THE PELLETS. WALL IS THREE AND A HALF FEET HIGH. AS HE GOT UP ON THE OTHER SIDE, HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A 4" PIPE.
HEATING TANKS ON GROVE CRANE WITH PROPANE TORCH, TANK EXPLODED AND METAL HIT HIM IN THE FACE AND LEGS.
December 27, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
MAN WAS PRYING A STAPLE LOCK WITH A PAIR OF CHANNEL LOCKS WHEN THE STAPLE LOCK GAVE AND THE MAN'S HAND SLIPPED CAUSING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER TO STRIKE THE SHARP EDGE OF THE PUMP.
December 27, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
MACHINERY
Blue Star Ready Mix Inc · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS OPERATING 637 SCRAPER AND WAS BEING PUSHED BY D10 DOZER, THE D10 DOZER HIT THE 637 SCRAPER TO HARD CAUSING HIM TO EXPERIENCE WHIPLASH.
December 27, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Floridin Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING TWO JOINTS OF STEEL PIEP, ROLLING THE PIPE TO KEEP THE AREA HE WAS WORKING ON AT THE TOP. A BAR, STUCK IN ONE END OF THE PIPE TO ALLOW ROLLING MOVEMENT, MOVED PIPE TO FAR , CAUSING IT TO FALL ON EMPLOYEES FOOT.
December 27, 1989
AL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON 9101 SECTION. HE WAS MOVING TH ATRS ON THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE. HIS HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE ATRS AND THE FRAME OF THE MACHINE.
December 27, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS HEATING A PIECE OF PIPE WITH A TORCH. HE WAS STANDING ON A PALLET WHILE DOING THIS. HE LOST HIS BALANCE, GRABBED THE HOT PIPE AND BURNED HIS LEFT HAND.
December 27, 1989
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Maben Energy Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING R.R. CAR HOIST WHILE EMPTIES WERE BEING DROPPED ON MIDDLINGS TRACK. DUE TO FREEZING RAIN ON RAILS, CARS BEING DROPPED IN WERE GOING TO FAST HITTING CARS T HAT WERE ATTACHED TO HOIST ROPE. HOIST ROPE BROKE THE END WITH THE CAR CHAIN CAME BACK & HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS RIGHT LEG, JUST BELOW KNEE.
December 26, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barber & Sons Aggregate · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS CLEANING OUT DUST BIN & HE SLIPPED & TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.
December 26, 1989
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Independent Aggregates · Flash burns (welding)
HE WAS USING A TORCH WHILE CUTTING SCREEN IN A SHAKER DECK TOOK SAFETY GLASSES OFF TO GET A BETTER LOOK THEN RESUMED CUTTING WITHOUT PUTTING GLASSES BACK ON
December 26, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A SMALL PROPANE TANK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
December 26, 1989
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HE SLIPPED WHILE EXITING A OPERATOR COMPARTMENT ON A MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER SPRAINING BACK.
December 26, 1989
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C M Brier Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
MAN WAS WALKING DOWN #2 BELT WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON BACK OF NECK THE ROCK WAS MEASURED 10'X18'X0" TO 1" THICK ROCK FELL FROM A HEIGHT OF 7 1/2 FT.
December 26, 1989
IL · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
THIS EMPLOYEE BECAME A REPORTABLE ON 1-9-90. HE DID NOT RETURN TO WORK AFTRER LONG WEEKEND. THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE INJURED HIS BACK ON THE 27TH DECEMBER WHEN HE WAS A PASSENGER IN A MANTRIP .
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED AND CO WORKER WERE PUTTING A BOTTOM ALIGNMENT IDLER THROUGH A BRATTICE DOOR AT THE WEST #1 BELT DRIVE INJURED WAS LEANING THROUGH THE DOOR AND PICKING UP THE IDLER WHEN HE HURT HIS BAC K.
December 26, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Broyhill & Associates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING IN PARKING LOT SLIPPED ON ICE FELL INJ BACK COLD SNOWY ICY CONDITIONS
December 26, 1989
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kynsi Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CREW MOVING PORTABLE CRUSHER FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER.LIFTED PIECE OF TIMBER AND HURT HIS BACK.
December 26, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Huron Lime, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
PLANT WAS SNOW COVERED-SLIPPED & FELL ON HIS BACK WHILE WALKING IN THE PLANT. Y
December 26, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
The Belden Brick Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLAIMAINT WAS CHECKING ALTERNATOR BRACKET FOT FINGER CAUGHT IN ALTERNATOR.
December 26, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Homestake Mining Company Of California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE OPERATING LOADER WHILE DIGGING IN BANK COMPLAINED OF STRAINING HIS BACK
December 26, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Newmont USA Limited · Struck against a moving object
WHILE ENTROUTE TO HAVE TIRE FIXED AT TS4 EMPLOYEE LOST CONTROL OF HAUL TRUCK ON 11 % INCLINE.
December 26, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Boone Quarries · Flash burns (welding)
HE WAS ASSISTING WELDER, THE BRIGHT LIGHT FROM THE WELDER CASUED BURNING OF HIS EYES.
Bolivar County Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING THE BLUEGILL BOAT FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER WHEN BACKWASH FROM THE TOWBOAT CAUSED SMALL BOAT AND DREDGE TO BE THROWN INTO ONE ANOTHER WITH EMPLOYEE CAUGHT INBETWEEN.
December 26, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unimin Minnesota Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING A WET BIN DRAIN THROUGHOUT AND SLIPPED ON STEP, TWISTING RIGHT ANKLE CAUSING BREAK IN LOWER LEG.
December 26, 1989
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LTV Steel Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE REPLACING AIR HOSE AND TWISTING COUPLER, HE TWISTED HIS BACK AND FELT SHARP PAIN.
December 26, 1989
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ozark-Mahoning Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
TRYING TO DEICE DOOR IN FLOAT BASEMENT WITH SLEDGE HAMMER. BACK STARTED HURTING.
December 26, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
EE THE LOADER OPERATOR HAD PARKED THE LOADER ON A HILL WITH A LOADED BUCKET, HE GOT OFF THE LOADER TO CHECK THE SCREENING PLANT AND THEN GOT BACK ON THE LOADER AND RAISED THE BUCKET AND STALLE D THE ENGINE. WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER AND THE LOADER WENT DOWNHILL BACKWARDS. THE OPERATOR JUMPED OFF PRIOR TO THE LOADER GOING OVER THE BANK.
December 26, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Owl Rock Products · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON STEP OF TRUCK AND SLIPPED LOSING HIS GRIP AND FELL, LANDING ON LEFT WRIST.
December 26, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STEPPED OUT OF CAB OD DOZER PUTTING JACKET ON STEPPING DOWN ON TRACK TO GET DOWN FT SLIPPED TRIPPING HIM FELL HEAD FIRST LANDED ON L SHOULDER.
December 26, 1989
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Saint-Gobain Proppants · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING TWO(2)15# SAMPLE BUCKETS FROM PLANT TO PLANT AT ENTRANCE TO PLANT 1 DRAIN PIPE HAD BEEN DISCONNECTED CAUSING A LARGE MUD PUDDLE EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN PUDDLE CAKING IN BOOTS CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL FORWARD STRIKINGLEFT SHOULDER ON FLOOR
Virginia Crews Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE HE WAS CHANGING OUT BATTERIES ON A SCOOP,HE ACCIDENTALLY CAUHGT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE BATTERY TRAY LID AND THE CHAIN HE WAS USING TO HOIST THE BATTERY TRAY OUT WITH.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS WALKING DOWN SNOW CONVERED STEPS. HE SLIPPED AND LOST HIS FOOTING. WHEN HE STARTED TO FALL, HE CAUGHT HIMSELF BY GRABBING ONTO THE HAND RAILING. HE JERKED HIS BACK.
December 26, 1989
OK · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hickory Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE PULLING CABLE FOOT SLIPPED ON DIRT CLOD & HE TWISTED KNEE 1/2/90 WAS FIRST TIME HE SAW DR & FIRST DAY OFF WORK DUE TO INJURY.
Black Rock Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS WALKING DOWN HILL TO WORKING LOCATION WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE & SNOW THEN HE FELL. ANOTHER EMPL TOOK INJURED TO HOSPITAL TO GET CHECKED OUT.
December 26, 1989
MT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
PRE SHIFTING A FRONT END LOADER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CROSS IN FRONT OF THE RADIATOR WHICH DID NOT HAVE HANDHOLDS, THE MINER SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT HEEL AGAINST THE FROZEN GROUND. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE TO THE CALCANEOUS.
December 26, 1989
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB UPON THE BACK OF THE TRACTOR TO CHECK THE ENGINE OIL, HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL ONTO THE FLOOR. (THE REAR ON HIS TRACTOR NEEDED ATTENTION).
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON ICE.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING A PUMP WHEN THE FLOAT STARTED TO TURN OVER. HE GRABBED A CHAIN TO KEEP HIM FROM FALLING INTO THE WATER. THE CHAIN SLIPPED THRU HIS HANDS CAUSING CUTS AND BURNS TO HIS HAND S.
Ramblin Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS RUNNING A SCOOP UNDERGROUND AND WAS HAULING UNDER TRAILING CABLE ANCHORED TOP WHEN THE WIRE HANGERS USED TO HANG THE TRAILING CABLES BROKE LETTING IT COME DOWN. THE CABLE FELL, CATCHI NG HIM ON THE BACK OF THE NECK.
December 26, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED STATED THAT WHILE PICKING UP A BAG OF CALCUIM HE EXPERINCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
December 26, 1989
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
RIDING IN A MANTRIP TROLLEY POLE BROKE HARP FELL STRIKING HIS KNEE.
December 26, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cow Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS THROWING SALT ON ROAD HE SLIPPED & FELL ON RIGHT ARM.
December 26, 1989
UT · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
STRIKING OR BUMPING
United States Fuel Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM FACE AREA ROWARDS LOAD CENTRAL AND HIT HIS HEAD INTO THE OFF SET DOWN, IN THE ROOF JAMMING HIS NECK. THIS SECTION IS AVAERAGE 72 INCHES CAOL SEAM WITH SOME SWEEZES T O 55 INCHES.
December 26, 1989
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Homestake Mining Company of California · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS RERAILING A GRANBY, PULLING IT WITH A CHAIN AND THE CAHIN SNAPPED OFF THE GRANDY HITCH, FLEW UP AND STRUC HIS FACE.
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS WALKING THE 18 RIGHT BELT WHEN HE STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.INJURED BEGAN MISSING WORK 12-28-89.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED EE GOT OFF THE MOTOR TO THROW THE TRACK SWITCH AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.
Valley Camp Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL STEPPED ON BELT ROLLER & FELL.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
STEPPED ON COAL WALKING TO RETURN TWISTED L ANKLE
Old Ben Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GOT PYRO-CAM IN RIGHT EYE. FOREIGN BODY RIGHT EYE.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED HE LEPPED AND FELL ON ICE BEHIND PREP PLANT STRIKING HIS HEAD AND SHOULDER. HE DID NOT LOSE TIME UNTIL 1-2-90. WHEN HE GOT DIZZY, IT WAS REPORTED LATE TO THE COMPANY.
I NAME WAS IN THE PROCESS OF RE-RAILING A GRANBY PICKED UP A 30IN GAUGE RE-RAILING DOG & STRAINED HIS BACK
December 26, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Dominion Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object
THE NO.5 LEFT BREAK HAD BEEN CUT INTO #4 HEADING. AS THE INJURED EMPLOYEE PLACED UP FLETCHER ROOF DRILL FOR THE THIRD BOLT IN THE THIRD ROW AND STARTED TO CRAWL AROUND TO THE FRONT OF THE ROOF DRILL, A SLUG OF ROCK 3' ROUND AND 7" THICK IN THE MIDDLE FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS HE HAD INSTALLED IN THE 1ST AND 2ND ROW.
WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF RAISING THE SPUD ON THE DREDGE A PIECE FELL OF THE SPUD STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEFT FOOT.
December 26, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maple Meadow Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING END OF 6" PIPE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Mc Murphy Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
WHILE TRAVELING TO 001-0 SECTION EMPL RAN OVER PIECE OF ROCK IN ROADWAY & THIS RAISED SCOOP UP & CAUSED HIM TO BUMP HEAD ON ROOF CAUSING SMALL KNOT ON LEFT SIDE OF HEAD.
December 26, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator
OTHER
Copper Range Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRAUMATIC HEADACHES DUE TO ACCIDENT OF 6/3/88 (REPORT FILED), WHEN PIECE OF LOOSE STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF HARD HAT.
December 26, 1989
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
STANDING ON I BEAM COVERED WITH ICE SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING LACERATION TO R LEG. DID NOT LOSE TIME UNITL 1-3-90
December 26, 1989
WV · Coal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
RIVER LOADING FAC AT HUMPHREY PREP PLT WAS PLACING UP BARGE WHEN LINE HE WAS HOLDING GREW TAUT PULLING LINE OUT OF RIGHT HAND FX RIGHT FOREARM./
Mathies Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS WALKING ALONG BELT LINE, STEPPED INTO AN INDENTATION OF THE WALKWAY AND INJURED RIGHT ANKLE. DIAGNOSED AS INFLAMMATION TO RIGHT ANKLE. THIS DID NOT VIOLATE ANY RULES OR REGULATIONS .
December 25, 1989
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magma Copper Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS DIGGING OUT 2 STANDARD WHEN A ROCK FELL OFF THE SCREEN UNIT AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS HEAD.
Carolina Solite Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS POURING OIL INTO HEATER WHEN FUEL IGNITED
December 25, 1989
PA · Coal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Continental Operating Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS CLIMBING INTO A COAL BARGE USING A RIVER LINE (1 15/16"), WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL.
National Cement Co., of AL, Inc. · Struck against stationary object
HE STEPPED OFF THE DOZER AND STEPPED ON A ROCK HURTING HIS LEFT FOOT.
December 23, 1989
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FMC Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS ON COAL CARS WITH HAMMER AND STRAINED LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE IS OFF WORK AS OF 3-19-90. THE EMPLOYEE HAS HAD PREVIOUS BACK PROBLEMS AND STRAINS SINCE AN INJURY ON 85.
December 23, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Marys Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WORKING, "A 2 X 4 X 6 INCH PIECE OF STEEL SHOT OUT AND HIT HIS LEFT FOREARM.
December 23, 1989
IN · Coal
welder (shop)
OTHER
Old Ben Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME STATED HE WAS STANDING IN THE REPAIR GARAGE & STARTED TO BEND OVER WHEN HE FELT EXTREME PAIN IN HIS BACK HE STATED THAT HE WAS NOT LIFTING
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING LIFTING JACK TO RERAIL ROCK DUSTER.JACK SLIPPED OUT CAUSING JACK HANDLE TO STRIKE ON THE NOSE.
December 23, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
FIRE
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Contact with hot objects or substances
INJURED WAS WARMING BY STANDING BY OPEN FIRE WHEN HIS CLOTHES CAUGHT ON FIRE.
Pine Creek Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
RIGHT SHOULDER, RIGHT ARM. PUTTING FLIGHTS IN FEEDER.
December 23, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
NYCO Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS AND WHEN HE THROUGH A BAG HE PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS LOWER BACK.
December 22, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chisholm Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPL MOVING TIMBER OFF TRACK LOWBOY EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER PART OF HIS BACK.THREW TIMBER OFF LOW BOY.
December 22, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Twin-Branch Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WAS OPERATING MINER & A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING TOP OF CANOPY & PART OF ROCK FELL INTO SEAT & STRUCK HIS RIGHT LEG
December 22, 1989
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
OTHER
Pbs Coals Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPL WAS FOUND PASSED OUT ON PARKED UNSTARTED MACHINE NEUROLOGICAL EKG & HOLTER EXAMS ARE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS ACCORDING DRS FINDINGS & EXAMS.
December 22, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Resco Products Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
SHOVELING LIME STONE RUBBED LIME ON FACE WHILE PRESPIRING CAUSING SKIN TO BURN
December 22, 1989
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FELL ON LOOSE ROCK AND BROKE ANKLE.
December 22, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cline'S Coals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN "SAID" HE HURT BACK LIFTING 10 X 25 X 15 TIRE. NOTE: MAN DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 12/26/89.
December 22, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS ALIGNING THE FORKS ON & ENDLOADER WHEN ONE OF THE FORKS SHIFTED MASHING HIS LEFT OHAND CAUSING A FRACTURE
December 22, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
TRAMMING RAM CAR HIT HOLE IN ROAD BOUNCED L RIBS AGAISNT SIDE OF SEAT. FRACT OF LOWER RIB L SIDE
Tunnelton Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE LIFTING & PULLINN G MINE TRAILING CABLE INJURED EMPL FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
December 22, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPL WAS CHANING PRODUCT SCREEN IN PRODUCT BUILDING AT LIME PLANT HE WAS WORKING IN CLOSE AREA & BUMPED SIDE OF SCREENS & SOME LIME DUST FELL & GOT IN RIGHT EYE.
December 22, 1989
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Minutemen Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS PUSHING ROCK OFF MINER AND A ROCK FLIPPED OVER AND HIT HIM ON LITTLE FINGER OF LEFT AHND FRACTURE AND DISPLACEMENT.
December 22, 1989
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE A TIRE ON FLETCHER BOLTING MACHINE WHEN HE STRAINED HIMSELF.
December 22, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lost Mountain Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A BATTERY BOX OUT OF A LOADER. THE BAR THE MECHANIC WAS USING TO PRY THE LID OPEN SLIPPED OFF, CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO TWIST HIS BACK.
December 22, 1989
KY · Coal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
MACHINERY
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUT HIS LEFT HAND WITH A HAND GRINDER.
December 22, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Resco Products Inc · Fall from machine
CLIMBING DOWN OFF OF LOADER SLIPPED OFF LADDER AND FELL ON BACK
December 22, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING UP ON LOADING MACHINE PANEL COVER WITH SCREWDRIVER WHEN SCREWDRIVER BROKE AND PIECE OF IT EMBEDDED IN HIS UPPER LIP.
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS ASSIGNED TO CRANE TO LIFT FRONT OF PRODUCTION TRUCK ON DUMP. AS HE WAS LEAVING OPERATORS CAB FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF ROUND END OF FRONT AXLE THAT IS USED AS STEP HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH AR M NOTED NEXT DAY HE HAD VERY SORE NECK.
December 22, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shine Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
HE STEPPED ACROSS BELT, SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.
December 22, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS STARTING TO PUSH THE PAN OVER AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN THE RELAY BAR AND THE PAN LINE-BRUISED.
December 22, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Lady H Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS PRYING ROCK OUT OF SPILL BOARD WITH BAR. BELT CAUGHT THE BAR AND HIS HAND HIT SPILL BOARD. I.NAME STARTED MISSING WORK ON 01/02/90.
December 22, 1989
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northwestern States Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WALKING BACK TO MAINTENANCE SHOP FOR COFFEE BREAK INJURED SLIPPED ON SNOW COVERED CONCRETE & TWISTED KNEE. FIRST TO DR ON 12/26/89 CONDITION DIAGNOSED AS KNEE STRAIN & INJURED RETURNED T O WORK SAME DAY. DISCOMFORT CONTINUED & REINJURED REQUESTED MEDICAL RECHECK OF KNEE ON 1/8/90. FOLLOWING EXAM DR INSTRUCTED INJURED NOT TO WORK UNTIL EVAULATED BY DR ON 1/12.
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING ON FROZRN PIPES AND HIT HAND ON PIPE BRACKET.AN ABRASION ON HIS FINGER BECAME INFECTED AND THE INJURY BECAME A LOST TIME.PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WAS RECEIVED.
December 22, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED FELL WHILE WALKING FROM A SHOWER STALL
December 22, 1989
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Green Mountain Talc Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER CAUSED A RECURRANCE OF AN OLD INJURY (01/89).
December 22, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FIRE
Warner Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
CUTTING STEEL PLATE WITH BURNING TORCH, WORK CLOTHER HAD OIL ON AND GREASE ON THEM, THEY IGNITED FROM TORCH
December 22, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STRAINED LOWER BACK PICKING UP A BUCKET OF DRYER MUD.
Birchfield Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE BENT OVER ON MANTRIP, PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
December 22, 1989
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS WALKING TO HIS TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON ICE, BRUISING HIS HIP.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
SHAFT BOTTOM MAN WAS OPERATING 20 TON MOTOR. POLE CAME OFF OF WIRE & DOG FELL PARTIALLY INTO PLACE. WHEN HE REACHED FOR POLE POLE FLEW UP CARRYING HAND WITH IT CATCHING HAND BETWEEN ROOF & TRO LLEY POLE. MAN RECEIVED LACERATION TO RT MIDDLE FINGER REQUIRING 6 STITCHES TO CLOSE.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING DOWN COAL TUBES SLIPPED ON ICE CAUSING HIM TO FALL STRIKING HI S TAIL BONE
December 21, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
P S B Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
INJURED LEFT SHOULDER AND LOWER BACK. WAS RUNNING A S.C. WHEN IT BOUNCED AND HIT THE TOP CAUSING HIM TO HIT THE S.C.
December 21, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Red Dog Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSEALING ROOF BOLTS UNDER A BROW. EMPLOYEE SET ATRS AGAINST ROOF AND INSTALLED BOLT. AS EMPLOYEE DROPPED ATRS TO INSTALL CENTER BOLT, THE ATRS SYSTEM DISLODGED AN UN-NOTICABLE RO CK, ABOUT 3'X2 1/2' AND 1" TO 6" THICK AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT SHOULDER AND CAUSING ABRASION TO LEFT EYE.
December 21, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING NEAR THE GALIS ROOFBOLTER CABLE, AS THE SLACK IN THE CABLE WAS BEING PULLED UP BY THE MACHINE, THE CABLE CAUGHT HIS FEET TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.
Kesscoals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOADING BAGS OF ROCKDUST ON SCOOP WHEN FT SLIPPED AS TURNED STATED FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK
December 21, 1989
KY · Coal
driver, jeep driver, tractor operator
MACHINERY
Four A Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE OPERATING CRAWLER, THE SEAT RAN OVER A ROCK IN ROADWAY, RAISING EMPLOYEE AGAINST ROOF INJURING LOWER BACK AND HIP.
December 21, 1989
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS PULLIGN A PORTABLE HEATER UP AN INCLINE AND SLIPPED AND FELL IN THE KNOW, STRAINING HIS LEFT KNEE.
December 21, 1989
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING BELT ROLLERS WHEN HE DROPPED A ROLLER ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. THE FIRST DAY MISSED WAS 12-26-89.
December 21, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Ikerd-Bandy Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)
EMPLOYEE RECEIVED FLASH BURNS FROM WELDER WHILE WORKING IN AREA WHERE WELDING WAS BEING DONE
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS CHANGING A SCOOP TIRE WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE IS CLASSIFIED MINER OPERATOR HE WAS CUTTING LEFT X CUT AT 300' INTERSECTION OF #2 ROOM IN UNIT #2 PIECE OF ROCK FELL & STRUCK MINER ON LIGHT IN FRONT OF CAB ROCK IN TURN BOUNCED INTO CAB ST RIKING HIM ON RIGHT LEG & BRUISING RIGHT KNEE.
United States Fuel Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EE WAS APPLING PLASTER TO CINDER BLOCK VENILATION STOPPING WITH A TROWEL AT A LEVEL ABOUT 75 HIGH SOME PLASTER MUD SPLASHED BACK HITTING EE S SAFETY GLASSES ON THE TOP RIM OF LEFT LENSE. PART OF THE PLATER WENT INTO EYE.
December 21, 1989
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING ALONG LONGWALL FACE AND STRUCK RIGHT KNEE ON LOCKOUT BOX ON PANLINE.
December 21, 1989
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT UNDER THE RAM BAR OF A ROOF SUPPORT WHILE MOVING THE SUPPORT NEXT TO IT.
December 21, 1989
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blaschak Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE BARRING ROCK OUT OF ROCK HOPPER, A SUDDEN FALL OF ROCKS SMASHED RIGHT RING FINGER.
December 21, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HOSING IN THE PEBBLE MILL BASEMENT, USING A FIRE HOSE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE HOSE IT CAUGHT ON THE ANCHOR BOLT CAUSING PAIN TO EMPLOYEES BACK.
December 21, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
R & H Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BOLT DRIVER ROLLER CAUGHT FINGER ON LEFT HANG CUTTING FINGER.
December 21, 1989
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP STEEL STEPS WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND LANDED ON HIS BACK.
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS WORKING IN AN AWKWARD POSITION CHANGING WHEEL MOTOR BRUSHES ON 5071 HAULAGE TRUCK. HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE GREASY LADDER HE WAS ON AND HE HURT HIS BACK.
December 21, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT DRAG. HE WAS USING AN AIR HOSE TO REMOVE MATERIAL OUT OF DRAG. WHEN HE GOT UP FROM THE DRAG HE TRUNED AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.
December 21, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heritage Minerals Inc · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE PULVERIZING FROZEN FEED, EE SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO GRASP A HEATER PIPE WITH HIS LEFT HAND TO PREVENT HIMSELF FROM FALLING.
HE WAS GETTING DOWN OFF OF THE DRAGLINE AT THE END OF THE SHIFT. HE FELL AND HURT HIS BACK GETTING OFF OF THE DRAGLINE.
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object
LIFTING BLOCK TO PLACE ON CROSSBAR, SLIPPED AND CRIB BLOCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON HEAD
J & H Leasing Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS PUTTING ON HUB ON SCOOP AND SMASHED FINGER WHILE BEATING ON KEY STEEL.
December 21, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Todco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TRAM EQUIMPMENT WHILE HIS BODY WAS OUTSIDE THE DECK. HE WAS DRAGGING HIS RIGHT FOOT AND TIRE RAN OVER HIS LEG AND RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BODY.
Cantera Perez Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING SOME MATERILA AND HURT HIS BACK.
December 21, 1989
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE SETTING THE MINOR OVER, USING THE REMOTE CONTROLS A PIECE OF ROCK SLID OFF THE SIDE OF THE MINER STRICKING HIS LEFT FOOT. THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE SAFTEY DEPARTMENT.
December 21, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
DID NOT BEGIN MISSING WORK UNTIL 01-02-90.THIS EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO SHOVEL AN ACCUMULATION OF COAL AT THE SECTION BELT TAIL.AFTER COMPLETING THE ASSIGNMENT HE REPORTED FEELING PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
December 21, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS WORKING ON HEAD DRIVE BULL GEAR FELL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.
December 21, 1989
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mountain Cement Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY PULLED MUSCLES IN RIGHT HAND WHILE MOVING BRICK.
Westmoreland Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CLEANING THE BELT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS SELF WITH HIS ARM AS HE FELL.
December 21, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES HE HURT HIS KNEE GETTING UP FROM TURNING ON A PISTON PUMP TO GET INTO THE LOCOMOTIVE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 1-24-90).
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STRAINED BACK PRYING CEMENT BLOCK OUT OF MEUD WITH SHOVEL.DR PERFORMED LAMENECTOMY ,SAID HIS CONDITION IS AN "EXACERABATION CHRONIC LOW BACK SYNDROME".
December 21, 1989
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS REMOVING COATING FROM #2 KILN. AS COATING AND DUST WAS FALLING SOME DUST ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE.
December 21, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
MACHINERY
Taner Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CAUGHT LEFT ARM BETWEEN MINER BOOM & MBC, MBC HUNG UP & MINER PULLING. MIDDLE MBC SHOVED FRONT MBC WHILE VICTIM WAS HOOKING MINE BOOM TO MBC.
December 21, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Silica LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS ATETEMPTING TO POSITION A FULL 55 GAL DRUM OF WAY OIL ON THE FORKS OF A TOW MOTOR.THE FORKS WERE ON THE GROUND WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED.AS HE PUSHED THE BARREL HE SLIPPED .AT THI S POINT HE FELT A DULL PAIN IN HIS BACK.HE WORKED HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT THEN MISSED THE NEXT 3 SHIFTS WITH A DIAGNOSED BACK STRAIN.
December 21, 1989
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
Meridian Aggregates Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE JAY DRILL AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE OPERATOR HAD INCREASED THROTTLE ON THE COMPRESSOR WHEN THE DRILL STARTED TO BACKUP AND JACK KNIFED. THE OPERATOR TRI ED TO SHORT CUT BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE DRILL TO ADJUST THE PROPELL LEVER. WHEN CROSSING BETWEEN THE EUQIPMENT THE EMPLOYEES FOOT WAS TRAPED BETWEEN THE DRILL TRACK AND THE COMPRESSOR
December 21, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
INJURED WAS LETTING DOWN THE ATRS WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL HITTING HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND.
Fast Track Production Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS PREPARING FOR SHIFT START WHILE WALKING TOWARD OFFICE CARRYING HAND TOOLS HE ALLEGEDLY SLIPPED LOST FOOTING AND FELL IN PARKING LOT ON RIGHT KNEE.
December 21, 1989
OH · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Waterloo Coal Co., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRIVER CLIMBED INTO BED OF TRUCK TO BREAK COAL FREE FROM TRUCK BED DUE TO FREEZING.DRIVER USED SLEDGEHAMMER TO BUST COAL FROM BED WHEN SLEDGE BOUNCED BACK STRIKING DRIVER ON FOREHEAD.
December 21, 1989
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Monarch Cement Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ELECTRIC CABLE TO DRILLING RIG AND HURT HIS BACK.NOTE: DOCTOR REPORTS THIS INJURY CAUSED BY AGGRAVATION OF PREVIOUS INJURY REPORTED ON 12-14-89.
December 21, 1989
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO UNLOAD HEAVY PAN-LINE FROM FLAT CAR WHEN PAN-LINE SLID AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT KNEE. EMPLOYEE LOST TIME AGAIN FROM 12-21-89 UNTIL 2-5-90. ON 2-12-90 HE STARTED LOS ING TIME AGAIN. ORIG. INJUREY 08-03-89.
December 21, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bunker Hill Mining Company (Us) Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A HEAVY TIMBER WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS TESTICLE, CAUSING A RUPTURED BLOOD VESSEL.
December 21, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stuart M Perry Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
THE INJURED WAS PUSHING ON THE STEPS OF TH TRUCK AND HURT HIS BACK.
December 21, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
MAN WAS TURNING A SHUTTLE CAR INTO A RIGHT CROSSCUT WHEN THE REAR END OF SHUTTLE CAR RAN INTO A RIB CAUSING MAN TO HURT HIS LEFT SIDE.INJURY DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL NOW SINCE MAN JUST WENT TO SEE THE DOCTOR.
December 21, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING BACK A SECTION OF PIPE THAT HAD BEEN REMOVED TO INSTALL A DRUM FOR THE SEPERATOR.THE PIPE HAD BEEN PUT BACK IN PLACE AND ONE END TACK WELDED.AS THE OTHER END OF THE PIPE W AS BEING PULLED IN PLACE,THE TACK WELD BROKE ANDFELL STRIKING THE VICTIM.NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT BEGIN LOSING TIME UNTIL 12-26-89.
December 21, 1989
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES ICE AND SNOW CAUSED EXTREMELY SLIPPERY CONDITIONS,.OPERATOR SLIPPED ON DOZER TRACKS WHILE DISMOUNTING CAUSING A FRACTURE OF RIGHT WRIST.
December 21, 1989
VA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Clinchfield Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS HELPING UNLOAD A PIECE OF METAL ON A DREDGE FROM A BOAT. THE BOAT SLIPPED AND HE STARTED TO FALL. THE METAL CAUGHT HIS FINGER AGAINST THE DRDGE.
December 21, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Green River Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL WAS PUSHING TRUSS ANCHOR INTO ROOF & STRAINED LOWER BACK. DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 1/06/90.
December 21, 1989
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
OTHER
Mullins #3 Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS STANDING AT THE ENTRANCE AND A PIECE OF STEEL (TRACK) CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND.
Hollow Point Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRAMING SCOOP. GOT CHEST AND SHOULDER IN CONTACT WITH TOP ROLLING HIM OVER IN DECK OF SCOOP MASHING HIM ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
International Anthracite Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A STEEL BAR TO PRY A ROCK FROM UNDERGROUND MACHINERY. THE BAR SHIFTED QUICKLY HITTING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HEAD CAUSING A GASH WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES AND A MILD CONCUSSION.
Midland Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS HELPING CARRY AN OBECJT AT WORK AND LATER THAT EVENING BEGAN EXPERINCING BACK DISCOMFORT.
Omega Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HIT IN LEG WITH ROLL OF PUMP DISCHARGE LINE. FLEXED KNEE JOINT IN TOWARDS OTHER LEG.
December 21, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR GOING TOWARD CONTINUOUS MINER AND RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANOPY OF THE SHUTTLE CAR. THE ROCK MEASURED 1 FT. X 1-1/2 FT. X 5 IN. THICK AND ROLLED OFF THE SHUTTLE CAR THAT INJURED WAS OPERATING. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE DECK AND THE CANOPY IS 42-1/4 IN.
December 21, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE WAS PULLING PIN FROM A FIRE EXTINQUISHER. THE PIN WAS JAMMED AND EE PULLED TO UNJAM THE PIN WHICH CAUSED A STRAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM LMAPHOUSE TO SERVICE CASE.HE SLIPPED ON ICE,TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS STANDING ON SCAFFOLDING BLDG END WALL OF OVERCAST. AS HE LIFTED SOLID CONCRETE BLOCK TO PLACE ON END WALL HE SMASHED LEFT INDEX FINGER TIP BETWEEN BLOCK & CORNER OF PIECE OF CORRUGATE D STEEL USED FOR TOP OF OVERCAST RESULTING IN LACERATION REQUIRING SUTCHERS.
December 20, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS DRIVING SCOOP AND RAN ACROSS HIGH PRESSURE LINE. LINE BROKE HITTING MINER WITH HIGH PRESSURE STREAM.
December 20, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mathies Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS SHOVELING LOOSE MATERIALS AT TBELT TAIL PIECE AND FELT A PAIN IN GROIN AREA. INJURY DIAGNOSED AS HERNIA ON RIGHT SIDE. THIS DID NOT VIOLATED ANY RULES OR REGULATIONS.
December 20, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Creek Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHEN THE EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A CROSSTIE HE SLIPPED & FELL ON A PIECE OF ICE THIS RESULTED IN A STRAINED LOWER BACK
December 20, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED IN HOLE & SPRAINED ANKLE
Gray Stone Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING 6IN H BEAMS
December 20, 1989
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS LOOKING FOR A WATER LEAK ON THE 475 HE WAS STANDING ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE HOLDING ON TO AHAND RAIL, WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM HIS LEFT FOOT GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TIRE AN D FENDER AND HIS ANKLE TURNED HE SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE.
EE WAS CLIMBING ONTO THE BED OF TRUCK 19 AND THE TRUCK BED HAD SNOW AND ICE ON THE SURFACE AND HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE WAS GOING TO STAND IN THE TRUCK BED TO REACH ELECTRICAL WIRES THAT NEEDED TO BE UNHOOKED FROM CONVEYOR.
December 20, 1989
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE LIFTING A METAL PLATE,DROPPED ON RIGHT FOOT,BROKE BONE IN TOE.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS DRIVING A HALF HEADER OVER THE TOP OF A STOPPING WHEN HE HIT HIS RT THUMB WITH THE HAMMER CAUSING A BRUISE
December 20, 1989
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS WALKING BETWEEN LOADER & WELDING TRUCK. WELDING TRUCK WAS MOVING FORWARD & EMPL TRIED TO GO BETWEEN WELDING TRUCK & LOADER WHEN HE WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN BED OF WELDING TRUCK & LOADER TIR E.
December 20, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Preston Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWO EE WERE LOADING A PIECE OF 4X8 SHEET METAL EE WAS OPERATING THE FORLIFT THE OTHER EE WAS GUIDING THE BAD AFTER THE METAL WAS LOADED THE EE TRIED TO RELEASE THE LOADING CLAMP. THE CLAMP WOU LD NOT BECOME UNFASTENED SO THE OPERATOR PICKED THE LOAD UP ABOUT 6 INCHES. THE SHEET METAL REALEASED AND STRUCK THE EE ON THE ARM. THE EE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT AND WENT TO PRESTOR MEMORIAL HOS
December 20, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF OF SAND PONTOON TO RIVER BANK. HE WAS APPROX ONE AND A HALF FROM RIVERBANK WHEN HE STEPPED ON RIVER BANK HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO STRETCH IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. T HE COMPANY DOCTOR SAID HE HAD PULLED MUSCLES IN BOTH HIPS.
North Cambria Fuel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING DOWN FROM EUCLID TRUCK, CO #270,S TEPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED ANKLE.
December 20, 1989
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE ON A 375 KOMATSU DOZER.WHILE ASCENDING THE EQUIPMENT,EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND LOST HIS FOOTING ON THE DOZER TRACKS.WHILE FALLING BACKWARDS TO THE GROUND,HE CA ME IN CONTACT WITH THE STABILIZER BAR AND BLADE,CAUSING THE INJURY TO HIS BACK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.MUSCLE SPASMS.
December 20, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gouverneur Talc Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED CLAIMS WHILE WORKING ON 850 COMPRESSOR CHECK VALVE FROM UNDERNEATH THIS MACHINE HE FELT A SNAP IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.
December 20, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Bullion Hollow Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
I,NAME WAS RIDING IN SCOOP BUCKET OUTBY FACE IN #5 ENTRY ON THE WAY OUTSIDE SCOOP BUCKET RAISED AGAINST TOP AND CAUGHT HIS BACK ON ROOF BOLT.
December 20, 1989
TN · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Valley View Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED HIS BACK STARTED HURTING AFTER DRIVING HIS TRUCK. NOTE: MINE OFF FOR VACATION FROM 12-22-89 UNTIL 1-2-90.
December 20, 1989
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING SUPPLY CARS AROUND A WOODEN HEADER FELL OFF A CAR AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF THE FOOT BEHIND THE METAL GUARD OF HIS BOOT.
Maple Meadow Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HANDING CHARGER CABLE AND RIB FELL AND DISLODGED A 6X6X7' POST WHICH STRUCK HIM.
December 20, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME AND I.NAME REMOVING A ROCK 200 LB FROM ROADWAY IN SURGE AND I.NAME STRAINED HIS BACK.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL HELPING LIFT COVER FOR SCOOP BATTERY,STRAINED LOWER BACK.
December 20, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kenellis Energies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNLOADING A FLOOR JACK FROM GOLF CART WHEN THE JACK TURNED, TWISTING RIGHT HAND AND WRIST CAUSING A SPRAIN.
Mathies Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURY REPORTED 12-26-89. INJURED WAS PULLING ON WRENCH TO REMOVE FITTING. WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING INJURED TO FEEL PAIN BOTH SIDES OF LOWER BACK. THIS DID NOT VIOLATE ANY RULES OR REGULATIONS.
Target Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE INJURED WAS ROOF BOLTING, ROCK FAULT IN RIB ROLLED OUT STRIKING INJURED IN ANKLE.
Mountaintop Restoration Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF HIS TRUCK, WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SNOW ON HIS STEP.
December 20, 1989
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Clinchfield Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
FOREMAN WAS HELPING CHANGE T-BAR TILT JACK ON ROOF BOLTER.T-BAR WAS SET AGINST ROOF AND HE TOOK PIN OUT OF JACK ON T-BAR SIDE.WHILE WORKING ON PIN ON BACK SIDE OF JACK,T-BAR LEAKED DOWN FROM T OP AND TILTED BACK CATCHING FINGER BETWEEN T-BARAND TILT JACK.
December 20, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
welder
MACHINERY
Western Ag-Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A WELDER AND A MECHANIC WAS USING A TORCH AND PULLER TO REMOVE A BEARING FROM A SHAFT. WHILE THE WELDER WAS HEATING THE BEARING ONE OF THE PULLER BOLTS BROKE CAUSING THE PULLER TO SWING AROUND STRIKING THE EMPLOYEES RIGHT HAND. THE THUMB ON THE RIGHT HAND WAS FRACTURED.
December 20, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Camp Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING LOOSE COAL AT TAILPIECE,SHOVEL TWSTED INJURING LEFT SHOULDER.
December 20, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Agipcoal Usa Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM STEPPED INTO A SMALL DRAINAGE DITCH LOCATED AT THE COAL PULVERIZER ROOM AT THE PLANT. IN DOING SO, THE VICTIM APPARENTLY PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS IN PROCESS OF CROSSING THE 1-EAST BELT AT THE SECTION TAILPIECE, WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE BELT IT STRAINED CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON THE BELT CAUSING TRAUMA TO HIS NECK AND RIGHT CHEST AREA. APPARENTLY THE EMPLYEE TURNED THE BELT SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION BEFORE CROSSING, CAUSING THE BELT TO START.
December 20, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Nesco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS TRUCK WAS BEING LOADED. A LARGE ROCK HIT THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK, BOUNCING THE OPERATOR FROM THE SEAT OF THE TRUCK.
December 20, 1989
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WHILE PACKING BAGS, A BAG BURST OPEN AND DIATOMITE GOT INTO BOTH EYES.
December 20, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
Martin Limestone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS OPERATING A DROPBALL IN THE QUARRY. WHEN THE DROPBALL HIT A ROCK, A FROZEN PIECE OF MUD KNOCKED OUT THE METAL SCREEN AND PLEXIGLASS ON THE FRONT OF THE DROPBALL CAB. THE PIECE OF MU D HIT THE OPERATOR ON THE NOSE AND UPPER LIP.
December 20, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
shaft repair, skip tender, station tender
MACHINERY
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS REPAIRING A BROKEN PALLET WITH A NAIL GUN AND ACCIDENTALLY PUT A NAIL THROUGH HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.
December 20, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Limestone Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE HAD A RIGHT INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR. IN THE DOCTOR'S OPINION, THE CAUSE WAS OPERATION OF A QUARRY HAUL TRUCK.
December 20, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Carbonate Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHEN HOOKING UP A TRACTOR TO A TRAILER, THE WHEEL PIN OF THE TRACTOR ENGAGED ONLY HALF WAY, SO THE EMPLOYEE HAD TO PULLL OUT THE PIN. WHEN IT WOULD NOT RELEASE HE PUT HIS FOOT ON THE TIRE FOR LEVERAGE AND WHEN IT DID NOT RELEASE, EMPLOYEESFOOT SLIPPED ON SOME ICE AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON THE BACK.
UPON COMPLETION OF WELDING A SHAFT FOR A BULLDOZER AND PREPARING FOR REMOVAL TO JOB THE SHAFT FELL OFF OF THE BLOCKING,STRIKING RIGHT LOWER LEG.
December 20, 1989
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mountain Cement Company LLC · Struck against stationary object
EMPL JACKHAMMERING.LIFTING JACKHAMMER,STEEL ANCHOR PENETRATED LEFT TOE THROUGH HSI BOOT.
Knox Creek Coal Corp · Fall from machine
WHILE CLIMBING RAILROAD CAR TO SET BRAKE, A BRACE THAT EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING ON HSI LEFT LEG BECAME CAUGHT ON THE LADDER RUNG, CAUSING HIM TO FALL.
December 20, 1989
IN · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laswell Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ROOF BOLT SUPPLYS AND PULLED MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK
December 20, 1989
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Aggregates Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INDIVIDUAL WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE WORK AND SLIPPED ON ICE ON THE PORCH STRAINING HIS BACK.
AFTER CLEANING MATERIAL OFF EQUIPMENT EE STEPPED OFF THE EQUIPMENT AND ONTO A CHUNK OF MATERIAL. CAUSING THE TWIST TO THE LEG AND KNEE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL THE END OF 12-21-89. 12-22-89 WAS HIS FIRST FULL DAY OFF WORK.
December 20, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck against a moving object
HE WAS HOISTING THE BUCKET FROM THE MATERIAL HOLE TO THE HOPPER AND SOMEHOW THE HOIST LINE BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE CROWN POINT OR BOOM ASSY.THEREBY LIFTING THE ENTIRE BOOM UPWARDS UNTIL THE HO IST LINE PARTED DROPPING THE BOOM UNTIL IT WAS STOPPED BY THE BOOM SUPPORT ROPES,CAUSING THE MACHINE TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH THROWING HIM OUT OF HIS SEAT AND INJURING HIS NECK IN THE PROCESS.
Copper Range Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS TYING IN THE CAPS WHEN A PIECE OF LOOSE FELL OFF THE RIGHT RIB AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDERS KNOCKING HIM FACE FIRST INTO THE WATER.
December 20, 1989
OH · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WAS GOING FROM LOADED BARGE TO EMPTY BARGE USING A WOODEN 6 FOOT LADDER.INJURED HELD LADDER WHILE OTHER EMPLOYEE CLIMBED TO GET ONTO THE EMPTY BARGE AND EMPLOYEE HELD TOP OF LADDER WHILE INJUR ED ATTEMPTED TO CLIM UP SECOND TO EMPTY BARGE(SNOW AND ICE ON EMPTY BARGE AT TIME)AND WHEN INJURED REACHED THE TOP OF LADDER IT PITCHED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL.OTHER EMPLOYEE T
December 20, 1989
WV · Coal
trackman, track worker, track gang
MACHINERY
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN NO 6 HEADIN G CROSSCUT LEFT WHEN DRILL STEEL BENT STRIKING HIMON LEFT LOWER ARM RESULTING IN FRACTURE.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
ICEY HILL & FREEZING RAIN. EMPL SLID & FELL. HE BROKE RIGHT HAND TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF.
HE HOOKED UP CABLE IN JUNCTION BOX ON MINER PUT BRERAKER IN CABLE BLEW UP AND BURNED HIS FACE AND HANDS.
December 19, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Sunset Coal Company · Struck by falling object
OPERATOR WAS BOLTING TOP, HAD LEFT HAND LAYING BESIDE MACHINE ON FLOOR WHEN PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 18" LONG 12" WIDE 2" TO 3" THICK FELL AND HIT LEFT HAND CUT LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.
December 19, 1989
AL · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS SHEARER FROM TG TO HG, OPERATING HG END OF SHEARER. HE STATED PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 86" X 37" X 19" CAME ACROSS DRUM STRIKING HIM ON LEFT LOWER LEG, CAUSING CONTUSIONS AND ABRASIONS T O LEFT LOWER LEG.
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND CUAGHT HIS LEFT HAND AGINST THE BOTTOM, SEVERLY INJURING IT.
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ STRUCK IN RIGHT KNEE WITH S/C CABLE AS REEL WAS TAKEN UP.
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
A 5' BAR WAS LAYING ACROSS GRATING WITH A CHAIN ATTACHED. CHAIN WAS HANGING DOWN BETWEEN GRATING. HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP BAR AND CHAIN EXPECTING IT TO COME UP EASY. CHAIN WAS WEDGED IN GRATIN G AND DID NOT MOVE AS EXPECTED PUTTING STRAIN ON HIS LOWER BACK.
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine
WORKER WAS STEPPING THROUGH DOORWALL ELEV. 605-4" FELL TO GROUND ELEVATION 592-00. WORKER DOES NOT RECALL EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED.
December 19, 1989
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Lone Star Industries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPL LOOKING THROUGH INSPECTION WINDOW OF 3RD STAGE CYCLONE OF KILN SYSTEM -HOT DUST BLEW INTO FACE,EMPL SUSTAINED 1ST & 2ND DEG.BURNS TO FOREHEAD AND FACE.TREATED BY DR & RELEASED BUT PLACED ON NO WORK STATUS.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE HE WAS CHECKING MINE CARS OUTSIDE OF SHOP,HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON ICE,CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS LOWER BACK.
December 19, 1989
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL REACHING FOR FINISHING STEEL WITH RIGHT HAND PLACED LEFT HAND ON BOOM.EMPL ACCIDENTLY HIT CONTROL LEVER CAUSING BOOM TO GO UP AGAINST CANOPY WHICH SEVERED TIP OF LEFT RING FINGER ,CRUSHED LEFT MIDDLE FINGER FROM DISTAL JOINT TO TIP.
December 19, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chilcote Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STOOD UP FROM SEATED POSTION ON GROUND WAS NOT HOLDING OR PICKING ANYTHING UP STRAINED BACK.
Lebo Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS OPERATING MINER WHEN A ROCK APPROX. 3'8" LONG X 2' WIDE X 6" THICK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKIG HIM ON RT SIDE OF HEAD& RT. SHOULDER.
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object
THE INJURED EMPLOYEE DROVE OVER A SAFETY BERM ON AN ABANDONED HAUL ROAD AND DROVE 100 YARDS UP THE RAMP OVER AN EMBANKMENT.
December 19, 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 a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS THROWING A BUNDLE OF BOLTS ACROSS THE ROOF BOLTER CANOPY WHEN HIS FINGER BECAME P INCHED BETWEEN THE CANOPY AND PLATES.
December 19, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Warner Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING JOCKEY TRUCK UP TO HOOK UP TO TRAILER AND MISSED THE PIN WITH THE FIFTH WHEEL PLATE. EMPLOYEE WAS INSTRUCTED TO RAISE THE TRAILER IN ORDER TO CLEAR THE PIN, HE HA D PUT BLOCKS DOWN TO BE ABLE TO RAISE THE TRAILER HIGH ENOGH TO CLEAR THE PIN, IN DOING SO HE PULLED OR STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
Valley Camp Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CLOSING RAIL ROAD CAR DOORS BAR SLIPPED STRAINED BACK.
Bell County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT ARM.
December 19, 1989
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brewton Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BRUISED FOOT-HUMAN ERROR-TRIED TO RELEASE A WINCH WITH HIS FOOT.
December 19, 1989
OH · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE ALLEGED THAT HE WAS TOP OF UU TQABLE GRIPPING UNILITY KNIFE PULLING TOWARD HIMSELF STRIPPING OUT CABLE WIRES FROM BELT WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER CABLE WIRE. EE HAD ENOUGH PRESSURE ON KNIFE THAT IT CONTINUED FORWARD STRIKING HIM IN HIS LEFT KNEE.
December 19, 1989
PA · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER WHEN THE BOTTOM OF THE LADDER KICKED OUT CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL AND INJURE HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 1-2-90. ACCIDENT DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 1-2-90.
December 19, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Struck by powered moving object
WHILE USING WRENCH TO ADJUST GOVERNOR LINKAGE THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF HE NUT AND LEFT HAND WENT INTO THE FAN AND CUT RING AND MIDDLE FINGER.
December 19, 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 a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING MAIN PANEL BOX COVER BACK ON MINER WHEN HE GOT HIS LEFT AHND CAUGHT OR PINNED BETWEEN MINER FRAME AND COVER.STARTED MISSING 02-14-90.
December 19, 1989
TX · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLIMBING ON BOARD CRANE, HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL BACKWARDS. HURT LOWER BACK AND BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES.
December 19, 1989
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL WAS GETTING OUT OF DOZER & IT WAS ICY & SLIC & HE SLIPPED & FELL BRUSING BACK.
December 19, 1989
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS WALKING TO HIS TRUCK WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING ON THE WAY AND FELL LANDING ON HIS WRIST.
December 19, 1989
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Calaveras Cement Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
IN WORKING TO UNPLUG DUST SCOOP DISCHARGE PIPE HOT DUST FILLED EMPLS GLOVE.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING HOLES WHEN A ROCK CAME OFF THE WALL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER.
EMPL TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE STEPPING ONTO LOWER FRAME OF STRIPPING SHOVEL..
December 19, 1989
KY · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Black Widow Collieries Ltd · Struck by falling object
INJURED PARTY WAS SAWING A TIMBER HAD HIS BACK TURNED TO THE RIB THE MINER BUMPED THE RIB ABOUT 12FT FROM INJURED WHILE TRAMMING TO NEXT CUT CAUSING RIB TO FALL HITTING INJURED ON ANKLE BREAKI NG HIS LEG PEOPLE HAD BEEN TOLD TIME & AGAIN NOTTO TURN THEIR BACKS TO RIBS IN THIS AREA HAD AN EXTENDED SAFETY MEETING ON 18TH ABOUT THIS
December 19, 1989
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brauntex Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
BREAKING UP CLODS OF MATERIAL WHEN PRY BAR SLIPPED, MASHING LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND SAND BINS.
EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OUT OF TRUCK HE STEPPED DOWN AND MISSED ON THE TRUCK AND HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.
December 19, 1989
IN · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OF DRAGLINE MACHINERY ROOM,EMPL LOST FOOTING TURNING HIS FOOT INWARD.
International Anthracite Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A STEEL BAR TO PRY A ROCK FROM A SECTION OF UNDERGROUND MACHINERY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PRY A ROCK FROM THE MACHINE, THE BAR SHIFTED AND PINCHED THE EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND AND ARM AGAINST THE MACHINE CAUSING A BAD BRUISE.
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WORKING ON BELTLINE ON A MOVE BACK.LIFTED ON ONE BELT CHAIN TO UNHOOK FROM BELT ROPE.EXPERIENCED PAIN IN RIGHT SIDE OF BACK.WENT TO DR AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE 2 DAYS OFF FOR MUSCLE STRAIN.
December 19, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Battle Mountain Gold Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL.
December 19, 1989
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE HAD FINISHED HIS SHIFT AT THE LOADOUT HE WALKED ACROSS THE RAILROAD TRACKS,GOING TO HIS TRUCK,AS HE STEPPED OVER AN OLD 6" SLUDGE LINE HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED ON THE ICE UNDERNEATH THE SNOW CAUSING HIM TO FALL,HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT ARM,THUS BREAKING HIS LEFT FOREARM.
December 19, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Roanoke Cement Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPL WAS STANDING ON 5 STEP PLATFORM USING SHOVEL TO CLEAN MATERIAL OFF TOP OF KILN FEED SCREEN CONVEYOR HOUSING. STEP PLATFORM OVERTURNED HE FELL APPROX 4' TO FLOOR.
HE HAD BEEN WELDING ON A BOOM HOIST. WHEN HE MOVED AROUND IT, HE TRIPPED ON THE WELDING LEADS AND FELL ON HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST A PIECE OF METAL.
December 19, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS WHEEL BARROWING CINDER BLOCKS TO BUILD STOPPING. HE SET WHEEL BARROW DOWN AND TURNED TO LOAD CINDER BLOCKS THEN TWISTED HSI RIGHT KNEE CAUSING STRAIN.
December 19, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corson Lime Company · Fall down stairs
WHILE GOING ON BREAK EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN STEPS SLIPPED AND FELL.
December 19, 1989
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME WAS WAITING ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER TO TRAM ACROSS THE SECTION. WHEN HE BENT OVER TO HELP PULL THE 4/0 MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY, HE SAID HE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK. HE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK UNTIL 2/12/90.
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN BENT DOWN TO PULL MUCK AND HIS KNEE WAS ON MUCK BENCH.HE THINKS THAT IS WHEN HE HURT HIS KNEE.
December 19, 1989
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING IN JEEP STRAINED L KNEE
December 19, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING ROLL OF 42" BELT INTO PLACE.
December 19, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hansford Smokeless Collieries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CHAINING BELT RAIL TO HEAD WHEN CHAIN CAME LOOSE STRIKING HIM ACROSS THE NOSE.
December 19, 1989
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Mears Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object
A DRILL STEEL FOR A ROOF BOLTER STUCK IN A DRILL HOLE, PUT HIS HAND OVER THE DRILL HEAD TO CHECK FOR SUCTION. AS HE HAD HIS HAND OVER THE DRILL HEAD, THE DRILLS TEEL FELL FROM THE HOLE STRIKI NG HIS HAND.
December 19, 1989
IL · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING, RUNNING A MINER ON REMOTE WHEN A CHUNK OF COAL FELL, BREAKING INTO SEVERAL PIECES AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT LEG FROM THE KNEE DOWN. HAPPENED AT THE END OF THE SHIFT.
December 19, 1989
IL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THROWING BELT ROLLERS OUT OF BUGGY HAULAGE AND ONE FELL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.
December 19, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
LOADING RAIL DROPPED RAIL ON FOOT NOT REPORTED TO MAN. UNTIL 12-21-89 HE HAS MISSED SEVERAL DAYS OF WORK BECAUSE OF FOOT PROBLEMS NOT WORK RELATED WE QUESTION VALIDITY OF ACC.
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS DISCONNECTING CONVEYOR CHAIN ON MINER AND WHEN HE DISCONNECTED CHAIN TI DROPPED ON HIS LEFT FOOT RESULTING IN A BRUISE.
December 18, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING DOWN 2ND ENTRY AND SLIPPED ON A ROCK, TWISTING MY RIGHT KNEE.
Holnam Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING ON BOTTOM RUNG OF HANDRAIL POURING OIL INTO JOURNAL. HE SLIPPED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STEP FROM HANDRAIL ONTO FLOOR AND STRUCK HIS LOWER BACK AGAINST ANGLE IRON BRACE.
December 18, 1989
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING SHUTTLE CAR STRUCK BUMP AND HIT CANOPY JAMMING NECK.NOTE: THIS ACCIDENT WAS JUST DOCUMENTED IN SUPERVISOR BOOK BECAUSE EMPLOYEE THOUGHT NOTHING WOULD OCCUR.INJURY NOT AT FIRST THOUGHT TO BE SERIOUS BUT CONTINUED TO BECOME WORSE.
December 18, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS ROOF BOLTING IN THE 3 SOUTH 2ME.WHILE BENDING AN 8' ROOFBOLT HE SUFFERED A LOW BACK STRAIN.
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
OVER SEVERAL DAY PERIOD HAD BEEN LOADING TIMBERS AND BEGAN EXPERIENCING BACK PAIN. THIS DID NOT RESULT FROM A SINGLE OCCURRENCE OR INSTANTANEOUS EVENT.
Minutemen Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS SCOOPING ROCK AND ROCK CAME OUT OF THE BUCKET INTO THE DEER HITTING HIM ON THE KNEE.
December 18, 1989
MO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOUNT SERVICE TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED IN SNOW AND TWISTED KNEE AND LEG.
December 18, 1989
OK · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
MACHINERY
K & R Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT ON FRONT TRANSMISSION OF SCRAPER WHEN A LINE BLEW A HOLD IN IT AND SPRAYED METHANOL INTO EYES.
A SLAB OF ROCK FELL FROMT EH ROOF NEAR THE HOPPER OF FCT WHERE HE WAS STANDING. HE WAS STRUCK BY THE ROCK AS HE MOVED FORWARD TO THE MINER.
December 18, 1989
KS · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clemens Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF THE BACK OF A TRUCK TO THE GROUND AND WHEN HE DID HIS KNEE POPPED.
December 18, 1989
TN · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allied Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS CHANGED PUMP & MOTOR IN PUM HOUSE & STRAINED BACK.
December 18, 1989
KY · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WAITING ON LONGWALL TO GET STARTED BACK, WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN SHIELDS, HITTING INJURED ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT. RESULTING IN A BRUISED FOOT.
December 18, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS WASLKING ON SNOW & ICE & SLIPPED & FELL STRIKING LEFT KNEE.
December 18, 1989
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nelson Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LABOR WAS LEANING OVER A POWER POLE HOOKED TO A LOADER BUCKET WHEN POWER POLE FLIPPED IN AIR HITTING LABOR IN THE CHEST.
WHILE SCRAPING DUST OFF A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT A RUST CHIP GOT LODGED UNDER THE BOTTOM EYE LID.
December 18, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPL STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO AN INJURY ON 7/19/88. BEGAN MISSING ON 12/18/89 & CLAIM IS IN LITIGATION AT PRESENT. NO NEW OCCURRANCE ON THIS DATE OF 12/18/89.
December 18, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS STEPPING OFF TRACTOR AT UNIT SITE SLIPPED & FOOT TWISTED UNDERNEATH HIM.
December 18, 1989
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Pace Energies Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE IN #3 HEADING HE STATED THAT THE DRILL THRUST LEVER JAMMED WHILE HE WAS PUSHING THE ROOF BOLT IN THE HOLE & CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE HEAD O F THE MACHINE & THE ROOF THE INJURED RECEIVED MUTIPLE FRACTURES TO THE LEFT HAND
Syar Industries Inc · Fall from machine
I.NAME WAS STEPPING OFF THE CONVEYOR BELT A THE GREY ROCK PLANT; SLIPPED, FELL ABOUT 3 OR 4 FEET TO THE GROUND AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE. I.NAME WAS WEARING STEEL TOED, NON LACED COWBOY BOO TS.
December 18, 1989
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
Southern Utah Fuel Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING TIME 12-18-89.LOST 76 DAYS ON SECOND TIME LOST PERIOD.
December 18, 1989
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triple S Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS CLEANING AROUND TAILPEICE AND A CINDER BLOCK FELL ON RIGHT INDEX FINGER.
December 18, 1989
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Montana Resources, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRAINING DIESEL FROM A HAUL TRUCK WHEN SOME FUEL SPLASHED ONTO HIS ARMS ANS CLOTHES.LATER IN THE DAY THE FUMES BEGAN TO BOTHER HIM AND THE FOLLOWING DAY HE BECAME SICK.THE EMP LOYEE WAS ALSO COMING DOWN WITH THE FLU AND ALSOSUFFERS ASTHMA.THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR OBSERVATION AND MISSED TWO DAYS OF WORK.IT IS NOT THOUGHT TO BE A WORK RELATED ILLNESS SINCE U
Birchfield Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
DRILLING FOR MINE SPADS TO BE SET, SET OFF CH4 IGNITION.
Hawkeye Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE WHILE WALKING THRU THE COMPANY PARKING LOT. WHEN HE SLIPPED HE FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND AND BACK CAUSING AN INJURY.
December 18, 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
Newmont USA Limited · Fall from ladders
CLIMBING DOWN LADDER OF #555 EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE GROUND HITTING HIS TAILBONE & LOWER BACK
Coalmac Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIPE (4"X30') ONTO THE BUCKET OF A FRONT ENDLOADER WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER BACK. ALLEGED LOWER BACK STRAIN.
December 18, 1989
VA · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE SLIPPED ON ICY STEP OF MACK TRUCK-BRUISED RIGHT LEG.
December 18, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL PLACING HOSE IN CHUTE OF #3 BUCKET ELEVATOR,STRUCK ON RIGHT ELBOW BY GATE AND CHAIN ON BUCKET ELEVATOR.STARTED MISSING 12-19-89.
Camp Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BELT ROPE TO REPLACE BELT STRUCTURE.WHILE LYING ROPE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.DAMAGE UNK
December 18, 1989
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
ENTRAPMENT
A H Smith Associates Limited Partnership · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
MATERIAL COLLAPSED IN BIN CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL AND BECOME TRAPPED IN MATERIAL.NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO EMPLOYEE.EMPLOYEE HAD ENTERED BIN/HOPPER TO LOOSEN FROZEN MATERIAL TO ENABLE MATERI AL FLOW FROM HOPPER TO CONVEYOR.
Rush Run Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS UNLOADING BELT STRUCTURE WHEN A PIECE OF STRUCTURE FELL FROM CAR STRIKING HIM ON FOOT.
Pyro Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK WHILE UNLOADING CRIB BLOCKS.
December 18, 1989
IN · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
B & P Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
VICTIME WAS OPEARING ONE OF 2 TRUCKS HAULING OVERBURDEN FROM PIT TO AREA ON LEVELED SPOIL. AREA HAD BEEN LEVELED WIDE ENOUGH TO ALLOW 2 TRUCK WIDTHS & TRUCKS BACK PARALLET TO 3 1/2 FOOT BERM E MPL STATED THAT STEAM WAS BEING RELEASED FROM HAULED MATERIAL VISION ON RIGHT HAND SIDE ALLOWING HIM TO TRAVEL ONTO & OVER BERM. VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN 30-35' EMBANKMENT COMING TO REST ON ITS TO
December 18, 1989
OH · Coal
outside foreman, leadman
MACHINERY
East Fairfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OPERATING DUMP HOPPER FEEDER IN TIPPLE EMPL TRIED TO PUSH HANDLE TO FREE FROZEN PIECE WEDGED IN DOOR FELT PRESSURE ON RIGHT SIDE OF BACK.
December 18, 1989
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING BELT OFF FLAT CAR OVER TO BELT LINE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.UNIT #5 X-CUT 18.
THE WORKER WAS WALKING DOWN A SHORT FLIGHT OF STAIRS WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME ICE. HE MISSED 3 STAIR STEPS AND LANDED ON HIS LOWER BACK ON THE LAST STAIR STEP. HE DID NOT LET US KNOW ABOUT HI S INJURY UNTIL 15 OF JAN.
December 18, 1989
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE STEPPING OUT OF THE CAB OF THE TRACKMOBILE ONTO THE GROUND, HE TWISTED OR BRUISED THE LEFT KNEE.
December 18, 1989
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
ELECTRICAL
Holnam Inc · Contact with electrical current
GOT HIT BY 480 VOLTS BECAUSE PARTNER DID NOT PUT LOCKOUT BACK ON AFTER LUNCH BREAK
December 18, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAND CAUGHT AND SMASHED WHILE MOVING CRUSHER
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL REPORTED TWO ACCIDENTS IN DEC 89 ON 12/5 FELL ON RT KNEE ON 12/18 HE FELL IN SLOPE AGAIN ON LEFT KNEE. HE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK UNTIL AFTER SHIFT OF 1/1/90 0N 1/2 HE CALLED IN & REPORTED THAT BOTH RIGHT & LEFT KNEES WERE SWOLLEN & THATHE HAD DR APPT THAT AFTERNOON. HE HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORK SINCE THAT TIME.
December 18, 1989
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sands Hill Coal Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object
DROPPED WATER VALVE ON FOOT.
December 18, 1989
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frontier Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS CLIMBING INTO 570 LOADER WHEN HE BENT OVER TO GO THROUGH CAB DOOR HE HEARD CRACK IN BACK. HE DIDN'T FEEL ANYTHING AGAIN UNTIL HE SAT DOWN & STARTED OPERATING MACHINE.
December 18, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
ELECTRICAL
United States Cement Company · Contact with electrical current
WHILE CHECKING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON COMPRESSOR HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH 480 VOLTS HE DID NOT SHUT MAIN OFF & LOCK OUT RELIED ON OFF & ON SWITCH.
December 18, 1989
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Bronco Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
GOING AROUND BREAK AN RUN INTO RIB
A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING INJURED RT FOOT.
December 18, 1989
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHJILE INSTALLING STABILIZER PINS ON D9L CAT DOZER HITTING PIN WITH 3 LBS HAMMER PIECE OF HAMMER BROKE OFF & WENT INTO RIGHT HAND BETWEEN INDEX FINGER & THUMB.
December 18, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SHOVELING BELT BENT OVER TO LIFT SHOVEL FELT PAIN IN BACK.
December 18, 1989
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bull Creek Coal · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL STRIKING I.NAME ON HIS BACK,WHILE PUTTING OIL IN SHUTTLE CAR.
B & N Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
VICTIM WAS BACK TO TRUCK IN AN OPEN FIELD WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON A SNOW COVERED PATCH OF ICE.
December 18, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rawl Sales & Processing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HOLDING WATER LINE WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS SAWING THE LINE, SAW SLIPPED HITTING HIS HAND.
December 18, 1989
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS IS AN ALLEGED INCIDENT.THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HANDLING DEENERGIZED HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK.MANAGEMENT WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS ALLEGED INCIDENT UNTIL 01-03-90 EMPLO YEE DID NOT REPORT THE INCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR.
December 18, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE TORE A LIGAMENT IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA.
December 18, 1989
VA · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING CARS IN RT. SECTION OFF WEST WHEN HIS MOTOR STARTED SPINNING AND CARS STARTED PUSHING MOTOR BACKWARD. WHILE TURNING HIS POLE HE STRUCK HIS NECK AGAINST THE ROOF.
December 18, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Berks Products Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED OON STEP OF LOADER WHICH COVERED WITH ICE AND WHEN HE GRABBED TO HOLD ON, HE TWISTED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.
December 18, 1989
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mwca Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS ON PALLET & WHEN HE PUT THE TOP BAG ON HE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER LEFT HIP AREA.
December 18, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corson Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THERE WAS MATERIAL ON GROUND NEAR THE DOOR WHEN EMPLOYEE EXITED DOOR HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING INJURY.
December 18, 1989
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Roanoke Cement Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLED BAG OF CEMENT OFF CONV TO CHECK WT FELT PAIN IN BACK NEXT DAY
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS TALKING ON TELEPHONE IN PANEL ROOM IN CPP & AS HE STARTED TO WALK AWAY HE TRIPPED ON PHONE CORD WHICH WAS WRAPPED AROUND LEG. INJURED BAGN MISSING WORK 12/20,
December 18, 1989
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fife Sand & Gravel · Struck by falling object
MOVING PUNCH (POINTED STEEL OBJECT) OUT OF SHOP TO STORAGE IT MOVED A FEW INCHES TO THE LEFT THEN THE CHAIN BROKE AND THE PUNCH LANDED ON LEFT FOOT.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS BREAKING LUG BOLTS LOOSE ON THE TIRE OF THE BOLT MACHINE USING A 3/4" DRIVE RATCHET. THE RATCHET SLIPPED CAUSING A QUICK JERK TO HIS BACK.
December 18, 1989
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN INTO FEEDER TO CLEAN UT GRIZZLY BARS WHEN HE STRUCK HIS KNEE ON I BEMA FROZEN CONDITIONS MADE ACCESS SLIPPERY
December 18, 1989
WV · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ATTEMPTING TO PULL LW PUMP UNIT OFF A DOLLEY WITH A SCOOP WINCH. EYELET HE HOOKED CABLE HOOK TO BROKE AND HIT HIM ON FACE AND NOSE. IT APPEARS THE EYELET WAS THROWN BY THE WINCH. HE RECEIVED A LACERATION TO BOTH CHEEKS AND A FRACTURED NOSE
December 18, 1989
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
R B M Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE DRILLING HOLE IN ROOF TO SET ROOF BOLT DRILL STEEL BROKE AND CAUSED EE TO MASH LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND.
December 18, 1989
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mountaineer Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS HELPING INSTALL A BELT MOTOR WHICH REQUIRED ROLLING IT 1 BREAK TO THE DRIVE AND LIFTING IT UP INTO PLACE HIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL HIS NEXT SHIFT STARTED.DR REPORT SAID STRAIN AND DISK DISEASE L5-SI MEDICAL TYLENOL #3 AND SOMA COPOUND.
December 18, 1989
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Kosmos Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELLING ROCK OUT FROM UNDER 148 BELT INSIDE MIAG BLDG,EMPL SLIPPED AND SHOVEL HIT HIM IN LEFT ARM.(CONVEYOR BELT WAS RUNNING PER CALL)
December 17, 1989
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING ON RUNNING BOARD OF PUMPERS TRUCK WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED HE FELL STRAINING HIS LEFT SHOULDER & BRUISING HIS RT KNEE
December 17, 1989
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Feldspar Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A WRENCH ON AN ICE COVERED VALVE.THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND A METAL BOX.
December 17, 1989
WY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Shoshone Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN HEADGATE DRIVE AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING THE HYDRAULIC RACK SWITCH AT THE SKAKEOUT IN THE YARD OF THE PREPARATION PLANT.AS HE WAS THROWING THE SWITCH HE STRAINED HIS BACK.NOTE: AT TIME OF THE ACCIDENT EMPLOYEE D ID NOT THINK IT WAS SERIOUS.EMPLOYEE REPORTED ACCIDENT TO FOREMAN ON 03-17-90,AFTER HE STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO THE ACCIDENT.
December 17, 1989
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluffton Stone Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SAND BIN FROZEN AND CLOGGED. TRYING TO UNCLOG BIN EMP LOST BALANCE AND FELL IN BIN EMERGING FROM BOTTOM CHUTE EMP PULLED MUSCLES AND VERTEBRAE IN BACK
December 17, 1989
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON LONGWALL;RIGHT 5TH FINGER BECAME PINCHED BETWEEN COVER AND SIDE OD SHEAR.FRACTURE RIGHT 5TH FINGER WITH OPEN WOUND REQUIRING SUTURES.