Showing the 500 most recent of 2,943 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
September 25, 1990
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dynamic Recovery Inc · Struck by falling object
A FATAL ROOF FALL ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED IN RIVER MAINS SECTION AT 36 ROOM BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH ENTRIES TO THE RIGHT OF THE BELT ENTRY. VICTIM WAS HELPING TO SET POSTS ACROSS ENTRY AFTER MINER H AD MOVED OUT OF PILLAR. VICTIM WALKED INBY CORNER , TO RETRIEVE A CRIB BLOCK, AND THE AREA CAVED IN, COVERING VICTIM.
September 25, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
New York Trap Rock Corp · Struck by powered moving object
AN 85 TON HAUL TRUCK, HAVING COMPLETED DUMPING AT PRIMARY CRUSHER WAS GIVEN THE GO SIGNAL FROM THE CRUSHER OPERATOR. AS HE PROCEEDED FROM THE CRUSHER, A PERSONAL VEHICLE DRIVEN BY ANOTHER EMPL OYEE DROVE INTO HIS PATH AND TRUCK DROVE ONTO VEHICLE WITH RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. DISTANCE TRAVELED 10-15 FEET.
American Girl Mining Joint Venture · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A JCI 250 M LHD UNIT AT THE FACE IN 41 ACCESS DRIFT. HE HAD JUST COMPLETED MUCKING OUT AND WAS BACK DRAGGING THE FLOOR AT THE FACE. A LARGE 30' LONG BY 7' THICK BLOCK FE LL OUT OF LEFT RIB STRIKING EMPLOYEE.
Bentley Coal Company · Struck by falling object
FALL OF ROOF ROCK RESULTING IN CRUSHING INJURIES TO UPPER BODY OF EMPLOYEE WHICH RESULTED IN DEATH.
September 20, 1990
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
Fatality · MACHINERY
San Juan Cement Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WITNESSES ALLEGE THAT THE EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING AN AREA FOR THE TEMPORARY STORAGE OF STEEL BEAMS WHICH WERE BEING OFF-LOADED FROM A FLATBED TRUCK. WHILE THOSE BEAMS WERE SUSPENDED OVERHEAD BY NYLON SLINGS, THEY TILTED, SLID THROUGH THE SLINGS AND FELL, IMPACTING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD (FACE AREA). THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSFERRED BY AMBULANCE TO A NEARBY HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS PRONOU
September 19, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
P A Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current
TOOK HOLD OF GUIDE WIRE CAME IN CONTACT WITH HIGH VOLTAGE DISK CONNECT.
September 17, 1990
KY · Coal
electrician, lineman
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Canada Coal Company Inc · Contact with electrical current
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON POWER CENTER: EMPLOYEE CAME IN CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED POWER WIRES.
Saginaw Mining Company · Contact with electrical current
WHILE I.NAME WAS MOVING DOWN THE CENTER OF THE TRACK TO PREPARE TO WORK ON ANOTHER SECTION OF THE BOTTOM SUPPLY TRACK, THE BACK OF HIS NECK CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE UNGUARDED (300+ VOLT) DC TR OLLEY WIRE WHICH CAUSED HIS FATALITY.
September 6, 1990
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Kentucky · Struck by falling object
WHILE DOING PILLAR EXTRACTION MINING ON THE 001 SECTION A MASSIVE ROOF FALL OCCURRED. THE FINAL PUSH ON THE 2 LEFT BLOCK WAS BEING MINED. THE ROCK FELL ABOVE PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORTS AND OVERRO DE THE SUPPORT POST ALLOWING THE CONTINUOUS MINER AND COAL HAULER TO BE TRAPPED. THE INJURED WAS POSITIONED OUTBY THE MINER AND BETWEEN THE BREAKER AND ROADWAY POSTS OBSERVING THE ROOF. WHEN
Asarco Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS DRILLING IN 14-B-2 WEST DRIFT. APPARENTLY HE DRILLED INTO AN ISOLATED POCKET OF METHANE GAS. HE WAS SEVERELY BURNED WHEN THE METHANE EXPLODED AND DIED OF ASPHIXIATION. THE SOURCE OF THE METHANE AND THE SOURCE OF THE IGNITION ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION.
September 30, 1990
VA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL INSTALLING TIMING BOLT IN SHEAVE,ANOTHER EMPL HOLDING SHEAVE WITH WRENCH ON OTHER TIMING BOLT.THE WRENCH SLIPPED ,PINCHED INJ MANS RIGHT FOREFINGER BETWEEN BOLT AND SCREEN LOW HEAD.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE ALLEGED THAT AS HE WAS TAKING LAST BOLT OUT OF IMPACT PAD ON OVERLAND BELT THE SIDE PAD FELL FLAT ON ITS STRUCTURE PINCHING HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER TIP PARTICALLY AMPUTATION 3/8 INCH OF THE THIS OCCURRED ON C-BELT ON SURFACE.
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
METAL OBJECT SLID WHEN BUMPED STRIKING HI S R HAND
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE, WHILE LIFTING A CAPACITOR IN THE MORENCI MINE, ALLEGEDLY FELT A PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA.
September 28, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B M H Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
APPROX 10 AM ON 9/28 IW AS LOADING CONVEYOR CHAIN FOR MINER IN SCOOP BUCKET & FELT SHARP PAIN LOWER GROIN AREA WHEN I GOT HOME I HAD KNOT ON LEFT SIDE I CALLED DR SHE MADE ME APPOINTMENT FOR T HE FOLLOWING MONDAY..
September 27, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING PULL A TRAM CABLE 143 WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.
September 26, 1990
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
END LOADER WAS HOLDING LOW BOY WHILE EMPL WAS PULLING PIN OUT OF LOWE BOY TONGUE WHEN RING ON TOP OF COUPLING PIN CAUGHT FINGERS BETWEEN RING & MOTOR CAUSING TRAMATIC AMPUTATION TO SECOND & TH IRD FINGERS ON RIGHT HAND.
September 26, 1990
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN #11 FINE FEED BIN.HE FELT PAIN IN SIDE AS HE WAS ENTERING MANHOLE.LATER HE WAS WORKING A 1/2H.P. SUMP PUMP AND FELT A SEVERE PAIN IN RIGHT LOWER ABDOMEN.SURGERY OCTOBER R 3,1990.
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUT OF DOOR AND SLIPPED ON ANIONIC FLUID AND DIRT CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND SUSTAIN A GROIN STRAIN.ON 02-05-91 THE EMPLOYEE WAS SEEN BY A PHYSICIAN WHO DIAGNOSED HIM AS HAVI NG A HERNIA AND THE EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THE HERNIA CUSED BY THE 09-25-90.HE BEGAN TO MISS WORK ON 02-05-91 AT WHICH TIME ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE.
A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON THE 001 SECTION IN THE#1 ENTRY THE ROCK STRUCK THE ACCIDENT VICTIM & KNOCKED HIM ON THE GROUND
September 25, 1990
ND · Metal/Non-Metal
shaft repair, skip tender, station tender
POWERED HAULAGE
Abrasives Inc · Struck by falling object
WORKING NEAR FORKLIFT WHEN STABILIZER BAR FALL PINCHING FINGERS.
September 25, 1990
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
East Coast Limestone Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL WORKING ON SHAFT BEING HELD IN VISE.TOOK THE PART AND TURNED IT AROUND TO WORK ON IT AND IT SLIPPED & FELL..EMPL CAUGHT IT SMASHING END OF MIDDLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND.AT HOSPITAL,DR FOUND BONE WAS CRUSHED ON TIP OF FINGER -AMPUTATED TIP
September 25, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southwestern Graphite Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BAG PLACED ON SCALES FELT PAIN IN L, ARM AND BACK
K B C Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL CLAIMS TO HAVE HERNIA RESULTING FROM WORK AROUND MINE SITE.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL STATED HE WAS RAISING LOCKING DEVICE ON EQUIPMENT DOOR WHEN COWORKER PUSHED ON DOOR CATCHING INJUREDS FINGER BETWEEN LOCKING DEVICE & DOOR.
September 21, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Colosseum Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS CARRYING PIECE OF 3/4" STEEL 12 X 38" WITH ANOTHER EMPL IN PRIMARY CRUSHER ARA. THEY WENT TO PLACE STEEL ONTO CV1 UNDER MAGNET WHEN MAGNET PULLED STEEL UP ONTO IT CRUSHING EMPLS LEFT HAND. PORTION OF FIRST JOINT OF LEFT INDEX FINGER WAS RIPPED OFF. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO LV FOR MEDICAL ATTNTION. ENTIRE FIRST JOINT WAS SURGICALLY REMOVED. DR RELEASED HIM FOR LIGHT DUTY BUT H
September 21, 1990
MD · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PERSON WAS HELPING TO LOAD UP PUMPS TO SEND OUT FOR REAPIR. AFTER LOADING TWO PUMPS ON FLAT CAR PERSON FELT PAIN IN LEFT GROIN AREA. PUMPS WEIGHED 395 LBS & 252 LBS & PERSON HAD TO LIFT THEM U P 21" TO PUT ON FLAT CAR. PERSON FINISHED SHIFT.
September 20, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Deer Creek Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
RIDING IN SCOOP BUCKET WAS MASHED BETWEN THE ROOF OF THE MINE AND THE BUCKET.
September 18, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mathies Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED HAD A PREVIOUS HERNIA OPERATION ON 12-20-89. THIS WAS REPORTED ON FORM SINCE RETURNING TO WORK INJURED HAS HAD LOWER ABDOMEN PROBLEMS. INJURED WAS REMOVING ROOF COAL THAT HAD FALLEN ON TO A HAULAGE. AS HE ENTERED HEEP TO TRAVEL AWAY.INJURED EXPERIENCED PAIN IN RIGHT ABDOMEN THIS INVOLVED NO VIOLATION OF ANY RULES OR REGULATIONS.
Trapper Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
APPARENTLY HE WAS LIFTING A PORTION OF A BUSHING, WEIGHING APPROX. 340 LBS. HE STEPPED OVER THE RAIL OF THE DRAGLINE AND THE INSIDE OF THE TUB WAS LOWER THAN THE OUTSIDE CAUSING MOST OF THE W EIGHT TO TRANSFER TO HIS LEFT LEG. PULLED LEFT GROIN.
Seneca Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING ON POWER CABLE RESULT HERNIA
September 17, 1990
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SITTING BESIDE A RAIL CAR WITH HIS HAND ON THE RAIL THE RAIL CAR WAS MOVED & RAN OVR HIS FINGERS
September 17, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE EE WAS REPAIRING TUGGER, HIS FINGER WERE CAUGHT IN THE CABLE. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A PARTIAL AMPUTATION, DISTAL PHALANX, RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER AND AN AVULSED VOLAR PAD, RIGHT INDEX FI NGER, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
September 14, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
St Marys Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING A PRY BAR TO TRY TO PLACE FRAMWORK ON BALL DUMPER IN PLACE; THE BAR SLIPPED AND JERKED EMPLOYEES SHOULDER.
September 13, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING BAGS ON BELT CONVEYOR, REACHING OVER SMALL ROLLER CONVEYOR, HE STATES HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND PUT HAND DOWN ON ROLLER CONVEYOR (WHICH WAS RUNNING) AND HIS FINGER WAS CAUGH T IN A PINCH POINT AT THE END OF THE CONVEYOR, AMPUTATING HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER TO THE DISTAL PHALANGEAL JOINT. IT WAS SURGICALLY SUTURED, AND HE RETURNED TO LIGHT DUTY ON 9-24-90, ADN FULL
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTED A PIECE OF SHEETING FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SIDE.
September 12, 1990
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
A SHUTTLE CAR DRAG WAS LYING ON THE MINE FLOOR JUST INBY THE WEST SECTION PARTS CAR. THE EE STRADDLED THE DRAG AND ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE RAIL BY LIFTING AND SLIDING IT BETWEEN HIS LEGS WHILE I N THE PROI OF MOVING THE RAIL THE EE FELT DISCOMFORTABLE IS HIS GROIN.
September 11, 1990
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williams Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING A LAB FURANCE AND SUFFERED A HERNIA THIS WAS NOT REPORTED TO ME UNTIL SEPTEMBER 24 1990.
September 11, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ CARRYING PUMP FROM SCOOP TO PARTS CAR SLIPPED IN MUD AND STRAINED RIGHT SIDE GROIN.BEGAN MISSING 10-19-90.
September 10, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Anglo American Clays Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I NAME WAS OPERATING AN OFF THE ROAD DUMP TRUCK HE WAS COMING DOWN THE HAULROAD & HIT THE WALL OF THE ROAD IMPACT BROKE THE TIRE ROD & HE LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK HE WAS NOT WEARING HIS SEAT BELT & WAS T HROWN PARTALLY OUT OF TRUCK THE TRUTURN OVER ON ITS SIDE & CRUSHED I NAME RIGHT ARM
September 10, 1990
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SAID LIFTING TOOL BOXES INTO SCOOP BUCKET.SAID STRAIN TO LEFT GROIN AREA.UNIT B 1ST EAST 8 SOUTH MAIN EAST. SEE ATTACHED LETER.
September 8, 1990
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Domtar Industries Inc · Struck by powered moving object
WHILE REPLACING THE SUPPORT FRAME FOR THE C-1 CONVEYOR THE FRAME SECTIONS WERE BEING LIFTED WITH A FORKLIFT FRAME BECAME JAMMED EMPLOYEE TRIED TO FREE IT BY MOVING THE WIRE ROPE SUSPENSION CAB LE WHEN THE LOAD WAS FREED THE RT FORK JUMPED THE KEEPER BOLT & STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE
September 7, 1990
WV · Coal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE AND A FELLOW WORKER WERE IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING A HYDRAULIC HOSE AT SHIELD #68. HIS FELLOW WORKER WAS OPERATING THE FUNCTION KEYS, AS PRESSURE WAS APPLIED, A HOSE BROKE LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EYE. LACERATION TO LEFT EYE BROW AND CAUSING HIS LEFT EYE TO BE SURGICALLY REMOVED.
September 6, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Aggregates New York Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EXCESSIVE STRAIN WHEN PULLING ON A WRENCH ALLEGEDLY CAUSED "RECURRENT INGUINAL HERNIA" RIGHT SIDE.
September 5, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN WAS LIFTING A CUTTING MACHINE BOOM LIFT JACK WHEN HIS SIDE(GROIN) STARTED HURTING.HAS NOT MISSED WORK YET,BUT IS BEING SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY.
September 5, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS HANDLING A SUMP PUMP WHEN HE RE-INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.
Energy West Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LOADING BELT ROLLERS(48" CONTINTENTAL) STRAINING MUSCLES IN LOWER ABDOMEN.HE WAS LOADING FROM THE GROUND INTO BUCKET OF AN EIMCO SCOOP.DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 12-11-90 FIRS T DAY MISSED DUE TO ACCIDENT.
September 4, 1990
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED AND A CO-WORKER HAD COMPLETED THE REPLACEMENT OF A SPROCKET AND CHAIN ON A DRAG CHAIN CONVEYOR. THEY WERE HANDLING THE OLD SPROCKET ONTO A FORKLIFT WHEN INJURED FELT A STINGING PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.
September 4, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Feldspar Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON HYDROSIZER RKL VALVE, CHANING WEARING SLEEVE AND CHECKING WORKING PARTS, SOMETHING SLIPPED CUTTING OFF END OF LEFT FOUR FINGER.
Weslo Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MACHINE HAD STOPPED DRILLING.OPERATOR CLIMBED ONTO TOP OF AUGER CAB TO CLEAN AIR CLEANER ON AIR CONDITIONER.WHEN HE FINISHED,HE STEPPED ONTO THE FUEL TANK.HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH HIM; HE FELL ON TO THE HANDRAIL OF THE AUGER.
September 4, 1990
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keating Materials Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING LARGE STONE WITH CROWBAR,FELT A STRAIN IN GROIN AREA.
Covia Solutions Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING NE WTIRES ON R-25 EUCLID. NO TIRE-JACK OR OTHER LIFTING EQUIPMENT WAS AVAILABLE. EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AND MOVING TIRES BY HAND. THIS RESULTED IN STRAINED LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE INITIALLY WENT TO CHIRO. THEN WENT TO COMPANY DOCTOR ON 9111 FOR TREATMENT.
September 4, 1990
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Butte Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS ROLLING A SLUSHER BUCKET OVER TO WELD ON IT WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN.
September 4, 1990
IN · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS STANDING ON BARREL REPLACING 1 1/2" PLASTIC PIPE CAP. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN OFF OF BARREL EMPL STATED HE FEL SOMETHING PULL IN GROIN. INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED TO MINE ANAGEMENT UNTIL 9/ 12 BY TELEPHONE. AFTER TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH DR IT WAS DETERMINED EMPL HAD HERNIA.
THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF A SHOVEL WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE LADDER AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND.
September 1, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING LADDER OF HAUL TRUCK.
September 30, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
EE WAS INSTALLING A BELT STRINGER IN A BOTTOM ROLLER STAND WHEN A LOOSE ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD AND BOTH ARMS AND HIS RIGHT WRIST.
September 30, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Usmx Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE SLID HAND DOWN S TRAP FROM WHILE LOADING LOADED CARBON CUTTING HIS R HAND LITTLE FINGER
September 30, 1990
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall down stairs
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS AND MISSED LAST STEP. FELL ON HER KNEES AND HANDS. (THIS FIRST AID IS NOW A LOST-TIME AS OF 11/26/90 DUE TO COMPLICATION WITH HER LEFT WRIST).
September 30, 1990
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL OUTSIDE WALKING ALONG CATWALK OF #1 KILN STEPPED ON SMALL ROCK WHICH CAUSED ANKLE TO TWIST AND HE FELL DOWN.
September 29, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Gary Enterprises Inc · Flash burns (electric)
CHECKING VOLTAGE ON MINER BREAKER WHEN METER LEADS CAME TOGETHER CAUSING ELECTRICAL FLASHING ARCH.
September 29, 1990
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Tunnelton Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR THE INJURED EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE WHEN HE TURNED IN SEAT TO CHANGE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE BLOWING BOTTOM DIRT OF FOREIGN MATERIAL WAS BLOWN INTO EYE.EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.
September 29, 1990
WV · Coal
electrician, lineman
ELECTRICAL
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT THE TROLLEY POLE CAME OUT OF THE BASE ON #31 JEEP AND WHILE TRYING TOPUT THE POLE BACK IN THE BASE WITH A SLATE BAR IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE BARE TROLLEY CONDUCTOR CAUS ING A FLASH.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL STATED HE LIFTED METAL STOPPING PANEL & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE RIDING IN SCOOP BUCKET OPERATOR PULLED WRONG LEVER, INJURING EMPLOYEE'S RT THUMB.
September 29, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Grefco Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING PAPERS TO PACKER. AS HE WAS WALKING, HE STEPPED ON A ROLL OF MASKING TAPE AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
Adena Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING IN IMPACT BREAKER HE WAS TURNING ROTOR OVER & A ROCK JAMMED IT HE PUSHED TOO HARDS & PULLED THE CAP OVER HIS RT TESTICLE
September 29, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
DRIVING CAR, COAL FELL ON SHOULDER.
September 29, 1990
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Herzog Stone Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL OPERATING ENDDUMP,SEVERAL ROCKS FELL FROM BUCKET OF LOADER.ONE ROCK FELL AND HIT LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF WINDOW ON TRUCK DOOR.IT BOUNCED FROM THERE AND HIT EMPL ON BACK OF LEFT ARM.
September 29, 1990
VA · Coal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Permac Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING INTO THE SHOWER ROOM AREA, HIS FEET SLIPPED FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL.
September 29, 1990
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maben Energy Corp · Struck by falling object
UNLOADING PUMP BARREL FROM PICKUP BARREL DROPPEDFINGER
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS GETTING OFF A LOCOMOTIVE AND STEPPED ON A ROCK, TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.
September 29, 1990
WV · Coal
brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPL OPERATING NO.3 LOCOMOTIVE WHEN TRAVELING TO SURFACE AT 3 EAST HILL,SMELLED FUMES & SMOKE FROM MOTOR WHICH CAUSED LUNGS TO HURT.
September 29, 1990
UT · Coal
examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner
POWERED HAULAGE
Energy West Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING PICK UP STRUCK HEAD ON CAB STRAINED NE CK AND BACK
September 29, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Aggregates Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
N/A.
EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING STUCK MATERIAL ON TOP OF A FEEDER BIN HE SAID HE STRUCK A PIECE OF ROCK WITH HIS SHOVEL & A PIECE OF IT CHIPPED OFF & FLEW IN HIS LEFT EYE
September 29, 1990
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING REMOVE BELT ROLLER FRAMES IN ORDER TO MAKE A SPLICE ON THE OVERLAND BELT. WHILE REMOVING THE ROLLER IT FELL OVER STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT THUMB. THIS CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO RECEIVE A LACERATION WHICH SUTURES AND A SIMPLE FRACTURE.
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Struck by flying object
FOREIGN BODY IN EYE.
San Juan Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING OUT DIRT FROM PRIMARY CONVEYOR;THEN HE WENT TO FUEL UP GENERATOR AND SLIPPED IN MUD WHICH CAUSED HIS BACK TO GO OUT OF PLACE.
September 29, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIPE OUT OF OPENING IN BALL MILL WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS NECK.
September 29, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
NYCO Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BAG OF GARNET AND FELT SOMETHING GIVE IN HIS RIGHT TESTICLE.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SMALL PRY BAR PRYING RAIL TRUCKS THROUGH A TRACK SWITCH. ON 9-30-990 HE EXPERIENCED PAINS TO HIS LOWER BACK. HE FELT THE PRYING OF THE RAIL TRUCKS THE PROCEEDING DAY CAUSE D THE BACK PAINS.
September 29, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunshine Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING 110# SACKS, SPRAINED HIP.
Nats Creek Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE PULLING A BELT DRIVE THE CHAIN BROKE STRIKING THE VICTIM IN THE FACE
September 29, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND WITH A HAMMER WHILE USING A HAMMER & PUNCH-CONTUSION LEFT HAND. BEING MISSING WORK 10/6/90.
Joshua Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE WALKING FROM THE LAMPHOUSE TO THE PARKING AREA, HE STEPPED ON A LARGE ROCK WITH THE BALL OF HIS LEFT FOOT AND PUT HIS WEIGHT DOWN ON HIS HEEL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FOOT AND ANKLE.
September 29, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kiah Creek Mining Company · Struck by falling object
PERSON ATTEMPTING TO TAKE CAR ANCHOR DOWN BY REMOVING CHAIN FROM AROUND ANCHOR BOLT WHEN LOOSE ROCK FELL FROM ROOF HITTING HIM ON ARM & LEG.
September 29, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
City Wide Asphalt Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING HAUL RIG WHEN STEERIN GHWEEL PULLED AROUND FOR UNKNOWN REASON AND HURT SHOULDER.
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
EMPL WAS PULLING DOWN ON V BELTS TO TURN REDUCTION GEAR FINGER WENT BETWEEN PULLEY & V BELTS CUTTING FINGER.
September 29, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP IN THE #2 ENTRY FACE AREA OF THE 2ND LEFT OFF TURKEY MAINS SECTION, MMU # 005-0. AS HE WAS SPOT BOLTING WHERE MINER HAD CUT OUT BOLTS, HE WAS LOWERING THE CANOPY TO MO VE THE BOLTING MACHINE. HE PLACED HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE HEAD OF THE DRILL TO STEADY IT AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL MASHING THE TIP OF HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER. THE DOCTOR CLEANED, CLIPPED THE
September 28, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS WALKING UP THE STAIRS AT THE PRIMARY CRUSHER ABOUT HALF WAY UP THE FLIGHT HE BUMPED HIS RT FOOT ON THE NEXT STAIRSTEP JUST BEHIND THE STEEL TOE OF HIS SAFETY SHOE SWELLING DEVELOP ED & HE WAS SENT TO SEE HIS DOC
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE AND HIS PARTNER WERE MOVING TIES BENEATH THE TRACK. THE TIES ARE MOVED BY BOTH EMPLOYEES STICKING A PICK INTO THE TIE AND PULLING IT. EMPLOYEE STUCK HIS PICK AND TURNED TOWARD HIS PAR TNER WITH HIS HAND EXTENDED AND THE PARTNER'S PICK WAS JUST BEING SWUNG. THE PICK POINT STRUCK EMPLOYEES HAND IN THE AIR. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A PUNCTURE, LEFT HAND AND DISPLACED FRACTUR
Smoot Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
GETTING IN SCOOP SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST SCOOP, INJ R RIBS
Snoqualmie Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects
SLIPPED AND BANGED KNEE ON WASH PLANT
September 28, 1990
IL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WALKING BACK BEHIND MINER, LARGE ROCK GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN CONVEYOR & ROOF, SHOT OUT, STRIKING LEFT LOWER LEG AND LEFT GREAT TOE & 2ND TOE. FRACTURE GREAT TOE.
September 28, 1990
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hobet Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING POPLAR POLE 8' LONG BY 4" DIAMETER EMPL FELT DULL ACHE IN LOWER BACK. UPON INITIAL EXAMINATION HE WAS RELEASED TO RETURN TO WORK. ON 10/9 PAIN GREW IN SERVERITY RESULTING IN DR R ECOMMENDING TIME OFF. FIRST DAY MISSED 10/10.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS PLACING TIMBERS ON GROUND FOR CONVEYOR INSTALLATION WHEN HE SPRAINED BACK.
September 28, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
DIRT FLEW INTO RIGHT EYE.
September 28, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calaveras Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE CLEANING UP A SPILL (ROUTINE) WITH A SHOVEL, EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A GRATE AND CAUGHT FOOT IN GRATE, THIS CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE, HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE WHILE FALLING, THIS TWIST AN D FALL RESULTED IN A FRACTURED ANKLE.
September 28, 1990
MD · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
INJ DRILLING TOP DURING ROOF BOLTING OPERATIONS.PIECE OF ROCK FELL STUCK CANOPY AND BROKE.ONE SMALLER PIECE STRUCK EMPL ON RIGHT ARM.
September 28, 1990
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Krafft Gravel Inc · Fall from machine
PUTTING OIL IN LOADER, FELL FROM TOP OF PLATFORM FRACT SKULL BRUISED SHOULDER AND ELBOW
September 28, 1990
KY · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Jackal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MINER HELPER WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE CABLE LOOSE FROM BOOM WHILE MINER WAS MOVING MINER CAUGHT HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE,BETWEEN RIB AND BOOM IN CROSS ENTRY BETWEEN #7 AND #8.
September 28, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
D & K Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
SOME LOOSE COAL CAME RIB & HIT ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR IN BACK.
September 28, 1990
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL CARRYING 4" POLY PIPE IN 40'SECTIONS ON SHOULDER WITH 3 OTHER PEOPLE.STARTED EXPERIENCING BACK,HIP AND LEG PAINS. Y
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE STATED THAT HE WAS PUTTING ON A BELT GUARD WITH CHANNEL LOCKS WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF TOOL BEING USED AND HAND STRUCK HIS RIGHT EYE.
Miller Brothers Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I NAME WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOAD A COAL TRUCK TIRE ON TO THE BACK OF THE TIRE TRUCK WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK. HE AT FIRST THOUGHT HE WOULD BE ALRIGHT THEN AS THE DAY WENT ON HE EXPERIENCED MORE, AND MORE PAIN. HE THEN REPORTED IT TO THE SUPERVISOR, WHO SENT HIM HOME TO GO TO THE DR.
September 28, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
John B Harris Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME HAD JUST BEEN WORKING ON DOZER AND WAS WALKING AWAY WHEN HE STEPPED IN GROUSER TRACK AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.
September 28, 1990
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fountain Blue Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING OF ROCK DUST IN SCOOP PREPARING TO DUST. LIFTING WRONG RESULTING IN INJURY TO LOWER BACK.
September 28, 1990
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Energy West Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
CUTTING METAL WITH TORCH WHEN A PIECE OF MOLTEN SLAG WENT INTO BOOT CAUSING A SMALL BURN ON L FOOT WHICH LATER CONTRACTED INFECTION.
Leeco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL ALLEDGES HE WAS DRAGGING COMEALONG OVER TO BELTLINE TO HELP REPAIR BROKEN BELT WHEN HOOK CAUGHT ON ROCK & PULLED HIM BACKWARDS.
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
BOLTING UP. PORT A POWER JUMPED BACK AND HIT RIGHT HAND.
New Mexico Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL REPLACING AIR COMPRESSOR ON 8149 RAMCAR,WHEN LOWER BACK STARTED HURTING.WENT ON REGULAR DAYS OFF AND CAME INTO WORK 10-1.BACK GOT TO HURTING WORSE.THEN TAKEN TO DR STARTED LOSING TIME 10- 2-90.
September 28, 1990
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lannon Stone Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING THE SCREEN ON THE CRUSHER. TURNED WRONG THROWING HIS BACK OUT.
September 28, 1990
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
TRIPPED ON PIECE OF CURTAIN AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE,NECK AND BACK.ORIGINAL INJURY OCCURRED 9-28-90 BUT LOST TIME BEGAN 10-23-90.
September 28, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magma Copper Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BARRING A LARGE BOULDER FROM BENEATH THE CONTROL BOARD. MUCK CAME DOWN THE DRAW POINT CAUSING HIM TO STEP BACK. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND GRABBED THE CONTROL ROD RING. HIS FINGER WA S CAUGHT BETWEEN THE ROD AND THE CONTROL BOARD WHEN THE MUCK HIT THE CONTROL BOARD. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN AN AVULSED PAD, RIGHT INDEX FINGER.
September 28, 1990
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
OTHER
Holnam Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPL WAS OFF WORK FOR 71 DAYS BECAUSE OF PAIN. BECAUSE THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC INCIDENT & BECAUSE SYMPTOMS THIS TIME WERE SIMILAR TO 7/28/87 INJ DR HAS INDICATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY RECURRENCE OF ORIGINAL.
September 28, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk Run Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS LOADING 4' GLUE BOLTS ONTO THE ROOF BOLTER.THE BOLTS WERE ON THE MINE FLOOR AND WHEN HE REACHED FOR THEM HE FLET LIKE A STRETCHED TOO FAR AND PULLED SOMETHING ON HIS BACK.THIS IS A RECURRENCE OF AN OLD BACK INJURY.
P B & G Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
TRAMMING ROOF DRILL FROM FACE AREA COAL AND ROCK ROLLED OFF RIB HITTING HIM IN LEFT THIGH.
September 28, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS USING A STEEL BAR TO OPEN THE BOTTOM DOOR ON A RAILCAR WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED AND HE FELL FORWARD HITTING HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE RAIL.HIS KNEE REAMINED PAINFUL AND SWO LLEN AND HE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION 11-14-90
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LINING UP CHAIN GUARD COVER TO INSERT BOLT ON STAMLER WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK. RECEIVED A DISABLED FOR WORK SLIP FROM DOCTOR ON 10-16-90.
September 28, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
MOVEMENT OF TRUCK SEAT AGGITATED BACK CONDITION.
Valley Camp Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS TIGHTENING SET SCREWS ON BIT LUGS ON CONTINUOUS MINER.
September 28, 1990
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Liter'S Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL OPENING METAL BIN DOOR ON SIDE OF HOPPER-TYPE PIECE OF EQUIP WHEN EXPERIENCED DISCOMFORT IN UPPER BACK.
September 28, 1990
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
HE HAD HIS FEET CUT OUT FROM UNDER HIM WITH A BUGGY CABLE AND WHEN HE FELL HE BROKE HIS LEFT WRIST.
September 28, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Corona Industrial Sand Project · Fall onto or against objects
HE CLIMBING DOWN STAIRS WHEN HE SLIPPED AND LOST HIS FOOTING. EE GRABBED FOR LADDER WITH BOTH HANDS AND HIT LADDER HAND HOLDS WITH BOTH HANDS. THUMB BEGAN HURT. RIGHT HAND DID NOT BOTHER. FRA CTURE ON RIGHT HAND.
Morton Salt Division · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING PLATFORM OF SALT AND DEBRIS. HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A PAD-EYE.
September 28, 1990
IL · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED ON FILM OF MATERIAL ON FLOOR WHILE WALKING THROUGH PREP PLANT & HURT LEFT ANKLE.
September 28, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glasgow Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING PIPE ON TRAILER FELT PAIN L SHOULDER
September 28, 1990
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS DRILLING ANGLE HOLE FOR TRUSS BOLT. ATRS WAS SET & CANOPY JACK WAS SET. EMPL HAD JUST CHECKED ROOF AREA FOR LOOSE ROCK WHEN DRILLING PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 24" IN DIAMETER AVG 1" THICK FELL OUT BETWEEN DRILL POINT & LAST TRUSS STRIKING EMPL ON HEAD PUSHING HIM AGAINST BOLTER. SOME OF ROCK HAD JUST FALLEN PREVIOUSLY.
September 28, 1990
PA · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Prushnok Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS WALKING BY THE AIR TANK IN THE BACK PART OF THE DRAGLINE AND AS HE WAS WALKING BY THE AIR TANK HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE LOW OVER HANGING SECTION OF THE ROOF OF THE DRAGLINE. HE DID NO T MISS ANY WORK UNTIL 10-2-90.
September 28, 1990
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVING TWO OTHER MECHANICS REPAIRING A DOZER WHEN HE STEPPED FROM THE BED OF A MECHANIC T RUCK ONTO TO THE PUSH ARM OF THE DOZER THE EMPLOYEE FELL STRIKING HIS RT FOREARM ON TH E DOZER TRACK
September 28, 1990
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS WALKING THU 3-2 CROSSCUT, TOWARD 2 HEADING. IN 2 HEADING THERE IS A 12 IN. DIFFERENCE IN THE MINE FLOOR LEVEL, WHICH WAS GRADED FOR CLEARANCE TO TRAVEL UNDER VENTILATION TUBING. IN JURED FAILED TO SEE THE DROP OFF AND STEPPED DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING SEVERE PAIN TO LOWER AND MIDDLE PART OF BACK AND TO HIS RIGHT LEG.
September 28, 1990
WV · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
OTHER
Long Term Coal Company Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
NO NARRATIVE.
September 27, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Manville Sales Corp · Struck by flying object
CLEANING OUT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT-BLOWER LINE-WHEN BACK PRESSURE BLEW DUST INTO I.NAME FACE.FELT FOREIGN BODY SENSATION IN RIGHT EYE.WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS.
September 27, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
COMING DOWN OFF LADDER LOST GRIP, FELL TO GROUND
September 27, 1990
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cosby-Carmichael Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A CHAIN FROM LOADER BUCKET BUCKET SLIPPED 5-6INCHES & STRUCK I NAME IN THE HEAD
Betty B Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE CAUGHT HIS LEFT AHND BETWEEN THE BELT CLAMP WHILE HE WAS REPAIRING THE BELT.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 5 GAL. CAN OF DIESEL FUEL GOING DOWN A HILL BEHIND THE 710 ELEVATOR AND TWISTED HER LEFT KNEE.
Domtar Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWO HAUL TRUCKS WERE PARKED WITH OPERATORS TALKING TO ONE ANOTHER.EMPL HAD RIGHT FOOT DANGLING ON CATWALK.ACCIDENTLY HIT BRAKE RELEASE AS HE LEANED BACK.TRUCK ROLLED INTO THE OTHER AND THE OTH ER CATWALK HIT FOOT.
September 27, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS MOVING CONTINOUS MINER CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN NECK AREA.
September 27, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
P B & G Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
SET ATRS AGAINST TOP A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE LOOSE SLIDING DOWN THE ATRS HITTING THE OPERATOR IN UPPER RIGHT LEG.
September 27, 1990
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
South Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS OPERATING HIS BRIDGE VERY CLOSE TO THE RIB AND ANOTHER BRIDGE PULLED HIM INTO THE RIB.
September 27, 1990
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Pryor Stone Inc · Struck against stationary object
STEPPED OUT OF TRUCK ONTO A ROCK.
Shannopin Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS GETTING OUT OF A CM CONTROL COMPARTMENT WHEN HE STEPPED ON A PILE OF COAL AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
September 27, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peter Fork Mining Company · Struck by flying object
OTHER WORKER WERE WORKING ON STRAIGHTENING A FRAME ON A LOADER. EE WAS WORKING ON ANOTHER PROJECT 25 FT AND AWAY A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF LOADER FLYING THRU AIR HITTING HIM PENETRATING HIS B ODY AT ARM AND CHEST AREA.
September 27, 1990
IL · Coal
examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner
POWERED HAULAGE
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck against a moving object
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED WHEN T HE PERSONNEL CARRIER HE WAS OPERATING DERAILED & CAUSED HIM TO STRIKED THE D/C MOTOR ON THE JITNEY WHILE TRAVELING ALONG THE TRACK THE JITNEY DERAILED AFTER IT STRUCK ROOF MATERIAL LYING ON THE RAILS THE EMPLOYEE INJURED BOTH KNEES & HIS RIBS IN THE INCIDENT
September 27, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
MANTRIP TRAVELED THROUGH #4 X-OVER AGAINST RED LIGHT & STOPPED MANTRIP IN #4 X-OVER ON 2 SOUTH SIDE.MOTORMEN BRINGING SUPPLY CARS TO SWITCH WHEN THEY REALIZED THE SUPPLY CARS HAD CUT OFF OF MO TOR.MOTORMEN TRIED TO SLOW TRIP UP BUT PUSHED MOTOR AROUND SWITCH AND STRUCK MANTRIP.
September 27, 1990
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Creek Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHEN HE WAS CHANGING A SCRAPPER ONT EH NO. 3 BELT HEAD THE SCRAPPER SCRATCHED HIS LEG WHICH BECAME INFECTED FOUR DAYS LATER. THE EMPLOYEE DIDN'T MISS WORK UNTIL 10-2-90 AND DID NOT REPORT THE ACCIDENT TO THE OPERATOR UNTIL 11-9-90. THIS IS WHEN THE OPERATOR RECEIVED THE WORKER COMPENSATION FORM ON THE ACCIDENT.
September 27, 1990
WV · Coal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL STANDING LIFTING BAG OF ROCKDUST OUT SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE REPORTS HE FELT PAIN IN UPPER BACK AND NECK.
Reynolds Metals Company · Struck by falling object
LOADING 100 LB BAGGED ABRASIVE ON MANLIFT TREADS,1 BAG SLIPPED & FELL 10'CONTACTING WORKMAN ON HARD HAT AND SHOULDER.SAFETY DEPT IMMEDIATELY NOFTIFIED,DETERMINED THAT ALTHOUGH AMBULATORY & COH ERENT WITH FULL USE OF EXTREMITIES,SHOULD BE EXAMINED BY DR.TRANSFERED BY AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL .EXAM & X-RAYS,RELEASED TO RETURN 10-1 -REEXAM.
September 27, 1990
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
OTHER
EMPL WAS OFF WORK FOR RECURRENCE OF ATTACHED 70001 REPORT. PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL 39 DAYS TO EMPLS INCIDENT 7/2789.
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE PICKED UP A BOX OF GLUE OFF OF ROOF BOLTER AND HURT THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK.
September 27, 1990
KY · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
POWERED HAULAGE
Prater Branch Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS JOLTED WHILE BEING TRANSPORTED ON MANTRIP AT ABOUT 15 BREAKS FROM PORTAL SAID HE WASITTING LEANED OVER WHEN HE WAS JOLTED DR COULD FIND NO DAMAGE
September 27, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS TRYING TO FREE A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL FROM A DRILLED HOLE IN THE MINE ROOF. THE DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF THE HOLE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND THE SECOND KNUCKLE .
September 27, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE STARTED TO STAND UP AFTER REPAIRING S/CAR WHEN HIS LEFT KNEE STARTED TO HURT.
September 27, 1990
VA · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL PICKING UP BOX OF BITS TO SET THEM ON SHEARER AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.THIS HAPPENED IN JACK LINE WHERE JACKS WERE LOW.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from machine
EXAMINING MINE. STEPPED THRU TAILGATE AND ONTO PANLINE. SLIPPED ON DAMP PANLINE AND FELL, STRIKING SHOULDER ON PANLINE.
September 27, 1990
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AN ACCUMULATION OF COAL FINES FROM THE GROUND ONTO A MOVING CONVEYOR. AS HE LIFTED THE SHOVEL TO PLACE THE MATERIAL ONTO THE CONVEYOR HE BEGAN FEELING PAIN IN HIS L EFT GROIN.
September 27, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
A LARGE PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING EE IN HEAD. NECK AND BACK WHILE HE WAS BENT OVER REPAIRING YOKE ON SCOOP.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE & HELPER WERE TRYING TO PICK UP THE END OF A 60# RAIL WITH RAIL THONGS THE RAIL WAS STUCK IN THE MUD AS THEY PULLED UP TRYING TO FREE IT FELT PAIN IN BACK.
September 27, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS AS SHE WAS SHOVELING COAL SPILLAGE AT 53 #1 BELT SHE FELT PAIN IN BACK AS SHE SHOVELED COAL UP ONTO BELT.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKED INTO I BEAM AT PORTAL FELL BACK TO GROUND
September 27, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal Miners Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLEANING AROUND BRAKER ROCK CAME OFF BELT STRUCK ON HAND
Nuggett Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS SERVICING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WITH A LUBE GUN. AS HE WAS COMING OFF THE EQUIPMENT HE MADE AN AWKWARD STEP AND FELL STRIKING A ROCK WITH HIS LEFT KNEE WHICH BROKE THE KNEE CAP. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED.
September 27, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL SITTING IN HALLWAY IN MINE LISTENING TO SAFETY PRESENTATION.WHEN HE STOOD UP FELT PAIN IN BACK.RODE TO POWDER MAGAZINE WITH ANOTHER PERSON .DID NO WORK AND LATER CAME OF MINE AND WENT HOM E.REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT.
September 27, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Pyro Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE LET FOOT GET BACK UNDER SEAT OF ROOF BOLTER AS HE WAS TRAMMING TO FACE AND BRUISED ANKLE.
September 27, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Meador Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAA GETTING HIS DRILL STEEL OFF PINNER AND SOME ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS AND HIT HIS LEFT AHND AND FINGER.
September 27, 1990
WV · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
P 9 SECTION HELPING MECHANIC REPAIR TRAM CHAIN ON LOADER TRAM CHAIN & TOP TRAM SPROCKET FELL ON RT HAND CAUSING AN AVULSION AT BASE OF LITTLE FINGER IN PALM OF HAND
September 27, 1990
TN · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
MACHINERY
B G L Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
TAKING LAST CUTT OFF BACK SIDE OF WING ON PILLAR.LEAVING 4'TO10' PEG BECAUSE ROLES,ROLE FELL OUT ON LOADER.
September 27, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT OF THE STANDARD SHUTTLE CAR AND HE TWISTED AROUND TO CHANGE DIRECTION. HE STATED THAT WHEN HE TWISTED HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 27, 1990
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE HAD DRILLED A HOLE IN THE MINE ROOF AND THE UPPER SECTION OF THE DRILL STEELE HUNG OIN ROOF.WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLIM UPON THE DRILL BOOM HE PLACED HIS HAND ON THE ROTATING HEAD.THE UPP ER DRILL STEEL SUDDENLY FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIS HAND.
WHILE MOVING SIDE PLATE OF VIBRATING SCREEN,PLAYTE DROPPED ON EMPLOYEES LEFT FOOT BREAKING HIS TOE.EMPLOYEE HAD HARD TOED SHOES ON.
Hobet Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
PROBLEM (ALLEGED) WAS CAUSED BY CRAWLING BACK AND FORTH UNDER A GROUND SUPPORTED CONVEYOR. WAS NOT INITIALLY REPORTED AS JOB RELATED PROBLEM (QUESTION CAUSE REPORTED).
September 27, 1990
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alaska Gold Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL CHECKING WATER LEVEL ON PUMP POND AND SLIPPED ON ICE HURTING HIS BACK.
September 27, 1990
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cadman Rock Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING A LIGHT PLANT EQUIPPED WITH A TELERUPING & ADJUSTING STANDARD WITH THE MANUAL HAND CRANE THIS IS A REGULAR PART OF HIS JOB THAT HE DID IN EACH SHIFT HE WORKED THIS ONE PARTICULAR INCIDENT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RT ELBOWTHE RESULTING INJURY WAS DIAGNOSED AT AN ELBOW SPRAIN
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING OFF SCOOP TO CHECK BOLTER TWISTED BACK
September 27, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A TEMPORARY BRATTICE, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK AND HE REMAINED IN A CROUCH POSITION.
September 27, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
B & B Gravel Company · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING DJB BUMPED KNEE
September 27, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Williams & Son Slate & Tile Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOADING GARBAGE ON TRUCK, LG PC SLID LANDED ON FINGER MIDDLE OF L HAND
September 27, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bucks County Crushed Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL DRIVING EUC.GOT OUT,LOADED TRUCK AND WHILE GETTING BACK INTO TRUCK,THE DOOR HIT HIS BACK.
Massillon Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BENT OVER WITH A FLOAT TROWELLING CEMENT AND FELT PAIN ON STANDING UP- WENT DOWN LEG AND INJURED FELL DOWN.
September 27, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DRIVER WAS EXITING EUCLID HAUL TRUCK AT LOADOUT FACILITY WHEN HE EITHER LOST BALANCE OR TWIST ED FOOT & RT KNEE STRUCK STEEL SUPPORT (I-BEAM)
Nick Waycaster Stone · Fall to the walkway or working surface
DRILL STILL STUCK HAD WRENCH ON STEEL TURNING IT BACK OUT OF HOLE WHEN STEEL BROKE LOOSE TWISTING EE AND CAUSING HIM TO FALL.
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS SEPERATING VENTILATION TUBES WHEN ON EEND OF TUBE DROPPED CASUING HIM TO TWIST SHOULDER.
September 27, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
miner, prospector, nec
MACHINERY
Heathermoor Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object
TILE SAW COVER FELL ON EE S HAND CUTTING THE INDEX FINGER, LEFT HAND TENDON CUT SUTURES AND FINGER REQUIRED.
September 27, 1990
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Swenson Granite Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL DRILLING SMALL PIECE OF GRANITE WHEN CORNER BROKE OFF AND EMPL FELL.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS CARRYING CRIB TIES WHENEVER HE STEPPED OVER ROLL OF CONCRETE BLOCKS WITH RIGHT LEG & CAUGHT LEFT BOOT ON BLOCK & WENT DOWN ON LEFT KNE E.
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LINE UP THE SHELL SCANNER ON 2 KILN WHEN A SMALL PARTICLE OF ALUMINUM BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. HIS EYE WAS SCRACHED UPON RUBBING. SMALL PARTICLE REMOVED BY DR.
September 27, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
outside foreman, leadman
MACHINERY
Boone Quarries · Flash burns (welding)
HE WAS SUPERVISING WORK ON PLANT. WHEN LIGHT FROM AN ARC WELDER BEING USED NEARBY CAUSED A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS EYES.
September 27, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Auxvasse Stone & Gravel Co · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
PLANT WAS BROKE DOWN. PLANT OPERATOR WAS LAYING UNDER SCALPER CUTTING BOLTS OFF. LIME DUST AND METAL SHAVINGS FELL INTO EYE.
September 27, 1990
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Hibbing Taconite Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A ROCK FROM THE PRIMARY ORE CONVEYOR ROCK ROLLED AND PINCHED HIS LEFT AHND BETWEEN IT AND IDLER FRAME.
September 27, 1990
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ltv Steel Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A JUNCTION BOX AND FELT A JOLT IN HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG.
September 27, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
OTHER
Marblehead Lime Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE WORKING SOMETHING GOT INTO LEFT EYE. FOREIGN BODY ABRASIONS.
September 27, 1990
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE HAS A CHRONIC BACK PROBLEM OF WHICH THE ORIGINAL INJURY IS NOT WELL DOCUMENTED ON 9-27-90 HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK BUT HIS DR DID NOT BELIEVE IT WAS WORK RELATED UPON FURTHER INVE STIGATION AND MEDICAL EXAMS THE CASE WAS DETERMINED TO BE WOEKR RELATED AND ACCEPTED BY THE WORKERS COMPENSATION CARRIER ON 12-27-90.
September 27, 1990
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THIS IS A CONTRACTOR. HE WAS CARRYING LADDER OVER HIS HEAD, LOOKING UP. HE DID NOT SEE 12" DROP FROM WOODEN MAT TO DECK OF CRANE BARGE. HE TOOK A MIS-STEP, LOSING HIS BALANCE. FRACTURE TO LEFT ANKLE IN THREE PLACES. ESTIMATED DISABILITY 3 MONTHS.
Century Granite Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON BLOCK STORAGE YARD AND STEPPED ON A PIECE OF WOOD WITH A NAIL PROTRUDING. THE NAIL PENETRATED THE SOLE OF HIS SHOE AND INTO HIS FOOT.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
5 NORTH 70 BLOCK: EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING A METAL FLOP GATE, CAUGHT RING FINGER OF LEFT HAND BETWEEN GATE AND FRAME.
September 26, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Russell Minerals West Frankfort Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING "CRUSHER". STOP BUTTON WAS PUSHED BUT NOT LOCKED IN. OPERATOR STARTED CRUSHER FROM OPERATOR'S PANEL. EMPLOYEE WAS CAUGHT AND PULLED INTO DRIVE TIRES. RESULTING INJURY CON SISTS OF 5 BROKEN RIBS AND BRUISES.
September 26, 1990
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
STARTED MISSING TIM AGAIN ON 9/26/90 FROM 7/14/88 INJURY.
September 26, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED, HE WAS USING HAMMER TO KNOCK OUT BOLTS THAT WERE CUT OFF, AND A PIECE OF METAL SLIVER WENT INTO (1) HAND BETWEEN THUMB AND INDEX FINGER.
September 26, 1990
VA · Coal
driller operator
MACHINERY
EMPL DRILLING COAL WITH SMALL HAND DRILL WHEN SLUG OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT FOOT.
September 26, 1990
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Adena Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING HANG MINER CABLE-HE GOT HIS SHOULDERS UNDER THE CABLE SO THAT HE COULD HELP LIFT THE CRANE SO IT COULD BE TIED UP.THE CABLE WAS STRETCHED TIGHT THEREBY CAUSING LOWER BACK MUSCLE STRAIN.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by flying object
NAIL FROM NAIL GUN GLANCED OFF WOOD & PENETRATED INSIDE LEFT LEG ABOVE KNEE
Roehl Granite Inc · Fall from machine
HE JUMPED FROM THE TRACK OF THE SHOVEL TO THE GROUND AND REINJURED LOWER BACK LEFT SIDE.
September 26, 1990
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benwood Limestone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN UNLOADING 50# BAGS OF ROCK DUST FROM THE TRAM CONVEYOR & STACKING THEM ON A PALLET. EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A PALLET & A BOARD BROKE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE. SAID HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK BUT KEPT WORKING THINKING ITWOULD WORK ITSELF OUT.
September 26, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING ON HOIST CYLINDER TO PUT PIN IN MACK STOCK TRUCK.
Freeman & Sons · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ROCK FROM LOADER JUMPED HIT KNEE
September 26, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wyandot Dolomite Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS ATTEMPTING TO SHOVEL OUT A LIME BIN WHEN THE INJURY OCCURRED. HE HAD PLACED A METAL HANDLE SHOVEL IN THE BIN BEFORE HE CLIMBED UP INTO IT. AS HE PLACED HIS HAND ON THE EDGE OF THE B IN THE SHOVEL FELL OVER STRIKING HIS THUMB.
September 26, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlas Gold Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE NEVER REPORTED AN INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT,BUT RATHER WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON HER DAYS OFF DOCTOR ASSOCIATED CONDITION WITH ACTIVITY AT WORK,ALTHOUGH EMPLOYEE HAD ONLY WORKED A TOTAL OF 23 SHIFTS.DOCTOR THEN REFERRED EMPLOYEE TO ANPTHER DOCTOR FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSIS.SECOND DOCTOR THEN RETURNED EMPLOYEE TO WWORK WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS,HOWEVER EMPLOYEE MISSED 4 DAYS OF WORK.WE ARE ST
September 26, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED OPENED THE CAB DOOR TO GET OFF TRUCK AT THE END OF THE SHIFT AS HE BEGAN TO STAND-UP FROM THE SEAT HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK HE SEEN A DOC THAT DAY WHO TOLD HIM TO REST FOR 24 H OURS
September 26, 1990
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H B Mellott Estate Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING ACROSS ROAD AND STEPPED BACK TO GET OUT OF TRUCKS WAY HIS KNEE GAVE OUT.
September 26, 1990
ME · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon Maine Inc · Fall from machine
CLIMBING OUT OF LOADER.STEPPED INTO HOLE.LOST BALANCE,FELL,AND HURT BACK.
American Barite Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A SHEET OF EXPANDING METAL AND HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS CHEST.
September 26, 1990
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North American Salt Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE NOTICED A TINGLING A NUMBNESS IN LEFT SHOULDER AS EARLY AS 09-16-90,WHEN EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM CATCHING BAGS FROM A SWIVEL STACKER TO A PICKING TABLE.ON 09-26-90,EMPLOYEE BECAME CONC ERN AND ASKED FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.AFTER TREATMENT,HE CONTINUED TO WORK HIS REGULAR JOB UNTIL 10-10-90,WHEN HE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY AND RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY.
September 26, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
MACHINERY
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Flash burns (welding)
EMPL SPOT WELDING METAL PLATE ON #1 FEED BOWL.STINGER STRUCK METAL AND ARCED WHILE HE WAS LOOKING AT IT BURNING BOTH EYES./
September 26, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Keystone Granite Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HIT ON RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD BY CHAINS USED TO LIFT GRANITE BLOCKS OUT OF QUARRY.
Calaveras Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS SEARCHING FOR A SUMP PUMP TO PUMP OUT A SPACE WITH EXCESS WATER AND FELL ON THE GROUND WHICH RESULTED IN LACERATIONS ON THE KNEE AND BRUISES ON THE LEFT HIP. THE EMPLOYEE FELL DUE TO A MISSING MANHOLE COVER, COVER WAS NOT REPLACED BY PRIOR EMPLOYEE WHO ORIGINALLY REMOVED THE COVER.
September 26, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
California Portland Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THROUGH A HALLWAY RESPONDINTO AN EQUIPMENT ALARM WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A CONDUIT COVER(ERICSON CABLE SHIELD) ON THE FLOOR.HE LANDED FACE DOWN TOWARD THE FLOOR HIS AHNDS PAL M DOWN CATCHING AND HOLDING HIS UPPER BODY OFF THE FLOOR.HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 26, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STTUCK METAL WITH HAMMER, PC OF IT FLEW OFF STRICKING HIM
September 26, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Krause Construction Inc · Fall onto or against objects
DISMOUNTING FROM FRONT LOADER, FOOTING WAS WET WITH RAIN, SLIPPED, STRIKING SELF ON MACHINE, HITTING RIGHT AND LEFT SHOULDER, ELBOW AND RIGHT WRIST.
September 26, 1990
WY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CHANGING TIRE ON BE BACKHOE- LIFTED TIRE STRAINED RIGHT HIP.
September 26, 1990
WY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lion Coal Company · Fall from machine
CLEANING OFF TAILGATE OF TRUCK ON TOP OF GRIZZLEY WHEN HE MISSED HIS STEP AND FELL THROUGH GRIZZLEY SCREEN CUTTING RIGHT SHIN AND REQ 10-12 STITCHES.
Patriot Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE TIGHTING THE HAND WHEEL BRAKE ON A 100 TON R.R. CAR THE EE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
September 26, 1990
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lady H Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING SAMPLE BAG PULLED R GROIN
Farco Mining Company Of Texas · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MOVING CABLE EMPL BENT TO LIFT CABLE UP & HURT BACK
September 26, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
EE WAS ASSIGNED JOB OF DRILLING HOLES IN HARD BUILD UP IN 1-F CLINKER FEEDER TANK. HE USED A SMALL JACKHAMMER TO DRILL WITH AND DEVELOPED A BLISTER ON THE INSIDE OF HIS RIGHT THUMB. WHEN HE RE PORTED FOR WORK ON SEPT 29 IT WAS NOTED THAT HISTHUMB HAD BECOME INFECTED AND HE WAS SENT TO A PHYSICIAN FOR TREATMENT. HE STARTED TO LOST TIME ON SEPT 30.
September 26, 1990
OK · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS ON DRAGLINE,WHILE DISMOUNTING FROM DRAGLINE HE SLIPPED AND FELL.
September 26, 1990
OH · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WALKED AROUND LOADER AFTER IT HAD BEEN WASHED. WHEN HE CLIMBED ONTO WALKWAY, HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL.
September 26, 1990
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Costain Coal Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS DROPPING RR CARS IN TO LOADING POINT AFTER STOPPING CARS WITH HAND BRAKE I NAME LOOSENED THE BRAKE & STARTED DOWN LADDER ON CAR WHEN I NAME TURNED FROM LANDING AT BRAKE TO START D OWN LADDER HE STEPPED ON CLOSEST RUNG & HIS FOOTSLIPPED HE CAUGHT WITH HIS HANDS BUT HIT THE LANDING & LADDER WITH HIS BACK SKINNED & BRUISED RT LOWER ARM & MIDDLE OF BACK
Green Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS HELPING MOVE TRACTOR THAT WAS HUNG UP AND SPINNING, HE WAS KICKING ROCKS UNDER THE SPINNING TIRE TO GET BETTER TRACTION WHEN HIS FOOT CAUGHT UNDER TIRE AND INJURIED RIGHT FOOT JUST BEYO ND STEEL CAP.
September 26, 1990
IN · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
P-V Mining Company Inc · Struck by flying object
WORKER WAS USING A CHISEL AND IT SUDDENLY FLEW OUT AND HIT HIM.
September 26, 1990
CO · Coal
electrician, lineman
OTHER
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL CROSSING LOW CLEARANCE WALKWAY TO ENTER REVOLVING FRAME AREA ON 101 DRAGLINE.IN A STOOPED POSITION,RIGHT KNEE GAVE OUT CAUSING CARTILAGE DAMAGE.
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE DRIVING A 3 WHEELER T HAT THE STEERING WHEEL TWISTED REAL FAST CAUSING TO HIM TO SPRAIN HIS WRIST
September 26, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Jet Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE BOLTING ROOF, STARTED TO MOVE BOLTING MACHINE OVER, ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK LEFT HAND AND RIGHT FOOT.
September 26, 1990
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE TAILING OUT UNDERCAST (#13) OVERHANG FELLOFF OF CORNER OF BLOCK AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN BACK OF HEAD AND LEFT SHOULDER.
September 26, 1990
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PITCHING ROLLERS CAUGHT GLOVE TIP ON EDGE OF ROLLER
September 26, 1990
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by falling object
TRYING TO FREE DRILL STEEL, IT CAME LOOSE DAMAGED L HAND INDEX FINGER WHEN IT FELL
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS CLEANING & ROCKDUSTING BREAK CITED FOR LOOSE COAL. HE PICKED UP BAG OF ROCKDUST & STARTED TO SWING IT FROM SIDE TO SIDE. WHEN HE DID HE SAID HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
September 26, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Northern Counties Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ ORIGINALLY NO LOST TIME-BEGAN 10-3-90.REPAIRING RR TRACKS.INJ USING PICK REMOVING DIRT FROM AROUND TRACK AREA.PICK EMBEDDED IN DIRT AND REMOVING PICK.THE PICK HANDLE STRUCK INJ IN TESTICLE S,ACCIDENT NOT DUE TO MINERS EFFICIENCY/TRAINING
September 26, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BENDING OVER TO PICK UP OIL CAN,FELT PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF BACK AND FELL TO GROUND.WNET TO DR 9-26 RECEIVED BACK TO WORK SLIP.WENT TO DR AGAIN 10-3 AND BEGAN LOSING TIME.
September 26, 1990
WV · Coal
electrician, lineman
MACHINERY
White Flame Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL WORKING ON DRILL AND WHILE DRILLING HOLES,PIECE OF DRILL STEEL FELL FROM DRILL HIT EMPL ON HEAD.
September 26, 1990
OH · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS ASSISTING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONCRETE BLOCK STOPPING.WHILE STACKING THE BLOCKS HE EXPEREINCED SOME PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 26, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Mc Murphy Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CHANGING SUCTION HOSE ON ROOF BOLTER,ACCIDENTALLY STRUCK DOWN LEVER FOR DRILL HEAD,CAUGHT FINGER AND MASHED IT.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS GOING TO HIS JOB LOCATION AND HE WENT UNDER BELT WHENEVER HE HIT HIS HEAD ON BELT GUARD.
McElroy Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKING TABLE FLOOR AT UNDERGROUND DUMP WHILE TRYING TO PICK UP I BEAM STRAINED BACK.
September 26, 1990
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERSON WAS TIGHTENING UP A BOLT & HIS RACHET SLIPPED LOOSE & HIT HIS LITTLE FINGER HE SAID THE SOCKET ON HIS RATCHET DONT FIT THE BOLT GOOD OR THE BOLT HEAD WAS MESSED UP
September 26, 1990
AL · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS PUSHING 2W TAIL DRIVE. AS SHIELD CAME FORWARD WOOD BLOCK LOCATED BETWEEN RELAY BOX & PAN JUMPED OUT STRIKING INJURED ON RIGHT KNEE & LEG.
September 26, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copper Range Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPL RAISED HOOD ON SCOOP TO CHECK ON SHORTING OUT & GRABBRED SUPPORT ROD WHICH HAD FALLEN AGAINST BATTERY POST CASUING PROBLEM WITH SCOOP & ROD WAS HOT.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STEPPED DOWN FROM PILE OF COAL AND TWISTED KNEE.
September 26, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EMPL CHANGING GREASE FITTING ON SCREEN-ECCENTRIC COUNTERWEIGHT ROLLED AND CUT EMPL FOOT.
September 26, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Creek Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING (2) 5 GALLON CANS OF HYDRALIC OIL AND TRIPPED OVER METAL BAND USED TO HOLD A PALLET OF CANS TOGETHER.
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT INJURED WAS PUTTING CRIB BLOCK AGAINST LOWBOY AND BLOCK WITH BOTH HANDS WHILE EMPLOYEE PUSHED LOWBOY THRU SWITCH. HE CAUGHT HIS LEFT THUMB AGAINST THE LOWBOY. CUT HIS LE FT THUMB. PUT 6 STITCHES
September 26, 1990
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
INJURED BEND OVER TO THROW SWITCH FOR TRACK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
September 26, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
INJURED WAS LOADING PARTS WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL OVER A PALLET PARTS AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS UNLOADING TIMBERS OFF SUPPLY CAR AND PULLED HIS BACK ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE.
September 26, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED MAN STATED HE WAS CHANGING A BOTTOM ROLLER ON THE 8TH EAST BELT AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 9-26-90 BUT DID NOT GO TO THE DR. OR REPORT THE ACCIDENT UNTIL 10-15-9 0.
Stoney Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
HELPING MOVE BELT HIT R KNEE AGAINST ROCK ON MINE FLOOR
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS OPERATING SCOOP SCRAPING RIB WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK ROLLED OFF AND HIT HIM ON TOP OF HIS BACK AND LEFT ARM.
September 26, 1990
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Fiddle Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPL TOSSED SHOVEL ONTO BELT.SHOVEL BOUNCED BACK AND STRUCK ARM.EMPL DIDNT REALIZE INJURY UNTIL 10-17 WHEN VISITING DR FOR ANOTHER REASON.
September 26, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
I.NAME WAS DRILLING A BOLT HOLE WHEN A SMALL ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FACE. THIS INJURY REQUIRED 6 STITCHES.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE OPERATING A LONG WALL SHEARER, THE INJURED TRIPPED ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE AND FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR RESULTING IN A LOW BACK STRAIN.
Mettiki Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
WALKING OFF SECTION, WET AND SLICK LOST FOOTING SLIPPED AND FELL ON L SIDE
September 26, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS HELPING MINER CHANGE PLACES. PORTION OF MINER CABLE YHUNG FROM ROOF FELL STRIKING HIM ON HEAD SHOULDER & BACK.
September 25, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Girl Mining Joint Venture · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING UP A COMPUTER WORK DESK. SHE LIFTED THE PRINTER AND TURNED TO SET IT ON THE DESK AND SHORTLY FELT SHARP PAIN IN HER LOWER RIGHT SIDE.
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE STEPPED DOWN FROM HIS TRACK DRILL ONTO A ROCK. INJURY RESULTED IN TORN CARTILAGE IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.
Laurel Creek Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF OF THE FORKLIFT AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 25, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Navaro Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
SLUG FELL FROM TOP ON NECK AND BACK
September 25, 1990
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sands Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME HIT HIMSELF IN THE EYE WITH A SCREW DRIVER. HE STATED THAT HE HAD LAID HIS SAFETY GLASSES DOWN BECAUSE HE COULDN'T SEE. HE HAD PREVIOUS EYE SURGERY.
September 25, 1990
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
TWO FELLOW WORKERS WERE CHANGING OUT A MOTOR FROM THE FLOOR BELOW AND A SECTION OF GRATING HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE WALKWAY SO THE MOTOR COULD BE HOISTED UP. THE INJURED KNEW THE GRATING HAD BEEN REMOVED HOWEVER DURING THE DAY AS HE WAS RIGGING UP AN AIR HOSE HE STEPPED BACK AND FELL THRU THE OPENING. HE SUFFERED A SEVERE LACERATION TO THE LOWER LEFT LEG AND BRUISED LEFT SHOULDER.
September 25, 1990
ND · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bellaire Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN FROM RUBBER TIRE DOZER AND TWISTED BACK.HE DID NOT NOTIFY ANYONE THAT HE WAS INJURED UNTIL 10-08-90.HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL HE SAW A CHIROPRACTOR ON 10-10-90.PAIN INCR
September 25, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL PLACING JIG ON TRUSSES TO BE PAINTED.BACK WAS STRAINED.
September 25, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
HE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTING MACHINE AT FACE OF 002 SECTION. THE BOLTER HELPER LOWERED THE ATRS AND PIECE ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS HITTING THE TIP OF HIS FOOT. THE ROCK MEASURED 12" L ONG 8" WIDE AND 3 TO 4' THICK.
September 25, 1990
VA · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
POWERED HAULAGE
Clinchfield Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL WAS CROSING BELT BELT CAME ON KNOCKING HIM OFF & FALLING INTO BELT STRUCTURE STANDS STRUCK HIM IN CHEST.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE STATES HE CLIMBED ON HEADROLLER FRAME TO CHECK HEADROLLER SCRAPER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS LANDING ON LEFT SIDE.
September 25, 1990
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Rockville Crushed Stone Inc · Struck against a moving object
BACK OF SEAT IN LOADER #AH-24 BROKE WHILE GOING INTO STOCKPILE, THE LOADER JERKED CAUSING I.NAME TO HIT HIS HEAD ON THE BACK WINDOW AS A RESULT OF THE SEAT BREAKING.
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPL WAS WORKING ON LOG WASHER WHEN PIECE FO RUST FLEW UP & HIT HIM IN RIGHT EYE.
September 25, 1990
PA · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS REMOVING CLAMP OF STEEL YIELDABLE LEG WHEN TOP HALF OF LEG DROPPED CATCHING THUMB BETWEEN PLATE OF TOP LEG & BOTTOM LEG.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES TO SUPERVISOR THAT WHILE HE WAS LIFTING COUPLING OFF END OF KERSEY CAR, HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. MAN BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 9-28-90. HE DID NOT INFORM SAFETY DEPARTMENT THAT HE WAS MISSING WORK DUE TO INJURY UNTIL 10--11-90.
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOWERED JACKLEG TO HIM FROM ABOVE FELT PAIN LOWER BACK
September 25, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PUTTING EXTENSIONS ON ROOFBOLTS AND LIFTING INTO DUST HOLE AND STRAINED LOW BACK.
September 25, 1990
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lone Star Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPL LIFTING A BOARD TO ANOTHER EMPL,IT DROPPED AND SLID BACK INTO INJ EMPL LEFT HAND LEAVING A SPLINTER.NO DIFFICULTIES REPORTED BY EMPL UNTIL 3-29-91.OUR CO DR REFERRED HIM TO SURGEON WHO RE MOVED THE EMBEDDED SPLINTER.
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR OVERHEAD CRANE WITH PRY BAR TO REMOVE BOLT FOR BRAKE.
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL CROSSING LOWBELT STEPPED ON PIECE OF WATERLINE TWISTED RT ANKLE.
September 25, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE WALKING DOWN THE CAT WALK ENTERING THE MINE, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE CAT WALK, BRUISED BOTH KNEES.
September 25, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS LOWERING ROOF BOLTER HEAD TO THE GROUND AND HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT UNDERNEATH THE HEAD AND MINER FLOOR.
September 25, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS LOADING CEMENT BLOCKS & FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK THIS OCCURRED ON 3 WEST 7TH DEV
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SEE ORIGIJAL INJURY REPORT DA TED 01-20-89 EMPLOYEE WXPERIENCED REOCCURING BACK PAIN ON SEPT 25 1990 CAUSED BY ORIGINAL INJURY OF 01-20-89 EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER CARE OF PHYSICIAN FOR ORIGINAL INJ URY
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING OF SLATE BAR TO MOVE 60 LB RAIL ACROSS TRACK PAIN IN LOWER BACK' AND GROIN
Pontiki Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
WHILE OPERATING MANTRIP CAR ON 001 SECTION CAR 'S STEERING WHEEL SPUN AROUND HITTING EMPL WRIST.
September 25, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
DROPPED METAL RING ON RIGHT MIDDLE FINGE,R WHILE HANDLING PART. FRACTURED RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.
Simpson Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
MOVING AROUND IN SCOOP.
Green Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
TRAMING BOLTER PC OF SLATE FELL FROM ROOF STRUCK ON R WRIST
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPER JEEP STRETCHED TO LOWER TROLLY POLE TO PUT ON WIRE, FELT SHARP PAIN IN BACK
September 25, 1990
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Climax Molybdenum Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WELDING ON BACKHOE BUCKET AND BUCKET OFF OF THE STAND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO EMPL.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLED TRACK TIE FROM UNDER RAIL FELT PAIN IN HIS TO MACH
September 25, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE DEVELOPED INFECTION IN MIDDLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND, CAUSED FROM LACERATION TO FINGER ON 9-18-90.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB UP ON THE ROOF BOLTER TO WORK ON A DAMAGED JACK AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT ARM AGAINS THE MACHINE.
September 25, 1990
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE.REPORT FILED ON 10-19-90 DISABILITY BEGAN 10-19-90.
September 25, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATED THAT HE WAS PUTTING UP THE THIRD ROOF BOLT WHEN A ROCK FELL ON CANOPY AND BROKE. PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK HIM ON HIS HEAD AND NECK THE ROCK THEN FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND.
September 25, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING DOWN PLANLINE WHILE FACE WAS CLOSED UP & RAN SHOULER INTO SCU.
September 25, 1990
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cantera Dorado Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE BACK AS HE LEANED OVER TO PICK UP A PART FROM THE FLOOR. AND WASN'T ABLE TO STRAIGHTEN HIS BACK BECAUSE OF THE PAIN.
Geneva Rock Products Inc · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE WORKING NEAR CONE, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL OVER GUARD RAIL.
September 25, 1990
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Menefee Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
NECK AND SHOULDER STARTED HURTING ON 9-26-90 WHILE CLEANING IN SHOP
September 25, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Miami Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING WHEEL CHOCK, STRAINED MUSCLE IN RIGHT SIDE.
September 25, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Great Western Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RF BOLTER INJ INSTALLING RF STRAPS IT CAUGHT ON STORAGE TRAY, WHILE ALIGNING STRAP, STRAINED BACK
September 25, 1990
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Long Branch Energy · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CHANGING TIRE ON TRACTOR TRAILER. TIGHTENING LUG WITH 3/4" RATCHET AND 1 1/4" SOCKET. RATCHET SLIPPED ITSELF AND FLEW OFF AND THREW INDIVIDUAL TO LEFT PUTTING TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON RIGHT LEG AN D SNAPPED BONE IN RIGHT LEG.
September 25, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN THE UNDERGROUND AREA OF THE MINE AND TRIPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL SPRAINING HIS ANKLE.
Double R Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING MINER CABLE
September 25, 1990
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER BOLTING ROOF IN FACE AREA. SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & STRUCK SHOULDER.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CARRYING A FLITE PUMP WITH A COWORKER INJURED SLIPPED ON A BLOCK IN THE WALKWAY STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK.
September 25, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EE STATED THAT HE WAS SETTING A TIMBER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK SIX FT WIDE SIX FT LONG AND THICK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIS LEFT WRIST.
I.NAME WAS STANDING ON ONE OF THE SCALE ACCESS DOORS TRYING TO POSITION THE ONE ON THE RIGHT WHEN THE ONE HE WAS STANDING ON COLLAPSED. DEEP LACERATION ON LEFT FOREARM, BRUISED SPLEEN AND FRAC TURE RIB.
Tcg Materials (New York) Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
TWO MEN LIFTING SCREEN CLOTH HIT FINGER BETWEEN SCREEN CLOTH AND RAILING.
September 25, 1990
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS PUTTING ROPE ON TAKEUP JACK WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL. HE SUFFERED STRESS FACTURE TO TIBA & IS IMMOBILIZED FOR 10 TO 12 WEEKS.
September 25, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining Inc · Fall from machine
WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF CENTER OF THE LOADER THE EE HAND SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARD STRIKING HIP ON HYDRAULIC BLOCK.
Reynolds Metals Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TOWARDS EE TO TAK TO HIM, OTHER EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A I-BEAM AND IT ROLLED AND FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT.
September 25, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING SHUTTLE CAR TIRE INTO THE BUCKET OF A SCOOP TRACTOR.AS HE WAS LIFTING HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.FIRST DAY OFF WAS 12-19-90.INVESTIGATION COMPLETED 01-07-91.
September 25, 1990
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barrick Resources (Usa) Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT ON A CYCLONE WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND WHILE TRYING TO REGAIN IT, HE HIT HIS LEFT FINGER WITH THE WRENCH.
September 25, 1990
KY · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
MACHINERY
Eastern Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS HELPING TO CHANGE A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL WEIGHTING APPROX. 150 POUNDS. THE STEEL FELL KNOCKING HIM DOWN AND LANDING IN HIS LAP. HE LOWER RIGHT STOMACH ADN BACK WAS INJURED.
Roanoke Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL IN CRAMPED POSITION HOLDING 2'X 14" SECTION OF METAL PLATE TO BE WELDED IN CHUTE.FELT PULL IN SHOULDER.10-1 WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY BYT DR.
September 25, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mesa Materials Inc · Fall from piled material
DRIVER SLIPPED ON BERM OF BANK AND FELL 25'TO OPEN PIT AREA.RESULTED IN VARIOUS PUNCTURE WOUNDS TO HEAD,ARMS AND POSSIBLE NECK & BACK SPRAIN.
Mining Specialists Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HAD BEEN HAULING A NEW DELIVERY OF ROOF BOLTS UNDERGROUND TO KEEP OUT OF WEATHER. A BUNDLE STRAP SNAPPED AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD BY HAND INTO UNATRAC BUCKET, BENDING ONVER TO PICK UP LOAD PAIN HIT IN LOWER BACK. DID NOT PICK UP LOAD. JUST BENT OVER.
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING TIMBERS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME AND BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOWER BACK PAIN. COULD NOT ASCERTAIN SPECIFIC TIME OR INCIDENT THAT CAUSED BACK PAIN.
September 25, 1990
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Blazing Saddles Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MINER OPERATOR WAS TRAMMING MINER OUT OF #4 HEADING AS HE MADE HIS TURN TO GO INTO THE LEFT BREAK OF THE CROSSCUT THE TAIL CONVEYOR OF THE MINER STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEFT HIP. RESULT ING IN A DISLOCATED HIP.
September 25, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Doney Slate Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL BARRING SLATE STONE,BAR SLIPPED AND I.NAME LOST BALANCE,FELL 5' HITTING RIGHT HIP.
Hecla Limited · Struck by flying object
A ROCKBURST HIT WHILE HE WAS INSTALLING 1 COD BOLTS. A SLAB HIT HIS LEFT LEG, DISTOCATING THE ANKLE & FRACTURING THE LEG.
September 24, 1990
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Betty B Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LOADING CONCRETE BLOCKS INTO THE SCOOP AND HE DROPPED ONE ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.
Swensen Granite Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL USING BURNER WHEN HE TURNED HIS BODY WHILE RAISING DRILL ROD.
September 24, 1990
CO · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Wyoming Fuel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING IN A SHIELD WHEN THE BALLAST CABLE CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT WRIST.
September 24, 1990
AL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL WAS WALKING DOWN W/C BELT. HE CROSSED OVERCAST & ONE OF STEP BLOCKS CAME LOOSE ROLLED FROM UNDER HIM & CAUSED HIM TO FALL DOWN STEPS.
September 24, 1990
IL · Coal
examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner
OTHER
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
HE WAS WALKING ON 4E#1 BELT & SLIPPED ON WET SPOT AT 36 XCUT. HE TURNED LEFT ANKLE WHEN HE SLIPPED. EMPL MISSED TWO DAYS INITIALLY & RETURNED TO NOB. HE SLIPPED AGAIN REINJURING SAME ANKLE & B EGAN MISSING ON 9/25/90.
Trinity Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
CRAWLING IN MINES ON UNEVEN BOTTOM-KNEE GAVE OUT FELT SHARP PAIN.
September 24, 1990
AL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS ON TOP OF EIMCO MINER FEEDING CABLE TO WORKERS LOADING CABLE. HE WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN TOP OF MINER AND ROOF OF ENTRY, RESULTING IN A CONTUSION TO HIP.
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Struck against a moving object
EMPL COMPLAINED OF ORCHITIS WHICH HE CLAIMS WAS CAUSED BY CONSTANT BUMPING OF TRUCK ON HAULROAD.
September 24, 1990
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL CLIMBING INTO DOZER,SLIPPED ON DOZER TRACKS.
September 24, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Struck against stationary object
GETTING IN LOCO STRUCK R KNEE ON FLOOR
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING A BUNDLE OF CROSS BARS IN THE SUPPLY CAR IN ORDER TO CLEAR THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE FRONT OF THE SUPPLY CAR. WHILE PRYING CROSS BARS HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWE R CHEST.
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS HANGING CURTAIN IN #2 ENTRY 3 BREAKS OUTBY FACE OF 2 SOUTH PARALLEL SECTION ID 001-0. AS HE WAS SHOVELING MUCK TO PLACE ON CURTAIL TO HOLD IT DOWN HE STRAINED BACK.
September 24, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Austin Cut Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING PC OF STONE, STRAINED BACK
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Radec Inc · Struck by falling object
WAS DRILLING HOLE WITH PIN STEEL LAYED HAND ON TOTATION HEAD WHERE PIN STEEL INSERTS ROTATION ON & GLOVE WAS CAUGHT UNDER PIN STEEL TWISTING HAND. WILL BE OFF APPROX 2 WEEKS WHEN HE CALLED BAC K FOLLOWING DAY BECAUSE OF SWELLING TO RIGHT PALM & THUMB ARA.
September 24, 1990
CO · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Energy Fuels Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
VICTIM WAS LIFTING A DUSTER FAN TO SET IT ON THE FRAME AND THE VICTIMS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE FAN BREAKER BOX AND THE TIRE ON THE FAN FRAME. VICTIM WENT TO SPECIALIST ON 1 0-2-90 AND A SKIN GRAFT WAS SUGGESTED THIS INJURY CAUSED NO LOST TIME UNTIL 10-3-90.
September 24, 1990
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PULLING BELT UP TO PLACE ROLLERS IN PLACE,EMPLOYEE HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING ROLLERS.EMPLOYEE STARTED LOSING TIME ON 10-09-90.
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING LOCOMOTIVE WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF.
September 24, 1990
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS RETIEING A 6IN WATERLINE THE WATERLINE FELL CATCHING EMPLOYEES HAND BETWEEN WATERLINE & BOTTOM
September 24, 1990
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mathies Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS STEPPING ACROSS RAIL HAULAGE. HE PLACED FIGHT FOOT ON TOP OF RAIL. RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE RAIL AND CAUGHT THE LEFT INSIDE OF THE RIGHT FOOT ALONG A CROSS TIE. BODY WEIGHT CA USED RIGHT ANKLE TO TWIST. THIS INVOLVED NO VIOLATION OF ANY RULES OR REGULATIONS.
September 24, 1990
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Whitaker Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPL OBSERVING LAST PULLOUT OF BLOCK OF COAL-ROBBING WORK-WHEN SLUG OF ROCK FELL STRIKING SIDE OF HEAD.
September 24, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING A ROCK UP WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE & WENT TO THROW IT ONTO THE BELT EMPLOYEE STRUCK POST PINCHING HAND BETWEEN ROCK & POST ROCK WAS APPROX 14IN -16IN LONG-4IN TO 6IN THICK & 6IN TO 8IN WIDTH
September 24, 1990
MD · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mettiki Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
PERSON WAS PUTTING RETAINER CLIPS ON FRONT RELAY BAR WHEN BASE LIFT ASSEMBLY CAME DOWN & STRUCK PERSON ON SIDE OF HEAD. ASSEMBLY HAD BEEN TIED UP & IT CAME LOOSE.
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING TIMBERS ON SCOOP AND SAID HE STARTED TO HAVE PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS HANDLING MINER CABLE. WHILE STANDING THE MAN WAS KNOCKED DOWN BY A LOOP OF MINER CABLE.
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Shine Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS RIDING MANBUS INTO MINE WHEN PIPE ON BUS HIT CRIB BLOCKS CAUSING ONE OF CRIBS TO HIT HEAD AND SHOULDER OF EMPLOYEE.
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Shine Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS RIDING MANBUS INTO MINE WHEN PIPE ON BUS HIT CRIB BLOCK ROTATING PIPE WHICH HIT THE RIGHT ANKLE OF EMPLOYEE.
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE MAKING REPAIRS TO #3 AND #4 TRACK CHUTE GATE HIS FOOT BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE GATE AND CHUTE STRUCTURE.INJURED RECEIVED A FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT FOOT.
September 24, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STARTED TO SPIN ROOF BOLT.WHEN BOLT WRENCH SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM ON WRIST.
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Laurel Creek Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS REPOSITIONING THE CANOPY PIN ON THE UNAHAULER WITH A HAMMER A PIECE OF METAL WENT INTO HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 10-01-90 & RETURNED 10- 02-90
September 24, 1990
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beltrami Enterprises Inc · Fall onto or against objects
GETTING ONTO D 9 DOZER, SLIPPED ON TRACK, HIT LEFT SIDE OF BODY ON TRACK HURT TWO RIBS ON LEFT SIDE.
September 24, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo-Highland Coal Co · Struck by falling object
WORKING IN CLEANING PLANT HELPING TO BRING IN A PIECE OF STEEL,IT SLIPPED AND HI MY FOOT.
September 24, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING CROSS COLLARS OFF THE BELT LINE AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN A CROSS COLLAR AND A CRIB BLOCK.
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Elk Run Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
TREE FELL ON HIS BACK.
Pyramid Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING DRILL STEEL, STRAINED LOWER BACK.
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
12-L LONGWALL MAN WAS CLEANING ROCK FROM UNDER PANLINE AND DROPPED A PIECE ON HIS LEFT FOOT.
September 24, 1990
IL · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE RIDING ON TOP OF SCOOP HE WAS RESTING HIS HAND NEXT TO WHERE SCOOP SWIVELS.WHEN THE SCOOP TURNED HIS FINGERS 4TH AND 5TH ON LEFT HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN SCOOP CAB AND FRA ME FRACTURING FINGERS.
September 24, 1990
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Roaring Fork Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE PUTTING TRACK TOGETHER ON THE DOZER THE COME-A-LONG BROKE AND KNOCKED HIM ON THE BACK RESULTING IN A PINCHED NERVE.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPING LOAD A PUMP OUT OF A SCOOP INTO A PORTAL BUS WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE CLIMBED UPON SHOVEL AND TURNED TO PULL UP LADDER. WHEN HE TURNED, HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
September 24, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pyramid Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING RACKET "1" DRIVE TRYING TO LOOSEN NUT OFF OF DRYER UNIT. HE FELT A SPULL IN LOWER BACK. HE LATER WENT TO DR. AND WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH BACK SPASM.
September 24, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS ON #5 CONV TAKING CSB SAMPLE. AFTER FILLING SAMPLE BAG RAISED IT TO SHOULDER. THAT IS WHEN HE FELT BACK HURT.
Barretts Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MOVING STEEL GRATING
Wildish Land Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING N TOP OF FRAME ABOVE WELDER ON 505 LOST BALANCE GRABBED FRAME OF L J FEED BELT BUT INSTEAD GRABBED DRIED MUD & FELL BACKWARDS HIT WELDER WITH HIS BACK & SLID BACK & HIT THE TOOL BOX
Jefferson City Zinc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRILLING HOLES, STEPPED DOWN FROM MACHINE, ON ROCK SLIPPED STRAINED BACK
September 24, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING HIS LOADER, ON THE LAST RUNG OF HIS LADDER HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED. EMPLOYEE LANDED HARD ON HIS RIGHT FOOT AND FELT AN IMMEDIATE SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE D IAGNOSIS IS AN INFLAMMED DISC IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 24, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
driller operator
MACHINERY
Copper Range Company · Struck by falling object
STARTED DRILLING LAST HOLE IN BACK OF HEADING AND BECAUSE OF DULL BIT WENT AROUND TO FRONT OF BOLTER TO CHANGE.BOOM WAS BROUGHT DOWN UNDER LAST HOLE BEING DRILLED AND WITH EXPANSION OF BACK DU R TO WATER,BACK FELL ON HIM.
September 24, 1990
PA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS OPERATING A 3 WHEELER AND PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
September 24, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
REMOVING CHUTE,IT BECAME STUCK.WHEN IT RELEASED FINGER WAS CAUGHT AND INJURED.
Crushed Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPLACING BEAM SLIPPED CATCH EMP HAND
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Creek Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS CARRYING AN ARM LOAD OF HALF HEADERS AND DROPPED THEM. ONE OF THE HALF HEADERS BOUNCED AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT.
September 24, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Baldwin Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
CARRYING ROOF BOLT PLATES TO BOLTER.FEET SLIPPED ON MUDDY BOTTOM CAUSING FALL.ARM CAUGHT BUNDLE OF PLATES AND CUT IT.
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Chance Coals Inc · Fall onto or against objects
THE ROOF BOLT OPERATOR TOOK HIS CABLE UP WITH THE REEL AND THE ROOF BOLT HELPER DID NOT SEE THE CABLE AND IT KNOCKED HIS FEET OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL HE FELL ON HIS MINE LIGHT A ND HURT HIS BACK AND LEFT HIP.
White County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
GOT OFF EQUIPMENT TO MOVE CABLE A PIECE OF GOB BROKE LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT KNEE.
September 24, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE SAID HIS BACK STARTED HURTING, BUT HE DID NOT KNOW ANYTHING HE HAD DONE TO HURT IT. HE HAS A HISTORY OF BACK TROUBLE AND HAS TAKEN TIME OFF WITH IT BEFORE. THIS WAS HIS FIRST SHIFT BACK AFT ER BEING OFF SEVEN DAYS ON VACATION. HE HAD HANDLED ONLY A FEW TIMBERS WHEN HE FELT THE PAIN BEGIN.
September 24, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Austin Cut Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUTTING WITH SKILL SAW THE LUMBER STARTED TO FALL EMP PLACED HIS HAND UNDER THE SAW TRYING TO PREVENT IT
September 24, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Carbon Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE PICKED UP BAG OF LIME AND WAS DUMPING IT INTO THE PIT. INJURY OCCURRED WHEN EMPLOYEE SHOOK HALF FULL BAG TO EMPTY IT.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRYING TO LOOSEN BEARING OFF SHAFT IN SHEAR HEAD,CHISEL CAME OUT AND STRUCK LEFT FOREARM CUT ARM.
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Industrial Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GLOVE HUNG ON BOLTER STEEL AFTER ROTATION WAS STARTED. PULLED LITTLE FINGER OUT OF JOINT.
September 24, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING TO SECTION FROM MANTRIP, STEPPED UNEVEN BOTTOM TWISTED R KNEE
September 24, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS ROOFBOLTING OVERCAST WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING HIM ON THE HEAD AND LEFT THUMB.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS DISMOUNTING A PORTAL BUS WHEN HE STEPPED ON LOOSE COAL CAUSING HIM TO SLIP TWISTING HIS BACK.
September 24, 1990
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jamie Marcus Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING A PIECE OF SHEET METAL AND STRAINED GROIN MUSCLE.
September 24, 1990
OH · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
I.NAME CHANGING RETURN HOSE BETWEEN SHIELDS #116 & #117.WHEN HE TURNED UPPER BODY TO PULL OUT OLD HOSE HE FELT KNEE POP.I.NAME CONTINUED TO WORK WITH PAIN IN KNEE BUT ON 10-31 HE HAD TO HAVE A RTHROSCOPIC SURGERY AND IS NOW OFF WORK.
September 24, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
LET HIS CANOPY DOWN AND A PIECE OF ROCK 2 1/2 " WIDE AND 2 1/2" LONG AND 4 1/2" THICK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE PINS AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD AND HURT HIS NECK.
September 24, 1990
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
WHILE DRILLING BOLTY HOLE DUST COLLECTOR SUCTION HAD PLUGGED AUGER WAS IN ROOF ABOUT 4' EMPL LOWERED DRILL BOOM LEAVING AUGER HANGING OUT OF DRILLED HOLE WHEN HE REACHED OUT OVER DRILLL BOX HU CK TO CHECK SUCTION AUGER FELL STRIKING & FRACTURING MIDDLE PHALANX OF RT MIDDLE FINGER.
Energy West Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING ON CONCRETE BLOCK AND STARTED TO FALL. TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND STRAINED KNEE IN PROCESS.
September 24, 1990
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
AS INJURED WAS PUSHING A BOLT INTO A BOLT HOLE IN THE 2-1 CROSSCUT IN THE 61 CROSSCUT OF THE 218 MAINS SECTION, THE BOLT KICKED OUT AND HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN A WRENCH THAT HE WAS HOLDING AND THE BOTTOM OF THE STEEL GUIDE FRAME.
September 24, 1990
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Material Producers Inc · Struck against stationary object
BUMPED RIGHT ELBOW ON DOOR OF LOADER.
September 24, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE WORKING ON W. VA. ARMATURE RAILRUNNER IN SHOP AT THE PIT WHEN HE STEPPED BACK OFF OF CONCRETE PLATFORM AND STEPPED INTO ABOUT A ONE FOOT HOLE CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS LOW ER BACK AREA CAUSING STRAIN.
Norlite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS AS HE WAS WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS FROM KILN #2 HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
September 24, 1990
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS PERFORMING WEEKLY EXAM OF EP 29 IN A13 R1 ENTRY. WHILE BENDING OVER IN A LOW AREA TO GET TO EP 29, EE TWISTED AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
September 24, 1990
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STANDING ON CATWALK OF LOADER-SLIPPED, AND FELL TO GROUND, LANDING ON BACK.
September 24, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Riverview Quarry Inc · Fall from machine
WHILE DRIVING WATER TRUCK ENGINE FAILED. IN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART ENGINE, TWISTED OFF DRIVE SHAFT CAUSING TRUCK TO ROLL. TRUCK WAS ON INCLINE, ROLLING BACKWARDS, AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. EE OP TED TO JUMP CLEAR OF VEHICLE.
Nevada Cement Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
CHECKING ON COAL CONVY SYSTEM, COAL DUST AIRBORNE IGNITED BY SMOLDERING MATERIAL UNDER CATWALK
September 24, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Firstmiss Gold Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SPLITTING HOLES STRAINED KNEE
September 24, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPL AGGRAVATED PREEXISTING BACK INJURY WHILE OPERATING FRONT END LOADER. HE WAS USING LOADER D\HE DID NOT NORMALLY RUN. HE RUPTURED DISC IN BACK & HAD SURGERY ON 11/1.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE CUT THE BAND HOLDING CROSS TIES TOGETHER & THREE CROSS TIES FELL ON HIS RT FOOT PLACING CROSS TIES AT NEW CRUSHER SITE CROSS TIES WERE IN BUNDLES
September 24, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolomite Group · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SUFFERED A HERNIA LIFTING A DRAWBAR WHILE REPLACING SCREENS ON STINE SHAKER.
September 24, 1990
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mcc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE SHOVELING UNDER BELT HE TWISTED HIS NECK/BACK
September 24, 1990
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Acme Fuel & Material Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS BAGGING & PALLETIZING 80# BAGS OF PREMIX CONCRETE. HIS NECK JUST STARTED HURTING.
September 24, 1990
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING TOP AND A LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK, HIP AND RIGHT HAND.
September 24, 1990
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Cyprus Northshore Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS SITTING AT A DESK ENTERING DATA INTO CRT. SOMEONE CAME BY AND SPOKE TO HIM. WHEN HE TURNED HIS HEAD TO THE RIGHT, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS UPPER NECK. HE VISITED THE CHIROPRACTOR IN TWO HARBORS, MN.
September 23, 1990
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Illinois Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS TRYING TO GET THE FLOP GATE TO MOVE & SLIPPED & HIT HIS LEG ALLEGEDLY BRUISING & CUTTING IT
PULLING ON COME-A0LONG AND APPARENTLY DISLOCATED RIGHT SHOULDER.
September 23, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
13-M RETURN INJURED WAS HELPING ROOF BOLTER BOLTER OPERATOR DROPPED HEAD TO PAVEMENT AND INJURED RIGHT FOOT WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN BOLTER HEAD AND PAVEMENT.
September 23, 1990
VA · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
INJURED WAS GOING THRU JACKLINE ON WAY TO TAIL OF SHEAR WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER HOSE & FELL ON CRIB BLOCK & TWISTED LEFT KNEE ALSO PAIN IN LEFT HIP.
September 23, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING RAILROAD TIES AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK.
Luminant Mining Co LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED ALLEGED HE STEPPED ON PIECE OF CONDUIT & FOOT SLIPPED
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPING PULL ROPE STEPPED O;N WET SLIPPERY SURFACE INJ ANKLE
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LOADING POST IN BUCKET CAUGHT R LITTLE FIGNER BETWEEN POST AND CORNER OF BUCKET
Clever Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BELT ROPE TO PUT IN CHAIN HANGERS ON BELT MOVE AND COMPLAINED ABOUT HURTING HIS BACK.
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS LOADING RAILS IN THE OUTSIDE SUPPLYYARD=STEPPED ON STEEL TIES AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.DID NOT MISS ANY TIME UNTIL 10-02-90.ORIGINAL INJURY REPORT LOST IN TRANSIT.RECEIVED WORD IT WA S A REPORTABLE LOST TIME INJURY ON 10-23-90.
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE STATED THAT SHE FELT PAIN IN HER LOWER BACK AFTER PULLING A HAULAGE RACK TO NO. 5 SHIELD.
September 22, 1990
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Master Concrete · Flash burns (welding)
USING A WELDING TORCH ALL DAY AND BY THE END OF THE SHIFT HE COULDNT SEE WELL AND EYES WERE RED.
Lac Bullfrog Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LITTLE FINGER ON R H AND PINCHED BETWEEN HEAD SLIDE MAST WHILE CLIMBING UP MAST Y
Glenrock Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
MAN WAS WELDING ON DRAGLINE. HE CAUGHT ON FIRE & BURNED BACK OF LEG MINE TRANSPORTED HIM TO HOSPITAL.
September 22, 1990
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING BRAKE FLUID IN LOADER.UPON DESCENDING FROM LOADER STEPS HE LOST FOOTING ON SECOND STEP AND FELL ONTO CONCRETE PAD.HIS BODY WEIGHT WAS CONCENTRATED ON HIS LEFT WRIST,RESUL TING IN FRACTURE OF WRIST.
September 22, 1990
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Kiewit Construction Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL REMOVING LIFTING HOOK REACHING UNDERNEATH CONVEYOR WHEN IT SLIPPED AND FELL ON LEFT ARM.
September 22, 1990
WV · Coal
electrician, lineman
ELECTRICAL
Red Ash Sales Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)
SLIDING ON CONTROL PANEL BACK IN CABINET A WIRE BLOWED OFF BETWEEN POWER CLIP AND BREAKER FLASH GAVE HIM FLASH BURNS
September 22, 1990
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS INSTALLING PIPING AND WAS STANDING ON GRATING.HE STEPPED OFF GRATING TO FLOOR SPRAINED HIS ANKLE AND BROKE A BONE IN HIS FOOT.
SHOOTING IN SEC 7 & WENT THROUGH SEC 8 SHOOTING ROCK & COAL ON HIM WHILE HE WAS IN SCOOP.
September 22, 1990
TN · Coal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
ELECTRICAL
S & H Mining Inc · Flash burns (electric)
EMPLOYEE HOOKED UP A CHARGER ON A BREAKER IN A SUB STATION.DURING TEST A WIRE COMING TO ANOTHER BREAKER HAD A SKINNED PLACE ON A HOTWIRE WHICH CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE SUBSTATION WHICH CREATED A FLASH BURN TO THE EMPLOYEES HANDS.
September 22, 1990
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE WAS LOADING A DOZER PAD ONTO THE HANDTRUCK WHEN THE HANDLE OF THE HAND TRUCK CAME UP STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE RESULTING INJURY WAS A FRACTURE TO RIB ON LEFT SIDE.
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL HELPING MECHANICS MOVE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE UNDERGROUND.EMPL USED UPPER BODY INSTEAD OF LEGS TO RAISE CABLE.
September 22, 1990
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING TO LOCKER STEPPED ON MAT LUMP OF COAL UNDER IT TWISTED R KNEE Y
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING CONCRETE DONUT CRIB WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
UNLOADING A 10 GALLON OIL CAN FROM 6 TON TRACK MOTOR AND BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOWER BACK PAIN.
September 22, 1990
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK AFTER HAVING BEEN ABSENT FOR A LONG PERIOD DUE TO LOWER BACK PAIN. HIS PHYSICIAN, WHO HAS BEEN ATTENDING HIM ON A REGULAR BASIS, STATES THAT HE REIJURED THE SAME AREA WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE HELPING LIFT A TRACK RAIL.
September 22, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
A A & W Coals Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE BOLTING TOP PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRUCK HARD HAT THEN FELL ON LEFT FOOT. HARD HAT CAUSED LACERATION ON FOREHEAD.
September 22, 1990
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Banner Coal & Land Company · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR IN #4 ENTRY.HE RAN THROUGH A FLY PAD; PUT HIS ARM OUT OF SHUTTLE CAR TO HELP MOVE CURTAIN TO IMPROVE HIS VISION.HE STRUCK HIS ARM ON A MINE TIMBER.THIS ACC IDENT OCCURRED EAST MAINS SECTION.
September 22, 1990
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Saginaw Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING CONCRETE BLOCKS BACK PAIN
September 22, 1990
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wellmore Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL;OYEE WAS STANDING ON THE FRAME OF THE CLEAN COAL VIBRATOR,TAKING THE SCREEN OUT.HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE OUTER STRIP OF THE COAL DECK,CAUSING HIM TO FALL AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE VIBRATOR.
September 22, 1990
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object
EE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE DRILL STEEL FROM THE HOLE IN THE ROOF A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX. 12"X12"X3" IN THICKNESS BELT ON HIS LEFT HAND WHICH WAS RESTING ON THE DRILL HEAD OF THE ROOF BOLTER THE ROCK BROKE HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.
September 22, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
5-NORTH HAULAGE AT NUMBER 42 BLOCK JEEP INJURED WAS RIDING IN DE RAILED CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HEAD AGAINST ROOF.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS USING A TRACK HAMMER TO DRIVE THE CLIPS ON THE TRACK TIES ONTO THE RAILS. AFTER DOING SO, THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED FEELING PAIN IN HIS LEFT ELBOW.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
OPER PORTAL BUS AT 5 CRSOSS CUT 4' RF FELL ON TOP OF MANTRIP CAUSING IT TO COME TO ABRUPT STOP
September 21, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SHOVELING COAL SPILLED FELT PAIN IN BACK AND LEG
September 21, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
AS INJURED WAS UNLOADING AND STACKING A FLAT CAR OF BLOCK ALONG THE #1 HAULAGE AT 44X-CUT, HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN HIS BACK AND DOWN HIS LEGS. NOTE: IT WAS THOUGHT AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT T HAT THIS WAS A REOCCURENCE OF A PREVIOUS INJURY. ON 10-12-90, HIS DOCTOR DETERMINED THAT THIS WAS A NEW INJURY.
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object
MAN WAS ROCK BOLTING IN BACK. AS HE WAS DRILLING A ROCK ABOUT THE SIZE OF A GRAPEFRUIT FELL AND STRUCK THE MAN ON THE BACK OF HIS RT. HAND. MAN CAME BACK TO WORK THE FOLLOWING WEEK BEFORE HE L OST ANY TIME.
September 21, 1990
AZ · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Western Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS BACKING UP THE END DUMP TRUCK WHEN ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES HIT A POT HOLE CAUSING THE STEERING WHELL TO TURN WHICH CAUGHT HER LOWER ARM AND ROTATED WITH IT.
September 21, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATED THAT SHE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF STRAIGHTENING A ROOF BOLT THAT SHE WAS INSTALLING AND STRAINED HER LEFT SHOULDER.
September 21, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Green River Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE TRAMMING THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE, THE INJURED STEPPED OUT OF THE MACHINE TO LET HIS CABLE DOWN FROM A CROSSOVER, WHEN THE MACHINE SAT DOWN ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. THERE WAS A BOTTOM UNDERNE ATH WHERE THE MACHINE WAS TRAMMING CAUSING THE MACHINE TO MASH HIS FOOT.
Sargent Sand Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CARRYING BAG FT SLIPPED ON STEP AND EMP WRENCHED BACK DID NOT FALL
September 21, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS CARRYING BOX OF PARTS FOR SCOOP. SLIPPEIN MUD TWISTED RIGHT KNEE & LOWER BACK.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
OPERATING A TRACK MOBIL ON SUPPLY TRACK WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON ROOF. HE HAD BONE FAGMENTS IN NECK FROM PREVIOUS AUTO ACCIDENT THAT WERE AGGRAVATED DUE TO THIS INCIDENT. EMPLOYEE WAS ADMI TTED TO HOSPITAL BECAUSE OF THIS PRE-EXISTING CONDITION. TECHANICAL TERMINOLOCY IS SPONDYLOLYSIS.
September 21, 1990
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING HIS WORK AREA WHEN HE STPPED DOWN INTO A TIRE RUT AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
September 21, 1990
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
USING SHOVEL TO CLEAN UP TWISTED BACK
September 21, 1990
KY · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
POWERED HAULAGE
South-East Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS GETTING A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK OUT OF #1 BRIDGE AND GOT HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE ROCK AND BRIDGE AND MASHED HIS LEFT HAND AND LEFT THUMB.
September 21, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Crystal Springs Inc · Struck against a moving object
GOING TO SECTION MANBUS WRECHED INJ L ARM LEGS AND BACK
September 21, 1990
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL PLACING MINER CABLE UP ONTO HEAD OF MINER FELT PAIN IN STOMACH AREA.
September 21, 1990
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Green Mountain Talc Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING RUBBER FLAP WHICH HAD FIBER IN IT THAT CUAGHT ON BLADE PULLING HAND TOWARD THE BLADE RESULTIN GIN THE CUTTING OF HIS RIGHT HAND FINGE.R
Arch Of Kentucky · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING SLIPPED AND FELL TWISTING R KNEE AND ANKLE
September 21, 1990
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE UNTARPING TRUCK AT DUMPING AREA IN AHSLAND KY BETWEEN TARP AREA LOST FOOTAGE & FELL AGAINST TARPER.
September 21, 1990
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sea B Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING BETWEEN WATERLINE AND BUS, WATE TURNED ON LINE PRESSURE CAUSED PIPE TO MOVE CAUGHT LEG BETWEEN WATERLINE AND BUS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A LOCOMOTIVE A LOCK BOLT CAME OUT OF A BRAKE MECHANISM RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES.THE LOCOMOTIVE RUN AGAINST THE REAR OF ANOTHER LOCOMOTIVE,JARRED THE VICTIM.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A LOCOMOTIVE. THE LOCK SCREW CAME OUT OF THE BRAKE WHEEL (ALLOWING IT TO FREE-WHEEL). THE LOCOMOTIVE BUMPED INTO ANOTHER LOCOMOTIVE DUE TO LOSS OF HAND BRAKES.
September 21, 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
"WORKING ON HYDRAULIC JACKS IN SHOP, WHILE CARRYING A JACK FROM OUTSIDE INTO SHOP TO WORK ON IT STRAINED LOWER BACK." (STARTED MISSING ON 9-25-90).
September 21, 1990
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Winter Stone Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EMPL WAS CLEANING OUT CORNERS OF DUMP HOPPER WHEN ROCK ROLLED DOWN ON RIGHT FOOT BREAKING BONE ON RIGHT SIDE OF FOOT. EMPL HAD 20 YEAR SEXPERIENCE & WAS WEARING SAFETY SHOES.
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS LOADING BOLTS ON ROOF BOLTER AND GOT DOWN ON HIS KNEES AND PUT HIS KNEE ON A SHARP PIECE OF METAL.HE WORKED 09-21-90 AND 09-22-90 AND CAME OUT OF THE MINES ON 09-24-90.HE THEN WENT TO T HE HOSPITAL.
September 21, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Circle Cement · Fall from machine
EE STARTED TO CLIMB DOWN A CAT TRUCK AND SLIPPED OFF THE TOP STEP. HE APPARENTLY HIT THE GROUND FEET FIRST. EE COULD NOT STAND UP AND HAD APIN IN BOTH ANKLES. NO OTHER PART OF HIS BODY APPERAR ED INJURED. EE WAS CARRYING JACKET AND LUNCH IN HIS ONE HAND AND MISSED GRABBING THE RAIL WITH THE OTHER HAND.
September 21, 1990
IL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jader Fuel Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPL WAS GREASING END LOADER BUMPED LEFT ELBOW ON PIECE OF METAL.
September 21, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EE WAS STANDING APPROX. 12 FT FROM WHERE ANOTHER EE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO KNOCK PIN OUT OF SCOOP A PIECE OF METAL FROM PIN FLEW AND HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT HAND.
September 21, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pyro Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING ROOF BOLTS INTO SCOOP BUCKET AND PULLED MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK.
September 21, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE SLIPPED FALLING DOWN(SAME LEVEL).
September 21, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
THE CONTINUOUS MINER HAD MOVED ACROSS SECTION.HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY WHEN HE HAD A SHARP PAIN UNDER RIB CAGE ON LEFT SIDE.
Tower Rock Stone Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE HAD A STEEL IN HIS HAND HE SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS WRIST. THE WREIST WAS SPRAINED.
September 21, 1990
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
ELECTRICAL
Alcoa World Alumina Llc · Flash burns (electric)
EE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING A 480 V SWITCHBOX. HE WAS LIFTING THE DOOR COVER OFF THE BOX WITH INSULATED CHANNEL LOCK PLIERS WHEN THE COVER BROKE LOOSE AND THE TOP OF THE LID FELL ACROSS THE FUSE BU S AND CAUSED A FLASH RESULTING IN 2ND DEGREE BURN TO ABOUT 1/2 OF THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND. THE PLASTIC GUIDES AT THE HINGE POINTS WERE DETERIORATED DUE TO AGE, PLANT MATERIALS AND ENVIRONM
Doverspike Brothers Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE THE SCOOP THAT INJURED WAS OPERATING WAS BEING PULLED UP THE SLOPE BY ANOTHER TRACTOR-THE CHAIN BROKE AND FLEW BACK STRIKING INJURED ON THE FACE.
Just-Us Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CAUGHT KNEE ON TOP PULLING LEG FROM SCOOP
Teichert Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
POKING OUT COBBLES TRANSFEL BOX. FEELING SOMETHING PULL IN SHOULDER.
September 21, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Basic Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT AFTER WORKING SWING SHIFT, BAGGING PRODUCT, HE WOKE UP WITH HIS BACK HURTING. TO DOCTOR. OFF OWRK FOR 2 DAYS. WAS RELEASED FOR WORK 9-24-90; WORKED TIL 10-8-90, AND OFF W ORK SINCE.
September 21, 1990
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN AIR WRENCH TO LOOSEN BOLTS. WHILE RESTING BETWEEN BOLTS, HE LEFT THE WRENCH INTACT ON A UNFINISHED BOLT. THE WRENCH FELL AND STRUCK HIM.
September 21, 1990
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
HIT HOLE IN ROAD OPER SHUT CAR THREW AGAINST CANOPY
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
PASSENGER IN BUS RF FELL ON TOP OF MANTRIP, CAUSING IT TO COME TO ABRUPT STOP
September 21, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WORKING ON STAMLER HE WAS GETTING RADY TO RETRIEVE PICK HE HAD DROPPED & HE SUFFERED SHARP PAIN INLOWER BACK. BACK WAS IN WEAKENED CONDITION BECASUE H HAD HURT IT ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGON WH EN HE WAS LIFTING IMPELLER ON NO 22 TRANSFER PUMP.
Goldens Creek Enterprises Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL SITTING,WHEN STANDING UP TRIPPED THROWING ALL WEIGHT TO ONE POINT.LEFT FOOT OF EMPL BROKEN.
September 21, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNIT SHUTDOWN LOCKED OUT LEANING OVER SHOVELLING OUT OF MATERIAL FOR SEVERAL HOURS
September 21, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STRAINED BACK WHILE PULLING MINER CABLE BACK OUT OF WAY OF CONT MINER.
September 21, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Las Vegas Paving Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS IN FEEDER CLEANING PAN BOTTOM. LOADER OPERATOR WAS SIGNALED THAT EMPLOYEE WAS IN HOPPER. LATER THE OPERATOR ASSUMED THAT EMPLOYEE HAD DEPARTED THE HOPPER AND DUMPED A BUCKET LOAD OF MATERIAL INTO THE FEEDER.
September 20, 1990
PA · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AS INJURED WAS STEPPING FROM THE WALK-THROUGH BETTER AND THE MINE FLOOR. IN THE NO. 1 HAULAGE MAINS SECTION, HE EXPERIENCED AND SHARP PAIN IN THE LEFT KNEE.
September 20, 1990
VA · Coal
scoop car operator
MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS IN A STOOPED POSITION PUSHING ON HYDRAULIC DRILL AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE.
September 20, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS CLEANING OFF DRILL STEEL WITH GLOVE WHEN THE DRILL STEEL CAUGHT HIS HAND TWISTING IT AROUND THE STEEL.
September 20, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Deer Creek Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
RIDING IN SCOOP BUCKET WAS MASHED BETWEEN ROOF OF THE MINE AND THE BUCKET.
September 20, 1990
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS MOVING TIMBER OUT OF ROADWAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
September 20, 1990
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
USING CHAIN FALL TO PULL A PIPE 14"DIA X 15'LONG UP THROUGH TO NEXT FLOOR.THE CLIP THE CHAIN FALL WAS HANGING ON BROKE AND THE PIPE FELL AND STRUCK THE INJ LEG.MISSED NEXT 2 SHIFTS.NOT DETERM INED UNTIL 12-13-90 THAT EMPL WAS OFF DUE TO INJ
September 20, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Harman Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLT. A ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT ANKLE.
September 20, 1990
KY · Coal
driller operator
MACHINERY
HE WAS DRILLING A TES HOLE BETWEEN 1 ST AND 2ND BOLT IN THE ROW, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE RIB AND 1ST BOLT IN THE ROW, AND THE DRAW ROCK HIT HIM IN THE LOWER BACK. HE FINISH ED THE 9-20-90 SHFIT AND 9-21-90 SHIFT AND THE LOST TIME STARTED ON 9-22-90 SAT. SHIFT.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE BENT OVER, HIS HARD HAT FELL OFF AND A PIECE OF SLATE APPROX. 10" X 12"X 3/4" STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD.
September 20, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING LOAD 42" BELT ONTO JACK CAR AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.NOTE : THIS EMPLOYEE RE-OPENED THIS CLAIM AND STARTED MISSING AGAIN ON 09-20-90.
First Big Mountain Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING CABLE OFF CUTTER TO HANG IT UP,HURT HIS BACK.
September 20, 1990
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE DOING REPAIRS ON DRAGLINE EMPL LAID IMPACT WRENCH ON HOOD OF TRUCK ANOTHER EMPL ACCIDENTALLY KNOCKED IT OFF ONTO TOP OF LEFT FOOT OF MECHANIC.
Mariposa Aggregates · Contact with hot objects or substances
THE HYDRAULIC LINE BLEW OFF FITTING RESULTING IN AN OIL VAPOR THAT HIT THE TURBO CHARGER THAT FLASHED CAUSING A FLASH BURN TO OPERATOR'S FOREARM.