Showing the 500 most recent of 2,460 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
Green Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER 28'INBY ROOF SUPPORT WHEN A SECTION OF MINE ROOF FELL ON HIM CAUSING HIS DEATH.
November 19, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO 52RX(ACCIDENT SITE)TO DELIVER UNDERCUTTER BITS WHILE TRANSPORTING TWO BOXES OF BITS FROM GETMAN 367 TO #8 UNDERCUTTER THE ROOF FELL ON HIM
November 19, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine
HAULING WASTE MATERIAL TO DUMP WITH EUCLID WHEN EUCLID STARTED TO DRIFT BACKWARDS & SUDDENLY TURNED STRICKING LARGE STONE BARRIER AT HIGHWALL & EUCLID WENT OVER HIGHWALL & STRUCK NEXT LEVEL TH ROWING I NAME OUT OF TRUCK
November 19, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS A PASSENGER IN G370 WHEN I NAME PULLED INTO 8XE 52RX I NAME MENTIONED TWO SCALES IN ROOF THAT NEEDED TO BE PULLED PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK SECONDS LATER THE ENTIRE ROOM FELL STRIKI NG THE EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD
November 12, 1990
KY · Coal
electrician, lineman
Fatality · MACHINERY
Pontiki Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL DOING REPAIRS ON CONTINUOUS MINER WATER SYSTEM SOLONOID VALVES LOCATED NEAR CONVEYOR CHAIN.EMPL STARTED MACHINE RIPPER HEAD WHILE NEAR CONVEYOR ADN APPARENTLY STARTED THE CONVEYOR INSTEAD .NO EYE WITNESSES.CRUSHED BETWEEN CHAIN AND CONVEYOR TUNNEL GUARD.OCCURRED ON ACTIVE 002-0 SECTION IN NO 6 ENTRY.
November 8, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · OTHER
Dry Branch Kaolin Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
HE ENTERED CHEMICAL TANK TO INSTALL THREADED FLANGE FOR PROBE
November 2, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
outside foreman, leadman
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Newmont USA Limited · Contact with electrical current
CONTR USING 20 TON CRANE TO MOVE LARGE PIPE.EMPL WORKING AS SPOTTER WITH HAND ON PIPE TO GUIDE IT WHEN BOOM OF CRANE CAME INTO CONTACT WITH 60,000 VOLT POWER LINE.
November 30, 1990
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE INJURED PERSON WAS OPERATING AN ENDLOADER HELPING THE STRIPPING CREW CLEAN MUD OFF THE LEDGE. AT NOON BREAK HE STARTED TO GET DOWN OFF THE LOADER WHEN HE CAUGHT THE RING ON HIS FINGER ON T HE DOOR HING OF THE LOADER AS HE WAS STEPPING DOWN. RING FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND WAS AMPUTATED BELOW THE SECOND JOINT.
November 30, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corp · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS GRINDING DOWN A 1/2" X 3" BOLT ON A BENCH GRINDER. THE TOOL REST ON THE GRINDER BROKE. ALLOWING INJURED'S FINGER TO TOUCH AGAINST GRINDING WHEEL.
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING TIMBERS AND BEGAN EXPERIENCING ABDOMINAL PAIN. LOST TIME DID NOT BEGIN UNTIL 12/3/90. THE OPERATOR WAS INFORMED THAT THIS INJURY WAS DIAGONOSED AS A HERNIA ON 12/4/90.
November 29, 1990
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Montana Talc Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
HE WENT TO LOOK FOR AN AIR LEAK ON TRUCKS #36 WITHOUT A FLASH LIGHT. THE LEAK HAPPENED TO BE NEXT TO THE ALTERNATOR. WHILE FEELING GROUND AND LOOKING INT HE POORLY LIT AREA. HE GOT HIS FIN GR CAUGHT IN THE ALTERNATOR BELT AND PULLED IT THRU THE PULLEY..
Coeur Rochester, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE EE WAS PICKING FROZEN STEMMINGS HE STRAINED HIS GROIN AREA. AS OF THE COUNTINUING CONDITION PERSISTED EE HAS HAD AN HERNIA OPERATION.
November 28, 1990
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barretts Minerals Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
HELPING ERECT SCAFFOLDING AT 117-0 LEVEL OFF SILO AREA.THE PLANKING HE WAS STANDING ON VIBRATED OFF FROM STRUCTURAL STELL AND HE FELL 15' TO CONCRETE FLOOR BELOW.HURT HIS BACK AND LEFT FOOT.
November 28, 1990
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kmg Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN REPAIRS TO MICRONIZER GRINDING MACHINE AND IN LIFTING/MOVING STEEL PARTS EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED HERNIA. EMPLOYEE TO SURIGICAL REPAIR 12/6/90 WITH 4-6 WEEKS LOST TIME BEFO RE RETURNING TO JOB.
November 28, 1990
TN · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B & D Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MINER GOT STUCK. HE WAS PUTTING CRIB BLOCK UNDER MINER; FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN CRIB BLOCKING.
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING A MINER CABLE OVER HIS HEAD (HANGING IT) AND HE SLIPPED ON A WET ROADWAY.
November 27, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE AS IN PROCESS OF DISSEMBLING AN AXLE FROM TRAILER AND CONNECTING SAME TO BACK OF WELDING TRUCK WHEN HE FELT PULL IN GROIN WHEN LIFTING SAME.
November 27, 1990
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Cavalier Mining Corp · Struck by flying object
SHUTTLE CAR STUCK ON FEEDER,HOOKED A CHAIN TO IT ,THE CHAIN PULLED LOOSE AND THE HOOK FLEW BACK AND HIT EMPL IN STOMACH.
November 26, 1990
ND · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Coteau Properties Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PULLING A DOOR CLOSED ON A BACKHOE AN EMPLOYEE FELT A APIN IN HIS GROIN.ON 11-15-90 A DOCTOR DIAGNOSED IT AS A HERNIA.THE HERNIA WILL BE REPAIRED THIS MONTH.THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 11-0 2-90 HOWEVER THERE WERE NO DOCTOR RESTRICTIONS AND NO TIME MISSED UNTIL 11-26-90.
November 22, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE CLOSED THE LIQUOR FILL VALVE AND WENT IN BETWEEN PRESSES #26 AND #28 TO SEE IF THE CLOSING OF #28 WAS GOING TO TEAR THE LEAVES. WHILE DOING THIS INSPECTION HE LAID HIS RIGHT HAND CLOSE ENOU GH TO THE RAIL WHERE THE LEAD WHEEL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PRESS RAN OVER THE END OF HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.
Bearpen Collieries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LOADING FLAG STANDS ONTO PICKUP TRUCK I.NAME LET SLIP OUT OF HAND THE FLAG STAND CUTTING,PINCHING OFF INDEX FINGER OF LEFT HAND AT 1ST JOINT.
November 21, 1990
AL · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS MOVING ROCK FROM PATH OF PRELL TRUCK & STRAINED HIMSELF.
November 21, 1990
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS GATHERING VARIOUS CONVEYOR COMPONENTS & PLACING THEM IN CENTRAL COMPONENT STOCKING AREA. WHILE LIFTING RETURN ROLLER WEIGHING APPROX 80 LBS HE STRAINED LOWER STOMACH MUSCLE POSSIBLY R UPTURE. EMPL HAS MEDICAL HISTORY OF HAVING HAD HERNIATED RUPTURES.
November 21, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Doverspike Brothers Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING CABLE OUTSIDE AT SHOP AREA,HAND OVER JEEP FRAME RAN INTO MINER FRAME.
November 20, 1990
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
WHLE ATTEMPTING TO EXTRACT BROKEN BOLTS FROM A BASE OF LEVELIN GJACK CYLINDER OF DRILLING RIG, EMPLOYEE DISLODGED A LOCK RING WHICH, UNKNOWN TO EMPLOYEE, SUPPORTED THE ENTIRE CYLINDER. THEN T HE CYLINDER FELL FORCEFULLY AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE'S HAND AGAINST THE GROUND, CAUSING INJURY. EMPLOYEE, SUPERVISOR, AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR WERE UNAWARE OF THE HAZARD OF THIS ACITIVITY SINCE
November 20, 1990
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS FREEING MATERIAL FROM THE BASE AREA OF A LADDER.HE WAS LIFTING LARGE ROCKS BY HIMSLEF ON THE LADDER AND IN DOING SO HE CAUSED A RUPTURE IN THE LOWER PART OF HIS ABDOMEN.
November 20, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kcac Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING PLYWOOD FELT PAIN IN LOWER R A BDOMINAL AREA
November 19, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
OTHER
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL IS NOW OUT OF WORK AGAIN AS OF 11/19. WHEN HE RETURNS FROM THIS PERIOD OF DIABILITY YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED.
November 17, 1990
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS HANDLING BELT STRUCTURE, WHEN HE DEVELOPED A HERNIA.
November 17, 1990
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Har-Lee Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING HIS MACHINE BY TRYIJG TO LOOK OVER HIS SHOULDER INSTEAD OF TURNING COMPLETELY AROUND & HIT ;HIS HEAD ON THE MINE ROOF HE HAD HAD SEVERAL WARNINGS FROM HIS FOREMAN THAT T HIS WAS AN UNSAFE PRACTICE BUT HE CONTINUED IN THIS MANNER ANYWAY
November 16, 1990
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LOOKING FOR AN "O" RING KIT ON TOOL CAR AND WAS MOVING POWER SUPPLY BOX OUT OF HIS WAY TO SEE WHAT WAS UNDER IT WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT ABDOMEN. INJURED WAS STANDING S TRAIGHT AND WAS REACHING OUT IN FRONT OF HIMSELF TO MOVE THE POWER SUPPLY BOX. THE WEIGHT OF THE POWER SUPPLY BOX IS APPROX. 60 LBS. INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK THROUGH 11-28-90.
November 15, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
superintendent
MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS CHECKING CLEARANCE FOR UNDER GRATES IN KILN 2 CLINKER COOLER. POWER WAS ON AND UNIT WAS CYCLING. HIS HAND WAS WEDGED IN A INJURY WAS SUSTAINED WHICH RESULTED IN AMPUTATION OF FINGER.
EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING LOADER. HE MISJUDGED THE DISTANCE FROM THE BOTTOM STEP TO THE GROUND AND STARTED TO FALL. HE CAUGHT HIS WEIGHT WITH HIS ARMS AND FELT A PULL IN HIS STOMACH. THE DOCTOR FELT IT WAS AN AGGRAVATION TO A PRE-EXISTING INJURY WHICH RESULTED IN SURGERY TO REPAIR A HERNIA. FIRST DAY OFF WORK WAS 11-26-90. DID NOT KNOW IT WOULD BE A LOST TIME INJURY TILL THEN.
November 14, 1990
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
White Stone Company Of Southwest Virginia · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SWITCHING 2 GATES FOR A PRODUCT CHANGE, AS NORMAL, HE STEPPED ONTO THE SEPARATOR TO GET A BAR. AS HE STEPPED, HIS RIGHT FOOT BROKE THRU THE METAL TOP OF THE SEPARA TOR. THE FAN BLADES CAUGHT HIS FOOT CAUSING THE INJURY. ALSO, WHILE TRYING TO GET HIS RIGHT FOOT OUT, HIS LEFT FOOT WENT THRU THE SAME HOLE, CAUSING LESS SERIOUS INJURY TO HIS LEFT LEG.
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL PLACING A BLOCK UNDER TRACK OF DOZER FOR SUPPORT.THE TRACK SHIFTED AND HAND WAS BETWEEN THE BLOCK AND TRACK AND AMPUTATED 1/2" TIP OFF LEFT THUMB.
November 13, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manville Sales Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING A BEAM IN ORDER TO PLACE A CHOKER. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOER ABDOMEN. HE DID NOT REPORT HIS INJURY TO HE WAS DISCIPLINED FOR FAILING TO REPORT AN INJURY AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED .
November 13, 1990
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE RAW MILL DOOR HE HAD REMOVED 3 OUT OF FOUR NUTS HE THEN PUT HIS HAND UNDER THE 4TH NUT TO CATCH IT RAW MILL DOOR DROPPED CATCHING HIS HAND (INDEX & MIDDLE FINGER) HE WAS NOT WEARING GLOVES & RAW MILL DOOR WAS NOT CHAINED UP TAKEN TO EMERGENCY ROOM BY SUPERVISOR SURGICAL REPAIR OF FINGERS INSISTED UPON RETURNING TO WORK THE FOLLOWIKNG DAY WITH D
November 12, 1990
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS TRYING TO FREE A JAM UP INT HE PRIMARY WITH A CHAIN AND FELT SOME PAIN. HE STATED THE PAIN BECAME WORSE THE NEXT DAY FROM BOUNCING IN THE LOADER. HE WAS DIAGNOISE D AS HAVING A HERNIA.
November 12, 1990
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
High Country Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING AT CRUSHER LG ROCK FROM SCREEN HIT ON BACK OF HEAD
S & W Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
STANDING NEXT TO OPER SIDE BACK TIRE BENT OVER MACHINE OPER TURNED IT ON IT WENT IN POINT RAN OVER HIM GOT HELP TO FREE HIM
HANDHOLD/GRAB-BAR BROKE OFF CAUSING EMPL TO FALL TO GROUND 6'.EMPL HAD BEEN STANDING ON CATWALK OUTSIDE CAB OF HAUL TRUCK.
Alta Gold Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A BLUELINE MACHINE INTO ANOTHER ROOM. THE MACHINE WEIGHED APPROX. 350 POUNDS. HE HAD OTHER MAN TO HELP. THE EMPLOYEE HAD A HERNIA SURGERY EARLIER IN THE YEAR. HE RUPTURED T HIS PREVIOUS INJURY WE BECAME AWARE OF THE HERNIA 12-6-90.
EE FELL WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE OF A PICKUP.
November 7, 1990
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Contact with cold
EMPL WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER EMPL IF LIFTING & REPOSITIONING GEAR ASSEMBLY WHEN TIP OF RIGHT RING FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN GEAR ASSEMBLY & GEAR HOUSING PLATFORM.
November 7, 1990
UT · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOIYEE LEANED OVER THE SIDE OF A RAMCAR TO LIFT A BAG OF ROCKDUST OUT OF THE BACK END HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS STOMACH
November 6, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Covia Solutions Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING PUMP OUT OF TRUCK FELT PAIN IN MID SECTION
November 5, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING CHAIN IN KILN WHEN EXPERIENCED MILD ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT AND FELT BULGING IN ABDOMINAL AREA.WHEN EXAMINED DIAGNOSED WITH ACUTE SMALL UMBILICAL HERNIA.ELECTED TO HAVE SURGERY AFTER 1ST OF THE YEAR.SURGERY WAS PERFORMED 1-14-91.
WAS MEASURING WATER FLOW FROM HEAP TO INTERMEDIATE POND FROM 12" LINE.,SLIPPED ON ICE,PARTIALLY CAUGHT FALL WITH RIGHT HAND-BUMPED SHOULDER ON 12" LINE.
November 2, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING SCREEN MOTOR ON TOP OF DERRICK FOR INSTALLATION.
November 1, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
MACHINERY
Cal West Rock Products Inc · Struck by flying object
HE WAS CUTTING APPROX. 2' SECTIONS OF USED DRILL STEEL. TWO PIECES WERE BROUGHT UP FROM A SCRAP YARD, WHICH APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN AT ONE TIME A TOTAL LENGTH OF APPROX. 117". HE MADE A 2' CUT ON THE FIRST PIECE APPROX. LENGTH OF 62". UPON MAKING THE SECOND CUT ON THE NEXT PIECE APPROX. 1/2 WAY THROUGH, THE DRILL STEEL EXPLODED.
November 30, 1990
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPL PLACED METAL ON SAWHORSE & IT SLIPPED OFF & FELL ON LEFT FOOT.
November 30, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tygart Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED PULLED CONDUIT HOSE THROUGH FRAME OF MINER THE HOSE BROKE CAUSING SEVERE JERK OF LEFT CHEST AND LEFT BACK.
November 30, 1990
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Inland Steel Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS DRIVING A DUMP TRUCK ON NEW HAUL ROAD. SAID THE ROUGH RIDE OR POSSIBLY PULLING DUMP LEVER CAUSED PAIN IN MID-BACK. INJURED HAS HAD PRIOR HISTORY OF BACK INJURY.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CLEANING ON TAILGATE OF LONGWALL. A ROCK FELL THRU THE GOB PLATE STRIKING HIS RIGHT THUMB CAUSING A FRACTURE.
November 30, 1990
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR,CONTINUOUS MINER BACKING OUT OF CUT.SC BUMPER CAUGHT CONT.MINER BUMPER AND RAISED SC OFF MINE FLOOR.WHEN SC DROPPED BACK TO MINE FLOOR IT THREW EMPL OUT OF CAB,INJ LEFT K NEE,NECK AND UPPER BACK.
November 30, 1990
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matthews International Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING IN MUDDY AREA,PICKED UP 5-GAL CAN OF FUEL OIL SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BACK. CONTINUED TO WORK BUT PAIN GOT WORSE SO WENT TO EMERG RM 12-2-90.
November 30, 1990
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
TIGHTENING VISE HAND SLIPPED OFF HANDLE STRUCK HIS THUMB ON HANDLE
November 30, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Ladon Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
I NAME WAS HOLDING A GUARD ON THE PUSH ARM OF A D-9 DOZER WHILE THE WELDER TACKED IT ON AS THE WELDER STRUCK AN ARC A PIECE OF SLAG FLEW & LANDED IN I NAME EAR I NAME WAS WEARING A HELMET LINE R AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT
Gold Fields Operating Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYER WAS DOING HELPER DUTIES AND PULLED ARM MUSCLES AND HYPER EXTEDED HIS ARM.
November 30, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Warwick Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
AS INJURED WAS LIFTING A STEEL BEAM FROM A SUPPLY WAGON, HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.
November 30, 1990
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
MACHINERY
Covia Solutions Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL TORCHING OFF CUTTING OFF END OF OLD CYCLONE CASE,CYCLONE CASE WAS SEATED ON A WELDED PIECE OF FRAME,STARTED TO ROLL WHEN EMPL WENT TO STOP IT FROM FALLING TO THE FLOOR,TURNED TOO FASE,FEL T GREAT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
November 30, 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)
EMPLOYEE WHILE STEPPING ONTO A LOADED BARGE FROM THE ACCESS STAIRWAY HAD HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIP ON THE BARGE GUNNEL CAUSING HIM TO TWIST.EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object
TRENCH HAD BEEN EXCAVATED IN ROCK USING HOE RAM AND BACKHOE-PIPE WAS TO BE INSTALLED FROM TOP WITH MACHINERY.EVERYONE HAD BEEN INSTRUCTED TO STAY OUT OF EXCAVATION.LABORER DECIDED TO WALK THRO UGH EXCAVATION WHEN BACKHOE BROKE DOWN.A PORTION OF THE BANK GAVE WAY,PARTIALLY BURYING THE LABORER.
November 30, 1990
PA · Coal
supply man, supply worker, nipper
OTHER
EMPL WAS OFF WORK FOR RECURRENCE OF ATTACHED 70001 REPORT PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL 10 DAYS TO EMPLS INCIDENT OF 2/18/88.
November 30, 1990
OH · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REFUELING HIS TANKS ON HIS FUEL SERVICE TRUCK. WHEN THE #1 TANK WAS FULL, HE APPARENTLY STEPPED BACK TO REPOSITION THE FUEL PUMP HOSE NOSSEL INTO THE #2 TANK THAT WAS EMPTY. WHEN EMPLOYEE STEPPE BACK HE APPAREANTLY PLACED HIS FOOT BETWEEN THE TRUCK AND THE CATWALK PLATFORM, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO FALL APPROX. 6 FEET TO GROUND LEVEL.
November 30, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
LOOSE ROCK FELL AND STRUCK RIGHT SHOULDER, TOP OF HAND, SKINNED FINGER AND SHOULDER.
November 30, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF OLD WORKING AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.
November 30, 1990
KY · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holston Mining Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEES SAFETY GLASSES BECAME FOGGED HE REMOVED HIS GLASSES TO CLEAN THEM WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE
November 30, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Joshua Industries Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE STANDING BESIDE THE 300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER THE ATRS BEAM FELL ON THE SIDE OF I.NAME RIGHT FOOT PRESSING IT AGAINST THE MINE FLOOR.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL HANDING BITS TO OPERATOR SETTING BITS IN TAILGATE DRUM OF SHEAR.FACE ROLLED OVER AND CRUSHED LEFT FOOT AGAINST PANLINE CHAIN.
November 30, 1990
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anchorage Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
THE EE WAS WALKING ON A WALKWAY FROM THE BLDG TO THE TOP A RAILCAR BROKE AWAY FROM THE BLDG HE FELL APRROX 10 FT TO THE CEMENT FLOOR.
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EMPLOYEE HAD DOUBLED BACK ONTO 3RD SHIFT TO SERVICE MANBUSES HE HAD 2 BUSES PARKED @6FT APART AS HE WAS CHANGING A HEADLIGHT IN ONE OF THE BUSES THE OTHER BUS ROLLED FORWARD STRIKING HIM IN TH E BACK & LEFT KNEE
November 30, 1990
TN · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double B Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE OPERATING LOADER PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & STRUCK OPERATOR ON SIDE OF LEG AT ANKLE.
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE HAD CHANGED TIRE ON FLETCHER ROOF BOLTER AND WAS TIGHTENING LUG BOLT WITH 3/4" DRIVE RATCHET AND SOCKET. SOCKET SLIPPED OFF AND EMPLOYEE FELL ON RIGHT LEG.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
SAID PULLING MINER CABLE. FELL BACKWARD AND HIT ON HIS SELF RESCUERER.
November 30, 1990
TN · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tennessee Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL WAS CLEANING COAL AWAY FROM BELT WHEN HE TORE THUMB NAIL LOOSE FROM RIGHT THUMB.
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED AND CO WORKER WERE EXTENDING VENTILATION TUBING IN FACE. WHEN INJURED LIFTED AND PULLED ON THE SLIDER TUBING HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
November 30, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL ALLEGES THAT SHE WAS PREPARING TO STEP THROUGH PULL THROUGH CURTAIN UNIT 4 ENTRY 2 BY WORK BENCH WHEN SHE HEARD SCOOP BELL SIGNAL THAT SCOOP WAS COMING THROUGH CURTAIN. SHE STEPPED TO SID E & WAITED UNTIL SCOOP PULLED THROUGH CURTAIN & & STARTED WO WALK THROUGH CURTAINS WHEN SUPPLY WAGON BEHIND SCOOP HIT HER LOWER LEGS.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE SAID WHILE DISMOUNTING A FRONT END LOADER HE FELL AGAINST THE CORNER OF THE SEAT.
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STARTED TO SHOOT A PLACE AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE WHILE WALKING.
November 29, 1990
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Hibbing Taconite Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING LINERS IN A 170 TON TRUCK BOX USING A BOLTING MACHINE HE DID NOT BELIEVE THAT IT WAS OPERATING PROPERLY THOUGHT A BOLT WAS BROKEN HE PUT HIS FINGER IN THE FASTENER UST AS IT OPERATED REMOVING THE TIP OF THE FINGER DID NOT AFFECT THE BONE
November 29, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Penry Stone Company · Fall from machine
INJURED WAS CLIMBING UPSIDE OF LOADER, WHEN HE LOST HIS HAND HOLD AND FELL TO THE GROUND AT WHICH TIME HE DIDN'T BELIEVE HIMSELF TO BE INJURED LATER IN THE DAY HE STARTED FEELING SOME PAIN AND NECK BECAME STIFF.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING WHEEL AND HURT HIS BACK.
November 29, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by flying object
CHANGING SCREENS ON NO.2 SCREEN TOWER. COAL DUST BLEW IN LEFT EYE ABRASION OF LEFT EYE.
Sunnyside Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ON THE MINER, A BOUNCE OCCURRED AND SOME ROCK FELL FROM THE RIB STRIKING HIM ON THE LEGS.
November 29, 1990
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Reostone LLC · Struck by falling object
BRUISES TO LEFT SHOULDER AND LEFT SIDE OF FACE FROM ROCK THAT HUNG IN CHUTE.ROCK FELL AND HIT LEFT SHOULDER.
November 29, 1990
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS CLIMBING BACK UP ON LOADER HE WAS OPERATING AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE MIRROR FRAME HURTING HIS NECK.
November 29, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Cobra Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING LAST BOLT IN FIRST ROW #1 HEADIN SLUG FELL STRICKING EMPLOYEE ON FEET BREAKING BOTH FEET
November 29, 1990
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EARLY IN THE SHIFT,HE REPORTED HE HAD BUMPED A PARKED SCOOP, WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. AT A LATER PERIOD HIS LOWER BACK ALLEDGEDLY STARTED HURTING AND HE ASK TO BE TAKEN OUT OF THE MINE.
November 29, 1990
KY · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
POWERED HAULAGE
Pontiki Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS RUNNING SHUTTLE CAR & HIT HOLE IN ROADWAY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS OPERATING AIR POWRED JACK HAMMER DRILLING HOLES IN MINE FLOOR PRIOR TO SHOOTING ENTRY. HE REPORTED THAT WHEN HE LIFTED JACK HAMMER AFTER DRILLING HOLE HE FELT SHARP PAIN TO LOWR BACK. HE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 5TH OF DEC AFTER SEEING DR INITIAL ACCIDENT REPORT WAS NOT FILLED OUT UNTIL 12/31.
Kitledge Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP ONE SIDE OF CYLINDER HAND TRUCK,WHEN THE HANDTRUCK WAS CAUGHT ON THE BED OF THE PICKUP TRUCK,HE LOST AND THEN REGAINED HIS GRIP.
November 29, 1990
PA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER.SHUTTLE CAR BUMPED MINER AND CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO HAVE BACK SPRAIN.
November 29, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
THIN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX 4'X3'X1" FELL BEHIND EMPL. FEATHERED EDGE SCRAPED EMPL'S LOWER LEFT BACK & LEFT HIP.
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO UNLOAD A FLYGHT PUMP (15 HP) OUT OF THE BACK OF TE ELECTRICIAN'S TRUCK. WHEN THE PUMP WAS CLEAR OF THE TAILGATE, IT DROPPED SUDDENLY AND JERKED HIM OVER.
L G Everist Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT WHILE CHOPPING ICE OFF A CONCRETE BLOCK THAT WAS TO BE MOVED, HE SLIPPED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RAMP WHICH HE WAS STANDING ON. HE FELL TO A LOWER LEVEL, LANDING ON HIS F EET BUT INJURING HIS RIGHT LEG AND ANKLE.
November 29, 1990
TN · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
E T R Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
MEN WERE COMING OUT OF MINE ON MANTRIP.THE AXLE BROKE LETTING MANTRIP ROLL BACK INTO RIB 40'.THE SUDDEN STOP FORCED I.NAME INTO BATTERY BOX INJURING HIS BACK.
November 29, 1990
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING LINERS OUT OF THE BED OF TRUCK #1495. HE STEPPED ON A SLOPED LINER AND HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE LANDED ON HIS BEHIND.
E T R Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MEN WERE COMING OUT OF MINE ON MANTRIP.THE AXLE BROKE LETTING MANTRIP ROLL BACK INTO RIB 40'.THE// I.NAME TRIED TO JUMP FROM MANTRIP BUT CAUGHT FOOT.THE MANTRIP DRAGGED HIM ABOUT 40'.
November 29, 1990
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patterson Vermiculite Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING DOWN OFF LADDER CAUGHT RING ON LADDER MASHED R AGAINST FINGER
November 29, 1990
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HANG A SECTION OF VENTILATION CURTAIN WHEN HE INJURED HIS SHOULDERS. ATTEMPTING TO USE A STAPLE GUN TO SECURE THE CURTAIN TO THE BOARD, THE EMPLOYEE MISSED THE BOARD AND INJURED HIS SHOULDERS.
November 29, 1990
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Maben Energy Corp · Fall onto or against objects
DRIVER FELL OFF SIDE OF TRUCK & HURT KNEE.
Homestake Mining Company of California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME OPERATING HAULAGE MOTOR.PUT A SAFETY ROPE ON TO CHECK OILER ON SCREEN OVER OPEN DUMP.STILL HAD IT ON WHEN EMPL STARTED TO MOVE MOTOR.COULDNT GET IT STOPPED AND GOT PULLED OUT OF CAB.TWI STED LEFT KNEE.MEMO FROM DR STATED KNEE REQUIRED SURGERY.
Sea B Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
REOCCURANCE OF OLD INJURY. EMPL STATED HE STARTED TO STEP FROM MINER SLIPPED & BRUSED LEFT FOOT WHEN STRIKING BOTTOM. EMPL WENT TO DR NEXT DAY DR INFORMED HIM FOOT WAS BRUISED. HE RETURNED TO WORK NEXT SHIFT FOOT CONTINUED TO HURT HIM HE WENT BACK TO DR ON 4/17/91.
November 29, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reynolds Metals Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
AREA 34-CLOSING WHEEL VALVE.WRENCH SLIPPED PINCHED FINGER AT 2ND JOINT.
November 29, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gifford-Hill & Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING SOME SCREEN CLOTH IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WHILE A FELLOW EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING HIM. THERE WAS NO LIFTING AT ALL. HE SAID HE TWISTED OR STRAINED HIS BACK.
November 29, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Whitaker Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING CAOL WITH A 21SC CAR WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP, THROWING THE CAR INTO THE RIB, HE THREW OUT HIS HAND TO BRACE THE IMPACT.
November 29, 1990
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
DISMOUNTING TAIL OF BELT AREA.LOST FOOTING AND FELL STRUCK TAIL ROLLER WITH RIGHT SHOULDER AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
November 29, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Hoover Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
CONVEYOR WALKED ON IS USED AS A WAKWAY WAS WALKING UP HANDRAILED CONVEYOR TO HEADPULLY & LOST FOOTING ON JUST ST ARTED WET SNOW HADHAMMER IN HAND & UPON FALLING THE HAMMER GOT SUCKED IN ALONG WITH HAND IN OGS CONVEYOR HEADPIECE WHICH WAS LOCATED BESIDE THE CONVEYOR WALKWAY HE WAS ON
November 29, 1990
CO · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE WALKING UP THE FACE THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL,STRIKING HIS HEAD ON SOME METAL.
November 29, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS SWITCHING A RAILCAR WHICH HAD JUST BEEN PICKED UP WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE REMAINING RAILCARS WERE LOOSE AND WERE ROLLING TOWARDS HIM. HE HURRIEDLY JUMPED OFF THE RAILCAR AND INJU RED HIS LEFT KNEE.
November 29, 1990
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE STATED AS HE WAS LIFTING A BAG OF ROCKDUST AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
November 29, 1990
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
ALLEGED INCIDENT WAS TO OCCUR WHILE I NAME WAS WALKING OUT OF THE MINE WHEN THE FANS & POWER WAS DONE ON THIS DATE EMPLOYEE SAID THAT 250OFT OUTBY SHAFT HDG SWITCH HE ALLEGELY SLIPPED ACCIDENT REPORT WAS HELD UP DUE TO FURTHER INVESTIGATIONCOMPENSATION WILL BE PAID AS OF 12-20-90 WAITING MEDICAL REPORTS & INVESTIGATION OF QUESTIONABLE INCIDENTS
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE MOVING 9041 DRILL. HE PICKED UP POWER CABLE & FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Rushton Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE GETTING OUT OF A PORTAL BUS, EMPLOYEE SAID HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.
November 29, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manville Sales Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHE FELT PAIN IN HER LEFT SHOULDER AFTER PACKING AND STACKING 50# BAGS.
November 29, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Manville Sales Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
HE WAS CLIMBING UP AND DOWN EQUIPMENT AND SWINGING A HEAVY HAMMER. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
HE SAID HE WAS PRESHIFTING THE 5TH SOUTH SEALS. SAID HE BUMPED INTO A LOW HANGING BOLT WITH HIS HEAD. SAID NECK PAIN AND LOWER BACK PAIN.
Feltes Sand & Gravel Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS IN THE OFFICE TRAILER INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES AS TO THEIR DUTIES FOR THE DAY ENDLOADER STRUCK CONSTRUCTION TRAILER IN WHICH I NAME WAS WORKING (OFFICE TRAILER) I NAME WAS PINNED BETWE EN A DESK & THE INSIDE WALL OF THE TRAILER EXTENT OF INJURIES UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME I NAME WAS TREATED & RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL
November 29, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manville Sales Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I NAME AND ANOTHER EE LIFTED A DRIVE WHEEL AND PLANETARY GEAR WEIGHT ABOUT 200 LBS. A BRIDGE CANE TO LIFT THIS HE WAS AVAILABEL AND IT WAS NOT USED ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER LIFTING THE WHEN EE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Kern Rock Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS USING A ROD TO REMOVE ROCKS THAT WERE JAMMED UP IN THE ROCK CRUSHER.
November 29, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE CLEANING OUT THE STORAGE BARN,HE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF METAL AND HE WAS UNAWARE THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER PIECE OF METAL INSIDE THE ONE HE PICKED UP.THE PIECE OF METAL SLID OUT AND FELL ON HIS GREAT TOE ON HIS RIGHT FOOT AND BADLY BRUISED IT.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL STATED HE FELL AGAINST EQUIPMENT WHILE WALKING & HURT LEFT SIDE ABOVE HIP. EMPL RET TO WORK 11/30/90 WITH DR STATEMENT OF CHEST CONTUSON. I WAS NOT AWARE UNTIL NOW THAT HE WENT TO ANOTHER DR WHO SAID HE HAD FRACTURED RIB & MISSED 3 DAYS.
November 29, 1990
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
HE WAS STANDING ON A PLATFORM BETWEEN FILTER FEED TANK HOOKING UP HOSE TO #1 FILTER FEEDTANK DP CELL. HE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF PLATFORM 3 1/2 FEET TO FLOOR.
November 29, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Pine Mountain Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPL OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR AND RAN IT OVER SOME COAL IN ROADWAY CAUSING IT TO JAR EMPL AND INJURE RIBS.
November 29, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THAT WHILE STANDING BY THE LEDGE, WATCHING TWO FELLOW EMPLOYEES, A ROCK UNDER HIS FEET COLLAPSED CAUSING HIM TO FALL ABOUT 6 TO 7 FEET UNTO HIS BACK AND SIDE OF FACE. AFTER INV ESTIGATION BY QUARRY SUPERVISOR, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A FALL AT THE ALLEGED ACCIDENT SCENE.
November 29, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ikerd-Bandy Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE CUTTING EDGE FROM A DION BULLDOZER WHEN IT FELL, CUTTING HIS HAND.
November 29, 1990
AL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING THE BATTERY ON A RAM CAR AND GOT HIS THUMB CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND BATTERY HOOK CAUSING AN INJURY TO HIS RIGHT THUMB.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRACTOR WAS PULLING CABLE AND IT FELL ON EMP LOWER LEGS AND KNOCKED HIM TO GROUND
November 29, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Apple Tree Mining Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR. THE CANOPY ON THE SHUTTLE CAR CAUGHT A ROOF SUPPORT MAT OR BOLT, BROKE OFF AND FELL ON THE OPERATOR.
Luminant Mining Co LLC · Struck against stationary object
WALKING ACROSS SITE AND STEPPED ON ROCK.
November 29, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HIT RIGHT KNEE WITH BOOM OF BOLTER.
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNLOADING CRIBBING FROM TIMBER TRUCK IN TIMBER SKIP FOR HOISTING L MIDDLE FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN 2 PCS OF CRIBBING RESULTING A CUT AND BRUISE
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS UNCOUPLING A SUPPLY CAR FROM A HAULAGE MOTOR AND WHEN HE PULLED UP ON THE HANDLE TO RELEASE THE CAR HE STRAINED HIS GROIN.
November 29, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WORKING ON HEATER TOUCHED BATTERY WITH WIRE BATTERY EXPLODED ACID IN BOTH EYES
November 29, 1990
WV · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
POWERED HAULAGE
Select Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CONTINUOUS HAULAGE BRIDGE WAS TRAMMING THROUGH INTERSECTION TOWARD FACE SCOOP HIT BRIDGE KNOCKING IT INTO OPERATOR.
November 29, 1990
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dominion Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GOT OFF HIS SHUTTLE CAR TO PICK UP LUNCH PAILS FELT PAIN IN BACK
Black Canyon Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS CLEANING ROCK OFF THE MINER, PULLING ON ROCKS, HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER BACK.
Jcb Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL BENT OVER MOVING BOLTER CABLE WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING BACK OF NECK.ONLY INJURY WAS A BRUISE.
November 29, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS REACHING UNDER THE HEAD OF THE ROOF BOLTER TO GET A ROOF BOLT FROM UNDER IT AND ACCIDENTLY DROPPED ROOF BOLTER HEAD ON THE LEFT HAND FOREFINGER MASHING IT.
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED OFF CAR STEPPEDON PC OF COAL
November 29, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING ROOF AND HAD HIS LEFT HAND PUSHING WRENCH OVER TO LINE UP WITH DRILL STEEL AND PUSHED THE "UP" PRESSURE LEVER AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND THE DRILL ST EEL. (EMPLOYEE FIRST WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 11-30-90 AND RETURNED TO WORK ON 12-03-90 AND WORKED THROUGH 12-07-90. HE WENT BACK TO THE DOCTOR ON 12-10-90 AND HAS NOT WORKED SINCE THEN.)
November 29, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Leivasy Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object
INJURED STATED WHILE WALKING IN NO 4 ENTRY OF #2 UNIT & STRUCK TOP OF HEAD ON LOW BROW & INJURED NECK (STARTED MISSING WORK 12-03-90)
November 29, 1990
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HURT BACK LIFTING 5 GALLON BUCKETS OF SOLID WASTE DERIVED FUEL IN N0 3 KILN.
November 29, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Syar Industries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS PULLING ON CONVEYOR BELT, ROLLING IT UP IN A ROLL AND IT GOT OFFLINE, SO HE PULLED IT TRYING TO GET IT BACK ON LINE. THAT IS WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS BACK.
Arch Of Kentucky · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME WALKING AROUND SHEARER OPERATOR WHEN #23 SHIELD PULLED UP ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT.
Cumberland River Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE IN PROCESS OF WALKING TO MANTRIP LOADING STATION TO BOARD MANTRIP HEADLIGHTS CAUSED GLARE TO EYES CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST ROOF COLLAR
November 28, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
ELECTRICAL
Gary Coal Sales Inc · Flash burns (electric)
INJURED WAS PULLING CABLE OFF SHUTTLE CAR REEL WHEN CABLE WENT TO GROUND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FLASH.
November 28, 1990
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Whitaker Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SCOOP, HE HIT A BUMP CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
November 28, 1990
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object
OPERATOR MISSED A GEAR WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST AND THE TRUCK STRUCK THE RIB.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATES HE WAS WALKING TO SCOOP CHARGVER IN #1 ENTRY OF UNIT 2 WHEN HE STEPPED IN HOLE & TWISTRED RT ANKLE.
Green Mountain Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
3 FACE EE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING CUTTING MACHINE WHEN THE RIB ROLLED OFF HITTING HIS LEFT ARM.
November 28, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canyon Rock Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF HIS JOB DUTIES I NAME CLIMBS ONTO & OFF OF EQUIPMENT & SHOVELS MATERIAL HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT WHILE ENGATGED IN THESE ACTIVITIES
November 28, 1990
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS GETTING OUT OF THE DECK OF SHUTTLE CAR TO START FEEDER. VENTILATION TUBING WAS HUNG IN THE 3-4 BREAK WHERE INJURED HAD PARKED THE SHUTTLE CAR AND THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SHUTTLE CAR AND THE TUBING WAS 14 INCHES. COAL SPILLAGE WAS UNDER THE TUBING AND THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE MINE FLOOR AND THE TUBING WAS 50 INCHES. AS INJURED WAS GETTING OUT OF THE SHUTTLE CAR, HE TRI
November 28, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE 4TH FLOOR OF THE PREP PLANT OF DEBRIS LIFTED & TWISTED PICKING UP A 8INX26IN SCREEN WEIGHING 20LBS TO PLACE IN MATERIAL BASKET & ALLEGEDLY TWISTED HIS BACK
Big Hill Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MIENR, WHEN APIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. BREAKING HIS ANKLE.
November 28, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object
THE WAS LOADING A RAISE SKIP WITH SUPPLIES WHEN A ROCK FELL APPROX. 100 FT AND STRUCK THE MAN ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER BLADE.
Cedar Creek Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING COAL WITH HIS SCOOP WHEN HE GOT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE.
November 28, 1990
OH · 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
SAID WAS LIFTING BELT ROPE OUT OF CHAIN HANGER AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. AND LEFT LEG.
November 28, 1990
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
WOOD HAD BEEN FRESH CUT. WHILE UNLOADING FROM PICKUP TRUCK, WIND BLEW SAWDUST INTO EYE.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING MINER CABLE FROM SHUTTLE CAR TRAFFIC
November 28, 1990
MD · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERSON WAS STRUCK ON RIGHT ARM BY DRILL STEEL WHILE WALKING AROUND ROOF BOLTER, CAUSING INJURY.
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
7 B LONGWALL STANDING ON CONCRETE BLOCK TO SPAD CANVAS TO WEDGE BETWEEN ROOF STRAP. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF CONRETE BLOCK AND HE FELL TWISTING AND HYPER EXTEDDED HIS LEFT KNEE. STRAINED LIGAMENTS . E DOING SO THIS EE INJURED HER LOWER BACK.
November 28, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S C P Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
INJURED WAS ASSISTING FELLOW EMPLOYEE CARRY PUMP UP A FLIGHT OF STAIRS. A 1" PIPE WAS INSERTED THROUGH "D" RING ATTACHED TO TOP OF PUMP. WHILE ASCENDING STAIRS, PIPE WAS NOT KEPT LEVEL THEREFO RE ALLOWING PUMP TO SLIDE DOWN PIPE "HANDLE" AND STRIKE INJURED'S LEFT HAND.
November 28, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cannelton Industries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING ROOF SUPPORT MATERIAL WHEN HE SAID HE THINKS HE MIGHT HAVE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS CHEST
November 28, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS STANDING ON SOME LOOSE COAL THAT FELL WHILE HE & OTHER MEPL WERE RIB OLTING PORTION OF RIB FELL OFF. EMPL JUMPED BACK & TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
Energy Fuels Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
VICTIM WAS LIFTING A DRILL PRESS OUT OF THE WAY AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
Tenneco Minerals Company · Fall onto or against objects
HE WAS TRYING TO9 MOVE A PIECE OF OPEN TREAD GRATING USING A PRYBAR THE PRYBAR SLIPPED & HE FELL HURTING HIS RT ELBOW HE BRUISED HIS RT ELBOW LEAVING HIM WITH A RESTRICTED RANGE OF MOTION DUE TO PAIN
November 28, 1990
AL · Coal
brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED THAT HE STEPPED OFF OF LOCOMOTIVE ONTO PIPE THAT WAS LYING NEXT TO TRACK CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE BALANCE TWISTING BACK. INJ EMPL WAS INITIALLY TREATED ON 12/03/90 EMPL DID NOT MISS AN Y DAYS AWAY FROM WORK DUE TO INJ UNTIL 4/4/91.
November 28, 1990
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vermont Structural Slate Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE WORK BENCH REACHING FOR THE BATTERY TESTER ON THE SECOND SHELF EMPLOYEE HIT THE ACID CONTAINER ON THE SHELF ABOVE CAUSING THE TUBE TO DROP AND LEAK THE ACID IN THE TUBING I NTO EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE.
Cold Spring Granite Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE ICE. RIGHT RADIAL FOREARM CONTUSION.
November 28, 1990
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Oconee County · Struck by flying object
HE WAS SITTING IN HIS TRUCK WAITING FOR SAME TO BE FILLED WITH GRAVEL. A ROCK FLEW FROM THE "DROP" BALL AND HIT HIM IN THE NECK. (LEFT SIDE)
November 28, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
R G King General Construction Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
LOADER OPERATOR AND A LABORER WAS PUTTING A NEW CRUSHER JAW INTO A STORAGE TRAILER IN PREPERATION FOR WINTER STORAGE. AS THE LOADER MAN WAS TILITING THE BUCKET TO SLIDE JAW OUT OF BUCKET. TH E JAW CAME OUT FASTER THEN AND HIT THE LABORER. ON THE FOOT. HE WAS STANDING IN TRAILER TO STEADY IT. IT CRUSHED 2 TOES ON LEFT FOOT.
Homestake Mining Company Of California · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE HAD SPILLED A SMALL AMOUNT OF METHANOL ON HIS HANDS AND CLOTHING WHILE CARRYING A PLASTIC CONTAINER HE WALKED THROUGH AN AREA WHERE AN EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A PORTABLE GRINDER. A SPA RK STRUCK HIM AND THE VAPORS IGNITED.
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING THE D8-L CAT. WE HAD 1 1/2" OF SNOW & ICE ON THE TRACKS. WHILE CHECKING THE FLUID LEVEL ON THE RADIATOR, HE SLIPPED ON THE ICY SURFACE, TRIED TO PREVENT FROM FALLING , STRAINED BACK.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EE WAS ASSIGNED TO WORK AS A UTILITY MAN IN A PRODUCTION UNIT WHEN HE BECAME INJURED. WHILE STADING AT THE SHOP BENCH AREA THE EE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT SHOULDER BY A 2"X2"X2" PIECE OF RO OF MATERIAL SLATE
November 28, 1990
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLIMBING DOWN STAIRS ON LOADER AND MISSED LAST STEP.
November 28, 1990
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
POWERED HAULAGE
Rock Industries Inc · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS USING A BOOM ON A MECHANIC TRUCK TO TRANSFER A GEAR AND SHAFT FROM THE GROUND TO A PICK-UP TRUCK. DURING THE TRANSFER, THE BOOM CABLE BROKE CAUSING THE GEAR TO FALL TO THE GROUND AND THE BOOM ARM FELL AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK. THE BOOM WAS RATED FOR A 6,000 LB. LIMIT AND THE PART WEIGHED 1,980 LBS. THE BOOM CABLE HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY THE INJURED AND A
November 28, 1990
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Mattoon Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS WORKING ON THE SAND SCREW WHEN ANOTHER OPERATOR (UNAWARE HE WAS WORKING ON IT) ACCIDENTLY TURNED THE SAND SCREW ON RESULTING IN A BROKEN LEG.
November 28, 1990
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE ROOF BOLTING THE EE GRABBED THE FAST FEED LEVER INSTEAD OF THE SWING, LOWERING THE DRILL BHEAD ONTO HIS RIGHT KNEE AND LOWER LEG.
November 28, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SLIPPED WHILE BARRING OUT CHUTE.
November 28, 1990
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western-Mobile Northern Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS SHOVELING FROZEN MATERIAL IN TRUCK BED WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS RT SHOULDER THEN HE HAD TO HAMMER QUARTER FENDER ONTO TRACTOR USING A 2LF SLEDGE HAMMER & HE FELT A ST RONGER PAIN IN RT SHOULDER AREA
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS BENT OVER USING A HAMMER TO KNOCK A ONE INCH BOARD LOOSE FROM A TIMBER WHICH WAS WEDGED AGAINST THE MINE ROOF. APIECE OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING 6 FEET LONG, 3 FE ET WIDE AND 2 INCHES THICK FELL ON HIS BACK.
November 28, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
I.NAME SENT HOME DUE TO POOR HEALTH.HE HAS NOW DECIDED THAT ALL HIS PROBLEMS ARE WORK RELATED.NO INJURY REPORTED BUT IS NOW FILING FOR WORK COMP-CLAIM CONTESTED.
November 28, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nelson & Sloan · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HEMORRHOIDS RESULTING FROM USE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
S & H Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GOT OFF TRACTOR TO HELP TIMBER, WRENCED BAC REACHING \FOR TIMBER TWISTED LEG RESULT IN SEVERE AP PAIN FOR KNEE
November 28, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE REPORTED TWISTING HIS BACK WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE. DISABILITY BEGAN 12-13-90, THE FIRST DAY HE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT.
November 28, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Dixie Fuel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS RUNNING BOLTING MACHINE AND STAB JACK SUNK IN BOTTOM AND THE FRAME OF THE PINNER CAUGHT HIS RIGHT LEG ABOUT 1" ABOVE KNEE. CUT ON LEG AND BRUISED.
M I M Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING HAMMER AND WIRE ROPE CUTTER TO MAKE UP ROPES FOR RAW COAL VIORATOR CHIP OR METAL OR PIECE OF ROPE WENT IN RIGHT LEG ABOVE KNEE.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
BOARDING ELEV USING BODY TO PUSH PALLET CLEAR, FEET SLID SHIFTED WT TO BAGS INJ RIB
November 28, 1990
VA · Coal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CUTTING OUT SPLIT FROM BUCKET PICKED IT UP STINGING IN BACK
November 28, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
WHILE CUTITNG PLASTIC LINER, WIND CAUGHT LINER LIFTING UP LINER AND FELLOW EMPLOYEE LANDING ON INJURED EMPLOYEE.
EMPL SLIPPED AND FELL OFF COAL CAR.
November 28, 1990
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Struck by falling object
DIS ASSEMBLING CRUSHER ROCK DISLODGED HIT EMP ON BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPL STATED THAT AS HE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM OPERATOR DECK OF BATTERY TRACTOR HE TRIPPED & FELL. AS RESULT OF FALL HE EXPERIENCED LOW BACK PAIN.
November 28, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Four A Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING 3 BUNDLE OF BOLTS,STRAINED HIS GROIN.
November 28, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL WAS REPAIRING ON FRONT OF FEEDER FELL & STRUCK RIGHT ELBOW ON TAILPIECE. CONTUSION & STRAIN TO RIGHT ELBOW. MAN MISSED 7TH, 8TH OF MARCH WORKED 11TH, 12TH, & 13TH OF MARCH MISSED 14TH & 1 5TH OF MARCH.
November 27, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Davidson Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS BOLTING TOP. ROCK FELL OUT FACE, STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK AND LEFT KNEE.
November 27, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reynolds Metals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING JACK HAMMER PULLED MUSCLE
November 27, 1990
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
OTHER
Amherst Industries Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REOCCURRENCE OF OLD BACK INJ SUSTAINED IN 1985.
November 27, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bunker Hill Mining Company (Us) Inc · Struck against stationary object
CUT HAND MOVING SHEET OF IRON.
November 27, 1990
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL MVOING 42" DOWTY TOP ROLLERS FROM ONE FLAT CAR TO ANOTHER FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
November 27, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING IN THE #5 ENTRY ON THE #2 UNIT WAS PUTTING PLATES ON ROOF BOLT AT SIDE OF BOLTER.A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SIDE AND LEFT LEG.
November 27, 1990
HI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
ELECTRICAL
James W Glover Ltd · Contact with electrical current
ATTEMPT TO LIFT TV UNIT REC ELECTR SHOCK FROM IT
November 27, 1990
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE CLIMBING ON TO THE HAUL TRUCK EE FOOT SLIPPED OFF FIRST STEP FELL BACKWARDS HE LANDED ON THE FROZEN GROUND BRUISING HIS TAILBONE THERE WERE NO WITNESSES.
Kenellis Energies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
POINT END OF PRY BAR PUNCTURED RIGHT AHND AS HE WAS TAKING DOWN LOOSE ROCK NO 1 UNIT.
November 27, 1990
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
USING THE ROSEBUD TORCH TO CUT THE IRON EE RECEIVED FLASH BACK BURNS TO BOTH EYES.
November 27, 1990
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'west · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REACHING TO HOOK A BLOCK SO IT COULD BE MOVED BY LOADER.
Sterling Breen Crushing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
FINGER CRUSHED BETWEEN HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ON LOADER AND HYD.JACK.WHILE RAISING JACK TO LIFT CYLINDER,IT FELL 4" AND CRUSHED FINGER BETWEEN CYLINDER AND HYD.JACK. LACERATION TO LEFT INDEX FINGR
November 27, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pontiki Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL PULLING MINER CABLE WHILE WALKING BACKWARDS TRIPPED OVER THE OTHER CABLE AND DROPPED CABLE ON HIS FOOT.
November 27, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Midwest Portland Cement · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A DROP COVER FOR A 992 LOADER AND TRIPPED FALLING ON SOME ENGINE PARTS ON A SKID.THIS RESULTED IN A BACK STRAIN.
November 27, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME REMOVING F.F. PUMP AND TAKING THE UNION APART.HAD THE PIPE WRENCH ON THE UNION AND LEFT HAND ON THE PIPE-GOT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
November 27, 1990
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Mt Hope Rock Products Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE TORCH CUTTING ANGLE IRON. A 9" PIECE DROPPED OFF STRIKING FOOT JUST BEHIND STEEL TOE CAP OF WORK SHOES. AT TIME OF ACCIDENT EMPLOYEE DID NOT WANT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. ON 12-5-90 HE SEE KED MEDICAL ATTENTION DUE TO CONTINUED PAIN IN FOOT.
November 27, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AFTER BENDING AND TWISTING WHILE TAKING CARBON SAMPLES.
November 27, 1990
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
pumper
MACHINERY
Unimin Minnesota Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPER JACKHAMMER IN AN ATTEMPT TO BUST ROCK WAS STUCK IN OPENING FEEDHOPPER
November 27, 1990
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Inland Steel Mining Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
INJURED WAS ASSISTING 2 MILLWRIGHTS CHANGE TROUGHING ROLLERS ON THE HEARTH LAYER BELT. AN ADJACENT BELT MD-1 WAS ROLLING. AND NO WORK WAS PLANNED ON IT. THE INJURED HEARD A ROLLER THRUMPING AN D TOOK IT UPON HIMSELF TO CHECK IT OUT. HE SAW THE CENTER ROLLER NOT MOVING SO HE TOOK A HAMMER, REACHED INTO BEAT ON IT AND HIS ARM PULLED INTO THE NEXT IDLER CAUSING COMPOUND FRACTURE OF BO
November 27, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
J M Huber Corp · Struck against a moving object
ON 06-13-86 INJURED WAS OPERATING #13 SCRAPER AND HE HIT A BUMP CAUSING HIM TO BRUISE TENDONS,LIGAMENTS AND MUSCLES IN BACK.HIS BACK CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS WHICH WORK EXPOSURE MAY BE A CON TRIBUTING FACTOR.HE WAS ALSO OUT IN 1987 WITH THIS PROBLEM.
November 27, 1990
VA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
I NAME WAS BACKING HIS DOZER TO THE REFUSE PILE TO GET ANOTHER BLADE OF REFUSE. AS HE APPROACHED THE REFUSE PILE HE SLOWED TO CROSS A RIDGE LEFT BY ANOTHER DOZER WHEN THE LEFT REAR OF THE DOZE R CROSSED THE RIDGE THE DOZER SAT DOWN CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK.
November 27, 1990
PA · Coal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ladon Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS HELPING TO MOVE A SUCTION H OSE ON A 6IN WATER PUMP WHEN HE EDXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK I NAME SAW A DR WHO GAVE HIM MEDICATION & TOLD HIM TO TAKE A WEEK OFF (ON 11 -27-90 I NAME EXPERIENCED A DULL PAIN IN HIS BACK AS HE BENT OVER TO START HIS TRUCK I NAME CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 12-03-90)
November 27, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Clemente Latham Concrete Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPAIRING TAILGATE ON DUMP TRUCK. TAILGATE WAS OPENED AND HELD BY HOIST AND WINCH PROBABLY HOIST SLIPPED. TAILGATE HIT BACK OF HAND. BROKEN KNUCLE AND DISLOCATED FINGER ON LEFT HAND.
November 27, 1990
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Huscoal Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPL WAS OPERATING DOZER IN HOLLOW FILL. HE TOOK DOZER OUT OF GEAR TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS & SAID HE COULDN'T CHANGE GEARS. DOZER ROLLED BACK INTO BANK & EMPL RECEIVED BRUISE ON BACK AS RESULT OF IMPACT.
November 27, 1990
IL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MOUNTING TRACTOR FOOT SLIPPED ANDFELL AGAINST WALKWAY CAUSING SHOULDER AND ARM INJURY.
November 27, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by flying object
CHIPPING SLAG FROM A WELD.SLAG ENTERED RIGHT EYE WHILE CHIPPING.WAS WEARING A WELDING SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES.
November 27, 1990
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Canada Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WALKING ON SECTION,SHUTTLE CAR CABLE CAUGHT EMPL CAUSING FALL.
November 27, 1990
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL EREPORTED THAT HE INJ LOWER BACK WHILE GETTING INTO OPERATORS COMPARTMENT OF ROOF BOLTER.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING FROM THE TRACK CHUTE THROUGH 2 WEST GRADE TO GET TO HIS LOCOMOTIVE,WHILE WALKING BESIDE FLAT CARS HE TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK CAUSING HIM TO FALL TWI STING HIS LOWER BACK.
November 27, 1990
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE BENDING AN 8' ROOF BOLT, PREPARING TO INSERT IT INTO THE ROOF, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
November 27, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Dixie Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS BENDING BOLTS & PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK.
WHILE RAISING THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE SHOP, SOMETHING GOT IN HIS EYE.
Redbud Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
IMPROPER BLOCKING OF MACHINE CAUSING BLOCKS TO FAIL AND MOVE QUICKLY.WHEN BLOCKS MOVED 1 STRUCK EMPL ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT CAUSING INJURY./
November 27, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kenellis Energies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SPLICING MINER CABLE CUT TOP OF LEFT THUMB.
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Fall onto or against objects
WALKING STOPE TRIPPED AND FELL STRIKING SHARP ROCK WITH PALM OF L HAND LACER
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS PULLING TROLLEY WIRE UP TRACK STEPPED ON PIECE OF SLATE AND SLIPPED FRACTURING HIS LEFT FOOT.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
REMOVING BRAKE FROM HOIST, BRAKE CAME UP UNEXPECTEDLY, RIGHT LEG BELOW KNEE GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN BRAKE AND CONCRETE.
November 27, 1990
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Green Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
I.NAME OPERATING BULLDOZER ON MINE PROPERTY A METAL BRACE THAT HELPS HOLD THE CAB TOGETHER,VIBRATED LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF HEAD.TAKEN TO HOSPITAL EMERG RM RECD 3 STITCHES.
November 27, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
ROCK FELL ON ARM
November 27, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Unicorn Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL BENDING ROOF BOLT 5/8" X 72". AFTER HALF OF BOLT WAS INTO DRILLED HOLE,EMPL INJURED LOWER BACK BENDING ROOF BOLT BACK TO A STRAIGHT POSITION.
Aero Energy Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS A ROCK PILE MAKING A FIREBOSS EXAMINATION WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE & FELL TWISTING HIS FOOT
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FOOT CAUGHT BETWEEN COAL RIB AND PARKED CONT MINER
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP & HIT A COAL RIB
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS PULLING TWO PIECES OF LINE CURTAIN & ONE OF THEM CAUGHT ON A PALLET OF CINDER BLOCKS JERKING EMPLOYEE BACKWARD
Carbo Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE SAID HE WAS RIDING IN SCOOP BUCKET AND A ROLL BELT FOR BELT MOVE. THE ROLL OF BELT HIT TOP AND ROLLED BACK ON HIS FEET LEGS.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE PULLING CABLE OFF SHUTTLE CAR REEL, A SPLICE BECAME CAUGHT IN CABLE GUIDE, THE CABLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. AFTER FUTHER INVESTI GATION THIS ACCIDENT IS REPORTABLE 12-26-90.
November 27, 1990
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall from machine
EE CLIMBED UP ON R-35 BUMPER TO CHECK HIS ENGINE SLIPPED AND FELL.
November 27, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
2 WELDERS ON JOB. RECEIVED FLASH BURN IN THE EYES. IMPROPER USE OF EYE SHIELD. (HOOD).
November 27, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
MACHINERY
Cleveland Quarries Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING CAB FROM CAT FRONT END LOADER USING IMPACT WRENCH TO TAKE OUT OF BOLT WRENCH TWISTED PINNED R HAND
November 27, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hempt Brothers Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS SHOVELING UNDER A CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HIS BACK BEGAN BOTHERING HIM.
November 26, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hempt Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE HAD WRENCH SLIP OFF NUT STRIKING HIM IN THE NOSE FRACTURINGH SAME EE HAD SURGERY ON 12-4-90 AND RETURNED TO WORK 12-6-90. ONE DAY LOST TIME.
DUMPING IN TO MACK TRUCK LG ROCK SLIPPED OFF STRUCK DOOR MIRROR JOLTING DRIVER 'S ARM
November 26, 1990
TN · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allied Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING OIL FROM THE SUPPLY CAR, HE STRAINED HIS BACK. HE WAS LIFTING 5 GAL. CANS OF OIL.
November 26, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
San Juan Asphalt · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE CHANGING BLOW BARS IN CRUSHER, BLOW BAR SLIPPED WHILE PICKING UP AND SMASHED FINGER.
November 26, 1990
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cantera Perez Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
COMPLAINS OF BACK ACHE AND DISBALANCE
November 26, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPTYING WHEELBARROW OF GRAVEL AT SPLITTER FELT PAIN IN R GROIN
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING A SAMPLE CAN, EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL LOADING MONO-RAIL DOLLIES ON FLATCAR CAUGHT THUMB BETWEEN 2 DOLLIES -FRACTURED.
November 26, 1990
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R & F Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MECHANIC WAS CHECKING SHIFTING LEVER IN FUEL TRUCK WHICH WAS STUCK IN GEAR.ATTEMPED TO FREE THE LEVER BY PULLING ON IT WHILE SITTING IN DRIVERS SEAT.UNABLE TO GET IT OUT OF GEAR,EXITED THE TRU CK CAB.WHILE STEPPING FROM STEP ON FUEL TANK TO THE GROUND,FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.MECHANIC WAS IN SEVERE PAIN AND DIDNT RETURN TO WORK THE FOLLOWING DAY.
November 26, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Collier Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
VICTIM WAS INSTALLING A NEW BEARING ON A SCREEN VIBRATING UNIT. SHAFT END WAS BEING HELD IN PLACE WITH AUTOCRANE. SHAFT SHIFTED INSIDE VIBRATOR BOX AND PINNED VICTIMS LEFT THUMB AGAINST BEARIN G HOUSING FRACTURING THUMB.
November 26, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
LAYED CHAIN ACROSS CAR, TRIED TO PULL I T,
Shannopin Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS CARRYING A METAL PANEL FR A RENNEDY STOPPING WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK & TWISTED HIS RT KNEE
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPL WAS LOADING LW SHIELD ONTO DIESEL SCOOP. EMPL HAD GOTTEN OUT OF CAB OF SCOOP TO LOOK AT POSITION OF SHIELD. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GET BACK INTO SCOOP CAB FORKS OF SCOOP BROKE & HE WAS THROWN BACKWARDS ONTO MINE FLOOR.
November 26, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT AS HE WAS HAULING GOB TO RETURN IN UNIT #3 WITH A SCOOP HE RAN OVER A ROCK AND BOUNCED HITTING HIS HEAS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SCOOP CANOPY CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS NEC K.
November 26, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pyro Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE TRIPPED AND FELL HITTING HIP AND POSSIBLY STRAINING BACK.
November 26, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rinker Materials West Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING TOP OF CONE CRUSHER PRIOR TO REPAIRING IT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS RIGHT ARM.
November 26, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMLOYEE WAS STACKING CRIB TIES. A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIS RIGHT THUMB AND MASHING IT BETWEEN THE CRIB TIE AND ROCK.
November 26, 1990
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
OTHER
N R Hamm Quarry LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS SHOVELING OUT QUARRY SITE AND DRIVING DUMP TRUCK AND HAD CHEST PAINS.
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MEDICAL VERIFICATION RECEIVED ON 12-17-90. EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING TRACK OVER TO ALIGN IT TO OTHER RAIL WITH STEEL BAR.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
ROLLING UP TORCH HOSES IN TOOL BOX.HAD A CATCH IN LOWER BACK AREA.
November 26, 1990
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
USING ELECTRIC WELDING-WELDING-R ECEIVED A WELDERS FLASH
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE LOOPING MINER CABLE ONTO HEAD OF CONTINUOUS MINER EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
November 26, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Medusa Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPL WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO CLOSE GATE OF #14 CLINKER FEEDER HE MISSED GATE HITTING FEEDER . FOLLOW THRU CAUSED STRAIN ON MUSCLES & LIGAMENTS IN MID TO LOWER BACK CAUSING TORN MUSCLES & L IGAMENTS IN BACK AREA.
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CHECKING ROOF, ROCK FELL HE JUMPED BACK FELL ON R SIDE INJ RT SHOULDER ; Y
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK AS HE WAS TURNING AROUND AND PREPARING TO GET BACK ON HIS SHUTTLE CAR WHEN LEAVING FEEDER. INJURED DID NOT MISS UNTIL 12-13-90.
November 26, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prosperity Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS WORKING IN MUDDY & SLICK BOTTOM WHEN HE STRAINED CATRIDGE IN KNEE.
November 26, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pontiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL PULLING ROOF BOLTER CABLE AT OLD 2 CUT THROUGH.EMPL INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.
November 26, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPL OFF AGAIN FROM 11/26/90 WITH INJ HE SUSTAINED ON 7/12/90. HE WAS FIRST THOUGHT TO BE OFF ILL BUT REPORTED TO MINES ON 12/18/90 THAT HE HAD PAINS IN PREVIOUS SURGERY SITE.
Carbo Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
EE SAID HE WAS WALKING UP STEPS GOING TO MINE OFFICE WHEN HIS RIGHT FEET SLIPPED ON STEP PULLING MUSCLE IN HIS LEG.
November 26, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capricorn Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL PICKING UP MINER CABLE.
November 26, 1990
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Calcium Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKED UP BOBCAT TIRE 12X700 INJURED LOWER BACK.
November 26, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gold Fields Operating Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO HIS WORK AREA TO CHECK TRANSFER PUMPS.THE WALKWAY WAS ICY AND HAD SNOW ON IT.EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL HITTING HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE WALKWAY.WALKWAY WAS MADE OUT OF STEE L GRADING MATERIAL.
November 26, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL STATED HE BENT OV ER TO PICK UP CINDERBLOCK & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. EMPL CONTINUED TO WORK WITHOUT GOING TO DR UNTIL 2/18/91 FIRST VISIT TO DR 2/18/91 STARTED MISSING WORK 2/18/91.
November 26, 1990
KY · Coal
rock duster
OTHER
Costain Coal Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND BESIDE SCOOP IN A SEMI CONSCIOUS CONDITION,NOT REALIZING WHAT HAD HAPPENED TO HIM.HE PREVIOUSLY WAS OPERATING A SCOOP.
November 26, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SAID HE SQUATTED DOWN TO WORK ON A SHUTTLE CAR TIRE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE HAS A HISTORY OF BACK PROBLEMS. HE SAID HE DID NOT DO ANYTHING TO INJURE HIS BACK OTHER THA N SQUAT. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 11-27-90
November 26, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING STRAINED BACK WHEN PUT SHOVEL IN LOOSE COAL
November 26, 1990
AL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE RAMMING PAN LINE FORWARD, A 1 1/4" HIGH PRESSURE HOSE BURSTED AND STRUCK HER ON THE LEFT HAND.
November 26, 1990
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
LOST POWER ON ENGINE ON HILL STOPPED AND HELD WITH BRAKES TRIED TO RESTART AND BRAKES FALLED BY THEN DUE TO AIR PRESSURE WAS GONE.
November 26, 1990
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Daves Branch Inc · Struck against a moving object
CAR CROSSED CENTER HIM CONTACTIVE LEFT (OPERATOR) FRONT WHEEL. SUBJECT LEFT MAIN ROAD WAS STRICKING ROCK . THIS CAUSED THE SUBJECT TO ANCURN INJURIES TO THE FRONT WHEEL CENTER & TOP OF HEAD, A LSO DISCTOCATED LEFT SHOULDER.
November 26, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Warner Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED EE WHILE SHOVELING LOOSE MATERIAL IN A CRAMP AREA UNDER 5 FT PAN IN PIT, SPRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.
November 26, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
BOX OF RESIN GLUE FELL OFF BOLTER HIT TRAM LEVER & BOLTER FOOT JACK HIT FOOT.
November 26, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Edwards Sand & Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RUBBE D L EYE LODGED FOREIGN PARTICLE IN EYE
Energy West Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHEN HANGING BOLTER CABLE I.NAME SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO HIS KNEES WHICH CAUSED AN UNDISPLACED FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT KNEE CAP.
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING POWDER SCOOP WITH ANFO 50# BAGS & FELT PULL IN LOWER BACK.
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT OF AN EIGHT TON TRACK LOCOMOTIVE.AS HE STEPPED OUT OF THE COMPARTMENT,HIS LEFT FOOT CAUGHT THE FRAME OF THE LOCOMOTIVE C AUSING HIM TO STUMBLE AND TWIST HIS LOWER BACK.
November 26, 1990
CO · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mid-Continent Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING A METAL GRATE THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS SHOULDER.
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object
KERSEY SUPPLY JEEP HIT RIB EMPLOYEE SIDE HIT FRAME OF JEEP.
November 26, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
High Power Energy · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LABORER WAS LIFTING A BOX OF EXPLOSIVES AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
Cedar Creek Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING FRONT AXLE ON 3 WHEEL MANTRIP HURTING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE LIFTED A BOX OF WATER FROM A STACK WHEN ANOTHER BOX FELL STRIKING HIM ON HIS KNEE.
November 26, 1990
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mooney'S Inc · Fall from machine
FELL OFF OF THE CONVEYOR WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT DAY WERE A LIGHT RAIN TURNING TO ICE
November 26, 1990
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATES SHE WAS CHECKING FEEDLINE AND BRAKES DOD NOT HOLD. STATED SHE WAS WEARING SEAT BELT, BUT IMPROPERLY. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT POWER POLE IN DENSE FOG.
November 26, 1990
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A P Green Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRYBAR & SLEDGE HAMMER TO REMOVE OLD BRICK FROM KILN WHEN HIS BACK SLIPPED OUT CAUSING A PINCHED NERVE IN HIS LOWER BACK
Worley Brothers Granite Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
HE WAS OPERATING THE BURNER. THE BURNER CUT OFF WITH HIM. HE WAS LIGHTING IT, AND THE OXYGEN HOLE BLEW OFF AND BURNED HIS RIGHT HAND.
Capital Quarries Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GOING TO OPER DOZER STEPPED ON DOZER PUSH ARM WITH R LEG HIS KNEE POPPED IT LOCKED UP WOULD NOT BEND
November 26, 1990
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Solution Gold Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
NIGHTTIME OPERATION AFTER DARK WORKING TOO CLOSE TO STACKER.
November 26, 1990
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
The Monarch Cement Company · Struck by flying object
OPERATING A JACK HAMMER,FRAGMENT OF DRIED CONCRETE STRUCK RIGHT EYE CAUSING A SCRATCH TO LID OR EYE.MINOR INJURY REQUIRING APPLICATION OF OINTMENT.TREATED & RELEASED.
Republic Goldfields Corp · Struck by falling object
HE WAS DRILLING A RD IN A RAISE. 5 HOLES WERE NEEDED TO FINISH WHEN A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE FACE AND HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE ALSO TWISTED HIS KNEE. THIS CAUSED HIS KNEE TO SWELL UP AND RESUL TED IN PULLED MUSCLES. THIS KNEE HAD BEEN HURT SEVERAL YEARS BACK.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL REPORTED THAT HE STRAINED LOWER BACK WHILE LIFTING MINER CABLE TO MOVE IT OUT OF WAY OF CONTINUOUS MINER. HE REPORTED THIS ON 11/27. IT WAS UNSURE THAT HE WAS GOING TO BE CONSIDERED COMPE NSABLE INJ UNTIL MEDICAL REPORTS WERE RECEIVED FROM DR.
November 26, 1990
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING 25# BALED PRODUCT, REBALING ON LARGE PACK LINE. HE REACHED DOWN TO PALLET, EXTENDING HIS ARMS TO PICK UP BAG WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK AND LEG.
November 26, 1990
IL · Coal
supply man, supply worker, nipper
HOISTING
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from machine
HE WAS HAULING CONCRETE TO 7TH M.W. TRACK. HE WAS OPERATING THE SCOOP, TRAMMED IT ONTO THE CAGE THINKING THAT THE CONCRETE BUCKET WAS FULL. I.NAME WENT AROUND TO THE CAGE CONTROLS THINKING HE HAD STOPPED AT THE CAGE AND BELLED THE CAGE OFF. THE CAGE LIFTED THE SCOOP ABOUT 7 OR 8 FEET OFF THE GROUND UNTIL IT SLID OFF, THROWING HIM OUT OF THE CAB AND INTO WALKWAY.
November 26, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR AN ELECTRICAL CABLE BY MAKING SPLICE WHEN HE INJURED HIS LEFT THUMB. WHILE USING A HAMMER TO STRIKE A CRIMPING TOOL, THE EE MISSED THE TOOL AND STRUCK HIS LEFT THUMB WITH THE HAMMER.
November 26, 1990
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A IRON SHAFT DOWN A SET OF STAIRS OUT OF A VAN THE SHAFT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND & LANDED ON THE INSTEP OF HIS FOOT
November 26, 1990
WV · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HUNG A ROPE ON THE MACHINE TO PULL THE CABLE & THE BOOM OF THE MACHINE STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE
November 26, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
ELECTRICAL
Conda Mining Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
JUMP STARTING D8N TRAITOR FROM D9N TRACTOR W JUMPER CABLES. REAR HAD OVER BATTERY TO DISCONNECT CABLES FROM D8N BATTERYS 24V SYS. WHEN CAP BLEW OFF BATTERY. BATTERY ACID BLEW INTO BOTH EYES AN D ON FACE, CAUSING ACID BURN TO EYES AND INNER ERE LIDS.
November 26, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bizwil Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS CHANGING DRILL STEEL WHEN BIT FELL ON RIGHT LEG & FOOT.
MAKING BELT SPLICE & STEPPED ON 4" WATER LINE TWISTING RIGHT KNEE.
SLIPPED ON WET STEPS.
November 25, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Mitsubishi Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS POKING DOWN BURNER PIPE WITH AIR LANCE WHEN PIECE OF HOT MATERIAL HIT EMPL ON ARM. HE JUMPED ASIDE JERKING BACKWARD MOTION CAUSING MUSCLE STRAIN TO RIGHT SHOULDER/NECK AREA.
November 25, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Fall from ladders
HE WAS WORKING HANDLING KILN CHAIN DURING KILN OUTAGE. LADDER SLIPPED FROM UNDER HIM. HE CAUGHT SOME CHAIN WITH HIS LEFT HAND TO KEEP FROM FALLING AND EVIDENTALLY PINCHED NERVE IN NECK.
November 25, 1990
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS ACCIDENT REPORTED TO MSHA IN DECEMBER OF 1989.FORM 7000-1 AND NO TIME WAS LOST.HAD RESTRICTED DUTY FOR 13 DAYS.LOST TIME ON 11-26-90,THERE WAS NO INCIDENT BUT BACK GOT WORSE AND HAD TO GO TO DOCTOR FOR IT AND LOST TIME.
November 25, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
A PORTAL BUS STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER BUS OPERATOR WAS THROWN INTO THE SIDE OF THE SEAT LANDING ON HIS LEFT HIP AND LEG CAUSING A CONTUSION TO LEFT HIP AND LEG.
November 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
Cyprus Sierrita Corp · Fall onto or against objects
UNLOADING OXIDE STATION #1,REACHING OVER TRUCK GUARDRAIL TO CONNECT HOSE,SLIPPED & FELL AGAINST GUARDRAIL.
November 25, 1990
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Big River Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE TURNED QUICKLY TO LOOK BEHIND HIM AND PULLED THE MUSCLE IN THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK.
November 25, 1990
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING INT EH SCOOP BUCKET WITH THE BANTAM DUST MACHINE AND THE DUSTER MOVED CATCHING THE EMPLOYEE BETWEEN THE SCOOP AND DUSTER. HIS RIGHT HIP AND BUTTOCKS WERE BRUISED AND T HE DOCTOR TOLD HIM NOT TO RETURN TO WORK FOR A FEW DAYS.
November 25, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAITING AT PALLETIZER WHEN RIGHT KNEE STARTED TO HURT. DID NOT THINK INUURY WAS SERIOUS ENOUGH AT THE TIME TO FILL OUT ACCIDENT REPORT. PAIN GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE.
November 25, 1990
KY · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Pyro Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING SHUTTLE CAR RAN OVER HOLE IN ROAD HIT HEAD ON UNDERSIDE OF CANOPY JAMMING NECK AND BACK.
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE MOVING SLAG TABLE HURT BACK
November 25, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING A PUMP IN THE SUMP.
November 25, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN AN OVER-CAST LADDER, THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CAUSED THE LADDER TO FALL, RESULTING IN A HAIRLINE FRACTURE OF HIS LEFT ANKLE.
November 24, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS CHANING A FOOT SHAFT ON THE 5 SOUTH CONT MINER. WHILE LIFTING THE FOOT SHAFT IN PLACE HE TWISTED HIS LOW BACK AREA.
November 24, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lac Bullfrog Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE HAD BROUGHT A BUNDLE OF RODS UP FROM THE GROUND TO BE LOADED IN THE MILL. HE WENT TO THROW THE STRAPS DOWN FROM THE MILL DECK, LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL 8 TO 10 FEET TO THE GROUND BEL OW.
November 24, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
PATCHING HOLE IN COAL CHUTE BIN AT #3 DRIVE MAIN CAST HOT SLAG DRIPPED IN BOOT BURNING RIGHT LOWER LEG.
November 24, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
McElroy Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
4 RIGHT 4 SOUTH MAN WAS PUTTING ROOF BOLTS ON BOLTER-TURNED WITH BOLTS TO PUT THEM ON BOLTER WIRE ON BOLTS CAUGHT MANS COAT AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
November 24, 1990
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WENT TO PULL A FULL BAG OFF OF THE PACKER AND THE BAG STUCK, HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
STEPPED ON ICY LEDGE IT BROKE L KNEE HIT ICE
Black Canyon Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DROPPING MINER CABLE OVER HIGHWALL TO TAKE UNDERGROUND WHEN MINER CABLE CAME DOWN GUIDE WIRE IT PULL SHUTTLE CAR CABLE DOWN FROM TOP BENCH AND HIT PERSON IN HEAD CUTTING HIS HEAD IN 2 PLACES.
November 24, 1990
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Agrico Chemical Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHANGING CUTTING EDGES ON SCRAPER PICKED UP CUTTING EDGES HURT BACK.
November 24, 1990
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Reading Anthracite Company · Struck against a moving object
MAN WAS OPERATING DOZEN OVER ROCKY GROUND DOZER BOUNCED AROUND JARING HIS BACK.
November 23, 1990
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ALLEGEDLY WHILE DESCENDING HAUL TRUCK ACCESSLADDER FOOT SLIPPED & HE FELL TO GROUND IN STANDING POSITION SUSTAINING LOWER BACK STRAIN. BECASUE OF REPORT INCONSISTENCIES THIS WAS DENIED AS INDU STRIAL. WE WERE NOTIFIED ON 01/09/91 THATIT WAS NEVERTHELESS ACCEPTED AS INDUSTRIAL INJURY.
A PIECE OF COAL AND ROCK ROLLED FROM MINE RIB AND HIT EMPL ON TOP OF FOOT.
November 23, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Limpus Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders
INJURED WAS FUELING THE CAT ENGINE ON THE SECONDARY CRUSHER.HE WAS ABOUT SIX FEET UP A LADDER.HE SIAD THE LADDER MOVED AND FE FELL.HE ALNDED ON HIS HEAD CAUSING A HEAD CONCUSSION.
INJURED WAS LIFTING A 100 LB CRUSHER BR4EAKER BLOCK TO SET IT INTO PLACE ABOUT FIVE FEET FROM FLOOR WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Pbs Coals Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPLOYEE WAS FIXING PIPE ON AIR COMPRESSOR AND SLIPPED OFF IT ONTO THE FLOOT. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT OFF WORK TIL 12-03-90.
November 23, 1990
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo-Highland Coal Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED RIGHT SIDE OF HIP GETTING INTO DOZER.
November 23, 1990
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo-Highland Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
WHILE LIGHTING A COAL STOVE FIRE, FLAMES CAME OUT AND BURNED RIGHT HAND.
November 23, 1990
UT · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C W Mining Company (Co-Op Mine) · Struck against stationary object
RODE MANTRIP OUT OF MINE. WAS GETTING OUT OF MANTRIP AND HURT KNEE ON BUMPER.
November 23, 1990
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
L. G. Everist, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL CLEANING SAND FROM CONVEYORS AND CATWALKS GETTING THINGS CLEANED BEFORE A SEASONAL SHUT DOWN,TWISTED AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
Reading Anthracite Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WELDER WAS GETTING UP FROM WORKTABLE CAUGHT JHIS LEG ON WHEELBARROW THAT WAS LEFT NEXT TO WORKTABLE.
Frasure Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS ON KNEES PICKING ROCK OUT OF COAL. HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN OVER APPROX 65# ROCK. HE SEEMED TO PULL MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.
Fawn Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
I.NAME MOVING SOME LOOSE ROOF IN A RETURN AIR COURSE LAYING IN A WALKWAY AND PIECE OF ROOF BROKE PART OF IT FELL ON TOP OF RIGHT FOOT.
November 23, 1990
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
K & H Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AROUND TAIL ROLLER AT NO 2 BELT.WHEN THE SHOVEL HIT THE ROLLER CAUSING THE SHOVEL TO STRIKE THE RIGHT HAND OF THE EMPLOYEE.
GOT OFF LOADER WALKED TO HIGHWALL CLEANING ROCK WITH SHOVEL, ROCK ROLLED OFF STRUCK ON HEAD
November 23, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
M & Mb Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS PICKING ROCK OUT OF STOCKPILE. SCOOP STOPPED. HE STEPPED IN FRONT OF SCOOP. SCOOP ROLLED FORWARD TRAPPING FOOT.
Blazing Saddles Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
USING METAL TIE WIRE TO HANG THE MINER CABLE TO ROOF BOLT PLATES ON THE TOP EMPLOYEE TURNED HIS HEAD STICKING THE END OF THE WIRE IN HIS LEFT EYE HE HAD A SMALL CUT ON THE PUPIL OF HIS LEFT EY E
Copper Range Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING BOLTER FROM ONE HEADING TO ANOTHER THE BOLTER LEANED OVER EMP JUMPED OFF CATCHING HIS ARMPIT ONHANDRAIL
Avis Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
STEPPED ON A ROCK WHEN WALKING OUT OF PIT SPRAINING RIGHT ANKLE
November 22, 1990
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C W Mining Company (Co-Op Mine) · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WAS WORKING ON ROAD GRADER (MECHANIC WORK) SLID OFF TIRE AND THE ROAD GRADER HOOD SLIPPED DOWN AND SMASHED HIS FINGER.
Miller Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
HE SAID HE WAS CARRYING A TIMBER AND A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL OUT OF THE TOP AND MASHED HIS FINGERS.
November 22, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pelesmitco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TURNING CUTTER WHEEL BULL WHEELS ON MINER HAD SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
November 22, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Prater & Baldridge Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
SCOOP RUN OVER RIGHT FOOT BRUISING IT.
November 22, 1990
AL · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS OPERATING STAGELOADER ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN 2 CHANNELS STRUCK RIGHT UPPER ARM.
DRIVER WAS GETTING OFF TRUCK TO FUEL. SLIPPED OFF LADDER ON TRUCK & FELL TO GROUND.
November 22, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
CLEANING HOT ORE OUT OF TOWER, HOT ORE BROKE LOOSE AND SLID DOWN CHUTE, CAUSING FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO BOTH LEGS FROM THE KNEE TO FOOT.
Cambior Alaska Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
WORKING ON STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR NEW WASH PLANT.FELL 20' TO CONCRETE FLOOR STRIKING HEAD/NECK AREA OF X-BEAM ON WAY DOWN.IMPACT WITH FLOOR TAKEN WITH HEAD AND UPPER BODY.MEDEVACED TO ANCHORAGE. DIAG:MINOR CONCUSSION.
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS LINE MOLING WITH A "T" HEAD ON PPT #190. USED ALL HIGH PRESSURE FITTINGS, HOSE, WHIP CHECKS, AND PPE. PRESSURE ON PUMP WAS SET AT 9000 PSI. EE HAD LINE MOLED FOR APPROX. 2 TO 3 MINUTES WHE N HIGH PRESSURE 1/2" HOSE RUPTURED IN HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING INJURY. HE AS A WATER PUNCTURE TO HAND.
Sharon Steel Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
STOPPED MOTOR VEHICLE TO OPEN GATE APPLIED PARK BRAKE GOT OUT OF TRUCK IT STARTED TO ROLL BACK PINNED BETWEEN DOOR AND TREE
November 22, 1990
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hecla Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS WALKING OUT TO BARREN CYANIDE DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD WHEN SHE STEPPED OFF WALKWAY & ON TO HEAD LEACH PAD PLASTIC LINER WHICH WAS SNOW COVERED WHEN SHE SLIPPED ON PLASTIC & FELL ON TAIL BONE. SHE BRUISED TAILBONE IN FALL.
November 21, 1990
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS DOING CLEAN-UP IN THE TUNNEL BY THE LOADING BINS.HE SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON AND FRACTURING THE 9TH RIGHT RIB.
November 21, 1990
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ecci Calcium Products Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STEPPED INTO UNCOVERED DITCH WHILE WORKIN GON A PUMP.THE GRATING HAD BEEN REMOVED WHEN HE STEPPED INTO DITCH TWISTING HIS KNEE.
November 21, 1990
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
ELECTRICAL
Calcium Products Of Arizona · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
BATTERY IN PICK UP EXPLODED WHILE EE WAS HOOKING UP CHARGE TO DEAD BATTERY SPARKS CAUSED GASES TO EXPLODE.
November 21, 1990
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alcoa World Alumina Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STEPPING OVER 16" PIPE IN MUD LAKE AREA,TWISTED KNEE.TREATED AT THE TIME AND CONTINUED REGULAR JOB BUT CONT TO EXPERIENCE DISCOMFORT.REFERRED TO A SPECIALIST WHO DETERMINED SURGERY WAS RE QUIRED AND WHICH WAS PERFORMED 4-10-91.SAFETY OFFICE MADE AWARE OF THIS ON 4-24-91 WHEN WORKERS COMP PAPERS WERE COMPLETED.
Burrow Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
BACK STRAIN-LOADING BY HAND,50 LB BASKET
Betty B Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUT R FINGER ON R H AND TAKING FIRE EXTING. OFF SCOOP
November 21, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Gold Fields Operating Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WHILE OPERATING A WATER TRUCK A HYDRAULIC LINE ON THE WATER TRUCK BLEW. AFTER REPAIRS, THE WATER TRUCK WAS NOT WASHED. A SHORT TIME LATER THE EMPLOYEE SAID SHE WAS ILL FROM INHALING HDYRAULIC FUMES.
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
DESCRIBE CONDITIONS CO;NTR TO ACCIDENT & QUANTIFY DAMANGE SLIPPED & FELL WHILE WALKING ALONG BELT & SPRAINED LEFT KNEE.
DRILLING & ROCK FELL OUT OF BACK STRIKING RT KNEE.
November 21, 1990
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS PULLING ON MINER CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from ladders
MAN CLIMBED LADDER TO WORK ON LIGHTS. LADDER TURNED SLIPPED MAN FELL HITTING HEAD ON PHONE BOX AND CONCRETE PIER.
November 21, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPL WAS GREASING BEARING OF BELT TAILPIECE WHEN SOME FINE COAL DUST WAS THROWN INTO EMPL'S RIGHT EYE. COAL DUST WAS REMOVED FROM EYE BY DR.
Mettiki Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
INJ STEPPING UP ONTO HEAD OF ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN FOOT SLIPPED AND BANGED HIS LEG AGAINST BOLTER.DIDNT REALIZE HE WAS INJURED UNTIL NEXT AM WHEN LEG SWELLED AND WAS STIFF.SOUGHT MEDICAL C ARE AND REPORTED INJURY ON 11-26 WHICH WAS FIRST DAY MISSED.
November 21, 1990
VA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kenmar Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED OFF WATER TANK AND TWISTED ANKLE.
Aero Energy Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING A PUMP FLANGE WHEN A SPARK STRUCK A CAN(AEROSOL) OF PENETRATION SOLVENT CAUSING IT TO EXPLODE
November 21, 1990
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE ENROUTE TO THE 12-76-297 STOPE TO LOAD THE TRAIN, WHEN A DE-RAIL OCCURRED AT THE 214 SWITCH, ALLOWING THE CAR DOOR TO OPEN, THEN CLOSING ON HIS RIGHT LEG.
November 21, 1990
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE BRUSHED A LUMP OF COAL OFF THE FUEL CAP LID & THE COAL HIT HER ON THE LEFT LEG HAD CONTUSION TO LEFT LEG EMPLOYEE DID NOT BEGIN MISSING TIME UNTIL 11-26-90
November 21, 1990
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Shannopin Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS RUNNING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HIS FOREMAN FLAGGED HIM TO STOP THE S CAR KEEP GOING AS INJURED TURNED TO LOOK AT THE FOREMAN THE S CAR SWIRVED & PINCHED HIS RT ARM BETWEEN THE S CAR & THE COAL RIB
November 21, 1990
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Andalex Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS USING A 2" HOSE TO WASH OUT THE LOADOUT TUNNEL.HE LAID THE HOSE DOWN TO GO TO PICK UP A SHOVEL,HE ACCIDENTALLY KICKED THE HOSE TURNING IT ON.INJURED IMMEDIATELY WENT TO STEPPING ON THE HOSE TO KEEP IT FROM FLIPPING UP AND HITTING HIM,WHILE STILL STANDING ON THE HOSE HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP THE HOSE AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PUTTING UP ROOF MATS PULLED MUSCLE RIGHT SHOULDER.
November 21, 1990
OH · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Schiappa Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE HE WAS WORKING ON THE WINCH ATTACHED TO THE BROCKWAY TRUCK HE WAS CRANKING THE WINCH WHEN THE WENCH STUCK CAUSING A SEVERE PAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT BACK & RIBS
November 21, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sharples Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
VICTIM WAS WALKING BY A TOOL BOX WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST THE BOX, STRIKING HIS RIGHT LEG. INJURED DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT UNTIL DECEMBER 3 1990 DID NOT REPORT MEDICAL TREATMENT TIL DE C 6 1990.
November 21, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
M C Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURY ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY ROCK THQT FELL AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON HEAD.HOWEVER BECAUSE EMPLOYEE DID NOT MENTION INJURY FROM ALLEGED ROCK FALL ON 11-21-90 UNTIL SIX WEEKS LATER.OPERATOR CANNOT VERIFY THAT INJURY WAS WORK-RELATED OR OCCURRED ON MINE PROPERTY.
November 21, 1990
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRYING TO FREE SOME MUD WITH SLATE BAR IT JUMPEDD BACK AND HIT HIM IN L JAW CUT UNDER CHIN AND INSIDE THE MOUTH
November 21, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buckhorn Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SIMPLY BENT OVER AND HIS BACK STRUCK WITH SEVERE PAIN AND EMPLOYEE WAS UNABLE TO RAISE INTO AN UPRIGHT POSITION RIGHT AWAY.
November 21, 1990
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
MACHINERY
WHEN BENCHING HIGHWALL ROCK CAME OFF 15' BENCH & CAME THROUGH WINDSHIELD & HIT RIGHT LEG.
November 21, 1990
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
APPARENTLY WHEN HE WAS REPOSITIONING DROP CHUTE A BOLT CAME LOOSE AND CHUTE FELL AND HIT FOOT.
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS PREPARING TO CLIMB DOWN A LADDER FROM THE DOCK TO THE MATERIAL BARGE MOORED ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE DOCK FACILITY.INJURED HELD ONTO A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON THAT WAS WELDED TO THE DOCK STRUCTURE TO BRACE HIMSELF WHILE GETTING ON THELADDER.THE WELD ON THE ANGLE IRON BROKE CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL APPROX 20 FEET TO THE BARGE WHERE HE LANDED ACROSS TIMBER PILING LAYING ON
November 21, 1990
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southdown Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ WAS SQUATTING DOWN CUTTING BEARING ON C/D OUTLET FEEDER. AS HE PUSHED HIMSELF UP BY LEFT LEG LEFT KNEE LOUDLY POPPED. FOR FEW MINUTES HE SAID IT FELT LIKE IT LOCKED UP. HE CONTINUED WORKIN G AS HE FELT SORENESS WOULD WORK OUT BECAUSE OF SWELLING DURING WEEK OF 12/6 HE REQUESTED MEDICAL CARE ON 12/13.
Cold Spring Granite Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface
USING PIPE WRENCH TO TIGHTEN 2" JOINT OF PIPE.APPLIED PRESSURE TO WRENCH WITH FOOT,IT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE KNEE AGAINST GROUND.DIDNT NOTICE PROBLEM SO DIDNT REPORT INCIDENT UNTIL 12-1 0-90 TO SUPV AND MED DEPT.REFERRED AT THAT TIME.
November 21, 1990
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redland Stone Products Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL HAD RETURNED FROM A LONG HAUL.CLIMBED OUT FO CAB,FELT STIFFNESS & PAIN TO RIGHT KNEE.STARTED LOSING TIME 2-22-91.
November 21, 1990
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates Carolina Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING PIECES OF STONE FROM A CRUSHER AND APPARENTLY PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
November 21, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EE STRAINED HIS BACK THROWING STONES OFF OF THE CRUSHER PLATFORM.
November 21, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATED AN AIR VENT SYSTEM CHOKED UP SO HE WENT UPSTAIRS & CLIMBED UP A LADDER & FELL WHERE SOME EQUIPMENT WAS AS HE BACKED UP HE MISSED ONE DAY FROM WORK
November 21, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING FROM PLATFORM UNDER H-3 (CLEANING SILO) ONTO STEPS, TURNED BOOT TO DISLODGE IT FROM STAIR AND CAUSED A TWISTING MOTION OF RIGHT KNEE.
November 21, 1990
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Monarch Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS WALKING UNDER BAGHOUSE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET WASTE DUST AND FELL. STRAIN LOWER BACK, SPRAINED RIGHT WRIST.
November 21, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
FIRE
Continental Cement Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING OUT A SECTION OF HOPPER WITH AN ACETYLENE TORCH AS HE WAS MAKING A CUT HE ALLOWED THE GAS & AIR SUPPLY HOSES TO DRAG ACROSS HOT METAL CAUSING A HOLE TO BE MELTED N BOTH LI NES INJURED WAS WEARING COTTON GLOVES THAT APPARENTLY COLLECTED GAS & AIR WHEN HE PICKED UP THE LEAKING LINES & A SPARK FROM A PREVIOUS CUT IGNITED THE GLOVE ON HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING BURNS TO
November 21, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Davison Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HOSING DOWN THE TOWER, CLIMBING DOWN LADDER IN TOWER #2, STEPPED OFF LADDER WRUNG TO FIRST LEVEL, STRAINING LEFT CALF.
November 21, 1990
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo-Highland Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE GOING TO CLOSE BACK GATE OF THE ROCK HOPPER AT THE CLEANING PLANT TRIPPED OVERGROUND WIRE. AND FELL HITTING HIS BACK IN THE KIDNEY AREA AGAINST THE BLDG BEAM.
The Monarch Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE LIFTED MOTION SWITCH OFF BASE AND SPRAINED LOWER BACK.
November 20, 1990
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Struck against a moving object
EMPL WENT THRU BELT CURTAIN ON RAILRUNNER HAD FOOT ON BUNDLES OF WEDGES CURTAIN CAUSED FOOT TO BE BENT OVER STRAINING ANKLE.
November 20, 1990
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE AND ANOTHER EE WERE USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TAHT BREAK A LARGE ROCK THAT WAS RESTING ON THE TAILMOTOR GEAR CASE ON THE LONGWALL. THE ROCK MOVED SUDDNELY AND FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR, FLIPPED OV ER ONTO HIS ANKLES. THIS RESULTED INTO A FRACTURE TO HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
November 20, 1990
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
SAID DRIVING A GOODMAN MULE ALONG TRACK ENTRY. STRUCK HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF. 1ST EAST -8 SOUTH - MAIN EAST. THE MAN BECAME A LOST TIME INJURY BEGAN MISSING WORK ON FRIDAY NOV. 30, 1990 .
November 20, 1990
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
INJ WAS RIDING #16 PORTA BUS TOP SIDE INBY SEAT NEXT TO TROLLEY POLE ON WAY OUTSIDE. POLE CAME OFF TROLLEY WIRE STRIKING ROOF & DISLODING PIECE OF ROOF ROCK. ROOF ROCK STRUCK INJ ON HARD HAT & THEN BROKE UP WITH PIECE STRIKING INJ ON LEFT JAW.
Asarco Inc · Struck by powered moving object
STEPPED IN FRONT OF MUCKER HIT BACK OF MUCKER WITH TRAIN, IT ROLLED FORWARD HITTING BRUISING R HEEL OF EMP
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING A CHAIN AROUND A BUNDLE OF OOF BOLTS TO PULL THEM OFF OF A FLAT CAR WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BACK. HE WAS NOT PHYSICALLY PULLING ON A CHAIN . THE EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING TIME FROM WORK ON 12-10-90.
November 20, 1990
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buffalo Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
FELL WHILE WALKING ON LOOSE MATERIAL.
Marvel Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF ROCK OUT OF CONVEYOR CHAIN ON MINER. WHEN HE LIFTED IT UP HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
Liter'S Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
USING BAR TO REMOVE BOOSE MATERIAL FROM LIMESTONE WALL EXPER PAIN UPPER BACK
November 20, 1990
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM SHUTTLE CAR TO MINER WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF.
Tilden Mining Company L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING ON PRY BAR, IT SLIPPED OFF HIT L BIG TO INFECTED L GREAT TOE
November 20, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
C L Pharris Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPL RETURNING TO PLANT AFTER DELIVERING ROCK.THEN BED OF BUNKER TRUCK WAS LEFT IN A RAISED POSITION SO WHEN TRUCK PASSED UNDER THE OVERPASS THE BED COLLIDED WITH OVERPASS AND SEPARATED FROM C AB.
Coastal Coal-West Virginia LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE CHANGING A DRIVE UNIT ON A SCREEN,I.NAME MASHED HIS THUMB.HE WAS POSITIONING THE UNIT WHILE MOVING IT WITH A CHAIN HOIST.THE UNIT MOVED CAUSING THUMB TO BE MASHED AGAINST A BEAM.
November 20, 1990
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE COMPLAINED OF A PAIN IN HIS CHEST AND BACK. HE STATED THAT WHEN HE BENT OVER TO FEED HIS DOG THAT HE FELT THIS SHARP PAIN AND RELATED IT TO AN ACCIDENT HE CLAIMS TO HAVE HAD SEVEREAL WEEKS AGO WHILE REMOVING A HYDRAULIC VALVE ON THE DREDGE. HE, ALSO, SAID THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK THE PREVIOUS DAY WHILE INTALLING A TAIL PULLEY ON THE DREDGE CONVEYOR.
November 20, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE AN OXYGEN/ACETYLENE CART WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER AND MIDDLE BACK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE TWO WHEEL CART AWAY FROM THE HAULAGE ROAD.
November 20, 1990
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Calmat Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SITTING INSIDE TRUCK WINDOW DOWN ONSIDE ROCK BOUNCED FROM OUTSIDE WHERE TRUCK BEING LOADED HIT EMP IN EYE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION UNLOADING A SUPPLY CAR OF ROCK DUST WHEN HE ALLEGEDY FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Falkirk Mining Company · Struck by falling object
REMOVING BRACKETS THAT HOLD BORING BAR IN PLACE OTHER PERSON ON OTHER SIDE END OF BAR DROPPED COLLAR AND IT LANDED ON FOOT OF INJ EMP LITTLE TOE ON THE L FOOT WAS FRACT
November 20, 1990
IN · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Vigo Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STANDING ON SHOP FLOOR WHEN WELDER DROPPED HIS WELD LEAD. THE ROD STRUCK METAL NEXT TO WHERE HE WAS STANDING CAUSING FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
COMING FROM TOP LEVEL THRU TO FIRST COAL SAMPLING, STEPPED TO FLOOR FORM LADDER L ANKLE GAVE OUT
November 20, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Lafarge Corp · Flash burns (welding)
INDIVIDUAL BURNED HIS EYES FROM THE "FLASH" WHILE WELDING.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EE ALLEGES HE WAS OPERATING A LOCOMOTIVE, THE TROLLEY POLE CAME OFF WHILE STILL TRAVELING HE RAISED UP TO PUT THE TROLLEY POLE BACK ON AND BUMPED HIS HEAD AGAINST A RAIL BAR.
Hyter'S Coal Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
CUTTING FRAME CRACK ON EXCAVATOR WITH TORCY WHEN METAL FLEW BACK IN INJURED'S EYES WITH SOME PIECES GETTING BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES INJ EYE.
November 20, 1990
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF STEPPING OFF A CATERPILLAR 988B HIGHLIFT AND ONTO A 50 TON WABCO ROCK TRUCK. HIS CLOTHING CAUGHT ON THE 988 B HIGHLIFT, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL APPROX. 8-10 ' TO THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE HAS PAIN IN LOWER BACK
November 20, 1990
IN · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON SWING MOTOR CASE,OF DEMAG LOADER,AS EMPLOYEE WAS USING SOCKET AND RATCHET TO TIGHTEN BOLTS THE ADAPTER BROKE CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO LOSE BALANCE.WHEN HE FELL TO G ROUND HE LANDED ON BOTH LEGS.
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLWAS BUILDING CONCRETE STOPPING WHEN FINGER GOT CAUGHT SOLID 8" CONCRET BLOCKS.
National King Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SUBJECT WAS USING A PIPE WRENCH TO REMOVE A GLOBE WHICH IS PART OF A LUMINARIE FIXTURE ATTACHED TO THE BOLTER THE WRENCH SLIPPED & I NAME STRAINED HIS BACK
EMPLOYEE WAS EXAMINING HOSES ON CONTINUOUS MINER PLOW WHEN A ROLL FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD.
Dakota Granite Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING ACROSS QUARRY FLOOR WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A SMALL DEPRESSION AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
November 20, 1990
VA · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
POWERED HAULAGE
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WE HAD JUST TOOK SLACK OUT OF FACE CHAIN EE WAS STANDING ON OFF SIDE OF STAGE LOADER STARTED FACE CONV. WITH DOG STILL IN LINE IT BROKE A PIECE OF THE DOG OFF AND IT STRUCK EE LINE HAS TO BE M OVED FORWARD.
November 20, 1990
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Block Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
UNLOADING CASE OF CLAY BACK INJ
Shelly Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WELDING TWO-40' SECTIONS OF DREDGE LINE TOGETHER.TOOK 6' PRYBAR AND TRIED TO LIFT ONE SECTION UP FOR ALIGNMENT CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK GOING DOWN RIGHT SIDE INTO FEET.
November 20, 1990
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Smoot Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS WORKING ON THE CONVEYOR CHAIN ON THE MINER WHEN THE MINER BOOM SLIPPED AND PINNED HIM BETWEEN THE MINER BOOM AND THE ROOF.
November 20, 1990
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Material Energy Research & Recovery Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
POKING BALLS OFF COOLER GRATES -TWISTED RIGHT KNEE
November 20, 1990
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Minutemen Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
HE HAD JUST COMPLETED CHANGING A HOSE. HE PLACED HIS HAND BETWEEN THE SCISSOR PORTION OF THE BOOM. THE OPERATOR RAISED THE BOOM AND CAUGHT HIS HAND.
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING UNDERNEATH A HYDRA CRANE TRUCK WHEN SOME DEBRIS FLEW INTO HIS EYE FROM UNDERNEATH HIS SAFETY GLASSES.
November 20, 1990
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Larson Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OFF ROCK TRUCK AND SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
November 20, 1990
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object
ATTEMPTING TO START BELT FEEDER BY PULLING CORD PULLED POST THAT SWITCH ON BECAME DISLODGED FELL STRIKING THE MAN ON HEAD
November 20, 1990
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tower Rock Stone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING STERN WIRE UP OVER THE TIMBER HEAD WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT LEG & LOWER BACK
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OPERATING THE LONGWALL SHEARER THIS EE STATES HE TRIPPED AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.
November 19, 1990
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING ON LEVER TO OPEN BIN DOOR AT PLANT TWISTED BODY AND STRAINED MUSCLES IN BACK.11-29 OBTAINED RELEASE TO RETURN TO WORK 12-3.
November 19, 1990
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Equinox Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING UP ONTO BULLDOZER,TWISTED HIS BACK.
November 19, 1990
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Prince Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING PC OF BELT STRAINING BACK
November 19, 1990
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C W Mining Company (Co-Op Mine) · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WAS PULLING BRATTICE CLOTH, THE CLOTH WAS HEAVY AND STRAINED SHOULDER. THIS SHOULDER WAS PREVIOUSLY INJURED AND I.NAME HAD JUST RETURNED TO WORK ON 11/01/90.
WAS PULLING BRATTICE CLOTH DOWN A RIB OF COAL CAME DOWN ON HIS FOOT PINNING HIM TO THE FLOOR IT BROKE HIS RT FOOT
November 19, 1990
KY · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
POWERED HAULAGE
Jones Branch Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GOT HIS HAND MASHED BY SCOOP BUCKET
November 19, 1990
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H C Spinks Clay Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REMOVE DRAIN PIPE UNDER FINISH SCREEN AND WHILE LOWERING THE PIPE, IT SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS LEFT KNEE.
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE MAN WAS LIFTING A MANDOOR WHEN HE DEVELOPED LOWER BACK PAIN.
November 19, 1990
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
M P & M Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
RIDING IN MANTRIP CAR RAISED HEAD INTO MINE ROOF HURTING RIBS.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS TIGHTENING PACKING GLAND ON PANEL BOX FOR 14CM 10 WHEN PIPE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF PIACKING GLAND AND HIS RIGHT HAND STRUCK CONTROL PANEL BOX CAUSING AN INJURY.
November 19, 1990
AL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED FELT PAIN IN BACK AS HE WAS MOVING ROCK LOC PUMP ONTO PANLINE.
November 19, 1990
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
R L O'Neal & Sons Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
DRIVENS SEAT OF TRUCK BEING LOADED WITH SHOT ROCK IN PIT ROCK ROLLED OF BUCKET HIT ARM PINCHING ARM AGAINST THE DOOR
November 19, 1990
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WAS HOOKING UP A 5TH WHEEL, SLIPPED AND DOLLY LOANDED ON FOOT.
November 19, 1990
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Kenellis Energies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE DRIVING SHUTTLE CAR HE SPRAINED LEFT ARM UNIT #1.
November 19, 1990
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
L B J Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS HELPING ON DRILL CAUGHT MIDDLE FINGER LEFT HAND WITH BUNDLE OF PLATER.
November 19, 1990
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USED FORCE TO OPEN STUCK VALVE. LUMP IN VLAVE. SHOULD FIND BETTER WAY TO FREE STUCK VALVE & MINIMIZE WATER IN SILOS. DISCUSSED WITH EMPL. USE TUGGIT IF POSSIBLE IN FUTURE.
B & D Coal Company · Struck by falling object
RUNNING MINER AND 4 TO 5 INCHES OF CAP COAL FELL CUTTING RIGHT HAND.
November 19, 1990
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS STANDING ON 3/4" WIRE ROPE WHICH JERKED FORWARD APPROX 1 1/2" CAUSING EMPL TO FALL FALL BACKWARD. INJ APPARENTLY CAUGHT FOOT BETWEEN SHIELD TOES WHEN HE FELL TWISTING LEFT ANKLE AS H E FELL TO GROUND.
November 19, 1990
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Canyon Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object
FOUNDING PIN ON DRAGLINE BUCKET,METAL OBJECT OF UNK ORIGIN FLEW INTO EYE AND LODGED IN BACK OF EYEBALL.
November 19, 1990
UT · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Camp Of Utah Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME WAS SHOVELING COAL ONTO THE MAIN EAST BELT LINE WITH A TRACK SHOVEL. HE LEFT WORK ON 11-19-90 AND FOUR DAYS LATER WE WERE TOLD THAT HE HURT HIS BACK. PRIOR TO THIS, I.NAME HAD HURT HIS BACK ON 11-1-90.
November 19, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Al Hamilton Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FUELING TRUCK ON 4 INCH PLATFORM STEPPED OFF PLATFORM SPRAINED HIS R ANKLE
Thomas Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BENT OVER, SLIPPED BACKWARDS WHILE FILLING UP TANK. (GASOLINE TANK).
Dixie Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS UNLOADING STRUCTURE FROM SCOOP AND SLIPPED ON MINE FLOOR AND DROPPED STRUCTURE ON LEG AND TWISTED HIS BACK. BRUISE AND CUT ON LEG AND INJURY TO HIS BACK.
D O & W Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
SHARPENING COAL DRILL BIT. A CHIP OF METAL FROM BIT BROKE OFF AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN EYE.
November 19, 1990
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS HOLDING FLIGHT IN BATH AS THREE MEN OUTSIDE ATTEMPTED TO PRY FLIGHT FROM CONVEYOR CHAIN. HIS COWORKER INSIDE WITH HI ALSO HAD TO PRY ON FLIGHT LEAVING HIM TO HOLD FLIGHT. WHEN FLIGHT CAME FREE IT CAUSED HIM TO GET ALL WEIGHT.
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED HAD PICKED UP A 50# BAG OF ROCK DUST AND PLACED ON HIP.AS INJURED TURNED AND BEGAN WALKING INJURED FELT PAIN IN BACK AND LEGS.
November 19, 1990
OH · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL & COWORKER WERE TURNING HEAD ON CONTINUOUS MINER TO CHANGE BITS. AS THEY WERE TURNING HEAD EMPL STRAINED LOWER BACK.
November 19, 1990
PA · Coal
trackman, track worker, track gang
OTHER
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPL BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 11/19/90 & RET TO WORK ON 4/2/91. DR HAS DETERMINED THAT THESE LOST WORK DAYS ARE FOR PERIOD OF TIME AN ADDITIONAL 90 LOST WORK DAYS ARE TO BE ADDED TO ORIGINAL 7000 1. ATT 70001 NOW REFLECTS TOTAL OF 242 LOST WORK DAYS FOR ACCIDENT ON 8/15/88.
November 19, 1990
WV · Coal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FELL APPROX 20' AT THE PREP PLANT REPAIRING A WATER PIPE LADDER SLIPPED FROM BEAM CAUSING HIM TO FALL-HE RECEIVED FACIAL FRACTURES AND A FRACTURED RIGHT KNEE.
November 19, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Maple Meadow Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
PASSENGER IN MANTRIP THAT COLLIDED WITH OTHER, MINER STRUCK L SIDE AGAISNT THE FRAME OF VECHICLE RESULTING IN CRACKED RIB
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE STEPPED ON A SMALL ROCK CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS ANKLE.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT THE ROTARY BREAKER WAS TIED OFF WITH A SAFETY CHAIN. HE REHOOKED TWIST CHAIN TO PULL BREAKER WHEN IT MOVED. HE JUMPED TO FLOOR TO GET CLEAR AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
November 19, 1990
KY · Coal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Kentucky · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME STANDING IN INTERSECTION GUIDING SCOOP OPER AS MONORAIL CARS WERE BEING PULLED.2 PULLEYS WERE BEING USED TO PULL CARS WITH WIRE ROPE.PUMP CAR GOT HUNG UP CROSSING TRACK AND THE INCREAS4 D TENSION BROKE THE WIRE ROPE BETWEEN THE 2 PULLEYS.I.NAME STRUCK IN LOWER BACK BY RECOILING ROPE.
November 19, 1990
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wyo-Ben, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
POSITIONING MOTOR STRAINED BACK DISPLACED VERTA.
November 19, 1990
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS STRAIGHTENING AN EIGHT FOOT TENSION REBAR BOLT DURING INSTALLATION WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
November 19, 1990
CO · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Wyoming Fuel Company · Struck against a moving object
INDV WAS PASSENGER ON NO 2 TRACTOR.THE VEHICLE VEERED TO LEFT BEFORE IT COULD BE CORRECTED.IT STRUCK THE RIB WHEREUPON I.NAME LEFT KNEE WAS INJURED.
November 19, 1990
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Copper Range Company · Struck against stationary object
BUMPED RIGHT FOOT ON ANGLE IRON IN BEDDING BUILDING.SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR 5-16-91.
November 19, 1990
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont (WI) LLC · Struck by flying object
EMPL DRIVING A FORKLIFT,PIECE OF MATERIAL BLEW OFF FORK AND INTO HIS EYE.FINISHED SHIFT BUT THAT PM EYE WAS STILL BOTHERING HIM WO WENT TO EMERG RM AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE 24 HRS OFF.
November 19, 1990
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO PY A TOP BELT ROLLER INTO A BED RAIL SADDLE WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED ON THE ROUND BED RAIL CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW AGAINST THE BED RAIL.
November 19, 1990
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ACTING AS GROUP LEADER.HE BROUGHT TWO EMPLOYEES TO 52RXC TO OPERATE UNDERCUTTER.ROOF FELL,KILLING ONE EMPLOYEE AND SERIOUSLY INJURING THE OTHER.INJURED STRAINED CHEST DURING THE R ESCUE AND HAD EMOTIONAL STRESS LATER BECAUSE OF HAPPENED.
November 19, 1990
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Products Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS USING THE SHOVEL AT THE PLANT LOCATION REMOVING ROCK FINES FROM UNDER THE BELT.WHILE DOING THIS HE PULLED THE MUSCLES IN HIS LOWER BACK.
November 19, 1990
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Pyro Mining Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
CLEANING MATERIAL AWAY FROM END OF ROLLER SCREW DRIVER AND ROLLER CAUGHT SCREWDRIVER AND THEN ARM
November 19, 1990
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Rb Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ WAS SWINGING ROOF BOLTER HEAD INTO PLCE WHEN HEAD STRUCK HIM ON KNEE.
November 19, 1990
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck against a moving object
INJ L ANKLE WHILE OPER SHUTTLE CAR OVER ROUGH HAULAGE ROAD DROVE OVER ROUGH BOTTOM STRUCK L ANKLE ON SEAT
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A OIL CAN FROM SUPPLY CAR, CAN WAS WEDGED TIGHT. HE JERKED HARD ON CAN AND THE HANDLE CAME OFF CAUSING PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT OF CHEST.
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE EE WAS WALKING IN THE 2 E\MWN AND SLIPPED OR TRIPPED OVER A MINER CABLE AND FELL, SPRAINING HIS RIGHT ANKLE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE ANKLE HAS A FRACTURE.
November 19, 1990
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED WHILE TURNING HEAD ON MINER HE PULLED SOMETHING IN MIDDLE BACK. EMPL RECEIVED STRAIN.
Winn Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP #00 WIRE THAT HAD BEEN UNROLLED OFF SPOOL WHEN HE DID WIRE CAME UP & HIT HIM IN RIGHT EYE. WHICH HIT IT & SCRATCHED IT.
November 19, 1990
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hibbing Taconite Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS TO HAVE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS NECK AND LEFT SHOULDER WHILE PULLING ELECTRIC SHOVEL CABLE.
November 19, 1990
PA · Coal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
OTHER
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPL MISSED 75 DAYS AWAY FROM WORK FROM 11/19/90 TO 03/9/91 DUE TO REINJURY OF PREVIOUS INJ.
INJURED WAS CLIMBING OUT OF 38 TON MOTOR DECK AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT FOOT CAUSING HIM TO FALL OUT OF THE MOTOR, TWISTING. RIGHT KNEE AND CUTTING HIS RIGHT EAR.
November 19, 1990
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
American Aggregates Corp · Struck against a moving object
HAUL TRUCK BACKED INTO CAB OF SECOND HAUL TRUCK CAB DESTROYED OPERATOR OF SECOND TRUCK INJURED INITIAL X RAYS AT HOSPTIAL PROVEWD NEGATIVE EE REPORTED FOR WORK ON 11-20-90 RETURNED TO MED CENT ER 11-26-90 CRACKED RIBS FOUND ON X RAY.
November 19, 1990
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Dravo Lime Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL WAS WORKING OUT OF BASKET ON POWDER RIG. HE STARTED TO BOOM OUT CLOSER TO FACE SLIDE PLATE CAME LOOSAE & LET BASKET TILT TO SIDE HE SAID HE HIT BACK ON TOP RAIL OF BASKET.
November 19, 1990
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS CLIMBING A LADDER-THE LADDER SLIPPED OUT CAUSING HIM TO FALL APPROXIMATELY 10 FT SEVERE TWIST AND BRUISE TO RIGHT FOOT.
November 19, 1990
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING JAW BOLTS ON JAW CRUSHER HE HAD TO PUT PRESSURE ON LEFT ARM IN ORDER TO WELD ARM WENT TO SLEEP & IS STILL NUMB EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO THE DOC UNTIL THE 21ST HE WAS WAIT ING TO SEE IF THE NUMBNESS WOULD GO AWAY