Showing the 500 most recent of 2,746 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
June 29, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Aero Energy Inc · Contact with electrical current
AS A RESULT OF AN INVESTIGATION IT APPEARED THAT THE EE ACCIDENTALLY CAME IN CONTACT WITH 300 D.C. VOLTS TROLLEY WIRE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT POLE ON WIRE RESULTING IN ELECTROCUTION.
June 27, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Cement Company · Struck against a moving object
DRIVER WAS DUMPING LOAD OF SHOT ROCK ON STOCKPILE. EMPLOYEE FAILED TO OBSERVE UNDERCUT STOCKPILE. STOCKPILE MOVED AS EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING. TRUCK FLIPPED OVER BACKWARDS LANDING ON ITS BED AT THE BASE OF THE STOCKPILE. DRIVER ALSO FAILED TO USE SEAT BELT AS INSTRUCTED. MAN DIED 7-8-91.
U S Borax Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE ROOF OF T-4B TANK WHEN COMPRESSION RING FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK, SUFFERING APPARENTLY FATAL INJURIES.
June 17, 1991
NM · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
ON JUNE 17-1991 THE VICTIM TOOK A DIFFERENT ROUTE THAN THE REST OF EXPLORATORY DRILL CREW AND HIS 1978 FORD 4X4 VAN GOT STUCK IN A MUD HOLE ON AN UNIMPROVED ROAD. IT IS SPECULATED HE GOT COLD AND STARTED AN ONAN GEN SET IN THE BACK OF THE VAN TO RUN A SMALL ELECTRIC HEATER. THE BACK CARGO DOORS OF THE VAN WERE OPEN BUT THE FRONT DOORS WERE CLOSED THERE WAS A HOLD 1/2 WIDE BY 1 1/2
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AN ON GOING CO INVESTIGATION IS BEING CONDUCTED TO IDENTIFY THE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT PRELIMINARY FINDINGS INDICATE THAT THE ACCIDENT RESULT FROM A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED RELEASE OF SLURRED MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE 60 INCH 300 FT BORHOLE INTO THE CHUTE AND BIN BELOW.
June 11, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Creek Mining Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
THE LEFT FRONT TANDEM CAME OFF OF THE NO.1 CLINE COAL TRUCK. THE SAID TANDEM ROLLED APPROX. 450 FT DOWN GRADE AND STRUCK EE WHILE HE WAS WAITING ON THE WATERTRUCK TO FILL. THIS RESULTED IN FAT AL INJURIES.
June 11, 1991
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
A ROOF ROCK MEASURING 12 FT LONG X 35 INCH WIDE X 10 INCH HIGH FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS APPROX 40 FT INBY SPAD 8720 ON 5 SECTION IN THE I PANEL OFF OF 3 WEST MAIN THIS RESULTED IN A FATALI TY.
June 7, 1991
VA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
Fatality · OTHER
Wellmore Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS FOUND DEAD ON OUR PROPERTY. WATCHMAN WAS FOUND SHOT BY L.C. FERRELL TRUCKDRIVER AT APPROX. 530 AM. EE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD BY DR.
June 5, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
Fatality · MACHINERY
Owl Rock Products · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
CONVEYORMAN (VICTIM) ALLEDGELY ENTERED SHAKER/CHUTE WHILE EQUIPMENT WAS OPERATIONAL. COARSE MATERIAL TWIN SCREW WASHER. THE VICTIM ENTERED THE SHAKE AND APPARENTLY SLIPPED AND FELL THROUGH T HE FEEL CHUTE AND IMMEDIATELY WAS OVERPOWERED BY THE DRIVING SCREWS AND WAS PINNED ADN CRUSHED (UPPER TORSO) BY DISCS AND BLADES.
June 28, 1991
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noranda Minerals Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL ALLEGES THAT HE DEVELOPED HERNIA DURING COURSE OF REGULAR WORK AS CONVEYOR BELT MECHANIC.
June 27, 1991
OH · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING PARTS FOR A D-9L DOZER ONTO LOWBOY TRAILER. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HAD RIPPER CYLINDERS FOR RIPPER ON FORKS OF CLARK FORKLIFT. HE PULLED ON CYLINDER WHICH HAD SLID ON FOR KS. HE THEN STATED THAT HE NOTICED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT GROIN AREA AND THAT SOME SWELLING OCCURRED. EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING AND PULLING ON ONE CYLINDER. ALSO EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING A BACK SUPPORT BRA
June 26, 1991
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL PICKED UP BOULDER TO THROW INTO JAMMED CRUSHER.
June 26, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hempt Brothers Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A CRUSHER SHOE DURING CLEAN-UP WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS GROIN. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT ASSIGNED TO THIS DUTY AT THE TIME THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. HE JUST THOUGHT HE'D HEL P OUT.
June 26, 1991
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Montana Resources, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING CONVEYOR IDLERS WHEN HE FELT A PULL ON HIS LOWER RIGHT QUZDRANT A HERNIA WAS DIAGNOSED & SURGERY WAS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 5 1991 EMPLOYEE IS EXPECTED TO BE OFF FOR APPROXIMA TELY 5-6 WEEKS
June 24, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING (2) 12" X 12" X 12' LONG PIECES OF TIMBER. WHEN HE SET IT DOWN ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR HE FAILED TO TAKE HIS RIGHT HAND OUT FROM UNDER THE END OF THE TIMBER. THIS RESULTED I N PARTIAL AMPUTAION OF HIS 3RD AND 4TH FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ROLL OUT OF THE TRACK IN THE SLOPE BOTTOM WHEN THE BAR ROLLED BACKWARD AND CAUGHT INJUREDS FINGER BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE TRACK RAIL CAUSING THE INJURY .
June 22, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Co Ca Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL ATTEMPTED TO JUMP FROM BOTTOM RUNG OF 988 LOADER HIS LEFT HAND CAUGHT ON TOP RUNG BY RING ON WEDDING RING CONTRARY TO SAFE WORK PRACTICES. EMPL WAS EXPERIENCED MECHANIC. NO PROTECTIVE EQU IPMENT WAS INVOLVED.
National Mines Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED CLAIMS TO HAVE STRAINED HIS LEFT GROIN AREA WHILE LIFTING ON A 6" X9'6" LONG PIECE OF SINGLE WALL PIPE. THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT UNTIL 2 DAYS AFTER THE ALLEGED INUU RY. INJURED WAS WORKING ONT HE 1 1/2 FLOOR OF PREP PLANT REPLACING 6" PIPE GOING TO PRIMARY FING SUMP. WITNESS STATED THAT HE DIDN'T OBSERVE AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY. ACCIDENT IS BEING PROTEST
Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE CONSTRUCTION DME CONTINUOUS HAULAGE SEVERAL TASKS WERE PERFORMED INVOLVING HEAVY LIFTING WHICH CAUSED THE INJURY NOTE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING ON NIGHT DUTY 15LB RESTRICTION SCHEDULED F OR SURGERY 08-028-91
June 18, 1991
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
MACHINERY
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ASINJURED WAS SUPERVISING THE TASK OF CUTTING SECTION OF MINE FLOOR WITH ANUNDERCUTTER MACHINE, HE MISJUDGED THE POSITION OF THE CUTTER BAR, WHICH WAS UNDER THE FLOOR,AND STEPPED FORWARD TO OB SERVE THE RESULTS OF THE CUT. AS HE STEPPEDDOWN WITH HIS LEFT FOOT, A SECTION OF THE HARD PACKED FLOOR BROKE THROUGH DIRECTLY OVER THE TIP OF THE CUTTER BAR. THIS RESULTED IN HIS FOOT COMING
June 17, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Campbranch Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRILL STEEL BROKE ON ROOF BOLTER CUTTING OFF RING FINGER ON LEFT HAND
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING A CO-WORKER PUSH THE DISMANTLED HEAD DRIVE CONVERTER OUT OF THE WAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT GROIN AREA.
Faith Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS HELPING THREE MORE MEN CHANGE A FOAM FILLED TIRE ON A SHUTTLE CAR. HE AND TWO MORE MEN LIFTED THE TIRE AND ROLLED INTO POSITION. LATER HE SAID THAT WHILE LIFTING THE TIRE HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS GROIN AREA.
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SECURING MANDOOR BENT OVER TO PICK UP CINDER BLOCK DOOR FELL FROM BEHIND
June 12, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
Hanson Material Service · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING CORE DRILLING MACHINE WHEN HIS ARM BECAME ENTANGLED IN DRILL STEEL.
June 12, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Squires Creek Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
POSITIONING BOLTER SO TRAM CHAIN COULD BE BROKEN REACHED TO TOUCH MASTERLINK TO SEE IF IT WAS IN POSITION FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN SPROCKET AND CHAIN RESCUER HIT TRAM LEVER AND FINGER CAUGHT C UT OFF R INDEX FINGER
June 12, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
7-11 Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS USING A SHOVEL TO CLEAN UP AREA UNDERNEATH THE CONVEYOR BELT LEANED OVER TO FAR STRAIN OCCURED.
Brewer Gold Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE LOADING TWO CUTTING EDGES ON PICKUP TRUCK IN THE LAY-DOWN YARD.THE EDGES ARE 2"X12"X6'AND WEIGH APPROXIMATELY 225 LBS.IN DOING SO HE SUFFERED A HERNIA ON THE LEFT SIDE.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SPILLAGE ALLONG THE BELT CONVEYOR AT 102 TIPPLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT GROIN AREA. ON 6-24-91 DR. DIAGNOSED THE EMPLOYEE AS HAVING A HERNIA IN THE RIGHT GRO IN AREA. DATE OF ALLEGED ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT ON 6-24-91.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING WATER LINE FROM ROTARY AIRLOCK VALVE ON PNEUMATIC MUCK REMOVAL SYSTEM, REACHED INTO RICK HOPPER WHILE MACHINE WAS OPERATING AND CONTACTED ROTARY VALVE.
June 8, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL HAD RELEASED DRILL STEEL WHICH HAD PENETRATED THE ROOF ABOUT 1" WHEN HE SLIPPED & INSTINCTIVELY TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF.HIS JERSEY GLOVE WITH HAND INSIDE CAUGHT & WRAPPED AROUND THE ROTATI NG DRILL STEEL CAUSING INJURY.
Daniels Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SETTING TIMBERS, AND SUSPECTED RUPTURE.
June 5, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Elkay Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF RE-POSITIONING BLUE ON HIS TROY WHICH IS OVER THE CONTROLS OF THE ROOF BOLTER. IN THE PROCESS HE POSITIONED HIS LEFT HAND ON THE BOOM OF THE BOLTER AND PUSH ED THE BOOM LIFT LEVER AND AS THE BOOM RAISED, TTHE BOOM FRAME AND THE CRADEL FRAME CREATES A SCISSOR TYPE ACTION WHICH NEARLY CUT OFF HIS LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND WHICH LATER HAD TO BE REMO
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PULLING RAILS,CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN 2 RAILS.
June 3, 1991
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPL WAS OPERATING S & S TRACTOR ON 2 PORTAL BOTTOM TRAVEL ENTRY. TRACTO5R THAT HE WAS DRIVING RAN OVER RUT & EMPL SUFFERED STRAIN TO LEFT GROIN AREA.
A & T Augering Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL PUSHING AUGER FLIGHTS BACK AND FORTH.ONE FLIGHT DIDNT DROP DOWN PROPERLY.WHEN EMPL SHOVED IT BACK EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER ABDOMEN.
June 30, 1991
IN · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
B & Ls Contracting Inc · Struck against a moving object
INJ WAS OPERATING BULLDOZER WORKING TRUCK FILL. DURING SHIFT HE ALLEGED THAT HE DEVELOPED LOW BACK PAIN.
June 30, 1991
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HANGING PIPE FOOT SLIPPED FELL ON STEEL SUPPORT
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO INSTALL TIMBER ON FALSE ROOF AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
June 30, 1991
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object
A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP OF THE SHIELD THAT HAD JUST BEEN SET, STRIKING INJURED ON TOP OF MIDDLE FINGER, LEFT HAND, CAUSING A LACERATION.
June 30, 1991
WV · Coal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
ELECTRICAL
Eagle Nest Inc · Flash burns (electric)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE 950 VOLTAGE ON THE SECONDARY SIDE OF THE LONGWALL POWER CENTER WHEN THE VOLT/OHM METER FAILED CAUSING THE METER TO FLASH.
Independence Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS LIFITING CASING PULLED SHOULDER OUT.
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF WET TRACK CAUSING HIM TO INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.
Magma Copper Company · Fall down raise, shaft or manway
DESCENDED RAISE TO RETRIEVE BAR LOOSE MATERIAL FELL STRIKING ON HEAD HE FELL
June 29, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Meadow River Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A HOLE FOR ROOF BOLT. WAS STANDING BESIDE BOLTER CHANGING BIT ON DRILL STEEL. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON TOP OF THE CANOPY, SLID OFF AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEFT FOOT.
INJURED WAS REPLACING A HEAD DRIVE GEAR BOX WHILE TIEING OFF THE GEAR BOX WITH A ROPE A PICE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIM ON HIS RIGHT LEG.
June 29, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
HARDFACING HAMMERS WELDING SLAG ENTERED PANTS THROUGH THIGH
June 29, 1991
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Construction Materials · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
CHANGING SEALS ON SCREEN BY REMOVING COUNTERWEIGHT FIRST.PULLING ON COUNTERWEIGHT HANGING ON COME-A-LONG EMPLOYEE REPORTED ON 06-29-91 BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT AT THAT TIME.
June 29, 1991
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reynolds Metals Company · Struck by falling object
BOTTOM OF HEATER FELL HIT ON R SHOULDER
June 29, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRILLING HOLES WENT TO TURN OFF AIR IT BLEED OFF PIPE CAME BACK HIT HIM IN L SHOULDER
Green Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EE FELL WHEN GRATING SLIPPED AND INJURIED HIS RIGHT ELBOW.
June 29, 1991
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator
MACHINERY
Barretts Minerals Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPL WAS WORKING IN JET MILL AREA & BAG EXPLODED IN FACE. EMPL WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. INJ IS BEWING ATTRIBUTED TO FAULTY BAG.
June 29, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Dmc Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS OPERATING A GOLF TYPE BUGGY WHEN HE WENT THRU A CHECK CURTAIN STRIKING THE TAIL OF A CONTINUOUS MINER.
June 29, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I WAS MOVING PLATFORM FROM #5 PACKER ROLLERS TO #4 PACKER WHEN IT SLIPPED AND LANDED ON THE UPPER PART OF MY LEFT FOOT.
Bullion Hollow Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM ONE ENTRY TO THE OTHER WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE 14CM-3 CONTINUOUS MINER TRAILING CABLE TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO HIS TENDON IN RIGHT ANKLE.
June 29, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Covia Solutions Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
I.NAME WORKING W/SURVEYOR-CONTRACTED TO ESTABLISH SCENIC EASMENT AND PROPERTY LINES AT A FUTURE MINING SITE.AFTER GOING HOME FROM WORK 6-29,DISCOVERED A DEER TICK AND BITE ON RIGHT SHOULDER NE AR ARMPIT.CAUSED NO PROBLEMS UNTIL 7-12-91 WHEN STARTED EXPERIENCING SEVERE HEADACHE.THEN TAKEN TO EMERG RM 7-13.HAD APPLIED INSECT REPELLENT PROIR TO STARTING WORK 6-29-91.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTED CONTAINER OF WATER FROM RACK IN GARAGE LIFTED IT TWISTED AT THE SAME TIME TO SET IT ON FLOOR FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
June 29, 1991
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE STATED HE CONTACTED HOT PIECE OF STEEL WITH HIS RT ARM CAUSING BURN TO RT ARM
June 29, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED AND TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES ATTEMPTED TO LIFT A FABRICATED STEEL CHUTE WITH A CHAIN HOIST. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO LIFT IT AS HIGH AS THEY WANTED TO, SO THEY WERE LOWERING IT AGAIN. THE CH UTE TILTED, STRIKING SCARTIGER IN UPPER THIGH AREA.
June 29, 1991
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A Graziano Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STEPPED OUT OF FRONT END LOADER AND STEPPED IN A SMALL HOLE WHERE HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
June 29, 1991
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
M A G Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS OPERATING THE MINER AND SETTING WITH HIS BACK TO THE RIB WHEN THE RIB ROLLED OFF PINNING HIM DOWN AND FRACTURED HIS PELVIS.
June 29, 1991
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kerry Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE CLIMBED UPON THE D-10 BULLDOZER TO GET TOOLS & WHEN HE WAS COMING DOWN OFF DOZER HE FELL OFF HITTING HIS WRIST
Windsor Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING MOTOR. POLE JUMPED OFF TROLLEY WIRE. HE REACHED FOR POLE AND THUMB CAUGHT BETWEEN POLE AND OVERCAST. AS DESCRIBED BY EMPLOYEE.
June 29, 1991
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS HOLDING THE AIR DRILL TO STABLIZE IT WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN TEH ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK THE INDEX FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.
June 29, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS IN THE MILL LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING SCREENS DURING MAINTENANCE TASK AND SPRAINED OR STRAINED HIS LEFT ARM AND SHOULDER.
TIGHTENING THE HEAD DOWN A CRUSHER WITH CABLE AND LOADER. THE PROBLEM IS THAT A CHAIN INSTEAD OF CLEVIS WAS USED TO FASTEN CABLE TO PAYLOADER BUCKET. THE HEAD STOPPED, CHAIN BROKE AND THE CABL E FLEW AND CAUGHT HIM WHERE HE WAS STANDING WAS NOT A SAFE LOCATION.
June 29, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
JUMPED 5 - 6 FEET OFF LOADER INTO SOILD ROCK, CAUSING COMPRESSION INJURY TO LOWER SPINE.
June 28, 1991
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 6" PIPE AND STRAINED HIS MIDDLE BACK.
June 28, 1991
IN · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A 3 1/2" DUMP CABLE FROM THE CABLE REEL WHEN A LOOSE END CAME AROUND STRIKING INJURED ON THE RT. FOREARM AND LEFT ANKLE. THE LEFT ANKLE RECEIVED A BONE CHIP.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING RAIL TIE OU T OF DITCH AT 32+00 STRUCK RIGHT UPPER OF FOOT WITH PICK
June 28, 1991
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS ASSISTING EMPL IN ADDING OIL TO JOY 14CM9 CONTINUOUS MINER ON 3RINW SECTION. EMPL STEPPED ON RUB RAIL THAT HAD BEEN UNPINNED TO GET TO FILL VALVE. RUBRAIL FELL FROM ITS BRACKET LANDIN G ON EMPL'S FOOT FRACTURING IT.
June 28, 1991
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS LEAVING RESTROOM. THE FLOOR WAS WET & HE SLIPPED & TRIED TO CATCH HIS BALANCE.
Franklin Collieries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WAS PULLING, MACHINE CABLE STRAINED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK AREA.
Midwest Portland Cement · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS SETTING UP ROLLER CONVEYOR FOR BRICK JOB IN KILN. HE STEPPED ON A NAIL OR PIECE OF WELDING ROD INJURING HIS LEFT FOOT.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS MOVING CONCRETE AT RETURN AIRSHAFT WITH A HOE, AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
June 28, 1991
KY · Coal
cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator
MACHINERY
Woodland Hills Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
BACKING UP CUTTER CATCHING FOOT BETWEEN A ROCK THE CUTTER BENDING STEEL TOE BOOT BACK CAUSING SKIN TO BE CUTTER OFF LEAVING BONE.
Coastal Coal-West Virginia LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON LINER PLATES OF THE COARSE REFUSE SCREEN WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL DISLOCATING HIS SHOULDER.
June 28, 1991
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Specialty Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE USING A PORTABLE GRINDER, A PIECE OF PIPE, GRINDER BOUND UP, EMPLOYEE MOVED AND CUT HAND OF INJURED, WHO WAS NEXT TO HIM. HE WENT TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL, WAS TREATED AND RELEASED THE NEXT MORNING.
June 28, 1991
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by flying object
PUSHING TAIL PIECE OVER WITH SINGLE PROP- PROP FLEW OUT STRIKING VICTIM.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE WALKING TO PREP PLANT EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL HURTING HIS LOWER BACK.
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED AND CO-WORKER WERE UNLOADING MONORAIL TROLLEYS FROM FLAT CAR. MONORAIL TROLLEY HAD HUNG UP ON A WOODEN CRATE. INJURED WAS TRYING TO FREE IT BY PULLING WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.
June 28, 1991
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
mechanic helper
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A JACKHAMMER TO CRACK OPEN AN AREA OF CONCRETE WHICH NEEDED REPAIRING WHEN LIFTING HAMMER TO MOVE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RT MIDDLE BACK
June 28, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tower Rock Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING ROCKS OFF OF A CATWALK, BUT HE SMASHED HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HANDRAIL.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING ROCKS OUT OF THE WALKWAY ALONG THE NORTH MAINS TRACK. HE HAD CLEARED THE ROCKS FROM THE WALKWAY THEN PROCEEDED TO THE NORTH MAINS DRIFT PORTAL TO CHECK ON JEEP PARTS. B Y THE TIME HE ARRIVED AT THE PORTAL HE STATED HE WAS EXPERIENCING SEVER BACK PAINS.
June 28, 1991
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE RIB LINE WHEN A PIECE OF STONE FELL FROMT HE ROOF AND STRUCK INJURED ON BACK OF NECK.
June 28, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator
ELECTRICAL
Clever Stone Co Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EE BENT OVER BATTERY IN A PICK UP AND WAS SHAKING A GROUND CABLE ON BATTERY WHEN BATTERY EXPLODED DUST AND POSSIBLY SOME BATTERY ACID IN EYES BLEW HIS SAFETY GLASSES OFF FLUSHED HIS EYES OUT A ND SENT HIM TO DR FOR EXAMINATION.
June 28, 1991
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Falcon Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
I.NAME DRILLING HOLE TO PUT A BOLT UP.A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS.THE ROCK LANDED ON ITS SIDE AND FELL OVER ON I.NAME.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS REPAIRING 3IN SANDPIPER PUMP HE WAS PUTTING SIDES BACK ON HE BENT OVER & STARTED TO PICK UP A SIDE WHEN HE SAID HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK
June 28, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Macklin Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
;USING PINCH BAR ON CYLINDER & MOVED JSUT RIGHT STRAINING BACK BELOW SHOULDER BLADE.
Windsor Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS FINGER IN BOOM MAST OF ROOF BOLTER WHILE DRILLING A BOLT HOLE. AS DESCRIBED BY EMPLOYEE.
Productora De Agregados Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FELL TO LOWER LEVEL HURT R ARM
June 28, 1991
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White River Materials Inc · Struck by falling object
HAD LID STOOD UP ON PUMP,CLEAN OUT AND LID FELL ON FINGER.
June 28, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Belville Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
LIMESTONE CONE CRUSHER COVER WAS ELEVATED 4' OPF GROUND AT AN ANGLE TO INSPECT UNDERSIDE.A CHAIN CONNECTED THE HOIST AND AN EYELET WELDED TO THE COVER.3 EMPLS WERE BESIDE THE COVER.THE COVER D ROPPED DOWN PINNING THE MECHANICS FOOT.
June 28, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlas Gold Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES LOADING AND STEMING HOLES (SHOVELING) BENT OVER WHILE SHOVELING TWISTED AND PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.
June 28, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON NORTH WASHING SCREEN REPLACING BROKEN BELTS EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING THE MECHANISM SMOOTH TO GET A GOOD METAL TO METAL FIT A PIECE OF THE GRINDING WHEEL ENTERED UNDER THE CORNER OF MY SAFETY GLASSES LODGING IN LEFT EYE
June 28, 1991
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE HANGING MINER CABLE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
June 27, 1991
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Climax Molybdenum Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED IN OCTOBER 1990 AS FIRST AID.EMPLOYEE WAS STILL HAVING BACK TROUBLE AND THIS ACCIDENT HAS NOW TURNED INTO A MINOR ACCIDENT.THE EMPLOYEE ORIGINALLY HURT HIS BACK WHIL E CLIMBING THE LADDER ON A TRUCK AND PULLING A GREASE LINE ON THAT TRUCK.
June 27, 1991
ND · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF OF THE LOADER STEPS IN STEAD OF DESCENDING THE FULL FLIGHT.
June 27, 1991
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STOOD UP ON FLOOR BOARD BOTH FEET SLID OUT FROM UNDER HIM HE FELL ALL WAY TO GROUND HURTING LEFT HIP & LOWER BACK HE WAS WEARING WRONG SHOES
June 27, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CLEANING A ROCK JAM OUT OF DUMP BOX, AND HE SLIPPED AND FELL INTO A BEAM.
United Clays Inc · Fall from machine
ORE BRIDGED IN DUMP HOPPER USED TO FEED CONVEYOR TO MILL FEED H OPPER ORE STUCK TO HOPPER SIDEWALLS EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO FIND CAUSE & REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM ORE SLID DOWN & HE INJURED HIMSE LF GETTING OUT OF HOPPER ON SIDEWALL
June 27, 1991
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
L G Everist Inc · Struck by flying object
DUST BLEW INTO EYE.WENT TO DR AND CAME BACK TO WORK.DIDNT TURN IN A DR REPORT STATING HE SHOULD TAKE TIME OFF,AND DID WORK OVER 40 HRS THAT WEEK. REPORTED THIS 6-28-91.
June 27, 1991
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
JUMPED OUT OF HAUL TRUCK AND PULLED LIGAMENTS IN LEG.
June 27, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine
INJURED FELL TO THE GROUND FROM A MOTOR GRADER EQUIPMENT MOUNTING LADDER AND BRUISED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.
June 27, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAD CONTINUING BACK PROBLEMS AND DID NOT RETURN AFTER TIME OFF FOR UNRELATED EYE INJURY UNTIL 09-03-91
June 27, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED FELL OFF A REDUCER.
June 27, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Alby Quarry · Struck by falling object
TRUCK WAS JACKED UP FIXING A FLAT FELL OFF JACK BED HIT HIM IN THE HEAD AND BACK.
Kiah Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING ON MINER CABLE, FOOT SLIPPED AND PULLED MUSCLE IN HIP.
June 27, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Anna Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A RUBBER TIRED LOADER & EXPERIENCED CHEST PAINS & NUMBNESS OF HIS LEGS
June 27, 1991
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Solar Fuel Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)
EE WAS ASSISTING THE MECHANIC WELDING ON THE JOY CONTINUOUS MINER AND EXPERIENCED A FLASH BURN OF HIS EYE WHICH LATER RESULTED IN AN INFECTION OF THE LEFT EYE.
June 27, 1991
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Clay Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS SWEEPING AND CLEANING THE FLOOR, TURNED AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A BOX OF PLOYDECK SCREENS FROM A SUPPLY TRUCK AFTER SETTING SCREENS DOWN BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK STARTED MISSING WORK 07-03-91
June 27, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING UNIT EXPER LOWER BACK
June 27, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPL EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK & HIPS AFTER DRIVING #305 LOADER. EMPL BEGAN LOSING TIME BEGINNING 8/21/91.
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 300 LB. PIECE OF WIRE PLATE WITH HOIST CHAIN ON LOAD SLIPPED PINCHING EMPLOYEES RIGHT RING FINGER. FINGER WAS FRACTURED AT LAST JOINT.
June 27, 1991
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING D-8 DOZER TOWING #10 DRILL DOWN A SLIGHT GREASE, EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOZER, RILL KEPT MOVING DUE TO WEIGHT, DOZER WAS PUSHED TO THE RIGHT, TOW BAR BROKE, EMPLOYEE JUMPED FR OM CAB OF DOZER INJURING LEFT FOOT.
Chautauqua County-Dpw · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SWINGING SLEDGE HAMMER BREAKING UP ROCKS HAMMER GLANCED OFF ROCK TWISTED HAND AND WRIST
June 27, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Christian Coal Corp · Fall from ladders
INJURED WAS WELDING A BOX ON THE BED OF A 350 BACK DUMP.WHEN HE FINISHED HE STARTED BACK DOWN ON THE 5' STEP LADDER AND FELL.
Kentucky Harlan Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME HELPING REPAIR A BROKEN BELT,LIFTING A BELT CLAMP OVER THE TOP BELT ROLLER.I.NAME JOGGING THE BELT TO GET IT BACK TOGETHER,I.NAME GOT LEFT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE ROLLER AND BELT CLAMP.
Pontiki Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A 6 TON TRACK MOTOR WHEN HE SLID THROUGH A METAL TRACK DOOR HITTING HIS SHOULDER.
June 27, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Warner Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE DISCHARGE VALVE ON HYDRATOR VALVE JAMMED & HANDLE HIT OPERATOR RT THUMB & KNUCKLES WHEN HANDLE HIT HAND IT SLIPPED OFF THE VALVE & HANDLE TURNED OLERA TORS HAND ONTO SIDE OF HYDRATOR
Yahara Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects
INJURED FOOT JUMPED ONTO A ROCK LOST NO TIME FROM WORK FELT OKAY AFTER STAYING OFF OF HIS FEET OVER THE WEEK END & ON MONDAY IT ACTED UP SO HE HAD IT X-RAYED RETURNED TO WORK AGAIN
June 27, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Kentucky · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A CINDER BLOCK USED TO PROP A 3'X3" MANDOOR OPEN, THE DOOR CLOSED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND WAS RESTING ON THE DOOR FRAME. THE DOOR HIT A 4 FINGER OF THI S HAND.
June 27, 1991
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Daanen & Janssen Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DURING THE COURSE OF HER DUTIES AS A LOADER OPERATOR, THE CONTINUOUS AND REPETITIVE MOTION OF STEERING THE LOADER HAS CAUSED HER TO BRING ON A "ROTATOR CUP IMPINGEMENT".
Country Boy Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
CRAWLING ON KNEES.
June 27, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall from machine
THE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING DOWN OFF TOP OF THE SCOOP WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE MINE FLOOR ON HIS BACK.
June 27, 1991
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED SLIPPED FROM A TRAILER FELL LANDING ON H S RT ANKLE HE WAS OFF 06-28-,07-01,07-02 WORKED 07-0 3,07-05,&07-06 OFF AGAIN 07-08
June 27, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
JUMPING FROM CONVEY LANDING ON ROCK BRUISING L HEAL
June 27, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
High Power Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE A MECHANIC WAS WELDING ON A LOADER BUCKET, HE STOPPED WELDING AND TOOK OFF HIS GOGGLES WHEN A PIECE OF SLAG EXPLODED THROWING FRIT IN HIS EYES.
June 27, 1991
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H & H Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
COME ALONG CAME LOOSE CAUSING HOIST TO SLIP AND THE PUMP DOOR HIT EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT FOOT RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE FOOT.
June 27, 1991
NM · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
MACHINERY
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLEANING MATERIAL TRAPPED HIS ARM IN BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE MAST
June 27, 1991
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Morie Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SHOVELING SAND ON BELT, SUFFERED LUMBAR STRAIN
June 27, 1991
VA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hyter'S Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS A SHOT BACK TO HIS MACHINE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND HURT HIS KNEE AND LITTLE FINGER WAS DISLOCATED.
June 27, 1991
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand · Struck by falling object
REPLACING HOOD OF EUC, ALIGNING BOLTS SOME OLD FOAM INSULATIN THAT HAD BEEN UNDER FLAKED OFF GOT IN EYE
June 27, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Silver Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object
BOTLING TOP ROCK FELL STRUCK ON L SHOULDER
June 26, 1991
KY · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
M & Mb Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS UP IN A PLACE TAMPING IT WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM IN THE CHEST.
June 26, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SETTING OUTSIDE FORMS AND STRAINED LOWER BACK
June 26, 1991
MD · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
DRILL HOLE IN ROOF STARTED TO PULL STEEL OUT HE WAS IT ON FINGER WITH PC OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF
June 26, 1991
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Monarch Cement Company · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING IN PREHEATER AREA AND GOT DIRT INTO HIS EYE.
June 26, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jericol Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CARRYING A CAN OF OIL AND FELL EXPERIENCING PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Killough Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS WALKING INTO SCALEHOUSE AND SLIPPED ON LOOSE GRAVEL, BREAKING HER ANKLE.
June 26, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Miami Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object
DROVE TRUCK TOO CLOSE TO EDGE OF TAILINGS AND ROLLED OFF.
June 26, 1991
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Talc Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS DIGGING HOLES WITH A POST HOLE DIGGER AS HE STEPPED BACK HIS RIGHT FOOT WENT INTO A SMALL HOLE CAUSING HIM TO TWIST THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS LOWER BACK. HE DIDN'T GO TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL TH E NEXT DAY WHICH WAS 6-27-91. ON 7-1-91 HE SAID THE DOCTOR DIDN'T WANT HIM TO GO BACK TO WORK YET. SO FAR HE HAS MISSED 2 DAYS OF WORK.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CLIMBING UP ON A FLAT CAR WHEN HE FELT A PAIN & BURNING SENSATION IN HIS GROIN AREA
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE WAS HELPING UNLOAD CHAIN RAMP FOR CAR HAUL, THE CHAIN RAMP SLIPPED OFF THE SUPPLY CAR AND STRUCK HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG, CAUSING A BRUISE.
June 26, 1991
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT WHEN THE CANOPY OF THE ROOF BOLTER DISLODGED A PIECE OF ROCK FROM THE RIB OF THE PERMANENTLY SUPPORTED AREA REPORTEDLY STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE.
June 26, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rifle Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PUT TING BLADE ON A DOZER THE EQUALIZER BAR SLIPPED & FELL ONTO HIS RT FOOT
June 26, 1991
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Green River Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
KNEELING BEHIND CURTAIN AND CUTTER BACKED OUT OF X-CUT AND THE BACK TIE OF THE CUTTER RAN OVER HIS FOOT.
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE LIFTED AIR TUGGER AND IT SHIFTED. EMPLOYEE GRABBED IT, THEN SET IT DOWN ON HIS KNEE.
June 26, 1991
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
DRIVER HAD JUST LOADED TRUCK AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOORS TO THE LOADING SHOOT. ROCK WAS JARRED LOOSE FROM ABOVE HIS HEAD AND STRUCK HIM ABOVE HIS LEFT EAR.
June 26, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Mid-Atlantic Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING PUMP, PULLED BACK
June 26, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Pen Roc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OF A DUMP TRUCK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
June 26, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
WORKING AT #1 PRECIP HOT FEED FELL ON ARM SIDE OF FACE & SIDE OF CHEST
June 26, 1991
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Republic Gypsum Company · Struck by flying object
I.NAME WASHING TRUCK AND TRAILER WITH PORTABLE PRESSURE WASHER.HAD ALREADY DONE ONE OTHER UNIT.GOT WAND TOO CLOSE TO TRAILER AND SOAP & MUD SPLASHED BACK INTO FACE AND EYES.
Hilltop Basic Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PULLING ON HOIST CABLE FELT PAIN IN BACK.
June 26, 1991
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Brox Industries Incorporated · Struck against a moving object
IT APPEARS THAT DUE TO A SLIGHT SLOPING OF THE GROUND THE TRUCK WAS ON WHILE DUMPING IT CAUSED THE TRAILED TO TIP OVER ON ITS SIDE THE DRIVER FELL FROM HIS SEAT INTO THE PAASSENGER SIDE APPARE NTLY CAUSING HIS INJURY.
EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF BERM ONTO LOOSE ROCK. ROCK ROLLED UNDER HIS FOOT CAUSING A SPRAINED ANKLE.
June 26, 1991
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE WAS WORKING WITH A PARTNER REMOVING A CONVEYOR BELT WIPER FROM THE TAIL PULLEY AREA. WIPER WAS REMOVED AND IT WAS BEING SLID THRU BOTTOM RYUNG FO HANDRAILLING. THE WIPER SLIPPED AND HIT HIM ON HIS LEFT KNEE.
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from machine
STARTED TO GET DOWN OFF DRAGLINE SLIPPED OFF TRACKS FELL TO GROUND LANDING ON R WRIST TO CATCH SELF
June 26, 1991
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Climax Molybdenum Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS TURNING AROUND TO GET A WELDING ROD AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
June 26, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Hanson Permanente Cement Inc · Struck against stationary object
SHOVELING INT HE COOLER AREA, HOT GREASE DROPPED ON ARM CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE RIGHT SHOULDER ON STRUCTURE.
Herzog Stone Products Inc · Fall onto or against objects
TIGHTENING BOLTS IN WASHER, EMP FELL STRADLE ON LOG STAND
June 26, 1991
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wade Sand & Gravel Co., Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING PC OF PIPE EXPER LOWER BACK PAIN
June 26, 1991
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
Juliana Mining Company Inc · Struck by flying object
WALKING DOWN STEPS; FOREIGN BODY BLEW IN EYE.
June 26, 1991
UT · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Utah Fuel Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING A NEW BOX OF BATTERY ACID TO FILL A BATTERY.HE WAS CUTTING HOSE OFF WHEN SMALL AMOUNT OF ACID SQUIRTED UPWARD HITTING HIM IN HIS RIGHT EYE.
June 26, 1991
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING A PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR TO THE REAR BUMPER OF 3/4 TON PICK-UP TRUCK. THE HITCH ASSEMBLY REQUIRES A SHAKLE TO GO THRU THE TONGUE OF THE COMPRESSOR AND PIN TO THE TRUCK BU MPER. EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING THE SHAKLE TO LINE THE HOLES UP WHEN THE TRUCK MOVED BACK PINNING HIS HAND BETWEEN THE SHAKLE AND TONGUE CAUSING AN ABRASION AND SEVER SPRAIN TO MIDDLE KNUCKLE OF E
June 26, 1991
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
WHEN DUMPING A LOAD OF REJECT TRUCK ROLLED OVER.
North Cambria Fuel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A CABLE ON DRAGLINE, HE SLIPPED ON GROUND AND TORE MUSCLES IN HIS BACK.
H & D Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS DRAGGING WATER DISCHARGE HOSE- AS HE PULLED AND TWISTED HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
June 26, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING OUTSIDE USING A CUTTING TORCH HOT SLAG FELL ON KNEE SEVERAL DAYS LATER THE KNEE BECAME INFECTED THE INFECTION CAUSED THE ACCIDENT TO BE A LOSS TIME
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLLYEE WAS UNLOADING FLOAT CELL AGITATORS OFFATRUCK & ON TO A FORK LIFT ONE SIDE SLIPPED OFF THE FORK & CAUGHT HIS THUMB BETWEEN THE ROTOR & THE FORK THIS RESULTED IN A FX TO HIS RT THUMB
June 26, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
MACHINERY
Magma Gold Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS REMOVING A BAR HOLDING THE E-22 MUCKER BUCKET IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, WHEN HIS FINGER WAS PINCHED. HE HAD RAISED THE BUCKET AND WAS PULLING OUT THE BAR WHEN AIR PRESSURE BLED OFF ALLOW ING THE BUCKET TO COME DOWN ON THE BAR. THE LITTLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE TRACTION MOTOR CONTROL.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED, HE WAS SLIDING A 6"X8"X16' HEADER ACROSS THE FRAME OF A SCOOP WHEN ONE END FELL. HE GRABBED THE FALLING HEADER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED AFTER HELPING LIFT RAM BAR HIS BACK STARTED HURTING EMPLOYEE NEVER WENT TO DOC UNTIL 09-04-91 REPORTED TO WORK 09-05-91 HOWEVER DOC SLIP DID NOT INDICATE RELEASE FAILED TO WORK ON 09-06-91
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE CLAIMED HE WAS DONE PLUGGING SCOOP PLUG IN WHILE HE WAS POSITIONED FROM THE TOP OF SCOOP BATTERY AS HE WAS BACKING OF BATTERY IN A LAYING POSITION HE STRUCK ELBOW ON BATTERY I.D. HOLD DOWN WHICH IS 2 ROOF PLATES WELDED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WITH AN 8' BOLT THROUGH BOTH OF THEM.
June 26, 1991
VA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Koch Carbon Inc · Struck by flying object
HE WAS LOADING ROCK OUT WITH MINER AND A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW OUT OF CONEYOR CHAIN AND A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK HIT HIM IN HIS LEFT EYE.
HANGING PIPE ON TOP OF MOTOR,PIPE SLIPPED OUT OF AHND AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT FOOT.
June 26, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Davidson Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING BELT IN RAW COAL TUNNEL WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
June 26, 1991
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nally & Gibson Quarries, Inc · Fall onto or against objects
HE WAS SERVICING THE ROCK SCREEN, HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE SCREEN CUTTING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, HURTING HIS LEFT SHOULDER, AND CUTTING HIS RIGHT LOWER BACK.
June 26, 1991
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A WOODEN SKID. WHEN HE LIFTED THE SKID OFF THE GROUND, HE FELT SEVER PAIN IN LOWER BACK, CAUSING HIM TO DROP TO HIS KNEES.
Echo Bay Minerals Company · Struck against a moving object
EE SMD LONGHOLE DRILLER, WAS BRINGING A 6 YD 3 LHD OUT OF THE MCCOY DELLINE. WHEN ITS ENGINE DIED NEAR THE TOP. AT THIS POINT THE BRAKES DID NOT SE TAND IT ROLLED BACK DOWN THE RAMP BEFORE HIT TING A RIB AND STOPPING. THE LHD HAD FRAME DAMAGE & HH SUSTAINED CHEST/HEAD INJURIES.
June 26, 1991
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Struck against stationary object
INJURD HAD PULLED UEL'S OFF DOLLEY AND THEN STARTED TO LOAD THEM ONTO SCOOP AT #50 BREAK ON 5J LONGWALL SETUP.THE UEL FLIPPED ON THE SIDE OF DOLEY SO INJURED PULLED THE SCOOP UP AGAINST THE DO LLEY AND WAS TAKING THE CORNER OF THE BLADE ON THE SCOOP AND TURN THE UEL ON ITS FALT SIDE WHEN IT FLIPPED OVER INTO THE SCOOP BLADE AND BOUNCED INJURED INTO THE SCOOP CANOPY AND STOVED HIS N
June 26, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
A ROCK ABOUT 16" X 2" X 12" FELL ABOUT FIVE FOOT HITTING THIS EMPLOYEE ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. THE ROCK BROKE UP WHEN IT HIT HIM.
June 26, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DRILLING HOLE FOR BOLT WHILE SPOT BOLTING ON WHITE OAK LOADED TRUCK.SOME SMALL PIECE OF ROOF ROCK STARTED FALLING AND INJURED STEPPED BACK AND LOOKED UP WHEN A PI ECE OF ROOF ROCK STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH AREA.THE HEIGHT IN THE AREA WAS 8'TO9' FEET.INJURED HAD SCALED SOME LOOSE MATERIAL PRIOR TO DRILLING.
June 26, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Pyro Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A SHIELD AND GOT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE. HE WORKED HIS NEXT SHIFT BUT INFECTON SET IN AND HE MISSED WORK ON 6-28-91.
June 26, 1991
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Cushing Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object
DIRT AND DUST IN EYES.
June 26, 1991
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Har-Lee Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING DRILLHEAD ON ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL DRILL STEEL CAUGHT IN THE DRILL BOOM THE OPPOSITE END OF THE DRILL STEEL STRUCK HIM IN THE THIGH CAUSING A BRUISE
June 26, 1991
KY · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Adena Fuels Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HANDING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE A ROLAID AND CUAGHT HIS ARM BETWEEN CANOPY TO PRESULTING IN FRACTURE.
Aero Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING INTO MINE OFFICE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME ICE WHICH WAS SPILLED ON THE FLOOR AND FELL INJURING HIS BACK.
June 25, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BRACES OUT FROM UNDERNEATH A WEIR ON THE STATIC THICKER, THE WEIR WAS BEING HELD UP BY A COM-A-LONG, WHEN THE EMPLOYEE CUT THROUGH THE BRACE, THE BOTTOM OF THE WEIR KICKED OUT AND IT DROPPED APPROX. 6" STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON HARDHAT JAMMING NECK.
June 25, 1991
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Jones Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE WAS BREAKING ROCK AT THE CRUSHER WITH A JACK HAMMER. A ROCK BECAME JAMMED IN THE HOPPER OPENING. HE TRIED BREAKING IT LOOSE WITH THE JACK HAMMER. WHEN THE ROCK BROKE, THE JACK HAMMER WENT T HROUGH THE OPENING, TOO. HE HELD ON & PULLED IT OUT, STRAING HIS BACK. DR. ESTIMATED 1-2 DAYS OFF WORK AND A FEW DAYS LIGHT DUTY ON RETURN.
June 25, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Beaumont Concrete Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A ROCK THAT WAS LAYING BETWEEN A HEADPULLEY AND DEFLECTOR CHUTE WHILE THE CONVEYOR WAS RUNNING WITH A PICE OF METAL AND A ROCK CAME OFF THE CONVEYOR AND PUSHED HI S FINGER BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND DEFLECTOR PLATE.
June 25, 1991
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Anderson Mining Corp · Fall from machine
OPERATOR CLIMBED UP ON 966 CAT LOADER FELL OFF WHEN HE OPEN DOOR.
June 25, 1991
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Tito Coal · Struck against stationary object
WHILE BEING TRANSPORTED TO SURFACE,THE INDIVIDUAL RAISED HIS HEAD ABOVE THE TOP OF THE MINE CAR APPROX 20 FT INBY SLOPE PORTAL.HIS HEAD STRUCK ACROSS PIECE OF A TIMBER SET AND BENT HIS NECK RE SULTING IN A TEMPORARY LOSS OF FEELING.HE WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL DIAGNOSED WITH A BRUISED SPINAL COLUMN AND RELEASED ON 29 JUNE.HE HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORK AS OF THIS DATE.
June 25, 1991
PA · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
WHILE MOVING CRANE, HE HAD TO CHANGE DIRECTION, TRUCK OPERATOR WENT TO CHANGE GEARS FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE, HE MISSED REVERSE GEAR, CRANE WAS ON AN INCLINE AND BREAKS FAILED. CRANE OPERATOR J UMPED FROM CAB LANDING ON LEFT KNEE. CRANE RAN INTO PARKED FLAT BED TRUCK CAUSING CRANE TO STOP.
Terrassa Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE, DRILLER, WAS PUTTING A DRILL STEEL ON A TRACK DRILL WHEN THE CHUCK COLLAR SWUNG DOWN AND PINCHED THE HIS LEFT THUMB AGAINST THE DRILL STEEL.
June 25, 1991
HI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Grove Farm Rock Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL STRUCK KNEE ON GEARSHIFT BOX WHILE OPERATING LOADER.
June 25, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CARRYING AN OXYGEN TANK FROM THE SOUTH MAINS LEFT SECTION TO THE SOUTH MAINS RIGHT SECTION WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
June 25, 1991
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marine Asphalt Inc · Struck by falling object
TRUCK DRIVER LIFTING TAILGATE ON PIT TRUCK TO REMOVE WEDGED ROCK.GATE SLIPPED BREAKING MIDDLE FINGER.
June 25, 1991
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE CLIMBING UP LADDER ON IMPACT CRUSHER. HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON LADDER AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND ON HIS BACK. HE FELL APPROX. 5 FEET.
June 25, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independance Construction Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPLACING DRIVE BELT ON MOTOR FEEDER.
June 25, 1991
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS IN A SQUATTED POSITION. STATES HE MERELY STOOD UP. IN THE PROCESS OF STANDING UP HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
June 25, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
MacRitchie Materials Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
INJURED WAS CUTTING STEEL WITH A TORCH. HE WAS NOT WEARING EYE PROTECTION. A PIECE OF HOT SLAG FLEW UP AND LANDED IN HIS LEFT EYE.
June 25, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Struck by falling object
TREE FELL ON HIS BACK.
June 25, 1991
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING BRICK ELEVATOR AND BRICKING MACHINE DURING SHUTDOWN,LEFT SHOULDER,BACK & RIGHT LEG HURT./FILED IN-PLANT INCIDENT REPORT 6-27-91.SOUGHT TREATMENT 7-10-91 WITHOUT INFORMING ANYONE.NOTIFIE D 10-1-91 BY WORKERS COMP THAT CHIROPRACTIC BILLS WERE BEING RECEIVED.
June 25, 1991
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING THE GRIFFIN DUST COLLECTOR THE WIND BLEW THE LID CLOSED HITTING THE EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND
June 25, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockwood Stone Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS HELPING REPLACE CYLINDER ON LOADER BUCKET. EE SLIPPED AND FELL INSIDE BUCKET HURTING HIS RIGHT KNEE. EE WAS WEARING IMPRPER FOOT WEAR.
June 25, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CHECKING OUT 1418 SHOVEL EMPL REACHED UP TURN ON AIR CONDITIONER WHICH IS LOCATED IN CEILING ABOUT 8' FROM FLOOR. HE STOOD ON SWING PEDESTAL HELD ONTO SUNVISOR BRACKET WITH RIGHT HAND & REACHED FOR CONTROL WITH LEFT HAND. FOOT SLIPPEDOFF PEDESTAL & STRAINED BACK. ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN. HE BEGAN TO LOSE TIME FROMWORK.
June 25, 1991
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Combined Districts Crushing Fund · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS PRYING CLOGGED MACHINERY WITH LARGE BAR, STRAINED HIS BACK.
Elkay Mining Company · Struck by falling object
SUBJECT WAS IN #4 ENTRY AND ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE CABLE FROM A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE REEL, WHILE HE WAS WORKING IN REEL AREA THE METAL COVER WHICH WAS RAISED FELL & MASHED HIS HAND BETWEEN SHEILD & FRAME OF SHUTTLE CAR CAUSING A CUT & MASHED HAND. APPROX. 8 STITCHES & A BANDAGE.
June 25, 1991
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
OTHER
Florida Aggregates Intergroup Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
HE WAS REACHING INTO THE WELDING TRUCK WHEN HE WAS BIT BY SOMETHING. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED HE WAS BIT BY A SPIDER. HE WAS BIT ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
June 25, 1991
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alcoa World Alumina Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS WORKING ON OVERHAULING AN ELEVATOR AT BLDG 60. HE HAD TO CARRY CHAINS AND SPROCKETS UP STAIRS AND LADDERS DURING THE PROCESS. HIS LOW BACK STARTED ACHING AND THE NEXT MORNING HE REPORTE D TO THE DISPENSARY WITH PAIN AND BLEEDING HEMORRHOIDS.
June 25, 1991
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
POWERED HAULAGE
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING TRUCK. HE WENT INTO STOCKPILE WITH BUCKET, HE THEN PUT LOADER IN REVERE BACKING UP. HE THEN PUT LOADER IN FOWARD GEAR JERKING HIS HEAD INTO A BACKWARD MOTION CAUSING INJUR Y.
June 25, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Frehner Construction Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATES THAT WHEN THEY WERE TEARING DOWN CONE CRUSHER HE WAS GETTING READY TO PULL ON WRENCH & AS HE WENT TO PULL HE STEPPED BACK INTO HOLE & TWISTED BACK.
June 25, 1991
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AS A WOOD PICKER AT END OF VIBRATOR WHEN HIS THUMB WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF COAL.
June 25, 1991
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Donald Land & Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CLIMBING UP BOOM TRUCK RECHED TO PULL CHAIN RACK FLET PULL BETWEEN SHOULDERS IN BACK.
June 25, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allentown Cement Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS WORKING INSIDE 2 VENT COLLECTOR CRAWLING ALONG SIDE OF ANOTHER EE AND LOST BALANCE, FELL ONTO TOP OF GRATING CUTTING HIS RIGHT HAND MIDDLE FINGER.
June 25, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Berks Products Corp · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM TOP OF CRANE CAB. WHEN EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN ONTO THE NEXT PLATE, HE SLIPPED ON BRACE FLUID WHICH LEAKED FROM A FAULTY HYDRAULIC CYLINDER.
June 25, 1991
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL GOT OUT OF CAR AND RESET FEEDER POWER.WALKING BACK TO SHUTTLE CAR -THERE IS A BOOM HOLE CUT IN THIS AREA WITH 12" ROCK CUT OUT.WALKING THROUGH THIS AREA,STRUCK HEAD HURTING NECK.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED WHILE HE WAS WELDING ON THE HOUSE STRUCTURE OF THE 450 DRAGLINE HE FELL OFF THE BOX HE WAS USING FOR A STAND INJURED SAID AS HE FELL HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS ARMS CAUSING PAIN IN HIS BACK.
June 25, 1991
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
STEPPED OFF TRUCK ON LADDER REACHED FRO HANDRAIL IT CAME OFF HE FELL TO GROUND
June 25, 1991
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Equinox Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING A 55 GALLON REOGENT BARREL UPRIGHT ON ITS LOWER RIM THE BARREL TIPPED OVER & THE UPPER RIM STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT FOOT CAUSING TORN TISSUES
June 25, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL HAD JUST DILLED HOLE IN CEILING & WAS ATTEMPTING TO SECURE CABLE HOOK IN HOLE WHEN PIECE OF SALT ADJACENT TO HOLE & HOOK CAME LOOSE STRIKING ERMPL IN HEAD NECK & SHOUDER.
Shannopin Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJ WAS LIFTING 6" WATER LINE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Gary Enterprises Inc · Fall onto or against objects
BUILDING CRIB STEPPED ON CRIB BLOCK LOST BALANCE FALLING BACK INTO SCOOP BLADE
June 25, 1991
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Barton Mining Incorported · Fall onto or against objects
MINER WAS UNHOOKING A SUPPLY CAR FROM A SCOOP DURING A BELT MOVE WHILE PULLING THE PIN OUT OF THE COUPLIN THE SCOOP JUMPED ON HIGH TRAMMERING FORWARD & A SHORT DISTANCE CAUSING THE MINER TO FA LL BACKWARDS INTO SUPPLY CAR
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS MUCKING SHAFT ROUND, A ROCK FELL FROM RIB, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT ANKLE AND CALF.
Prater Branch Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE SIGHTED & WENT TO LOOK AT VEGETATION GROWING OUTSIDE OFFICE SAW COPPERHEAD SNAKE PANICKED UPPER LIP & FOREHEAD
June 25, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
C J Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING ROOF BOLTER IN NO 2 HDG HIT HOLE IN ROADWAY.ROOF BOLTER ACCIDENTALLY CAME SIDEWAYS HITTING HIS RIGHT FOOT BRUISING IT.
June 25, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Windsor Coal Company · Flash burns (welding)
ELMPLOYEE WS WELDING ON BELT CHUTE WHEN HE RECEIVED FALSH BURNS IN HIS EYES.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL BUSTING UP ROCK WITH HAMMER AND ROLLED OVER PIECE OF ROCK,FELT PAIN IN BACK.
June 25, 1991
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING INTO THE CAB OF A SHUTTLE CAR WHNE HIS FOOT SLIPPE DAND HE STRUKC HIS LEG ONT HE CANOPY POST.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE HAS A CONSTANT PROBLEM OF WEAK MUSCLES AND LIGIMENTS IN HIS KNEE. HEWAS SEEN BY HIS PHYSICIAN ON 6-14 AND WAS TOLD TO BEGIN EXERCISE TO STRENGTHEN HIS KNEES. ON 6-25 WHILE WALKI NG DOWN THE LONGWALL FACE HIS KNEE POPPED OUT REAGGRAVATING HIS PREVIOUS MUSCLE AND LIGIMENT PROBLEM.
June 25, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Delaware Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE PULLED BACK MUSCLE WHILE LIFTING ROCK ONTO FORKLIFT.
June 25, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
JUMPED FROM TRUCK WHILE UNLOADING PUMP
June 25, 1991
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJ TRAMMING DOZER WENT THRU A DITCH.DOZER PITCHED FORWARD THROWING EMPL AGAINST TOP OF CAB.WHEN HE STARTED TO GET OUT,FELL OFF DOZER.
June 25, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING ABOUT 20' OFF OF THE FLOOR ON A 2" PIPE, WELDING, STANDING IN AWKWARD POSITION, TWISTED HIS KNEE.
June 25, 1991
AL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
AS EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING WHEELS OFF OF A VERSA-TRAC IN THE SERVICE SHAFT HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
June 25, 1991
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE LIFTED A SMALL ELECTRIC HOIST INTO PLACE ON A CRAWL. THIS ACTIVITY IRRITATED AN "OLD" INJURY. HE INDICATED HE HAD PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS NECK.
June 25, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Kiah Creek Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
TRAMMING PINNER HIT THE TIP BROKE R WRIST
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
TWISTED LOWER BACK WHILE REACHING TO PICK UP TOOL BAG LOW BACK STRAIN.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS LETTING SHIELD DOWN FROM ROOF WITH HIS RIGHT HAND ON TOP OF SPILL PLATE. A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE SHIELD AND NEXT SHIELD, STRIKING HIM ON THE THUMB.
June 25, 1991
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Bentley Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE COMING OUT OF MINES, MANTRIP HIT A HOLE AND A CRIB WAS LAYING IN HOLE WHEN MANTRIP CAME DOWN ON IT. IT CAME UP STRIKING HIM IN THE CHEST CAUSING A LARGE BRUISE TO LEFT SIDE OF CHEST.
June 25, 1991
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
ELECTRICAL
Dolese Bros Co · Flash burns (electric)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING FUSES IN ELECTRICAL FUSE BOX THAT RAN THE AIR COMPRESSOR.HE WAS DOING THIS WITHOUT USING PROPER TOOLS AND THE FUSE CONNECTORS ARCHED AND BURNED HIS RIGHT HAND.
American Sand & Gravel Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP AROUND THE CRUSHER & CLAIMS HIS FINGER GOT STUCK IN ONE OF EIGHT COIL SPRINGS CAUSING A BRUISE FINGER & TORN SKIN.
June 25, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Delta Carbonate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPAIRING PLATE IN HOPPER,STEEL WEDGE RELEASED FLEW BACK HIT EMP IN MOUTH
June 25, 1991
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Levisa Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object
BUMPED HEAD ON CAP COAL HAD HEADACHE
Adena Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object
WALKING RIB ROLLED OUT STRIKING HIM
June 24, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockford Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
UNLOADING 50 LB BOXES OF DYNAMITE.
June 24, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
ROOF BOLTING STEEL FELL OUT OF HOLE HITTING R HAND
June 24, 1991
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING BUILDING A WOODEN CRIB AFTER REMOVING A LONGWALL SHIELD WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE AS HE ATTEMPTED TO AVOID FALL ROCK.
June 24, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Buffalo Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHUTTLE CAR DOOR OPEN, SLAMMED SHUT HITTING OPR ON KNEE
National Perlite Products Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
REMOVING ROCK HE TRIPPED
Adena Fuels Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING MINER CABLE OFF FRONT HOOK ON MINER AND PULLED OVER ON RIB.
June 24, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal Miners Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE REPAIRING A SCOOP IN THE SUPPLY ROAD OUTBY 1 UNIT HE LIFTED A REAR END PART BACK INTO THE SCOOP WHILE LEANING OVER AND HE STRAINED HIS BACK THE FIRST DAY OF WORK HE MISSED DUE TO THIS IN JURY WAS.
June 24, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING ON CROSSCUT SHUTTLE CAR PULLING SCOOP OUT OF MUD, BUCKET SWUNG AROUND STRUCK HIS PELVIS
Saginaw Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
TRIPPED ;ON ROCK FELL TWISTED LOWER BACK
June 24, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Kentucky May Coal Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS SEEDING RECLAIM, HE WAS STUNG BY 2 BEES ON HIS FOREHEAD.
June 24, 1991
VA · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CABLE WITH BUGGY WHILE HIS HAND WAS ON CAT HEAD, THE CABLE TIGHTENED CAUSING CAT HEAD TO CATCH HIS FINGER BETWEEN CAT HEAD AND ROOF OF MINE.
Noranda Minerals Corp · Struck by falling object
MINER WAS DIGGING OUT LIFTER BLAST HOLES FOR LOADING EXPLOSIVES WHEN ROCK FELL FROM FACE OF DRIFTING TRIKING BACK & RIGHT HAND.
Ace Colliery Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WORKING ON SCOOP UNPLUGING BATTERIES LIPPED AND FELL PLLLED LIGAMENTS IN R LEG
June 24, 1991
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTED STONE.
June 24, 1991
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF SHUTTLE CAR CAB TO CLEAN LIGHTS WHEN EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WENT DOWN TO HIS KNEES WITH PAIN IN BACK.
June 24, 1991
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Netely Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS SHOVELING BELT TWISTED KNEE IN MUD.
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE LIFTED A BOX WEIGHING ABOUT 60LBS SET THE BOX ON TOP OF THE DESK & FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
June 24, 1991
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Franklin Industrial Minerals · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING BLADE OF BULLDOZER, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SLIPPED STRIKING ABDOMEN AREA.
June 24, 1991
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teeco Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER FROM FEEDER CAUGHT FOOT RESULTING IN STRAINED LIGAMENTS.
O K Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
IN TOP SHACKER CHANGING SCREENS & PULLING OUT SCREENS WHEN PAIN STARTED IN BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES, LATER THAT DAY LEFT HAND & ARM FELT NUMB.
June 24, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Gold Fields Operating Company · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS DOZING OUT A RAMP ON A BENCH WITH A 155-A DOZER HE GO5 IN CLOSE TO A PREVIOUS CUT AND A LARGE ROCK CAME OUT OF THE BANK ONTO THE TRACK CAUSING THE DOZER TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH JERKING E E STRAINING HIS NECK.
June 24, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Latrobe Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING ON DUST CLEANING BIN ON WASH PLANT SLIPPED IN DUST TWISTED BACK
Bob'S Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING ROCK WITH SLATE BAR. HURT BACK.
Lowe Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
A SMALL SECTION OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON RIGHT LEG BELOW KNEE.
June 24, 1991
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gauley Coal Sales Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTED 50 POUND BAG OF CHEMICAL OVER HIS HEAD AND HURT HIP AREA.
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS IN PROCESS OF PUMPING WATER FROM BELT. AS HE WAS PUMPING THE WATER HE SLIPPED ON WET BOTTOM.
June 24, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Resco Products Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A 3,000 LB. BAG OF LIME WITH A FORKTRUCK. LIME HAD EATEN A HOLE IN THE BAG, THE BAG SHIFTED AND THE EMPLOYEE TRIED TO KEEP IT ON THE PALLET BY PULLING ON A STRAP ATTACHED T O THE BAG.
June 24, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Everett Quarries Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
ROCK STUCK IN CRUSHER PULLING ON ROCK WHILE STANDING ON CATWALK TRYING TO BREAK ROCK LOOSE WHEN IT FREED HE LOST HIS BALANCE CAUSING HIM TO FALL 3 OR 4 FT HURTING HIS LEFT ELBOW & LOWER BACK ( CONTUSION & ABRASIONS OF LEFT ELBOW & SEVERE STRAIN OF LOWER BACK)
June 24, 1991
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Tray Coal Processors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING LARGE METAL I-BEAM. A BACKHOE WAS BEING USED TO STABILIZE THE I-BEAM WHILE BEING WELDED. THE BACKHOE BUCKEY SLIPPED CAUSING THE I-BEAM TO VIBRATE WHICH CAUSED INJURY TO EM PLOYEE.
June 24, 1991
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo-Highland Coal Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SETTING UP JOB SLIPED ON METAL PIPE.
June 24, 1991
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by falling object
DRILL STEEL COUPLING FELL OFF HAMMER AND HIT VICTIM ON SHOULDER CAUSING A BRUISED SHOULDER.
Energy West Mining Company · Struck by falling object
INSTALLING A PIECE OF IRON AND THE CHAIN SLIPPED AND THE IRON FELL CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO TWIST HIS BACK AND BREAK A FINGER.
June 24, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Magma Gold Ltd · Struck by falling object
JACKLEG LONGHOLE STEEL BROKE WHILE DRILLING UP HOLE STEEL 12' FELL OUT OF HOLE HITTING EMPL ON LEFT THUMB & RIGHT ANKLE.
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object
I NAME & WITNESS STATED THAT I NAME WAS ON TOP OF MINER MOVING SOME DRAW ROCK THAT HAD FALLEN ON IT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 41/2IN THICK X6FT LONGT & 22IN WIDE FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS ROCK STRUCK I NAME ON THE BACK I NAME STATED THE ROCK THAT HE WAS MOVING HAD FELL ON THE MINER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CUT & HE HAD LOCKED THE MINER UNDER ROOFSUPPORT
June 24, 1991
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Kerford Limestone Company · Struck by flying object
EE WAS DRIVING R35 EUCLID WINDOW S WERE OPEN WIDN WAS BLOWING A PORTICLE OF METAL CAME OFF OF UNKNOWN PART OF TRUCK IMBEDING ITS SELF IN LOWER PORTION OF LEFT EYE.
EMPL GETTING DOWN OFF TOP OF PINNER SLIPPED & FELL AND BRUISED MUSCLE IN BACK.
Costain Coal Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
WHILE CLEANING THE HIGH WALL MINING MACHIEN WITH A HIGH PRESSURE HOT WATER WASHER, THE HAND HELD HOSE BROKE SPRAYING THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT WRIST, LEFT CHEST & LEFT SHOULDER WITH HOT WATER AND ST EAM.
June 24, 1991
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pearl Sands Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS RESTACKING APALLET OF SAND 100 LB BAGS EE STATED THAT AS HE TURNED TO PUT A SACK ON THE PALLET, HE PULLED A MUSCLE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK EE WAS WEARING A SAFETY BELT.
June 24, 1991
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Terry Eagle Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO CUT BOLTS AND HIS BACK STARTED HURTING. HE DID NTO START MISSING WORK UNTIL 7-8-91. LOWER BACK STRAIN. RETURNED TO WROK ON 7-19-91. WE DID NOT RECEIVE WORKERS COMPENS ATION REPORT UNTIL 7-22-91.
June 24, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
USING SUPER SUCKER LINE CAME APART AND DUST GOT INTO EYES.
June 24, 1991
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING UNDER CONVEYOR IN TUNNEL & TWISTED TO MOVE SHOVEL CAUSING PULLED MUSCLES IN SHOULDER
June 24, 1991
IL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Kenellis Energies Inc · Struck against a moving object
SNAPPED HIS BODY WHILE OPERATING A DOZER CAUSED STRAIN TO NECK & RT SHOULDER 1AST LOST TIME 06-26-91
June 24, 1991
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Concrete Nor'West · Struck by flying object
EE WAS GRINDING A PIECE OF PIPE, WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FLEW UNDER THE SAFETY GLASSES HITTING HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.
June 24, 1991
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Fond Du Lac Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS PUSING A PIECE OF STONE THRU THE QUILLOTINE WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER LOWER NECK AREA.
Lion Mining Company · Struck by falling object
A MINE POST FELL AND HIT WORKER IN BACK KNOCKING HIM DOWN. WORKER WENT TO DOCTOR AND HAD HIS BACK X-RAYED WHICH ONLY DISCLOSED BRUISES AND NOTHING POSITIVE AS TO FRACTURES.
Davidson Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE GOR OFF MINER TO MOVE MINER CABLE.RAISED UP AND STRUCK HEAD ON ROOF INJURING NECK.
June 24, 1991
OH · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS CUTTING A BENT JACK OUT OF A BELT STORAGE UNIT. WHEN THE STEM OF THE JACK WAS CUT INTO, IT POPPED OUT HITTING HIM ON THE BACK OF THE LEFT HAND AND THEN IN THE MOUTH.
June 24, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL USING LOOPING PRESS TO ATTACH LOOPS TO STARTER SHEETS.A CORNER ON ONE LOOP BENT UPWARD AND EMPL REACHED UNDER SAFETY GUARD TO STRAIGHTEN BENT CORNER ON LOOP.LEANED FORWARD ACCIDENTLY ACTI VATED FOOT PEDAL WHICH CAUSED THE PRESS TO CYCLE ,CRUSHING INDEX & MIDDLE FINGERS.
June 24, 1991
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Yahara Materials, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CONTUSION OF RIGHT ANKLE.RETURNED TO WORK ON JUNE 27,1991.
June 24, 1991
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL STATES HE WAS SHOVELING COAL ON BELT & HE HIT ELBOW ON SOMETHING.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EE STATED HE WAS WALKING DOWN THE PLANT REFUSE BELT AND STEPPED ON A PIECE OF SLATE TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.
Big Hill Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SHUTTLE CAR CABLE CAUGHT EMPLOYEES LEGS PULLING LEGS OUT FROM UNDER HIM.HE FELL AND INJURED HIS HIP AND BACK.
June 24, 1991
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hibbing Taconite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS VACUMMING THE FLOOR IN THE AGGLOMGEATOR SWITCHING EAR ROOM HE BACKED INTO A 2 WHEEL CART AND FELL.
June 24, 1991
ME · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lane Construction Corp · Fall onto or against objects
MEN WERE WORKING ON HAMMERMILL.MAN WAS TIGHTENING BOLT WHEN BOLT BROKE AND MAN FELL BACKWARD,LANDING ON HIS BACK ON A ROCK.
Owl Rock Products · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON WATER SUPPLY HOSE WHEN TAKING OFF THE BOLT ON CLAMP HOLDING HOSE TO CATWALK THE HOSE SPRUNG LOOSE & HIT EMPLOYEES FINGER
June 24, 1991
MT · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Western Energy Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS VIBRATING CONCRETE ON HIS 1ST SHIFT AND SAID HE HURT HIS BACK.
June 24, 1991
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Andalex Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ON ROOF BOLTER.OPERATOR OF THE ROOF BOLTER BEGAN DRILLING WHEN THE DRILL STEEL BENT STRIKING HELPER IN LEFT HAND.
Warrick Holding Company · Struck against stationary object
STEPPING DOWN FROM TRUCK ONTO ROCK SPRAINED ANKLE BREAKING FOOT
June 24, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
PICKING UP A SCOTCH BLOCK OF WOOD.IT SLIPPED STRIKING RIGHT FOOT.
June 24, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INSTALLING EXTENSION HOOK WENT UNEVEN ONE LEG BROKE IT FELL ON EMP FOOT
June 24, 1991
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED AND I.NAME WERE PREPARING TO REPAIR SCREEN #2 IN PRIMARY. I.NAME WAS ON TOP AT SCREEN LEVEL AND RAISING EMPTY HOOK ON ONE HOIST TO LEVELUNDER HIM. INJURED WAS AT THAT LEVEL WAITING TO HOOK MATERIALS TO BE HOISTED TO SCREEN LEVEL. THE BLOCK AND HOOK BEING RAISED CAUGHT ON TOP ANGLE IRON OF HANDRAIL AND BEFORE PRESSURE COULD BE LET OFF, THE ANGLE IRON DEFLECTED SLIGHTLY ALLOW
June 24, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pennsylvania Granite Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS PULLING A CABLE & HOOK UP TO FASTEN TO A ROCK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ANOTHER ROCK & FELL FORWARD & DOWN ABOUT 10FT INTO THE QUARRY HOLE & CUT HIS RT ELBOW AS HE LANDED ON HIS BACK
Kline Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING 5TO MAKE A CONVEYOR BELT SET UP & MASHED FINGER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF STRUCTURE
June 23, 1991
WV · Coal
wireman, communications man
MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE HOOKING UP LONGWALL SHIELDS TO THE PANLINE,A RAMJACK LOCKED INTO PUSH WHEN ACTIVATED AND THE INJURED TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE AS HE MOVED SUDDENLY TO GET INTO THE CLEAR.
June 23, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Green Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE HELPING CARRYT WASHER SCREEN UP STEPS AT TIPPLE AND PULLED MUSCLE IN SHOULDER.
June 23, 1991
HI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Hawaiian Cement · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
USING AIR LANCE TO KNOCK DOWN COATING AND PINCED INDEX FINGER.
June 23, 1991
OH · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WMPL WAS REINSTALLING BELT STRUCTURE ON 0235 LONGWALL SECTION BELT. BELT RAIL FELL FROM RIB & STRUCK EMPL ON BACK OF LEFT HAND RESULTING IN CONTUSION & SWELLING.
June 23, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE RIDING MANTRIP AIRLOCK CURTAIN CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO TWIST KNEE WHEN GOING THRU
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON AN OLD VALVE ON A WATER LINE WHEN THE HANDLE CAME OFF CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS TAILBONE.EMPLOYEE IS VERY SORE.
June 23, 1991
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
MACHINERY
EMPL USING WINCH TO PULL 2 ENDS OF BELTLINE TOGETHER.AN EYE BOLT BROKE CAUSING WINCH TO STRIKE EMPL IN CHEST AND KNOCK HIM OFF BELT STRUCTURE ONTO PLANT FLOOR.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING PIPE WITH A POCKET KNIFE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS RT THIGH
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WORKING ON CONT MINER, PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK LIFTING CUTTER CHAIN
June 23, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Copper Range Company · Struck against a moving object
WHILE TURNING CORNER WITH ORE CAR, HIT CHUNK IN ROAD CAUSING HIM TO TWIST AND BOUNCE.
June 23, 1991
PA · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE PUT OUTRIGGERS DOWN.TWON ON PAVED ROAD AND TWO ONTO GRAVEL ALONG ROAD.EMPLOYEE BOOMED OUT TO THE LEFT SIDE OF TRUCK APPROXIMATELY 30 FT.THE DOWN RIGGERS SUNK INTO THE GRAVEL AND THE T RUCK TURNED OVER.JUST BEFORE THE BUCKET HIT THE GROUND,THE EMPLOYEE JUMPED OUT AND BUCKET STRUCK EMPLOYEE.
Mystic Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LYING ON BACK WHILE LIFTING HEAVY MACHINE BY PUSHING WITH RT ARM EE WAS INJURED ON 6-22-91 HOWEVER DR ON 1-6-92 AND WAS TOLD ACCIDENT WAS A REOCCURANCE OF AN OLD INJURY.
June 22, 1991
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Bonham Concrete Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS IN PROCESS OF COMING DOWN A CONVEYOR BELT AND SLIPPED AND FELL ON CONVEYOR BELT AND SAID HE JARRED HIS BACK BUT WAS ABLE TO WORK.
June 22, 1991
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Clays Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS HOLDING A BEAM OVER HIS HEAD IT OVERBALANCED AND FELL BEHIND HIS BACK.
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS PULLING DRILL CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. (LOST TIME)
June 22, 1991
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Stoney Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
DRIVER PULLED XXX INTO LOWAGEAR REACHED THE ST EP PART OF THE HILL & STALLED THE ENGINE RE3SULTING IN THE TRUCK SLIDING BACKWARD DOWN THE H ILL & RUNNING AGAINST THE BURM & FLIPPED FROM ITS SI DE INJURIES RESULTING IN A STOVED FINGER
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT FIRE IN THE BROWN CLAY DRYER, PILOT LIGHT WENT OUT FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN CAME BACK ON BY ITSELF AND BLEW THE FLAME BACK ON TO THE EMPLOYEE.
June 22, 1991
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
electrician, lineman
ELECTRICAL
Tilcon New York Inc · Struck by flying object
WHILE TROUBLE SHOOTING PUMP CONTROL BOX ENERGIZED BOX TO CHECK OUT THIS CAUSED BOX TO BLOW INJURING LEFT HAND
June 22, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING 6" X 8" X 16'HEADER ONTO ROOF BOLTER AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.
Frazier Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object
CUTTING OFF OLD IDLER SCRAPER TO BE REPLACED WITH NEW STYLE.OLD SCRAPER WAS CUT.SLAG WAS HOLDING IN PLACE WHEN EMPLOYEE WENT TO LOCK PLIERS ON IT,IT FELL ON FOOT.
June 22, 1991
HI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Hawaiian Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTED WHEELBARREL AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
June 22, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP A 5 GALLON CAN OF HYD. OIL. HE STATED THAT AS SOON AS HE WENT TO LIFT THE CAN THAT HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS BACK AND HE FELT A SHARP PAIN.
June 22, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WORKING ON LAKE PUMP STRAINED R KNEE
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WENT TO LIFT A DRAG RAIL FOR SHUTTLE CAR
June 22, 1991
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO WASTE TRUCK FORM LUNCH ROOM, WIND BLEW PERLITE INTO HIS EYE.
June 22, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL HAD AN OLD INJURY AND STEPPED IN HOLE AND HURT KNEE AGAIN.
June 22, 1991
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED MOTOR HE WAS OPERATING HIT ROCK CAUSING STRAIN TO HIS NECK.
June 22, 1991
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKING UP A BAG OF ROCK DUST UP AND STRAINED BACK.
Mettiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS PICKING UP 6" BLOCK (SOLID) TO FILL A HOLE IN THE ROAD. PERSON FELT A PAIN IN HIS SIDE WHICH INCREASED AS HIS SHIFT CONTINUED. PERSON COMPLETED SHIFT AND WENT TO DOCTOR ON 6-24-91.
June 21, 1991
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
DROPPED BLOCK ON FOOT.
June 21, 1991
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF BACK HURTING AFTER CARRYING A SET OF 2TON LUGITS CHAIN BLOCKS FROM THE SECTION TOOL BOX TO THE #1 TAILPIECE EMPLOYEE STATED HE STRAINED BACK CARRYING CHAIN BLOCKS IN LOW TOP AREA AT THE #1 TAILPIECE
Addington Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
TIGHTENING FAN ON TRUCK HEATER HOSE BURST BURNING RT WRIST SHOULDER AND SIDE
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS IN STOOPED POSITION LOADING BELT STRUCTURE ON FLAT CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.EMPLOYEE DIDN'T START LOSING TIME UNTIL 07-08-91.
June 21, 1991
WV · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
OTHER
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
POSSIBLE BULGE DISC IN LOWER BACK
June 21, 1991
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
SEE ATTACHED LETTER. ORIGINAL DATE OF INJURY 11-7-90. EMPL OFF WORK AGAIN FROM 6-21-91 WHILE CONTINUING TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS DUE TO THIS INJURY.
June 21, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Midwest Portland Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS USING DUMP TRUCK TO HAUL DIRT THE TAILGATE CAME LOOSE ON ONE SIDE AND HE TRIED TO PUT IT BACK IN PLACE AND FELT A PAIN IN ABDOMEN.
June 21, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
ELECTRICAL
Nazareth Cement Corp · Contact with electrical current
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON #2 RAW MILL SURGE BOX CHOKE. HE RECEIVED A SHOCK TO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER AND BURN TO LEFT SHOULDER BLADE WHEN HE RESET THE BINDICATOR SWITCH.
June 21, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Piqua Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
A 50 BAG OF MATERIAL GOT CAUGHT IN HEAD PULLEY BETWEEN HEAD PULLEY AND IDLER PULLEY EE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE BAG OF MATERIAL HIS HAND SLIPPED AND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN PULLEY AND IDLER.
June 21, 1991
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Robert A Connors Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOWERING FRONT CONVEYOR DOWN WITH HAND CRANK CRANK HANDLE HIT HIM ON TOP OF HEAD
James Hamilton Construction Co. · Struck against stationary object
REACHING IN TO FELL BEARING AND PULLEY JERKED HAND IN BOLT
June 21, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Newmont USA Limited · Struck against a moving object
NO. 27 HAUL TRUCK WAS PULLING AWAY AFTER DUMPING ITS LOAD WHEN A HOIST CYLINDER HYDRAULIC LINE BROKE, CAUSING THE BED TO COME DOWN VERY HARD ONTO THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS JOLTED VERY HARD, CAU SING THE OPERATOR SOME STIFFNESS IN HER NECK RIGGHT SHOULDER, AND RIGHT HIP.
June 21, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Vega Construction & Trucking Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SCRAPER ALLEDEDLY JARRED HIS BACK.
June 21, 1991
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
AmeriCold Logistics LLC · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE FAILED TO LOWER BED OF HAUL TRUCK BEFORE GOING INTO MINE. BED OF TRUCK STRUCK MINE FACE AT ENTRACE WAY. HORN BLASTS WERE SOUNDED BY ANOTHER HAUL TRUCK AND THE STOCK PILE LOADER AS A WARNING, BUT THE INJURED DRIVER FAILED TO HEAR THEM.
June 21, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Teichert Aggregates · Struck against a moving object
USING A 950 LOADER TO PULL BELT OFF CONVERTOR #4. OPERATOR HAD HEAD TURNED LOOKING FOR DIRECTION. CABLE PULLED OUT OF METAL PLATE THAT WAS LACED TO BELT JARRING LOADER AND LITTLE LATER 2 HR HE WAS TALKING ABOUT CHEST AND BACK PAINS.
June 21, 1991
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Maryland Sand & Gravel Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ALLEGES WHILE DRIVING TRUCK HIT A LOW SPOT AND HURT HIS NECK.
Alpha Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BACKING UP SCOOP BOARD HUNG UNDER DEXK OF SCOOP IT CAME BACK HIT HIM ON BACK OF R SIDE
June 21, 1991
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Australian Recovery Technology U S Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE GOT HIS ARM STUCK IN CONVEYOR BELT.WHEN HE WAS ADJUSTING BELT.
THE INJURED SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE STEPS OF THE PARTS TRAILER.ACCIDENT NOT REPORTED AS LOST TIME UNTIL 08-22-91.ACCIDENT NOT CONSIDERED LOST TIME WHEN ORIGINALLY REPORTED.
June 21, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A STORM PUMP IN THE SHOP,WRENCH SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE CAME DOWN ON HIS ANKLE CAUSING A BAD SPRAIN.
June 21, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE HAS HAD A HISTORY OF INJURIES TO HIS LEFT KNEE.THIS HISTORY INCLUDES FOUR LOST TIME INJURIES.ON 06-21-91 THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS KNEE WHILE REAGGRAVATING AN OLD INJURY TO HIS LEF T KNEE.
Mettiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER, PERSON WAS LIFTING MINER CABLE TO HANG IT UP AND PERSON FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. CABLE WAS FAIRLY TIGHT AND WAS HARD TO LIFT UP TO ROOF TO TIE OFF.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS REMOVING ROCK DUST BAGS WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE NECK BY FALLING CLOD.
June 21, 1991
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLIMBING OUT OF BACK OF TRUCK SLIPPED AND FELL OFF LADDER ON SHOULDER
DESCENDING STEPS OF SHOVEL IT BROKE LOOSE HE FELL ON HANDRAIL BRUISES T BUTTOCKS LOWER BACK RT LEG AND LATER SORE BACK
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING OIL BARREL INTO TRUCK,STRAINED GROIN.BEGAN MISSING TIME AUGUST,1991.
June 21, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
General Material Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED OVER PALLET BY SAND BLASTER PACKER R AN KLE GAVE OUT
June 21, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES THAT AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THIS DATE THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THIS UNTIL A WC123 WAS RECEIVED ON 07-03-91 EMPLOYEE STATEDHE HURT HIS BACK WHILE DRAGGING MINE CURTAIN
June 21, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Aggregates Of Michigan · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE REPLACING A LINER THAT WEIGHED APPROX 100LBS HE LIFTED & TURNED TO THE LEFT RAISING THE LINER OVER HIS HEAD REALIZING TOO LATE THAT IT WAS TOO HEAVY & DROPPED THE LINER THAT NIGHT HE FEL T PAIN IN HIS BACK & REALIZED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO THE INCIDENT ABOVE
June 21, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STEPPED FROM LOADER ON TO TRUCK, TRIPPED FELL FROM TRUCK
June 21, 1991
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PINCHED FINGER WHILE MOVING FORKS ON LIFT TRUCK.STITCHES.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN THE AREA OF THE SOUTH WEST GOB BLEEDERS,WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A PUMP IN A WATER HOLE WHEN HE STEPPED ON A BUCKET BAIL WHICH PUNCTURED HIS BOOT AND LEFT FOOT.
June 21, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS IN #6 HEADING PUTTING HIS PIN SUPPLIES (PIN PLATES) IN THE TRAYS ON THE SIDE OF PIN MACHINE WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM THE TOP BETWEEN THE RIB AND PIN HITTING INJURED ON RIGHT SHOULDER.ROCK WAS ABOUT 2'X2'X2" THICK(BROKE COLLAR BONE.
June 21, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Coalstrip Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
REPLACING ROCK KNOCKERS ON ROCK TRUCK WRENCH SLIPPED FELL ON GROUND INJURING BACK AND CHEST.
Bronco Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
ROOF BOLTER MAN WAS HANGING CABLE AND SAW SCREWDRIVER LAYING IN HAULWAY, TURNED AROUND TO PICK UP AND LAYED ON PINNER AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MOVING VENT TUBING WITH LEFT LEG-PUSHING STRAINED BACK.
June 21, 1991
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FMC Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRING A CHAIN HOIST AND DID NOT SEE A BELT ROPE LAYING ON GROUND AND EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER IT, STRAINING LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN OFF WORK SINCE 7-15-91.
June 21, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING A 5 GALLON CAN OF OIL TO SET IT ON TOP OF A FEEDER AND HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS PUSHING PAN LINE IN LOW TOP WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG.
Rock Of Ages Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED WHILE DRILLING BOULDERS.
June 21, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE TIPPED OVER A BULK BAG. EE AND OTHER EMPLOYEE RAISED ONE SIDE OF THE BAG UP WHEN HIS BACK WAS STRAINED.
June 21, 1991
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Memphis Stone & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE TOSSED A PIECE OF SCRAP ANGLE IRON INTO SCRAP IRON BIN. ANGLE IRON FAILED TO CLEAR THE SIDE BOUNCING DOWNWARD ON EMPLOYEE S RIGHT INSTEP.
June 21, 1991
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING ALONG FACE AND BUMPED HIS HEAD ON SHIELD.
Antrim Mining Incorported · Struck against a moving object
DRIVING FLATBED WITH PRESSURE WASHER MOUNTED ON BED FROM JOB SITE TO SHOP WHEN STEERING FAILED CAUSING TRUCK TO RUN UP ONTO DIRT BARRIER & CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP.
Harlan Kyva Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
June 20, 1991
WV · Coal
grader operator, roadgrader operator
MACHINERY
Buffalo Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS GRADING THE HAUL ROAD WHEN THE BLADE HIT A ROCK CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO TWIST HIS LOWER BACK.
June 20, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
GETTING READY TO MOVE ROOF BOLTER INSTALLING CENTER BOLT PC OF SULFUR FELL STRUCK HIM
June 20, 1991
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO GET SAMPLE OF POTASH FROM TRUCK MISPLACED FOOT & FELL OFF STEPS
Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · Struck against stationary object
DISMANTLING A CHAINSAW WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF AND HIS RIGHT AHND WENT DOWN THE BAR CAUSING A CUT THAT REQUIRED 6 STITCHES.
June 20, 1991
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
National Mines Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN PRYING ON BEARING ON BRAKE DOWN ROLELR ON PLANT FEED BELT IN AN EFFORT TO ALIGN BELT WHEN BAR SLIPPED AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND HANDRAIL. INJURED WAS NOT I N PROPER WORKING POSITION AND WAS NOT WEARING GLOVES.
June 20, 1991
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Colonial Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
CONTRACT TRUCK DRIVER HAULING LOAD AROUND STOCKPILE AREA WHERE LOADER WAS WORKING. AS TRUCK CAME AROUND PILE THE LOADER WAS BACKING OFF THE PILE. THE LOADER HIT THE COAL TRUCK ON RIGHT SIDE AG LONG THE BED.
June 20, 1991
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Ratliff Elkhorn Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
INJ STATED THAT WHEN RUNNING SHUTTLE CAR. HE TWISTED KNEE SOMEWAY WHEN CHANGING DIRECTIONS SWITCHING BACK & FORTH IN SEATS ON SHUTTLE CAR. ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO ME ON 6/20/91 BUT FIRT DAY A BSENT FROM WORK WAS 7/15/91.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO ADJUST A SLING ON BEAMS HE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH RIGHT ARM.EMPLOYEE WENT OFF WORK 09-26-91 WAS AWAITING DR REPORT ON WHETHER THIS WAS A WORK RELATED ACCIDENT.
June 20, 1991
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THE EE WAS STADNING ON A CATWALK OF THE FUEL TRUCK, WENT BACK TO SHUT THE PUMP OFF, FOOT SLIPPED, AND HE FELL OFF THE TRUCK.
Lynx Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING SCOOP, CAUGHT HAND ON DIPPER. DIPPER CRUSHED RIGHT HAND AND 3RD AND 4TH DIGIT. THE EMPLOYEE HAD STITCHES IN FINGERS.
Rushton Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CARRYING TANK UNDER THE OVERCAST FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK
Top Kat Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects
CLEANING GRID ON TRUCK FOO5 SLIPPED & FELL HITTING LEFT KNEE ON GRID
June 20, 1991
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Montana Resources, LLC · Fall onto or against objects
THE EE SLIPPED ON THE STEPS WHILE CLIMBING INTO THE LOADER. AS HE SLIPPED HE STRUCK HIS KNEE AGAINST THE STEPS. HE REPORTED OFF THE FOLLOWING DAY.
June 20, 1991
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
OTHER
Reading Anthracite Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FOUND EMP ON KNEES COMPLAINING OF CHEST PAIN
June 20, 1991
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Vetter Stone Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLED A LOWER RIGHT BACK MUSCLE WHILE STRAIGHTENING BACK WHILE WALKING TO CAR.
June 20, 1991
NM · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Navajo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS INSTALLING A HYDRAULIC PUMP 80 LBS WHEN HE NOTICED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.HE THOUGHT HE TWISTED HIS BACK WHENHE WAS LIFTING PUMP INTO POSITION.
June 20, 1991
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Ash Grove Cement Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CLEAN FEEDER AREA.A FORKLIFT WAS NEEDED AND EMPLOYEE ASKED IF HE COULD GO GET IT.HE AS TOLD TO GO TO CHECK WITH HIS SUPERVISOR.HE WENT TO FORKLIFT STARTED OPERATING IT AND DROVE FORKLIFT INTO FINISH MILL.HE HIT HIS CHIN WHICH CAUSED CUTS REQUIRING STITCHES AND A TOOTH WAS BROKEN.
June 20, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Delta Materials Inc · Struck against a moving object
WAS LOADING TRUCKS WITH LOADER. LOADER BOUNCED UP AND DOWN REALL RUUFY CUASING TWO DISC TO PINCH A NERVE.
June 20, 1991
PA · Coal
wireman, communications man
ELECTRICAL
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Flash burns (electric)
REPAIRING TROLLEY HONE-WIRE PULLED APART AND GROUNDED ON JEEP FRAME CAUSING AN ARC.
Wendling Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUTTING STEEL BEAM EMP HAD FOOT UNDER BEAM WHILE HE CUTTING AFTER BEAM HAD BEEN CUT FAILED TO MOVE FOOT OUT OF WAY
June 20, 1991
VA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
FIRE
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MAN WAS OPERATING MINER IN 3 LEFT BREAK, WHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION ON 2 SCOOP ACCIDENTALLY ACTIVATED CAUSING HIM TO RUN TO RETURN TO ESCAPE SMOKE. HE TRIPPED OVER CURTAIN IN 4 HEADING CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING OUT OFMANTRIP L KNEE STRAINED
June 20, 1991
VA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
POWERED HAULAGE
Baldwin Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPL SAID HE BUMPED HEAD ON MINE ROOF. THERE WAS NO WITNESSES.
June 20, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Peabody Coal Company · Contact with electrical current
EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING AN ELECTRICAL CABLE SPLICE AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN ENERGIZED POWER LEAD, RECEIVED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
June 20, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THROWING SWITCH THROW HANDLE HIT FINGERS
CRAWLING ON KNEES.
Woodland Hills Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
BUILDING BRATTICE LIFTING BLOCKS INTO PLACE.
June 20, 1991
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holnam Inc · Struck by flying object
USING HAMMER AND BAR TO BREAK CHUNKS AT SILO, CHIP OFF METAL FLEW OFF BAR STRUCK UPPER L LEG
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
CHECKING HOOK UP BETWEEN JEEP AND THE MOTOR HE WAS OPER. CUT L HAND ON WINDSHIELD OF MOTOR
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS UNHOOKING MUCK BUCKETS ON MUCK PILEROUGH ROCK PILE-HE WAS WALKING-TWISTED HIS KNEE-PULLED TORN LIGAMENTS IN RIGHT KNEE.
June 20, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex Construction Materials, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO MOVE A ROCK WHEN THE PRY BAR SLIPPED SMASHING HIS LITTLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE CLAIMED THAT TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE HANDLING CABLE. BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 7-8-91. BUT MEDICAL CONFIRMATION NOT RECEIVED UNTIL 7-25-91.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKING UP TOOL BAG WHEN HE STARTED UP FELT PAININ LOWER BACK
June 20, 1991
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S M Lorusso & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING BOLT FROM FRONT BUCKET OF LOADER CUT FINGER ON SMALL SHARP PLATE UNDER BOLT.
Board Of County Commissioners · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ADJUSTING ROLLS ON CRUSHER WITH BREAK OVER BAR REDUCER SOCKET COMBINATION PUTTING TENSION ON THE ADJUSTMENT BOLTS REDUCER BROKE AND THE BAR HIT HIM IN R KNEE
June 20, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Midwest Portland Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances
HINJURED WAS CLEANING UP CEMENT SPILL AT DISCHARGE END OF FINISH MILL USING A BOBCAT LOADER CEMENT HAD BUILT UP ON LUBE PUMP PLATFORM STRUCTURE CAUSING CEMENT TO FALL THRU GRATING ONTO OPERATO RS ARMS & ABDOMEN
June 20, 1991
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Clair Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE BENT OVER TO MOVE BOX OF BLASTING POWDER AND DISLOCATED BACK.
June 20, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE STANDING ON A CONCRETE FOOTING PREPARING TO RECEIVE TOOLS FROM HIS PARTNER, EE STEPPED ON BEVELED EDGE ON FOOTING AND LOST HIS BALANCE. WHILE TRYING TO REGAIN HIS BALANCE HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. DIAGNOSIS KNEE STRAIN HE BEGAN TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
June 20, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE PULLING CABLE OFF ROOF BOLTER REEL STRAINED BACK.
June 20, 1991
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
South-East Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS STANDING BETWEEN THE MBC AND SOME RIGID STRUCTURE AND THE FRONT OF THE BRIDGE CARRIER WENT FORWARD AND PULLED BACK AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT LEG BETWEEN THE DECK OF THE MBC AND THE STRUCTURE AND MASHED HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG.HAPPENED IN 404B SECTION-#3ENTRY-BELT ENTRY.
June 20, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLOSING CEMTENT VALVE FOREIGN MATTER MADE IT HARD TO MOVE
June 20, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Borax Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON ROOF T 4 B TANK ROOF COLLASPED AND EMP FELL TO BOTTOM OF TANK SUFFERING BACK INJ
June 20, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Borax Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT THE LID TO THE T-4B TANK MOVED BACK, PINNING HIS BODY TO THE BACK OF THE CONDOR HE WAS STANDING IN.
June 20, 1991
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buzzi Unicem USA · Contact with hot objects or substances
RODDING CHUNKS FROM BELOW HOT FLUE BEHIND 2 KILN CHUNKS BROKE LOOSE INJ BURNED HOT DUST CHUNKS
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MEIDCAL VERIFICATION RECEIVED ON 6-20-91. AS EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING THE MAIN SOUTH TRACK, SHE TRIPPED ON THE RAIL AND CAUGHT HERSELF. SHE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HERRIGHT KNEE.
June 20, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Covia Solutions Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAD BEEN CUTTING BOLTS OFF FLANGES OF 10" SAND LINE. LINE STUCK TOGETHER AFTER BOLTS WERE CUT. INJURED WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP A TOOL THAT HAD FALLEN NEAR A PIPE STAND. AT THAT MOMENT ONE FLANGE POPPED LOOSE. SHIFTING OF PIPE CAUSED PIPE STAND TO HIT INJURED IN SIDE OF FACE.
June 20, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SHOVELING COAL SPILLAGE AT SECTION FEEDER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA
June 20, 1991
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS BUILDING A CINDER BLOCK FORM AT NORTH MAINS BELT JUNCTION.HE HAD PUT A BLOCK IN PLACE AND WAS HITTING IT WITH THE BLUNT EDGE OF AN AXE.AS INJURED WAS SWINGING THE AXE THE HANDLE CA UGHT ON A WELDING LEAD AND AS THE AXE CAME DOWN AT AN ANGLE,IT STRUCK INJURED'S THUMB.
P E I Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CARRYING JACK TO ROOF BOLTER,SLIPPED & FELL TWISTING RIGHT KNEE.
June 20, 1991
AL · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED CLIMBING UP THE REAR LADDER ON THE 988B LOADER AND STRAINED HIS SHOULDER.
DRILLING RAISE UP ROUND AT MANWAY IN STOPE ROCK FEL OFF BACK OR FOOTWALL HIT FINGER RAISE ROUND WAS TOO DEEP
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJ WAS PULLING ROCK OUT OF CONVEYOR CHAIN WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN ABDOMEN.
June 20, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING CRUSHER. WHILE SWINGING 18 LB SLEDGE HAMMER AND TIGHTENING HEA DNUT ON CRUSHER, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
June 20, 1991
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)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO PLACE A METAL PLATE UNDER THE A3 HOPPER WHEN HE STRETCHED IN A AWKWARD POSITION AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. ORIGINALLY FIRST AID WITH NO TREATMENT.
Bruce Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE LINING BOTTOM ROLLER ON BELT HE SAID HE MISSED THE ROLLER WITH THE HAMMER & HIT THE SIDE OF HIS RT KNEE WITH THE HAMMER
WHILE JUMPING OFF LOW BOY TRAILER-LANDED WRONG ON RIGHT LEG.
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE AND 3 C0WORKERS WERE INSTALLING 12" YELLOW MINE PIPE 53/54XRIVER MAINS.AFTER A JOINT HAD BEEN PUT IN PLACE ON ONE END IT FELL STRIKING INJURED AND KNOCKING HIM TO THE MINE FLOOR.
June 19, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKING UP BATTERY AND INJURER MIDDLE & LOWER BACK.
June 19, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TYING STEEL PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.
June 19, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GETTTING OFF BACK OF TRUCK HIS SHIRT CAUGHT END OF SEAT HE FELL TO GROUND TWISTED KNEE
June 19, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME BENDING DOWN,CHECKING SPRAY BARS AND FELT PAIN IN LEG.
June 19, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
PUT WRENCH IN DRILL STEEL TOP FELL HIT IN R THUMB
Cyprus Northshore Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED STATED HE WAS WORKING INT EH BENONITE UNLOADING AREA. SOME ANTI-FREEZE HAD LEAKED FROM A COMPRESSOR ONTO THE FLOOR. HE INADVERTENLY STEPPED INT EH SPILL AND SLIPPED AND FELL ON HI LE FT SIDE.
A A & W Coals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CHANGING BATTERIES ON S&S SCOOP LEFT HAND 1ST FINGER CUT.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE REMOVING HOIST MOTOR COUPLING PULLER AND COUPLING RELEASED JUMPED OFF ARM AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN LEFT KNEE KNOCKING HIM DOWN.
June 19, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE SWEEPING THE STAIRS OF THE SECONDARY CRUSHER HE STEPPED DOWN AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.
June 19, 1991
WV · Coal
cleanup man, cleanup worker
MACHINERY
Vencill Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS OPERATING SWEEPER TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SURFACE OF COAL IN PIT & REACHED OVER TO CHANGE GEARS FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE. UPON REACHING HE FELT PAIN IN BACK. HE WAITED FEW MINUTES THEN RE PORTED INCIDENT TO FOREMAN.
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SWUNG PHO;NE FROM SHELF FELT PAIN IN BACK
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck by falling object
SMALL ROCK FELL FROM ROOF, STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT WRIST.
June 19, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Struck against a moving object
I.NAME DRIVING PRODUCTION TRUCK ACROSS DUMP,FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
June 19, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Tilden Mining Company L C · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS PUTTING SHOVEL CABLE ON THE DRAY ARMS OF THE SHOVEL DRAY. HIS RIGHT HAND AND WRIST BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SHOVEL CABLE AND DRAY ARMS. THE CABLE TIGHTENED WITH HIS HAND WRIST CAUGHT A RUBBER TIRE DOZER WAS MOVING DRAY. HE BEGAN TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
C C Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING A BIG PIECE OF ROCK OFF OF MINER RESULTING IN STRAIN TO LEFT WRIST.
June 19, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Jader Fuel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING RADIATOR ON SCRAPTER ENGINE, GET RIGHT INDEX FINGER CAUGHT IN OVERHEAD HOIST CUTTING INDEX FINGER AND DAMAGING OTHER FINGER.
June 19, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
MEDICAL VERIFICATION RECEIVED ON 08-15-91.EMPLOYEE WAS SWINGING A SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
June 19, 1991
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE GETTING OUT OF SERICE VEHICLE EMPL SLIPPED ON TRUCK STEP & FELL TO GROUND. EMPL INJ RIGHT KNEE.
June 19, 1991
PA · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE CLIMBING DOWN FROM DOZER EE S FOOT SLIPPED ON TRACK AND FELL STRIKING BACK.
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING IN CONVEYOR OF MINER WHEN HE TURNED TO GET OUT OF CONVEYOR HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN RT KNEE BUT THERE WAS NO PAIN ON 06-21-91 WHILE SETTING IN A CHAIR AT HOME HIS KNEE LO CKED UP & WAS UNABLE TO STRAIGHTEN HIS LEG OUT
June 19, 1991
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pearl Sands Inc · Struck by flying object
EE HAD REMOVED THE BURNER JET TO REMOVE THE BUILD UP OF OIL AND DUST WITH A WIRE BRUSH, WHEN HE WAS BENDING OVER HIS GLASSES PROBABLY SLID DOWN HIS NOSE ALLOWING THE DUST TO GET PAST THEM AND IN TO HIS EYES.
EE WAS BARRING DOWN IN THE DRIFT AFTER A BLAST, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK CAME OFF OF THE RIB NEXT TO WHERE HE WAS STANDING STRIKING HIM 9IN THE LEG JUST ABOVE THE KNEE.
June 19, 1991
OH · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Addington Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL GOT OUT OF TRUCK TO ACTIVATE BELT REVERSING SEITCH AT TRUCK LOAD-OUT.WHILE STANDING AT THE SWITCH PIECE OF COAL FELL OFF STACKER BELT STRIKING EMPL ON HEAD.
June 19, 1991
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Northeast Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INSTALLING AXLE IN REAR END CAUGHT R INDEX FINGER BETWEEN AXLE AND FLANGE AND STUD
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object
WALKING THRU EQUIPMENT DOORS AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A LOW PIPE.
June 19, 1991
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ONE END OF A 10"X10" TIMBER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
June 19, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED IN SHOWER ROOMHURT TOE ON RT FOOT HAD X-RAYS AT HOSP INSTRUCTED TO SEE FOOT DOCTOR BY HOSP
June 19, 1991
OH · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS LAYING RAIL WITH THE TRACK CREW. HE STEPPED IN TWO OR THREE HOLES DURING THE SHIFT STRAINING HIS LEFT KNEE. INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK AFTER THE ACCIDENT BUT NOW HIS DOCTOR SAID T HE INJURY WILL REQUIRE SURGERY AND HE IS NOW OFF WORK MAKING THIS A REPORTABLE ACCIDENT.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED HE TRIPPED ON LUMP OF COAL AND FELL DOWN TWISTING BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING TWO CANS OF OIL AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
June 19, 1991
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPL WAS BARRING ON STONE & BAR SLIPPED EMPL CUT LEFT WRIST ON SHARP STONE.
June 19, 1991
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Kentucky · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE HANGING FLETCHER DRILL CABLE, INJURED FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE UNITRAC, WHEN A HYDRAULIC HOSE BLEW, CAUSING HIM TO JUMP BACK STRAINING HIS RIGHT KNEE.
June 19, 1991
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE'S WIFE NOTIFIED THE BUSINESS OFFICE ON 8-7-91 THE EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 8-1-91 DUE TO AN ALLEGED INJURY HE INCURRED ON 6-19-91. HE STATED HE WAS MOVING A SPILL BOARD AND S TRAINED HIS BACK.
June 19, 1991
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Covia Solutions Inc. · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE UNLOADING EMPTY BAGS ONTO BAG MACHINE PLATFORM EMPL TRIPPED & FELL AGAINST HANDRAIL BREAKING RIB ON RIGHT SIDE.
EMPLOYEE HAD JUST FINISHED SCLAING THE AREA AND HANDED THE SCLAING BAR TO HIS PARTNER.AS HE WAS OBSERVING HIS PARTNER SCALE A SLAB FELL KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND.THE EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED FRACTU RES OF THE SKULL AND RIGHT FEMUR.
Lion Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE MAN TRIED TO LIFT THE MAIN GARAGE DOOR TO THE SHOP CAUSING A POSSIBLE HERNITED DISC IN THE UPPER BACK.
June 19, 1991
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Blue Circle Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PATIENT DEVELOPED PAIN IN ARM WHILE USING JACKHAMMER.
June 19, 1991
CO · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Energy Fuels Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERSON HAS LOWER BACK AND HIP AND SOME LEG PAIN.FEELS THAT DRIVING THE SHUTTLE CAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME HAS BROUGHT THIS PAIN ON.
The Stone Creek Brick Co. · Struck by flying object
THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ONT EH TRANSLOADER BLEW OUT WHILE GOING PAST INJURED. THE TIRE BLEW OUT, IT THREW A PIECE OF CLAY STRICKING INJURED ON THE LEFT WRIST, FRACTURING IT.
June 19, 1991
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
C B M Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHUTTLE CAR CABLE CAUGHT HIM AND KNOCKED HIM INTO THE RIB HURTING HIS NECK.
June 19, 1991
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
National Cement Co. of AL., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING DOWN STEPS OF LOADER TWISTED R KNEE
June 19, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
OTHER
Riverside Cement Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHEN OPENING THE BACK DOOR TO THE LAYOUT SHOP.THE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT BY THE WIND AND HIS RIGHT WRIST WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOOR AND DOOR JAM.
June 19, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPL SHOVELING AROUND CONVEYORS WHEN A ROCK FELL OFF CONVEYOR AND HIT EMPL ON HEAD CAUSING BRUISE AND CUT.
June 19, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE USING A COME-A-LONG TO HOIST SIEVE SCREEN THE PULLER JAMMED AND AS HE GRABBED THE HANDLE WITH BOTH HANDS AND PULLED IT RELEASED SUDDENLY CAUSING HIM TO FALL AGAINST A STR UCTURE BEAM.
June 19, 1991
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING COAL IN SHUTTLE CAR TO THE DUMP,HE LEANED OVER TO GO UNDER HANGING CABLE AT THAT TIME HE HIT A HOLE BOUNCING HIM AROUND IN HIS CAR.
June 19, 1991
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Feldspar Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A FEED HOSE & STRAINED HIS BACK
June 19, 1991
KY · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Kentucky · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL WAS TAKING DOWN MONO RAIL ON LONGWALL WHEN HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT ARM. FIRST DAY MISSED 6/27/91 FIRST DAY HE NOTIFIED MGT IN WA ACCIDENT RELATED ABSENCE 7/15/91.
June 19, 1991
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS USING PRY BAR TO PRY A ROLL BACK STONE AWAY FROM SHEAR PLATE AND STRAINED LOWER GROIN.
June 19, 1991
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Marble Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STACKS 50# BAGS ON PALLETS. SHE SAID SHE FELT A PAIN IN HER BACK WHILE STACKING BAGS ON (OR ABOUT) JUNE 19. SHE REPORTED THE BACK PAINS TO HER SUPERVISOR FIVE DAYS LATER ON 6-24-91. S HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 7-16-91 AT WHICH TIME THE DOCTOR SAID SHE HAD A THORACIC LUMBAR STRAIN.
June 19, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE APPARENTLY TWO-BLOCKED THE SAND LINE ON THE 333 DRILL, DROPPING THE BALL APPROX 20' AND THE BALL HIT HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER.
June 19, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Homestead Minerals Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN A 35 TON HAUL TRUCK WHILE IT WAS BEING LOADED BY A 988 LOADER.THE LOADER OPERATOR DROPPED A LARGE ROCK INTO THE TRUCK WHICH JARRED THE TRUCK AND TRUCK DRIVER.
June 19, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
DUE TO EXCESSIVE DUST IN PIT DUST COMING INTO THE TRUCK CAUSED THE INJURED TO HAVE A BURNED NOSE & THROAT WINDOWS OF TRUCK CANNOT BE CLOSED DUE TO THE HEAT
June 19, 1991
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN A BELT PERSONEL CARRIER BEING TOWED BY A MOTOR WHEN THE COUPLERS ON THE 2 VEHICLES MISALIGHNED. THE MOTOR STOPPED CAUSING THE JEEP TO STRIKE THE MOTOR RESTING IN A CERVI CAL STRAIN TO THE INJURED.
Toler Creek Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPERATOR WAS PUSHING AGAINST A PIECE OF PLASTIC WATER LINE WHILE CLEANING RIBS AND IT HIT HIM IN THE LOWER LIP.
June 18, 1991
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
OPER RAM CAR IT BOTTOMED OUT JARRING HIS LOWER BACK
Quality Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BENDING RF BOLT, STRAINED MUSCLE IN BACK
June 18, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE REMOVING METAL STOPPING A PICE OF SLATE FELL STRIKING HIM ON HIS LEFT FOREFINGER.