Showing the 500 most recent of 3,005 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
Granny Rose Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EXPLOSIVES. A BLASTING ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT APPROX 2:00 PM ON 7/31/90 ON THE 001-0 SECTION AT GRANNY ROSE COAL CO., NO. 3 MINE, ID NO. 1516719. THREE EMPLOYEES WERE FATALLY INJURED IN THE ACCI DENT.
Granny Rose Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EXPLOSIVES. A BLASTING ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT APPROX. 2:00 PM ON 7/31/90 ON THE 001-0 SECTION AT GRANNY ROSE COAL CO., NO. 3 MINE, ID 1516719. THREE EMPLOYEE'S WERE FATALLY INJURED IN THE ACCIDE NT.
Granny Rose Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EXPLOSIVES. A BLASTING ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 2:00 PM ON 7/31/90 ON THE 001-0 SECTION AT GRANNY ROSE COAL CO., NO. 3 MINE, ID 1516719. THREE EMPLOYEES WERE FATALLY INJURED.
C C Linck Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
BACKED OVER BY TRUCK
July 30, 1990
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING COAL TO A PREPARATION PLANT WHEN FOR UNKNOWN REASONS LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT. EMPLOYEE WAS THROWN FROM TRUCK AND FATALLY INJURED. IT WAS DETE RMINED DURING AN INVESTIGATION THAT THIS WAS NOTDUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS OR MALFUNCTIONS TO THE TRUCK.
July 27, 1990
IL · Coal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
Fatality · MACHINERY
White County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THERE ARE TWO DRIVETHROUGH VENTILATION DOORS FORMING AN AIR LOCK BETWEEN THE MAIN INTAKE AND NEUTRAL AIR COURSES. PADDLE SWITCHES OPERATE THESE DOORS. AS THE EMPLOYEE TRAVELED THROUGH THE SECO ND DOOR IT WAS ACTIVATED BY ANOTHER PASSENGER ON ANOTHER PERSONNEL CARRIER ABOUT 140 FEET INBY THE DOOR. AS THE DOOR CLOSES, THE BOTTOM EDGE STRUCK HIM, PINNING HIM AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE P
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE FACE. HE PROBABLY WAS SCALING. A ROCK FELL FROM THE FACE AND STRUCK HIM, FATALLY INJURING HIM.
July 23, 1990
IL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
I.NAME STEPPED OUT ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE #13 FACE SHIELD AND A SECTION OF THE ROOF CAVED FATALLY INJURING I.NAME. THE ROCK THAT HIT I.NAME WAS 56" X 42" BY 48" - 9" TO 11" THICK.
July 20, 1990
KY · Coal
drill operator
Fatality · MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATIEN WINCH, LOWERING 15' LONG, 54" DIA. PIPE IN EXCAVATED SURFACE HOLE WHEN CASING JERKED, CAUSING WELD HOLDING CHAIN ONTO PIPE TO FAIL. PIPE FELL AND CRUSHED I.NAME.
July 17, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
master electrician
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Zca Mines Inc · Contact with electrical current
AFTER LUNCH, THEY TOOK THE BUCKET TRUCK TO #2 TO BEGIN REMOVAL OF POWER LINES FROM THE #2 SUBSTATION AREA. HE WAS USING THE BUCKET TRUCK AND APPARENTLY DECIDED HE COULD NOT REACH THE LINES. HE THEN REPOSITIONED THE BUCKET AND CLIMBED ONTO THE TOWER. HE THEN CUT AWAY THE 8 LINES TO THE WEATHER HEAD FITTINGS AND 3 MAIN FEED LINES AND LOWERED THE INSULATORS. HE WAS APPARENTLY FINISHED
July 6, 1990
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Ltv Steel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS CHANGING FLAT OUTSIDE DUAL TIRE ON HAULAGE TRUCK. WAS STRUCK BY INSIDE TIRE & OR MOUNTING HARDWARE WHEN LOCK RIM BASE WELD SEPARATED & TIRE EXPLODED.
I.NAME, CO-WORKER AND SECTION FOREMAN WERE LOADING AND STEMMING BOREHOLES WHEN THE ROOF FELL.
THE POWDER CREW WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING OFF A FLOOR SHOT. THE POWDER MAN TOLD THE POWDER MAN HELPER HE WAS GOING TO WALK UP TO A POINT AND YELL BACK AT HIM WHEN TO FIRE THE SHOT. THE POW DER MAN GAVE THE SIGNAL TO SHOOT. A FLY ROCK WAS BLOWN OVER A EST. 200-250 FT BLUFF AND HIT THE POWDER MAN IN THE HEAD.
July 3, 1990
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
mechanic helper
Fatality · MACHINERY
Cargill Fertilizer, LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
WORKING ON A ELEVATED PLATFORM APPROX. 100' IN THE AIR. WAS COMING DOWN WHEN VICTIM FORGOT TO DISCONNECT WELDING GROUND LEAD FROM WORK AREA. PLATFORM TILTED AND GROUND CABLE STRUCK VICTIM IN H EAD CAUSING UNCONSCIOUSNESS. VICTIM THEN ROLLED OUT OF PLATFORM AND FELL TO GROUND. VICTIM WAS KILLED.
July 31, 1990
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE ASSISTING IN REPLACING TROMMEL SCREEN ASSEMBLY. I.NAME REACHED UNDER SPROCKET AND OVER EDGE OF MOTOR BASE TO LIFT CHAIN OUT OF CHAIN CASE. AT THIS TIME CHOKER FAILED, AMPUTATING LEFT INDEX FINGER (TO MIDDLE "PIP" JOINT).
California Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL PULLING DESK OUT TO INSTALL DRAWER.FELT PAIN IN STOMACH AREA.
July 31, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL LOSING TIME FROM WORK DUE TO HERNIA SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR 7-30 SCHEDULED DAY OFF.EMPL DIAG HAVING HERNIA DETERMINED TO BE WORK RELATED.
July 31, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STEPPING, GETTING OFF ROOF BOLTER AND SOMEHOW IN DOING SO, STRAINED HIS GROIN CAUSING A HERNIA.
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJ DEVELOPED HERNIA LIFTING AT WORK.LOST TIME STARTED 8-6-90.
July 30, 1990
UT · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Energy West Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STEPPED UPON A LONGWALL TAILPIECE TO CLEAN VENT TUBE FOR SCRUBBER AND FELT A PAIN/HE ALSO NOTICED A LUMP AFTERWARDS.
July 30, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Nevada Cement Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING CLOSING LINE TO INSTALL NEW CLAMPS ON CABLE EYE. REQUESTED MORE LINE FROM CRANE OPERATOR. BUCKET FELL FLAT CAUSING EYE BLOCK TO HIT EMPLOYEE AND THEN BUCKET TO HIT EMPLOY EE.
July 28, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING OXYGEN BOTTLE OUT OF RACK.
Prosperity Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTED BUCKET HYD OIL TO PUT IN SHUTTLE CAR.
July 27, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS REMOVING SIDE CASTING FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF UNIT 1 GRATE. AS HE WAS HANDLING A SIDE CASTING ANOTHER SIDE CASTING SWUNG ON A THRU ROD. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO IN THE GROIN AREA AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT WHICH BECAME WORSE ON 3-6-90. INJURED LATER REQUIRED SURGICAL REPAIR OF A HERNIA.
Chisholm Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL WAS IN SHOP PUSHING ON METAL BAR WHICH IS USED AS HITCH FOR TRACK LOWBOY WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN GROIN AREA.
July 25, 1990
IN · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
CHECK TENSION ON SPIN DRYER TURNING OFF DRYERS REACHED IN TO CHECK TENSION 2 FINGERS ON R HAND PULLED IN PULLY BY DRYER
Central Stone Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING WIRE GHROUGH MAIN ENTRANCE HOLE IN WALL WHEN FLOOR FELL THROUGH WHERE HE WAS STANDING. HE FELL BACKWARDS AND HIT ANOTHER SWITCH BEHIND HIM ON THE FLOOR.
July 23, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Ensley Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
AMPUTATION OF RIGHT ARM AT ELBOW WHILE CLEANING PULLEY AND WHILE CONVEYOR BELT WAS RUNNING.
July 23, 1990
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING WOOD PLUGS OFF OF A 4 X 6 TIE, IT SLIPPED CUTTING FINGER.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING NORTH EAST FLATS, WENT THRU SWITCH POLE JUMPED THE TROLLY WIRE. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE POLE BACK ONTO THE WIRE WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE. HE WAS STARTING TO FALL WHEN HE GRABBED THE TOP OF THE SEAT. AS HE GRABBED THE TOP OF THE SEAT, HIS FINGER WAS UNDER THE EDGE WHEN HE SAT DOWN THUS CUTTING OFF THE END (TIP) OF HIS FINGER.
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER STOMACH AREA AND A LARGE KNOT APPEARED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER HE PUT A 2 TON SET OF CHAIN FALLS ABOVE HIS HEAD.
July 20, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
WITNESS STATED THAT THE VICTIM WAS SEATED IN THE GE 27 TON TRAM FACING THE LOADED COAL CARS BEING PULLED TO THE SURFACE WHEN HE RAISED AND TURNED HIS GEAD TOWARD THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AND CA ME IN CONTACT WITH METAL ROOF STRAPS(J-BEAMS).
July 20, 1990
TN · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Green Branch Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL REMOVING SLATE ROCK OFF BELTLINE.THE SLATE ROCK CAUGHT FINGERS ON RIGHT HAND CUTTING MIDDLE FINGER OFF AT 2ND JOINT.
July 19, 1990
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED, DURING THE PROCESS OF PUNCHING HOLES IN A BEND PLATE, MATERIAL HUNG UP AND HIS GLOVE GOT PULLED UP WITH A BURR EDGE; THE LEFT INDEX FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN GUARD AND MATERI AL CAUSING THE INJURY.
Chisholm Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS HELPING TO LIFT ON I BEAMS USED IN CONSTRUCTION OF OVERCAST WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN INLEFT GROIN AREA.
July 17, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
POWERED HAULAGE
Steetley Quarry Products U S Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SPOT A RAILROAD CAR IN LOADING SHED.RAILROAD CAR DERAILED-LEAD END OF CAR WAS OFF TRACK FOR APPROXIMATELY 70 FEET UNNOTICED BY BRAKEMAN AND LOADER OPERATOR.BY THE TIME OF I MPACT THE CAR WHEELS WERE OFF THE TRACK 48 INCHES,HITTING BUILDING STRUCTURE(I-BEAM)PINNING VICTIMS LEG BETWEEN CAR AND BEAM.
Green Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE AS HE WAS HELPING LIFT TOOTH ON SHOVEL BUCKET FELT A BURNING PAIN IN TESTICLE. TESTICLE SWELLED AND DOCTOR ADVISED THAT HE WOULD NEED SURGERY.
July 16, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
De Soto Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SUBJECT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT TONGUE OF PORTABLE WELDER OFF OF SAFETY HITCH BY HIMSELF AS HE WAS LIFTING HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER ABDOMINAL REGION.SUBJECT DID NOT FEEL ANYTHING SERIOUS WAS WRONG AND RETURNED TO WORK.ON 07-18-90 SUBJECT COMPLAINED OF PAIN ABOUT 2:15PM.I INSTRUCTED HIM TO GO TO DOCTOR
July 14, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kiah Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
VICTIM CALLED OUTSIDE ON MINE PHONE THAT HE HAD HURT HIMSELF WHILE LIFTING ON BELT STRUCTURE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STRAIGHTING IT UP. VICTIM HAD SMALL KNOT TO COME UP ON UPPER PART OF STOMACH.
P E I Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PULLED R GROING MUSCLES HERNIA WHILE LIFTING WOODEN BAR WITH OTHER E MP
July 13, 1990
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Williams Stone Co. Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
TRYING TO FREE JAMMED SAW BLADE WHEN BLADE MOVED ,FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN BLADE AND BLOCK OF GRANITE.
July 13, 1990
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING A HOIST WITH A ROPE AND PULLEY.HE GRIPPED THE ROPE AS IT WAS SLIPPING THOUGH HIS HAND AND HIS FINGERS WERE PULLED THOUGH THE PULLEY.HE SUSTAINED AMPUTATIONS TO HIS LEFT M IDDLE AND RING FINGERS,TO THE FIRST KNUCKLES.
July 11, 1990
WV · Coal
tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman
POWERED HAULAGE
Gray Stone Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OUTSIDE MAIN CAUGHT GLOVE IN CHAIN ON HOPPER. WHILE GREASING CHAIN, HAND WAS PULLED INTO CHAIN CUTTING OFF ABOUT 1/2" OF INDEX FINGER AND CUTTING MIDDLE FINGER.
July 10, 1990
AL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL WAS DISMOUNTING FROM ROCK TRUCK & FELL FROM CATWALK AROUND TO GROUND. HE DID NOT GET FOOT PROPERLY PLACED IN FIRST STEP.
July 10, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Kinney Branch Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CABLE FROM SHUTTLE CAR REEL TO TRY TO GET IT TO TAKE UP. THE REEL KICKED IN MASHING HIS FINGER AGAINST A SLEEVE WHEEL. CUT THE INDEX FINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND OFF AT THE FIR ST JOINT.
July 10, 1990
TN · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & B Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FALL OUT OF THE TOP BEHIND THE OPERATOR LANDING ON THE BOTTOM ON IT EDGE AND FALL INTO THE OEPRATOR HITTING HIM IN THE BACK AND PUSHED HIM INTO THE MACHINE'S SMALL CONTROL PANEL BOARD AND PANIC BAR, PINNING HIM BETWEEN MACHINE ADN ROCK, WHICH RESULTED IN BREAKING HIS BACK, RIBS AND PUNCTURING A LUNG.
July 10, 1990
NM · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Navajo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE INSTALLING THE MAIN HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE,INJURED NOTICED A PAIN IN THE NAVAL AREA...LATER NOTICED THAT HIS NAVAL WAS PROTRUDING..HE PUSHED IT BACK IN PLACE BUT HAD TO USE A TAPE TO HO LD IT THERE.
July 9, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chisholm Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE STATED THAT WHEN HE LIFTED ON A BELT ROPE HE EXPERIENCED A KNOT IN HIS NAVEL AREA.
July 6, 1990
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING HEAVY ROCKS OUT OF A CHOKED CRUSHER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA, CAUSING HIM TO DROP THE ROCK ON ANOTHER EE HAND TWO INJURIES.
July 5, 1990
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
DROPPED ROCK ON FT AND BROKE BIG TOE, HAD TO AMPUTATE IT , HALF OF IT
July 5, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOISED AS HAVING A LEFT INGUINAL HERNIA ON 7-25-90. HE RELATES THIS TO AN INCIDATE OF HEAVY LIFTING ON 7-5-90.
July 3, 1990
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ SLIPPED WHILECLIMBING DOWN FROM FRONT END LOADER ON 7/3 INJ STRAINED RIGHT GROIN AREA THIS WAS DIAGNOSED AS EIDIDYMITIS. ON 8/22 INJ REPORTED AGGRAVATION TO GROIN AREA STRAIN & RETURNED TO DR RIGHT SIDE INGUINAL HERNIA WAS DIAGNOSED. DURING SUBSEQUENT DR VISIT ON 9/13 BILATERAL INGUINAL HERNIAS WERE DIAGNOSED SURGERY WAS SCHEDULED FOR 11/19.
Metco Mining & Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
3 MEN PLACING AN ID SIGN POST WHILE DRIVING POST INTO THE GROUND I NAME ASUMED THE POST WAS IN THE GROUND FAR ENOUGH AND PUT HIS HAND ON THE TOP OF THE POST TO SHAKE IT THE MAN II DRAINED THE POST WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DELIVERING ANOTHER BLOW TO THE POST AND THE SWING OF THE HAMMER.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS UNLOADING A ROLL OF 1 1/4 INCH WATER LINE OFF OF THE SUPPLY JEEP WHEN HE INCURRED A HERNIA.
July 2, 1990
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Al Hamilton Contracting Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS STEPPING ACROSS FROM THE TOP OF ONE FUEL TANK TO ANOTHER WHEN HIS RT LEG SLIPPED DOWN BETWEEN THE TANKS & HIS LEFT REAMINED ON TOP THE OTHER TANK HE MAY NEED SURGERY IN THE FUTURE THIS INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED BY EMPLOYEE UNTIL 082290
July 31, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL PUSHING ROOF BOLT INTO HOLE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED HE WAS BENDING OVER TO THROW A TRACK SWITCH, WHEN HE WRENCHED HIS LOWER BACK.
July 31, 1990
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
EE STATED HE WAS RUNNING AN SHUTTLE CAR HIT A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM, AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WAS NOT REPORTED TO MANAGMENT UNTIL 8-6-90.
July 31, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BETWEEN BELT LINE AND TRACK PLACING STEEL TIE INDER THE TRACK RAIL WHEN THE TIE CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE MOVING BELT THUS CATCHING INJURED'S RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE ME TAL TRACK TIE AND THE CONVEYOR BELT STAND.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS SETTING A POST AND WAS HOLDING WITH HIS LEFT HAND. AS HE WAS HITTING THE WEDGE WITH HIS HAMMER HE EIGHTER MISSED THE WEDGE OR GLANCED OFF OF IT AND STRUCK IT WITH THE HAMMER. SUFFERING A BROKEN LEFT THUMB. ON THE CASE AND DOES NOT ADMIT THIS INJURY IS JOB RELATED.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS TRYING TO GET PICKUP TRUCK UNSTUCK FROM MUD. EMPL STEPPED OR JUMPED SMALL DITCH & SUFFERED BACK STRAIN INJURY.
July 31, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Kentucky Carbon Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS BRINGING A FAIRCHILD SCOOP OUTSIDE, HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY.
July 31, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL WORKING ON CONT.MINER IN FACE AREA OF #5 ENTRY OF 2ND LEFT OFF TURKEY MAINS SECTION MMU 005-0. LYING ON MINE FLOOR ALONGSIDE MINER TO DRAIN OIL FROM POTS,PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETW EEN ROOF BOLTS AND RIB STRIKING HIM ACROSS BOTH ANKLES & FEET INJURING THEM.ROCK MEASURED 1-2.5" X 54" X 34".
Granny Rose Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
GOT DOWN ON SMOKE. (SMOKE FROM THE USE OF EXPLOSIVES. SEE FATAL #'S 37-39)
July 31, 1990
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT SHE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A BANK THAT WAS SLICK WITH OIL, WHEN SHE FELL DOWN TWISTING HER RIGHT KNEE AND ANKLE.
July 31, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Gull Operations Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPL FILLING WELD,MAKING UPHILL BRIDGE WHEN BOTTOM FELL OUT.BALL OF MOLTEN METAL BURNT THROUGH BOOT AND BURNT RIGHT FOOT.1 DAY LOST TIME.
Del Rio Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME HELPING RAIL RUNNER OPER UNLOAD MINER TRAM MOTOR FROM RAIL RUNNER.TRAM MOTOR ROLLED OVER AND CAUGHT I.NAME RIGHT WRIST BETWEEN TRAM MOTOR AND RAIL RUNNER.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING DOWN METAL LADDER IN S W CORNER OF COAL TANK STEP BROKE CAUSING TO CATCH SELF WITH R ARM
Asarco Inc · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER. HIS FOOT WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN LADDER AND TIMBER CAUSING HIS LEFT KNEE TO BE TWISTED AND SPRAINED.
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN A DOOR ON A RAIL CAR. THE DOOR HANDLE IS SPRING LOADED. WHEN THE EE TURNED THE HANDLE, IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND STRUCK THE KNUCKLE AREA OF HIS LITTLE FINGER. HE WAS IN PAIN AND WAS TREATED FOR CONTUSION. HE WAS RETURNED BACK TO WORK ON LIGHT DUTY FOR TWO DAYS.
July 31, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wimpey Minerals Usa Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING IN CWS BLDG. 5TH FLOOR-CHANGED SCREENS ON 5-D. EMPLOYEE RUBBED HIS R EYE WITH HIS HAND, WHICH HAD DIRT, GREASE, & SMALL PIECES OF METAL ON IT. MANUAL LABOR, PHYSICAL EXERTION.
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS KNEELING TO OPEN VALVE BEHIND SLURRY TANK IN NO 14 AMD SILO CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 08-23-90
July 31, 1990
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Browning'S Deep Creek Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNLOADING SHIPMENT OF 50 LB BAGS OF FERTILIZER.GETTING OFF TRUCK,TWISTED BACK.
July 31, 1990
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HH STEPPED UP ON BOX AT END OF SCREEN TO UNLODGE ROCK FROM CHUTE AS HE WAS STEPPED DOWN, HE HUNG HIS HEEL AND FELL ON LEFT KNEE ON THE PLATFORM.
July 31, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF #9 FMC PORTAL BUS WHEN A MOTOR RESISTANCE ELEMENT SHORTED OUT CAUSING A LOUD BANG. EMPLOYEE MISSED THE NEXT DAY OF WORK DUE TO A HEADACHE.
July 31, 1990
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL DRILL STEEL OUT OF HOLE, EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK.
July 31, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
pumper
OTHER
Idaho Gold Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
STEPPING OUT OF LIME SILO WIND BLEW IN EYES
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE CLIMBED ONTO DRUMOF MINER MACHINE TO CLEAN THE HEAD BUT THE DRUM TURNED & HE FELL JAMMING HIS RIGHT THUMB
July 31, 1990
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE FELL AND HURT LEFT SHOULDER WHILE LOADING ON 07-31-90.HE BEGAN LOSING TIME 12-13-90 FOR SURGERY TO CORRECT DAMAGE TO THE SHOULDER.
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ CARRYING BAG OF MORTAR THROUGH MUDDY AREA FEET BECAME STUCK IN THICK HEAVY MUD,FELT PAIN IN BACK AS HE TWISTED AND PULLED UP TO REMOVED HIMSELF FROM MUD.
Reebok Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)
EMPL WAS GROUND FAULTING BREAKER. RECEPTICLE ARCED CASUING BURN TO RIGHT HAND & FOREARM.
Kentucky Prince Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
SUBJECT WAS FILLING ENGINE WITH OIL OF LOADER.(LD-04).SUBJECT REACHED ACROSS OIL HOSE TO CHECK OIL LEVEL WHEN A WIRE ON OIL HOSE,STUCK IN SUBJECTS RIGHT ARM.
Marigold Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING UNDER THE BELTING AT THE CRUSHER WHEN HE WAS STRUCK FROM A FALLING ROCK ON THE SHOULDER. THE ROCK WAS SAID TO BE ABOUT 2" IN SIZE. THIS INCIDENT WASN'T REPORTED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 14, 1990.
July 31, 1990
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Tuscola Stone Company · Struck by falling object
ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO GET THE BUCKET OFF THE SKIDSTER TO PUT ON THE FORK. THE BUCKET WAS STUCK SO HH HAMMERED ON IT TO MAKE IT COME LOOSE. HE STEPPED BACK ABOUT 3-4'. THE OTHER EMPLOY EE SHOOK THE BUCKET & IT CAME OFF ON HIS FOOT. THE BUCKET HIT HIM ABOVE THE STEEL PART OFHIS SHOE.
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A S/C TIRE INTO THE SCOOP.
United States Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CARRY A TIMBER 10" DIA X 7' OVER A PILE OF TIMBER AND TWISTED HIS LEG.
July 31, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Thiele Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
I.NAME WEARING ALL PROTECTIVE GARMENTS AND A SHIELD,CUTTING ON ABANDONED CHEMICAL LINE.SPRAYED WITH CHEMICAL AND SOME GOT INTO PROTECTIVE SUIT AND ON LEFT SIDE OF NECK.RECD MINOR BURNS.
July 31, 1990
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A PUMP DISCHARGE, NECK ON THE SUPPLY TRUCK. THE NECK SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND FELL AGAINST THE SIDE BOARD. HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE NECK AND THE BOARD.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STANDING ON A FLAT CAR AND LOST HIS BALANCE WHEN HIS FEEL CAUGHT IN PLASTIC AND FELL BACKWARDS ON FLAT CAR.
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE TRIPPED AND FELL AND HIT TRACK WITH LEFT KNEE RESULTING IN SORENESS TO LEFT KNEE. DECISION ON LOST TIME WAS MADE ON 9-11-90.
Centre Lime & Stone Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS PAINTING IN AN ENCLOSED AREA (TUNNEL). THERE WAS A FAN IN OPERATION BUT EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WEARING A RESPIRATOR.
July 31, 1990
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Darmac Associates Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE SHOVELING AT BELT-TAIL, SHOVEL CAUGHT ON SPLICE JAMMED EMPLOYEE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN SHOVEL AND BELT FRAME.
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A METAL PLATE WHEN IT SLIPPED FROM THE FORKS OF THE FORKLIFT LANDING ON AND CRUSHING HIS RIGHT THUMB.
July 31, 1990
LA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolet Hills Mining Venture · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WERE MOVING CONCRETE BLOCKS. THE INJURED EMPLOYEE BENT OVER AND PICKED UP A CONCRETE BLOCK. AS HE LIFTED THE BLOCK, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK. DIAGNOSED AS A MUSCLE STRAIN TO T HE BACK.
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE LOADING BARREL OF OIL,BARREL SLIPPED ONTO RIGHT FOOT.
July 31, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS USING WATER HOSE WASHING DOWN IN SCREEN CRUSHER BUILDING. STEPS WERE WET BETWEEN 4TH & 5TH & VERY SLIPPERY. INJURED WAS USING HANDRAILS AS HE STARTED DOWN HE LOST FOOTING & FELL.
July 31, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Boral Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object
BAD SEAT ON DOZER.
Eddy Potash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
GRATING HE WAS STANDING ON GAVE WAY, HE FELL IN TO DISSOLVER TANK.
July 31, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE ASCENDED THE UTILITY TRUCK TO TURN OFF THE OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE VALVES, AFTER TURNING THEM OFF THE JUMPED TO THE GROUND INSTEAD OF STEPPING DOWN TO THE GROUND AND HE LANDED ON SIDE OF LEFT FOOT AND TURNED HIS ANKLE.
July 31, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Seubert Excavators Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LOWERING CAT WALK AND CAUGHT LITTLE RING FINGER. REQUIRED 3 STITCHES TO RING FINGER.
July 31, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shelly Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ADJUSTING CLUTCH ON DREDGE WITH BAR,IT SLIPPED AND HIT RIGHT EYE.
July 31, 1990
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reiss Viking · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WAS WORKING IN PLANT NEAR FURNACE, DROPPED AN EXTENSION CORD AND ASHES WENT INTO LEFT EYE.
July 31, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE WAS TRYING TO PUSH BOX OF RESIN ONTO BOLTER. THE BOX WAS STUCK ON SOME PIPES AND HE STRAINED HIS CHEST MUSCLES.
July 31, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H C Bostic Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE TO TIPPLE. HH WAS CLIMBING UP THE OUTSIDE FRONT OF THE TIPPLE. A BOARD PULLED OUT ALLOWING HIM TO FALL.
July 31, 1990
KY · Coal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Co. Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
SUBJECT HAD JUST FINISHED PERFORMING REPAIRS TO CABLE REEL OF SHUTTLE CAR & WAS OBSERVING CABLE BEING SPOOLED ONTO REEL. AS TENSION WAS APPLIED TO CABLE SUBJECT'S FOOT WAS SUDDENLY CAUGHT BETW EEN TIGHTENED CABLE & FRAME OF SHUTTLE CAR.
Action Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RIB OF COAL FELL OFF AND HIT MINER OPERATOR ON RIGHT SHOULDER.
Benco Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING DOWN ENTRY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.
July 31, 1990
AK · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING CABLE STRAINED SHOULDER.
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS UNLOADING OIL CANS FROM LOADER BUCKET ONTO GROUND WHEN HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOWER BACK PAIN. DID NOT MISS WORK DAYS UNTIL 8-7-90. INJURY IS NOT OTHERWISE REPORTABLE.
July 31, 1990
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
GETTING OLD CAR ROCK FELL HITTING LEFT FOOT BREAKING LITTLE TOE.
White County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
HAD JUST DRILLED HOLE AND WHILE GETTING WATER DUMMIES TO PUT IN HOLES STEPPED ON ROCK OR PIECE OF COAL TWISITING KNEE.
July 31, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Addwest Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP PUMP HOSE, EE STATED THAT HE GOT A CATCH IN HIS BACK.
Cold Spring Granite Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS MOVING A RAILROAD TIE AND A SPLINTER FROM THE TIE EMBEDDED IN HIS RIGHT FINGER. HE REMOVED THE SPLINTER AT THAT TIME, AND DID NOT REPORT IT AS HE FELT IT WAS MINOR. THE NEXT DAY IT BECA ME SWOLLEN AND HE REPORTED IT TO THE CO NURSE, AND WAS REFERRED FOR FURTHER MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 8-2-90.
July 31, 1990
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS OPERATING MINER WHEN THE 10SC SHUTTLE CAR HIT THE BACK OF THE MINER CAUSING INJURED TO STRIKE HIS BACK AGAINST MINER FRAME.
July 31, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INSTALLING CONVEYOR BELT GUARDS. GUARD FELL OVER AND PINNED RIGHT ARM AGAINST H-BEAM.
Anvil Mine Joint Venture · Fall onto or against objects
FOOT SLIPPED ON LADDER OF SERVICE TRUCK BRUISED SHIN.
July 31, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reading Anthracite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MOVING BEAM EMPL INJURED BACK.
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck against a moving object
OPER DUMPING ROCK IN IMPACT HOPPER ROCK HIT GURA
July 31, 1990
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kelly Sand & Gravel · Fall from machine
THE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF THE LOADER.THE STEPS WERE MUDDY AND WET.HE SLIPPED AND FELL FROM THE STEPS TO THE GROUND.HE INJURED HIS LEG AND WAS BRUISED.
July 31, 1990
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE CLIMBED ON TRUCK BED IN ORDER TO REMOVE REFUSE FROM TRUCK BED WITH SHOVEL EMPLOYEE WAS ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL WITH BRUISES & ABRASIONS
July 31, 1990
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Agregado Sur Este Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS IS A TRANSLATION FROM SPANISH(WHILE WORKING A PIPE WITH A POLISHER A PARTICLE OF METAL STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.
July 31, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion in lifting objects
UNLOADED FILE CABINET FROM THE TRUC K AND FELT A TWINGE IN BACK HE THEN PICKED UP 600' ROPE FELT MUSCLE IN HIS BACK PULL
July 30, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
National Perlite Products Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
OPERATING ACETYLENE TORCH, PIECE OF HOT METAL FELL INTO PULL-ON BOOT-BURNING THROUGH SOCK AND ONTO ANKLE.
July 30, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
Cold Spring Granite Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A DRILL STEEL GOT STUCK SO EMPLOYEE PUT A BIT CHANGER ON IT AND TRIED TO GET IT LOOSE. HE LEFT THE ROTATION ON AND WHEN THE DRILL STEEL CAME LOOSE THE BIT CHANGER SWUNG AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE RI GHT KNEE.
July 30, 1990
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fox Ridge Stone LLC · Struck by falling object
CLEANING UP SPILLED MATERIAL & 3" ROCK FELL ON INDEX FINGER OF RIGHT HAND SMASHING FINGER & PULLING OUT FINGERNAIL.
July 30, 1990
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Twin Mountain Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE ADJUSTING BELT TENSION ON CONVEYOR ADJUSTING SCREWVERY RUSTED WHEN GREAT FORCE WAS EXECTED WELD BROKE BETWEEN NUTS & ADJUSTING SCREW CAUSING WRENCH TO SLIP WHEN WRENCH SLIPPED EMPLOYE E FELL TWISTING KNEE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAD NON WORK WOUND KNOCKED SCAB OFF WHILE CARRYING BELT INFECTION DEVELOPED DIAGN IS CELLULITIS
July 30, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN STATED HE WAS LIFTING BAR, TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.
Saginaw Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS LOADING PLANK ON #1 BELT WITH ANOTHER EMPL. WHILE THROWING PLANK ON BELT OTHER EMPL LET GO OF HIS END & INJ HELD ONTO END & PULLED SOMETHING IN BACK.
July 30, 1990
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HE WAS PUSHING MUCK WITH A D8K DOZER AND STOPPED TO GET OFF WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE STEP AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
July 30, 1990
IL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS BRINGING DOZER OUT OF SPOILS AND STARTED BACKING DOWN SPOIL SIDE RAMP. ENGINE DIED AND DOZER, WITH NO POWER STARTED FREEWHEELING DOWN RAMP. DOZER STRUCK A LARGE ROCK CAUSING OPERATOR TO STRIKE HEAD AGAINST RIGHT WINDOW IN CAB AND LACERATING HEAD. LEFT KNEE STRUCK SHIFTING TOWER CAUSING CONTUSION.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED THAT WHILE TURNING POLE AROUND ON #2 ROAD MOTOR FOOT SLIPPED & CAUSED HIM TO STRAIN LOWER BACK.
July 30, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING CABLE GUARD ACROSS THE FRM, AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE IN THE PROCESS. *NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT LOSE TIME FROM THIS INJURY UNTIL 8-3-90.
Sharples Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STRAINED BACK WHILE MOVING TOP DECK SCREEN FROM FINE COAL SIDE OF PLANT TO RAW COAL SIDE.
July 30, 1990
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mullins #3 Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PULLED MUSCLE WHILE LIFTING A HALF BAG OF ROCK DUST.
July 30, 1990
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
MACHINERY
Patsy Jane Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
MAN WAS HELPING TAKE TRANSMISSION OUT OF LOADER TRANSMISSION GOT HUNG UP & HE WAS TRYING TO FREE IT WHEN CABLE CAME OFF SPOOL ON HOIST LETTING TRANSMISSION FALL PINNING MANS LEG UNDERNEATH IT MANS KNEE WAS BRUISED & PUNCTURED & HE HAS SOMEPOSSIBLE FXS IN FOOT
July 30, 1990
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thomas Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE CLIMBING UP THE LADDER WITH FUEL TANK HOSE LOST GRIP AND FELL BACKWARDS ONTO FUEL TANK FRAME HIT LOWER PART OF BACK.
July 30, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS AT TEMPTING TO REMOVE A DRIVESHAFT FROM A TRUCK IN ORDER TO INSTALL U JOINTS THE DRIVESHAFT FELL & STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH
July 30, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ibex Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
REPAIRING CLUTCH DRILL,, PUNCH HIT PUNCH WITH HAMMER PC OF STEEL FLEW OFF HIT IN R EYE
July 30, 1990
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Wendling Quarries Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
DISCHARGE BELT STEPPED FOREMAN WENT OVER TO CONTROL PANEL TO SHUT OFF INSTEAD OF HITTING THE OFF B UTTONS HE HIT START BUTTON, INJ INCURRED
July 30, 1990
AL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING HARD ON A WRENCH AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT HAND. HE WAS WORKING ON A PIPE.
July 30, 1990
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Solite Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPL WELDING ON PLATE.ROD STUCK TO PLATE.EMPL KICKED ELECTRODE FREE FROM STEEL PLATE,PUNCTURED RIGHT FOOT.
July 30, 1990
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clinchfield Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
TIEING EXCESS SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AT ANCHOR OPER STARTED CAR CAUSING CABLE TO TAKE UP KNOCKED EMP TO GROUND
Capricorn Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL OPERATING MINER WHEN PIECE OF DRAW FELL ON CANOPY.PIECE OF ROCK WENT INSIDE ON OPER.
July 30, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Newmont USA Limited · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FITTING ON HYDRAULIC HOSE LINE ON A FORK LIFT CRACKED AND OIL SPRAYED IN EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE.
July 30, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING HB 250 GEAR CASE FROM TAILGATE DRIVE WHEN HOOK ON CHAIN SLIPPED OFF AND STRUCK HIM ON LOWER RIGHT ARM.
July 30, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL STATED WHILE TAKING VLAVE OFF HONE PRESS & WALKING AROUND IT HE STRUCK RIGHT KNEE ON PRESS CAUSING CONTUSION. EMPL HAS WORKED UP TO NOW & HAS GONE OFF WORK ON 4/18/91 TO HAVE CORRECTIVE S URGERY DONE ON KNEE.
July 30, 1990
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MAN WAS WALKING TO THE BACK OF THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF TOP FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD.
July 30, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Laurel Creek Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
NO. 1 MAINS THE EE WAS WALKING IN NO 4 ENTRY AND HIT HIS HEAD ON AN INSTALLED CURTAIN BOARD IN WHICH KNOCKED HIM DOWN THE EE INJURY RESULTED IN A CERVICAL STRAIN.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE HAD BEEN ASSINED TO RECOVER BELT STRUCTER MATERIAL. WHILE STACKING THE 48" PAN LINE BELT STRUCTURE ON A TRAM, HE ADJUSTED THE PLACEMENT OF THE TOP PAIN IN THE STACK. WHEN HE DID THIS THE TOP PAN SLIPPED DOWN AND PINCHED THE TWO MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. THE FINGERS WERE LACERATED AND THE FORE FINGER WAS FRACTURED ON THE DISTAL END.
River Products Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
HE WAS DRIVING THE PIT TRUCK FROM INSIDE THE MINE TO THE CRUSHER IN THE PIT. WHEN INSIDE THE MINE ON THE DESIGNATED HAUL ROAD, HE HIT A HOLE JARRYING HIS BACK.
High Power Energy · Contact with hot objects or substances
I.NAME, A GREASER'S HELPER, HIT HIS LEFT ARM ON A TURBO CAUSING SECOND DEGREE BURNS.
Big River Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLWAS WALKING OVER PILE OF AGGREGATE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON LOOSE AGGRGAT & TWISTED LEFT FOOT.
July 30, 1990
MD · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERSON WAS BOLTING AT FACE OPERATING RIGHT SIDE OF BOLTER HEAD. PERSON PULLED WRONG CONTROL LEVER AND CLOSED DRILL STEEL GUIDE ON TING FINGER OF LEFT HAND CAUSING INJURY.
Pa-Pa Coal Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING SCOOP (482 MODELS&S) WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN CANOPY & SCOOP CRUSHING HIM
July 30, 1990
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS REPAIRING CONVEYOR BELT AT PLANT WHEN WRENCH IN WHICH HE WAS USING SLIPPED CASUING UNBLALANCE & SUDDEN JERK CAUSING INJURY TO BACK.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE REPORTED THAT AS HE WAS PULLING OPEN AN AIR LOCK DOOR LOCATED BETWEENT HE #5 AND #6 MAIN SOUTHENTRIES HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT WRSIT. HE WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. WHERE HE WAS EXAMINED AND RELEASED TO HIS PHYSICIAN.
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall from machine
FELL OFF OF FLAT CAR & LANDED ON LEFT SIDE.
Southern Utah Fuel Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAINING BELT WHEN HE STEPPED ON A BOARD WITH A NAIL IN IT.
R J & C Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING SLIPPED ON SOMETHING, GRABBED LEVERS TWISTED KNEE
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING PAST A STRING OF MUCK CARS IN A DRIFT HIS FEET SLIPPED & HIS RT LEG HIT THE CHASSIS OF ONE OF THE MUCK CARS RESULTING IN A BRUISE
July 30, 1990
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Limestone Dust Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING 50 LB BAGS OF DUST AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
July 30, 1990
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buffalo Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CARRYING CASE OF WATER TO SECTION-STEPPED ON METAL ROOF MAT, CAUSING HIM TO FALL, INJURING LEFT SHOULDER.
July 30, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
General Material Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STACKING BAGS ON PACKER,PULLED LOWER BACK.
Adena Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY ON THE DAY IT OCCURRED. HE STATED THAT HE WAS SHOVELING BELT ON #2 HEAD DRIVE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN BACK BUT IT DID NOT BOTHER HIM THE REST OF THE DAY.
Navaro Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON LEFT ARM.
Tunnelton Mining Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE ASSISTING A HANGING BRATTIVE CANNVAS THE INJURED EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIPER OF ROOF RIB ROCK WITCH PNNED HIS LEFT FOOT TO MINER BOTTOM.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FROM RIB OF SHAFT, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT EAR, RIGHT SIDE OF NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.
July 30, 1990
AL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF LADDER ONTO GROUND FROM CATERPILLAR PAN STRAINING BACK.
July 30, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
Nelson & Sloan · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
OPERATING CRANE WITH FOOT PEDDLES RESULTING IN LEG STRAIN.
July 30, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING LOAD RODS HE GOT BETWEEN RODS & CRANE TRUCK RODS SWUNG BUMPING HIM AGAINST TRUCK
July 30, 1990
IN · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
B & Ls Contracting Inc · Struck by concussion
VEHICLE LOADED AND BEING DRIVEN UP A RAMP FROM THE COAL PIT.AS VEHICLE WAS NEARING THE TOP OF THE RAMP THE ENGINE POWERED OUT.DRIVER APPLIED BREAKS AND SKIDDED TO NEAR THE BOTTOM OF RAMP AND O VERTURNED.
I BEAM SLIPPED FROM A PILE OF MATERIAL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT.
July 30, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Monterey Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MEDICAL VERIFICATION RECEIVED ON 08-21-90.EMPLOYEE WAS TYRING TO INSTALL RESIN ROOF BOLT WHEN BOLT FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT THUMB.
July 30, 1990
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT WHILE HE WAS WORKING HE FELT DIZZY NAUSEOUS & VOMITED CONTINUOUSLY EMPLOYEE WAS REPORTED BEFORE TO THE STATE INSURANCE FUND ON 05-09-89
July 30, 1990
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING IN A ROCK CHUTE. AS HE TURNED TO GET ANOTHER ROD, A CO-WORKER WAS ALSO TURNING AND THE CO-WORKER'S WELDING ROD STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EYE. INJURY RESULTED IN A SCRATCHED C ORNEA ON THE LEFT EYE.
Kelly Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A PONY MOTOR ON EQUIPMENT BEING REPAIRED.HE BENT OVER TO LIFT ON THE MOTOR AND STRAINED HIS BACK.IMPROPER LIFTING POSITION.
July 30, 1990
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF HIS TRUCK WHEN SLIPPED OFF STEP
July 30, 1990
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pounding Mill Quarry Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
THIS IS A RECURRING BACK STRAIN BROUGHT ON BY PULLING OUT A BIN DIVIDER OUT OF A CHUTE.
July 30, 1990
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING ROCK FROM DISCHARGE CHUTE WITH PRY BAR SAY'S HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN GROIN AREA. REPORTED EIGHT DAYS LATER. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING TIME ON 8-13-90 HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORK AS O F TODAY 8-27-90.
July 30, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS STEPPING ONTO LOWER LEVEL AT INSIDE BAGGER WHILE ON WAY TO TURN ON DUST COLLECTOR & TRANSFER SCREW & SLIPPED AS HE WAS STEPPING ONTO LOWER LEVEL. SPRAINED ANKLE THAT HAD BEEN SEVEREL Y INJURED IN PREVIOUS NONWORK RELATED INJURY.
July 30, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
York Building Products Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHANGING TIRE TO STACKER WHEEL. BENT OVER TO PICK UP HAMMER PAIN HIT IN BACK COULD NOT GET UP.
July 30, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLEANING UP BEHIND TAILPULLEY SHOVEL HIT BELT SPLICE & STRUCK INJURED IN L/CALF-TREATED HERE SENT TO DOC 07-31-90 DR OK TO RETURN 08-03-90 BUT FOUND TO HAVE A SMALL BLOOD CLOT INJURED HAS YET TO RETURN TO WORK
Saginaw Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE THROWING TRACK SWITCH BY JOHNNY BULL PUMP EMPL SLIPPED & HIT KNEE ON MINE FLOOR.
July 29, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
WORKING ON EQUIPMENT WHEN FLASH FROM NEARBY WELDER BURNED HIS EYES.
July 29, 1990
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND WHEN HE WAS GETTING INTO THE TRUCK.
July 29, 1990
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
THE INJURED EMPLOYEE MADE WELDS WITHOUT THE USE OF HIS WELDING HOOD. EMPLOYEE WAS IN VOILATION OF COMPANY SAFETY POLICY AND SAFETY TRAINING. THERE WERE TWO WITNESSES TO THE INCIDENT.
July 29, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING EQUIPMENT WHEN A FLASH FROM A NEARBY WELDER BURNED BOTH EYES.
July 29, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
WORKING ON EQUIPMENT WHEN FLASH FROM NEARBY WELDER BURNED RIGHT EYE.
July 29, 1990
IN · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER FACE FORWARD ON 1250 DRAGLINE. HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON RUNG OF LADDER, CAUSING HIM TO PULL MUSCLE OF LEFT ARM.
July 29, 1990
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING ROLL OF BELT C ABEL END OF CABLE FLIPPED UP STRIKING HIS R CHEEK AN D NOSE
July 29, 1990
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EE ALLEGES THAT AFTER COMPLETING A SPLICE ON THE LONG RUN 4 BELT HE BEGAN CLEARING EXCESS STAPLES FROM THE SPLICE MACHINE. HE ALLEGES THAT WHILE CLEARING THE STAPLES USING A SCREW DRIVER, ONE OF THE STAPLES FLEW UPWARDS AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.
July 29, 1990
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Coal Miners Inc · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING THE CANOPY OF THE BOLTER THEN HITTING THE OPERATOR'S FOOT.
Raven Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME LIFTING PIECE OF STEEL,SLIPPED AND STEEL CAME DOWN ON RIGHT SHOULDER.
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS BACKING THE MINER ACROSS THE SECTION PUTTING THE MINER CABLE ON THE BOOM WHEN THE BACK STARTED TO HURT.
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE & PARTNER WERE CHANGING OUT A HYDRAULIC PUMP ON STAMLER & HAD TO LIFT & MANUEVER IT INTO A TIGHT SPACE DURING THIS LIFTING & POSITIONING HE HURT GROIN & BACK HE WENT TO THE DOC ON 08 -09-90 (LONG WEEKEND) & AGAIN ON 08-13-90 HE BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 08-15-90
July 28, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green River Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A WATER LEAK WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN IN TEH HOLE TO TURN THE VALVE AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING 7200 CABLE & FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE CARRYING A BAG OF CEMENT
July 28, 1990
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arthur Overgaard Inc · Fall from machine
HE REPORTS THAT HE FELL FROM THE ACCESS LADDER OF A LOADER WHILE WORKING DURING A RAINY EVENING.
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING A PUMP AND HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND HE RECEIVED A HERNIA. OVER TIME IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE UNTIL HE HAD TO HAVE AN OPERATION. HIS FIRST DAY OFF WAS 1-10-91.
Pacific Concrete Ind Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULL 10 HP MOTOR & FELTBACK GO OUT.
July 28, 1990
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jefferson City Zinc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED, WHILE WALKING, STEPPED OFF A SMALL RIDGE IN THE FLOOR AND TWISTED ANKLE.
John T Dally · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE DOING ROUTINE DUTIES-TWISTED ANKLE.
July 28, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING A WATER VALVE AND THE HANDLE CAME OFF WHILE HE WAS PUSHING ON IT.
July 28, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLS FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN BIN EYE & CRANE HOOK WHILE MOVING BAL BIN WITH CRANE.
July 28, 1990
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Central Stone Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
THERE WAS HOLE IN BACK OF FUEL TANK ALLOWING FUELD TO LEAK & FUMES TO ENTER CAB OF TRUCK.
July 28, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED OUT OF TRUCK TWISTED ANKLE LED TO BACK STRAIN L ANKLE SPRAIN
July 28, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPL WAS WORKING UNDER LOADER AND STOOD UP WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY SHARP PIRVCR OG MRYSL IN LRGY RST.
July 28, 1990
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS USING A HOIST TO OPEN THE BY PASS GATE ON FILTER FLIGHT CONVEYOR. HE WAS STANDING ON A SHORT STEP LADDER HIS HAND SLIPPED WHILE PULLING ON THE HOIST LEVER CAUSING HIM TO FALL. EMPLOYEE HIT HIS HEAD, PELVIS AND LEFT ANKLE.
July 28, 1990
OH · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Addington Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING DOWN OFF HIS ROCK TRUCK(UNIT396)777 CAT.WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE 3RD STEP;LANDING ON HIS LEFT SIDE AND LEFT ARM.BREAKING HIS WRIST AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE'S FOOT SLIPPED INTO STAGELOADER PAN WHILE CHAIN WAS BEING MOVED BY TENSIONER AND HIS FOOT CAUGHT ON A FLIGHT. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 8-3-90.
July 28, 1990
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
RIGHT FRONT TIRE ON END LOADER BLEW OUT CAUSING LOADER TO OVER TURN THROWING OPERATOR FROM LOADER.
Double Eagle Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING MINER CABLE AND STRAINED BACK.
July 28, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING DOWN LONGWALL FACE-STRUCK HEAD ON SHIELD CANOPY. NOTE--FIRST DAY OFF DUE TO INJURY, AUGUST 8, 1990.
July 28, 1990
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Alpha Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
BUGGY OPERATOR CAUGHT SHOULDER BETWEEN RIB & BUGGY.
Marvel Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PINNER CABLE PULL DOWN ACROSS BACK OF EMP
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING HANG 7200 POWER CABLE ON HOOKS THE CABLE WAS BEING LIFTED OUT OF A WAGON AS THE WAGON MOVED PLAYING THE CABLE OUT AS THE EMPLOYEE LIFTED THE CABLE OVERHEAD THE CABLE LOOP CAUGHT IN THE WAGON & STRAINED THE EMPOLOYEES BACK
Laurel Run Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CLIMBED ON TOP OF JOY MINER INTO CONVY BOOM SECTION LOOKING FOR HEAD HINDGE PIN ATTEMPTED TO LIFT LID TO LOOK FOR PIN. WAS ON KNEES BACK STRAIGHT & ATTEMPTED TO LIFT WITH LT ARM HAD SEVERE PAI N IN LOWER BACK & COULD NOT MOVE.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE THREW TRACK SWITCH FOR SUPPLY MOTORMAN WITH THE INTENTION OF RIDING WITH THE MOTORMAN HE THREW THE SWITCH BACK WHEN THE MOTOR CLEARED UNAWARE THAT A SHIELD CARRIER WAS BEING TOWED HE TURNED TOWARD THE MOTOR & WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY THSHIELD CARRIER
July 28, 1990
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE WALKING BY WORK BENCH,HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A ROOF BOLT.
July 28, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Monterey Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
MEDICAL VERIFICATION RECEIVED ON 08-20-90.EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING CONTINUOUS MINER.HE WAS TAKING CONTROL COVER OFF OF MINER WITH RATCHET WHEN RATCHET SLIPPED AND CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO JAM WRIST.
Leivasy Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL PUTTING IN BREAKER ON MINER,SLIPPED & FELL ON METAL BOX HURT LEFT RIBS.WENT TO DR 8-7 STARTED MISSING 8-8-90.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED THAT WHILE WALKING AROUND ROOF BOLTER HE SLIPPED IN HOLE IN MINE FLOOR & TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.
July 27, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
CONCRETE BLOCKS FELL OVER ON HIS RIBS AT END OF TRACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THEY WERE PULLING UP RAIL WITH A SCOOP, WHICH WAS GOING TO BE LAID IN UNIT 3 TRACK ENTRY THE RAIL BEING PULLED WAS BOUND UP IN PILE OF RAIL AND WHEN IT CAME LOOSE IT SWUNG AROUND AND STRUCK TH E RIB AND SWEPT AROUND KNOCKING HIS FEET OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND FELL ON HIS SHOULDER CAUSING A FRACTURE OT THE CLAVICLE.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
USING CRIB TO PRY ON GOPHER. LIFTED UP ON TIE AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOW BACK AND HIP.
July 27, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
grader operator, roadgrader operator
MACHINERY
Independence Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS WORKING WITH WIRES GOT PINCHED BETWEEN CROWS NEST AND TOWER.
July 27, 1990
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
BOLTING WHILE HELPER PLACING STEELS IN TRAY ROCK FELL OUT OF ROOF STRUCK ON SIDE PINNING HIM AGAINST FRAME OF BOLTER CONTUS AND FRACT VERTEBRAE.
July 27, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
ONE MINER WAS STRUCK BY STONE FELL AGAINST OTHER MINER, KNOCKED HIM TO MINE FLOOR
July 27, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
OTHER
Covenant Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REOCCURENCE OF OLD ACCIDENT OF 03-12-90 CRUSHING INJURY TO LEG.FLUID ON KNEE THIS TIME OLD ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 03-12-90.THIS ACCIDENT ON 07-27-90.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL BENT OVER TO PICK UP 5 GALLON GREASE GUN WHEN HE PICKED IT UP HE HURT BACK.
July 27, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Action Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS OPERATING A RED DEVIL WHEN TIGHTENING A BELT WHEN IT FAILED TO LOCK INTO PLACE LETTING THE HANDLE SPRING BACK AND THE HANDLE STRUCK HIM ON THE CHIN.
July 27, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STRUCK SELF WITH HAMMER
July 27, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THRU THE KILN MAINTENANCE SHOP. HE TRIPPED ON A CHAIN BY THE OVERHEAD DOOR AND KILN SHOP CAUSING HIM TO TWIST AND BRUISE HIS LEFT ANKLE.
July 27, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Pyro Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING ROOF BOLTER & COVER SLID OFF & STRUCK RIGHT LEG
July 27, 1990
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Salem Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING BELT DRESSING ON DRY SCRUBBER BELTS-BELT BROKE AND BRUISED FOREARM.
July 27, 1990
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southdown Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAD SEEN LOOSENING A PIPE UNION ON THE BEARING OIL PUMP ON THE SECONDARY CRUSHER BY PULLING UP ON THE PIPE WRENCH. HE STRAIGHTENED UP FROM THE LEANING OVER POSITION HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOW B ACK.
July 27, 1990
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS RELEASING BRAKES ON RAIL CAR.
July 27, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STEPPED FROM HOIST CAR AND TURNED ANKLE.
Hecla Limited · Over-exertion in lifting objects
FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS BACK WHILE MOVING A FOLDING TABLE.
July 27, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jeddo-Highland Coal Company · Struck by falling object
CLEANING CHUTE, IN CLEANING PLANT ROCK CAME DOWN.
July 27, 1990
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Big Elk Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
RUNNING DOZER, DOZER SLAMMED DOWN, JERKING EMP PLLING MUSCLE IN L SHOULDER
July 27, 1990
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Buccaneer Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WAS WORKING AT HIGHWALL, HAD LOADER BUCKET RAISED AND FILLED WHEN HIGHWALL BROKE LOOSE AND OVERFILLED BUCKET CAUSING ROCKS AND DIRT TO COME INSIDE LOADER ON HIM.
July 27, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL DRILLING ROOF BOLT HOLE,SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL HITTING HIM ON LEFT ANKLE.PUTTING STEEL TOGETHER HAD LEFT FOOT OUT FROM UNDER CANOPY.ROCK FELL FROM COAL RIB,STRUCK HIM ON ANKLE CAUSI NG LACERATION.
July 27, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
PIECE OF COAL FELL FROM BEETLINE AND CART LEFT HAND.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from ladders
EMPL STATED THAT WHILE WALKING DOWN BELT LINE HE STEPPED ONTO LADDER. FOOT MISSED RUNG OF LADDER & HE STRAINED BACK.
July 27, 1990
VA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H C Bostic Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE TO THE TIPPLE. HH WAS WAITING FOR TIMBER TO BE PLACED. IT CAME DOWN AND HIT HIM ACROSS THE BACK. HE FINISHED THE SHIFT. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON MONDAY AND WAS TOLD HE HAD A SPRAINED BACK. HE WORKED TUESDAY MORNING AND LEFT ABOUT 11:00 AM TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER APPOINTMENT.
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS SCALING RIB WHEN FALLING ROCK HIT BAR THEN RIGHT FOOT.
July 27, 1990
KY · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object
CARRYING METAL DOWN STAIRS DROPPED ON FINGER
July 27, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H C Bostic Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE TO THE TIPPLE. HH WAS WAITING FOR TIMBER TO BE PLACED. IT CAME DOWN AND HIT HIM ACROSS THE BACK. HE FINISHED THE SHIFT FRIDAY, WORKED MONDAY AND TUESDAY. BY WEDNESDAY H IS BACK WAS VERY SORE.
Dale Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM BUILT A PERMANENT STOPPING.WHILE WEDGING THE STOPPING VICTIM ATTEMPTED TO HIT A WEDGE WITH A HAMMER AND MISSED AND HIT HIS THUMB INSTEAD.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TOOK A WRONG STEP AND FELL CAUSING SPRAIN OF LEFT ANKLE.
July 27, 1990
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PULLING AND LIFTING P C OF ROCK OFF MINER FELT PAIN IN NECK PAIN MOVED TO BACK LATER IN SHIFT
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BAGS OF ROCK DUST INTO A UNATRAC WHEN HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LEFT ARM. LATER HE FOUND HE COULD NOT RAISE HIS ARM WITHOUT SEVERE PAIN.
July 27, 1990
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Fork Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING BAG OF ROCKDUST AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.
July 27, 1990
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING FIRE HOSE TO CLEAN FLOOR. CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO BUMP INTO WALL. SWELLING AND FLUID ACCUMULATION RIGHT ELBOW.
July 27, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
OTHER
Rawl Sales & Processing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE WORKER WAS HURT ON 09-11-89 WHILE AT WORK.HE WAS TREATED AND HAS BEEN BACK TO WORK.HOWEVER ON 07-27-90 HE WAS HURT AGAIN WHILE AT WORK.HE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RETURN TO WORK AS OF THIS TIME.I AM CONVINCED THAT IN AS MUCH AS THE AREA OF PAIN IS IN THE SAME LOCATION THIS IS A RECCURENCE OR AGGRAVATION OF THE OLD INJURY (09-11-90).
July 27, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL AND OTHER PRYING DOWN ON ALUMINUM BELT LOCK BAR 70" X 3" X 2.5" TO LIFT BELT TO MAKE BELT SPLICE WHEN EXPERIENCED PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.
July 27, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
FELL OFF CONVEYOR SHOVELING.
July 27, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Coastal Coal-West Virginia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE HOIST TO LOWER A FULL BARREL OF MATERIAL. HE WAS HOLDING BARREL TO ONE SIDE TO PROPERLY PLACE THE BARREL WHEN HE INJURED HIS BACK.
July 27, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MINER WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD AND RIGHT SHOULDER BY A PIECE OF STONE.HE WAS EXTENDING THE VENTILATION TUBING.NOTE MINER BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 08-02-90-E WORKED 3 FULL DAYS PRIOR TO MISSING.
July 27, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
CHECKING HEAD COAL ON P-9 SECTION RAN AUGER IN ROOF MARKED HEAD COAL DEPTH WITH RIGHT HAND. HIT WRONG LEVER WHEN DROPPING DRILL STEEL AUGER STARTED TO ROTATE SUFFERED AVULSION OF RIGHT THUMB.
July 27, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE HAD FINISHED CLEANING THE ORE CHUTE AND WAS CLIMBING OUT THE ACCESS DOOR.HIS LEFT LEG WAS OUTSIDE THE CHUTE ON S SUPPORT BEAM HIS RIGHT LEG INISDE THE CHUTE.HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FE LL APPROXIMATELY 4' ONTO THE WALKWAY.
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
NO ACC REPORT WRITTEN AT THIS TIME
July 27, 1990
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE CONTROL OFA LOADED R50 EUCLID TRUCK EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM THE TRUCK BEFORE IT WENT OVER THE HILL
July 27, 1990
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Seneca Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PRYING=ROCK CAUGHT IN CRUSHER, BAR SLIPPED AND SMASHED THUMB BETWEEN BAR AND CRUSHER.
July 27, 1990
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A-1 Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PIECE OF STEEL- PULLED MUSCLES.
Hobet Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING THROUGH MACHINE TUB AREA AND BUMPED HIS LEFT KNEE.
July 26, 1990
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
West Virginia Magnetite Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE TRIPPED AND FELL BREAKING HIS LEFT WRIST.
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
AS INJURED WAS WALKING BACKWARDS WHILE ROCK DUSTING THE 4 GATE BELT, HE SAID HE TRIPPED ON A PIPE COUPLER AND FELL BACKWARD. HE HIT THE GROUND AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Koch Carbon Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING SLACK OUT OF MINER CABLE STAINED LOWER BACK
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING ROCK DRILL FROM FACE AND STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER MUSCLE IN PROCESS.
Mystic Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED SLIPPED ON A ROCK & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 09-11-90 WHEN HE ENTERED THE HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY ON THE KNEE
July 26, 1990
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS RIDING IN A TRACK JEEP AND A FIRE EXTINGUISHER ROLLED AND DISCHARGED GETTING IN HIS EYES.
July 26, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bentley Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE CROSSING BRIDGE CONVEYOR, I.NAME STRUCK LEFT KNEE ON FRAME OF CONVEYOR.
July 26, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rawl Sales & Processing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHAGINING TIRE ON SHUTTLE CAR.
Double Camp Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS TRYING TO LIFT ROCK OFF BELT LINE THAT WAS TO BIG FOR HIM.
July 26, 1990
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mullins #3 Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME CAUGHT RIGHT HAND BETWEEN CABLE AND SHUTTLE CAR FRAME.
July 26, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Butt Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE EMPL WAS SERVICING MINER HE HAD RAISED LID THAT COVERS DRIVE LINE HE FAILED TO BLOCK LID SECURELY IT FELL STRIKING HIM ON FINGER.
July 26, 1990
WV · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
MINING MACHINE THRW ROCK IN AIR WHICH HIT MINER HELPER IN CHIN LACERATION.
Radec Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS GYMTOMS STARTED WHEN PUTTING WHEEL ON 10SC. FEW SHIFTS LATER EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING WHEEL UNTI ON 10SC AND CENTRBUTED TO SYMOTOMS. FEW SHIFTS AFTER THAT EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BUGG Y CABLE IN SCOOP AND HAD TO GO TO GO TO DOCTOR FOR SYMTOMS.
July 26, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL WAS BOLTING TOP IN FACE OF #2 ENTRY ON 2ND LEFT OFF TURKEY MAINS SECTION MMU#005-0. AS HE WAS SETTING STAB JACK OF BOLTING MACHINE HE CAUGHT RIGHT FOOT ON BOLT ON BOTTOM OF SEAT BRUISING IT.
July 26, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object
THE MAN AND HIS PARTNER WERE TRYING TO PUT A 12B MUCKER ON THE TRACK. THE BUCKET WAS IN THE UP POSITION IN ORDER TO GET MUCKER ON THE TRACK. THE BUCKET FELL AND STRUCK THE MAN ON THE SIDE OF T HE HEAD AND SHOULDER.
July 26, 1990
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuluksak Dredging Ltd · Fall onto or against objects
WORKING ON D-6 CAT SLIPPED ON TRACKS AND HIT KNEE. CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL NEXT DAY WHEN KNEE BEGAN TO SWELL AND CAUSE PAIN KNEE SWELLED UP.
July 26, 1990
RI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Forte Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING A PIPE WITH RACHET TO TIGHTEN BOLTS,FELL AND STRUCK HIMSELF IN HEAD WITH PIPE.I.NAME WAS WEARING HARD HAT BUT IT FELL OFF JUST PRIOR TO INCIDENT.I.NAME WAS OUT 2 DAYS FOR HEAD INJURY AND 5 DAYS FOR TONSILITIS.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING PROP OUT OF ROCK PILE AND HEARD POP IN CHEST.
July 26, 1990
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
MACHINERY
Tarmac Mid-Atlantic Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HH WAS IN BED OF 33-07 FUMP TRUCK ATTACHING CABLES 20 CRANE COULD LIFT HEAD OF CRUSHER OUT OF TRUCK BODY. CRANE WAS BOOMING OVER TO PICK UP CRUSHER HEAD. THE SINGLE LINE WITH THE WEIGHT ON CRA NE DOWN HITTING BLOCK AND HITTING HIM ON LEFT SHHOULDER.
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING ANFO BAGS INTO TRAILER FELT SHARP PAIN LOWER RIGH SIDE OF BACK.
July 26, 1990
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS BENDING AN 8FT ROOFBOLT THAT WAS BEING INSTALLED IN THE ROOF THE BOLT TWISTED CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS RT SHOULDER THE BOLT WAS IN THE ROOF & I NAME WAS BENDING IT BACK STRAIGHT
Birchfield Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING MOVE MINER CABLE, OUT OF ROADWAY.
July 26, 1990
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
OEPR SCRAPER CAME TO SUDDEN STOP, CAME IN CONTACT WITH STEERING WHEEL, WEARING SEAT BELT
Wyoming Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING IN MUD,TWISTED ANKLE
July 26, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Medusa Portland Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects
WORKING ON BELT TRIPPED OVER SUPER SUCKER HOSE FELL BACK AGAINST WALL HITTING A METAL PIPE CAUSING BRUISES TO L RIBS
July 26, 1990
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
OTHER
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPL DID NOT BEGIN MISSING WORK UNTIL 6/11/90. EMP WAS ASSIGNED TO REPLACE CONVEYOR BELT STRUCTURE ALONG MAIN NORTH CONVEYOR WHEN HE REPORTED INJ WRIST.
July 26, 1990
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON DIFFERENTIAL ON 769 CAT HAUL BACK & HURT HIS BACK HE STATES THATEVER SINCE THAT TIME HIS LEG HAS BEEN GIVING HIM TROUBLE AS IT HAS FOR THE PAST 17 YEARS INJURED 12-03-7 3 BUT THIS TIME IT HAS NOT QUIT BOTHERING HIM HESTATES THAT HE WENT TO A DOC FOR HIS KNEE & WAS TOLD THAT HIS KNEE WAS NOT GOING TO GET BETTER THIS TIME FIRST DAY OFF 10-10-90
July 26, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Anglo American Clays Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS STRAIGHTEN A BAG THAT WAS CAUGHT BY A GUARD WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH LEFT HAND BUT HIS HAND WENT INTO UNDERSIDE OF CONVEYOR BELT NEXT TO PULLEY AND WAS P ULLED TOWARD PULLY.
July 26, 1990
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manville Sales Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING 50# ANFO SACKS AND HURT HIS UPPER BACK. BACK SUFFERING MUSCLE SPASMS.
July 26, 1990
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
James River Limestone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING AIR HOSE AND GOT PARTICLE IN LEFT EYE.
July 26, 1990
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Castle Concrete Aggregates · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE LOST FOOTING ON PATH AND FELL HURTING HIS KNEE AND ANKLE.
July 26, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capricorn Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
GOT FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN BELT SCRAPER AND HEAD ROLLER ON #2 BELT HEAD WHILE INSTALLING NEW RUMBBER ON BELT SCRAPER.
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS REMOVING SUPPLIES FROM EXPLOSIVE MAGAZINE WHEN DOOR SWUNG SHUT ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
July 26, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING ROCK IN #2 AC PRIOR TO INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT WHEN THE LOOSE ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON LEFT HAND WAS WEARING GLOVES EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS STANDING ON LEFT SIDE OF DRILL & AS HE TURNED TO GET AWAY FROM THE ROCK HE RAN INTO THE CURTAIN SUTURES & SPLINT
July 26, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Aberry Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL HELPING MOVE CUTTING MACHINE AND MACHINE RAN OVER FOOT.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAIDSVILLE SURFACE #1 EMPTY TRACK HOLDING OVER ON 50 TON MOTOR POLE WITH RIGHT HAND.POLE CAME OFF WIRE AND RETRACTED CATCHING 3RD FINGER RIGHT HAND BETWEEN POLE BASE AND FRAME OF MOTOR.
WHILE DESCENTING STAIRS FROM 2ND LEVEL INJURED TWISTED LEFT KNEE
July 26, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Darmac Associates Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
USING PAINT SPRAY SYSTEM ON STRUCTURAL STEEL COMPLAINED OF DIZZINESS CHEST PAINS, AND HEADACHE. NOSE BLEED ALSO EXISTED.
Halliday Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING SCREEN CLOTH OVERHEAD TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE AND TWISTED KNEE.
July 26, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Chemgold Inc · Struck against a moving object
DOZER OPER PUSHING UP STOCKPILE BACKED DOWN PILE AND CAUGHT LARGE 3'DIA BOULDER UNDER LH SIDE TRACK.BEFORE HE WAS ABLE TO STOP,ROLLED OVER ROCK JARRING DOZER HARD ENOUGH TO TWIST HIS BACK.OPER ATOR COMPLAINED OF BACK SPASMS,TRANSPORTED TO DR OFFICE,TOLD TO TAKE SEVERAL DAYS OFF.LOST TIME.
July 26, 1990
MD · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
PERSON WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR FROM FEEDER TO MINER WHEN HE HIT HOLE IN BOTTOM AND DROP OFF CAUSED HIM TO BANG ELBOW INTO SIDE OF SHUTTLE CAR CAB CAUSING INJURY.
July 26, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS EATING LUNCH WHEN HE WAS BIT BY AN INSECT.HIS FOREHEAD BEGAN TO SWELL TWO DAYS LATER AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS STARTED 07-31-90.
Sidwell Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object
WHILE DRAINING AIR TANKS ON L-27 LOADER, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE RUPTURED BLOWING PIECES OF TIRE, DIRT AND COAL AT OPERATOR.
July 26, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
SUBJECT WAS RUNNING SHUTTLE CAR AND RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE HAULAGE ROAD AND THREW THE CAR INTO THE TOP WHICH IN TURN KNOCKED A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK DOWN AND HIT HIM ACROSS THE LEG. LEG LOOKED TO BE BADLY BRUISED.
July 26, 1990
IL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATES WHILE GOING DOWN STEPS BACKWARDS ON HAULTRUCK HIS LEFT FOOT GOT CAUGHT ON STEP CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HAND HOLD OF LEFT HAND TWISTING HIS BODY MISSING LAST TWO STEPS AND LANDING O N RIGHT FOOT ON THE GROUND HURTING HIS BACK. HE STILL HAD A HOLD OF HAND RAIL ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
July 26, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor
POWERED HAULAGE
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BARRACADED/MINED OUT HAUL ROAD,EMPLOYEE FORGOT WHERE THE ROAD ENDED AND DROVE OFF.LANDED 30 FT BELOW UPSIDE DOWN,TRAPPING THE DRIVER INSIDE.
Northern Filter Media, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS REPALLETIZING SOME 100# BAGS THAT HAD FALLEN OFF A PALLET. WHEN HE WAS PICKING UP A BAG TO PUT ON A PALLET, HE TWISTED HIS BACK WHEN HE WAS TURNING. HE WENT TO THE CHIROPRACTOR FO R AN ADJUSTMENT AND RETURNED TO WORK THE NEXT MORNING. TWO MONTHS LATER HE COMPLAINED OF BACK AND NECK PAIN AND HAS NOT WORKED SINCE 10/1/90. THIS REPORT IS BEING MADE AT THE THIS TIME TO FOL
Kyva Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE LOADING BOREHOLES IN PIT #001 A LARGE ROCK FELL FROM THE HIGHWALL. IT STRUCK I.NAME ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND UPPER RIGHT ARM, CUTTING HIS ARM.
July 26, 1990
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Nix Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A HYDRAULIC HOSE BURST FROM THE REAR RIPPER JACK, KNOCKING OUT THE REAR GLASS PANEL OF HIS DOZER. HE WAS BACKING UP LOOKING TO HIS RIGHT SIDE AT THIS TIME, CAUSING BROKEN GLASS TO ENTER HIS RI GHT SHOULDER AND HYDRAULIC FLUID IN HIS RIGHT EYE.
Copper Range Company · Struck by falling object
POWDERING LOOSE CA ME OFF FACE GLANCED OFF HIT SOULDER
Saginaw Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
HE WAS LOADING STONE IN TRUCK. WHEN HE HEARD THE PHONE RING HE STARTED RUNNING TOWARD THE CAR DROPPERS' SHANTY AND SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING CONTUSIONS, LACERATIONS ABOVE HIS RIGHT EYE AND ABRA SION TO BOTH KNEES. HE TOOK A CONTRACTUAL DAY (JULY 4TH) FOR 7-27-90 AND RETURNED TO WORK ON HIS NEXT SHEDULED WORKDAY (7-30-90).
July 26, 1990
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Lone Jack Limestone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ADJ CYLINDER ON 82-40 TRACK DOZER. WAS THOUGHT NOT TO HAVE PRESSURE, RELEASED VALVE AND PRESSURIZED INTO LB SMITH INC EMPLOYEE'S HAND.
July 26, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Worlock Paving Corp · Struck against a moving object
LOADER OPER WORKING ON UNEVEN QUARRY FLOOR.LOADER HIT LEDGE,OPER JAMMED AGAINST MACHINE.PULLED MUSCLE IN LEG,HURT BACK AND HIP.
Bunker Hill Mining Company (Us) Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
COVERED MANWAY CAUSING AN OBSTRUCTION IN VENT STOPE FAN HAD ALSO BEEN REMOVED THIS A CTION CAUSED A CO BUILD UP
July 25, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL STATED AS HE WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR CAR RAN OVER ROUGH AREA CASUING IM TO BOUNCE UP. HEAD STRUCK TOP OF CANOPY CAUSING NECK PAIN.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES SHE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF A SCOOP CAB AND WHEN SHE STEPPED OUT SHE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HER LEFT KNEE. EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 8-15 AT WHICH TIME SHE WENT TO THE DOCTOR W HO KEPT HER OFF WORK FOR 3 DAYS.
July 25, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
HELPING MOVE WELDER ON FOUR WHEELED CART PUSHING CAR FOOT SLIPPED ON LOOSE BOTTOM, FELL ON R KNEE
July 25, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
American Borate Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
HE SAYS HE IS NOT SURE WHERE IT HAPPENED OR IF IT HAPPENED HERE SOME KIND OF BUG BITE 1IN BELOW THE ANKLE RT FOOT HE WENT TO DOC & RECEIVED 10 DAYS OFF
Calmat Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HOLDING MOTOR MOUNT IN PLACE SO IT COULD BE WELDED, EMP STRAINED LOWER BACK. EMP RETURNED TO WORK ON 7-26-90, FIRST AID ONLY. ON 8-7-90 EMP WENT BACK TO DOCTOR AND BEGAN LOSING TIME FOR SAME I NJURY. THE SAFETY DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. SAFETY BECAME AWARE OF THE LOST TIME WHEN THE EMP'S RETURN TO WORK SLIP CAME THROUGH THE OFFICE ON 9-19-90.
July 25, 1990
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Davis Sand & Gravel · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM LOADER. AS HE WAS TURNING BACKWARDS, HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN ON HIS BACK.
July 25, 1990
KY · Coal
cutting machine helper, undercutter operator helper
POWERED HAULAGE
Pyro Mining Company · Struck by powered moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING WATER LINE AND WAS STRUCK BY SHUTTLE CAR.
Robert V Burggraf Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WE DONT HAVE THIS INFORMATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE. HE STATES THAT HE INJURED LOWER BACK WITH NUMBNESS TO LEGS WHILE HELPING TO SET-UP ROCK CRUSHER. HE DID NOT REPORT THIS INJURY TO HIS SUPERVISO R UNTIL 8-21-90. HE GIVES TO TIME OF ACCIDENT.
July 25, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FINISHING LOADING DUMP TRUCK GETTINGOFF OF CAT SKIP LOADER WHEN FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF STEP HUNG BY R ARM UNTIL HAND SLIPPED AND FELL ON SHOULDER
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LIFTING A CINDER BLOCK AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
July 25, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMP BEGAN LOSING TIME FOR THIS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED INJURY ON 07-25-90.THIRD LOST TIME FOR SAME INJURY.
July 25, 1990
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Westmoreland Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS STRAIGHTENING CRIB WITH A JACK,JACK RELEASED AND MASHED RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.
July 25, 1990
KY · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunnyside Kentucky Inc · Struck against stationary object
DOING WELD WORK ON CONSTRUCTION OF COAL HOPPER PLACING H-BEAM TO OTHER H-BEAM BUMPED KNEE AGAINST POST H-BEAM. DAMAGE MINIMAL BRUISED KNEE, IMPAIRMENT NONE.
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON 001 SECTION WHEN ACCIDENT HAPPENED. HE STATED PUT BENT6 ROOF BOLT INTO HOLE IN ROOF & ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN BOLT. EMPL STATED THAT WHEN HE PUSHED AGAI NST ROOF BOLT RIGHT ELBOW BENT WRONG DIRECTION. THIS WAS NOT AN MSHA REPORTABLE ACCIDENT UNTIL EMPL MISSED WORK ON 9/12 DUE TO ELBOW. EMPL HAD VISITED DR ON 8/30 BUT WASN'T LOST TIME.
July 25, 1990
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Minutemen Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS CHECKING THE FACE AREAS ON THE SECTION. HE WENT TO THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS AND A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS PINNING HIM UNDER IT.
Aero Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLOSING WIRE SWITCH, INJ EMP SLIPPED TWISTED BACK Y Y
July 25, 1990
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colony Bay Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
I.NAME WASHING BATTERIES,PULLING UP MORE SLACK ON WATER HOSE.SLIPPED ON WET SURFACE AND FELL STRIKING LEFT SHOULDER.
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HH AND TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE LOADING A 4/0 MINER CABLE. HE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SIDE. PAIN AND NUMBNESS INCREASED DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE SHIFT.
July 25, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT THE MAN ON THE HEAD.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL CHANGING JACK ON CONT.MINER CONVEYOR BOOM.RIASED UP HITTING HEAD ON CONVEYOR BOOM.LOST TIME BEGAN 7-31.
Martin County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
UNROLLING MINING BELT FROM FREE STANDING SPOOL REMOVING 100 OF BELT COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN LOWER REGION OF BACK
Gilberton Coal Company · Flash burns (welding)
WHILE WELDING, RODS WERE STICKING AND WHEN EMPLOYEE LIFTED HELMET, HE GOT FLASHED.
July 25, 1990
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Stone Group Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BACK PROBLEMS LEGS GIVING OUT ON HIM, TINGLING
July 25, 1990
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates Midwest Inc · Struck against a moving object
TRAMMING A WHEEL BROKE LOOSE FELL OFF TRUCK
Arch Of Kentucky · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE STEPPING DOWN TO MINE FLOOR FROM THE FLETCHER DRILL HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT FOOT.
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BATTERIES ON A KERSEY TRACTOR WHEN THE CRADLE CAME LOOSE ALLOWING THE BATTERY COVER TO FALL OFF AND HIT HIM ON THE TOP OF THE RIGHT FOOT.
July 25, 1990
TN · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Colquest Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING MINING TIMBERS TO HANG VENTILATION CURTAIN.WHEN THE EMPLOYEE SET THE MINING TIMBERS, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND UPPER BACK.THE ROCK FE LL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND RIB.
July 25, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELTS WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON BACK.
July 25, 1990
KY · Coal
cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator
MACHINERY
Aberry Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS OPERATING CUTTING MACHINE WHEN PIECE OF COAL GOT IN EYE.
INSTALLING TOP IDLE ON MINE SOUTH CONVEY BELT WITH OTHER EMP INJ LIFTED ONE END OF ROLLER STARTED TO WALK TO OTHER SIDE AT ENTRY FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING OPPOSITE END OF ROLLER TO FALL STRIKING I
July 25, 1990
VA · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
MACHINERY
Betty B Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE WITH STEEL AND HE WAS BRINING THE HEAD DOWN WHEN HE REACHED UP TO GET THE DRILL STEEL THE HEAD CAME DOWN THIS SCARED HIM AND HE LET THE HEAD FALL ON HIS LEFT THIGH AND LEG.
Mears Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME WAS DOING REGULAR JOB DUTIES AT THE FACE AND REINJURED HIS BACK.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
R HAND AND ARM GOING NUMB AS SHOVELING WENT TO DR UNDERWENT SURGERY FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
July 25, 1990
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Whitaker Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING TO CLOSE TO A SHUTTLE CAR AND LET IT RUN OVER HIS FOOT.
July 25, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BELT ROLLERS IN 1' OF MUD.
July 25, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A A & W Coals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
UNLOADING BLET STRUCTURE STRAINED MUSCLE IN RIGHT HIP.
July 25, 1990
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ararat Rock Products · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS HELPING CHANGE A SCRREN WHEN HE SPRAINED HIS BACK.
July 25, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
mechanic helper
MACHINERY
Specialty Granules LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL HOLDING CABLE SPREADER HOOK IN LIFTING EYES LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF CRUSHER FEED CHUTE.AS 2ND EMPL RAISED THE HOIST,CABLES PULLED TIGHT PINCHING LEFT THUMB BETWEEN HOOK AND CRUSHER FEED C HUTE.
NYCO Minerals, Inc. · Fall from machine
EE WAS STEPPING UP ONTO A FORKLIFT. EE S FOOT SLIPPED ON THE STEP UP AND HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
Ashcamp Construction Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP. HE RAISED HIS LEG IN LOW TOP AND BRUISED LEFT KNEE.
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING AN EMPTY BARREL THROUGH THE MAIN ADIT TO THE JEWELL SHAFT. HE "STEPPED WRONG" AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE, CAUSING HIM TO MISS WORK ON HIS BIRTHDAY.
WHILE DRIVING QUARRY WATER TRUCK WATERING DOWN ROAD, EMPLOYEE STARTED DOWN QUARRY INCLINE IN FIRST GEAR. WHEN HE TRIED TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, HE COULD NOT GET IN SECOND OR BACK I N FIRST GEAR. WATER TRUCK WAS GOING SO FAST THAT HE COULD NOT STOP OR OPERATE IN A CONTROLLED MANNER SO HE JUMPED OUT OF TRUCK. EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT SOUTHEAST HOSPITAL.
July 25, 1990
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
Ararat Rock Products · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS TRYING TO LOOSEN A PIECE OF RILL STEEL WHEN HIS HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DRILL STEEL AND BOOM.
July 25, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Marys Cement Company · Struck by falling object
ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE WINDOWS TO PREVENT DUST COMING IN. IT FELL ON HIS FINGERS.
July 25, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Tilden Mining Company L C · Struck against a moving object
EMPL WAS IN HAUL PAC TRUCK GETTING LOADED AT SHOVEL. SHOVEL OPERATOR SWUNG OVER EMPTY TRUCK WITH BUCKET LOAD OF ORE. BUCKET FAILED TO TRIP & COASTED INTO BACK OF CANOPY OF TRUCK JARRING EMPL I N TRUCK. NECK STRAIN HE BEGAN TO LSOE TIME FROM WORK.
July 25, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED AND INJURED WRIST NO REPORT WRITTEN YET 2/3/90.
July 25, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Gatliff Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BEGINNING THE BOLTING CYCLE IN THE #4 HEADING HE HAD SET UP THE ATRS & WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DRILLING A HOLE WHEN A ROCK (6FTX8-10INX30 IN WIDE) FELL & CAUGHT HIM FROM THE BACK AT APPROX THE THORACIC SPINE & BENT HIM DOUBLE BETWEEN THE ATRA & THE MACHINES CONTROLS ROCK CAME TO REST ON THE BOLT MACHINE WHICH IS 25IN IN HEIGHT
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE DUMPED A ROCKER-DUMP TYPE CARLOAD OF SANDSPILL MATERIAL INTO A WASTE POCKET TRANSFER POINT. HE THEN PULLED THE CAR BACK INTO THE NORMAL POSITION. IN THE PROCESS, HIS HANDS SLIPPED OFF THE LIP OF THE CAR, CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACK AGAINST THE RIB OF THE DRIFT, RESULTING IN A BRUISED TAILBONE AND LOWER BACK.
Wimpey Minerals Usa Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS USING FORKLIFT TO MOVE A 300 LB DRUM OF OIL. AFTER STOPPING THE FORKLIFT EMPLOYEE TRIED TO SHIFT THE DRUM MANUALLY TO ANOTHER POSTION.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT AS HE WAS WALKING HE STEPPED ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.THIS ANKLE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY INJURED (FRACTURED) IN A NON WORK INCIDENT.
Cobra Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING CABLE PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
July 25, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
REPAIRING MAGNET FROM MAGNETIC SEPARATOR,MAGNET FELL OFF BLOCKING STRIKING EMPL LEFT LEG BELOW KNEE.
July 25, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Star Phoenix Mining Company · Struck by powered moving object
FOOT OUTSIDE OF MOTOR COCKPIT WALKED WITH ASSISTANCE
July 25, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WITH A COMALONG WHEN WELDS BROKE RELEASING COM-A-LONG WHICH HIT THE MANS KNEE.
July 25, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE BEND OVER TO PICK UP A 1" DRIVE AIR IMPACT AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
July 25, 1990
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Faulks Bros. Construction · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
I NAME WAS PART OF A CREW REMOVING FIBERGLASS SPRINGS FROM THE WASHER A CUTTING TORCH WAS NECESSAARY TO REMOVE RUSTED BOLTS THE HEAT FROM THE TORCH BURNED PART OF THE FIBERGLASS SPRINGS CREATI NG FUMES I NAME WAS NOT IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AND/OR TOO CLOSE TO FUMES
July 25, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PIN CAME OUT OF ROLLER ON TRACK OF BULLDOZER, EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REINSTALL TRACK AND PUT HIS HAND BETWEEN TRACK AND ROLLER.
July 25, 1990
CO · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Western Fuels-Utah Inc · Struck against a moving object
UWHILE DRIVING SHUTTLE CAR HE COMPLAINED OF LOWER BACK PAINS & ONLY CONSLUSION WAS BECASUE OF EXTREMELY ROUGH ROADWAY IN DEVELOPMENT SECITON. HE IS UNDER DRS CARE & IN BED AT THIS TIME.
July 25, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WALKING FROM TOOL BOX TO CONVEYOR. LOST FEELING IN RIGHT LEG AND FELL. TRYING TO CATCH MYSELF- STRIKING WRIST ON A T BEAM.
July 25, 1990
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against a moving object
WHILE OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR; EMPLOYEE HIT ROUGH AREA IN ROAD, RESULTING IN EMPLOYEE HITTING HEAD ON CAB OF CAR; ALLEGEDLY HURTING NECK AND NUMBNESS OF LEFT ARM.
July 25, 1990
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING BUCKET OF MUDDY MATERIAL. SOME MUD STUCK IN THE BUCKET AND EMPLOYEE TRIED TO DISLODGE MUD BY KICKING BUCKET WITH RIGHT FOOT. THIS ACTION CAUSED LEFT FOOT TO ACTIVATE THE " DOWN" CONTROL ON BUCKET ARMS WHICH CAUGHT HIS RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN ARM BRACE AND LOADER FRONT. THIS BROKE THE RIGHT FIBULA ABOUT 2" ABOVE ANKLE.
July 25, 1990
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE WASHING OUT, ROCK FELL OFF FRAME OF CRUSHER AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD.
July 25, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
South-East Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS TRYING T O GET A ROCK OUT OF CONVEYOR BRIDGE & THE ROCK FLIPPED MASHING HIS RT RING FINGER HAPPENED AT #2 ENTRY-BELT ENTRY
July 25, 1990
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS WALKING ALONG BELT LINE LOOKING FOR SPLICES WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET BOTTOM EXPERIENCING PAIN IN LEFT KNEE & UPPER BACK.
July 25, 1990
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
BENT OVER TO LIFT UP ROCK AND BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOWER BACK PAIN.
July 25, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ATTEMPTING TO CALIBRATE TORQUE VALVE ON LEE NORSE PINNER POT WHEN WRENCH CAME LOOSE AND HIT LEFT FOREARM.
July 25, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T & T Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS PLASTERING A STOPPING WITH B-BOND AND B-BOND SPLATTERED INTO HIS LEFT EYE.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL CARRYING BUCKET OF GREASE-5 GAL-TWISTED TO LOWER BUCKET STRAINED LOWER BACK.
July 24, 1990
IL · Coal
shopman repair cars, mechanic
MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CHANING A PUMP ON A FLOAT. EE WAS ALIGNMING PUMP.TO MOTOR COUPLING WHEN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER HIT STARTER BUTTON. EE MIDDLE FINGER GOT CAUGHT IN MOTOR COUPLING.
July 24, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS TAKING SADDLE HOLDER OFF WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER MIDDLE BACK.
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING WELDING EQUIPMENT TWISTED WRIST.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL AFTER TALKING WITH ROOF BOLT OPER STARTED TO WALK OUT OF FACE AREA,STEPPED ON SLICK ROCK ,FEET FLEW OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE FELL STRIKING LOWER BACK AGAINST ROCK.
July 24, 1990
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING DUMPS WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A WET ROCK AND FELL DOWN ON HIS BUTTOCKS HURTING HIS LOWER BACK.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING AGAINST RIB WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK.
July 24, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
S & S Aggregate · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL FROM CONVEYOR HITTING PLANT OPER IN TEMPLE SLIGHTLY BELOW HARD HAT.
Wyoming Fuel Company · Struck by falling object
THE MAN WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING A ROOF BOLT AND PLATE FROM UNDER THE FACE CONVEYOR. PORTION OF RIB SLOUGHED AND CUAGHT HIS RIGHT FOOT.
July 24, 1990
KY · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
POWERED HAULAGE
Trojan Mining · Struck against a moving object
INJ OPERATING SCRAPER,RAN OVER UNEVEN ROAD AND WAS THROWN IN CAB OF EQUIP.FELT PAIN IN BACK.
July 24, 1990
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Materials Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO MOVE A SLURRY PUMP BEARING COVER WHILE CLEANING A BUILDING. THE COVER FELL OVER AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND.
July 24, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
ELECTRICAL
Dayton Sand & Gravel · Flash burns (electric)
INJURED WAS TESTING ELECTRIC BOX WITH METER AND IT BLEW UP.BURNING HIM.
July 24, 1990
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Freemont Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STUCK HIS HAND AND ARM WHERE IT DIDN'T BELONG.
July 24, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STANDING ON FUELING PLATFORM AND WHEN INSERTING NOZZLE INTO FUEL TANK OF TRUCK THE LAG BOLTS WHICH ANCHORED THE PLATFORM IN CONCRETE PULLED LOOSE CAUSING THE PLATFORM TO TIP OVER AND INJURED T O FALL AGAINST TRUCK.
July 24, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Pammlid Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MAN WAS PULLING DRILL STEEL BACK TO ALIGN STEEL TO DRILL STRAIGHT HOLE IN TOP & PULLED MUSCLE .
July 24, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales
OTHER
Parker Brothers & Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL CLIMBING STAIRS TO OFFICE,HURT LOWER BACK.
July 24, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Crystal Springs Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME OPERATING ROOF BOLTER.LOWER HEAD TO INSTALL BOLT AND HAD FOOT UNDER POT.SAID HIS FOOT SLID ON SOME LOOSE COAL AND WENT UNDER IT AS HE LOWERED IT.
July 24, 1990
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS FUSING 18" PIPE THE PIPE POPPED OUT OF FUSING MACHINE AND HIT HIM DIRECTLY ON THE CHEST.
July 24, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Wynchester Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE'S TOWER CABLE OUT OF THE WAY HE SLIPPED & FELL. THIS MADE HIS FOOT GO UNDER THE TIRE OF THE SAID MACHINE.
Prestige Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL UNLOADING TIMBERS WHEN HE TRIED TO MOVE ONE THAT HAD BECOME WEDGED.STRAINED HIS SHOULDER.
STEPPING OUT OF CAB OF SCOOP, FOOT WENT HOLE BETWEEN 2 TRACK TIES COVERED BY WATER RESULTING IN STRAIN TO L LEG
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING THE MINE THROUGH THE MAIN ADIT. HE WALKED THROUGH THE PORTAL DOOR, HEARD THE DOOR SLAM SHUT BEHIND HIM, TURNED TO SEE WHAT HE HAD HEARD AND GOT A PIECE OF DIRT IN HIS EYE .
July 24, 1990
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
OPERATING MIENR BOLTER. DRILL STEEL WOULD NOT ALIGN WITH CHUCK. HAD LEFT HAND ON STEEL TO GUIDE IT. ACTIVATED VERTICAL CONTROL WITH RIGHT HAND. PRESSURE CAUSED STEEL TO BREAK CATCHING LEFT HAND BETWEEN STEEL AND MAST. SURGERY WILL BE PERFORMED.
July 24, 1990
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Cr Kendall Corp · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS DRIVING THE FORKLIFT UP A 3:1 SLOPE WHEN THE REAR WHEELS BEGAN TO SPIN WHEN THE REAR WHEELS CAUGHT THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL LIFTED OFF THE GROUND. THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL THEN CAME UP OFF THE GROUND.T HE FORKLIFT SLOWLY ROLLED TO ITS LEFT SIDE. THE EE CAUGHT HIS FOOT UNDER THE ROLLCOVER BAR AS THE FRORKLIFT CANDED ON ITS SIDE MACK KOLMICH MONT ST MINE INSPECT 406 444-6401.
July 24, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
NO ACCIDENT REPORT YET DIRT CHUNK FELL ON HEAD AND SHOULDER.
July 24, 1990
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Montana Resources, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL CHANGING BRAKES ON #295 SWITCH ENGINE,SLIPPED IN PIT AND BRUISED HIP AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.EVENT RECORDED AS A MINOR INJURY.EXAMINED BY A DR IN JULY,1988-NO TREATMENT NECESSARY.OVER THE NEXT 2 YRS EMPL EXAMINED BY SEVERAL DRS AND A CONFLICT OF MEDICAL OPINION AROSE.IN JULY 1990 DR- DEEMED LOWER BACK SURGERY WAS NECESSARY.HOWEVER ANOTHER DR NOTED SURGERY WAS FOR COND OTHER TH
July 24, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING LADDER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN SHOULDER BLADES.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING UP TO THROW ELECTRIC SWITCH FELL OVER SOMETHING NOT SURE WHAT & SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE
Wimpey Minerals Usa Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING SCREEN INTO PLACE WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF FRAME, & HE PULLED HIS LOWER BACK. MANUAL LABOR, PHYSICAL EXERTION.
July 24, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
DRAW ROCK FELL THROUGH CANOPY RING STRUCK HIM ON HIS LEFT HAND RING FINGER.
July 24, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON CLEAN-UP PUMP. WHILE PUTTING BOLTS IN THE LOWER HALF OF THE PUMP CASE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE SAW A DOCTOR ON 7-25-90. DIAGNOSIS: LOW BACK STRAIN. HE BEGAN TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
July 24, 1990
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HELPING REPLACE BEARING ON CONVEYOR, SLIPPED AND FELL ON STAIRS. HAIR LINE FRACTURE IN ELBOW, PINCHED NERVE. TAKE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. LOST TIME.
Teichert Aggregates · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CLEANING UP AROUND #14 & #15 SOLVENTS-SLIPPED ON ROCK & LANDED ON LEFT KNEE
July 24, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Tdl Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THROWING ROCK DUST UNDER THE SCOOP TIRE WHEN OPERATOR SWUNG THE BACK OF THE SCOOP AND CAUGHT LEFT FOOT.BROKE HIS TOES AND CRUSHED HIS FOOT,FULL EXTENT OF DAMAGE UNK.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CARRYING A BAG OF ROCK DUST,STEPPED IN A HOLE,TWISTING LOW BACK.
July 24, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Moncar Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL CRUSHER/LOADER OPERATOR WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO KNOCK ROCK OUT OF FEED CONVEYOR TAILPULLEY WITH END WRENCH HE WAS CAUGHT IN PINCH POINT RESULTING IN MULTIPLE FRACTURES TO RIGHT ARM.
Tunnelton Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE ROCK DUSTING ALONG CONURY ON BELT, THE INJURED EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER A DROP OFF ON MIEN FLOOR AND STRUCK SHOLDER AGAINST CRIBB BLOCK. WHENT UNDER INVESTIGATION, 7-31-90 WHEN STARTED MIS SING WORK. REPORT LATE UNDER INVESTION.
July 24, 1990
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Massaponax Sand & Gravel Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS CUTTING SPRAING HANGER BOLTS WHEN JACK GAVE WAY BODY OF TRAILER CAME DOWN POSITIONED HIM BETWEEN BODY & TIRE. THE MECHANIC WAS THERE TO FREE HIM FROM ANY SERIOUS INJURY. INJ SUFFERS F ROM 2-3 CRACKED RIBS.
July 24, 1990
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Princess Beverly Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
MAN USED TO DRIVING MACK TRUCK.THIS TIME PUT IN INTERNATIONAL.HE ADJUSTED BRAKES NOT KNOWING THEY WERE BACKWARDS FROM MACK,INSTEAD OF TIGHTENING BRAKES,HE LOOSENED THEM.CAME DOWN HILL IN 1ST,W ENT TO 2ND,WITH JAKE BRAKE WENT 3RD,HIT BRAKES DIDNT HAVE ANY.TRIED TO GO BACK TO SECOND,GOING TOO FAST,MISSED 2ND WENT INTO 5TH GEAR RAN INTO DITCH,TURNED OVER.
Kaser Corp · Fall from machine
HA HAD JUST LOADED A 560 LOADER ONTO THE LOWBOY. HE STEPPED DOWN ON THE FENDER OF THE TRACTOR, AND SLIPPED OFF THREE TO FOUR FEET TO THE GROUND AND LIT ON HIS ELFT ARM, BREAKING IT AROUND THE WRIST AREA.
July 24, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Carol Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 2 INCH THICK X 1 FT LENGTHX 4 WIDE FELL BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING THE OPERATOR ON LEFT HAND.
July 24, 1990
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southdown Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS BEGINNING TO FUEL DOZER AT FUEL ISLAND. DIESEL HOSE WAS LAYING ON ISLAND. AS EMPL P UT ONE FOOT UP ON ISLAND & REACHED TO PICK UP HOSE HE SLIPPED & FELL. THERE WAS SOME FUEL LEAKAGE O N ISLAND. EMPL STRAINED LOWER BACK & FURTHER DIAGNOSIS REVELAS SOME TORN LIGAMENTS. PROBABLE LENGTH OF DI\SABILITY 2 TO 3 WEEKS.
July 24, 1990
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Tilcon Connecticut Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL'S RIGHT HAND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN TUNNEL BELT & ROLLER AS HE ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST SKIRT BOARD.
James E Simon Company · Flash burns (welding)
WORKING ON GRIZZLEY
July 24, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
Medusa Portland Cement Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPL HELPING CLEAR CHUNKS IN CLINKER BREAKER WHEN GUST OF AIR MOVED HOT DUST WHICH FELL ON ARMS AND BACK OF EMPL CAUSING BURNS.
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TENSIONING PAN IS NOT OPER PROPERLY WILLNOT TAKE UP JACK PRESSURIZED KICKED OUT STRIKING THE EMP IN SHOULDER AND MOUTH
July 24, 1990
PA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL HAD BOTH HANDS ON CONTROL LEVERS WHEN COUPLER FOR PUSH POD SNAPPED APART. EMPL PUT UP RIGHT ARM & WAS STRUCK WITH DRILL STEEL CAUSING FRACTURE TO RIGHT ARM ABOVE ELBOW.
James E Simon Company · Flash burns (welding)
WORKING ON GRIZZLEY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING TO POWER CENTER, IN #4 ENTRY OF 2 NO SECTION, MMU #001-0. WALKING RAN IN RF BOLT PLATE, CUT HIS R EAR
July 24, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Inyo Marble Company · Fall from machine
PARKED LOADER CLIMBING DOWN R FOT SLIPPED OFF LOADDER RUNG HAND HE FELT PAIN IN R GROIN
July 24, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Presque Isle Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATES HE WAS GETTING DOWN FROM NO 41 HAUL TRUCK AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT HIP. LATER WHEN HE WAS WALKING IN THE YARD, CHECKING TIRES HE TWISTED IT AGAIN.
July 24, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Jamieson Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
PULLING BOTH HANDS AWAY FROM STEEL CUTTING L EBLOW BUMPED SPRAY BAR BEHIND HIM, LIT TORCH IN L HAN D TO ENTER GLOVE OF R HAND AND BURN WRIST
July 24, 1990
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HAD TO LIFT THE HOOD TO CLEAN TRUCK WINDSHIELD, HE WAS STANDING ON TRUCK TIRE AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED. HIS POSTERIOR HIT THE TRUCK TIRE THEN THE GROUND.
July 24, 1990
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Ash Sales Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS PICKING UP METAL ON THE 3RD FLOOR.
Kanawha Mining Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME ALLEGES THAT WHILE LOADING DRILL HOLES, HE FELL INTO A LARGE CRACK CREATED BY A SHOT (BLAST) MADE ON 7/23/90. FALLING INTO THE CRACK HE STRUCK HIS CHEST AND HIPS.
July 24, 1990
TN · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
IN ENTRY #1 EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF SLATE DOWN WITH A FIBERGLASS BAR WHEN MORE SLATE CAME DOWN THAN THE EMPLOYEE EXPECTED TO COME EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON OPERATOR SIDE OF SHUTTLE CAR & WAS GOING TO PULL SLATE IN TO SHUTTLE CAR WHENTHE ROCK RODE THE FRONT OF THE BAR DOWN CAUSING THE BACK END OF THE BAR TO STRIKE EMPLOYEE ON THE RT SIDE OF NECK & JAW
July 24, 1990
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HH WAS BOLTING THE CROSCUT BETWEEN NO.2 & NO.3 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL AND STUCK HIS LEFT FOOT FRACTURING IT IN TWO LOCATION. THE SLATE FELL WHEN HE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION OF A BO LT AND LOWERED HIS OEPRATORS CANOPY.
C & W Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
BACK INJURY PICKING UP SODA BRICKETTES.
Industrial Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS GOING DOWN STEPS TO CONVEYOR CAT WALK AND TURNED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. THE DOCTOR GAVE HIM AN ANKLE SUPPORT.
Mc Murphy Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
I NAME CAME TO MY OFFICE ON THIS DATE 08-09-90 & TOLD ME THAT HE HURT HIS BACK ON THE 07-24-90 WHILE HE WAS PULLING ON A MINER CABLE I NAME CONTINUED WORK WITHOUT ANY LOSS TIME UNTIL 08-07-90 HE HAD PAIN ON THE 08-07-90 & WENT TO SEE DR & IS UNDER HIS CARE AT THIS TIME
M I M Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING WORN SCREEN FROM BOTTOM DECK OF #2 RAW COAL VIB. USING SCREWDRIVER TO PRY WITH IT SLIPPED & HIT IN LEFT EYE.
July 24, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Fall onto or against objects
DISMANTLING CRANE WHEN TENSION ON BOOM CAUSED IT TO LIFT RAISING THE MAN THEN DROPPING HIM ON HIS KNEE.
M A & S Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE STRUCK HEAD AGAINST ROOF WHILE OPERATING S&H SCOOP CUT LEFT SIDE OF HEAD.
July 24, 1990
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A JACK HAMMER TO PIN H-BEAM TO EXPOSED BROW.LATER THAT DAY EMPLOYEE TOLD SUPERVISOR HIS HIP WAS HURTING AND THAT HE THOUGHT HE HAD HURT IT WHILE HANDLING JACK HAMMER.EMPLOYE E DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 07-30-90.
July 24, 1990
PA · Coal
scoop car operator
OTHER
Rushton Mining Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPL HAS RECENTLY HAD REOCCURENCE OF ORIGINAL INJ & WE ARE REPORTING AN ADDITIONAL 85 DAYS TO ORIGINAL ACCIDENT.
Stillwater Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS BARRING DOWN LOOSE ROCK THE BAR SLIPPED & HE LURCHED FORWARD HIS FOOT TWISTED INSIDE HIS BOOT
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS CRAWLING DOWN PAN LINE SHIELDS PULLED IN AND BUMPING HIS KNEE.
July 24, 1990
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clinchfield Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING AREA THAT SHE HAD BEEN CLEANING & SLIPPED ON SLIPPERY BLOCK & FELL ON BACK ON FLOOR
July 24, 1990
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SAID HE HURT BACK WATCHING BELT DRIVE.
July 24, 1990
VA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
BOULDER WAS DROPPED OUT OF SHOVEL BUCKET INTO HAULER BED CAUSING NECK STRAIN. DOES NOT WISH TO SEE DOCTOR.
July 24, 1990
TX · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Luminant Mining Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
OPERATOR WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON REMOVABLE FORKS ON FRONT END BUCKET OF END LOADER.HIS WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF THE NUT,HE FELL AND DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER.
July 24, 1990
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Underground Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING BOOM JACK INTO PLACE ON LEE NORSE ROOF BOLTER. HE FELT LIKE HE MIGHT HAVE STRAINED HIS BACK. ON SUNDAY, JULY 29TH, HE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT.
July 24, 1990
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE LIFTED UP A FULL 5 GALLON CAN OF HYDRAULIC OIL AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER AREA AND BACK.
July 23, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Betty B Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
ROOFBOLTER RAN OVER LEFT FOOT
July 23, 1990
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corporation · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A DOOR AT THE SPRAY TOWER HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A TOOL WHEN HE BENT OVER HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CORNER OF THE DOOR THIS CAUSED A SMALL LACERATION 1/2IN ABOVE HIS LEFT EYE BROW
Danmar Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING SCOOP TO CLEAN SECTION WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY SMALL ENOUGH TO BE MOVED BY HAND.HE TRAMMED TO WHERE ROCK WAS BESIDE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT OF SCOOP AND TRIE D TO MOVE ROCK WITH HIS HAND.THE SCOOP MOVED CATCHING HIS THUMB BETWEEN THE ROCK AND SCOOP FRAME.
Star Quarry Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
STEPPED ON SMALL ROUND ROCK CAUSING HIM TO FALL INJURING HIS BACK (ROCK ROLLED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING SCOOP CHARGE CABLES FROM CHARGER TO SCOOP. WHILE DOING SO HE SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL THEN FELT PAIN IN BACK.
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS PREFORMING WORK ON 15KV SPLICE HOUSE, WHNEN EE A MASTER ELECTRICIAN DROVE UP TO ASSIST HIM. HE HAD JUST APPROACHED THE SPLICE HOUSE WHEN HIS TRUCK BEGAN TO ROLL FOWARD STRIKING HIM AND PINNING EE BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL HOUSE AND TRUCK ROLLED APPROX. 25 FT.
July 23, 1990
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
TEEL LAYING ON FLOOR WITH LUMBER UNDER STEEL POSITIONED OVERHEAD HOIST ON IT LOWERED CABLE RIAESED IT CLAMOP SLIPPED OFF CASUSING SHEET STEEL TO FALL STRIKING HIS R FOOT
July 23, 1990
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MAN WAS HELPING INSTALL A REPLACEMENT BELT ON THE CLINKER FEEDER THE MAN ALLEGEDS THAT WHILE PULLING ON THE BELT TO GET IT IN PLACE HE FELT DISCOMFORT IN THE LOWER BACK SEVERAL WEEKS LATER HE STATED THAT HE MIGHT WIDH TO SEE A PHYSICIAN IF IT DID NOT GET BETTER ON AUG 31 1990 HE WAS SEEN BY OUR DOCTOR
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
A METHANE IGNITION HAD OCCURRED IN #4 ENTRY #11 SECTION.EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SCOOP TO ROCKDUST ENTRY WHEN FALMES RE-APPEARED.AS A RESULT OF THIS FLAME RE-APPEARANCE,EMPLOYEE WAS BURNED.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXTINGUISH A METAHNE IGNITION AND WAS BURNED BY THE FLAMES(2ND DEGREE BURNS TO BACK AND ARMS.
July 23, 1990
TX · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Farco Mining Company Of Texas · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPL FELL FROM WALKWAY LANDED ON RIGHT SIDE & HIT HIMSELF ON RIGHT RIB CAGE WITH PIECE OF COAL ON FLOOR.
July 23, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Arch Of Kentucky · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS IN PROCESS OF WELDING METAL AT G-2 HPC. DUMPING POINT. IN PROCESS EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING FOR POSITION. WHEN HE STRUCK HIS ELBOW AGAINST STRUCTURE.
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED UNSURE OF EXACT TIME OR EVENTS BUT STATED THAT SHE LIFTED A BELTGUARD AND LATER BEGAN EXPERIENCING NECK UPPER BACK DISCOMFORT.
National Cement Co. of AL., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE SLIPPED ON MUD WHILE WALKING AT THE PACKING HOUSE, HURTING HIS BACK KNEE AND SHOULDER.
Dixie Fuel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS PULLING CABLE FOR A MINER AND STRAIN A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
Jamb Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FIXING CONVEYOR CHAIN LINK HITTING RIGHT HAND BREAKING LITTLE FINGER.
July 23, 1990
MD · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING STEPPED ON OFFSET OF TWISTED HIS KNEE INWARD AND DOWN
July 23, 1990
IL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PUSH PULLIG A LOAD OF SPIL. EE PAN CAUGHT ON A LARGE ROCK CAUSING A SUDDEN STOP THE SCRAPER BEHIND HIM COULD NOT STOP IN TIME AND HIT HIM.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
TIRE BLEW HIT ROUGH SPOT ON SHOULDER SEAT BOTTOMED OUT FRACT TO VERT
July 23, 1990
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rawl Sales & Processing Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING OFF DOZER & FOOT SLIPPEDCASUING HIM TO TURN TWIST KNEE.
July 23, 1990
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
POWERED HAULAGE
Jeffrey Sand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING TOWARD THE STERN OF THE DREDGE ON THE STARBOARD SIDE, GOING TO THE BOAT TO MOVE A BARGE.
M E R C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FLIPPING CUTTING EDGE ON BACK ON PICKUP WHILE TWISTING METAL TWISTED BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object
HIT CROSSOVER WHILE WALKING.
July 23, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aberry Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT WHEN HE SLIPPED ON AN ANCHOR PIN HITTING RIGHT KNEE CAUSING IT TO BRUISE.
July 23, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Fuel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT WITH A KNIFE AND KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT HAND.
July 23, 1990
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING TOOLS OUT OF TOOL BOX WHEN LID FELL ON LEFT INDEX FINGER. 1ST DAY MISSED 7-24-90.
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES: REPLACING PIN IN FLINGER DUSTER TONGUE, THUMB MASHED BETWEEN PIN AND CONTROL BOX COVER. SUTURES.
July 23, 1990
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING A 6" PLASTIC WATER LINE TO GET IT OUT OF ROADWAY. EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN POWER BACK. DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 7-23-90. NEW 90 INJURY. WASN'T REPORTED IN 89, STARTED MISSING TIME 90.
Loring Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRIVING TRUCK, TURNED STEERING WHEEL INJ R SHOULDER
Magic Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
TAKING CABLE FROM HOOKS ON MINER TURNED HURT BACK
July 23, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLED ON A FIRE HOSE AND PULLED RIGHT SHOULDER.
July 23, 1990
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lion Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEES WERE HANDLING 90# STEEL RAIL, RAIL TWIST OR ROLLED PINCHED EMPLOYEES RIGHT HAND.
Becky Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING MINER CABLE STRAINED BACK
July 23, 1990
PA · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
EMPL MOVED CABLES ALONG RIB LINE. PIECE OF SLATE ROOF FELL OUT STRIKING EMPL ON LEFT HAND & FINGERS CAUSING BRUISE & LOWER BACK PAIN.
July 23, 1990
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Banner Coal & Land Company · Struck against a moving object
HE WAS RETURNING FROM THE FACE WITH A LOAD OF COAL WHEN HE TRAMME DHIS SHUTTLE CAR OVER A RIB ROLL, CAUSING HIS HEAD TO HT THE TOP OF THE CANOPY, HURTING HIS BACK.
July 23, 1990
IL · Coal
cleanup man, cleanup worker
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WOMAN STATED WHILE CLEANING POT OUT, THE MINER TAIL GOT TOO CLOSE TO THE TOP, CAUSING COAL TO FLY, HITTING LEFT KNEE CAP.
July 23, 1990
AL · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C & H Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL WALKING TO BATHROOM,SLIPPED AND FELL HIT HEAD ON ROCK.