Showing the 500 most recent of 2,995 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
October 31, 1991
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
AS DRIVER WAS DUMPING HE BACKED OVER HIGH WALL CAUSING MULTIPLE CONTUSIONS AND FATAL HEAD INJURIES.
October 29, 1991
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
M A Segale Inc · Fall from machine
THE BOLTS SECURING THE SWING DRIVE ASSEMBLY TO THE TURN TABLE BASE FAILED.
Empire Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
NO 3 ENTRY WAS BEING DEVELOPED INITIALLY FROM SURFACE & DURING 2ND CUT TAKEN BY CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE. HIGHWALL ROCK FELL DISPLACING STEEL DRIFT OPENING CANOPIES & CRUSHING MINING MACHINE OPERATOR.
October 24, 1991
WV · Coal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Iroquois Coal Corp · Fall from machine
TRUCK DRIVER WAS DESCENDING A GRADE OF ABOUT 7% ON THE COAL HAULAGE ROAD WHEN THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND PASSENGER JUMPED FROM THE OUT OF CONTROL TRUCK WHICH RESULTED IN A FATAL.
October 23, 1991
OH · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Saginaw Mining Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE EXAMINING FALL AREA FOR HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AFTER SETTING OFF ROCKBUSTER EXPLOSIVE EMPL WAS FATALL INJURED DUE TO FALL OF ROOF.
October 17, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
Fatality · MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS DRIVING THE #28 HYDRAULIC CRANE IN LOW GEAR DOWN A MINE ROAD WITH THE BOOM IN AN ELEVATED POSITION CREATING A HIGHER CENTER OF GRAVITY, WHEN THE CRANE STARTED TO TIP. HE EXITED THE CAB AND THE CRANE LAID OVER ON TOP OF HIM.
October 4, 1991
WV · Coal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
Fatality · HOISTING
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Fall down raise, shaft or manway
66929NG ON SUSPENDED WORK DECK TILTED, FELL APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET.
October 2, 1991
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
TXI (A/K/A Texas Industries Inc) · Struck against a moving object
ON 10-2-91, HE WAS OPERATING A 1455B CASE LOADER PUSHING LOOSE OVERBURDEN DOWN A SLOPE TO BE LOADED ONTO HAUL TRUCKS WHEN, FOR REASONS UNKNOWN, FROM HIS WORK AREA HE BACKED UP FOR SIXTY FEET A ND OVER A FOUR FOOT SAFETY BERM, AND THEN ANOTHER FORTY FEET TO THE EDGE OF THE HIGHWALL AND OVER. HE FELL APPROX. FORTY FEET TO THE QUARRY FLOOR RESULTING IN HIS DEATH.
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PULLING SOME SECURITY CHAIN TO PUT THEM ON TOP OF POLES WHEN HE SPRAIN HIS HIP AND FELL PAIN INGUINAL HERNIA
October 30, 1991
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Acme Limestone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF METAL AROUND A SCREEN.
October 30, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Berks Products Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING STEEL SKID PLATE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER ABDOMEN
EE WAS HANGING PRIMARY ELECTRICAL CABLE AND HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN.
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MINER BOLT BACK HE FELL AND AS HE FELL HE RUBBED HS KEYE WITH HIS GLOVED HAND. THIS CAUSED A DEEP ABRASION, LEFT EYE. HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FOR WORK AND REFE RRED TO AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST. ON 2-10-92, NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS PERMANENT, PARTIAL LOSS OF VISION IN HIS LEFT EYE.
October 29, 1991
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Solar Fuel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE HAD JUST FINISHED BOLTING ATURN ON A T CCUT AND WAS SQUARING THE ROOF BOLTER UP WITH A COAL FACE. AS HE WAS TURNING THE MACHINE, HE GOT HIS LEFT INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGER PINCHED BETWE EN THE BUMPER OF THE BOLTER AND THE COAL RIB.
October 28, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING FULL FIVE GALLON OIL CANS ONTO BACK OF JUMOB AND FELT PULL IN RIGHT GROIN AREA.
Western Gypsum Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON WELDER HAD SIDE PANEL OFF DID NOT SHUT OFF MOTOR, PUT L HAND IN FAN CUTTING OFF L INDEX FINGER
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING THE TIGHT SIDE OF THE BELT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE SHOVELING AND PULLED LEFT GROIN AREA, CAUSING A HERNIA.
October 25, 1991
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
MACHINERY
Imc Fertilizer Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAD ABOUT 1 GALLON OF SURTAC LEFT IN A FIVE GALLON CAN.HE BEGAN TO POUR THIS ON THE DRAG GEAR AND GOT HIS LEFT HAND TOO CLOSE TO THE TEETH,THEY CAUGHT HIS GLOVE AND PULLED HIS AHND IN TO THE GEAR.THE GEARS CUT HIS INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS OF HIS LEFT HAND.
October 24, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A B E Materials · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
REMOVING ROCK AT CRUSHER, JAM BROKE LOOSE CAUSING ROCK TO SLID IN HOPPER BREAKING R LEG AND 2 FINGERS ON R HAND
October 24, 1991
ND · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE CLEANING UP A PIT SITE THE EMPLOYEE TRIED TO LIFT A LARGE TIMBER AND INJURED HIMSELF.
October 24, 1991
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Stoneyhurst Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEEL BIT OF DRILLC CAUGHT INJURED'S GLOVE AND TWISTED HAND AROUND BIT.
October 24, 1991
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Nicky Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC ON EVENING SHIFT WAS STARTING TO TURN FEEDER OFF TO DISLODGE ROCK THAT WAS HUNG AT END OF FEEDER. WHEN HE TURNED TO PUSH HISELF UP & AWAY TO TURN FEEDER OF HE FELT ROCK SM ASH SMALL FINGER CUTTING FINGER OFF.
October 23, 1991
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER A PICE OF DRAWROCK FELL ON THE TAIL OF TEH MINER WHEN THE OPERATOR FILLED THE CONVEYOR WITH COAL THE ROCK MOVED INJURED WAS MOVING THE CABLE AT THAT TIME.THE ROCK FELL AND CUT HIS LITTLE TOE OFF(LEFT FOOT).THE ROCK WAS APPROX 4'X18" WIDE -4" WIDE 0-7' THICK.
October 23, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
PICKED UP ONE END TO PUT ON WORK TABLE
Hecla Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INCIDENT OCCURRED IN AUG OF 1990 BUT TIME LOSS BEGAN 10-22-91. PULLED JACKLEG OUT OF HOLE-STRAIN-POSSIBLE HERNIA AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.
October 21, 1991
IL · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING PLANT WITH DOZER MOVING OF HITCH TRAPPING LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN HITCHES AMPUTATING TIP OF LITTLE FINGER OF L HAND
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS SHOVELFING FROM BEHIND LINE CURTAIN WHEN RIB ROLLED AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT.
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS DRIVING A SCISSOR LIFT TRUCK WHEN THE CANOPY STRUCK A CONVEYOR IDLER CAUSING IT OT FALL STRIKING THE INJURED ON THE RIGHT HAND. INJURIES RECEIVED ARE SMASHED MIDDLE FINGER AND FRAC TURED RING FINGER. DOCTOR HAD TO REMOVE SURGICALLY THE END OF THE MIDDEL FINGER AT NAIL KNUCKLE BECAUSE IT COULD NOT BE SAVED.
Energy West Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING MINER COVER OVER CONVEYOR GEAR REDUCER TO ALIGN ANCHOR BOLTS,FELT A KIND OF BURNING BY THE NAVEL.(ONLY LASTED A FEW MINUTES.)
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN THE CATWALK FROM TOP OF COAL SILO AND SLIPPED AND FELL.
October 16, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MEDICAL VERIFICATION RECEIVED 10-22-91. EE WAS LIFTING OLD BOTTOM ROLLERS FROM D-5 DOZER THAT WERE LAYING ON SHOP FLOOR AND PUT THEM ON PALLET.
Magma Copper Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A TRANSFER RAISE.HE WAS IN IT,FOLLOWING THE BLAST TO CLEAN IT DOWN.THE FOOTWALL AND BACK CAME IN AND STRUCK HIS HAND.THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A TRAUMATIC AMPUTATION,TIPS 3RD AND 4TH FINGERS LEFT HAND,CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE LOADING PIPE HE SLIPPED ON WET PIPE & FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN DID NOT RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT TILL 10-17-91 & NOTIFIED MANAGEMENT 10-21-91
October 15, 1991
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Rickey S Winn Construction · Struck by falling object
OPERATING CRUSHER AND LUMP OF COAL FELL FROM CRUSHER COVER. COAL HIT HAND AGAINST GUARDRAIL. RIGHT HAND: POINTER FINGER CUT END OFF. MIDDLE FINGER, CRUSHED- HOPING TO SAVE. RING FINGER CRUSHED AND BROKE BELOW JOINT DIAGNALLY.
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
LEFT INGUINAL HERNIA SUSTAINED WHILE PUSHING ON AN ELECTRIC MOTOR.
October 11, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED AND CO-WORKER WERE ALIGNING 150 H.P. MOTOR BASE AFTER CHANGING DRIVE BELTS ON CLINKER CRUSHER MOTOR. MOTOR WAS BEING HELD UP WITH ONE 12" STROKE POWER PAK. INJURED HAD HIS FINGER BETWE EN MOTOR BASE AND CONCRETE PIER, GUIDING BOLT INTO MOTOR. THE POWER-PAK SLIPPED AND MOTOR DROPPED, PINNING HIS FINGER BETWEEN HEAD OF BOLT AND CONCRETE PIER FOR MOTOR BASE. AMPUTATED RIGHT IN
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED ALONG IWTH 10 OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE TURNING THIS SPOOL OF WIRE AROUND TO PUT IT ON JACKSTANDS WHILE TURNING THE SPOOL. HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT GROIN AREA.
October 9, 1991
AL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
EMPLOYEE WAS POSITIONED UNDER A SHIELD OPERA TING THE CONTROLS TO ADVANCE THE PANLINE WHEN THE RAM KACK WAS ACTIVATED & MOVED FORWARD H IS FOOT WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE END OF THE RELAY BAR & PA NLINE THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT AWARE THAT HIS FOOT WAS PLACED IN A PINCH POINT AREA
October 9, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lone Star Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE REPORTED AT 715 AM ON 10 10 91 THAT HE HAD SUFFERED A HERNIA THE NIGHT BEFORE WHILE LIFTING SCAFFOLDING.
October 8, 1991
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
M-I Drilling Fluids Company · Struck against a moving object
OPERATOR WAS LOOKING BACK TO CHECK ON ROCK PICKER HE WAS PULLING AND THE FRONT WHEELS OF TRACTOR FELL INTO A DITCH THROWING OPERATOR AROUND CAB CAUSING INJURY.
October 8, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Meridian Gold Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
AFTER SHIMING THE JAW CRUSHER, THE SHIM BLOCK ASSEMBLY WAS TO BE REPLACED TO ITS POSITION AND BOLTED. A PRY-BAR WAS BEING USED TO HOLD ONE OF THE BOLTS INTO POSITION WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PLA CED THE NUT ON THE BOLT. THE PRY-BAR SLIPPED FROM THE BOLT AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING THE NUT AND HIS FINGERS WERE CAUGHT UNDER THE NUT, RESULTING IN AMPUTATION OF #5 AND FRACTURE TO #4 DIGI
October 8, 1991
TX · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luminant Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING PIPE AND FELT A STRAIN.
October 7, 1991
IL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION IS CONTINUING INTO THIS INCIDENT.EMPLOYEE IS CLASSIFIED AS A SHIFT MINE MANAGER,HE WAS WORKING ON THE MIDNIGHT SHIFT,HE HAD CLEANED THE MUD OFF OF A TAKEUP ROLLER ON A B ELT DRIVE,HE HAD LEFT A PRY BAR LEANING AGAINST THE FRAME WORK OF THE BELT DRIVE,HE RESTARTED THE BELT,THE BAR FELL INTO THE DRIVE WHEN THE BELT STARTED,HE TRIED TO GRAB FOR THE BAR,HIS HAND
October 7, 1991
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE KILN WAS BEING WASHED OUT.THE OPERATOR NOTICIED THE TORCH HAD COME LOOSE FROM THE CHAIN.WHEN HE PICKED THE STAND AND TORCH UP OVER A METAL LIP ON FLOOR IN KILN,HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER ABDOMEN AND GROIN AREA.
October 6, 1991
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big River Industries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER, THE EMPLOYEE PLACED HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE KILN TIRE AND THE LUG. THE JACK WHICH WAS HOLDING THE TIRE IN PLACE SLIPPED ALLOWING THE KILN TIRE TO MOVE BACK INT O ITS ORIGINAL POSITION, PINCHING IS FINGERS.
October 2, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS BENT OVER REAR CHUTE ON STAMLER CLEANING IT OUT AND PULLING ON HOOK WHEN HE FELT PAIN.
October 1, 1991
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Mexico Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL HELPING SHIFT MECHANIC TAKE APART FEED LINE TO #1 SALT BIRD.THE WRENCH USED TO HOLD A BACK UP FOR OTHER EMPL SLIPPED CATCHING INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGER LEFT HAND.INDEX FINGER AMPUTATED AT 1 ST JOINT AND LACERATIONS AND FRACTURES TO MIDDLE FINGER.
October 1, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS GETTING TRUCK MOUNTED CRANE UNBUCKLED FROM ITS TIE DOWN. HE HAD THE BLOCK UNHOOED AND WAS PREPARING TO RAISE THE CRANE. HE HAD HIS RIGHT HAND HOLDING THE BLOCK BY THE HOOK TO KEEP IT FR OM HITTING WELDING MACHINE. WHEN HE RAISED CRANE THE HOOK CAUGHT ON THE TRIM OF THE SIDE BOX PINCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN HOOK AND TRIM METAL SEVERING FINGER BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD KNUCKLES.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE HANDLING A BELT RAIL.
October 31, 1991
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ag Mining Inc · Struck by flying object
GOT HIT IN LEFT EYE WITH SMALL PIECE RUST WHILE REPLACING CONVEYOR LINK ON MINER. INJURED WAS WATCHING WHEN SMALL PIECE RUST FLEW BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES.
October 31, 1991
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Master Concrete · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING THE BATH HOUSE AFTER CLEANING UP AT THE END OF THE DAY.HE FELL ONTO THE GROUND ONTO HIS ANKLE HURTING IT.
October 31, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cpg Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BARRING DOWN IT FELL KNOCKING THE BAR ON TOP OF HIS FOOT
October 31, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sidewinder Mining Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPLOYEE WAS DOING TOUCH-UP PAINTING ON STEEL BEAM SLIPPED & FELL
INJURED WAS PUTTING OIL IN 773 B 63W744 AND WAS STEPPING OFF THE TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE PUT HIS FOOT IN THE CHAIN STEP AT TEH BOTTOM OF THE LADDER, WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED OUT. HE F ELL BACKWARDS. HIS LEFT ELBOW STRUCK THE CORNER OF THE CROSS TIE.
October 31, 1991
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS LETTING THE CANOPY DOWN ON THE BOLTER,IT JERKED WHILE HE WAS HANGING ON RESULTING IN HIS BACK BEING BUCKLED IN.
October 31, 1991
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Bologna Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS OPERATING THE PAN REMOVING OVER BURDEN. IN THE PROCESS OF LOADING THE PAIN IT IS PUSHED WITH A DOZER. THE DOZER HIT THE PAN AND JOLTED THE EE INJURING THE BACK OF HIS NECK AND LEFT SHOU LDER.
Dakota Granite Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP TOOLS IN THE WORK AREA ON THE QUARFRY FLOOR WHEN HE STEPPED ON A LLOSE ROCK CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL AGAINST A STONE HITTING HIS HEAD AND CAUSING HIM T O LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS.
October 31, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
CLIMBED LADDER TO CATWALK TO CLEAN OUT SHOOT. ROCK FLEW OUT OF IMPACT BELOW HIM STRIKING RIGHT EYE.
October 31, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
R S Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AS A PASSENGER ON RIGHT SIDE OF BOSS HOSS, INJURED WAS SITTING BESIDE ROOF STRAPS WHILE GOING AROUND A PARKED SHUTTLE CAR, THE STRAPS CAUGHT ON BUMPER OF SHUTTLE CAR, CAUSING THE STRAPS TO SLI DE AROUND AND CUT INJURED'S KNEE.
October 31, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Larc Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
ONE INCH RUBBER LINE CAME APART & SPRAYED PLASTER IN EYES OF EMPL WHILE HE WAS SPRAYING OVERCAST.
Leivasy Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
EE WAS SETTING ALONG THE RIB LINE OBSERVING THE MINOR WHEN THE RIB BROKE LOOSE HITTING HIM IN THE BACK AND HEAD.
October 31, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elkhorn Eagle Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
REPLACING LID FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK
Kangley Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING 12" RUBBER WATER HOSE WITH A STEEL FLANGE FROM LINATEX PUMP (PLUG WITH SAND) AND USING A 580 CASE TO HOLD THE HOSE WITH A CHAIN. I WAS REMOVING THE LAST BOLT WHEN IT SWUNG AROUND AND LANDED ON THE UPPER PORTION OF MY RIGHT FOOT.
October 31, 1991
OH · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sands Hill Coal Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WHILE PULLING 6" HOSE OUT OF PIT EMPL INJ BACK. HOSE HAD SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER IN IT.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS JACKING THE FLOOR DOWN ON LEVEL ONE AND THE JACK KICKED OUT AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT LEG.
Buckeye Industrial Mining Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE GRADER CAB AFTER HE HAD LOADED IT ON THE LOWBOY. HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF TO KEEP FROM FALLING. HE HURT HIS LEFT SHOULDER AT THIS TIME.
October 31, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING UP VENT BOARD IN #7RBRK WHEN BOARD SLIPPED & EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS SHOULDER TRYING TO AVOID BEING HIT WITH THE BOARD
Sextet Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LOADING PROPS GOT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN PROP AND GOLF CART
October 31, 1991
PA · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
OTHER
Canterbury Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS INSTALLING A PUMP IN THE CLEANING PLANT WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER.THE MAN WORKED UNTIL 10-31-91 WHEN HE FIRST REPORTED OFF WITH THE INJURY.
October 31, 1991
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
SETTING TIMBERS ROCK FEL STRUCK ON BACK
October 31, 1991
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS PULLING ON COME A LONG WHILE WORKING ON SILO 3 BELT.
October 31, 1991
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE STRUCK AN ARC BEFORE PUTTING HIS WELDING HOOD DOWN.
Carter Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SNOWY & WET CONDITIONS. EMPL SLIPPED WHILE PUSHING DOWN ON STEPDOWN OF SURVEYORS TRIPOD & SPRAINED LEFT KNEE. EMERGENCY DR SAID NO WORK FOR AT LEAST ONE WEEK.
October 31, 1991
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING HIT HEAD ON ROOF BLOCK
October 31, 1991
KY · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ WAS BACKING MINER BACK WHEN CATPADS BEGIN TO SPIN IN SOFT FIRE CALY. INJ RAISED MINER HEAD UP & CONT MINER SPUN SIDEWAYS STRIKING INJ ON LEFT ANKLE. EXTENT OF INJ WAS FACTURE TO LEFT ANKLE .
October 31, 1991
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Windsor Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS EXAMINING A RETURN AIR COURSE.HE WAS WALKING OVER A PREVIOUSLY POSTED ROOF FALL AND TRIPPED ON SLOGHAGE.AS HE BEGAN TO FALL,HE GRABBED AN OLD ROOF BOLT,DISLODGING LOOSE MATERIAL F ROM MINE ROOF WHICH STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD,BACK AND LEFT LEG.AS DESCRIBED BY EMPLOYEE.
October 31, 1991
VA · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING MOTOR HIS HEAD HIT THE TOP OF THE MINES LEFT SIDE OF HEAD
October 31, 1991
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Burnett Construction Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS SWINGING A SLEDGE HAMMER POUNDING 11/2IN BOLTS TO SECURE THE LINER ON THE CRUSHER WHEN HE EXPERIENCED EXTREME BACK PAIN
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GOT OUT OF WATER TRUCK IT JUMPED INTO REVERSE STARTED BACKING UP HE JUMPED UP AND PULLED SELF IN TRUCK TO STOP IT HURT HIS BACK
October 31, 1991
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING TIMBERS OFF THE SUPPLY CAR.HE PICKED UP A BUNDLE OF WEDGES AND A PICE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT FOREARM.
October 31, 1991
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Dominion Coal Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING SAW TO SAW TIMBERS IT KICKED BACK, STRUCK INDEX FINGER
October 31, 1991
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
WALKING DOWN THE FACE TRIPPED OVER BAR FELL STRUCK R KNEE ON BAR
October 31, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE RE RAILING HIS JEEP WITH LIFTING JACK HE FELT PAIN IN BACK
October 31, 1991
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNLOADING ROCK DUST
October 31, 1991
WY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON SECOND STEP OF STEP LADDER. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN, HE SLIPPED ON ICY GRATING, FALLING AND STRIKING HIS BACK ON A DOOR STOP.
October 31, 1991
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THEY WERE MOVING THE MINER TO THE NEXT PLACE TO MINE AND THE EMPLOYEE LIFTED THE CABLE UP TO PUT ON THE HOOK AND HE SAID HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Homestake Mining Company of California · Fall to the walkway or working surface
PARKED VEHICLE,WAS WALKING INTO BLDG TO GO TO WORK.SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL.
October 31, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Teichert Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING CLEANING BAR TO POKE MATERIAL IN CHUTE TWISTED BACK REINJURED OL INJURY.
October 31, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HE WAS GETTING OUT OF A TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL FLAT ON HIS BACK.
October 31, 1991
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED WHEN HE LIFTED THE EMULSION LINE AND HELP CARRY IT TO THE CAR,AND HE EXPERIENCEDPAIN IN HIS BACK.
October 31, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Consolidation Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPL TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM WITH MOTOR.JUMPERED OUT THE INTER-LOCKS ON CONTACTORS,ARCING OCCURRED BETWEEN INTERLOCK AND FRAME.EMPL SUFFERED 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO FINGERS ON LEFT HAND.
Reading Anthracite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKED ON BOARD WHILE TAKING WATER SAMPLE & FELL STRIKING LEFT KNEE
October 31, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LOADING 2/0 CABLE ONTO THE TOP OF AC AIR COMPRESSOR AND WAS IN THE PRECESS OF PUTTING A LOOP OF CABLE ON TOP OF THE COMPRESSOR. THE AREA SURROUNDING THE COMPRESSOR WAS WEWT, BUT F REE OF OBSTRUCTION. INJURED HAD TO LOAD APPROX 70 FEET OF THE 2/0 CABLE. WHILE INJURED WAS PULLING AND LIFTING THE CABLE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. INJURED HAS A HISTORY OF BACK PROBLE
North American Salt Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HAND SCLAING A MINE FACE.HE BEGAN TO WORK ON A SCALE WITH HIS SCLALING BAR AND THE SCALE BEGAN TO CRACK BACK OVER HIS HEAD.HE TURNED TO RUN AND A PIECE OF THE SCALE HIT HIS LEG BR EAKING THE LEG.
October 31, 1991
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Action Energies Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING A SPLICE IN THE BELT WITHA RED DEVIL AND GOT HIS RIGHT THUMB CAUHGT IN THE RED DEVIL AND MASHING IT.
October 31, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MASHED FINGER ON SCOOP WHILE RIDING BETWEEN EJECTOR AND BUCKET.
October 31, 1991
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE LOADING A 55 GAL. DRUM OF OIL INTO A JEEP HE INJURED'S LEFT FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELT DISCOMFORT IN HIS LEFT TESTICLE AREA.
October 31, 1991
WV · Coal
brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by powered moving object
WALKING SUPPLY MOTOR STIRRUP STRUCK IN HIS R FOOT
Waterloo Coal Co., Inc. · Struck against stationary object
STEPPED ON COAL TWISTING R ANKLE FRACT IT
STANDING ON LADDER, HANGING CABLE FELL OF LADDER FRACT TO R ARM
October 31, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capital Quarries Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICK UP SLAB ROCKS HURT BACK
October 31, 1991
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING THE INNER DOOR OF A PRECIPITATOR WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK.
Al Hamilton Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND PRYING A ROCK WEDGED IN THE BREAKER THROUGH A SIDE HOLE WITH A PRY BAR AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK.
October 31, 1991
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON STEP ABOVE HEADLIGHT ON R45 T RUCK ATTEMPTING T5O REMOVE RADIATOR CAP EMPLOYEE SLIPPED FROM STEP TO THE FENDER & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS CARRYING AN ARMLOAD OF ROOF BLOCKS FROM THE REAR OF THE ROOF BOLTER TO PUT ON THE BACK OF THE ARM WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
October 30, 1991
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Albion Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
REMOVING SHAFT FROM #2 MILL DRIVE, TOO MUCH WEIGHT TO HANDLE, STRAINED CHEST MUSCLE.
October 30, 1991
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP A FUEL POUCH WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
October 30, 1991
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Acme Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CARRYING BEARING CAP UP STEPS TO CAL JAW FELT STINGING PAIN IN RIGHT LEG JUST ABOVE KNEE.
October 30, 1991
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE SLIPPED ON OIL SPILL ON WAREHOUSE FLOOR AND FELL ON HIS BACK.
October 30, 1991
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Addington Inc · Fall from machine
WAS GETTING ON D11 DOZER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SHIFT. EMPLOYEE WAS ON TOP OF THE TRACKS AND PROCEEDING TO CLIMB UP THE STEPS INTO THE DOZER CAB. HIS HANDS SLIPPED OFF HANDRAIL AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND.
October 30, 1991
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pathfinder Mines Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURY IS TO HAVE OCCURRED WHEN HE WAS USING A HAMMER TO BREAK DIRT OUT OF A 651 CATERPILLAR SCRAPER THE REPETATIVE MOTION IS TO HAVE CAUSED TENNIS ELBOW TO HIS RT ELBOW
October 30, 1991
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Haydon, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON BELT SNUBBER SNUBBER FELL TO GROUND 2 EMPLOYEES ATTEMPTED TO LIFT SNUBBER.ONE EMPLOYEE SUFFERED LOWER BACK PAINS AND RECTAL BLEEDING.EMPLOYEE NOTIFIED 11-06-91.
October 30, 1991
IL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE MOVING SHIELDS UP,HE CAUGHT HIS TOE ON A JACK AND ROCK CAUSING HIM TO FALL.
October 30, 1991
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arenero Estrella Inc · Struck against stationary object
CLEANING CONV HIT THE BASE OF CONV
October 30, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Golden Chance Coals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWO MEN PRYING WITH A BAR SLIPPED LOOSE AND HIT INJURED BEHIND THE EAR.
October 30, 1991
OH · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quarto Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED HE WAS WORKING ON 8D-4 NORTH SECTIONHE WAS GETTING INTO SHUTTLE CAR WHEN FOOT SLIPPED & CAUSED HIM TO TWIST LEFT KNEE. HE WENT TO DR LEM ON 11/13/91 & WAS TOLD TO STAY OFFWORK FOR SPRAIN LEFT KNEE.
October 30, 1991
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
LTV Steel Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON SOME PIPING WHILE REMOVING HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR WATER TOWER & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK TILL DISABLED 12-12-91
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
ELMPLOYEE REACHED OVER A STIFFENER BAR TO PICK UP A 5 GALLON CAN OF OIL AND STRAINED LEFT GROIN AREA.
October 30, 1991
KY · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
POWERED HAULAGE
Ball Branch Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A FUEL TRUCK TO THE #8 LEVEL UP A STEEP GRADE. THE DRIVE LINE BROKE AND ROLLED BACK OVERTURNING IN THE ROADWAY.
October 30, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Red Bone Mining Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT HAND (NEAR HIS THUMB) WITH A PIECE OF CAP ROCK WEIGHING APPROX. 10 LBS. THE ROCK STOVED HIS THUMB AND BRUISED HIS HAND. SENT HIM FOR X-RAY- NO BROKEN BONES.
October 30, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Alpha Mining Company · Struck by falling object
ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR HAD LEFT HAND LAYING ON BOLT TRAY & PIECE OF ROCK 2"X12"-14" SQUARE FELL & HIT LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND & BROKE IT IN SEVERAL PLACES. ONE FINGER WAS ONLY PART OF HAND TH AT WAS INJ.
Covia Solutions Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHIFT SUPERVISOR WAS EXITING THE LOAD OUT CONTROL ROOM WALKING TOWARD THE DRYER AREA. WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE CEMENT STEP INTO THE SAND HE TWISTED AND BROKE HIS ANKLE.
October 30, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE THE SHOVEL CENTER PIN THE JACK THAT WAS BEING USED KICKED OUT STRIKING THE EE ON THE NIGHT FOOT RESULTING IN A BRUISE.
October 30, 1991
IL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS WALKING UNDER THE SHIELDS TOWARDS THE HEADGATE AND A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE SHIELDS AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND AND CAUSED A LACERATION ON THE INDEX FINGER.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING CRIBS ON #3 WEST BELT. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PICKING UP A CRIB WHEN HE ALLEGES HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
October 30, 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
EE STRAINED BACK SHOVELING FEEDER ORGINIALY ON 10-30-91. CALLED 11-11-91 SAID HE COULD NOT WORK DUE TO BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STATED THAT WHILE TIGHTENING FASTINERS ON ROPE CLAMP HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER ABDOMIN & GROIN AREA.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Contact with electrical current
THE POLE JUMPED OFF OF THE TROLLEY WIRE IN A HIGH AREA ALONG 4 MAINLINE BELT. THE PLE WAS EXTENDED OUT TO END OF SPRING AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TROLLEY WIRE. EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING THE POLE DOWN TO PUT BACK ON THE WIRE. HIS HAND RIGHT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE WIRE. ANOTHER EE PULLED THE POLE DOWN AND AWAY FROM THE WIRE.
October 30, 1991
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING ON GROUND NEAR PLANT, SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL ON ELBOW.
October 30, 1991
KY · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Pyro Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR, RAN OVER TIMBER & JARRED CAR. BRUISED BACK.
L B J Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
VICTIM WAS PULLING A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK OFF THE TOP OF MINER AND HURT HIS BACK.
October 30, 1991
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS PUTTING SWITCHGEAR IN. WHEN HE PUSHED THE LEVER OVER TO ENGAGE POWER, THE LEVER HAS A RECOIL TO IT. HIS HAND SLIPPED TOO. HE COULD HAVE HIT HAND AGAINST FRAME OF POWER BOX. SPRAINED HAN D- BAD.
EMPLOYEE WAS SUPPORTING SCREENS AGAINST SELF WHILE FELLOW WORKER PULLED ONE OUT OF THE STACK. WHILE HE WAS HOLDING THE SCREENS HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL BACKWARDS ONTO A 100 HP MOTOR.
October 30, 1991
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A ROOF BOLT INTO HOLE AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A TRACK JACK FROM MOTOR #49 TO A SUPPLY CAR. WHILE PLACING JACK ON SUPPLY CAR, EMPLOYEE PLACED JACK ON HIS FINGER, RESULTING IN LACERATED FINGER, REQUIRING STITCHES.
Virginia Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RIGHT HAND HAD SHARPNESS WHILE HE WAS CHANGING GEARS IN HAUL TRUCK.
October 30, 1991
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS THROWING ROCKS ON THE SLOPE BELT,A ROCK CAME BACK STRIKING HIM IN THE LOWER BACK ON THE LEFT SIDE.
Stoney Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL GREASING THE FEEDER,CHAIN PICKED UP A ROCK AND CUT HIS FINGER.
October 30, 1991
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dolese Bros Co · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS TAKING OIL SAMPLE FROM R 35 EUCLID TRUCK. AFTER GETTING SAMPLE HE STEPPED OFF OF TRUCK & STEPPED INTO HOLE TWISTING RIGHT ANKLE.
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object
WHILE KNEELING DOWN TO LOOK AT SOME OIL PAN DAMAGE KNELT ON A ROCK & BRUISED HIS LEFT KNEE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE TWISTED HIS BODY AROUND AND LIFTED A 10-TON JACK OFF THE MINE FLOOR. WHEN HE LIFTED THE JACK, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Essroc Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS CARRYING 5 GAL BUCKET OF GREASE WAS CLIMBING UP LADDER WHEN FOOT SLIPPED OFF RUNG OF LADDER CAUSING WEIGHT OF BUCKET OF GREASE TO MJERK ARM RESULTING IN STRAINED LEFT ROTATOR CUFF & C HEST MUSCLE.
October 30, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
STRUCK A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. HE BOUNCED IN HIS SEAT AND INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.
Potomac Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO DROP LOADED CARS DOWN TRACK. THIS REQUIRED HIM TO TIGHTEN BRAKES ON THE CAR HE WAS ON. WHILE DOING THIS HE STRAINED THE MUSCLES ON THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND.
October 30, 1991
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF A SORE TAILBONE FROM OPERATING SHUTLE CAR ON ROUGH ROADWAYS.
October 30, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Hilltop Basic Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object
HIT A HOLE WHILE CUTTING GRASS ON FORK TRACTOR WITH BUSH HOG ON REAR. CAME DOWN ON GEAR SHIFT LEVER THAT IS BETWEEN HIS LEG.
October 30, 1991
KY · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
POWERED HAULAGE
Ball Branch Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS A PASSENGER INA FUEL TRUCK THAT WAS ATTEMPTING TO FUEL A DRILL THAT WAS LOCATED ON THE #8 COAL LEVEL. TRAVELING ON A STEEP GRADE WHEN THE DRIVE LINE BROKE THE DRIVES LOSS CO NTROL TRAVELING BACKWARD AND OVER TURNED IN THE ROADWAY.
Blackfoot Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
STEP OFF BANK ONTO A ROCK WHILE FIGHTING FIRE. ON THE JOB WV FOREST FIRE.
Southern Illinois Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING WATER SUPPLY LINE FOR CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN HE STRAINED MUSCLES IN HIS LOWER BACK.
October 30, 1991
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hills Bentonite-A Limited Liability Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
STRAINED LOWER BACK THROWING 50 LB. BAGS ONTO PALLETS TO BE LOADED ON A TRUCK.
October 30, 1991
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
STRAINED LOWER BACK PULLING ON DRIL STEEL TO GET IT ALIGNED
October 30, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lone Star Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL STATES THAT HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP GUARD WHEN HE FELT PULLING IN LOWER BACK.
Arch Of Kentucky · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS WALKING FROM THE L-4 SECTION POWER CENTER WHEN HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL RIB RASH AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
October 30, 1991
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pennweir Construction Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING IN WELDING SHOP AND PICKED UP A CLEVIS TO PUT ON WORK BENCH FOR REPAIR WHEN HE CLAIMED HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK.
October 30, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A BOTTOM ROLLER AT THE #11 CROSSCUT ON THE M.N. BELT. HE WAS SITTING ON THE FLOOR WITH HIS LEGS UNDER THE BELT AND THE ROLLER. WHEN HE SPREAD THE CHANNELS FOR THE ROLLE R TO FALL OUT, THE ROLLER FELL AND STRUCK HIS LEFT LEG ABOVE THE KNEE.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS TAKING THE SCOOP BATTERY OFF CHARGE. WHEN HE WAS LOWERING THE BATTERY COVER IT FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING THE INJURY.
October 30, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Western Hog Ranch Company · Struck against a moving object
INJ MINER RETURNING TO PIT EMPTY AND SAW 2 SETS OF HEADLIGHTS SIDE BY SIDE COMING TOWARD HIM.APPLIED THE RETARDER AND SLID UP ONTO A HIGH BANK THEN SLIPPED TO THE RIGHT BANK ONTO THE HAUL ROAD
October 30, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Elkay Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS USING ROOF BOLTER AND WHILE DRILLING THE STEEL BROKE AND HIT HIM ACROSS THE NOSE.
EE WAS STEPPING DOWN 42 INCH FROM BELT STRUCTURE TO CONCRETE PAD AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT FOOT.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
INJ WAS OPERATING MINER PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF. INJ WAS STRUCK ON TOP OF HARD HAT BRUSHED LEFT SIDE OF FACE & HIT UPPER RIGHT LEG.
October 29, 1991
ME · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HE WAS OPERATING OUR CRUSHER WHEN ROCK GOT STUCK. HE WAS PRYING ROCK OUT WITH CROWBAR WHEN CROWBVAR SLIPPED & ELBOW HIT CRUSHER. HE BRUISED RIGHT ELBOW.
October 29, 1991
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
General Refractories Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS LIFTING LEFT FRONT IDLER NEED TO REHOOK AND IT FELL FORWARD AND TRIED TO CATCH IDLER STRAINING BACK.
J W Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL DOING MAINT.WORK ON A MACHINE NEAR HIGHWALL.SOME DIRT MIXED WITH ROCK SLID OFF HIGHWALL,ROCK ROLLED OVER TO EMPL STRIKING FOOT AND BREAKING TOE.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OPERATING LONGWALL SHEARER HE TRIPPED ON LOOSE COAL TWISTING HIS BACK.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF METAL AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
October 29, 1991
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arenero Estrella Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HANDYMAN HELPING THE DOWN EQUIPMENT ON A PLATFORM SMASHED ONE OF HIS FINGERS WITH THE HANDLE OF A LOAD BINDER WHEN HE TIGHTENED ONE OF THE CHAINS.
October 29, 1991
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL STACKING 80 LB BAGS OF CONCRETE.STRETCHED TO REACH ANOTHER BAG,PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
October 29, 1991
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
D C S Color & Supply Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS RUNNING INTO BUILDING WHEN ANOTHER EMPL WAS COMING THROUGH DOOR WITH DUMPSTER & RAN INTO INJ HITTING HIM IN CHEST.
October 29, 1991
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
mechanic helper
MACHINERY
Feldspar Corp · Flash burns (welding)
EE WAS USING CHIPPING HAMMER IN GENERAL AREA WHERE WELDING WAS GOING ON WAS NOT WEARING GOGGLES AND THE FLASH MUST HAVE BURNT HIS EYES.
October 29, 1991
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Feldspar Corp · Flash burns (welding)
EE WAS USING CHIPPING HAMMER IN GENERAL AREA WHERE WELDING WAS GOING ON WAS NOT WEARING GOGGLES AND THE FLASH MUST HAVE BURNT HIS EYES.
October 29, 1991
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE WAS STRIKING A CHISEL WITH A HAMMER AND A SMALL PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF OF THE HAMMER OR THE OBJECT BEING HIT AND EMBEDDED IN THE NECK OF THE EMPLOYEE.
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP LADDER TO GET ON TOP OF RAILCAR,WHEN HE REACHED THE TOP OF RAILCAR HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL BACKWARDS AND FELL TO THE GROUND.
October 29, 1991
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING TO INSPECT STONE PILE EMPLOEYE TURNED HIS RIGHT ANKLE-CHIPPED BONE.
October 29, 1991
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
VICTIM WAS HAMMERING A BEARING TO REMOVE IT FROM ITS HOUSING WHEN A FRAGMENT OF METAL FLEW OUT AND EMBEDDED ITSELF IN A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT THIGH.
October 29, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL WORKING ON A SCRUBBER BEARING.CLIMBING OVER THE HANDRAIL.WHEN STEPPING DOWN OVER THE RAIL HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND RIGHT KNEE BENT SIDEWAYS RESULTING IN A STRAINED KNEE.
October 29, 1991
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
Joe Clark Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING LEVERS AND PULL SPRUNG RIGHT WRIST.
October 29, 1991
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North American Salt Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKED UP PALLET FELT PULL IN BACK
October 29, 1991
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Cherokee Brick & Tile Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL WAS OPERATING MOTOR GRADER CLEARING LAND S RAPE HIT STUMP WHICH WAS COVERED WITH DIRT. IMPACT CAUSED SEAT TO TILT FORWARD & EMPL'S CHEST HIT STEERING WHEEL. EMPL WAS WEARING SEAT BELT. Y
October 29, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teanik Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE INSTALLING BELT STRUCTURE EE.
October 29, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MAINTENANCE CREW WAS CHANGING SCREEN SON PLANT. AS PART OF CREW WAS PASSING SCREEN TO HIGHER PLATFORM EMPL PULLED ON IT TO LIFT IT & FELT PAIN IN BACK OF CHEST.
Mill Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DROVE SCOOP BUCKET UNDER ROCK-STARTED TO GET OUT OF SCOOP & TWSISTED BACK BETWEEN LOWER & MIDDLE PART OF BACK
October 29, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buffalo Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS WALKING DOWN HILL AND SLIPPED IN DRY LEAVES CAUSING HIM TO FALL.
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL CHANGING BIT.LIFTED OLD BIT OUT OF POT AND FELT A PULL IN ABDOMEN.
October 29, 1991
KY · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Green Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE AND SOME OTHER MEN WERE REPLACING A DUMP CABLE ON OUR 480 DRAGLINE. IN THE PROCESS, ONE OF THE WELDERS STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT KNEE WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT OR FIRST AID WA S APPLIED.
October 29, 1991
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS GOING FROM CAB TO DECK OF CRANE WHEN HE SWUNG FROM THE CAB TO THE DECK HE HURT HIS BACK
October 29, 1991
AL · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN THE STAIR WELL OF 4TH FLOOR AND LEEANED OVER THE HAND RAIL TO LOOK DOWN THE NEXT FLOOR AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
INJURED WAS STANDING ALONG RIB OBSERVING CREW MINE COAL WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL STRIKING HIM IN HEAD, NECK, & LOWER LEFT LEG. EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 1-27-92.
October 29, 1991
AL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE PINNING EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS THUMB BETWEEN A PIN PLATE AND THE JAWS OF THE PINNER WHILE RAISING BOLT THE THE ROOF.
Crystal Springs Inc · Contact with electrical current
EMPLOYEE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING IN A SHUTTLE CAR PANEL HE TOUCHED A HOT LEAD CAUSING HIM TO GET AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
October 29, 1991
IN · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indiana Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
KNEELING DOWN,PULLING ON CONVEYOR BELT TO GET SPLICE TOGETHER TO INSERT A PIN,STRAINED HIP.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EXAMINING THE 3 BLEEDER AREA THIS EE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
October 29, 1991
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A PICE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE SIDE OF THE HEAD AND ON THE LEFT SHOULDER.THIS RESULTED IN AN ABRASION AND A CONTUSION.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL MAKING A SPLICE IN MINER CABLE,REACHING FOR CABLE CUTTERS WHILE STRETCHING FOR THE CUTTERS,FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS BACK.
October 29, 1991
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Steven R Mullins Excavating Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MECHANIC WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO DRIVE NEW BUSHING IN THE END OF BULL DOZER PUSH ARMS. THE SLEDGE HAMMER GLANCED OFF OF THE DRIVE PIN, STRIKING THE TOP OF LEFT FOOT.
October 29, 1991
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
North Star Contractors Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPL HAULING COAL WITH SHUTTLE CAR. EMPL SAID ROADS WERE ROUGH AND COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN NECK ANREA.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ALIGNING THE LONGWALL TAIL PIECE, THE CRIB TIE SLIPPED OFF OF THE JACK AND THE JACK STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT LEG.
October 29, 1991
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING ALONG BELTLINE WHEN A ROCK FROM MINE ROOF FELL,S TRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT FOREARM.
EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING ON HIS KNEES FROM ONE BOLT TO ANOTHER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RT KNEE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWHILE PULLING CABLE DOWN ENTRY, CABLE HUNG ON UNKNOWN OBSTRUCTION TO STEP IN HOLE AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 10-31-91.
October 29, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
CLIMBING OUT OF HOLE, STRUCK R KNEE ON LIP OF MANHOL.E
October 29, 1991
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Quarto Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STANDING AGAINST THE COAL RIB, IN 9D-4 NORTH SECTION, WAITING FOR THE MINER TO CUT. HE HAD HIS LEFT KNEE STICKING OUT TOWARD THE SIDE OF THE MINER. THE MINER BACKED UP. HE CAUGHT HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE DUST BOX, CAUSING IT TO JAM HIS KNEE.
October 29, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V) · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN THE HEADLIGHTS ON A HAUL TRUCK. WHILE WALKING ON ROCKY LEVEL GROUND, HE STEPPED ON A ROCK, FELL AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
October 29, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
1 SO SECTION,GOT OFF SHUTTLE CAR TO SEE WHY BELT STOPPED AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.
HE WAS INSTALLING A 8X4 WIRE MESH PANEL WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT EYE.
Vencill Corp · Struck by falling object
STANDING DOZER PLATFORM WHEN ROCK FALL FROM HIGHWALL
October 29, 1991
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE TIGHTENING A ROOF BOLT, ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN TWO BOLTS, KNOCKING EMPLOYEE ON HIS BACK. ROCK THEN LANDED ON BOTH LOWER EXTREMITIES.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJ WAS HELPING RAISE TRACK WITH LIFTING JACK. AS SHE PUSHED DOWN ON BAR SHE SAID SHE FELT PAIN IN LEFT ARM.
South-East Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
HE WAS GETTING INTO MOTOR & FEET SLIPPED & HE FELL HITTING LEFT ELBOW. HAPPENED ON TRACK OF A SECTION.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE WATCHING MINER CABLE HE WAS STRUCK ON HEAD BY PIECE OF ROOF THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS,CAUSING PAIN TO NECK.MAN CONTINUED WORKING AND DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL DE CEMBER 1991.HE THEN RETURNED TO WORK UNTIL JANUARY 28,1992,AT WHICH TIME HE HAD SURGERY ON HIS NECK.
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED BENT DOWN TO PICK UP WATER JACK WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN BACK.
October 29, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Long Term Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ATRS ON OPERATORS SIDE OF LEE NORSE BOLTER RELEASED & STRUCK OPERATOR EMPL IN HEAD.
October 28, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C D T Landfill Corp · Fall from machine
COMING OFF MACHINE SLIPPED OFF THE STEP OFF LADDER SOFT TISSUE INJ TO R ELBOW
October 28, 1991
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WITH THE BELT RUNNING THE INJURED ATTMEPTED TO RE-INSERT A BELT FLAP USING A SLATE BAR, WHEN THE SLAT BAR CAUGHT IN THE BELT THEN STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO MINE FLOOR.
October 28, 1991
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME AND OTHER PUTTING COVERS ON DISSOLVER ROOF.WHILE DOING SO,FELT PAIN SIMILAR TO A MUSCLE PULL IN THE REGION OF LOWER BACK.VISITED COMPANY DR.CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT,MOTRIN WAS RX.WITH CON TINUOUS AGGRAVATION,I.NAME SOUGHT A 2ND OPINION TO EXPEDITE RECOVERY BY VISITING CHIROPRACTOR 1-13-92.SEE ATTACHED.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
HE WAS PUTTING WRECKED SUPPLY CAR ON TRACK, HAD IT JACKED UP APP. 8" HE REACHED TO GET A CRIB BLOCK UNDER THE CAR AT THE SAME TIME THE JACK CREELED OUT LETTING THE CAR FALL ON HIS LEFT THUMB.
October 28, 1991
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL STATES WAS ROOF BOLTING & WHILE INSTALLING BOLT ROCK FELL LANDING ON RIGHT FOOT.
October 28, 1991
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
American Carbon Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EMPLOYEE SAW A STRINGF HANGING ON #3 BELT EMPLOYEE GRABBED STRING WHILE BELT WAS RUNNING STRING GOT WRAPPED AROUND EMPLOYEES GLOVE PULLING EMPLOYEES ARM INTO BELT ROLLER EMPLOYEE SUFFURED A BR OKEN BONE AT HIS LEFT ELBOW & CUT ON LEFT ARM BELOW ELBOW
October 28, 1991
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WIRED BLASTING CUPS PAIN IN BACK
Southdown Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
NO UNUSUAL MOVEMENT-NO WITNESS-EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY PICKED UP TONGUE OF PORTABLE WELDER AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT OF THE ABDOMEN.INJURED HAD 18 WORKMANS COMP CLAIMS SINCE 1967.SEVERAL OF THEM ALLEDGEDLY TO BE BACK RELATED.
October 28, 1991
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WHILE TIGHTENING A BOLT,STRAINED BACK.
October 28, 1991
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Badger Highways Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS DRIVING IN 560 LOADER AND THE LOADER JERKED.
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE MOVING MINER CABLE STRAINED BACK.
October 28, 1991
AL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PUSHING ROOF BOLT IN ROOF, ELMPLOYEE PULLED SOMETHING IN BACK.
October 28, 1991
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cold Spring Granite Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING IN FRONT OF DRILL GUIDE AND ANOTHER EMP WAS MOVING THE DRILL GUIDE AND PC OF STEEL FELL OUT OF MACHINE LANDED ACROSS THE EMP L HAND AND THUMB LACER OF L HAND
October 28, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Watson Gravel Inc · Fall from machine
EMPL STEPPED BACK ON DECK TO CHECK TRANS. FLUID. LOST FOOTING & ATTEMPTED TO JUMP TO GROUND.
The Wagner Quarries Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF PIPE (12"X70') TO BE USED AS A DRAIN TILE FOR THE ROAD LOCATED WEST OF THE 9B STOCK PILE. THE INJURY WAS CAUSEDBY EMPLOYEE RILLING THE PIPE TO COMPLETE CUTTING IT. INJURY RESULTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GROIN AREA.
October 28, 1991
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS PULLING A CABLE CHOKER UNDERNEATH A BALL MILL WHEN HE APPARENTLY LET GO OF THE CHOKER AND SLUMPED TO THE FLOOR. ACCORDING TO A WITNESS, HE DID NOT TRIP OR STUMBLE. HE DOES NOT REMEMBER FALLING DOWN. HE BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 11-9-91.
Newmont USA Limited · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICY STEEL GRATING, STRIKING HER RIGHT KNE EON THE STEP AND CAUSING A CONTUSION. EMPLOYEE WAS EXAMINED BY DOCTOR ON 10-29-91 AND RELEASED TO FULL DUTY ON 10-30-91. EMPLOYE E SOUGHT THE SECOND OPINION ON 12-3-91 AND WAS DIAGNOISED WITH A TORN LIGAMENT IN HER RIGHT KNEE WHICH REQUIRED SURGICAL TREATMENT. EMPLOYEE BECAME LOST TIME AS OF 1-9-92 FOR NEEDED RECONSTR
October 28, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A FALLING ROCK
October 28, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON A STAIRWELL INSIDE MILL DEPARTMENT. HE WAS CARRYING A BAG OF TOOLS AND WHEN HE SLIPPED THE TOOLS CAUSED HIS BODY TO TWIST SUDDENLY.
October 28, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES SHE WAS ON THE ROOF OF THE KILN BUILDING REMOVING A PIECE OF SHEET METAL SIDING FROM AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE ROOF VENT IN ORDER TO CLEAN CEMENT BUILDUP FROM AROUND THE VENT WHEN THE PIECE OF SIDING FELL ON HER LOWER RIGHTY LEG.
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
INJURED WAS SHOVELING COAL WHEN A RIB ROLLED OFF AND STRUCK HIM. HE SUSTAINED A CUT OVER HIS NOSE AND LEFT EYE, COMPLAINED OF HEAD, RIB, BACK, SHOULDER, AND RIGHT ANKLE INJURIES. X-RAYS REVE ALED NO FRACTURES. HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED BUT VERY SORE. RECEIVED 3 STITCHES ABOVE EYE.
October 28, 1991
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Big Dog Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE IN MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT WAS USING A HAND HELD GRINDER GRINDER DEFLECTED OFF PIECE OF METAL & GRINDER DISC CUT THE LEFT LEG JUST UNDER THE KNEECAP
October 28, 1991
WV · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON TOP OF A RECLAIM TUNNEL THAT WE ARE CONSTRACTING AND HE DECIDED TO JUMP OFF INTO A PILE OF COAL WHICH HE DID. WHEN HE HIT THE GROUND A HEIGHT OF 6 FEET, HIS KNEE MADE A LOUD NOISE. POPPING OUT OF JOINT PROBABLY TEARING THE CARTILAGE IN HIS KNEE. PROBABLY NEEDING SURGERY.
October 28, 1991
VA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H C Bostic Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OPEN DOOR TO STORAGE TRAILER A LOOSE PART OF METAL SKIN SCRAPED THE TOP OF RIGHT WRIST, TWO SMALL ABRASIONS. AFTER FOUR DAYS ARM STARTED TO SWELL IN AREA OF ABRASIONS.
October 28, 1991
OH · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sands Hill Coal Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE REPLACING 2 PIECES OF STEEL UNDER THE DESLINE SHAKER,THE STEEL WAS BEING MOVED IN SMALL WORKING AREA WHEN MY BACK WAS PULLED.
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE MAN WAS CARRYING A FILTER TO THE PUMP CAR, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TWISTING HIS BACK.
October 28, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE IS CLASSIFIED AS A MECHANIC,HE WAS WORKING ON A LONG=AIRDOX FEEDER CAR JUST OUTSIDE THE MAIN SHOP,HE HAD CUT HALF WAY THROUGH THE SHEAR HUB AND WAS APPLYING PRESSURE WITH A PRY BAR,TH E PRY BAR SLIPPED OFF THE SHEAR HUB AND THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE FELT A PULLING SENSATION IN HIS LOWER BACK.HE DID NOT REQUEST IMMEDIATE MEDICAL TREATMENT.THE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS INCIDENT
October 28, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Adena Fuels Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING MINER CABLE & STARTED ACROSS SECTION & CABLE CAUGHT HIM IN THE BACK
October 28, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
FIRE
A B C Sand & Rock Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EE WAS PREPARING TO WELD WATER PIPE ON A SCREENING PLANT HE DROPPED ONE OF THE LEADS ON TO AND AEROSOL CAN OF SOMETHING OIL WHICH REPTURED AND UNITED VICTIM SUFFERED 1 ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS HE THE EAR NECK ARMS AND ABDOMEN.
October 28, 1991
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS ROOF BOLTING AND WAS STANDING DRILLING A HOLE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME SLATE AND WRENCHED HIS BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE HAD STEPPED OFF PERSONNEL MOTOR ADN THEN STEPPED ON CHUNK OF COAL CUASING HIM TO TWIST LEFT KNEE AND INJURED LEFT LEG. STRAIN.
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MEDICAL VERIFICATION RECEIVED ON 11-22-91. EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THROUGH DIESEL SERVICE AREA WHEN HE HAD TO STEP IN DIESEL SCOOP BUCKET TO GET TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DIESEL SERVICE AREA. HE S LIPPED IN THE BUCKET AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS CARRYING DRAGGING A LONGWALL SINGLE PROP BY THE HANDLE AND HIT IT BETWEEN A CRIB AND THE MOTOR ON THE STAGE LOADER.THIS CAUSED HIM TO JAM HIS RIGHT WRIST.
October 28, 1991
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS WORKING ON PIPE CHANGE IN PLANT NEW PIPE SUPPORT WAS TALKED IN PLACE TEMPORARILY FOR TEST FIT PURPOSES INSTEAD OF BEING WELDED SECURRY. PIPE SLIPPED OFF OLD SUPPORT STRIKING NEW SUPPORT BREAKING IT LOSE, PIPE SUPPORT (3X3X3/8) FELL STRIKING EE ACROSS FACE AND HAND.
October 28, 1991
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE SAID THAT HE SOUNDED THE ROOF & IT SOUNDED OK HE PUT THE OUTSIDE BOLT IN ROOF OF THAT ROW OF BOLTS WHEN HE LOWERED THE MAST JACK SAFETY POST A PIECE OF ROCK FELL DOWN & KNOCKED HIM TO THE GROUND HE LOWERED THE SAFETY POST TO SWING BOOM OVER TO PUT IN THE INSIDE BOLT
October 28, 1991
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJ WAS CLEANING OUT TAILPIECE & STRAINED BACK.
Magic Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
ROOF BOLTER MAN PLACED HIS KNEE ON A LUMP OF COAL INJURING HIS KNEE.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck against stationary object
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS REPORTEDLY HANGING A VENTILATION CURTAIN WHEN HE INJURED HIS RT FOOT WHILE STANDING ON A PILE OF GOB MATERIAL THIS EMPLYEE APPARENTLY STEPPED DOWN ONTO A PIECE OF SLA TE CAUS ING A BRUISE TO THE SIDE OF HIS RT FOOT
October 28, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER.HE WAS CARRYING SOME GLUE AROUND THE BOLTER AND RAN INTO AN OVERHANG HURTING HIS HEAD AND NECK.
Silver Bullet Mining Inc · Struck by flying object
SHOT FIRER SHOT L BREAK OF NO 5 ENTRY, COAL HIT HAND AND LEG
October 28, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Leivasy Mining Corp · Fall from machine
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS STANDING IN THE MANTRIP(SCOOTER) AND IT WAS ACCIDENTALLY MOVED.INJURED WAS THROWN OUT OF MANTRIP(SCOOTER) HURTING HIS NECK.STARTED MISSING WORK 11-01-91.
October 28, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Carter-Roag Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING HOLE IN ROOF FOR A ROOFBOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 7INX12INX2IN FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HIM ON HIS HAND
October 28, 1991
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Plateau Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS GOING DOWN ROAD AND HIT BUMP HEAD ON ROOF OF TELETRAM MACHINE.
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE TRIPPED ON SOME UNEVEN BOTTOM AND FELL.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS BENDING OVER PICKING UP A CRIB TIE WHEN HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK.
Saginaw Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING CRIB BLOCK EE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK. THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO MANAGMENT UNTIL 11-21-91. ON 11-04-91 EE WENT TO DR. (CHIROPRACTOR) AT WHICH TIME SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPORTED ON FORM (7000-1) ON 11-20-91 EE HAD HIS FIRST LOST WORKDAY, DUE TO THIS INJURY.
October 28, 1991
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE UNLOADING A TOOL WAGON LOAD SHIFTED MASHED INDEX FINGER.
October 28, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Elkay Mining Company · Struck by falling object
SUBJECT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DRILLING A HOLE IN THE ROOF AND A LOOSE PICE OF ROCK 3" THICK 18'L X12" W FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE FOOT CRACKING A BONE.
Valley Camp Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE EE SLIPPED IN MUD, STRAINED BACK.
Tunnelton Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BUILDING BRATTICE WALL PAIN CAME ON DURING SHIFT 10-28-91 NO INCIDENT TO CAUSE PAIN & ON 10-29-91 PAIN CONTINUED
October 28, 1991
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aggregate Industries Northeast Region Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON CONVEYOR LANDED ON CATWALK.
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING RAM CAR WHEN HE HIT A ROCK IN ROADWAY IN #2 ENTRY JARRING HIS BACK.FIRST DAY OFF 11-05-91.
Canada Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE. WHILE PULLING THE CABLE, HE STRAINED HIS BACK MUSCLE.
October 28, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING DRUMS OF HYDRAULIC OIL IN S & S SCOOP WHEN ONE DRUM TIPPED OVER CATCHING EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND BETWEEN TWO DRUMS.
October 28, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED HE SLIPPED ONA WET ROCK BY THEMINER, CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT KNEE.
October 28, 1991
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Betty B Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
RIDING IN GATOR, BOUNCED HURTING HIS HIP
October 28, 1991
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE IS CLASSIFIED AS A SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR,HE WAS WALKING AROUN THE LOAD END OF THE SHUTTLE CAR CHECKING HIS LIGHTS IN UNIT #1,HE SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST THE BUMPER OF THE SHUTTLE CAR,T HIS IMPACT RESULTED IN HIM RECEIVING A CONTUSION DUE TO THE BLUNT TRAUMA TO THE LOWER LEFT REGION OF HIS CHEST.INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO THIS INCIDENT HOWEVER AT THIS TIME THIS INCIDENT AP
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WAS PULLING CABLE FROM IN FRONT OF TAILPIECE USING A COMALONG. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYE ON THE SHOULDER CAUSING AN ABRASION.
October 28, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
MACHINERY
Robert E White Construction · Struck by falling object
HANGING WALL WAS STANDING AT 70 DEGREE A FOOT INTO BACK IT LAYED OVER ONTO A 20 DEGREE LEAVING AN UNSUPPORTED SLIVER OF VEIN HANGING.COULD NOT GBE SEEN IN THE DRIFT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BOLT TH E SLIVER BROKE OUT AND HIT A MAN HOLDING A MAT.THE CLAY SEAM THAT FELL HIT HIM WITH EMOUGH PRESS THAT IT BROKE 2 LEGS.
October 28, 1991
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
grader operator, roadgrader operator
MACHINERY
Graymont Western US Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OPERATING GRADER HE TURNED TO LOOK BEHIND HIM AND HE PINCHED A NERVE IN BACK.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING MONORAIL ONTO THE BELT AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
Neumeister Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED ON A SHEET IRON IN SHOP & SLID DOWN SLANT APPROX 200FT STRIKING COAL RIB
October 27, 1991
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
McElroy Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN WAS WALKING PAST CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HEAD OF MINER WAS HIT BY SCOOP CAR CAUSING MINER TO MOVE SIDEWAYS CATCHING HIM BETWEEN MINER OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT AND THE RIB.
October 27, 1991
MD · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERSON STEPPED DOWN OFF WOODEN WALKWAY ON RIGHT SIDE OF BELTLINE AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.WALKWAY WAS 7" OFF BOTTOM.PERSON WAS OFF WORK 10-28,29,30.10-31 &11-1 WERE SCHEDULED OFF DAYS.
October 27, 1991
PA · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
OTHER
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WALKING THROUGH AIRLOCK DOOR,FELT A PAIN IN LEFT KNEE.
October 27, 1991
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE TURNING 3" AIRLINE VALVE OFF STEM & CENTER OF VALVE CAME OUT STRIKING HAND & FOREARM.
October 27, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper
POWERED HAULAGE
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRIVING WATER TRUCK FRONT WHEEL HIT ROCK & JERKED STEERING WHEEL.
October 27, 1991
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED AND FELL STRADLE OF A 2" BEAM.
October 27, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE IN COURSE OF NORMAL DUTIES EMPL STEPPED ON ROCK & TWISTED ANKLE.
October 27, 1991
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kentucky Solite Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING BLOCK IN A ROTARY KILN.HE PICKED UP A BLOCK AND HANDED IT TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE.WHEN HE DID,HE STATED THAT HE FELT A STIFFNESS IN HIS LOWER BACK.
October 27, 1991
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE HAD TAKEN A LIME SAMPLE FROM NO. 1 KILN AFTER CRUSHER IT. HE WAS USING A FUNNEL TO PUT IT IN A SMALL SAMPLE BOTTLE. EMPLOYEE WAS SHAKING THE FUNNEL TO MAKE THE LIME GO THRU IT. WHI LE DOING THAT A SMALL PIECE OF LIME GOT INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.
October 27, 1991
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kmg Minerals Inc · Fall onto or against objects
HE WAS UNDER FLOATATION PLATFORM STRUCK HEAD AGAINST STEEL I BEAM EMP NOT WEARING HARD HAT
October 27, 1991
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Agrico Chemical Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON 1/2" DRIVE RATCHET WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF RATCHET CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK REGION.
October 26, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Central Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
TWISTED BACK SLIDING BARREL UNDER REAR OF TRUCK
Mc Adam Limestone Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CHANGE HAMMERS ON TELESMITH CRUSHER.DURING THE PROCESS HE LIFTED AND STRAINED BACK.
October 26, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS WORKING ON THE 6 SOUTH 2ME BELT HEAD. INJURED STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW ON A 4" WATER PIPE.
October 26, 1991
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Aggregates Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE PULLING ON POWER CABLE WHIL HELPING TO MOVE DRAG LINE.
Pace Energies Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF HIS SCOOP AT THE END OF THE SHIFT. AS HE WAS GETTING OUT, HE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS ELBOW ON THE FRAME OF THE SCOOP.
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ & COWORKERS HAD LAYED TWO BREAKS ON 7B SECTION. COWORKER WAS LUGGING LAST STEEL TIE WITH TRACK HAMMER ON CLEARANCE SIDE OF TRACK. INJ WAS MOVING TO OTHER SIDE TO GET OUT OF WAY & STEPPED O VER RAIL ON WIRE SIDE & STEPPED INTO HOLE THAT WAS FULL OF ROCK DUST & TWIST RIGHT ANKLE. HOLE WAS APPROX 12" IN DIAMETER & APPROX 4" DEEP.
Toler Creek Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SAID WAS LIFTING ON BELT & HURT HIS LEG
Southern Edge Inc · Fall from machine
INJURED CLIMBING DOWN 966 LOADER MISSED LOWER STEP INJURED RT ANKLE
October 26, 1991
WV · Coal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
MACHINERY
Appalachian Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
CABLE FELL FROM CANOPY HITTING I.NAME HEAD & NECK.
October 26, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING THE SPRINGS ON A FUEL TRUCK AND A PIECE OF RUST FROM THE SPRINGS FELL INTO HIS EYE. EMPLOYEE WAITED A COUPLE OF DAYS BEFORE GOING TO THE DOCTOR.
October 26, 1991
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jader Fuel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL SLIPPED IN MUD AND FELL IN DITCH,FELL ON LEFT SIDE AND JARRED HIM.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING A 3850 TOOTH OVER TO LOAD IT ON A TRUCK. THE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO LUNGE FORWARD AND STRAIN HIS LOWER BACK.
CLIMBING OFF DRAGLINE TRIPPED ON CORD FELL INJ R KNEE
October 26, 1991
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Paramont Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS EXPER PAIN WHILE REACHING FOR ONE
October 26, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Birchfield Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS ROOF BOLTING TOP,RIB ROLLED OUT PINNED LEG AGAINST MACHINE INJURING RIGHT LEG.
October 26, 1991
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYE EWAS LIFTING A FLAP ON A TAILPIECE AND TWISTED HIS WRIST. THIS INJURY BECAME REPORTABLE ON THE DATE STATED IN ITEM 6.
Arch Coal Terminal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WAS LIFTING HAMMERS FOR A CRUSHER, STRAINED BACK.
INJURED WAS CHANGING OUT A WIRELESS MONITOR CONTROL BOX ON THE SHUTTLE CAR REEL CABLE WHEN THE REEL LID FELL AND STRUCK HIM ACROSS THE BACK AND SHOULDER.
Leivasy Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE BACK AND FELT A TINGLING SENSATION IN RIGHT ARM FROM HAND TO ELBOW.INJURED WAS INJURED ON 10-26-91 AND DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 11-01-91.
October 26, 1991
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING A CROWBAR INJURED WAS TRYING TO DISLODGE A ROCK THAT WAS JAMMED INT EH ROAD ROCK CRUSHER. EH FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
October 26, 1991
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Equinox Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING AIR IN TIRE AFTER WORK SHIFT. TEH SHOP CRANE HOOK WAS AT THE LEVEL OF HIM HEAD AND HE WALKED INTO IT. EMPLOYEE STUMBLED WHEN HE HIT THE HOOK AND HIS HARD HAT WAS KNOCKED OFF, WHEN HE RECOVERED HE HIT THE HOOK AGAIN, CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS HEAD.
October 26, 1991
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS TRANING THE BELT LINE APPROXIMATELY 30 FT OUTBY THE TAILPIECE.HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE TOP ROLLER OUT OF THE KEEP ON THE RAIL TO TRAIN THE BELT TO THE RIB WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAINS IN THE LOWER BACK AREA.
October 26, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crown Royal Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING ROCKS OFF STEEP EMBANKMENT ADN STRAINED BACK MUSCLE.
October 25, 1991
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C W Matthews Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WHILE HELPING TIRE MAN CHANGE A TIRE ON A REAR DUMP GOT A PIECE OF SMALL METAL IN HIS INDEX FINGER-WENT TO DOCTOR ON 10/29 & 10/30, RETURNED TO WORK ON 10/31.
October 25, 1991
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE CLAIMED HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A LOW HANGING PIPE CAUSING PAIN IN HIS NECK AND BACK.
October 25, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Owl Rock Products · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE CHANGED CUTTING EDGES ON LOADER AND LEFT THEM IN BUCKET. LATER WHEN LOADING A TRUCK, HE NOTICED THE EDGED IN THE TRUCK. WHEN HE WENT TO REMOVE THE EDGED FROM THE LOAD IN THE TRUCK, HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
October 25, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Laurel Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRILL POT ON ROOF BOLTER WAS DROPPED ON RIGHT LEG.
October 25, 1991
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Tdk Coal Sales Inc · Struck against a moving object
ACCORDING TO THE EE HE WAS OPERATING THE CAT D9H DOZER, GOING BACKWARDS OVER SOME ROCKS AND TOOK WHAT HE SAYS IS A JOLT THAT IS THE DOZER CAME DOWN QUICKLY AFTER GOING OVER SOME ROCKS. A PAIN THEN DEVELOPED IN HIS SHOULDER AND HIS HAND WENTNUMB A COUPLE TIMES THAT DAY.
October 25, 1991
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object
MUCKING ABOTTOM WAS UNEVEN MUCKER DROPPED OFF OF LEDGE JARRING EMPLOYEE HURT BACK
October 25, 1991
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
STARTED RF BOLTING MACHINE, IT TRAMMED PINNING HIM BETWEEN THE MACHINE AND SHUT CAR
October 25, 1991
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Energy Fuels Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
WAS WELDING ON TRACK SYSTEM OF THE EIMCO 2810 CONTINOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FROM SOMEWHERE ENTERED HIS LEFT EYE. EE HAD A FULL WELDING HELMET ON AT THE TIME THE METAL ENTERED HIS EYE.
THE EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF RAIL ROAD CAR, SLIPPED IN GROIN AREA ON A BAR. (BRACE ON RAIL ROAD CAR). THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 11-22-91 DUE TO THE INJURY.
October 25, 1991
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sea B Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HIS BACK HAD BEEN BOTHERING HIM FOR A WHILE BUT AFTER HELPING TO HANG TROLLEY WIRE ON 10-25-91 IT HAD REALLY STARTED HURTING HIM MORE. WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 10-26-91. STAR TED MISSING WORK ON 10-28-91.
Valley Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING BRATTICE WALLS AND KNEE BEGIN TO SWELL UP ON HIM.
October 25, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Columbia Quarry Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING GATE ON RAIP RAP CHUTE. THE GATE SLIPPED AND CUT THUMB ON EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND.
October 25, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Port Costa Materials Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT THE CEMCO, TRYING TO REMOVE A CHUTE. WHILE REMOVING THE GUARD HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
October 25, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
THE BOLTER MAN WENT INTO THE FACE AREA TO BOLT. HE STOPPED THE BOLTER AND WENT PAST THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS TO PULL DRAW ROCK. WHEN HE PULLED THE DRAW ROCK ANOTHER PIECE OF ROCK THAT HE WAS NO T AWARE OF FELL ON HIS BACK. RANGING FROM 1 INCH TO 6" THICK. NO BROKEN BONES. BUT DID BRUISE BACK, RIBS AND ARM.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS THE SECOND MAN ON THE MINI-ROOF BOLTER AND WAS TRYING TO CLEAN THE DUST FROM A DRILL STEEL.HE OVEREXTENDED HIS LEFT WRIST WHEN HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SWINGING A 2' WRENCH.
October 25, 1991
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Morton Salt Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING 80 LB. PRETZEL SALT WHEN INJURY OCCURRED. HE SAID HE FELT A SLIGHT PAIN AS HE WAS STACKING. HE SAID AT THAT TIME HE DIDN'T THINK ANYTHIN ABOUT IT AND CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL NOON. HE RESTED HIS BACK AT LUNCH, BUT THE PAIN STEADILY INCREASED. HE TRIED TO STACK AFTER LUNCH BUT THE PAIN WAS TOO BAD TO CONTINUE. ESTIMATED TIME AWAY FROM WORK, 1 WEEK.
October 25, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Martin Limestone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEES WERE CHANGING THE BARS IN THE PRIMARY CRUSHER ONE BAR WAS REMOVED & THE EMPLOYEES ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE 900LB BAR FROM SWINGING ON THE HOIST BECAUSE OF THE AVAILABLE FOOTING AROUND T HE CRUSHER THE EMPLOYEE WAS UNABLE TO PIVOT HIS FEET & HE TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE REACHING TO STOP THE BAR FROM SWINGING
October 25, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Haven Red Rock Sales · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED BACK WHEN OPENING DOOR TO OIL ROOM.
October 25, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Media Quarry Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MECHANIC WAS RIDING ALONG ON SIDE OF RUBBER TIRE LOADER TO FIX A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WITH TOOLS IN HAND. WHILE RIDING THEY HIT A BUMP AND WAS JARRED OFF MACHINE AND FELL TO GROUND. MACHINE RAN OVER HIS LEFT FOOT BEFORE OPERATOR ENGAGED BRAKE. HE WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO C.C.M.C.
Battle Mountain Gold Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOOSENING DRILL BIT SET BASKET ON DRILL PINCHED R RING FINGER BETWEEN BASKET AND DUST COLLECTOR FRACT AND LACERATION OF R RING FINGER
October 25, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Aggregates Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATED HE STEPPED DOWN FROM TRAIN AND COULD NT MOVE, WHEN ASKED HOW HE DISMOUNTED HE SAID FACE FIRST. THIS IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. HE HAS HAD PRIOR BACK INJURIES FROM PULLING ON A HEATER AT HOME AUG 12, 1976.
October 25, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
T & T Energy Inc · Fall from machine
EE WAS GETTING INTO FORKLIFT AND SLIPPED AND FALL ON HIS BACK AND LEG.
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HELPING SLIDE PC STEEL ON SCREEN HE SAID FELT PAIN IN BACK
October 25, 1991
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SLIPPED AND FELL FROM REAR OF DOZER
FMC Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WAS MOVING MATERIAL FOR JOB, INJURED LOWER BACK AND LEFT HIP WHILE PUSHING A REEL OF CABLE.
October 25, 1991
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS JOGGING FINISH MILL FEED BELT WHICH HAD STALLED. SHAFT MOUNTED DRIVE MOTOR AND REDUCER ROTATED WHEN ENERGIZED BECAUSE HOLD-DOWN SECURING IT HAD BROKEN. ROTATION CAUGHT VICTIM'S RI GHT HAND BETWEEN START/STOP SWITCH AND DRIVE BELT GUARD LACERATING AND BRUISING HAND.
October 25, 1991
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Presque Isle Corp · Fall onto or against objects
PULLING BENCH WITH SHORT SCRAPER SPUD. IT SLIPPED STUMBLED BACK STRIKING BEAM ON LOWER BACK AREA
Lambert Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING SUPPLIES IN LOW COAL & HIT HIS ELBOW.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS KNEELING ON HIS KNEES AND WHEN HE TURNED HE HEARD HIS KNEE POP.
October 25, 1991
TN · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
MACHINERY
U S Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object
LAYING ON LEFT ELBOW TO RUN EQUIPMENT.
October 25, 1991
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Action Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE GETTING ON LOADER, FROST ON STEP, SLIPPED PULLING ELBOW.
October 25, 1991
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES HE HAD JUST BOLTED A PLACE AND WHEN HE TURNED TO WALK AWAY HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BLOCK, WHICH CAUSED NECK PAIN.
October 25, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Livingston Stone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON LOOSE ROCK WHILE SHOVELING LOOSE ROCK OFF OF A METAL ROOF.
Shannopin Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING A BOX OF RESIN WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LT FOOT.
October 25, 1991
AL · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS PREPARING TO WASH DOWN AREA. WHEN HE OPENED TO WATER VALVE FOR THE 1 1/2 INCH HOSE THE PRESSURE ON THE HOSE CAUSED HIM TO SPRAIN HIS RIGHT ELBOW.
October 25, 1991
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alabama Land & Mineral Corp · Fall onto or against objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK ON THE SERVICE TRUCK PREPARING TO FUEL A DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FEL ON HIS BACK ON THE METAL TANK
Beaumont Concrete Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PRYING ON ROCK WITH PRY BAR STUCK INJAW CRUSHER THE BAR SLIPPED HIT SM CUT ON HEAD
October 25, 1991
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
R J & C Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
EE WAS RUNNING PINNER WHEN A ROUND PIECE OF METAL WHICH HOLDS INSERT IN PINNER HEAD BACKED OUT AND FLEW AND HIT HIS KNEE.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATED THAT HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SLIDDING ONE SECITON OF 16 INCH PLASTIC WATER SLURRY PIPE OVER THE TOP OF ANOTHER SECTION. THE TOP SECTION GOT AWAY FROM US STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK OF THE LEGS. THE SECTIONS OF PLASTIC PIPE WERE BEING ROLLED IN FRONT OF A GROVE CRANE S FRONT TIRES WHEN THE TOP SECTION GOT AWAY AND STRUCK HIM.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CRIB TIE UNDER SHIELD STRAINED LOWER BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THROUGH DRILL FIELD,WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A DRILL HOLE SPRAINING HIS RIGHT FOOT.
Pyramid Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS COMPLETING SERVICING OF 275B LOADER. HE REACHED DOWN TO GATHENER TOOLS BEFORE DISMOUNTING LOADER. WHEN HE RAISED FROM BENDING OVER HE HIT HIS BACK ON THE LIGHT BAR THAT EXTENDED FROM TH E FRAME OF THE BOOM. THIS BRUISED HIS LOWER SPINE AND LOWER BACK MUSCLES.
Cumberland River Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SCOOP TO LIFT A RAIL CAR TO POSITION IT BACK ON THE TRACK.WHILE DOING SO THE LOCOMOTIVE PULLED FORWRD CAUSING THE RAIL CAR TO PULL OFF THE SCOOP WHICH CAUSED THE SCOOP TO BOUNCE.
Jedco Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BUILDING WOODNE BRIDGE SLIPED AND FELL CAUGHT FT BETWEEN PLANKS TWISTING KNEE
Marson Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MOVING CINDER BLOCKS EMPL'S FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN BLOCKS.
October 25, 1991
IL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS USING A SAFETY LIFTING JACK A RAIL BAR UP AGAINST THE MINE ROOF OVER EXERTED HIMSELF AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.STARTED LOSING WORK 11-18-91.
Mississippi Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS DRIVING #36 RED WATER THROUGH SECTION F22 IN MINE WHEN KING PIN CAME LOOSE ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL & HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICEL AS STEERING COLUMN ROTATED TO RIGHT & CAUGHT LEFT WRIST IN CO LUMN & HE SPRAINED WRIST.
October 25, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Green River Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
HIT HEAD ON CROSSOVER AND JAMMED HIS NECK.
October 25, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE OPERATING A 601 SCOOP, IT RAN INTO OR HIT A HOLE IN THE MINE FLOOR. HE BOUNCED INT HE SEAT AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
October 25, 1991
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mullins Sand & Coal · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE SAID HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE TURNING UP TABLE ON DISTER TABLE. HE WAS CAUGHT SELLING HOUSE COAL THREE DAYS PRIOR TO THIS INJURY.
October 25, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
VICTIM SAID HE WAS TRAVELING UNDER A TRAILING CABLE AND CAUGHT HIS KNEE PAD AND IT PULLED HIM FROM THE PERSONAL CARRIER DAMAGEING HIS RIGHT FOOT.
October 25, 1991
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appolo Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TURN A SIEVE BIN AND STATED HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK. PULLING A MUSCLE IN THE LEFT LOWER SIDE. X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE, NO SPINAL DAMAGE. HE WAS GIVEN MUSCLE RELAXERS & P AIN PILLS. EVERY EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INSTRUCTED AND TRAINED ON HOW TO LIFT.
October 24, 1991
IL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DISMOUNTING DOZER FOOT SLIPPED OFF TRACK HE STARTED FALLING OTHER EMP PREVENTED HIS FALL
Green River Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
WAS GETTING UP FROM WORKING ON HIS KNEES AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
October 24, 1991
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CONTUSION & SPRAIN OF LEFT ELBOW CAUSED WHEN LIFTING 50 LB BAG.
Western Fuels-Wyoming Inc · Struck by falling object
WELDER WAS CUTTING HOLE IN A HAUL TRACK BOX WHENA PIECE OF PLATE SPRUNG FREE.IT BOUNCED AROUND AND STRUCK THE WELDER ON THE ARM AND THEN THE FOOT.THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT FEEL THE INJURY WAS SERIO US AT THE TIME.3 DAYS LATER THE EMPLOYEE HAD THE FOOT X-RAYED.A BROKEN BONE WAS FOUND IN THE LEFT FOOT.
October 24, 1991
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Texas Lime Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE SHOP CUTTING METAL WHEN HE CAUGHT THE CLOTH PORTION OF HIS WORK GLOVES ON FIRE WITH THE CUTTING TORCH
Master Concrete · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE SUFFER AN OFF SITE INJURY DURINE HIS LUNCH HOUR. HE WAS WALKING ON SIDEWALK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A WET SPOT AND FELL AND INJURIES HIS HIP.
October 24, 1991
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Comanche Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INSTALLING BELT DRIVE AND BELT BOX MOVED BELT BOX AND PULLED BACK.
October 24, 1991
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Isleta Cinder & Gravel · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SCREENING PLANT HOPPER WAS BEING LOADED ON TO LOW BOY TRAILER FOR TRANSPORT. EQUIPMENT WAS BEING CHAINED DOWN WHEN EE BENT DOWN TO PICK UP STEEL CHAIN ON THE GROUND. HE FELT A SHARP PAIN TO TH E LOWER BACK AREA AND COULD NT STRAIGHTEN UP . HE EVENTUALLY STRAIGHTENED UP, BUT WAS IN PAIN. HE WAS DIRECTED TO GO TO THE ISLETA HEALTH CLINIC FOR IMMEDICATE MEDICAL TREATMENT.
October 24, 1991
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
POWERED HAULAGE
Gem Resources Management Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING UP HEATER AT DOOR OF BUILDING USING LIGHTS FROM TRUCK.TRUCK ROLLED INTO EM[PLOYEE MOMENTARILY TRAPPING LOWER LEFT LEG BETWEEN TRUCK AND HEATER.MINOR CITS AND BRUISES TO LO WER LEFT LEG AND KNEE.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL KNOCKED MANDOOR OUT OF STOPPING WHEN EMPL WAS RETRIEVING MANDOOR CEMENT BLOCK FELL FROM TOP OF STOPPING & STRUCK EMPL ON RIGHT WRIST.
October 24, 1991
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF THE FRONT END LOADER WHEN HE SLIPPED. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS RIGHT ARM PULLING A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
Stoneco, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLEANING OFF BATHROOM MIRROR FELL ON TOP OF R HAND CUTTING IT
October 24, 1991
AL · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
MACHINE CUTTING TO H.G. JUST STARTED L.W. UP 10-21-91 WAS HAVING 1 ST GOOD ROOF FALL BEHIND SHIELD WHEN IT FELL THE FORCED BLEW EE DOWN PANLING. FOOT HWG UNDER DRAW BAR CAUSING ACCIDENT.
October 24, 1991
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE PUTTING A ROLELR IN ON BELT SETUP.
Eddy Potash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED OFF FLAT CRA, TWISTED KNEE.
October 24, 1991
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Filler Products Inc · Fall from machine
DRIVER STARTED TO GET IN TRUCK FOOT SLIPPED OFF TOP STEP CAUSING HIM TO FALL & LAND ON BACK IN PARKING LOT/
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPL WAS DESCENDING FROM PLATFORM ON SLOP BOTTOM FLOOR OF BIN AREA & LOST FOOTING ON WOODEN STEP CAUSING HER TO FALL TO FLOOR.
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING ON HANDS AND KNEES INT HE C6 (013) WORKING SECTION BELT ENTRY WHEN HIS LEFT HAND LANDED ON A GREASE CARTRIDGE STEEL POP-TOP LID, WHICH LACERATED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.
October 24, 1991
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A PUMP OUT OF THE MUD WHEN HE EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN CAUSED BY THE MISALIGMENT OF DISC IN HIS LOWER BACK.
October 24, 1991
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reading Anthracite Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE CLIMBING FROM BACK OF FLATBED TRUCK EMPL BUMPED RIGHT KNEE ON TRUCKS REAR BUMPER.
Energy West Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
5 PERSONS LIFTING 6" I-BEAM FROM MINE FLOOR AND ONTO TRAILER.I.NAME FOOT CAUGHT IN THE MUD CAUSING SLIP AND GOT FINGER CAUGHT UNDER I-BEAM AND ANOTHER BEAM.
Greene County Quarries, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances
LOADING A BAG OF BLACK POWDER IN DRILL HOLE. BAG WAS LODGED IN HOLE. USED A METAL ROD TO PUSH BAG THROUGH. APPARENTLY CAUSED A SPARK CAUSING POWDER TO EXPLODE.
Whitaker Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL HAD MINE CAR JACKED UP WHICH HAD WRECKED WHEN JACK HANDLE FLEW OUT STRIKING HIM ACROSS NOSE.
LOADING PIECE OF EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSPORTATON TO OTHER JOB SITE. FELL OFF OF LOWBOY. TORE LIGAMENT IN LEFT LEG.
October 24, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS WASHING THE LOADER WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF THE STEP WHEN HE SLIPPED HE CAUGHT HIMSELF AN DPULLED MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK.
Little Rock Quarry Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
WALKED OUT OF OFFICE STEPPED ON STONE TWISTED ANKLE
October 24, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Vica Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED MAN WAS CLEANING UP FACE OF #8 ENTRY WITH SCOOP AND BACKED UP CATCHING HIS HEAD BETWEEN SCOOP FRAME AND MINE ROOF.
October 24, 1991
WY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Carter Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A HUAL TRUCK AND AFTER DUMPING THE BOX OFF THE TRUCK FELL APPROXIMATLEY ONE FOOT TO THE FRAME. THIS TRUCK WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND THE EMPLOYEE OPERATED ANOTHER HAU L TRUCK FOR THE REST OF THE SHIFT. AT APPROX 6AM ON THIS SAME SHIFT, EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN THE RIGHT SID EOF HER NECK.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS BUILDING A CRIB HE HAD CLIMBED THE CRIB & HAD BRACED HIMSELF BETWEEN CRIB & COAL RIB WHEN HE PLACED HIS RT FOOT AGAINST THE RIB HIS ANKLE POPPED & HE FELL TO THE GROUND CAUSING A SPRAIN TO RT ANKLE HE DID NOT START MISSING TIME UNTIL10-28-91
Floridin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS STRIPPING FLOOR. SHE MOVE THE BUCKET, SLIPPED AND FELL.
October 24, 1991
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
OTHER
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
COMPANY HAS RECEIVED NO INJURY REPORT TO DATE!COMAPNY RECEIVED A DR REPORT STATING THAT INJURED'S BACK PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THIS REPORT CONTESTS THIS INCIDENT AND THE IN CIDENT IS BEING INVESTIGATED.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE SETTING ON A TOOL BOX A PICE OF DRAW SLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS(56"X87"X2") HITTING HIM ACROSS THE SHOULDERS.
Davidson Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY,INJURED LOWER BACK.
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING DOWN HAULWAY, FELL AND BRUISED HIP.
October 24, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING A SMALL PIECE OF ROOF ROOCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
October 24, 1991
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING CLEAR OF SHEAR HEADDRUM. WHEN SHEAR OPERATOR STARTED THE MACHINE THE DRUM ROTATED AND KICKED A PIECE OF THE BLOCKING OUT FROM UNDER THE FRUM STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE LOW ER LEFT LEG.
October 24, 1991
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING FOAM INSULATION UNDER THE FAN HOUSING AT THE SURFACE FAN HOUSE. WHILE BENDING TO PULL INSULATION EMPLOYEE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
October 24, 1991
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BOBBY WAS GETTING OFF LOADER AND SLIPPED FROM BOTTOM STEP AND LANDING ON HIS BACK. FIRST DAY OFF 6/12/92.
October 24, 1991
MD · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
MACHINERY
Mettiki Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
PERSON WAS OPERATING TRILGATE SIDE OF SHEAR CUTTING TOWARDS TAILGATE SIDE OF LONGWALL FACE SHEAR DRUM KICKED A ROCK OUT & TOWARDS PERSON ROCK HIT CABLE TRAY & THEN STRUCK PERSON ON BACK OF LEG
October 24, 1991
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE ROOF BOLTING IN THE FACE AREA OF 12CM-3 A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND LACERATED THE INJURED'S LEFT INDEX FINGER.
October 24, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR IN #4 ENTRY, TWO CROSSCUT INBY FEEDER WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED ROUGH ROADWAY, SHUTTLE CAR BOUNCED HIM INTO CANOPY.
October 23, 1991
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rawl Sales & Processing Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING PC OF ROCK THAT FALLEN FROM RIB STRAINED BACK
October 23, 1991
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Coal Miners Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE INSTALLING A ROOFBOLT NEAR A TEMPORAR Y ROOF JACK IN A CROSSCUT BETWEEN NO 1 & 2 ROOMS ON #1 UNIT A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK BECAME LOOSE CAUSING THE JACK TO FALL & THE DRAW ROCK STRUCK THE I NJURED ON THE LEFT ARM & SHOULDER
October 23, 1991
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amron Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CLEANING ROCK OUT OF SHAKER HURT BACK LIFTING ROCK.
October 23, 1991
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Leeco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A LOW LOW DOLLY WAS BEING PULLED ON THE LOW LOW STRUCTURE WITH A SCOOP. AS THE SCOOP PULLED THE DOLLY WITH A NYLON ROPE, THE ROPE BROKE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE EYE.
October 23, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marblehead Lime Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
LIFTED A 50# BAG CP BAG OFF FROM MACHINE & SWUNG IT ON TO CART FELT SHARP PAIN LOWER PART OF BACK
October 23, 1991
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Hill Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED KNEE WHILE HANGING THE MINER CABLE IN INTERSECTION. #6 ENTRY. EE WORKED UNTIL 11-6-91 WITHOUT MISSING A DAY. WE INVESTIGATED TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS A MINE RELATED INJURY.
October 23, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Syar Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object
HE WAS PULLING THE ROLLER AND HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON THE GUARD.
Select Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TWISTED KNEE LOADING ROCK DUST HOSE IN SCOOP BUCKET.
October 23, 1991
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Davidson Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS REPLACING BELT ROLLER, LIFTED BELT ROLLER AND TWISTED KNEE.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL
October 23, 1991
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Gilberton Coal Company · Flash burns (welding)
WHILE CUTTING PIPELINE EMPLOYEE WAS FLASHED WHEN HOLDING RODS.
October 23, 1991
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS GUAGING LOADED BARGE & CLAIMED HE STEPPED ON BROKEN HATCH COVER CAUSING HIM TO FALL & CAUSING PAIN IN LEFT LOWER BACK.
Cliffs Mining Services Company · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS WALKING THOUGH THE #19 SHOVEL HOUSE(AT EMPIRE MINE) WHEN HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE ON A PIPE PLUG.INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 12-27-91 AND BEGAN TO LOSE TIME ON 12-30-91.
Kentucky Carbon Corp · Struck by falling object
WHEN EMPLOYEE WALKED INTO FIRST FLOOR, A PIECE OF METAL 1/8"X48"X24" FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON HEAD. DUST OR COSMETIC PLATE WHIHC WAS TACKED TO STAIRWELL AND RECLAIM CHUTE.
October 23, 1991
OK · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
OTHER
Farrell-Cooper Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REFER TO FORM 7000-1 DATED 10-04-91. THIS IS A CONTINUATION FOR THAT REPORT. ON 10-23-91, HE LEFT HIS WORK DUTIES AND WAS AWAY FROM WORK DUTIES AND WAS AWAY FROM WORK FOR 12 DAYS.
October 23, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object
THE NUMBER ONE CAR WAS COMING FROM THE MINER IN #6 ENTRY. THE CAR CAME THROUGH A CHECK CURTAIN IN THE CROSS-CUT BETWEEN #5 AND 6 ENTRIES AND THE REAR END OF THE CAR STRUCK THE VICTIM IN THE CH EST AND ABDOMEN.
Hobet Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
WHILE TURNING THE COAL TRUCK AROUND, THE EMPLOYEE BACKED INTO A ROCK JARRING HIS NECK AND SHOULDER.
October 23, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Channel & Basin Reclamation Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE BACKED TO CLOSE TO EDGE OF STOCKPILE. EDGE UNSTABLE.
October 23, 1991
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS PALLETIZING UNPROCESSED STONE OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD WHEN HE NOTICED A PAIN DEVELOPING IN HIS LOWER BACK LEFT SIDE
Sidwell Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING USED PLIERS TO TRIM WIRE. SMALL PIECE OF WIRE HIT EMPLOYEE'S IN EYE.
October 23, 1991
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by falling object
WHILE USING PIPE FOR LEVERAGE BLOCK PIPE WAS RESTING ON SLIPPED & FELL ON EMPL'S FOOT. EMPL SUFFERED 2 BROKEN BONES IN FOOT.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE WALKING ON 1 NORTH BELT EE STEPPED OVER ROCK AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.
October 23, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Big Fist Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
RUNNING BOLTER DRILL STEEL DROPPED CATCHING RING FINGER ON L HAND
October 23, 1991
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATES HE HAD COMPLETED SERVICING THE HYDRAULIC TANK ON A DOZER WHEN HE TUGGED ON THE FILL HOSE TO TRIP THE TAKE-UP LATCH ON THE HOSE REEL.WHEH THIS OCCURRED THE HOSE SLIGHTLY JERKED BACK CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND JUMP FROM THE DOZER PLATFORM TO THE GROUND A DISTANCE OF 7-8' HE LANDED ON HSI FEET BUT THE JAR APPARENTLY CAUSED INJURY TO HIS BACK.
October 23, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Edward Kraemer & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME STEPPING OFF LAST STEP OF CRANE WHEN HEEL CAUGHT, TWISTED HIP CATCHING HIMSELF CAUSING ACUTE STRAIN OF LOWER BACK.
October 23, 1991
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Royalty Granite Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS SHOVELING DUST AND WHEN HE TURNED TO PITCH THE SHOVEL OF DUST HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN TOP OF SHOULDER.
October 23, 1991
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Davidson Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PUTTING BOLT IN HOLE WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF BOLT WRENCH AND FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE CUTTING HIS LIP.
October 23, 1991
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Clinchfield Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING UP A ROOF BOLT, WHEN HIS GLOVED HAND CAUGHT ON THE WRENCH AND TWISTED HIS HAND AND WRIST.
Dell Contractors Inc · Struck by falling object
WAS REMOVING HELMET-PIECE OF RUST FELL FROM HAIR INTO EYE.
October 23, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bullion Hollow Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
I.NAME FIRST BOLTED 1 PLACE IN FACE THEN CRAWLED TOWARD POWER BOX TO START ON POWER MOVE.GRABBED FEEDER CABLE TO PULL IT DOWN AND FELL TO THE GROUND.HAD NUMBNESS IN RIGHT LEG AT FIRST.DR DIAG; PROBLEM WITH EMPL BACK.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A TOP ROLLER AND IT FELL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects
FELL OFF FLAT CAR INJ CREW MEMBER STARTED TO RELOAD ONE OF RAIL PICKED UP END FELT PAIN INLOWER BACK AND NECK
October 23, 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
Eagle Quarries Inc · Fall from machine
I.NAME LOOSENING ROCKS HUNG ON RIP RAP MACHINE.METAL WAS WET FROM A RAIN AND THERE WAS MUD ON HIS BOOTS.I.NAME FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM.FELL 4-5'BEFORE HE CAUGHT HIMSELF.
Southwest Paving Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED OFF WATET PUMP FRAME ON PILE OF DIRT TWISTING LEFT ANKLE.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO MOVE CABLE IN SUPPLY YARD. FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.
October 23, 1991
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING WELDING LEAD & TORCH UP ON TOP OF THE RAW MILL WHEN HE WENT TO TIE THE LEAD OFF HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
Kellys Creek Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS CLEANING UP LOOSE COAL AND ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE LEG.
Green River Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS LOADING SUPPLIES ON TO HIS ROOF BOLTER WHEN HIS FOOT BECAME TANGLED IN A METAL BAND CAUSING HIM TO TRIP AND FALL, HITTING HIS ARM AGAINST PIN BOARDS.
October 23, 1991
OH · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Saginaw Mining Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE EXAMINING FALL AREA FOR HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AFTER SETTING OFF ROCKBUSTER EXPLOSIVE, EE WAS INJURED IN A FALL OF ROOF AND SUSTAINED INJURIES SUCK AS COMPARTEMTN SYNDROME OF LOWER LEFT LE G ALONG WITH CONTUSIONS AND ABRASIONS TO BOTH ARMS AND BACK OF HEAD.
October 23, 1991
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Empresas Ortiz Brunet Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS HAMMERING IN A BUCKETS TEETH WHEN HE SMASHED HIS FINGER
October 23, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
HOISTING
Arizona Resources Inc · Fall down raise, shaft or manway
TIMBER SKIP IN MANWAY RAISE HUNG UP BEING HOISTED UP THE RAISE. INJURED PARTY WENT TO FREE THE SKIP. SKIP SWUNG LOOSE AND KNOCKED MINER FROM THE LADDER ON WHICH HI WAS WORKING. INJURED PARTY F ELL APPROX. 30 FT DOWN THE RAISE.
Homestake Mining Company of California · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL WAS BLOW PIPING SO THAT TRACK COULD BE MOVED OVER SO LOADS WOULD CLEAR WALL. HE FELL BACKWARDS & TWISTED BACK.
October 23, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Green Mountain Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL STATED THAT HE CAUGHT RIGHT HAND BETWEEN MANTRIP & MINE FLOOR WHILE RIDING MANTRIP TO SECTION. CUT END OF RINGER & MIDDLE FINGERS ALSO MASHED TIP OF BONE ON EACH FINGER.
October 23, 1991
UT · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Energy West Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
HE WAS HAULING MATERIAL INTO MINE WITH A WAGNER SCOOP. HE CLAIMS HE RAN OVER GRAVEL THAT HAD NOT BEEN LEVELED OUT IN DIESEL ROADWAY.
October 23, 1991
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
INJ A PASSENGER ON SECTION MANTRIP.WHILE STARTING OUT ON THE TRACK,THE OPER NOTICED A PARKED MOTOR ON THE TRACK APPLIED THE BRAKES LOCKING THEM AND SLID INTO REAR OF THE MOTOR.
October 23, 1991
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A TIMBER OUT OF SCOOP AFTER IT HAD BEEN SAWED.HE SAID HE HAD PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS BACK.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS DRAGGING A PIECE OF TUBING, STEPPED IN A HOLE AND SPRAINED RIGHT KNEE.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS HELPING COWORKERS SET BELT TAIL JACK WHEN PIECE OF RIB ROLLED OUT STRIKING RIGHT FOOT.
October 23, 1991
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
I.NAME HELPING ANOTHER PERSON REMOVE PANEL LID FROM SHUTTLE CAR.LID WAS DROPPED TO GROUND BEFORE I.NAME WAS READY,HAND WAS CAUGHT IN LIST HANDLE OF LID AND BENT BACKWARDS.WRENCHED LEFT HAND.
October 23, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING CUTOFF SAW AND TRIPPED WITH SAW RUNNING.BUMPED LEG WITH SAW RUNNING CUTTING LEG.LACERATION TO LEFT THIGH DISTAL END,AND ANTERIOR ASPECT.
Copper Range Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
PUTTING CAPS & PRIMER IN RIB WHEN LOOSE FELL & HE JUMPED BACK & FELL INTO WATER SCRATCHING FACE & BRUISING LEFT LEG. RET TO DR ON 10/29/91 & RECEIVED DISABLED FOR WORK SLIP.
October 23, 1991
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Albion Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BENT OVER LOADING HOPPER CAR WHEN HE WENT TO STAND UP FELT A STARIN IN HIS BACK LUBMAR STRAIN
October 23, 1991
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS REACHING TO PICK UP SMALL FLOOR BOLT START AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK INVESTIGATION COMPLETED ON 11-2-91. FOURTH PLT TIME INJURY 13 BALANC SING 1989 AND THIRD BUT TIME INJURY SINK MYA 90
October 23, 1991
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
MACHINERY
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE OUT 0F ROADWAY SO BOLTER COULD CHANGE PLACES. BUMPER OF BOLTER WAS SET DOWN ON RIGHT FOOT.
October 23, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Valley Camp Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPL OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR,RAN INTO COAL RIB STRIKING LEFT RIBS ON STEERING WHEEL.
STANDING ON BOOM OF DRILL INSTALLING CANVAS AND FELL
October 23, 1991
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ozark-Mahoning Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
EMPL CUT BAND HOLDING STACK OF LUMBER & LUMBER ROLLED OVER STRIKING HIM ON LEFT LEG.
October 23, 1991
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Industrial Asphalt · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SHOVELING ROCK FEOM TAIL PULLEY ON UNDER CONVEYOR FOE JAW CRUSHER-BENT TO CHECK FOR ROCK IN TAIL PULLEY PULLED MISCLE IN LOWER BACK.
October 23, 1991
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HURT BACK WHILE TRUNING ROLL CRUSHER PULLEY.
October 23, 1991
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anglo American Clays Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING BIRD SPRING ASSEMBLY WENT TO PUT IT DOWN SPRAINED LOWER BACK.
October 23, 1991
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wyo-Ben, Inc · Fall from machine
INJURED WAS PULLING ON A PIECE OF IRON ON A CRUDE TANK GATE TO STRAIGHTEN IT OUT SO THAT GATE WOULD WORK PROPERLY.
October 22, 1991
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mutual Mining Inc · Fall from machine
GETTING OFF OF ROCK TRUCK BOTTOM STEP HE TURNED AND TWISTED HIS FOOT AND FELL OFF OF BOTTOM STEP.
October 22, 1991
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING THE DRILL HEAD, HIS LEFT KNEE SLID UNDER THE DRILL HEAD. WHEN HE WENT TO RAISE THE DRILL EHAD HE PUSHED THE LEVER UPWARD CAUSING THE DRILL HEAD TO LOWER APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE LEFT KNEE AREA ABOVE THE KNEE CAP.
October 22, 1991
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Costain Coal Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WASHING DRILL ON 6 UNIT AND WASHED OIL AND WATER IN R EYE
October 22, 1991
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Reading Anthracite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THIS EMPLOYEE HAS TAKEN OFF DUE TO PAIN IN HIS BACK. HIS ORIGINAL INJURY OCCURRED MAY OF 1989. HE ALWAYS COMES BACK TO WORK WITH A DOCTOR'S EXCUSE CLAIMING ITS A RE-OCCURR ANCE FROM HIS 1989 ACCIDENT. THIS IS BECOMING A SEASONAL HABIT.
Mid State Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING BAGS OF ANFO ON POWDER TRUCK EMP HURT BACK
October 22, 1991
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Corp · Fall from machine
STEPPED OFF DOZER ON GROUND, L ANKLE TURNED OVER CAUSING BREAK
October 22, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WHILE PLUGGING UP ACID BUCKETS AT THE SXEW TANK HOUSE ANOTEHR MAN WAS WASHING THEM OUT AND SPRAYED EMPLOYEE.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
VICTIM WAS REMOVING TOOLS FROM BED OF FEEDER NEAR THE PICK BREAKER, WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE EDGE OF A FLIGHT WITH LEFT FOOT CAUSING LEG TO TWIST IN KNEE AREA.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL REPORTED THAT HE WAS CARRYING CEMENT BLOCK CAUGHT FOOT ON MINE RAIL TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL MINER WHEN A SLAP OF ROCK 25 FT LONG, 12'-18" THICK & 20-30" WIDTH FELL BETWEEN THE RIGHT RIB BOLT & THE RIB STRIKING THE INJURED EMPLOYEE.
October 22, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Kem Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
IN TRACTOR BUMPED BLADE LIFT CONTROL, R HAND PINCHED BETWEEN CAB AND BLADE FRACT TO 5 MET.
Larc Inc · Fall onto or against objects
THE INJURED CLAIMS TO HAVE STRUCK HEAD ON THE MINE ROOF AND THEN FELL AND STRUCK HIS LEFT SHOULDER ON THE COAL RIB. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THE ALLEGED ACCIDENT AT THE TIME AND DID NOT FIL E A REPORT UNTIL 12-6-91.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING A SWITCH WITH HIS LEG FELT PAIN IN LEG.
October 22, 1991
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
ON HAULAGE BETWEEN 8W LOADED TRACK AND 8W EMPTY TRACK.EMPL RAISED HEAD UP TO LOOK OVER MOTOR,HEAD STRUCK MINE ROOF.DIAGNOSED AS A STRAIN.
October 22, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL STACKING RR TIES WHEN ONE TIE SLID OFF FORK TRUCK PINCHING FINGER BETWEEN 2 TIES.
October 22, 1991
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPER FILTERS FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND RINGING IN EARS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL SHOVELING ON #3 SECTION BY FEEDER AND TAILPIECE CLEANING UP LAST BELT MOVE.EMPL STATED THERE WERE SOME T-BOARDS ON FOOTWALL AND TRYING TO GET A SHOVEL OF COAL,SHOVEL GOT HUNG UP ON T-BOAR D CAUSING EMPL TO STRAIN BACK.
October 22, 1991
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
STANDING BAREFOOT IN BATH HOUSE USING HAMMER TO BREAK LOCK - LOCK BROKE AND FELL STRIKING VICTIMS TOE.
October 22, 1991
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mwca Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS AND HE EXPERIENCED PAIN TO THE GROIN AREA.
October 22, 1991
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Corson Lime Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE POKING KILNS USING A METAL BAR,I.NAME HIT A HARD SPOT-KLINKER-IN KILN #4. THE SUDDEN STOP SENT A JOLT DOWN RIGHT ARM AND INTO HIS NECK.EMPL REPORTED INJURY 10-22-91 AND SAW DR 10-25.
October 22, 1991
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HE HAD BACK PAIN AFTER HELPING UNLOAD MINE TIMBERS FROM A SCOOP BUCKET.
October 22, 1991
UT · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunnyside Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPING REMOVING CAB OFF SHUT CAR, FINGERS CAUGHT BETWEEN CAB AND CAR
October 22, 1991
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BENT OVER TO CRAWL ON KNEES FELT PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE FIRST DAY OFF 11-14-91.
October 22, 1991
KY · Coal
assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager
MACHINERY
Leeco Inc · Struck against a moving object
TWISTED BACK
October 22, 1991
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Blaschak Anthracite Corporation · Struck against a moving object
WHEN BACKING UP TO EDGE OF BANK TO DUMP LOAD FROM HAULPACK DRIVER PARKED THE TRUCK ON THE EDGE OF BANK. THE BANK KICKED OUT AND THE TRUCK FELL BACK WARDS AND TURNED UPSIDE DOWN AT THE BOTTOM O F BANK.
October 22, 1991
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPL WAS STANDING ON DOCK PLATE WALKING INTO CONTAINER FORKLIFT HIT DOCK PLATE KNOCKING HIM OFF OF DOCK & ONTO GROUND.
October 22, 1991
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Cumberland Gravel & Sand Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL SAID TRUCK BED WOULD NOT DUMP ALL WAY & SAID HE GAVE HARD PULL ON DUMP LEVER WITH LEFTHAND & HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN UPPER BACK LIKE BEE STING.
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING IN THE BUCKET OF A BUCKET TRUCK. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO LOWER HIMSELF TO THE GROUND, THE BUCKET MOVED IN AN UPWARD DIRECTION PINNING HIM WITH HIS ARMS SPREAD AGAINST THE BEAM. ,
October 22, 1991
TX · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS SITTING ON THE TOPE OF THE DRAGLINE TUB AND JUMPED TO THE GROUND FROM THE SITTING POSITION.
MLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HIS BACK BECAME SORE WHILE CARRYING WATER LINE PIPES. A MEDICAL DOCTOR TOLD HIM TO STAY OFF WORK FOR A FEW DAYS.
October 22, 1991
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
High Power Energy · Fall from machine
I.NAME MECHANIC,WORKING ON CAT 777 ROCK TRUCK LOST BALANCE AND FELL TO THE GROUND.
October 22, 1991
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
POWERED HAULAGE
R A Cruise Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against a moving object
BACKED UP TO A CUT OF ABOUT 10 FT GAVE WAY AND RALED THE LEADER CAUSED MINOR BACK EVERY AND DAMAGED TO MACHINE INSURANCE SETTLEMENT FOR DAMAGED TO MACHINE AMOUNTED IN 19,109.03.
Darmac Associates Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING A COAL SPILL ON TO THE BELT AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
October 22, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ringold Mining Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
WHILE WORKING ON LANDING PLATFORM APPROX 3' OFF GROUND CLAIMANT CLAIMS BOARD ON WHICH HE WAS STANDING BROKE LOSE CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARD TO GROUND.
October 22, 1991
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS REACHING TO COUPLE A CM PLUG WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK HE RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 10-28-91 AND WAS TAKEN OFF WORK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS BUILDING CRIBS AND MASHED HIS FINGER LT LITTLE WITH A CRIB BLOCK.
October 22, 1991
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS SUPERVISING THE PULLING OF RFM STRUCTURE 1 XCUT OUTBY THE LAST OPEN X CUT IN BELT ENTRY OF THE D5 016 WORKING SECTION WHEN THE HOIST STABLIIZER JACK DISLODGED A PIECE OF ROCK 2.3 FT LON G 3.5 FT WIDE AND .75 INCH TO 1.5 INCH THICK WHICH STRUCK THE EE ON THE HEAD KNOCKING HIM BACKWARDS.
M C Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING BELT FROM TRACK FOOT SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS KNEE
October 22, 1991
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLOSING VALVE TURNED ANKLE ON SM BERM LEFT ONE