Showing the 500 most recent of 2,476 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
January 30, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Agrico Chemical Company · Struck by powered moving object
WHILE MOVING 2 LOCOMOTIVES IN TANDEM #1586 & 2010,THE EMPL WAS ON THE LEAD LOCOMOTIVE WITH THE OTHER FLAG PERSON AND ENGINEER. FOR UNKNOWN REASON EMPL LEFT LOCOMOTIVE AND WAS STRUCK BY A LOCOM OTIVE CAUSING DEATH.
January 20, 1992
AL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Taft Coal Sales & Associates Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
15095DEPENDENT HAULER WAS DELIVERING 2 SPOOLS OF WIRE ROPE.DURING THE UNLOADING PROCESS AN UNRESTRAINED ROLLED,PINNING THE TRUCK DRIVER BETWEEN THE REELS.THE VICTIM APPEARED TO HAVE SUSTAINED 76229BLE FRACTURES TO THE PELVIC AREA.
January 6, 1992
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
EMPLS PERFORMING WEEKLY PREVENTITIVE MAINT.CHECKS AT #2 CONVEYOR HEAD PULLEY.EMPL CLIMBED OVER BARRICADE TO LOOK AT SCRAPER ON #2 CONV.HEAD PULLEY.EMPL STANDING ON MUCK PILE OF #5 ORE RAISE IN SPECTING SCRAPER WHEN MUCK PILE GAVE WAY AND EMPL FELL DOWN MUCK RAISE.(LHD BEGAN PULLING MUCK FROM CHUTE 100' BELOW,ORE BEGAN TO FLOW SUCKING EMPL DOWN.)
Kellys Creek Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
FATAL ROOF FALL
January 1, 1992
TN · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kellys Creek Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
FATAL ROOF FALL
January 31, 1992
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE USING HAND HOOK IN ATTEMPT TO FREE LARGE ROCK AT JAW CRUSHER HE PULLED A MUSCLE WHILE PULLING UP ON THE HOOK.THE HERNIA WAS DISCOVERED 03-19-92 WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS UNDERGOING DOT PHYSICAL .OPERATION TO CORRECT HERNIA CONDUCTED 05-11-92.
January 30, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ivanhoe Gold Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
TOOK CLAMP LOOSE AND PIPE WAS HEAVIER LUNGED FORWARD WITH PIPE IN HAND
Mate Creek Development Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LOADING TIMBERS FROM TRACK EQUIPMENT TO SCOOP AND STRAINED WHILE LIFTING.
January 30, 1992
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Continental Cement Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
M & E REPAIRMAN WAS WALKING DOWN A WALKWAY AT THE CEMENT STOCKHOUSE.NOTICED A PRY BAR ON THE WALKWAY THAT MIGHT TRIP SOMEONE.PICKED UP THE BAR AND FELT A PULLING IN ABDOMEN.EXAM REVEALED -HAD SUFFERED A HERNIA.
Missouri Red Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STRAINED HIMSELF ON THE RIGHT LOWER SIDE WHILE TRYING TO HOOK UP A ROCK.
January 30, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
AS EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING OUT OF THE DRUM OF A READY-MIX TRUCK, HE HAD HIS HAND ON TOP OF A FIN INSIDE THE DRUM WHEN A PIECE OF CONCRETE FELL FROM THE TOP OF THE DRUM STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND. TH E INDEX FINGER WAS PARTIALLY AMPUTATED AND THE MIDDLE FINGER WAS BADLY FRACTURED.
South Fork Energies Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING CABLE RESULTED IN HERNIA
January 29, 1992
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Genstar Stone Products Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE STATES HE WAS HOLDING THE ROTOR AND STATOR IN THE CROUCHED POSITION AND LOWERING IT TO THE GROUND WHEN HE FELT A STRAIN IN THE GROIN AREA. AS ;HE STARTED TO STAND UP HE FELT PAIN THE GROIN AREA.
Terry Eagle Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE HAD HIS RIGHT HAND LYING ON TOP OF METAL POST ON A 270 TRACTOR. LITTLE FINGER WAS DOWN OVER SIDE OF POST. TRAILER CAME AROUND, CATCHING LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN TRAILER AND POST.
January 28, 1992
WV · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
11 LEFT MAN WAS RIDING ON A SHIELD THAT WAS BEING MOVED TO MAKE SURT THE SIDE BOARD & DID NOT CATCH ON THE ADJACENT SHIELD IT WAS THE ONLY LOCATION HE COULD OBSERVE FROM HE HAD H IS HAND AROUN D THE DOG BONE HOLD DOWN STRAP OF THE RAM JACK WHEN THE SHIELD WAS PUT ON RAM THE DOG BONE CAME UP & CAUGHT HIS LT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE DOG BONE & STRAP RESULTING INJURY AVULSION
PULLED RIGHT SIDE WHEN TRIED TO LIFT A CABLE THAT WAS FROZEN TO THE GROUND.
January 28, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mississippi Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WAS PUMPING ANFO INTO A DRILLED HOLE,FELT A PULLING SENSATION IN LEFT GROIN AREA.HOSE WEIGHED 20 LBS AND HAD BEEN LIFTING 50 LB BAGS AND POURING THOSE INTO ANFO TANK CONTAINER.WAS DIAGNOSED ON 1-31-92 AS HAVING INGUINAL HERNIA IN LEFT GROIN
January 27, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A MILL DOOR WITH A CRANE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO PUT TEH CRANE HOOK THROUGH A SHACKLE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR. THE EMPLOYEE TRIED TO SIMULTANEOUSLY GUIDE T HE HOOK INTO THE SHACKLE WHILE INSTRUCTING THE CRANE OPERATOR TO BOOM UP. THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND RING FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE HOOK AND THE SHACKLE.
January 25, 1992
WV · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPING LOAD I BEAM FELT MUSCLE PULL PAIN IN L THIGH
January 22, 1992
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Limestone Dust Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STACKING 50 LBS BAGS OF MINE SAFETY DUST AND STARTED HAVING PAIN IN GROIN AREA.
January 22, 1992
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
OTHER
Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN HIS WORK PICKUP EATING LUNCH, WHEN HE BEGAN TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING, TRUCK WAS RUNNING CAB FILLED WITH SMOKE QUITE QUICKLY, GOT OUT, SHUT PICKUP OFF. OPENED THE HOOD , AND THE FIRE REALLY TOOK OFF. THROAT AND CHEST BEGAN TO HURT. CALLED MECHANIC TO FIX PICKUP. EMPLOYEE WAS HAVING TROUBLE BREATHING, MECHANIC FIXED PICKUP AND EMPLOYEE STARTED TO DRIVE TO SH
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING TIMBER STRAINED SELF RESULTING IN HERNIA SURG REPAIR SCHEDULED
January 20, 1992
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lion Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WORKER WAS LIFTING ONE END OF A 8' POST WHICH RESULTED IN PRODUCING A HERNIA TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS GROIN.
January 19, 1992
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hamilton Rock Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING PIECE OF IRON CANNOT LIFT MORE THAN 20 LBS FOR 2 WEEKS OR USE RIGHT ARM.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE INSTALLING PUMP HEAD EE PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT ABDOMEN AREA.
January 15, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HOISTING
Suever Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MILL MAN TOLD US TO CLEAN THE BOX OUT WHERE THE LITTLE ELEVATOR DUMPS INTO- IT WAS FROZEN STONE. WE WERE USING A POWER CHISEL TO CHISEL IT OUT. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ELEVATOR STARTED TO RUN AND IT CAUGHT MY STEEL TOE BOOT, CRUSHED AND TORE OFF THE STEEL TOE AND TORE MY TOES OFF. AFTER IT STOPPED I CRAWLED OUT AND I.NAME CALLED FOR AN AMBULANCE. I SAW MY TOES AND GOT LIGHT HEADED
January 14, 1992
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Solar Fuel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A 42" RESIN BOLT. AS HE PUSHED THE BOLT UP, HE BEGAN TO ROTATE IT. HIS GLOVE SUDDENLY CAUGHT THE BOLT. RESULTING IN THE AMPUTATION OF HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER UP TO TH E 2ND JOINT.
January 13, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leivasy Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
STANDING NEAR THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP HITTING HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT.
January 11, 1992
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING UNCOUPLE SKID FROM MOTOR WHEN SKID TONGUE WAS LOWERED TO MINE FLOOR EMPLOYEES RT MIDDLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN TONGUE HANDLE & TOE OF HIS BOOT
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN BELIEVE HE WAS INJURED WHILE LIFTING A 130 T COUPLING STATED MISSING TIME 2-7-92.
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKING UP LINER FELT PULL IN GROIN
HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF THE DOZER AND HE SLIPPED AND HIS RING GOT CAUGHT ON THE HOOD OF THE DOZER.
January 8, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Iluka Resources Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE WEIGHT OF THE TOP OF THE STEAM PAD BY LIFTING IT WITH A RAKE FELT A PAIN IN GROIN AREA.DIAGNOSIS WAS HERNIA-THIS IS THE THIRD HERNIA THIS EMPLOYEE HAS EXPERIENCED AT WORK,THE LATEST BEING SEPTEMBER 24,1991.RIGHT SIDE ALSO.
January 8, 1992
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS REACHING FOR THE DRILL STEEL WHICH WAS FALLING OUT OF THE HOLE WHILE BRINGING THE HEAD DOWN AND HIS LITTLE FINGER GOT CAUGHT IN THE MAST JACK TWISTING IT OFF.
January 7, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PILING BAGS ON PALLET FELT PAIN BULGE IN R SIDE
Cambior Alaska Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNKNWON EE WAS WORKING AS TEMPORARY EE WORK STATUS CHANGED TO PERMANENT EE HERNIA WAS DETECTED DURING EE PHYSICAL EXAM EE STATES PAIN HAS INCREASED PAST SEVERAL DAYS.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING ROCK FROM TRUCK,FELT A BURNING IN SIDE.
January 4, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keyesport Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by falling object
REMOVING PIN FROM CUTTER HEAD PIN CAME FREE IT FELL ON FINGER SEVERING TIP
January 4, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOIYEE WAS PULLING FLOOR JACK WHEN HE OT A SHARP PAIN IN RT GROIN AREA
St Lawrence Cement Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED AND TWO OTHERS WERE MOVING ALARGE ELEC. MOTOR USING A WHEELED CART. INJURED WAS USING A LONG METAL BAR AS A LEVER TO HELP PUSH THE CART. OTHER'S WERE PUSHING BY HAND. INJURED REPORTS HIS FEET SLIPED AND THE BAR SLIPPED WHIL EPUSHING ON THE BAR, FELT PAIN IN GROIN.
January 2, 1992
PA · Coal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED & 3 CO-WORKERS WERE PULLING 3/4" AND BARGE HAUL CABLE ALONG A BARGE TO ENABLE RE-TERMINATION AFTER REMOVAL OF A DAMAGED SECTION OF CABLE. INJURED FELT A PULL IN THE STOMACK AREA. INV ESTIGATION REVEALED HERNIA IN AREA OF RELENT SURGINAL INCISION.
January 31, 1992
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATES SHE WAS MOVING A JITNEY AND HAD 1 FOOT IN AND 1 FOOT OUT WHEN THE JITNEY ROOLED TWISTING HER RIGHT KNEE.
January 31, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE HAD A HAND TRUCK AND AN ELECT HOIST AVAILABEL FOR HIM TO USE IN REMOVING THE FULL 55 GAL. DRUM AND PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS BACK.
January 31, 1992
PA · Coal
roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper
MACHINERY
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE MOUNTING ATRS EXTENSION ARMS ON AFLETCHER SINGE BOOM ROOF BOLTER IN THE MAIN C (014) WORKING SECTION, EMPLOYEE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON 2-3-92, SUFFERING NO LOST WORKDAYS AND NO MEDICAL TREATMENT, AND WORKED THROUGH 2-7-92. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 2-10-92 FIRST DAY OFF.
Beal Mountain Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THEY WERE MOVING A JACK STAND FOR A 992. I.NAME'S FOOT SLIPPED. I.NAME HAD ALL THE WEIGHT AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
January 31, 1992
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL UNLOADING WATER PIPE OFF SUPPLY CAR,STRAINED RIGHT ELBOW. WENT TO DR 2-12-92.BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 2-13-92.
Medusa Portland Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING PARKING LOT TO ENTER HIS CAR AT THE END OF HIS DAY SHIFT.HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON ICY PAVEMENT AND SUSTAINED PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEG.SAW DR. ON 02-10.WAS ADVISED TO WORK ONLY 4 HOURS PER DAY.EMPLOYEE CAME TO WORK 02-111 AND WORKED FOR 4 HOURS.THEN WENT HOME STATING HE WAS GOING TO TAKE PERSONAL TIME OFF UNTIL HE FELT BETTER.WE ARE REPORTING THIS TO COVER ANY
January 31, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
STANDING ON TRACK HOLDING PIN OF DOZER WITH WRENCH. WRENCH SLIPED AND HE FELL OFF DOZER TRACK HITTING BAR BETWEEN TRACK AND DOZER ON FRONT END INJURING RIGHT SIDE-RIBS AND BUTTOCKS.
January 31, 1992
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING BELT ON A BRIDGE. EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER AND ELBOW.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE SWEEPING RIBS IN 2 NORTH BELT ENTRY,EMPL FELL OVER BELT ROLLER THAT WAS LYING ON FOOTWALL.
January 31, 1992
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE HAD JUST COMPLETED MOVING A RAIL CAR WHEN FIVE UNLOADED CARS ABOVE THE SWITCH POINT STARTED TO MOVE DOWN THE TRACK UPON SEEING THE MOVING RAIL CARS COMING TOWARD HIM EMPLOYEE IMMEDIAT ELY JUMPED FROM THE TOP OF THE FRONT END LOADER LANDING ON THE GROUND AT THIS TIME THE EMPLOYEE FELT HIS BACK STIFFEN
January 31, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M & H Coal Company · Fall down stairs
FELL OFF STEPS AT SLATE BIN, HIT ON HIS HEAD. COMPLAINING OF BACK AND LEG PAINS. TAKEN TO M.A.R.H. BY LOGAN COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE. WAS TREATED AND THEN RELEASED.
January 31, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Teichert Aggregates · Contact with hot objects or substances
REPAIRING AT ROCK PLANT USE OF A CUTTING TORCH BURNT HIS LEFT WRIST.
January 31, 1992
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brewton Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP ON GRAVEL SET UP & FELL OFF HURTING HIS BACK.
January 31, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE TRAINED HIS LOWER LEFT BACK ON 01-31-92 WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED ON A BULLDOZER MAIN FRAME & HE GRABBED THE DOOR TO KEEP FROM FALLING ON 02-28-92 HE WAS TREATED BY A DOC & ADVISED TO STA Y OFF WORK FOR APPROX ONE WEEK
January 31, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHEN INJURED GOT OFF HIS VEHICLE RO CLOSE DOORS A PIECE OF WIRE GOT CAUGHT IN HIS METATARSAL CAUSING HIM TO FALL,HE STATED HIS KNEE GAVE OUT.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE REPLACING A MANDOOR ON MAINLINE, HAD DOOR IN PLACE HOLDING FRAME, DOOR SLAMMED SHUT AND BROKE HIS LEFT THUMB.
January 31, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TRANSLATED FROM SPANISH: THE EMPLOYEE WALKED TOWARD THE 966 LOADER ON A HILL, WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK THAT HE STEPPED ON AND FELL, LANDING ON HIS LEFT HAND AND DISLOCATING THE SAME.
January 31, 1992
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
OTHER
LBM Industries Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL BENT OVER AND BACK CAUGHT.
January 31, 1992
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Allegheny Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLED A SUCTION HOSE OUT OF A POND
January 31, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL DESCENDING FROM FORKLIFT IN LINER YARD,SLIPPED AND INJURED LOWER BACK.EMPL HAS A HISTORY OF BACK PROBLEMS.
January 31, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS GETTING INTO D-8 DOZER AND WHILE PULLING HIMSELF UP ON BLADE ASSEMBLY, HE SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO JERK HIS ARM, STRAINING HIS SHOULDER AND NECK.
January 31, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
White Springs Agricultural Chemicals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT WHILE WORKING ON A TRACTOR IN AN AWKWARD PSOTIION USING A IMPACT WRENCH HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
January 31, 1992
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING ACROSS LONG X-CUT CARRYING BUCKET OF NAIL BLOCKS AND A SET OF COME-ALONGS,EMPL FELT SOMETHING SNAP IN BACK AND FELL TO KNEES.
January 31, 1992
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Campbell Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON PADDLE OF LOG WASHER TWISTING LEFT KNEE CAP OUT OF JOINT
January 31, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
Newmont USA Limited · Struck by flying object
DRILLER FELT EYE IRRITATION ABOUT 10:00 PM GOT WORSE UNTIL 2:30 AM WHEN HE WENT TO HOSPITAL TO HAVE METAL SLIVER REMOVED FROM CORNEA IRRITATION REMAINED SO DRILLER DID NTO WORK NEXT SHIFT. HA D EYE CHECK AND RETURNED TO WORK 2-2-92.
January 31, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator
MACHINERY
Alcoa World Alumina Llc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
JTWO EE CUTTING HOPPER DOWN THAT HAD DUST IN SIDE. THE DUST WAS WOLID ON OUTSIDE BUT WHEN HOPPER FELL THE MIDDLE SECTIONS COVERED EE WITH DUST BURNING ONE EE S EYES THAT REQUIRED PRESCIPTION D RUGS THE OTHER EE ONLY HAD TO HAVE EYES FLUSHED AND CHECKED ALSO BEING GIVEN PREXCRIPTION MEDICINE. THIS EE S EYE HAD CHEMICAL BURNS.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
I NAME WAS HELPING A MECHANIC INSTALL A PROATECTIVE COVER ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE D155-A1 DOZER HE INJURED HIS LEFT KNEE WHEN HE KNELT ON A SMALL STONE & TWISTED THE KNEE AT THE SAME TIME HE W AS TAKING IN AMBULANCE TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL WHEREHE WAS TREATED & RELEASED HE IS BEING KEPT OFF WORK DUE TO A KNEE STRAIN
January 31, 1992
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
CREW HAD EMPLOYED THE CAT 998 LOADER TO ELEVATE SCREENING PLANT IN ORDER TO MOVE THE DOLLIES UNDER THE PLANT APPARENTLY SOME MUD HAD STUCK TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LOADER BUCKET T HE EMPLOYEE WALKED UNDER THE RAISED BUCKET TO TRIP THE FIFTHWHEEL LOCK A CHUNK OF MUD FELL OFF THE BUCKET STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS HEAD CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND INJURING HIS HIP & SHOULDER EM
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Fall onto or against objects
RIB RASHED OFF 4' HIGH X 6" THICK AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE CAUSING HIM TO FALL. AS EMPLOYEE FELL, HE STRUCK HIS LEFT RING FINGER AGAINST THE MINER.
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATES WHILE BINDING DOWN A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON A FLAT CAR A PIECE OF PIPE HE WAS USING SLIPPED FROM THE HANDLE ON THE BINDER CAUSING HIS HAND TO STRIKE A METAL SURFACE HE WAS PUSHING DOW N ON THE PIPE AND BINDER HANDLER WHEN THE INDCIDENT OCCURRED.
January 31, 1992
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HOISTING
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
DESCENDING MINE IN ELEVATOR SUDDEN STOP CAUSED HIM TO FALL STRAINED R FOOT
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
4 LEFT 1 RIGHT EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CARRY 10' SECTION OF MONORAIL. HE STOOPED TO GET UNDER LOW TOP AREA. HAD PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
January 31, 1992
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mullins Coal Company Inc Of Va · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPING DOWN FROM HOPPER CAR,EMPL MISSED THE STEP.FOOT CAUGHT THE NEXT RUNG PUSHING FOOT BACK.I.NAME WORKED THE WHOLE SHIFT THAT DAY,THE NEXT SHIFT,THE NEXT SHIFT THEN WENT TO THE DR 2-4-92.
Boral Gypsum Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL DISMOUNTING DRILL.STEPPED ON GROUND FELT SOMETHING GIVE IN HIP.
January 31, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
CLEANING GRIZZLY HITTING IT WITH SLEDGE, ROCK SHATTER LG PC FLEW UP HIT IN MOUTH TEETH CRACKED
Andalex Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING A SHUTTLE CAR TIRE ONTO A SERVICE TRUCK.
January 31, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Min-Ad Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON STEDMAN CAGE WITH 1 5/8" SOCKET.HE WAS PUTTING MOST OF HIS WEIGHT ON THE BREAKER BAR.WHEN THE SOCKET SLIPPED OFF THE NUT THIS CAUSED HIM TO PUT MOST OF HIS WEI GHT ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE CAUSING EXTREME PAIN TO IT.
January 31, 1992
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oil Dri Production Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
OPERATOR WAS ATTEMTPING TO BOOM THE TAILGATE OF A DUMP TRUCK.AS HE PUSHED ON THE BOOM IT CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE BOOM AND THE TAILGATE.DRILLING THE MUSCLES AND TENDONS IN HIS RIGHT HAND AN D 3RD AND 4TH FINGERS OF RIGHT HAND.
EMPLOYEE STATED HE STARTED TO WALK UP STEPS TO SAFE WORK PLATFORM AND TRIPPED ON FIRST STEP FALLING TOWARD. HE PUT HIS LEFT HAND OUT TO BREAK HIS FALL AND FRACTURED HIS ELFT WRIST.
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING UMWA EMPLOYEE WHO HAD ASKED FOR HELP. HE HELPED HIM LOAD TIMBER AND WHILE BENDING OVER ISD OF SKID TO LIFT TIMER, STRAINED LOWER BACK.
Penn Allegh Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE CONTINUOUS MINER (JOY 14CM12-10CH) HAD COMPLEDTED A FULL CUT OF COAL FROM THE FACE AREA AND THE OPERATOR BEGAN TO PREPARE TO MOVE TO THE NEXT WORK AREA. THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE WAS LAYING O N THE ACTIVE ROADWAY AND THE OPERATOR BEGAN TO MOVE THE CABLE TO AREA SO THAT THE EQUIPMENT WOULD NOT DAMAGE IT. AS HE BEGAN TO LIFT THE CABLE HE SPRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EE STATES HE WAS WALKING ALONG SIDE OF ROOF BOLTER, WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL AGAINST THE ROOF BOLTER WITH HIS ARM AND HIS ELBOW JABBED HIMSELF IN THE RIB CAUSING SORE RIBS.
January 30, 1992
UT · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Utah Fuel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AFTER PINNING A ROW OF BOLTS, INJURED SWUNG AND BOOMED IN THE BOLTER PLATFORM, WHEN A 10' DRILL STELL BECAME WEDGED BETWEEN TH EMESH SUPPORT FRAME ADN THE BOLT TRY LIPS CAUSING THE STEET TO BO W AND POP UP STRICKING INJURED.
January 30, 1992
UT · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Utah Fuel Company · Struck by falling object
AMESH AND A MAT WAS PLACED ON THE ATRS AN THE BOLTERS STUNTED TO TRAM IN WHEN THE MESH CAUGHT THE ATRS WAS ABOUT 1/2 WAY UP WHEN THE ROOF STARTED TO DRIPPLE SO THEY DECIDED TO BACK OUT, WHEN A PORTION OF A ROCK 4X5X1 PARTIALLY HELD WITH PREVIOUS MAT, FELL STRIKING THE PIPE RAILING ON THE DECK CAUSING IT TO STRIKE INJURY.
January 30, 1992
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN 6D BELT ENTRY WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND INJURED HIS LEFT ANKLE AS HE WENT DOWN.
January 30, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
K B C Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS SPOT BOLTING CORNER WERE BREAK AND PIECE OF ROCK FELL STREAGHT DOWN AND FELL BACK ON HIM.
January 30, 1992
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE EXPERIENCE DPAIN AND NUMBNESS IN HIS RIGHT HAND/WRIST WHILE OPERATING HIS FRONT-END LOADER. HE MISSED 2 DAYS WORK DUE TO SCHEDULING PROGRAMS WITH THE DOCTOR AND HOPSIT AL.
January 30, 1992
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF CONVEYOR BELT AND TWISTED ANKLE.
January 30, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Morgan Sand & Gravel · Struck against a moving object
VICTIM BACKED FRONT END LOADER OVER FROZEN CHUNK OF MATERIAL JARRING BACK CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object
EE WAS GETTING INTO A SCOOP AND A PIECE OF RIB STRUCK HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER.
January 30, 1992
PA · Coal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CONDUCTING WEEKLY AIR COURSE EXAMS IN MAIN A AIR COURSES WHEN HIS LEFT KNEE SWELLED AND BECAME STIFF AND SORE.
January 30, 1992
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE WAS FILLING THE RADIATOR SU RGE TANK HE HAD BENT OVER TO DO THIS TANK IS JUST BELOW WAISTLEVEL & APPROX 6IN -12IN FROM THE WALKWAY VERY EASILY ACCESIBLE EMPLOYEE REPORTED WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWEBACK
January 30, 1992
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR HIT HOLE IN THE ROAD AND HIT HEAD ON CAR'S CANOPY JAMMING NECK.1ST DAY ABWSENT FROM WORK WAS 5-22-92.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE AND 5 OTHER MEN WERE LOADING 54" BELT OUT OF CENTER OF TRACK ONTO A SUPPLY CAR. HE FELT PAIN IN STOMACH AREA, LATER HE WAS WHEELBARROWING BLOCK AND PAIN GOT WORSE.
January 30, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Rock & Asphalt Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS BREAKING A ROCK IN THE JAW CRUSHER WITH A WEDGE THE WEDGE CAME BACK AND HIT EE IN THE FACE NOSE AND JAW.
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS SHOVELING COAL WHEN HIS BACK STARTED HURTING.
January 30, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southdown Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS RELEASING HAND BRAKE ON CEMENT RAILCAR WHEN HE JUMPED DOWN HE STEPPED ON SOFT DIRT & HYPER EXTENDED KNEE
January 30, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Struck against stationary object
WHILE WORKING ON THE TOP DECK OF THE VIBRATING SCREEN INJURED KNELT ON A PEBBLE THAT WAS LODGED IN A SCREEN PANEL.
January 30, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL OPERATING RAM CAR,HIT SOME ROUGH ROAD BOUNCING HIM INTO THE TRAM MOTOR HURTING HIS BACK. EMPL DIDNT GO TO DR OR START MISSING WORK UNTIL 2-5-92.
January 30, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Southdown Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING ROCK IN LOW ROCK QUARRY ENTRANCE HAD LARGE POTHOLES DUE TO WET WEATHER TRUCK WENT IN POTHOLE CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO BOUNCE UP & HIT HEAD HE WAS WEARING SEAT BELT & HARD HAT
Rmc Pacific Materials · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE DROVE TO THE JOB SITE AND WAS PREPARING TO REPAIR ON THE DRAGLINE. IT WAS BEFORE DAWN, 6:15 AM, DARK AND FOGGY. HE HAD GOTTEN OUT OF THE PICKUP AND WAS GOING TO WARM UP THE HYDRA CRAN E. HE HAD WALKED ABOUT 90' FROM HIS PICKUP TO THE REAR OF THE DRAGLINE AND STEPPED OFF INTO AN 8' EXCAVATION THAT HAD BEEN DUG AT THE REAR OF THE DRAGLINE FOR THE REPAIR PROJECT. THE DRAGLINE
Atlas Gold Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING SAMPLER,HE MADE HIS ADJUSTMENT AND TURNED SAMPLER ON TO TEST AND HAD LEFT AHND INSIDE SAMPLER,WHEN SAMPLER KICKED ON IN AUTO.
January 30, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Whitaker Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JACKING CAR ON TRACK LIFTING JACK SLIPPED TURNED OVER HITTING TIMBER LAYING ON TRACK HIT LEG
January 30, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
P & W Mine Parts & Services Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS BOLTING BAD TOP IN THE NO 3 ENTRY OF THE 001 SECTION WHEN HIS CAP LIGHT GOT DIM HE MOVED BACK ON BOLTER AND REACHED ACROSS CONTROLS LOOKING TOWARD FACE TO PUT UP BOLT.HE HAD HIS RI GHT HAND AT BOOM AND LEFT HAND ON CONTROLS.HE LET BOOM DOWN ON HIS RIGHT HAND BRUISING THROUGH RIGHT FINGERS.
J M Huber Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CONTINUED PAINS IN RIGHT ARM & HAND DUE TO EXCESSIVE 10 KEY DATA ENTRY
January 30, 1992
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fanwood Crushed Stone · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO LOOSEN CRUSHER PART. SPRAINED HIS BACK.
January 30, 1992
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EE WAS TIGHTENING THE BOLT ON RE PRIMARY JAW WHEN HIS HAND IN THE GLOVE SLIPPED OFF THE WRENCH OR THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE EE LOST BALANCE SLIPPED FELL TO BE GROUND BRUSING HIS LEFT SHOULDER .
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck by falling object
INDIVIDUAL WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CUTTING METAL BEAM WITH TORCH. WHEN HE HAD HELPER TRY TO TURN BEAM ON CAR TO CUT OTHER SIDE, CAUSING BEAM TO SLIDE OFF CAR ONTO HIS FOOT. HIT HIM ON INSTEP OF RIGHT FOOT CAUSING A FRACTURE.
January 30, 1992
AL · Coal
scoop car operator
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
THE BLENDER MACHINE AUGER HUNG UP AND EMPLOYEE RAISED LID TO PULL AUGER PULLEY THE BELT CAUGHT HIS FINGER AND PULLED IT INTO THE BELT AUGEMENT PULLEY.
January 30, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alcoa World Alumina Llc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT BUILDING 59 AT THE REYNOLDS SITE UNFOLDING A PLASTIC SHIELD USED TO COVER A PALLET OF BAGS WHEN THE EDGE OF THE PLASTIC CAME UP AND KNOCKED OFF HIS HARD HAT AND SAFETY GALSSES, RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT CORNEA.
January 30, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
T OP OF BLENDING BIN EMPLOYEE MOVING A PIECE OF BELTING ADJACENT TO A METAL GATE WHICH WAS LEANING AGAINST THE WALL WHILE THE BELT WAS BEING ROLLED THE GATE FELL STRIKING THE BACK OF THE LEFT LEG & KNEE AREA CAUSING KNEE TO HIT FLOOR GRATING
January 30, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wyroc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF IRON. HE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
January 30, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Raven Mining Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING ON BATTERIES, JUMP OFF OF BATTERIES AND SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE STATES HE WAS HANDLING 18FT 5/8 INCH CHAIN PULLING IT UP ON THE TRUCKS TO UNLOAD BOOM AND OTHER MATERIAL ALSO WAS LIFTING TIES RAIROAD.
January 30, 1992
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
E Dillon & Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY INJURED HIS BACK WHILE OPERATING A LOADER HE SAID HE FELT A SUDDEN PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHEN HE STARTED TO GET UP FROM THE LOADER SEAT
January 30, 1992
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Reward Mining Company Lp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS LOADING HOLES WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME ICE AND FELL HURTING HIS LEFT KNEE.
January 30, 1992
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Echo Bay Minerals Company · Struck against a moving object
DRIVE LINE BROKE ON TRUCK GOING DOWN HILL LOST BRAKES. TRUCK ROLLED ON SIDE AND SLIDE.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL ASSISTING SCOOP OPERATOR TO STORE TRACK RAILS ALONG COAL RIB FOR FUTURE USE. AS SCOOP PASSED X-CUT WHERE EMPL WAS STATIONED,HE STEPPED OUT.THE ENDS OF 2 RAILS MADE CONTACT CAUSING 1 RAIL TO SLEW STRIKING FOOT.
January 30, 1992
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED AND TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE CARRYING A 4' X 8' X 1/4" SHEET OF METAL ON A LEVEL SURFACE, WHEN THE INJURED (WHO WAS IN THE FRONT) WENT TO STEP UP ONTO THE FIRST OF A SET OF STAIRS, HE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
January 30, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME TWISTED HIS BACK IN AN EFFORT TO HAND SIGNAL AN ON COMING VEHICLE I NAME FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AFTER TWISTING OR TURNING
January 30, 1992
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A LARGE PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING I NAME WHICH RESULTED IN FRACTURE OF FOUR RIBS SIZE OF ROCK WAS APPROX 8FT LONG X 4FT WIDE X 31/2IN THICK
January 30, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Cow Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS BOLTING TOP & WHEN HE LET HIS POT DOWN THE PUSHER FELL OFF & THE FINISHER STAYED IN THE TOP HE PUT HIS LEFT HAND DOWN ON THE POT & REACHED TO GET THE PUSHER & THE PIN STEEL CAME LOOSE & HIT HIS HAND
January 30, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING & DRAGGING ELECTRIC TRAILING CABLE FOR 7400 DRAGLINE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK-LEFT SIDE
January 30, 1992
VA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
REFUELING LOADER SLIPPED AND FELL CONCUSSION
January 30, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
drill helper
MACHINERY
Total Minerals Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS TOLD BY DRILLER TO HOLD ONTO THE BOTTOM SLIPS WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TRIED TO LINE UP TOP SLIPS. HE HAD TROUBLE, SO DRILLER RAISED COLLAR, FORGETTING ABOUT JAVIER. THIS RESULTED I N PINNING HIS MIDDLE AND RING FINGER CAUSING INVOLVED FINGERS TO BE CUT.
January 30, 1992
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Costain Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object
WALKING FROM SHACK TO FACE BEND DOWN TO GO UNDER HANDING CABLE RAISED UP & HIT H EAD ON PIN BOARD
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING 6 OTHER EMPLOYEES LIFT AN I-BEAM UP ON THE HEADS OF THE ROOF BOLTER AND PULLED HIS BACK MUSCLES.
January 29, 1992
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS INSTALLING A BVELT LINE AND LIFTING BELT WHEN HE STARTED HURTING IN THE LOWER PART OF HIS STOMACH.
January 29, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE HOISTING DOWN THE HOLE HAMMER UP TO DRILL DECK, THE DECK CENTRALIZING THE BUSHING GOT CAUGHT ON THE GUARD RAIL OF THE DECK. EMPLOYEE PULLED THE HAMMER AWAY FROM THE DECK WITH HIS HAND. W HEN HE DID THIS, THE BUSHING SLID DOWN THE DRILL PIPE. SMASHING HIS FINGER AGAINST THE DRILL BIT.
Kermit Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS HITTING A BEARING HOUSING WITH A HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF AND HIT HIS ADBOMEN.
Canada Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS HAND LOADING TIMBERS ONTO A SCOOP. WHILE LOADING THE TIMBERS HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS NECK AND SHOULDER AREA.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING THROUGH WATER FOOT STUCK IN MUD, TWISTED R KNEE
Ivy Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPERATING BRIDGE CARRIER AND BENT OVER TO MOVE A ROCK AND TWISTED BACK.
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED & 2 OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE INSTALLING NEW CUTTER DRUMS ON TRHE CONTINUOUS MINER HE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO ALIGN DRUM & KEY WAY OF THE GEAR CASE EITHER THE BAR SLIPPED OR THE EMPLOYEES FO OTING SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND AS HE LAY ON THE GROUND THE PRY BAR FELL ON HIS LOWER RT LEG & FX THE TIBULA & FIBULA JUST ABOVE ANKLE
January 29, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
driller operator
OTHER
Copper Range Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
AGGRAVATION OF PREVIOUS INJURIES TO LEFT FOOT: 4-16-91 STEPPED ON ROCK, 4-19-90 VEHICLE ROLLED OVER FOOT.
ROCK FELL FROM RIB HITTING ON L FOOT
EE WAS PULLING ON A SET OF COME LONGS WHEN THE CHAIN BROKE A LINK AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH.
January 29, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE IS CLASSIFIED AS A SURFACE UTILITYMAN, HE WAS WORKING AS A MECHANIC IN THE PREPERATION PLANT, HE WAS HELPING TO REPLACE A CRUSHER ROLL IN A CRUSHER, THEY WERE USING A CHAIN HOIST AND BELT CHAINS TO LIFT AND POSITION THE ROLL, ONE OF THE CHAINS CAME OUT OF THE HOOK ON THE CHAIN HOIST, THE HOOK ON THE CHAIN FEWL AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE SIDE OF HIS FACE INFLICTING A LA
INJURED WAS HELPING SET A STIFF JACK WHEN THE TOP AND CAME LOOSE LOOSE FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD CAUSING A LACERATION.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE SAID, HE DISMOUNTED A MOTOR AND HIS JACKET CAUGHT ON A STEEL BAR AND HE RAN INTO THE MOTOR.
EMPLOYEE HAD JUST SECURED A CEMENT MIXER IN BUCKET OF DIESEL SCOOP. HE WALKED TO EDGE OF BUCKET AND JUMPED OFF 2 1/2 FEET TO GROUND LEVEL.
January 29, 1992
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shannopin Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
95149ED WAS CARRYING A METAL PUNCH FOR A KNEEDY STRAP WHEN HE TRIPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. THIS IS FROM 11-26-90 INJURY. THIS IS NEW INJURY.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE REPORTED THE INJURY STATING THAT CLAIMANT TOLD HIM THAT WHILE CARRING A BOX BEAM WITH SEVERAL OTHER EMPLOYEES WHILE ALONG THE LONGWALL POWER CENTER HE PULLED HIS LOWER BACK. ALSO REPORTED T HAT CLAIMANTS RIGHT FOOT FELT NUMB AFTERWARDS.
January 29, 1992
IL · Coal
belt cleaner, picker
OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BEGAN MISSING WORK AGAIN ON DECEMBER 17,1991.ON 01-29-92 CAME TO SAFETY OFFICE AND STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN OF WORK DUE TO THIS INJURY NO NEW OCCURRENCE.STILL OFF.
Copper Range Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS SALVAGEING PIPE WHEN PIECE OF LOOSE FELL FROM UNDER ROOF PLATE AND STRUCK RIGHT HAND.
Ikerd-Bandy Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE DIDNT GO TO DOCTOR FOR TREATMENT UNTIL 2-19-92, EMPLOYEE WHILE USING A PRY BAR TO ALIGN BULLDOZER TRACK LINKS, STRAINED HIS LEFT ARM.
Leivasy Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
I.NAME WORKING ON SHUTTLE CAR BREAKS IN INTERSECTION OF #3 ENTRY WHEN PEICE OF CAOL COME OFF RIB HITTING I.NAME ON LEFT FOOT.
January 29, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Hill Materials Corp · Struck by falling object
A BELT SLIMS WAS USED TO LOWER A CRUSHER PLATE INTO POSITION FOR MOUNTING THE PLATE SLIPPED WHEN THE INSTALLER TWISTED IT TO LINE IT UP FOR MOUNTING AFTER SLIPPING THE PLATE FELL APPROX 6IN BR EAKING THE RING FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND
January 29, 1992
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lone Star Industries Inc · Struck by falling object
WORKERS MEETING IN LABOR SHACK GETTING WORK ASSIGNMENTS ANOTHER WORKER BUMPED A JACK HAMMER & IT FELL ON EE KNEE (HE WAS SITTING)
January 29, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CARRYING A CONTAINER OF ANTIFREEZE WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS HAND ON THE GROUND, HOWEVER, HE TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE FALLIN G CAUSING A PAIN IN LOWER BACK AREA. THIS ALLEGED INCIDENT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION AND WHEN COMPLETED THIS ACCIDENT MAY BE REMOVED.
January 29, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pena Construction · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING NEAR CONTROLS ROCK SLIPPED OUT STURCK HIM ON R SHOULDER KNOCKED DOWN CUT ON HEAD AND R ANKLE
January 29, 1992
HI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Lanai Rock & Concrete · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OPERATING DOZER EMPLOYEE NOTICED A PAIN IN HIS BACK WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY BROKEN OPERATOR SEAT
January 29, 1992
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cambior Alaska Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED STATE HE HA HA DPERSISTANT PAIN IN HI LEFT ARM AND SHOULDER FOR APPROX 1 MONTH HE TATE THAT THE PAIN HA GOTTEN PROGREIVELY WORSE AND INTENSIFIES WHEN LIFTING.
January 29, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mountain Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING BELT TOGETHER WITH COME-A-LONGS WHEN THEY SLIPPED CAUSING A SUDDEN PULLING MOTION TO EMPLOYEE.
January 29, 1992
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Acme Limestone Company · Struck against stationary object
OPENING WATER VALVE AT TIPPLE AND STRUCK R ARM ON VALVE STEM ABOVE BELOW
January 29, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mercer Lime Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING KLINKERS FROM KILN AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
January 29, 1992
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING READY TO MAKE BELT SPLICE.BELT TENSION RELEASED AND KNOCKED EMPLOYEE AGAINST TAKEUP DOLLEY.
January 29, 1992
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Anchor Stone Company · Fall from machine
WHILE MOVING ELECTRIC WIRES AWAY FROM A SHOT THEY PUT THE WIRE IN THE BACK OF A TRUCK.INJURED GOT IN BACK OF TRUCK,THEY STARTED DRIVING OFF.THE WIRES GOT HUNG ON A ROCK WHILE THEY WERE DRAGGIN G BEHIND THE TRUCK,PULLING INJURED OUT OF THE TRUCK.
January 29, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
GETTING BELT OFF HEADPC PC FELL HITTING EMP ON L FOOT
January 29, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BUCKETS UP AND OVER BUMS,UPPER RIGHT LEG WENT NUMB.BACK HURT WHEN BENDING OVER.
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED DOWN FROM LADDER ON BACK OF TRUCK FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER BACK
January 29, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hibbing Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS MOVING A 25 HP MOTOR INTO POSITION WITH A 5' LINE BAR-POINTED PRY BAR-. EMPL HAS A HISTORY OF BACK TROUBLE 7-25-91 LAST REPORTABLE.
January 29, 1992
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Tilcon Connecticut Inc · Struck by flying object
INJURED WAS WORKING AT 42-65 PRIMARY AND DURING THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES HE FELT DISCOMFORT IN HIS LEFT EYE. SMALL PIECES OF STEEL IN EYE.
Blue Mountain Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO SCRAP METAL CLEAN-UP. HE STATED HE TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF METAL AND FELL BACKWARDS HURTING HIS LOWER BACK-NO ONE WITNESSED THIS ACCIDENT.
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AS EE COMPLETED FILLING AN OIL CAN, HE TURNED TO PUT IT DOWN AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
Riverside Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AS EMPLOYEE REACHED TO CHANGE THERMOCOUPLE WIRE HE FELT PAIN IN SHOULDER
January 29, 1992
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hoover Inc · Fall onto or against objects
STEPS ON LOADER WERE WET CAUSING EE TO SLIP OFF AS HE WAS CLIMBING ONTO IT INJURY DID NOT BOTHER HIM UNTIL 2-12-92. OFF 2 DAYS
January 29, 1992
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS ASCENDING LADDER OF #11 DOZER, AS THE EMPLOYEE'S FOOT WAS PLACED ON SECOND STEP FROM BTOOM, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO GROUND. (APPROX 4').
January 29, 1992
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING POSTS WITH THE HYSTER. THE POSTS WERE ICY AND SLID OFF THE FORKS. HE SAID HE STARTED TO LOAD BY HAND ONTO THE SUPPLY CAR AND HE SAID THAT THE BACK OF HANDS AND HIS BACK ST ARTED TO HURT.
January 29, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
HE WAS GOING DOWN THE STAIRWAY FROM THE 1570 CAB AS HE WAS STEPPING DOWN ON THE SHOE HE SLIPPED & TWISTED HIS RT ANKLE
January 28, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
APPARENT ETHYLENE GLYCOL INHALATION
January 28, 1992
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WAS HELPING BAG UP SOME CH IPS CLIMBED ON TOP OF HOPPER TO REMOVE ICE & FELL WHEN 21/2FT FROM GROUND FELL & SPRAINED LEFT WRIST
January 28, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE ROOF BOLTING A SMALL PIECE OF SLATE FELL & S T RUCK HIM ON THE NECK & SHOULDER CAUSING AN ABRASION ON HIS NECK & PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER
January 28, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elkay Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOADING PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE ONTO SUPPLY CAR ,FELT PAIN IN BACK.DIDNT MISS WORK WITH THIS INJURY UNTIL 2-4-92.DIDNT RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 2-3-92.
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE PICKING UP HEAD OUT OF HZULAGEWAY AND PUTTING IT INTO BED OF CAR EMPLOYEE PULLED SOMETHING IN LOWER STOMACH.
January 28, 1992
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamrock Fuel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS BENT OVER SHOVELING COAL AND STOKEE BLET WHEN HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS UNCOUPLING THE 10 TON FROM THE MANTRIP, WHEN HE EXPERIENCED EXTREME PAIN IN THE MIDDLE BACK AREA. EMPLOYEE HAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HIS BACK.
January 28, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Birchfield Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
BOOMER-MAINS EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LIFTING CINDER BLOCKS TO BUILD STOPPINGS, STRAINED HIS LEFT TESTICLE, STOMACH, AND HIP.
January 28, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS INSERTING A ROOF BOLT INTO DRILLED HOLE. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR, IT GLANCED BACKWARDS STRIKING THE MAN'S LEG.
January 28, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING PRESSURE ON PAD WITH PRY BAR.WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING PAD BOLT.WHEN THE BOLT CAME OUT OF THE TRACK ROLLED OFF IDLERS THROWING EMPLOYEE OFF DOZER.
January 28, 1992
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wilson Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS A WALKWAY.HE HAD GREASE ON HIS SHOES FROM WORKING ON CRANE.HE SLIPPED AND STARTED TO FALL.HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT ARM AND SPRINED SHOULDER.
January 28, 1992
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS AND SLIPPED ON ICE CAUSING A BACK INJURY.
January 28, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE DRAGLINE, LOST HIS FOOTING AND SLIPPED HE DID NOT ASK TO SEE THE DOCTOR UNTIL 1/31/92.
January 28, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING BOTTLES IN PRECIP PULLED BACK WENT TO DR 01-31-92 DISABILIT Y BEGAN 01-31-92
January 28, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CLIMBING OUT OF LOADER,EMPL FOOT SLIPPED.FELL ON HIS BACK.
January 28, 1992
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dolese Bros Co · Fall onto or against objects
WALKED UNDER CONVEYOR, HIT HEAD ON CONVEYOR, FELL BACKWARDS INTO FRAME OF SHAKER.
January 28, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL BENDING 6' ROOFBOLT,TWISTED RIGHT WRIST.
R & S Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
CRANKCASE GASES IN ENGINE ON PAGE DRAGLINE IGNITED BLOWING FIRE OUT THRU ROCKER COVERS BURNING EE THE DRAGLINE OILER.
January 28, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Struck against stationary object
FITTINGS WERE SO TIGHT SO HE GOT INTO THE AREA TO APPLY PRESSURE TO HIS WRENCH HE FORCED PC OF SCRAP METAL THRU HIS FOOT
January 28, 1992
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wilkinson Kaolin Associates Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MECHANIC WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE SHEAVE FROM MOTOR SHAFT TO REPLACE MOTOR BEARING.END BELL OF MOTOR WAS CAUGHT ON BAGGING MACHINE FRAME,THE END BELL SLIPPED AND MECHANICS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BY SHEAVE.MECHANINS MIDDLE FINGER ON LEFT AHND WASBADLY DAMAGED.
Holnam Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS DESCENDING FROM THE CAB OF A CAT D-10 DOZER WHEN HE BUMPED HIS KNEE SLIGHTLY.
January 28, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ashton Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL PULLING ON A PRY BAR,COMPLAINED OF LOW BACK PAIN.
January 28, 1992
MD · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS WALKING TO THE ROOF BOLTER-HE WALKED THROUGH A WATER HOLE AND SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. HE WAS EXAMINED BY A DOCTOR ON 1/29 AND GIVEN A FULL RELEASE. HIS CONDITION APPARENTLY W ORSENED AND HE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 2/27/92. THE SAFETY DEPARTMENT WAS UNAWARE THAT THE ABSENCE WAS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT UNTIL HE WAS READY TO RETURN.
January 28, 1992
IL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
55061S WORKING IN PREPARATION PLANT WASHBOX ON SLOPING SURFACE ANOTHER EE OPENED A WATER VALVE DISCHARGING WATER INTO WASHBOX CAUSING EE THAT WAS INJURED TO LOSE HER FOOTING TWISTING HER LEFT 2555?
Adena Fuels Inc · Struck against stationary object
PULLING CAR CABLE STRAP HANGING DOWN HE BACKED INTO IT LACER TO BACK
January 28, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT AS HE WAS STRAIGHTENING A 6' ROOF BOLT THAT HE HAD BENT TO INSTALL THE PIN BOARD SLID DOWN THE BOLT AND STRUCK HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THAT HE WAS UNDER DOCTORS CARE UNTIL 02-11-92.
January 28, 1992
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Juliana Mining Company LLC · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS BACKING A 85 TON ROCK TRUCK (WABCO) UNDER THE BUCKET OF A 992C END LOADER. THE 992C OPERATOR DROPPED THE BUCKET ON THE BED OF THE TRUCK CAUSING EE TO HURT HIS BACK.
Amron Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING ROCK DUST FELT PAIN IN LOWER L BACK
Basin Resources Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INDIVIDUAL WAS BUILDING A WALL FOR AN UNDERGROUND WAREHOUSE. AS HE WAS PICKING UP THE CEMENT BLOCK TO STACK IT ON THE WALL, HE TWISTED HIS BACK. HE REPORTED TO THE DR ON 2-3-92 WHICH TIM E HE WS TAKEN OFF WORK. IT BECAME REPORTABLE LOST TIME AT THIS POINT IN TIME.
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF SUPPORTING THE MINE ROOF.WHILE WALKING BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTER AND THE RIB THE EMPLOYEE LOST HIS FOOTING ON A PIECE OF SLATE LYING ON THE MINE FLOOR.AS THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN HIS BALANCE HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
Covenant Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
LIFTING JACKHAMMER OUT OF SCOOP, SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST SCOOP BUCKET
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WALKING AROUND THE EDGE OF THE HEADGATE DRIVE UNIT, INJURED TURNED LEFT ANKLE.
January 28, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
SLIPPED FROM ICY CATWALK WHILE BURNING. TWISTED AND BRUISED LEG.
January 28, 1992
WV · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
POWERED HAULAGE
Buttons Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
WAS TRAMMING S&S UNITRACK OR TRAVELWAT TO OUTSIDE WHEN UNITRACK RAN OVER A ROCK PUSHING KNEE INTO THE TOP
January 28, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE FELL DOWN THE CHANGE ROOVY STEPS INJURED HIS BACK.
January 28, 1992
WV · Coal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
MACHINERY
River Point Processing Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
CUTTING TORCH HOSE GOT PC OF SLAG AND BURNT HOLE IN HOSE FLAME SHOT OUT BURNING L HAND
January 28, 1992
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canterbury Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
PICKED UP WOODEN POSTS THREW IT FELT PAIN IN BACK
January 28, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
PUTTING ROPE BACK IN WHEEL BY STRIKING IT WITH PC OF PIPE MISSED THE ROPE ALLOWING THUMB TO STRIKE THE SHEAVE WHEEL CONTUSION TO THUMB
January 28, 1992
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT SOME 4IN METAL PIPE WITH A BAR WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED HE WAS HELPING TURN OVER A LARGE PIECE OF METAL. WHEN THEY TURNED THE METAL OVER IT STRUCK THE RIB BOUNCING BACK STRIKING THE MAN ON THE RIGHT FOOT. SIMPLE FRACTURE.
January 28, 1992
MD · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
PERSON WAS DOING MAINTENANCE ON SHEAR SPROCKET BEARING. WHILE PERSON WAS BENT OVER USING GREASE GUN, A ROCK (11" X 16" X 3") FELL FROM BETWEEN SUPPORTS AND STRUCK PERSON ON LEFT SIDE OF BACK C AUSING CONTUSION TO BACK.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING HIS ROUTE WHILE EXAMINING AND HE STUMBLED OVER A ROCK TWISTING HIS BACK.
Mystic Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS UNLOADING I BEAMS FROM A SCOOP.
EE WAS ACCOMPANING FEDERAL INSPECTOR ON A WALK ALONG INSPECTION WHEN HE TWISTED AND FELL WHILE WALKING OVER LARGE BALLAST CAUSING A TORN LIGAMENT TO THE RIGHT KNEE.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL CLIMBING OUT OF VERSA-TRAC OPERATORS COMPARTMENT,WHEN FOOT SLIPPED IN OIL ON DECK PAN AND RIGHT KNEE POPPED.EMPL DIDNT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 6-3-92 WHEN SURGERY WAS DONE.
January 28, 1992
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jeff Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING CURTAIN IN FACE WHEN A ROCK 1"X14"X14" FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS TRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT FOREARM.
January 28, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE REMOVING A CUTTING EDGE FROM SCRAPER A PARTICLE FLEW INTO EMPLOYEES EYE CAUSING AN ABRASION.
January 28, 1992
ND · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Coteau Properties Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME TWISTED HIS ANKLE WHILE WALKING ON THE DRAGLINE BENCH AN X-RAY SHOWED A HAIRLINE FRACTURE THE FIRST DAY OF WORK MISSED WAS 02-05-92
Leivasy Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING MINER CABLE IN LOW TOP AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. EE STARTED LOSING TIME ON 4/21/93 DUE TO THIS INJURY.
January 28, 1992
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
hand loader, hand trammer
OTHER
Cominco American Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INITIAL ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE ON OCT. 7, 1991, WHEN THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING AN ORE TRAIN THAT CAME TOGETHER WITH A LOADED WASTE TRAIN. AT THAT TIME THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A CUT ON HIS HEAD. THE EMPLOYEE NOW STATES THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK AT THAT TIME AND DOING HIS REGULAR JOB HAS AGRAVATED HIS BACK CAUSING HIM TO BE OFF WORK.
January 28, 1992
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
L. G. Everist, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REMOVE A CRUSHER FOR REPAIRS.HE WAS PULLING ON A PIPE WRENCH TO LOOSEN THE TIE DOWNS WHEN HE PULLED HIS BACK MUSCLES.
January 28, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Leeco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
I.NAME STEPPED ON A LOOSE ROCK AND FELL DOWN.FALL HURT HIS BACK.
January 28, 1992
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oil Dri Production Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPETITINE MOTION, AND SHOCK OF BAGS HITTING HAND.
January 28, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fox Ridge Stone LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON ICE WHILE DOING REPAIRS CAUSING A SEVERE LUMBAR STRAIN.
Bronco Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
THIS PERSON WAS PREPANING TO HUNG LINE CURTAIN AND PUT HIS RIGHT KNEE DOWN ON A PILE OF CURTAIN THERE WAS A NAIL IN THE CURTAIN AND IT PUSHED UP INTO HIS KNEE.
January 28, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
POWERED HAULAGE
Gouverneur Talc Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
WHILE MUCKING BOTTOM ON UNEVEN LOADER JARRED EE RUNNING THRU HOLES.
January 28, 1992
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
FLASH BURNTO EYES CAUSED BY WELDERS ARK.
January 28, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Struck by falling object
WORKING IN #1 COOLER A 2X4 SHEET OF METAL FELL ON TOP OF WRIST
January 28, 1992
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Stone Company Of Southwest Virginia · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE LEANED OVER TO GET SOME EMPTY BAGS OUT OF A BOX AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
January 28, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wright Materials Inc · Fall from machine
DETTING OFF 945-LOADER-MISSED STEP AND BROKE LEFT ANKLE.
Dakota Granite Company · Struck by falling object
BRAKING OF A PIECE OF STONE FROM A BLOCK & WAS SUPPORTING THE STONE WITH HIS LEFT FOOT WHEN A PIECE OF THE STONE BROKE AWAY & LANDED ON TOP OF HIS FOOT
January 28, 1992
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jeff Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING PIN FROM CAT THE PIN CAUGHT L HAND BETWEEN PIN AND LOADER
January 27, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Illinois Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING AN INTAKE STOPPING WITH 6" X 8" X 16" HOLLOW CINDER BLOCKS. FROM A KNEELING POSITION HE TWISTED 1/4 TURN TO PICK UP BLOCK AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE WORKED FROM DATE OF ACCIDENT TO 2-13-92.
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Fall onto or against objects
85061S WAITING FOR A BUCKET OF WATER TO BE HANDED TO HIM BY I.NAME TO PRIME A PUMP WHEN HE FELL AND STRUCK WITH A LAYER OF ICE. DOCTOR'S REPORTS REVEALED A BRUISE TO SOFT TISSUE AREA OF RIB CA 75015D
January 27, 1992
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 LIFTING A TRANSFORMER OFF WORKBENCH WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK./
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS REMOVING A WATER HOSE FROM A HOOK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL TO THE FLOOR TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
January 27, 1992
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGED THAT WHILE HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOUNT HIS TRACTOR HIS FOOT SLIPPED & HE HELD ON THE HANDHOLD TO KEEP FROM FALLING FROM THE HILL CYLINDER TO GROUND LEVEL THE SUDDEN JOLT FROM BREAKING H IS NEAR FALL CAUSED AN AGGRANENT STRAIN TO HIS NECK AREA EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING HIS LUNCH BUCKET WHILE MOUINTING THE DOZER & DID NOT MAINTAIN 3 POINT CONTACT WHEN MOUNTING DOZER
January 27, 1992
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKED UP BAG OF ROCK DUST PAIN IN LOWER BACK
January 27, 1992
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Indiana Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS GETTING INTO THE MAN TRIP WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET MARERIAL CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT KNEE CAUSING TORN LIGAMENTS.
Southern Utah Fuel Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING THROUGH WATER STEPPED IN HOLE TWISTED R KNEE
January 27, 1992
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATED WHILE GLUEING SOME CABLE BOOTS, HE GOT SOME GLUE ON HIS GLOVES AND WIPED SOME GLUE INTO HIS LEFT EYE.
January 27, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
National Steel Pellet Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED ALLEGES WHEN HE WAS POSITIONING A REAR SUSPENSION INTO PLACE ON A HAULAGE TRUCK HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A AN AIRPICK TO BURST ROCK WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
January 27, 1992
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New England Stone Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO PICK UP AN OXYGEN TANK & HURT HIS BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A RIB ROLLED OUT STRIKING EMPLOYEE THEN KNOCKING HIM INTO THE CONTINUOUS MINER. HE SUFFERED A CRACKED RIB LEFT SIDE.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EXITING SERVICE CAGE AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT, EMPLOYEES FOOT BECAME TANGLED IN EXCESS CHAIN GUARDS.
January 27, 1992
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magic Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS HANGING A MINER CABLE WHEN HE SPRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK EE WORKED FOR ONE WEEK BEFORE HAVING TO BE OFF.
January 27, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SLIPPED ON TOP STEP AND FELL FOUR STEPS
January 27, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Robin Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED AND 2 OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE PUTTING THE SHIELD THAT COVERS THE PUMP MOTOR ON THE 12CM MINER.WHEN THE SHIELD HIT INJURED ON THE LEFT KNEE .I LET GO CAUSING THE WEIGHT OF THE SHIELD TO SH IFT ON TO INJURED AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE.
Whitaker Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRYING TO FREE DOOR HANDLE THAT WAS JAMMED. HANDLE BROKE FREE CATCHING RIGHT INDEX FINGER.
Rawl Sales & Processing Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
January 27, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPER RF BOLTER CAUGHT LITTLE FINGER LEFT ONE ON DRILL STEEL HOLDER
January 27, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Sharples Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED SMASHED HIS RIGHT TOE WHILE HIS FOOT WAS UNDER BUMPER OF THE 'IN MOTION' MANTRIP.
January 27, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Nicky Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HANGING CABLE DRILL OPER STARTED MACHINE, CABLE BACKLASHED STRUCK IN MOUTH
Davidson Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING JACK FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK
January 27, 1992
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL DRAGGING WATER HOSE DOWN LONGWALL FACE.HOSE GOT CAUGHT ON A SHIELD.WHEN EMPL TURNED AROUND TO SEE WHAT HOSE WAS CAUGHT ON ,FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Blair Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
AT APPROX 10:30AM I NAME CLAIMED HIED HIT HIS HEAD ON MINE ROOF WHILE RIDING A SCOOP HE CLAIMS THE TIRE OF THE SCOOP BOUNCED HIM AGTAINST MINE ROOF AFTER STRIKING A ROCK IN THE TRAVELWAY I NAM E FINISHED SHIFT & WORKED 30 MINUTES OVERTIME ONTHE DRIVE HOME HE TOLD THE FOREMAN THAT HE HAD A CROOK IN HIS NECK HE NEVER AT ANY TIME R EPORTED AN INJURY T O ANYONE NEXT MORNING HIS WIDE SA
January 27, 1992
TN · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Lad Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
THE CONTINOUS MINER OPERATOR. WAS CUTTING #1 PLACE AND THE TAIL OF THE MINER HIT THE TOP AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE BACK.
January 27, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
WALKING TRIPPED AND FELL ON RAIL ON R KNEE
Humming Bird Services Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE SAID HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE REPLACING BITS IN CUTTER MACHINE, LIFTING A BOX OF CUTTER BITS.
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS PULLING A WIRE ROPE WHEN HE FELT A "POP" IN HIS LOWER BACK.
January 27, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Owl Rock Products · Contact with hot objects or substances
WELDING
January 27, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
New King Fuel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
CANOPY ON SHUTTLE CAR ROFFED OUT AND BROKE OFF PINNING VICTIM IN BUGGY.
Perry Brothers Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNLOADING THE RESISTOR CAGE OFF TRUCK-WHILE LIFTING IT-IT SLID SIDEWAYS ON THE TRUCK BED AND CAME DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS BACK BELOW THE SHOULDER BLADE.
January 27, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
GETTING INTO SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR DECK,LEFT KNEE STRUCK SIDE OF SC.COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN KNEE.DIDNT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 2-4,STARTED LOSING TIME FROM THE JOB.
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE REPORTA HE WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE STRUCK A CHUG HOLE IN MINE FLOOR BOUNCING INJUREDS HEAD AGAINST CANOPY STRAINING HIS BACK.
Fisher Sand & Gravel Co · Struck against stationary object
FEED BELT BEGAN SLIPPING AND EMPLOYEE RAN TO MOTION TO DOZER OPERATOR TO STOP FEEDING TRAP, STEPPED ON A ROCK OR FROZEN CHUNK AND INJURED ANKLE/FOOT.
January 27, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL PICKED UP CAN OF GREASE PULLED SHOULDER MUSCLES.
January 27, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
High Power Energy · Struck against a moving object
MAN WAS IN PROCESS OF HAVING HIS TRUCK LOADED BY A DEMAG WHEN A LARGE ROCK ROLLED OFF THE BUCKET AND STRUCK THE SIDE OF THE BED,JOLTING THE TRUCK AND DRIVER,INJURED HAS HAD PREVIOUS BACK INJUR Y.
Vermont Structural Slate Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE AND HURT HIS BACK.
January 27, 1992
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dominion Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ATTEMPTING TO MOVE SMALL WELDER STRAINED SELF CAUSING HERNIA
January 27, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HERNIA FROM PUSHING CLIPS WITH LEG.AFTER SHIFT WENT HOME TO TAKE A SHOVEL AND NOTICED BULGE IN GROIN AREA.DID NOT MISS ANY WORK AT FIRST RETURNED TO NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT.SCHEDULED SURGERY FOR 02-01-92 DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 02-03-92.HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORK AS YET.
January 27, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HOIST UP A 6 INCH SUPERSUCKER HOSE TO THE TOP FLOOR OF THE DUST BUILDING. WHILE TRYING TO TIE OFF THE ROPE, IT SLIPPED THRU INJURED S HAND.
January 27, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS WORKING ON A CONE CRUSHER REBUILD.THE CRANE WAS LOWERING THE BOWL OVER THE BOWL LINER.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE SIGNALLED THE CRANE TO SWING LEFT.HE HAS THE BOWL STARTED TO SWING,INJURED RE ACHED UP AND GRABBED THE BOWL AS IT WAS SWINGING.HIS INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGER WAS SMASHED BETWEEN THE BOWL AND LINER.
January 27, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paybra Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CHANGING HYD. PUMP ON DRILL, PLACED PUMP IN PLACE AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN BACK.
January 27, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE SPOTTING A PIN ON THE OTHER SIDE OF A WING CURTAIN, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN PINS STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON HIP AND LEG. EMPLOYEE COULD NOT SEE ON SIDE OF CURTAIN WHERE ROCK FELL.
January 27, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Donald Swiney Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
OPERATOR OF THE ROOF BOLTER DID NOT CHECK ROOF FOR LOOSE ROCK WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE OPERATOR START ED HIS DRILL A SMALL PIECE OF LOSE ROCK HIT HIM ON THE BACK
January 27, 1992
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A ROCK CHIP FLEW UP IN HIS EYE. HE RUBBED HIS EYE CAUSING IT TO SCRATCH HIS EYE AND CAUSING AN INFECTION.
January 27, 1992
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A CAN OF OIL (5 GAL) TO THE SHUTTLE CAR. HE STATED THAT HE SLIPPED AND FELL DUE TO WET AND MUDDY BOTTOM, CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS BACK.
Hibbing Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL REACHED OVER BACK SEAT OF SUBURBAN TO PICK UP BOX OF PAPER TOWELLING.RIBS RESTED ON THE BACK OF SEAT.
January 27, 1992
MO · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STEPPED UP ON LADDER OF TRUCK AND DOOR WAS SLIGHTLY FROZEN SHUT.OPENING IT ,FOOT SLIPPED AND LEG SLIPPED THRU STEP.WHEN EMPL FELL CAUGHT DOOR WITH HAND TO BREAK FALL CAUSING STRAIN TO SHO ULDER AREA.
Saginaw Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING SLIPPED CAUGHT HANDRAIL STRAINED NECK AND L SHOULDER
T C Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING STEEL IN DRILL & PULLED HIS SHOULDER.
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING IN WATER, STANDING POST AND MY KNEE GAVE OUT.
January 27, 1992
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 pulling or pushing objects
INJURED'S TOOL BOX HAD BEEN PLACE IN CROSSCUT, WITH SEVERAL OTHERS, AND WAS TILTED ON IT'S SIDE AND ON TOP OF GOB. INJURED ADN CO-WORKER WERE LIFTING THE BOX, ONE SIDE AT A TIME, TO REPOSITIO N IT SO INJURED COULD GET INTO THE BOX WHEN HE STRAINED HIS SELF, RECTUM.
January 26, 1992
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
OTHER
WHILE WALKING BELT LINES MAKING EXAMINATIONS HE DEVELOPED A BLISTER ON HIS LEFT ANKLE WHICH BECAME RED AND SWOLLEN.
The Monarch Cement Company · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS WALING ON PAVEMENT TO KILN ROOM WHEN HE STEPPED ON A GRINDING BALL HE STARTED TO FALL BUT CAUGHT HIMSELF AND HURT HIS BACK.
January 26, 1992
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED ON SNOW AND TWISTED BACK.
Carter-Roag Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
STEP ON ROCK AND TURN ANKLE.
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
STANDING IN OPEN CROSSCUT INBY PC OF ROCK FELL FROM PINS HIT ON R LEG
January 26, 1992
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE SAID WHILE USING A SHOVEL IN 5029 BELT TUNNEL TO CLEAN UP SOME SPILLED MATERIAL HE FELT SOME PAIN IN THE RIGHT GROIN AND LOWER BACK WENT TO DR ON 1-31-92.
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
DUMPING BUCKETS, HOIST OPER PINCHING HAND AGAINST RAIL
January 26, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A STEERING CYLINDER, THE CYLINDER SLIPPED AND SMASHED 2 FINGERS ON HIS LEFT HAND.
January 26, 1992
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS RAKING SLAG FROM KILN HOOD WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT TESTICLE.AS THE SHIFT WENT ON THE PAIN BECAME WORSE AND HE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION.
January 26, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Kanawha Corp · Fall from machine
FELL OFF HITACHI SHOVEL WHEN COMING OFF.
Copper Range Company · Fall from machine
DISMOUNTING DRILL WHEN HE SLIPPED ON BOTTOM STEP.
January 25, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kerry Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SLIPPED IN THE SNOW AND TWISTED KNEE (LEFT) ON THE 25TH OF JAN., AND TWISTED THE SAME KNEE ON THE 27TH OF JAN., WHEN HE SLIPPED IN THE SNOW.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CAUGHT R INDEX FINGER BETWEEN RAM AND FOOT OF SHIELD
January 25, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Covia Solutions Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED MAINTENANCE MAN, WAS SENT TO THE #2 CLASSIFIER DRIVE MOTOR TO REMOVE THE SHEAVE FROM THE MOTOR. IN REMOVING THE UTS FROM BOLTS HOLDING DRIVE MOTOR IN PLACE, HE HAD TO REACH AND PLACE THE SOCKE TWRENCH ON EACH NUT TO REMOVE THEM. AT THIS TIME, HE REACHED TO PLACE THE WRENCH ON THE NUT, AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER LUMBAR AREA AT THE MIDDLE POINT OF HIS BACK. HE HAS HA DP
LTV Steel Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL PUTTING TRACKS BACK ON #7559 CRAWLER TRACTOR.HAD A WOOD BLOCK UNDER THE TAIL OF THE TRACK SO HE COULD BRING THE OTHER END DOWN AND BOLT THE 2 ENDS TOGETHER.THE BLOCK SLIPPED OUT AND FELL ACROSS FOOT JUST BEYOND STEEL CAP.
January 25, 1992
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PINCHED NERVE IN BACK WHILE OPERATING AND GETTING IN AND OUT OF LOADER.
January 25, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Cantrell Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
BRUISED LEFT KNEE WHEN BUMPED AGAINST BOLT MACHINE.
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS TRYING TO STOP THE METAL BAND SAW FROM CUTTING TO FAST AND PLACED HIS FINGER INTO THE MOVING SAW BAND.
January 25, 1992
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE WAS ON TOP OF A CONVEYOR 23' OFF THE GROUND. HE WAS ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE CONVEYOR BUPPING ON A PIECE OF RUBBER WHICH BROKE CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS OFF THE CONVEYOR. HE DID NOT HAVE A SAFETY BELT ON. NO EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVED.
January 25, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPL APPROACHED A CURVE WHILE LEAVING MINE PROPERTY,HIT A SMALL ROCK WITH HONDA AND LOST CONTROL AND THE CYCLE FELL OVER. REPORTED TO COMPLY WITH GUIDELINES HOWEVER,COMPANY DOESNT CONSIDER THI S REPORTABLE.
January 25, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
ELECTRICAL
Helen Mining Company · Flash burns (electric)
UNPLUGGING A DC. SC PLUG FROM A DC BATTERY ,RECEIVED AN ELECTRICAL FLASH BURN.
January 25, 1992
IL · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT AS HE WAS SITTING IN OPERATORS DECK OF CONT MINER RUNNING COAL A PIECE OF PLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT KNEE CAP. WENT TO DOCTOR AND WAS RE LEASED FOR NEXT SHIFT OF WORK ON 1-26-92. ON 2-27-92 HE BEGAN MISSING WORK DUE TO SWELLING IN SAME KNEE.
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS WALKING TO MOTOR SLIPPED ON ICE CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS LEFT KNEE AND FALL DOWN WHICH RESULTED IN HIM HAVING SORENESS THROUGHOUT HIS BODY.
Live Oak Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL KNOCKING A BEARING OUT OF MINER BOOM WHEN PUNCH SLIPPED AND HIT HIM ON EYEBROW.
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object
WALKING ALONG PHASE IV BELT A POST FELL OUT STRIKING BACK OF LEFT KNEE.
January 25, 1992
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mears Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS ROLLING CONVEYOR BOLTING AND SPRAINED BACK.
Copper Range Company · Struck by falling object
TRIMMING LOOSE FROM FACE SLAB FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING HEAD AND FRONT OF BODY
January 25, 1992
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Conakay Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING BELT HEAD,JACKING BOOM UP WITH CAHIN HOIST,CHAIN BROKE ALLOWINF BOOM TO FALL ON EMPLOYEES HAND.
Davidson Mining Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THE ROADWAY WAS UNEVEN WITH RUTS FROM SCOOP. EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.
U S Quarried Slate Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
SETTING UP AIRTRACK DIDNOT PUT LEVELING TRACKS DOWN STARTED TO DRILL ABLE TO PUT FOOT UNDER TRACKS DRILL BIT CONTACTED SURFACE IT CAUSED MACHINE TO SLIDE OVER HIM PINNING HIM BY THE FOOT
Energy West Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CARRYING A CHAIN CLAIMED HE SLIPPED IN A WATER HOLE.
January 25, 1992
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FORK FELL FROM FORKLIFT ON FOOT
January 25, 1992
LA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dolet Hills Mining Venture · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS FUELING 069 DOZER. HE HAD TO MOVE THE DOZER TO BE ABLE TO CONNECT THE FILL NOZZLE TO THE TANK FITTING. AS HE PREPARED TO GET ONTO THE DOZER, HE PLACED HIS LEFT FOOT ON THE STEOP O N THE SIDE OF THE PUSH ARM, GRABBED THE HAND HOLD PULLING HIMSELF UP ONTO THE TOP OF THE PUSH ARM WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF THE STEP.
January 25, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Radec Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPING LIFT BREAKER BACK PAIN
January 25, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by falling object
EMPL BROKE RIGHT LEG ABOVE ANKLE WHILE CHANGING SILO 121 TO 113 SILO AT #1 STOCKHOUSE.
January 25, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE HOLDING THE TOP OF A MAST JACK BEING INSTALLED ON A FLETCHER DRILL THE TOP SHIFTED AND HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOW BACK.
January 25, 1992
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cambior Alaska Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED STATES HE LIFTED A 55 GAL DRUM OF TRAH TO DUMP INTO THE BURN BOX. INJURED RETURNED TO WORK AFTER EEING MEDIC AND WAS TO SEE PERONNAL PHYICIAN DURING R & R.
Chisholm Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE ON THE 4TH FLOOR OF THE PREPARATION PLANT, HE STEPPED ON A FLOOR DRAIN COVER AND IT TURNED IN ITS BASE CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT KNEE.
January 25, 1992
MD · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
PERSON WAS CHANGING PUSH MODULE ON SHIELD #133. PRESSURE AND RETURN VALVES HAD BEEN TURNE DOFF. HOSE TO BE REMOVED WAS CHECKED TO MAKE SURE PRESSURE WAS OFF. STAPLE LOCK WAS REMOVED AND HOS E BLEW OUT OF MODULE. PERSON WAS 3 FT AWAY AND WAS SPRAYED WITH EMULSION. PRESSURE VALAVE WAS FOUND TO BE BAD AND WAS REPLACED.
January 25, 1992
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISMOUNT THE 3560 LADDER WITH THE LADDER IN THE UP POSITION WHEN THE LADDER IS DOWN IT IS LOCKED INTO PLACE THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED ONTO LADDER WITH THE LADDER IN AN UP POSITION THE EMPLOYEE BUMP HIS HAND WHEN LADDER
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL ASSISTING LOWERING OVERCAST ,STRUCK ON THE MIDDLE BACK BY A 4" I-BEAM THAT ROLLED OFF THE OVERCAST.
Chisholm Coal Company · Struck by falling object
54736YEE WAS HANGING VENTILATION CURTAIN WHEN A TIMBER FELL& STRUCK HIM ON THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK THE FIRST DAY ABSENT DUE TO INJURY WAS 05-04-92 ACCIDENT REPORTABLE DUE TO DOC REPORT DATE 4008018-92 & RECEIVED BY COMPANY ON 08-24-92
January 24, 1992
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS SHOVELING BESIDE A PANEL BELT AND A FLAP FROM THE BELT STRUCK HIS HARD HAT. THIS CAUSED HIS HEAD AND NECK TO BE JERKED AND CUASED A STRAIN TO THE NECK MUSCLES UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS FELT THAT A BELT STRING CAUGHT HIS CAP LIGHT ANDHIS HEAD.
January 24, 1992
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
TRAVELING ALONG WHITTAKER PORTAL AND DIDNT NOTICE THE TRACK SWITCH AT #12 X-OVER WAS OPEN.MINER TRAVELLED INTO PASSWAY AND STRUCK PARKED LOCOMOTIVE.FRACTURED & LACERATED LEFT THUMB.
January 24, 1992
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING TO MACHINE STEPPED IN HOLE SPRAINED R KNEE
January 24, 1992
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rauer Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WALKING ACROSS THE TRACK WHEN HE WAS TRIPPED BY SOMETHING ON THE MINE FLOOR CAUSING HIM TO FALL.AS HE FELL,HIS RIGHT LEG AND FOOT WENT UNDER HIM AND HIS BODY WEIGHT CAME DOWN ON HIS LEG AND FOOT.
ROTATING SHEARER DRUMBY HAND TO SET BIT HANDS SLIPPED OFF MAN FELL BACK TO GROUND ON L ANKLE
January 24, 1992
WV · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
POWERED HAULAGE
High Power Energy · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS DRVING A TRUCK THAT WAS BEING PULLED BY ANOTHER VECHILE. WHEN THE TIRE STRUCK A 'RUT' IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED SUDDENLY CAUSING HIS HAND TO HYPER-EXTEND.
SPEND THE DAY REPAIRING A D-10 DOZER 3 1/2 HRS INSIDE BELLY PAN HAD RIGHT LEG BENT UNDER WITH KNEE RESTING ON THE MAIN DRIVE SHAFT AND A HOSE. AT THE END OF DAY THE LEG WAS STIFF. PROGRESSIVEL Y BECAME MORE SORE. NEXT MORNING THE KNEE WAS NOTICABELY BRUISED WNET TO DR.
January 24, 1992
MD · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PERSON WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM WORK BENCH WHIHC WAS 40" HIGH. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN HIS LEFT ANKLE TURNED CAUSING SPRAIN TO ANKLE. HE HA DBEEN UP ON THE WORKBENCH TO DRILL HOLES IN ANGLE IRON.
January 24, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
HE WAS DOWN ON HIS KNEES PUTTING UP A ROOF BOLT AND A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL DOWN BETWEEN CANOPY AND ROOF BOLT AND HIT HIM ON HIS LEFT HEEL.
January 24, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN AUGER AND DRILL CHUCK
January 24, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Burning Ridge Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DUST SUCTION HOSE CAME OFF DRILL POT EMPLOYEE PUT BOLTING WRENCH UNDER POT & PUT PRESSURE DOWN ON BOOM TO TILT HEAD TO PUT HOSE BACK ON BOOM SWUNG OVER STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT LEG RESULTING IN BRUISED MUSCLES IN LEFT THIGH
Eddy Potash Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL AND CO-WORKERS REPAIRING GUARDS ON MINER.AFTER LIFTING AND MOVING CUTTER MOTOR COVER,RIGHT ANGLE DRIVE SHAFT GUARD AND RIGHT ANGLE PAN GUARD HE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN BACK.1ST DAY MISSED 1-29-92.
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DRILLER WAS BREAKING JOINTS ON A BG DRILL STRING WITH A 36" PIPE WRENCH.BREAKING OUT IN 5' SECTIONS FROM AN 800 FT HOLE WHEN HE TURNED WRONG AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.EXPLORATION C ORE DRILLING.
January 24, 1992
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING ON A CONVEYOR WELDING AN I BEAM TO THE SIDE OF A GALVANIZED TUNNEL SECTION. FOR UNKNOWN REASONS AT THIS TIME, EMPLOYEE FELL OFF THE CONVEYOR. HE LANDED ON HIS BACK, VISIBL E INJURY TO HIS FOREHEAD (A CUT APPROX. 4 INCHES LONG). HE VERBALLY COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN HIS BACK AND NECK. CONVEYOR WAS APPROX. 4 FEET FROM THE FLOOR.
January 24, 1992
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lynch Creek Quarry LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON DOZER CUTTING EDGE WHEN WRENCH SLIPPED HITTING HIM IN THE MOUTH CUTTING LOWER LIP AND BREAKING TOOTH.
January 24, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO UNPLUG A PIPE GOING INTO A HOLDING BIN & AS HE WAS WORKING THE MATERIAL HAD BURIED HIS FEET WHEN THE EMPLOYEE STARTED TO MOVE HE LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL PULLING TENDONS
K R Wilson Contracting Inc · Struck by flying object
REPLACING BOLT IN HOIST TRUCK RUNNING INJ TO LITTLE FINGER ON L HAND
January 24, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Gravero Vazquez Inc · Struck against a moving object
OPERATOR WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK LOADED & WHEN HE PASSED BESIDE A T RENCH THE TRUCK ACCIDENTALLY OVER TURN FALLING TO ITS RT SIDE
January 24, 1992
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
outside foreman, leadman
MACHINERY
HE WAS WELDING A PIECE ONTO OUR CRUSHING PLANT. THE WELD BROKE OFF AND THE PIECE OF STEEL LANDED ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK AREA.
January 24, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fordyce Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED CLAIMNS THAT HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE TRYING TO GET OFF THE DOZER. INJURED SLIPPED ON THE TRACKS BUT NEVER FELL TO THE GROUND. HE CLAIMS THAT HE CAUGHT HIMSELF ON THE DOZER HANDEL AND JUST HUNG THERE INJURED DID NOT REPORT THIS IMDIATELY.
January 24, 1992
ME · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Dragon Products Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CUTTING SOFTWOOD WEDGES WITH A TABLE SAW EE MADE CONTACT WITH SAW BLADE CAUSING LACERATIONS TO TOP OF INDEX FINGER AND SOME CONTACT WITH MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND REQUIRED STITCHES.
January 24, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE HANGING THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
January 24, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
OTHER
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE TO WORK BECAUSE OF INCREASED PAIN.HE HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH DOR ON 01-29-92.HE WAS ABSENT FROM QORK FROM 07-15-91 TO 12-23-92; LAST DATE WORKED 01-24-92.
January 24, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Cyprus Northshore Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object
SHE STATED, WHILE DRIVING THE #987 SIDE DUMP, SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE SEAT THAT CAUSED A JARRING MOTION IN THE SEAT WHEN SHE OPERATED THE TRUCK. SHE SAID, THE JARRING CAUSED HER PAIN IN HER BACK AND NECK.
January 24, 1992
PA · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gilberton Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE MOVING FEED PUMP BARREL ON HAND BUGGY, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE ON GROUND FLOOR OF PLANT AND FELL ON LEFT SHOULDER.
January 24, 1992
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gilberton Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE GETTING OFF OF TRUCK AT THE END OF SHIFT, EMPLOYEE FELT A TWINGE AND A LSIGHT PAIN AS HE STEPPED ONTO THE FROZEN GROUND. THE PAIN BECAME MORE INTENSE THAT EVENING.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN WATER OVER ANKLE DEEP WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DID NOT LOSE TIME FROM WORK UNTIL 10-28-92.
January 24, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
P M I Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
LOADING SHUTTLE CAR UNDER MINER TRAM FORWARD & HIR HEAD ON TOP
January 24, 1992
WY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triton Coal Company · Struck by flying object
COAL DUST IN RT EYE (REPORTABLE BECAUSE OF HOSPITAL TREATMENT IS REMOVAL OF DUST & ANTIBBIOTIES) LOST TIME BECAUSE ALTHOUGH HE HAD A WORK RELEASE TO WORK WE FELT IT IN HIS BEST INTEREST NOT T O WORK WITH A PATCH OVER HIS EYE
January 24, 1992
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS PREPARING TO CHECK THE MOTOR OIL IN TRUCK 706. USING THE STEP ATTACHED TO THE FRAME EE PLACED ONE FOOT ON STEP AS HE WAS PULLING HIMSELF UP TO THE STANDING POSITION HE FELT A PULL IN TH E GJROIN AREA.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MOVING DRILL STRAIN ABDOMEN
January 24, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PICKING UP & CARRYING 50LB BAGS OF ROCK DUST FROM ROADWAY TO AUXILLARY FAN WHILE PICKING UP ONE BAG OF ROCK DUST HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REMOVING A 6' DRILL FROM THE ROOF AND THE DRILL STEEL FELL FROM THE ROOF AND CAUSED HIM TO STRAIN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.STARTED MISSING ON 02-18-92.
January 24, 1992
OH · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYE EALLEGED THAT WHILE WALKING BACK FROM THE REAR OF THE LEFT DRAGLINE SHOE, ATTEMPTED TO LAY A REPAIR LINK APPROX 80 LBS, ON THE METAL SURFACE OF THE SHOE. AS HE WS BENDING OVER TO LAY THE LINK ON THE SHOE, HIS BOOTS SLIPPED SIDEWAYS AS THE LINK WAS APPROX ONE FOOT FROM THE SHOE SURFACE. HIS BOOTS WERE MUD-COVERED, AND THE SHOE WAS WET AND POSSIBLY ICE COVERED IN AREA. WHE
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE UNLOADING RAILS, A RAIL KICKED UP & PINCHED HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN 2 RAILS.
January 24, 1992
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS INJURED WHEN HE FELL OFF THE SIDE OF THE EXCAVATOR.
January 24, 1992
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lone Star Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FOREIGN MATERIAL SOMEHOW PASSED AROUND SAFETY GLASSES & LODGED IN LEFT EYE.
January 24, 1992
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
TRYING TO GEAR DOWN ON STEEP; LOST CONTROL OF TRUCK WHEN HE COULD NOT GET IT IN GEAR. HE JUMPED FROM VEHICLE JUST WHEN IT HIT THE BURM.
January 24, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS TRYING TO LIFT MATERIALS (MOVE A WHEEL UNIT) WHEN HIS BACK STARTED HURTING HE DID NOT MISS DAYS OR GO TO A DOC UNTIL 02-03-92 THIS WAS NOT EPORTED TO THE SAFETY DEPT AS AN ACCIDENT UNT IL 02-10-92
January 23, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LTV Steel Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STEMMING HOLES ON BLAST PATTERN IN AREA 2E. WHILE WALKING TO NEXT HOLE, HE STEPPED IN A SNOW COVERED CRACK THUS TWISTING HIS LOWER BACK.
January 23, 1992
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Green Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object
EE LIFTED AN OXYGEN BOTTLE AND DROPPED IT ON HIS FOOT.
January 23, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE REPORTED HAVING LOW BACK PAIN AFTER WEARING BIO-PACK DURING MINE RESCUE TRAINING. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 1/30/92 AND WAS GIVEN A "DIABLED FOR WORK" SLIP.
January 23, 1992
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Doss Fork Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MOVING BELT LINE HURT BACK
January 23, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Steetley Quarry Products U S Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING UNDER #2 COOLER FEEDER INTO AN ELEVATOR. AS THE EMPLOYEE TURNE DWHILE SHOVELING HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS MIDBACK. EMPLOYEE SHIFT AND CONTINUED WORKING THROUGH 2-23- 92. FIRST SCHEDULED DAY MISSED BEING 2-24-92.
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAMERING HIT LEFT WRIST WITH BALL PEEN HAMMER. ON 3-5-92 DR REMOVED SMALL GANGLIN CYST. THIS ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE ON 3-5-92.
January 23, 1992
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Point Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKED UP BOX CONTAINING APPROX. 50 POUNDS OF EQUIPMENT PARTS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN BACK & LEFT LEG.
January 23, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Val-Rock Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PATIENT STATES HE WAS TURNING AROUND ON THE EDGE OF A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING. WHILE PREVENTING A FALL FROM THE EQUIPMENT AND REGAINING HIS FOOTING THE PATIENT STRAINED HI S BACK. IN FACT THERE WAS NO DISTANCE GREATER THAM 1 FOOT FOR HIM TO FALL.
January 23, 1992
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MISSED RUNG WHILE CLIMBING DOWN 6FT LADDER LANDED N FEET CHIPPED BONE ON LEFT ANKLE
Appalachian Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
USING CUTTING TORCH SLAG TRAPPED IN CLOTHES CAUSING BURNS TO HIGH FOREARM
January 23, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allentown Cement Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS FREEING ALUMP OUT OF CLINKER DUST COLLECTOR #3 DISCHARGE CHUTE ONTO BELT #6, THE LUMP GAVE WAY AND EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH LEFT HAND UNDER CHUTE. PINCHED FINGERS BETWEEN BEL T AND SAFETY GUARD.
January 23, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Medusa Portland Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING GRATING ON ICY GROUND WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL CAUSING HIM TO FALL ONRIGHT KNEE SUSTAINING CONTUSION OF SAME
January 23, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
GRINDING A PIECE OF METAL ON A SAWHORSE. THE METAL SLIPPED OFF THE SAWHORSE AND FELL ON THE FOOT.
January 23, 1992
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pbs Coals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING OLD SCALE HOUSE AT SHIFT CHANGE AND TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF FROZEN COAL, FELL AND BROKE RIBS.
Nsm Coals Inc · Fall from machine
EE WAS REFUELING D-11 N DOZER ON VERY ICY MORNING WHEN DISMOUNTING USING HAND RAILS AND STEPS FELL TO GROUND DUE TO ICE BUILD UP AND ICE STORMN TO GROUND INJURING LOWER BACK.
January 23, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amerikohl Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHEN EXITING THE MECHANIC TRUCK EE CUT HIS HAND WHEN GRABING DOOR REQUIRING 6 STITCHES TO HIS RIGHT HAND.
Christian Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS GRINDING ON A DRILL FOR APPROX. 1 1/2 HOURS BENT-OVER IN AN ACKWARD POSITION. THIS APPARENTLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK, CAUSING INFLAMMATION IN THE LUMBAR REGION OF HIS BACK.
January 23, 1992
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Addington Inc · Fall from machine
CLEARING COAL FELL OFF TRUCK
January 23, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO DRILL BENCH IN HIS MECHANIC'S TRUCK. WHEN HE REACHED THE TOP OF THE BENCH AND WENT TO GET OUT OF TRUCK TO GROUND, HE STEPPED INTO A DIP IN THE GROUND CAUSING HIM TO FALL.
January 23, 1992
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Whitaker Coal Corp · Fall from machine
CLIMBING UP LADDER-SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND BREAKING LEG AND TWISTING ANKLE.
January 23, 1992
OH · Coal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
ELECTRICAL
Kimble Clay & Limestone · Flash burns (electric)
REPLACED FUSE
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE KOMATZU DRILL HE WAS DRILLING A DRAIN IN THE PIT BOTTOM LOOSE ROCK CAME OFF THE HI GHWALL & STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE FACE (RIGHT SIDE OF FACE)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE STATED THAT HE WAS SHOVELING BELT WHEN HE EXPEREINCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
January 23, 1992
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Whitaker Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING A CONT MINER HE STOOD UP & TWISTED HIS KNEE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 02-12-92
January 23, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CRAWLING IN MILL LADDER WAS TIED OFF MISSED OR LADDER SLIPPED
Western Energy Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WORKING AT TOP OF 140' SILO LIFTING PIECES FOR #10 CHUTEWORK. TWISTED BACK. COULD'\N'T MOVE THE NEXT DAY. CALLED IN WITH REPORT OF ACCIDENT. TO DOC ON 24TH.
January 23, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
MAN SAID HE WAS SQUATTING DOWN AND WHEN HE GOT UP HE PUT ALL HIS WEIGHT ON RIGHT FOOT HE FELT PAIN IN BIG TOE. #4 UNIT RETURN ROOMS.
January 23, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Capital Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS PREPARING TO INSTALL ROOF SUPPORT ON THE 003 SECTION #7 LEADING WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK DISLODGED BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE INJURING HIS RIBS.OPERQ ATOR WAITED UNTIL 01-31-92 BEFORE GOING TO THE DOCTOR.
January 23, 1992
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
OTHER
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A CROSSBAR ON TOP OF A ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE BEGAN LOSING TIME FROM WORK DUE TO THIS INJURY ON 11/28/90. PLEASE ADD AN ADDITIONAL 127 LOST WORK DAYS TO THIS ACCIDENT DUE TO A RECURRANCE WHICH OCCURRED ON 1/23/92 AND EXTENDED UNTIL 9/1/92.
Plowboy Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
ROCK CAME OFF HIGHWALL HITTING IN UPPER L SHOULDER
January 23, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSFERRING ROCK DUST OFF FROM ONE BELT LINE ONTO ANOTHER AND AS HE WAS TURNING HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
January 23, 1992
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 WORKING ON SHIELD, HE STEPPED BETWEEN RAM AND SPRING BAR AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.
January 23, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON A BELT DRIVE AND FELL APPROX. 5' LANDING ON HIS BACK. HE REPORTED THAT AFTER SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT AT OUT LADY OF THE WAY HOSPITAL MARTIN, KY. HE HAD A TWISTED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK AND A PULLED LIGAMENT. NO IMPAIRMENT RATING AT THIS TIME.
Cas-Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
#1 SECTION X-CUT BETWEEN 2 AND 3 ENTRY.SHUTTLE CAR WAS PARKED WITH TIRE BEING CHANGED.INJURED HAD BEEN HAVING PAIN IN LOWER BACK FOR A FEW WEEKS.WHILE PUTTING TIRE ON S/C INJURED FELT MORE PAI N IN LOWER BACK AREA.
January 23, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Rb Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS CHECKING BELT HEADS AS HE WAS RIDING HIS THREE WHEEL BUGGY HE RAN INTO THE RIB AND HIT HIS RT FOOT.
January 23, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bull Run Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR HAD CABLE INTO-PULLED OFF SLACK OFF BUGGY REEL AND SPRAINED BACK. EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN COMPLAINING OF BACK PAIN FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.
January 23, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
North Star Contractors Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING ON MANTRIP ON HIS WAY OUTSIDE A PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON HIS HEAD AND LEGS.
January 23, 1992
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
OPERATING MINER ON #1 UNIT IN #5 ENTRY,ROCK FELL ON EMPL FOOT.WAS WEARING METATARSALS.
Energy West Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL HANGING MESSENGER CABLE.TURNED UPPER BODY AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.
January 23, 1992
OK · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
OTHER
Hickory Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAD RE-OCCURRENCE OF SYMPTOMS.
January 23, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING A BELT SPLICE, WHEN THE TOOL (RED DEVIL) SLIPPED, HITTING HIM IKN THE FACE.
January 23, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Usx Corp/Tx Uranium Operation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO TILT A FULL 55 GALLON DRUM
January 23, 1992
WV · Coal
scoop car operator
MACHINERY
Carter-Roag Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CONNECTING A DRIVER & A FINISHER DRILL STEEL TOGETHER INJURED HAD HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE 2 STEELS & PUSHED THE UP LEVER MASHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE 2 STEELS
Valley Camp Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE FELL IN BATH-HOUSE, FRACTURED LEFT ELBOW.
January 23, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL DRILLING A HOLE TO INSTALL ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP AND STRUCK HIM ON BACK OF LEFT LEG.
Shelcha Coal Corp · Fall from machine
BUGGY HIT TOP, BACKED UP, DID NOT GET HEAD DOWN, FELL OFF BUGGY.
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from machine
EE IS CLASSIFIED AS A HOISTING ENGINEER HE WAS DISMOUNTING THE 966 CAT ENDLOADER AT THE FUEL TANKS IN THE SURFACE MINE YARD, DO TO THE WEATHER THE MINE YARD WAS DAMP AND MUDDY IN SOME LOCATION S THE EE FOOT SLIPPED OFF A STEP ON THE LADDER MOUNTED TO THE ENDLOADER HIS PARTIAL FALL CAUSED A JERKING ACTION TO HIS LEFT SHOULDER. THE ACIDENT CONTINUED TO BE UNDER CO INVESTIGATION BUT A
Long Branch Energy · Struck by falling object
LACERATION #2 ROOM NEAR 2ND ROW OF BOLTS.A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND RIB STRIKING INJUREDS RIGHT SHOULDER.
Prater & Baldridge Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RATCHET SLIPPED HITTING VICTOM IN MOUTH SPLITTING MOUTH AND KNOCKING OUT 1 TOOTH.
January 22, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Hang On Buddy Inc · Struck against a moving object
MINE SECTION GOING THROUGH A ROLL CAUSING UNEVEN MINE FLOOR CONDITIONS.EMPL TRAMMING THROUGH INTERSECTION WITH UNEVEN MINE FLOOR WHEN ROOFDRILL TRAMMED OVER UNEVEN PLACE AND BOUNCED CAUSING EM PL TO HIT NECK AND SHOULDER.EMPL CAME OUT AT 4PM AND REPORTED ACCIDENT.
January 22, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WORKING ON ENGINE SLIPPED AND FELLL HIT L KNEE AND BACK
January 22, 1992
IN · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE WAS CROSSING THE COAL HOPPER THE FRONT TIRE OF HIS COAL TRUCK DROPPED INTO A HOLE AND THIS CAUSED HIM TO HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON THE STEPPING WHEEL.
January 22, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
HEAD FELL OUT BETWEEN PINS HITTING EMPLOYEE IN LEFT LEG BELOW KNEE.
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SETTING BITS TURNED DRUM PULLED BACK
January 22, 1992
IN · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Rogers Group Inc · Struck against a moving object
WHILE HAULING SUBSOIL FROM THE BENCH SIDE TO THE SPOIL SIDE IN AN 85 TON EUCLID TRUCK,THE TRUCK ROLLED BACKWARD STRIKING THE NORTH BERM SIDE OF THE RAMP,AND OVERTURNED.OPERATOR SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND BRUISES.THE EXTENT OF HIS INJURIES ARE AS YET UNKNOWN.
January 22, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
HELPING 3 OTHERS MOVE MINER CABLE THROUGH X-CUT TO SET UP POWER STATION.STRUCK HEAD ON ROOF BOLT STOVING NECK.
January 22, 1992
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING OUT OF LOADER SLIPPED AND TWISTED BACK
January 22, 1992
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
OTHER
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
54736YEE OFF WORK AGAIN 01-22-92 RETURNED 03-02-92. 27 DAYS AWAY.
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED AND 5 CO-WORKER WERE CARRYING AN INJURED EMPLOYEE FROM THE TAIL OF 5 K PLOW TOT HE END OF SECTION TRACK ON A STRETCHER. AT APPROX 11 PM INJURED COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK, B UT SAID HE WOULD FINISH THE SHIFT. AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT, INJURED HAD TO BE ASSISTED TO MANTRIP, WHERE HE WAS PLACED ON A BACKBOARD AND BROUGHT OUTSIDE.
January 22, 1992
WV · Coal
chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster
MACHINERY
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SETTING SHIELDS L FOOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TAIL SIDE SKID AND HEAD SIDE SKID
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WHILE LOADING TRASH IN SCOOP BUCKET FELL ON KNEE.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MAN STATED HE WAS CARRYING A BUCKET OF WATER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON UD AND SLATE AND FELL.
January 22, 1992
KY · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamrock Processing Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS GOING THROUGH DOOR WAY, STEPPED ON A BOLT LYING ON THE FLOOR CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL TO THE FLOOR, LANDING ON HIS BACK. LATER SAME SHIFT EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO ASSISTS 2 OTHER EMP LOYEES IN LIFTING PUMP IMPELLER CAUSING EXTREME LOWSER BACK PAIN.
Canterbury Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS EXAMING A MOTOR AT A BELT DRIVE AND HAD HIS HAND ON THE MOTOR REDUCER GUARD. THE GUARD SHIFTED AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE KEYSTOCK ON THE ROTATING SHAFT. THE GUARD BOUNCED AND ST RUCK THE MAN ON THE FINERS. THE MAN WORKED UNTIL 1-29-92 WHEN HE REPORTED OFF WORK.
January 22, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Hill Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STRAIN BACK.
January 22, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rheox Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT SHE EXPERIENCES PAIN IN UPPER RT ARM DOC VERBAL PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSIS IS SHOULDER T ENDONITIS BASED ON INFORMATION RECEIVED TO DATE THE CO DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS IS A WORK RELATED INJURY
January 22, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Koenig Sand & Gravel, LLC · Struck by flying object
WHILE PUTTING AIR INTO THE BRAKE CYLINDER ON PIT TRUCK. WABCO #1, THE CANISTER OF THE BRAKE CYLINDER BLEW OFF AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT HAND BREAKING THE BONE OF THE MIDDLE FINGER. INJURED HAD S URGERY ON THE FINGER 1-28-92.
Brushy Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
THROWING BOLTER CABLE ON SCOOP STRAINED LOWER BACK. # 1 UNIT.
January 22, 1992
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS POSITIONING A CEMENT PUMP AND INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.
Carter-Roag Coal Company · Struck by falling object
BACKING OUT ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS
January 22, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Whitaker Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEES GLOVE GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF ROOF BOLTING STEEL
January 22, 1992
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE HOLDING RIPPER SHANK GUARD IN PLACE WHILE ASSEMBLY PIN WAS BEING INSERTED WITH SLEDGE HAMMER, EE FELT HIS GRIP ON GUARD SLIPPING AND INSTINCTIVELY REPOSITIONED HANDS JUST AS HAMMER WAS BEIN G SWUNG, LEFT INDEX FINGER TIP WAS SMASHED BETWEEN HAMMER AND PIN FACE.
January 22, 1992
KY · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utility Coals Company · Fall onto or against objects
CLIMBING UP THE SIDE OF BELT PRESS TO LOOK AT SLURRY COMING BACK DOWN SLIPPED & HIT HIS BACK & SIDE ON HAND RAILS ABOUT 3FT AWAY FROM THE PRESS
January 22, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL DESCENDING FROM 335 RUBBER TIRE DOZER WHEN TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.CASE IS STILL UNDER REVIEW FOR ACCURACY.
January 22, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
South-East Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
DRAW ROCK HIT ON HEAD AND SHOULDERS SM PLACE OVER R EYE
January 22, 1992
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS GOING TO CHECK SHUTTLE CAR CABLE THAT DID NOT TAKE UP ON SHUTTLE CAR REEL AS HE GOT CLOSE TO CABLE THE SHUTTLE CAR REEL TOOK UP SLACK CAUSING THE CABLE TO JUMP AND IT STRUCK EE IN THE F ACE INJURY TO MOUTH NOSE AND CHIN.
January 22, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
STRIKING OR BUMPING
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN RAILROAD TRACKS AT REAR OF THE STEAM MILL AND WALKED INTO A LOW HANGING TREE/BUSH LIMB.CAUGHT HIS RIGHT EYE-ABRASION AND DISCOMFORT.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING AROUND M ANBUS STEPPED ON ROCK SPRAINED ANKLE
R & R Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN A BELT SPLICE & THE BELT WAS LOSNED WIT H COAL & WHEN HE WAS LIFTING THE BELT WITH A SLATE BAR TO PUT STRUCTURE IN IT HE STRAINED HIMSELF
January 22, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EE WAS PULLING AND LIFTING BELT WHICH CAUSED BACK STRAIN.
Cyprus Windsor Minerals Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING TO SUMP STEPPED THROUGHT GRATES FELL IN SUMP 2 SM PUNCTURE WOUNDS TO R SHIN
January 22, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS DRIVING THE TOP PIN OUT OF BLADE ON D8L53Y2831 AND WAS HOLDING THE EXTENSION WIHT HIS LEFT HAND. WHEN HE SWUNG THE SLEDGE HAMMER, HE MISSED. THE ENTENSION AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAN D WITH THE HAMMER, TEREBY FRACTURING BONE IN 1ST JOINT OF RING FINGER.
January 22, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Appolo Fuels Inc · Struck against stationary object
NO WORK LOSS TO PRESENT.EMPL SHOVELING COAL AND NOTICED PAIN IN LEFT FOREFINGER.AFTER HAVING FINGER CHECKED-PIECE OF METAL FOUND IN FINGER.THIS IS FROM OLD INJURY IN 1987.HAD X-RAYS IN DEC '91 ,BUT DIDNT REPORT IT UNTIL 1-22-92.MAY NOT BE A JOB RELATED CLAIM.MAY HAVE SURGERY TO REMOVE METAL 1-29-92.MAN IS STILL WORKING.
January 22, 1992
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Engineering Aggregates Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE HE WAS TIGHTENING A NUT TO MOUNT A MOTOR TO A STAND, THE MOTOR AND STAND TIPPED OVER PINNING HIS LEFT ANKLE UNDER IT AND BRUISING HIS RIGHT KNEE.
EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING ON THE DRILL DOING SOME REPAIRS TO THE DRILL. WHEN EMPLOYEE GOT UP HIS KNEE STARTED SWELLING. PRESSURE FROM KNEELING ON PIECE OF STEEL CAUSED PAIN & SWELLING IN KNEE. FLU ID HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM KNEE.
January 22, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J A L Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
INJURED LEFT KNEE WHEN SHE SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND FELL.
January 22, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wyroc Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF DOZER TO INPECT HYDRAULIC OIL LEAK IGNITION.PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
January 22, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Tarmac America Inc · Struck by falling object
LOADER OPER DUMPED LOAD OF MATERIAL ON EMP
January 22, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
POWERED HAULAGE
Hugo Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPERATING CRANGE FOR 3 HOURS HE THEN STOOD UP S\TRUNED TO THE LEFT AND SMOETHING PULLED IN LOWER BACK. HE WORKED THE REST OF THE DAY. WENT TOT HE DOCTOR THAT NIGHT.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE STATED HE LEANED OVER TO LIFT MINER CABLE AND THROW BEHIND THE LINE CURTAIN FELT PAIN IN BACK.
January 22, 1992
TX · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luminant Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ATTEMPTED TO OVERTURN A HEAVY LINK FOR CLEANING LOWER BACK STRAIN
January 22, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Locust Grove Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICK UP WOOD BLOCK TO CRIB UP EQUIPMENT.
STANDING ON LEFT BACK SIDE OF ENDLOADER TAKING OFF A OIL COOLER OFF OF A 980 CAT ENDLAD EE TURNED TO HAND MECH THE OIL COOLER. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL OFF THE LAODER ONTO A CONCRETE FLOOR LANDING ON HIS BACK HURTING HIS NECK.
Whitaker Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THIS INCIDENT TO MANAGEMENT WE LEARNED OF IT THROUGH A DOCS REPORT WE COULD NOT DETERMINE IF HE WAS HURT AT HOME OR AT WORK
January 21, 1992
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Couch Construction Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects
AS INJURED WAS UNLOADING CASES OF EXPLOSIVES, HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Adams Stone Corp · Fall from machine
SUPERVISING TEARING DOWN OF CRUSHER PICKED UP METAL TO THROW LOST BALANCE HITTING METAL AS FALLING
January 21, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Crystal Springs Inc · Struck by falling object
PUTTING UP BOLT DRAW ROCK FELL HIT ON HEAD
January 21, 1992
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS FABING UP PIPE (12'0 FOR THE PLANT. HE ALSO HAD A 4" SUB SADDLED INTO 12" LINE. EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING THE END OF 4" PIPE SO FLANGE WOULD SLIDE ONTO THE PIPE. AS HE WAS GRINDING TH E PIPE THE GRINDING DISK BROKE AND THE GRINDER KICKED BACK AND CUT HIS LEFT WRIST.
January 21, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS OEPRATING PV53 AND STOPPED THE PV AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. HE STARTED TO GET OUT WHEN IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. WHILE TRYING TO CONTROL THE PV, HE HIT THE GEAR SHIFT INSTEAD OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, CAUSING HIS LOWER LEFT LEG TO BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PV AND THE RIB. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL FOR EXAMINATION AND X-RAYS. HE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A HEM
EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN LADDER ON RAILROAC CAR HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON LADDER & HE HIT H IS RIBS AGAINST THE LADDER BRUISING RIBS
January 21, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
THIS REPORT IS NOW SUBMITTED TO MSHA FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING A 104(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR NOT REPORTING AN ACCIDENT OCCURRENCE WITHIN 10 DAYS. EE CLAIMS HE WAS INJURIED ON 1/21/92 AND AFTER FULLY INVESTIGATING THIS ALLEDGED CLAIM. THE COPANY MADE THE DETERMINATION THAT NO INJURY ALLEDGED CLAIM THE COMPANY MADE THE DETERMAINATION THAT NO INJURY OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE ALLEDGE
January 21, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED ON ICE,TWISTED KNEE.WENT TO DR 1-23-92 6:PM. DISABILITY BEGAN 1-24-92.SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR 2-5-92.
January 21, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Cyprus Sierrita Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS, WHILE HE WAS MOVING FERRO PRODUCT WITH OVERHEAD CRANE, SOME OF THE HOT SAND CONTENTS FELL INTO A PUDDLE OF WATER. THE HOT SAND BLEW BACK OUT OF THE WATER ONTO HIM, BURNING HIS NECK AND LEFT SHOULDER.
Flatwoods Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS OPERATING S&S SCOOP AND WAS GOING UNDER POWER CABLE WHEN HE HIT HIS LEIGHT AND SAID HE HURT HIS HEAD.
Nelson Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OILER WAS USING A BELT KNIFE THAT SLIPPED AND JAMMED INTO HIS WRIST BONE.
Elkay Mining Company · Struck by flying object
WALKING BY A S.CAR AS IT WAS TRAVELING.A TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE TIRE RING CAME OFF AND HIT SUBJECT IN THE LEG.
January 21, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Tilden Mining Company L C · Struck against a moving object
OPER LOADER, FROZEN MATERIAL LET LOOSE THE BACK END OF MACHINE IT JARRED EMP IN SEAT HE SAT ON HIS TESTICLE
January 21, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CalPortland Company · Fall down stairs
EE WAS WALKING TURNED HIS ANKLE TOOK ANOTHER STEP AND WENT DOWN.
January 21, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ROOFBOLTING IN 7 TH SOUTH RF BOLT BOARD USED FOR BLOCKING SLID DOWN THE BOOM IT STRUCK ON R LOWER LEG
January 21, 1992
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
JACK FELL STRUCK HIM FORCING TO GROUND, STRUCK HOSES AND CABLES BROKE FRONT TOOTH
EE WAS GETTING OUT OF RAM CAR AND TURNED HIS RIGHT ANKLE IN THE MUD.
January 21, 1992
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jamb Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME WAS MOVING & UNLOADING A 5HP PUMP TO RESET IT IN ANOTHER LOCATION
January 21, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE HOIST WITH THE BUCKET ON THE TRANSPORT LINE. THE BUCKET WAS FULL OF MATERIAL.
Holly Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE CLAIMED BACK INJURY 6 HOURS AFTER SHIFT ENDED. INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED OBSERVATION OF EE THE LAST 2 HOURS OF HIS SHIFT SHOWED NO SIGN OF BACK INJURY WHILE WORKING WITH COAL SHOVEL PUSHING A ND PULLING ON DRILL STEEL ACCIDENT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION REASON FOR LATE REPORT.
January 21, 1992
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jefferson City Zinc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED AND CO WORKER WERE REMOVING A BOOM PIN. AS INJURED LOWERED THE PIN TO THE FLOOR HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. THE PAIN WENT AWAY AND HE DID NOT REPORT IT LATER THAT NIGHT HE REPORTED THE PAIN HAD GOTTEN WORSE.
January 21, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Creek Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CLAMENT BENT OVER TO PICK UP A HANDLE OF WEDGES AND STRAINED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.
January 21, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Solstat Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS LIGHTING A FUEL OIL HEATER WHEN A DOWN DRAFT CAUSED A FLASH BACK TOWARDS THE EMPLOYEES FACE CAUSING SLIGHT BURNS TO FACE & EYES NOT SERIOUS
January 21, 1992
VA · Coal
tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman
POWERED HAULAGE
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS DROPPING SIX RAILROAD CARS FROM TIPPLE TO LOWER END OF #1 TRACK. THE RAILROAD CARS LOST CONTROL WHEN WHEELS STARTED TO SLIDE, STRIKING PARKED RAILROAD CARS, CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO SU FFER LOWER BACK PAIN FROM TEH CONCUSSION OF RAILROAD CARS IMPACT AND/0R PRESSURE EXERTED BY SAFETY BELT WHEN IMPACT OCCURRED.
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REMOVE BEARING FROM MOTOR ANOTHER EMPLOYEE STRUCK BEARING WITH A HAMMER & A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF & EMBEDDED IN THE INJURED PERSONS HAND
January 21, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck by falling object
THIS EE WAS INJURED WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF MATERIAL FELL ONTO THE MINE FLOOR AND STRUCK THE EE S RIGHT LEG WHILE INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT INTO THE ROOF A PIECE OF SLATE MEASURING 6X5X6 FELL ONTO T HE CALF AREA OF THE EE S RIGHT LEG CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION AND BRUISE.
Shannopin Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS WALKING WHEN HE SLIPPED ONA ROCK, TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.
January 21, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Girl Mining Joint Venture · Over-exertion in lifting objects
ALLEGEDLY LIFTING AN IMPELLER APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS FROM SHELF AT WAIST LEVEL. EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING A 12 HOUR SHIFT-6PM 01-20-92 TO 6AM 01-21-92 WHEN THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY LIFTED THE IMPELLER AT WAIST LEVEL AND MOVED TO AN ADJACENT SHELF,ATWAIST LEVEL. NO IMMEDIATE PAIN,REPORTED TO SUPERVISOR ON 01-22-92.EMPLOYEE HAD A LOST IME ACCIDENT ON 09-25-91 SIMILAR WITH BACK PAIN.
PATHWAY STEPPED OUT OF LOCOMOTIVE AND EE STATED THE ANKLE ROLLED OVER.
January 21, 1992
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS CHANGING OUT AN OXYGEN BOTTLE ONT EH WELDING TRUCK BY HIMSELF WHEN HE PICKE DUP THE OXYGEN BOTTLE BY HIMSELF HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
January 21, 1992
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand · Struck by flying object
HAUL TRUCK DRIVER-FOREIGN BODY IN EYE DRIVER DOES NOT RECALL HOW OR WHEN OBJECT GOT INTO EYE.
January 21, 1992
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE DRAGGING A WATER JACK, HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.
January 21, 1992
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Zion Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS DRIVING ROCK TRUCK AND WHEN IT WAS BEING LOADED, IT JARRED THE TRUCK AND HURT HIS BACK.
January 21, 1992
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eagleshire Corp · Struck against stationary object
OPERATOR DROPPED A WRENCH ON THE GROUND.DISMOUNTED FROM MACHINE TO PICK UP WRENCH.INADVERTENTLY STOOD UP INTO BOTTOM OF BUCKET.IMPACT TO SHOULDERS AND UPPER BACK.
Nick Waycaster Stone · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LARGE ROCK STANDING ON ITS END PIPE 2 PEOPLE TRYING TO SPLIT TO BREAK IT DOWN WHEN ROCK BROKE BROKE TOWARD EE MASHING KNEE AGAINST LOADER BUCKET.
January 21, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL WALKING DOWN STEPS IN SUPPLY HOUSE WHILE CARRYING A PIECE OF CABLE.EMPL THOUGHT FEET BECAME TANGLED IN CABLE AND HE FELL DOWN 6 STEPS TO CONCRETE FLOOR.STRUCK HEAD ON A ROTO-BIN AND RIGHT SHOULDER ON STAIR RAIL AND FLOOR.HAD PAIN IN SHOULDER AND NECK.
January 21, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Unimin Specialty Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A ROPE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS SIDE.
January 21, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHEN HE STARTED DOWN THE 9TH FLOOR STEPS IN PLANT HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACK INJURING HIS TAILBONE & BACK
January 21, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
De Condor Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS TRAVELING TO THE SECTION WHEN HE WENT UNDER A LOW PIACE AND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE MINE ROOF AND MAN TRIP CLUB CAR.