Showing the 500 most recent of 2,429 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
February 21, 1992
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Canby Sand & Gravel Co. · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
INDEPENDENT OWNER/OPERATOR/TRUCK DRIVER WALKED BEHIND HIS PUP TRAILER AND AGAINST A STOCKPILE OF SAND.GOING TO CLEAN THE TOP OF TAILGATE OFF.PLACED HIMSELF IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND THE SAN D SLUFFED FROM THE TOP COVERING HIM. WAS WITHOUT OXYGEN 7-10 MINUTES BEFORE BEING UNCOVERED AND GIVEN FIRST AID.
February 20, 1992
CO · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Struck by falling object
LARGE SECTION OF ROOF FELL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF CROSSCUT OFF OF NO 3 ENTRY TWO CROSSCUTS INBY THE ROCK STORAGE DEVELOPMENT SECTION THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS INJURED WAS STANDING BETWEEN THE LAS T TWO ROWS OF PERMANENT SUPPORT MARKING PLACES ON THE ROOF FOR THE NEXT ROW OF BOLTS TO BE INSTALLED SECTION OF ROCK APPROX 3FT LONG X21/2FT WIDE & 3TO 8IN DISLODGED BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKIN
February 18, 1992
IL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object
SIC OPERATOR STATED HE HAD OBSERVED THE FOREMAN(VICTIM) ALONG THE INBY RIBLINE OF CROSSCUT THE SIC WAS TRAVELING THROUGH THE SIC OPR MADE AN EXTRA WIDE TURN INTO CROSSCUT TO AVOID HITTING FORE MAN WHEN HE FELT CAR RUN UPON SOMETHING HE STOPPED & OBSERVED VICTIM UNDER THE BOOM OF THE SIC
February 12, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fast Track Production Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT AWAY FROM BOLTS & LANDED ON END AWAY FROM EMPLOYEE THEN FALLING UNDERNEATH CANOPY ONTO EMPLOYEE & AGAINST THE BOLTER ITSELF-FATAL
Utah Fuel Company · Struck by falling object
FATALLY INJURED PERSON WAS STANDING ON HEAD OF CONTINUOUS MINER CUTTING A CROSS BAR TO LENGTH WHEN BROW AT EDGE OF ROOF FALL FELL STRICKING HIM A FEW SECONDS LATER THE RIB CAME IN THIS AREA WA S SUPPORTED WITH ROOF BOLTS BUT AREA WHICH FELL WAS PART OF A FAULT ZONE IN THE CENTER OF THE ENTRY
February 7, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
Fatality · MACHINERY
Essroc Materials Inc · Struck by falling object
A LABORER/CRANE OPERATOR WITH APPX 20 YRS EXPERIENCE WORKING ON & OPERATING CRANES WAS KILLED WHEN,AGAINST THE STRICT & EXPLICIT INSTRUCTIONS OF HIS FOREMAN,HE GOT UNDERNEATH THE CRANE BOOM AN D KNOCKED OUT 2 PINS WITHOUT MOVING THE PENNANT LINES TO THEIR CORRECT POSITION.HAD COMPLETED TRAINING ON THE CORRECT AND SAFE PROCEDURE.HAD ALSO PERFORMED IDENTICAL PROCED.4 TIMES /LAST 6 WK
February 5, 1992
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Creek Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
THEY WERE MINING THE WING OF THE RIGHT PILLAR WHEN A MASSIVE ROOF FALL OCCURRED TRAPPING THREE PEOPLE CAUSING THE FATAL TO ONE PERSON
River Ridge Coal Inc · Struck by flying object
FLYROCK HIT BLASTER CAUSING FATAL UPPER BODY INJURY.
February 29, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Excel Mineral Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE HAD UNCLOGGED THE HOPPER IN TANK 1 MILL 2 AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REINSTALLING A COVER WHEN THE COVER DROPPED ON THE BELT. THE EE GRABBED THE COVER, WHEN THE MOVING BELT CONTACTED HIS LEF T HAND, TRAPPING THE FINGERS OF HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE HOPPER AND THE GUIDE.
February 28, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vandalia Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LETTING LIFTING JACK DOWN JACK KICKED OUT WT FELL ON R THUMB SEVERED TIP
February 28, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING AND MOVING LARGE ROCKS IN THE CREEK BED,THE EMPLOYEE DEVELOPED A HERNIA.
February 27, 1992
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Buzzi Unicem USA · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CRUSHING INJURY TO RIGHT HAND WITH AMPUTATION OF RIGHT LITTLE FINGER JUST BELOW FINGER NAIL AND MULTIPLE LACERATION OF 2,3 AND 4TH FINGER AND DORSUM OF HAND.
February 25, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
drill helper
MACHINERY
Cyprus Miami Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
3-MAN DRILL CREWS WERE LOWERING 5" CASING FROM CAROUSEL DOWN A 6 1/2 OPEN DRILL HOLE.EMPL WAS ON BACKSIDE OF DRILL MAST WITH SAFETY BELT AND LANYARD ON WITH FEET RESTING ON A 6" X-BRACE. WAS L EANING BACK IN SAFETY BELT CLEAR OF ALL MOVING APARTS WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING.INADVERTENTLY GRABBED THE 2" HOISTING CHAINS JUST ABOVE SPROCKETS AS THEY ROTATED INTO HIS FINGERS ON BOTH HANDS
February 25, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Newmont USA Limited · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CHANGING DRILL STEEL, STEEL CAME LOOSE, CATCHING EMPLOYEE'S LEFT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND THE DRILL DECK.
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE & 4 OTHER EMPLOYEES WAS PLACING A RAILBAR ON A OVERCAST FOUNDATION WHEN THE INJURED EMPLOYEE FEINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEN THE RAILBAR BEING SLID INTO PLACE & A RAILBAR THAT WAS ALREADY THERE
February 17, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
MACHINERY
Aggregate Processors Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
WHILE WORKING ON CUTTER CHAIN ON THE DREDGE THE VICTIM'S GLOVE WAS CAUGHT BY A V-BELT AND PULLED HIS FINGER INTO THE SHIV. WORKERS HAD TO RUN THE CHAIN TO GET ALL THE SLACK OUT OF IT. THEN BLO CK THE BELT TO PREVENT THE SLACK FROM RUNNING BACK. THE VICTIM TRIED TO BLOCK THE BELT BE FOR IT STOPPED.
February 17, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T & T Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MINER PULLED INTO #6 HEADING ON 2 WEST SECTION.I.NAME WAS DRAGGING THE MINER CABLE OUT OF ROAD TO RUN BUGGY WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LEFT TESTICLE.
Brushy Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PULLING PUMP OUT F WATER AND MUD. HAD PAIN IN RIGHT GROIN AREA.
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING STEEL LINER PLATE IN CHUTE.
February 13, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Happy Hollow Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL HELPING UNLOAD SPOOL OF DRAGLINE CABLE FROM A TRUCK.WHEN EMPL WAS LIFTING SPOOL,FELT A STRAIN IN ABDOMEN.EMPL LAST DATE AT WORK 2-17-92.
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PINCHED THUMB BETWEEN LADDER AND WOOD FRAME.
February 12, 1992
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Eddy Potash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
RAILROAD CAR MOVED, EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CLIMB ON CAR TO SET BRAKE. HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HIS RIGHT FOOT GOT CAUGHT UNDER WHEEL.
Peabody Western Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME INSTALLING DUMP ROPE SOCKET WEDGE BACK INTO PLACE.WAS HOLDING AND GUIDING THE WIRE ROPE AND WEDGE WHEN FINGER GOT CAUGHT AS THE CABLE WAS PULLED TO TIGHTEN THE SLACK,CAUSING AMPUTATION OF NAIL AND SOFT TISSUE OF LEFT MIDDLE FINGERTIP
February 10, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Armstrong Cement & Supply Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED HAD CONDITION LAST YEAR 1991. PATIENT HAD TROUBLE AGAIN 2-10-92 GOING IN HOSPITAL TO HAVE PROBLEM FIXED.
February 10, 1992
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southwest Paving Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE SENT TO CRUSHER TO HELP INSTALL NEW 1" FLOOR PLATE ON FEEDER. PLATE HUNG UP ON BOLT HOLE. EE PUSHED PLATE FREE BUT IT SWUNG TOWARD HIM, CATCHING FINGER BETWEEN PLATE A FEEDER BRACING.
Yager Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING A PIECE OF METAL TO BE WELDED IN A CHUTE MAN WAS NOT DETERMINED JOB RELATED UNTIL 02-21-92 FAMILY DOC ADVISED HIM TO STAY OFF WORK UNTIL 02-21-92 AT WHICH TIME HE SEEN A SPECIALIST & W AS DETERMINED JOB RELATED MAN HAS TO RETURN FOR SURGERY ON MARCH 4 1992 HE RETURNED TO WORK 02-24-92
Homestake Mining Company of California · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REHANGING PIPE.HE HAD USED A HACKSAW TO SAW TWO THIRDS OF THE WAY THROUGH THE PIPE HANGER AND WAS BREAKING THE REMAINDER OF THE HANGER.WHEN THE PIPE CAME DOWN IT HIT THE WALL AND HIS FINGER WA S IN BETWEEN THE SECTIONS OF PIPE.
February 7, 1992
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING SUPPLIES ON SCOOP-HE WAS STANDING ON CAR OF MATERIAL.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE STOPPED SCOOP-LOWERED BUCKET-DE-ENERGIZED SCOOP AND STARTED TO GET OUT.SCOOP ROLLED,PINNING INJURED B ETWEEN SIDE OF SCOOP BLADE AND MATERIAL CAR,AFTER HE HAD STEPPED DOWN AND BEGAN LOADING ROOF BOLTS ONTO SCOOP.MACHINE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT DOWNHILL GRADE.
February 5, 1992
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Materion Natural Resources · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS BENDING A PIECE OF METAL 1/4"X3"X6" IN THE METAL BREAK. INJURED WAS HOLDING TH EPIECE OF METAL AND AS THE BIT STARTED TO BEND THE METAL, INJURED'S THUMB WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE ME TAL AND TE BIT, SLICING OFF THE FLESHY TIP OF THE LEFT THUMB.
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HELPING PUSH A CABINET BACK AGAINST A WALL AND FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN RIGHT GROIN. SUSTAINED PARTIAL INDIRECT HERNIA.
February 1, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Inc · Struck by falling object
AS HE WAS INSTALLING RAIL,THE RAIL DROPPED ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.THIS CUT AND FRACTURED HIS FINGER.THE FINGER WAS AMPUTATED AT THE 2ND JOINT BY A SURGEON.
February 29, 1992
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Plateau Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS LIFTING VARIOUS OBJECTS, WHILE WORKING ON SATURDAY, AND LATER ON THAT NIGHT AT HOME HIS BACK STARTED HURTING BADLY.
February 29, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Roberts Brothers Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
ELMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING WOODEN PROPS AND FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE WORKE DHIS NEXT SHIFT ON 3-2-92 REPORTED HIS ACCIDENT ON 3-3-92.
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
REMOVING LAG BOARDS FROM FLASE TOP ALONG MAIN LINE CAUGHT FINGERS BETWEEN BOARD AND CRIB.
February 29, 1992
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data
EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN MANBUS UNDER OLD #8 BELT OVERCAST ON THE WEST TRACK WHEN A MANBUS WAS DRIVEN INTO HIS MANBUS BY A LOCOMOTIVE WITH ONE CAR OF BLOCKS. EMPLOYEE HAS EXPERIENCED RECURRING PAIN AS A RESULT OF THIS INJURY. EE RETURNED TO WORK FEB 7, 92 AND WENT OFF AGAIN ON FEB 29 AND RETURNED BACK TO WORK ON APRIL 19, 1992.
February 29, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
POWERED HAULAGE
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS OPERATING THE CRANE OF A DREDGE WHEN A SUDDEN MOVMENT OF THE DREDGE CAUSED HIM TO SPRAIN HIS RIGHT LEG.
February 29, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Diamond Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION PLACING BELT STRUCTURE ON ELEVATED BELT HANGERS. AS HE LIFTED APIECE OF STRUCUTRE OVER HIS HEAD, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT CHEST.
February 29, 1992
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LOST FOOTING FROM TRUCK, FELL TO GROUND BREAKING L WRIST AND CUT TOP OF HEAD
February 29, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS HELPING TO PUT A RUB RAIL BACK ON A MINER USING A ROCK BAR WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK EXTENDING DOWN THE BACK OF BOTH LEGS.
February 29, 1992
WV · Coal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
3RD 028-0 SECITON. EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE BY HAND AND HE SLIPPED AND HIS RIGHT LEG WENT UNDER HIS BODY CAUSING HIM TO SPRAIN HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
February 29, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lowell Dunn Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE OPERATOR TRIED TO PICK UP A DRAG CABLE BY HIMSELF AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK HE THINKS.THE OPERATOR IS NOT SURE THOUGH THAT THIS CAUSED THE ACCIDENT.
Birchfield Mining Inc · Struck by flying object
28670EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS REMOVING LINKS FROM ROLLER CHAIN DRIVING PINS OUT OF CHAIN WITH HAMMER, PIN SHATTERED STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT & FRONT LEG.
Adena Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A 5HP MOTOR & STRAINED HIS BACK
February 29, 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 WORKING WITH COME-ALONGS AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER LEFT ABDOMEN. EMPLOYEE NOITIFIED SUPERVSIOR BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 11-10-92. EMPLOYEE DID NOT LOSE ANY TI ME UNTIL 11-10-92.
February 29, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURED WAS SUING A SLATE BAR TO REPLACE A TRAM MOTOR TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER AND EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN AFTER EATING DINNER.
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT BRATTICE BLOCK WHEN FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
February 29, 1992
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lobb Mining · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS DISEMBARKING FROM BULLDOZER TO REFUEL & SLIPPED OFF TRACKS CONDITIONS WERE WET MUDDY & SLIPPERY THIS RESULTED IN INJURY TO LOWER LEFT BACK INJURY NOT CONFIRMED BY PHYSICIAN UNTIL 03-28-92 BY ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURNCE CO WC#531503 EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 5 DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT
February 29, 1992
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STEPPING UP ON LADDER AND FELT SOMETHING SNAP IN LEG AT RIGHT KNEE.
Nugent Sand Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
CHANGING SCREEN CLOTH ON AN 8X20 SCREEN DECK,PUSHING UPWARD TO REMOVE SCREEN CLOTH CAUSING HERNIA.
Trojan Mining · Contact with hot objects or substances
INJURED WAS POURING COAL OUT OF BUCKET INTO OPEN FORGE. THE BUCKET HAD DIESEL FUEL IN BOTTOM OF IT CAUSING A FLASH BURN TO INJURED'S HAND.
February 29, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE STANDING BESIDE RAILCAR AS RAILS WERE BEING PULLED OFF RAIL HIT AND BOUNCED ON FOOT.
February 28, 1992
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peres Processing Inc · Struck by falling object
WAS REMOVING GAL FROM GRID AND LUMP OF COAL FELL ON LEFT FOOT RESULTING IN INJURY TO LEFT FOOT.
February 28, 1992
IL · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE WALKING ON 29A SIRVE BOX COVER. HE HYPEREXTENTED HIS AT KNEE.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN THE FACE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE RELAY BAR.
February 28, 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 pulling or pushing objects
PULLING BELT STANDS STRAINED GROIN
February 28, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPL FELL TO FLOOR WHEN USING AIR HOSE AS A HANDHOLD WHILE MOUNTING SCRAPER.THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF MGMT DISCOVERING THAT THE 2 DAY ABSENCE WAS DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT.
I NAME WAS SAMPING RAILROAD CARS & FELL TO THEGROUND LANDING ON HIS BACK & HIP & THEN STRIKING HIS HEAD TO THE GROUND
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRIPPED BY S/C CABLE WHILE WALKING ACROSS THE SECTION LANDING ON HIS HIP. HE DID NOT LOSE ANY TIME OR GET ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL THE DATE STATED IN ITEM 6. THIS INJURY HAPPEN ED ON 02-28-92. HE IS OFF BECAUSE OF BACK PAIN. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST PROBLEM HE HAS HAD WITH HIS BACK.
February 28, 1992
AL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES HE STEPPED ON AN OBJECT WHILE WALKING THE BELT SLOPE OUT OF THE MINE RESULTING IN A SPRAIN TO HIS KNEE. COMPLICATION AND PERSISTING PAIN AND SORENESS CAUSED THE INJURED TO BECO ME LOST TIME. THE FIRST LOST WORK DAY WAS 4-9-92. NO NEW INJURY WAS INVOLVED.
February 28, 1992
OH · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buckeye Industrial Mining Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING ONTO THE DOZER WITH CAT SPADS IN HIS HAND. WHEN HE PUT THE SPADS AWAY HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM, AND HE FELL ABOUT ONE FOOT. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF AND IN DOING THAT HURT HIS NECK.
February 28, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO WATCH A SMALL DIKE AREA AND TO NOTIFY CO-WORKERS IF IT OVERFLOWED. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO CHECK THE FLOW IN A 16" PIPE BY USING HIS FOOT. HIS RIGHT LEG BECAME LODGED IN THE PIPE. WATER TEMP WAS 52 DEGREES.
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UNLOADING SUPPLIES STEPPED ON PIN BOARD SLIPPED TWISTED KNEE
February 28, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hobet Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING PLASTIC WIRE TIES WITH A KNIFE WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HAND ON A METAL GUARD
Dixie Fuel Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EE WAS RUNNING DIESEL SCOOP INHALED DIESEL FUMES AND DEVELOPED A HEADACHE.
February 28, 1992
AL · Coal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
OTHER
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE BENT DOWN TO GO UNDER THE BROW IN THE BOTTOM. AS HE DID THIS, HE FELT EXTREME PAIN IN HIS MID BACK. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON 1-23-92 AND STARTED LOSING TIME AGAIN ON 2-28-92.
February 28, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
GOT LEFT HAND CAUGHT IN A DRILL.
Illinois Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS CLEANING OFF THE TRACKS ON THE HATACHI SHOVEL WHEN HE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS SHOULDER ON THE HANDRAIL CAUSING INJURY.
February 28, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martiki Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE SAID, HE WAS REPLACING HEADLIGHT ON 992C LOADER, HE SAID, HE WAS HOLDING LIGHT BULB IN ONE HAND TRYING TO PULL PLUG FROM BULB, WHEN THE BULB BROKE IN HIS HAND, CUTTING RIGHT THUMB AT TOP JOINT.
EE WAS STANDING IN THE SCOOP BUCKET LOADING A CHARGER CABLE AND FELL DOWN THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURED THUMB.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING SUPPLIES. HE STARTED LOSING TIME AGAIN ON 2-28-92 DUE TO CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH THIS BACK INJURY. ALREADY MISSED TIME IN 88 AND RETURNED,
February 28, 1992
IL · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE OPERATING THE LONGWALL SHEARER ON PANEL 17 A ROCK RFELL FROM IN FRONT OF THE SHIELD HIT THE SHEARER & BOUNCED OFF & STRUCK THE INJURED ON THE RT ARM & RT LEG
February 28, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Daniels Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MINER WAS OPERATING A HYDRAULIC CHAIN SAW CUTTING TIMBERS. THE SAW KICKED UP AND IT LANDED ON HAND CUTTING IT.
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE TRIPPED ON THE RUBBER MATS COVERING THE FLOOR OF THE TITE PAK STANDS. HE S LEFT FOOT WAS WEDGED BETWEEN THE PALLET ROLLERS AND ROBBER MAT.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL TIGHTENING BOLT ON A HEADER WHEN RACHET SLIPPED AND HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN NECK AND LEFT UPPER ARM.
February 28, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argos Puerto Rico Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS GETTING UP A HEAVY BOX TO THE TRUCK WHEN THE FEEL STRONG PAIN IN THE WAIST
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING A 5/16 SOCKET HEAD BOLT OUT OF COVER AND STRAINED BACK.
February 28, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
AT APPROX 200 PM ON 2/28/92, EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN A THERMO COUPLE WITH PIPE WRENCH AND HAMMER WHEN HE PULLED MUSCLE IN NECK AND SHOULDER AREA.
E J Breneman Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE & EE WERE LIFTING ACETYLENE TANKS FROM THE GROUND & PLACING THEM IN RACKS ON THE BACK OF THE PICK-UP TRUCK EE WAS HOLDING THE BOTTOM OF THE CYCLINDER & WHILE PLACING IT IN THE RACK HIS FING ER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CYCLINDER & THE RACK
February 28, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS WRIST AND IS BACK ON RESTRICTED WORK AS OF FEB 28,1992.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE PUTTING CHAIN TOGETHER ON CO BUS CHANNEL LOCK PIERS SLIPPED AND EE HIT HIS FINGER ON UNDERSIDE OF BUS AND CUT HIS LEFT THUMB.
The Coteau Properties Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN AFTER WORKING IN THE SHOP IN AN AWKWARD POSITION
February 28, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
Old Ben Coal Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
PUTTING PATIO BLOCKS ON AN OVERCAST STRAINED HIS BACK. STARTED MISSING TIME 7-6-91.
H B Mellott Estate Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
HE WAS CLEANING TORCH TIP ON OXYGEN ACETYLENE, HE OPENED TORCH AND WAS GETTING READY TO LIGHT IT WHEN A SPARK FROM A GINDER IGNITED GASES THAT WERE BUILDING UP UNDER HIS FLANNEL SHIRT.
February 28, 1992
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
LeClaire Investments Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
A BOULDER WAS IN JAW AND EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A SMALL ONE INTO THE JAW WITH HIS LEG WHEN HIS KNEE POPPED.
February 28, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS ALONG THE RIB LINE THE RIB ROLLED OUT AGAINST THE OPERATOR PUSHING HIM UP AGAINST THE ROOF BOLTER CAUSING HIS HAND TO PUSH BACKWARDS.
February 28, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
I NAME WAS ATTEMPTING TO FREE BOLT & NUT OF FLASHING CLAMP WHEN BOLT BROKE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE BALANCE FALLING 3 1/2 FEET OFF OF LADDER ONTO CEMENT SLAB
February 28, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aero Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE SLOPE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET SURFACE AND FELL INJURING HIS BACK.
February 28, 1992
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Andalex Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER AND WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A STUCK STEEL. HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND THE STEEL DURING ROTATION CAUSING INJURY TO HIS RIGHT HAND FINGER.
February 28, 1992
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bean'S Lime & Stone Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
CLEARING OFF LAND STRAINED SELF
Barrett Paving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WORKING CON THE SHOP FURNACE AND WAS WEARING SAFETY EYE PROTECTION(EITHER SAFETY GOGGLES OR WELDING HELMET DEPENDING ON WORK BEING DONE.)HE STATES HE DOES NOT KNOW H OW THE FOREIGN BODY GOT INTO HIS EYE.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WORKING A COME A LONG PULLING A 50 TON RAM JACK FROM THE 169 SHIELD THE JACK GOT HUNG AND THE COME A LONG PULLED TIGHT WHEN THE JACK CAME LOOSE IT SWUNG AROUND STRIKING EE RIGHT KNEE.
Divita Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
MINE OPERATOR WAS FINISHING UP A CUT AND STARTING TO BACK UP WHEN DRAW ROCK FELL ON TOP OF MINER. WHEN ROCK HIT MINER, A PIECE ABOUT 18" WIDE, 30" LONG AND 3" THICK, SLID ON OPERATORS DECK, HI TTING OPERATOR ON THE LEFT LEG- KNEE AREA.
February 28, 1992
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM MANTRIP TO THE SECTION,AND WAS CARRYING A BOX OF DRINKING WATER.WHEN HE WENT TO SET THE WATER DOWN AT THE FEEDER AREA,THE EMPLOYEE COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN BACK UP.EMPLOY EE HAS A PAST HISTORY OF BACK PROBLEMS.
February 28, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE INSTALLING HIS FIRST BOLT A PIECE OF ROCK 5FTX2FTX6IN FELL & STRUCK THE CANOPY SLID OFF & FELL BACK ONTO THE INJURED UNDERNEATH THE CANOPY
McElroy Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
TRACK HAULAGE AT DUMP LOADED TRACK.PULLING LOADED TRIP FO CARS WITH #1 MOTOR.MOTOR CAME UNCOUPLED FROM TRIP AMD SHOT FORWARD.WHEN PULLING CONTROLLER BACK-IT WENT ON ELECTRIC BRAKE AND LOADS HI T MOTOR FROM BEHIND.
February 28, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
Marmoles Paonazzo Inc · Struck against a moving object
THE SUPPORT OF THE BALL FOR SOME REASON MOVED TOWARD THE CRAWLER CRANE HITTING THE SIDE AND TOP OF THE OPERATOR CABIN CAUSING THE ACCIDENT AND INJURING THE OPERATOR.
February 28, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE SHOVELING COAL AROUND CONVEYOR BELT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
February 28, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
A PINNER OPERATOR WHILE STARTING HIS STEEL IN THE ROOF A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AROUND THE BIT AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIS FINGER.
February 28, 1992
TN · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
B G L Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JACKING RAIL MTR ON TRACK JACK BAR SLIPPED HITTING EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT EAR CUT RIGHT EAR LOBE.
Shady Lane Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
OPER TRACTOR HIT BOTTOM HE BOUNCED BACK PROBLEMS
February 28, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING BOX OF GLUE HURT BACK
Crockett Collieries (Ky) Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
ACCORDING TO INFORMATION GATHERED FROM HIM THE PUMP MOTOR WAS GIVING OFF AN ODOR AND WAS HOT. AFTER APPROX. 15 MIN. EXPOSURE HE BECAME NAUSEATED AND PARKED THE SCOOP. EE WAS TAKEN TO DR. FOR E XAMINATION DIAGNOSIS-SMOKE INHALATION.
February 28, 1992
TX · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Farco Mining Company Of Texas · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE EE WAS SHOVELING COAL.
February 28, 1992
PA · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPER SCOOP BUCKET WAS FULL, OTHER EMP THREW TIE ON BUCKET IT SLID OVER HIT EMP ON EYES 4 STITCHES
February 28, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS CARRYING TWO MASON BLOCKS ON HIS LOWER BACK WHEN HE TURNED HIS BODY TO DUMP THEM HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT LEG, CALF AREA. INJURED WAS CARRYING THE BLOCKS APPROX. 90 F T.
Carter-Roag Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING BELT IN MIDDLE OF TRACK WITH SLATE BAR RECOVERING BELT. END OF BELT CAUGHT BAR, HITTING THE EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SIDE OF FACE, CRACKING HIS LEFT CHEEK BONE IN TWO PLACES.
February 28, 1992
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rogers Group, Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON PLATFORM OF INADEQUATE STRENGTH TO SUPPORT HIS WEIGHT, WHILE DOING REAPIRS, EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF TWO EXPERIENCED MAINTENANCE OPERATORS. EMPLOYEE BROKE H IS LEG IN TWO PLACES.
February 28, 1992
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asphalt Paving Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE STRAINED HIS BACK AGAIN ON 02-28-92 WHILE SHOVELING 10 OR 15 MINUTES.EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO DR FOR X-RAYS ALSO RECEIVED MRI AND INCREASED HIS THERAPY FOR 3 WEEKS WITH THERAPI ST TEACHING A HOME PROGRAM FOR STRENGTHNING HIS BACK MUSCLES.
February 28, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STARTED MISSING AGAIN 02-28-92.
February 28, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Struck against stationary object
AS HE WAS EXITING THE COOLER,HE STRUCK HIS HEAD FIRMLY AGAINST THE OVERHEAD MONORAIL.LAST WORKED 04-29-92.
INJURED WAS REMOVING CRIB BLOCKS FROM A SCOOP BLADE ON 6 NORTH LONGWALL SECTION THERE WAS A CRUSH BLOCK ON TOP OF THE CRIB BLOCKS WHICH ROLLED OFF THE STACK AND STRUCK INJURED S LEFT HAND WHIC H WAS POSITIONED ON THE NEXT CRIB BLOCK TO BE REJMOVED FROM THE BOTTOM ON THE SCOOP BLADE. THE CRUSH BLOCK FELL APPROX 2 FT BEFORE STRIKING INJURED S HAND INJURED STATED HE DID NOT SEE THE CR
February 27, 1992
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
Mc Clanahan Rock Products · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WAS DOING SOME WELDING AT IMPACT WANTED TO CUT A PIECE OF STEEL INTO AFTER CUTTING ROLLED STEEL OVER TO SEE IF CUT THRU IT DIDNT SO HE STRADDLE THE PIECES OF STEEL CUT LOOSE THE PLACE THAT DIN T CUT THRU WHEN IT BROKE LOOSE & FELL OVER KNOCKING HIM OFF BALANCE & HE FELL & BROKE SMALL BONE IN LEFT LEG
February 27, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elkay Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE REPORTED ACCIDENT ON 2-27-92 HAD X-RAY'S AND CONDTIONED WORKING. ON 3-9-92 HE RETURNED TO THE DOCTOR AND WAS PUT ON BED REST. EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ROOF BOLTER CABLE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
February 27, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
War Eagle Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FRONT GUARD WAS LOOSE ON MANTRIP VEHICLE AS MANTRIP WENT THRU AIRLOCK DOORS THE GUARD CAUGHT THE EDGE OF THE DOOR AND STRUCK THE EE IN THE UPPER POSTION OF HIS BODY.
February 27, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Warren W Fane Inc · Flash burns (welding)
EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING PERSON WELDING USING WRONG WELDING SHIELD
February 27, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
WHILE ELECTRIC ARC WELDING, EMPLOYEE WAS FLASHED BY ELECTRIC ARC WHEN HIS WELDING HOOD 3WAS NOT IN POSITION. EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED THE NEXT MORNING OF SORE EYES AND WENT TO HSI DOCTOR WHO SAID TO REST HIS EYES FOR A DAY.
February 27, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Pacific Milling Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING DRIVE COMPUND ON PRODUCTION LOADER #5218 AND NOTICE A PAIN IN HIS CHEST.
February 27, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lion Mining Company · Struck by flying object
WORKER WAS USING A CHISEL AND A HAMMER ON THE KEEPR PORTION OF A CONVEYOR CHAIN LIN FOR A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A SMALL PORTION OF THE KEEPER BROKE OFF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT EYE AND INJURED IT. WORKER HAD SAFETY GLASSES ON, BUT THE SIDESHIELDS WERE REMOVED ON THE. DOCTOR'S SAY IT IS TOO EARLY TO EVALUATE EYE YET.
February 27, 1992
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big River Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A STEEL PLATE WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.
February 27, 1992
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Central Sand Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
HOT METAL POPPED UP AND HIT THE EMP ON CORNEA OF R EYE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CLOSING RAILROAD CAR DOOR WITH A BAR AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK.
FALL. WORKING ON TAIL OF STACKER BELT.
February 27, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING UP AN ELECTRIC HAND OPERATED FORKLIFT HE RAN OVER HIS FOOT. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A SOFT TISSUE INJURY, RIGHT FOOT, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
February 27, 1992
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
OTHER
Dravo Lime Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
UPON RAISING FROM A SITTING POSITION EMPL TURNED AND ANKLE GAVE WAY CAUSING FRACTURE OF RIGHT ANKLE.WAS WEARING LOW TOP BOOTS WITHOUT STEEL TOE.EMPLS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR STEEL TOE BOOTS AT AL L TIME.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THREE DIFFERENT DESCRIPTIONS ON HOW THIS ALLEDGED INCRENT OCCURRED. HE STEPPED INTO A RAIL JEEP AND SLIPPED HITTING HIS KNEE. OR HE SLIPPED ON TRACK RAIL SLIPPED AND TWISTED HI S KNEE OR HE STEPPED BETWEEN RAIL AND LATCH POINYT TWISTING HIS KNEE.
February 27, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Reynolds Metals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SWINGING SLEDGE HAMMER, HIT VALVE GLANCED OFF AND HIT LEG.
Basin Resources Inc. · Struck against stationary object
THE VICTIM WAS CARRYING A SACK OF SACKRETE WHEN HE STEPPED ON A BROKEN CEMENT BLOCK TWISTING HIS KNEE.
February 27, 1992
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING FROM THE SECTION TO THE BOTTOM IN A MANTRIP WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY BUMPED HIS KNEE AGAINST THE FRONT FRAME OF MANTRIP.EMPLOYEE HAD KNEE PADS ON AT THE TIME.WAS NOT REPORTED TO C OMPANY UNTIL 02-28-92.AFTER RECEIVING MEDICAL REPORTS AND INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED IT WAS CONFIRMED ON 03-12-92 THAT THIS IS A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.
February 27, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE HAVING COMPLICATIONS WITH LEG FROM SURGERY DUE TO ORIGINAL ACCIEENT ON 08-02-91 PAIN IN LEG & POSSIBLE CYST ORIGINAL ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN ANOTHER TRUCK BACKED OUT OF STARTING LINE & HIT EMPLOYEE CAB OF TRUCK IN THE SIDE OF CAB CAB WAS PUSHED IN ON EMPLOYEE & CAUSED HER RT LEG TO HIT SHIFT COLUMN
EE ALLEGES HE WAS CARRYING A CRIB BLOCK WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Cave Branch Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A JACKHAMMER TO HELP GET ROCK READY TO LOAD A SHOT, WHEN EMPLOYEE WALKED OUT ONTO THE ROCK AND EMPLOYEE FELL AND HIT HIS ELBOW ON THE ROCK. EMPLOYEE WORKE DUP UNTIL 3-11-92 AND HAS BEEN OFF SINCE THATE DATE.
February 27, 1992
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
drill operator
MACHINERY
SAMPLE RETURN SUPPORT BRACKET WELDS BROKE, PIPE FELL STRUCK EMP ON L SHOULDER
February 27, 1992
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS USING WASH DOWN HOSE WHEN IT CAUGHT ON SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND AS HE PULLED HOSE HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
February 27, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS TRYING TO FIND A HYDRAULIC OIL LEAK ON THE MINER AND THE PRESSURE FROM THE LEAK CUT HIS FINGER ALLOWING THE HYD. OIL TO ENTER HIS FINGER.
February 27, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Radec Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING TOP WITH ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK (12X12INX1IN) FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND & WRIST EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND WAS ON MACHINE CONTRO L LEVERS
February 27, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Toney'S Branch Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING ON CHAIN HOIST WHEN CHAIN BROKE STRIKING HIKM ON RIGHT LEG.
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING UNDERGROUND WATER LINE BLEW UP
February 27, 1992
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Cr Kendall Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING THE TONGUE OP ON THE LIGHT PLANT TO ATTACH IT TO THE BALL ON THE BUMPER OF AN PICKUP TRUCK. INJURED RETURNED TO HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT BUT DID NOT RECIEVE MEDICAL ASSITA NTS UNTIL 3-16-92 AT WHICH TIME INJURED WAS INSTRUCTED TO REST THE INJURIED AREA.
February 27, 1992
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Monterey Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL MOVING ARM OF BOLTER INWARD TO CENTER OF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF CLOD 39" X 6' X 3" FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING EMPL ON LOWER BACK.
February 27, 1992
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Flash burns (welding)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING NEAR ANOTHER MECHANIC THAT WAS WELDING NEAR HIM,EMPLOYEE ACCIDENTALLY LOOKED AT WELDING ARC.FEBRUARY 29 AND MARCH 1 WERE HIS SCHEDULED DAYS OFF.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
AT 3 EAST JUNCITON ON MAINLINE HAULAGE GETTING OUT OF LOCOMOTIVE TO THROW SWITCH. STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL FRACTURING LEFT ANKLE.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE MAN WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT WHEN A RIB ROLLED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT LEG CAUSING A FRACTURE.
Atlas Gold Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A TOOL BOX UP WOODEN STEPS AT HIS OFFICE, WHEN THE BOTTOM STEP SLIPPED. EE APPEARED TO BE IN ALOT OF PAIN, EMT'S WERE CALLED, THEY PUT HIM ON A BACK BOARD AND NECK BRACE, PUT HIM IN THE AMBULANCE AND TOOK HIM TO ELKO GENERAL HOSPITAL.
February 27, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE WALKING AROUND A TRACTOR IN THE 2 PORTAL SHOP INJURED STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.HE ALSO STRAINED A MUSCLE ON THE INSIDE OF HIS LEG ABOVE THE KNEE.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
I.NAME BOOMING DOWN A LOAD OF CRIB TIES WITH A LOAD BINDER.I.NAME PUSHED DOWN ON BINDER AND GOT FINGER -LITTLE-CAUGHT IN THE BINDER.
February 27, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Aberry Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING ROOF WHEN A ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT EAR AND HAND.
Rb Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TIGHTENING BOLTS ON CONT HAULAGE SYSTEM WITH RATCHET FELT PAIN IN ARM
February 27, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED SAID THAT HE WAS CHANGING THE FUEL FILTERS ON A CAT G16 MOTOR GRADER.HE STARTED TO GET OFF AND JUMPED ONTO A BERM CONSTRUCTED OF SOFT MATERIAL AND HIS ANKLE TURNED.
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED AND CO WORKER WERE LIFTING A 55 GALLON DRUM OF LIQUID DUST SUPRESSANT INTO SCOOP BUCKET WHEN THE BARRELL SLIPPED ON THE SCOOP BUCKET CAUSING INJURED TO TWIST SUDDENLY.
February 27, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A SPLICE ON A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AND AS HE STRUCK THE CRIMBPING TOOL WITH A HAMMER IT GLANCED AND STRUCK HIS HAND FRACTURING AND LACERATING HIS THUMB.
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
THE INJURED WAS TRAVELING WITH MSHA MINE INSPECTOR ON 14 DEV SOUTH AND WAS WALKING IN THE TRACK ENTRY NEAR THE PUMP S WHEN HE STEPPED ON A VICTRAULIC COUPLING AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE AND FO OT CAUSING A STRAIN MEDICAL INFORMATION TO SUB.
February 27, 1992
UT · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sunnyside Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS IN A TOOL BOX GETTING SOME BELT SPLICING MATERIAL WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN 2 ROOFBOLTS & HIT HIM IN THE HEAD
February 27, 1992
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS HELPING MAKE SPLICE ON END OF LONGWALL BELT.HE LEANED OVER BELT LINE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON TOP AND HIT HIM ON LEFT HEEL.
February 27, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sharples Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED RECEIVED LACE4RATIONS AROUND EYE DUE TO NOT USING A GUIDE WHILE REMOVING A PINSTEEL FROM TOP. A PINWRENCH SLIPPED AND HIT HIS EYE.
February 27, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colony Bay Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I NAME SAID THAT HE HAD FINISHED FILLING THE ANFO PRELL TRUCK HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN WHEN HE SLIPPED & CAUGHT HIS SELF
February 27, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paybra Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT AND SAID HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
February 27, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
AS HE WAS HELPING TO INSTALL APIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE HE LIFTED A PIECE OF CONVEYOR BELT.HE SUFFERED AN ALLEGED STRAINED BACK AS HE LIFTED THE CONVEYOR BELT.
February 27, 1992
PA · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED RAN MEMBER WAS PULLING A SLOWLY ROTATING DRILL STEEL OUT OF A BOLT HOLE IN THE MINE ROOF AS HE PULLED ON THE STEEL WHICH WAS STICKING IN THE HOLE HIS GOVE CAUGHT & TWISTED HIS LEFT HAN D HE SUSTAINED A BROKEN BONE IN LEFT HAND
February 27, 1992
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Chisholm Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR HE HIT A HOLE IN THE HAULWAY AND IT BOUNCED HIM CAUSING HIM TO EXPERIENCE BACK PAIN.
Better Materials Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE MOVING A HEAVY STEEL DOOR, OUR EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS BACK.
February 27, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Covia Solutions Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS GUIDING A 12" PIPE DOWN BETWEEN CONE 2 CYCLONE ASSEMBLY. WAS HOLDING BY FLANGE OF PIPE. THE PIPE BUMPED AGAINST ADJOINING PIPE CAUSING DOUBLE LACERATIONS ON RIGHT HAND 3RD FINGER . 32 STITCHES WEE USED. LOST TIME STARTING 3-1-92.
February 27, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
drill helper
MACHINERY
Core Construction & Remediation Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE DRILLER AND HELPER WERE GETTING DRILL RIG READY TO MOVE TO ANOTHER LOCATION WHEN THE CENTRALIZER GOT IN THE WAY OF THE CLOSING CAROUSEL. DRILLER TOLD HELPER TO HOLD CENTRALIZER UP WHILE EM PL SLOWLY MOVED CAROUSEL IN BY HYDRAULICS AND HELPERS ARM GOT PINCHED.
EE WAS STANDING ON THE FRAME OF THE 9RT HEADROLLER HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL 4 TO THE MINE FLOOR LANDING ON HIS RT SHOULDER SPRAIN SHOULDER.
February 27, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Mulberry Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING WRENCH FROM R BOLTER STRAINED LOWER BACK
February 27, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
SMASHED LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND BETWEEN CONCRETE BUCKET AND HOPPER CHUTE ON THE CONCRETE TRUCK.
February 27, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DISMOUNTING OUT OF THE TRUCK AND SLIPPED ON THE STEP. HIS LEFT SIDE CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE STEP.
February 27, 1992
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Andalex Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS REPLACING A PUMP IN THE PREPARATION PLANT. WHEN HE LIFTED THE PUMP TO INTERCHANGE IT WITH THE REPLACEMENT, HE INJURED THE MIDDLE PART OF HIS BACK.
Toney'S Branch Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPING OTHER MEN LIFT MINER CABLE TO HANG AGAINST MINE ROOF
February 26, 1992
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Evans Clay Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE STACKING BAGS HIS UPPER BACK SUDDENLY BEGAN TO HURT.
February 26, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Inc · Struck by falling object
ACCORDING TO EE A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIM AS HE WAS CRAWLING FROM THE TRACK ENTRY TOWARDS THT THE BELTLINE.
February 26, 1992
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brohm Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
VICTIM ORIGINALLY INJURED HIMSELF ON 02-26-92.VICTIM HAD BEEN GOING TO CHIROPRACTOR FOR 6 WEEKS DISCOMFORT BECAME TOO GREAT BY 04-08-92 VICTIM HAS NOT MADE SUBSEQUENT SHIFTS.
February 26, 1992
KY · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
MACHINERY
Big Hill Mining Inc · Struck by powered moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS WINDING UP CABLE, WHEN THE COAL DRILL WAS BEING MOVED HIT HIS LEFT FOOT CAUSING INJURY TO HIS FOOT & ANKLE (LEFT).
Manor Mining & Contracting Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MINER WAS TRANSFERRING TIMBER FROM SUPPLY CAR TO FACE & TWISTED BACK
February 26, 1992
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
DISLODGING JACK HAMMER INJ R SHOULDER
February 26, 1992
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Concrete Nor'West · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL JUMPED DOWN FROM BOOM TRUCK AND LANDED ON MAUL HANDLE WHICH HIT TAILBONE.
February 26, 1992
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PULL ROPE & OVEREXTENDED HIMSELF WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY TO MUSCLES IN BACK THIS RESULTED IN A LOST TIME ACCIDENT
February 26, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER TO DISMOUNT LOADER. HE HAD HIS RIGHT FOOT TOUCHING THE GROUND BOTH HANDS ON HAND RAIL LEFT FOOT ON BOTTOM RUNG. ROLLPULLED LEFT FOOT OFF RUNG AND FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON RIGHT LEG. AREA AROUND LEADER WAS FLAT SLIGHT WET EE SUFFERED TORN LIGAMENT IN RIGHT KNEE WILL NEED SURGERY AND APPROX 12 WEEK RECOVERY.
February 26, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
LTV Steel Lime Plant · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WAS WORKING ON THE 422 BELT LINE CLEANING THE BELT AND ROLL WITH A SCRAPER. THE SCRAPER WAS PULLED IN BETWEEN THE BELT AND ROLL TAKING THE RIGHT HAND ARROUND THE ROLL WITH THE SCRAPER.
February 26, 1992
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS USING AN EXTENTION LADDER TO CHANGE LIGHT BULB. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL JUMPED FROM THE LADDER DAMAGING HEEL BONE OF HIS LEFT FOOT.
February 26, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUT OF MILL #3 TO GO ON BREAK ANS HE STUMBLED AND FELL OFF THE DOCK LANDING ON HIS KNEE.
February 26, 1992
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Montana Talc Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING HEAVY BOXES & 50# BAGS ON A SHELF OVERHEAD PLUG PUSHING A WHEELBARROW LOADED WITH SAMPLES AGGREVATED PREVIUOS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME SYMPTONS
February 26, 1992
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J D Shotwell Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING ON EUD WRENCH I FELT A SNAP ON RIGHT FOREARM ARM BECAME SORE THAT NITE ACCIDENT REPORTED FOLLOWING DAY.
Hibbing Taconite Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE CLIAMS TO HAVE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A CHIPPING HAMMER WHEN HE EXPERIENCED LOW BACK PAIN. HE HAS A HISTORY OR BACK TROUBLE.
February 26, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mobil Mining & Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING BY TRIPPED ON RIDGE OF LOOSE BALLAST AND TWISTED R KNEE
February 26, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Co Ca Mines Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOEYE WAS OPERATING A SUMP PUMP THE PUMP LOST PRIME AND WAS LEFT RUNNING DRY.EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN PRIME VALVE WITH OUT SHUTTING OFF PUMP.EMPLOYEE WAS SPRAYED WITH STEAM AND HOT WATER. NO SPECIFIC RULES WERE BROKEN EQUIPMENT WAS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.THE EMPLOYEE FAILED TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES FOR PRIMING PUMP.EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING PPE REDUCING THE SEVERITY OF THE ACCIDENT.
February 26, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING A WHEEL BARROW HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE. HE TOOK HIS GLOVE OFF AND WIPED HIS HAND ON HIS SHIRT AND THEN STARTED RUBBING HIS EYE. HE HAD LIME ON HIS SHIRT WHEN HE WIPED OFF HIS HAND, THEN RUBBED HIS EYE WITH THAT HAND. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN CHEMICAL LIME BURNS, RIGHT EYE, CAUSING HIM TO LOST TIME FROM WORK.
February 26, 1992
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Warrior Enterprises Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ROCK AND ANOTHER ROCK ROLLED ONTO HIS HAND.HIS HAND WAS BADLY BRUISED.
February 26, 1992
OH · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Red Malcuit Inc · Struck against a moving object
OPERATOR WAS BACKING DOWN RAMP AND HIT A TOPSOIL PILE,CAUSING HIM TO BUMP HIS HEAD,RESULTING IN LACERATIONS.
Eastern Mountain Contractors Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REFUELING EQUIP BEFORE THE SHIFT STARTED STEPPED ON PUSHARM AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AND SWEEPING BELT WHEN A PIECE OF STONE FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK VICTIM IN BACK OF NECK.ROCK WAS APPROX SIZE OF A SOFTBALL.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE PUTTING A ROLL OF CURTAIN ON A SCOOP THE INJURED TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
Black Bear Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HOOKING UP SUPPLY CAR TO THE MANTRIP AND GOT HIS HAND MASHED WHILE TRYING TO INSERT PIN.
February 26, 1992
VA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Buchanan Production Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
EMPL ON OFFSIDE OF MINER BITTING UP MINER.SCOOP OPERATOR BACKED DOWN #4 ENTRY WHERE MINER WAS SETTING UNAWARE THAT EMPL WAS ON THAT SIDE OF MINING.SCOOP CAUGHT HIM BETWEEN MINER HEAD AND BATTE RY END OF SCOOP.
February 26, 1992
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
14A SECTION #1 ENTRY 32&43 I NAME WAS IN PROCESS OF PLACING A METAL ROOF STRAP ACROSS THE PLANK JACK WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FREOM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM IN BACK & FORCING HIM INTO THE ROOF B OLTER CONTROL LEVERS LOST WORK DAYS BEGAN 02-27-92
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FOREMAN STATES HE TALKED TO MAN ABOUT ACCIDENT & THE MAN DID NOT KNOW WHEN OR WHERE IT HAPPENED EMPLOYEE STATED ON ACCIEENT FORM THAT HE WAS WALING TO GET ROOF BOLT OFF OF BOLTER & TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE
Magma Copper Company · Struck by falling object
EMPL WAS ON A STAGING BOARD BEHIND 2 POSTS THAT WERE SIDE LAGGED.SOME LOOSE GROUND FELL THAT HE FAILED TO BAR DOWN.THE GROUND FALL PUSHED HIM AGAINST THE SIDE LAGGING INJURING HIM.
February 26, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE JUMPED DOWN INTO THE BELT UNDERPASS FROM THE BELT ENTRY. WHEN HE LANDED, HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
February 26, 1992
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Harman Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING ON A TIMBER A RAM CAR WENT XXX BY AND STRUJCK THE TIMBER CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL STRIKING HIS FACE ON THE GROUND. LOCATION 11 WEST SECTION. 2 BREAKS UTBY PILLAR LINE #10 ENTRY.
February 26, 1992
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE HAD A HEX STEEL STUCK IN WATERHEAD DRILL POT AND PUT A PIPE WRENCH ON IT TO TRY AND GET STEEL OUT AND HIT THE ROTATION LEVER AND THE PIPE WRENCH CAME OFF AND HIT HIS LEFT ARM AND CAUS ED A COMPOUND FRACTURE.
February 26, 1992
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS BENT OVER PUSHING DOWN ON TROLLEY POLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS NECK ADN SHOULDER.
Surefire Coals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LOADING SUPPLIES FELT PAIN IN BACK
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
[UNREADABLE]
February 26, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKER WERE PULLING BELT OFF OF ROLL IN #1 ENTRY 90 WHEN HE CLAIMED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
February 26, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Cpg Inc · Struck against stationary object
HEAD HIT TOP WHEN MANTRIP PULLED OUT.
February 26, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dmc Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CROSS BELT HE TWISTED LEFT SHOULDER.
Magma Copper Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING CONTROL BOARD IN THE DRAW POINT WHEN A BOULDER CAME OUT AND FELL ON HIS FOOT.THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A CRUSH INJURY AND LACERATION (17 SUTURES) TO HIS RIGHT FOOT WITH A FRACTURE,3RD TOE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
February 26, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FELL FROM TRUCK.
Western Fuels-Utah Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CARRYING AND SETTING TIMBER SORE BACK
February 26, 1992
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GOT HING IN REBAR TRIED TO PULL FOOT OUT FELT PAIN IN R KNEE
February 26, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jude Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE INJURED & HIS FOREMAN WERE MOVING THE TRAILER FOR THE BATTERY CHARGE. INJURED WAS WEARING LEATHER GLOVES WHILE SETTING THE TONGUE DOWN, THE JACK STAND CAME LOOSE - CATCHING THE INJURED'S F INGER BETWEEN THE TONGUE AND THE JACK STAND.
February 26, 1992
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS REMOVING A BIT HOLDER FROM THE CONTINUOUS MINER CUTTING HEAD.WHEN HE STRUCK THE BIT HOLDER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER A METAL SLIVER FLEW OUT AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT THIGH CAUSING A PUNCTURE WOUND TO THE THIGH.
Mettiki Coal Corp · Fall from machine
SLICK OILY SURFACE, PERSON STANDING ON METAL
February 26, 1992
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Bear Ridge Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING SHUTTLE CAR & RAN OVER A ROCK THROWING HIM INTO THE TOP
L B J Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A DERAILED TRACK RAIL RUNNER, LOCATED AT #4 BELT DRIVE 150 FT INBY SPAD #5087, USING A 8 TON JACK & BAR THE BAR SLIP OUT OF THE HANDLE OF THE JACK & STRICKING THE VICT IM ACROSS THE BRIDGE OF NOSE & HITTING RIGHT EYE & CUTTING THE EYE. THE VICTIM HAS A FRACTURE NOSE & UNKNOW DAMAGE TO RT. EYE.
February 26, 1992
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
OTHER
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OFF 02-26-92.
February 26, 1992
KY · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT EE ON HEAD AND LEG.
February 26, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAVELING WITH MSHA INSPECTOR DURING A REGULAR INSPECTION-HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF YELLOW RUBBER HOSE TO AVOID THE MUD.THE HOSE WAS COVERED WITH ICE WHICH CAUSED HIM TO SLIP AND T WIST HIS KNEE.
February 25, 1992
WV · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EE WAS BENT OVER LIFTING ONE END OF A 55 GALLON LIQUID DUST SUPPRESENT INTO SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
February 25, 1992
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck against a moving object
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED WHILE OPERATING A JOY SHUTTLE CAR. WHILE TRAMMING THROUGH THE #2 ENTRY THE EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY DROVE THE CAR OVR A BUMP IN THE HAULAGE ROAD. THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED STR IKING HIS RIGHT ELBOW AND SHOULDER ON THE PANIC BAR.
February 25, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Abc Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKING UP PLATES.
February 25, 1992
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Acme Limestone Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS CLEANING OUT DRAG PIT A ROCK FROM ABOVE FELL STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT HAND.
February 25, 1992
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
36534SION OF L ELBOW
February 25, 1992
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
BENDING OVER TO PICK UP GAL BUCKET OF OIL, STRAINED MIDDLE BACK AREA
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER ON DRILL MAST HE SLIPPED BUT MANAGED TO GET HIS BALANCE & CONTINUED TO CLIMB DOWN LADDER HAD BACK & RIB PAIN AFTERWARD
Evergreen Mining Company · Struck by falling object
CUTTING TREE WHEN A LIMB FELL, KNOCKING HIM DOWN LANDING ON HIS ARM AND CUT L ELBOW.
February 25, 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)
LOADING 50 LBS OF DUST.
February 25, 1992
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Montana Resources, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING ON SHAKER SCREEN WHEN HIS BACK STARTED TO ACHE.
February 25, 1992
VA · Coal
scoop car operator
MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HI RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE CONTINUOUS MINER CANOPY AND A ROOF BOLT HEADER BOARD.
February 25, 1992
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS WORKING GATES IN M-23 TUNNEL BECAUSE OF FROZEN LUMPS.WHILE STRIKING THE BIN GATE WITH AHMMER,HE INADVERTETLY HIT HIS ARM.
February 25, 1992
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thiele Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS STACKING BAGS IN BAG ROOM AND MADE AN AWKWARD TURN WHICH RESULTED IN A STRAINED MUSCLE IN HIS NECK.
February 25, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPLACING IDLER KICKED ROLLER LOSE JERKED LOWER BACK STRAIN
February 25, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
P & N Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INSTALLING ENGINE WITH MANUALLY CRANK KNOCKED HIM TO FLOOR CRANK HIT AGAIN 3 OR 4 TIMES WHILE HE WAS ON FLOOR
February 25, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southdown California Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHANGING SCREEN ON BULL SCREEN.
February 25, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED MISSED A STEP WHILE DESCENDING A LADDER & PULLED HIS RT SHOULDER
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
THE EE WAS BENT OVER THROWING TRACK SWITCH WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
February 25, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Ladon Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
TRAMMING DOZER RAN OVER LG ROCK MACHINE DROP REC INJURY WHEN DOZER DROPPED
February 25, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Winn Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FUELING MOTOR GRADER METAL GOT IN EYE
February 25, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M & Mb Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING A BATTERY LID WHEN BACK STARTED HURTING.
February 25, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE SCOOP BATTERY LIDS FELT PAIN IN BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AREA IN PREP PLANT USING A WATER HOSE TO WASH THE FLOOR.HE PUT THE HOSE DOWN TO MOVE A WOODEN LADDER WHEN HE WALKED BACK TO PICK-UP THE HOSE.HE TRIPPED OVER IT AND FELL T O HIS KNEE.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ THROWING TRACK SWITCH LOCATED SOUTH OF BOTTOM AREA.HANDLE FLIPPED BACK AND STRUCK RIGHT HAND
February 25, 1992
NM · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EE ALLEGES HE WAS BENDING A PIECE OF LOT ROD. HE CONTACTED THE HOT STEEL WITH HIS LEFT WRIST CAUSING A 2 BARN. HE MISSED 2-28 AND 2-29 DUE AND INFECTION.
February 25, 1992
AL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS PICKING UP TRASH IN BELT TOOL ROOM PICKED UP A BELT SPOOL AND PIECE SPLINTERED OFF AND WENT INTO FINGER.
February 25, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
MACHINERY
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
WHILE WELDING A HOT SPARK HIT HIS EYE-EMBEDDED FOREIGN BODY RIGHT EYE-BURN.
February 25, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF TOPWHILE PINNING TOP HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
February 25, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Leah Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WHILE TRAMMING TO LOADER PART OF BODY WAS HANGING OUT OF SHUTTLE CAR AND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND TIMBER.
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING MINER CABLE AND TWISTED HIS BACK.
February 25, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BEND A ROOF BOLT BY PLACING IT OVER THE ATRS AND PULLING DOWN ON THE END OF THE ROOF BOLT.INJURED STATED THAT HE PULLED AGAINST THE BOLT AND IT SLIPPED CAUSING IT TO LOSE HIS GRIP ON THE BOLT AND BEND HIS THIRD FINGER BACK.INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK THE REST OF SHIFT AND REPORTED FOR WORK ON THE 26TH.THE HAND WAS EXAMINED BY MYSELF AND I TOOK
Meadow River Coal Company · Struck by falling object
I.NAME HELPING ON MINER.ROCK FELL ON MINER AND I.NAME STARTED TO RETREAT.BROW ON RIGHT RIB FELL HITTING HIM IN THE BACK KNOCKING HIM DOWN FACE FIRST.HAD LACERATION TO LEFT TEMPLE AND COMPLAINE D OF CHEST PAIN.
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP A SHOVEL OFF OF NO 13 COAL STACKER CATWALK ABD FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS BACK.
February 25, 1992
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CARRYING 50 LB BAG OF ROCKDUST ATTEMPTED TO GO BENEATH COAL FELT PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF BACK
February 25, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Greasy Creek Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED SAID HE RAN THROUGH A HOLE ON HIS SHUTTLE CAR AND AGGRAVADED AN OLD BACK PROBLEM.
UNLOADING STEEL OFF BED OF TRUCK JUMPED FROM BED TO GROUND HE TWISTED L KNEE
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REPLACING THE CHAIN ON DRIVE, L THUMB CAUGHT BETWEEN SPROCKET AND CHAIN CUT ON TIP OF THUMB
Cannelton Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS REMOVING HIMSELF FROM A SCOOP. HE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS BACK AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE SCOOP.
February 25, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING GOLF CAR OUT OF #4 REMOTE WHEN A ROCK CAME INTO DECK OF GOLF CART PINNING ANKLE IN DECK.
February 25, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE HAD HELPED INSTALL TWO ROWS OF ROOF BOLTS AND AFTER PUTTING IN THE FIRST RIB PIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAD MOVED HIS ARM INTO POSITION FOR THE SECOND BOLT.AND AS HE WAS RAISING HIS ATRS T OWRDS THE ROOF,A PICE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD,KNOCKING HIM FORWARD TO THE GROUND.
February 25, 1992
WY · Coal
cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator
MACHINERY
Lion Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE MAN WAS DRILLING RIB HOLE AUGER STALLED. HE LIFTED UP ON AUGER TO KEEP DRILLING AND HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT BACK. THE MAN PULLED MUSLCES IN HIS LOWER LEFT SIDE OF BACK.
February 25, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Ringold Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
CLAIMANT STATES WHILE WALKING OUT OF MINE STRUCK HEAD ON ROOF BOLT CAUSING LACERATION TO FOREHEAD.
February 25, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHEN STARTING TO DRILL HOLE INTO MINE ROOF A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD.
February 25, 1992
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elmhurst-Chicago Stone · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJUREC WHILE SHOVELING SPILLED MATERIAL, FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. MEDICAL CLINIC FIRST REPORTED AS NOT LOST TIME, INJURED AFTER SEVERAL DAYS, DID NOT FEEL BETTER AND RETURNED TO CLIN IC AND THEN DID NOT RETURN TO WORK.
February 25, 1992
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL PULLING TAILPIECE WHEN ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING EMPL ON LEFT HAND.
February 25, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SHOVELING COAL AT A BELT SCRAPPER AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER BACK.
EMPL PUTTING OIL IN PINNING MACHINE AND SLIPPED OFF MACHINE.EMPL STARTED LOSING TIME 3-10-92.
February 25, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by flying object
THE CREW HAD LOWER #58 SHIELD TO PUT CROSSBAR OVER IT. EMPLOYEE WENT TO TURN OFF PRESSURE AT THE WONDER LEAD. SHE OPENED THE BLEED VALVE BEFORE TURNING OFF MAIN PRESSURE CAUSING THE HOSE TO FL Y UP STRIKING HER ON THE RIGHT KNEE CAUSING A CONTUSION.
February 25, 1992
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STEPPED FROM LOADER STEP TO UNEVEN GROUND.
Poland Processing Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS GREASING A ROLLER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON MUD AND FELL.
February 25, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Technisand Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AGGRAVATION OF PREVIOUS CONDITION OF BACK STRAIN CLAIM FILED ON 12/10/87. EMPLOYEE STRAINED BACK USING PRY BAR TO OPEN RAIL CAR 12/10/87.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING PAST THE SECTION CONVEYOR BELT TAILPIECE. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A SCREEN GUARD OFF OF 506 TAIL PULLEY WHILE REMOVING THE SCREEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME LOOSE DIRT ON PLATFORM AND RIGHT ELBOW HIT 505 DISCHARGE CHUTE.
February 25, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GETTING OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE HOSES OFF OF THE TOOL BOX, THE HOSES WERE TANGLED WITH SOME OTHER HOSES. WHEN EH PULLED ON THEM THEY FLEW AROUND AND STRUCK HIM AROUND THE RIGHT EYE.
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF RETRIEVING AT BROKEN DOWN BUS AT 3 CROSS, WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE POLE HE MASHED HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER AGAINST THE TROLLEY PHONE SPEAKER. SEVEN STITCHES W ERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND AND HE WAS OFF FOR SEVERAL DAYS. INJURED WAS WEARING GLOVES.
Energy West Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN THE ENTRY-STEPPED ON A CHUNK COAL CAUSING RIGHT LEG TO HAVE PAIN.
Clinchfield Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL LOADING BELT ON CAR,PULLING WITH CHANNEL LOCKS WHEN CHANNEL LOCKS SLIPPED OFF BELT CAUSING FALL.LEFT FOOT WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN BELT AND CAR CAUSING TWISTED KNEE.
EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING BELT OVER-CAST WHEN HE FELL DOWN STEPS FRACTURING HIS LOWER BACK..
EE WAS ON BACK OF TRUCK FELL OFF TWISTED ANKLE.
February 24, 1992
VA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Carbomin Corp · Struck against a moving object
STARTED TO BACK WABCO HAULER OFF HILL WHEN ENGINE DIED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO GO BACKWARDS TOO FAST AND WRECK.
Penn Allegh Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING NORMAL JOB DUTIES AS A TRACKMAN IN THE #2 ENTRY IN THE 6 NO SECTION AS HE WAS WALKING BETWEEN THE SUPPLY CAR THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE EMPLOY EE WORKED UNTIL 04-14-92 Y
Long Term Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BENDING ROOF BOLTS BOLT SLIPPED HE SLIPPED & FELT PAIN IN BACK CHEST & SHOULDER
February 24, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE REPORTEDLY WHILE RECOVERING TWO 10 FT BELT RAILS FOR NEXT BELT SET UP IN A -1 BUTT SECTION. GAVE A SUDDEN PULL TO A RAIL STUCK IN THE MUDDY MINE FLOOR, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING ROCK OUT FROM IN FRONT OF TRAILING SHIELD WITH A SCOOP. THE SCOOP BECAME LODGED IN MUD AND A SECOND SCOOP WAS BROUGHT IN THE MOVE THE SCOOP OUT OF THE MUD. WHEN THE SEC ND SCOOP BEGAN PUSHING, THE FIRST SCOOP SLID INTO A PILE OF CRIBS AND ONE CRIB STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK PUSHING HIM FORWARD STRAINING HIS BACK.
February 24, 1992
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Leeco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE OPERATING THE REMOTE CONTROLLED CONTINUOUS MINER, A PIECE OF ROCK DISCHARGED THROUGH THE BOOM AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT FOOT.
February 24, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ON 02-24 I NAME SLIPPED N ICE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE MILL LAST DAY WORKED 03-06-92 SCHEDULED FOR HERNIA REPAIR ON 03-09-92
February 24, 1992
VA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Pathfinder Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A D-65P DOZER AND BACKED OVER A RIDGE OF DIRT APPROX. 2' HIGH. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE OPERATOR TO BE JARRED AROUND WHEN THE DOZER SET DOWN, THEREFORE HURTING HIS BACK .
Gary Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
UNLOADING TIMBERS AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
February 24, 1992
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances
WAS LCEANING OFF DOZER ON 02-24-92 USING HIGH PRESSURE WASHER.THE WANE ON THE GUM OF THE SPRAYER BROKE OFF CAUSING HOT WATER TO SPRAY INJURED.INJURED WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND TREATE D FOR 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS.
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND AND TRIPPED ON MINER CABLE AND SPRAINED KNEE.
February 24, 1992
TN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Skyline Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING THE MASTER PAD BOLTS OUT OF THE TRACK ON A D11 DOZER USING A1" DRIVE IMPACT WRENCH. THE PIN THAT HOLDS THE SOCKET ON BROKE AND SLIPPED OUT CUTTING HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THU MB & INDEX FINGER. HIS LEFT HAND WAS SUPORTING THE WRENCH.
February 24, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS WORKING WITH EQUIPMENT WHEN HE WENT IN DOOR FOR A BREAK HE FELT A TWINGE IN HIS NECK. THE PAIN GOT WORSE. HE ASKED TO GO HOME APPROX. 930 P.M. AFTER PAIN GOT WORSE.
February 24, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE WHEELING 02 CYCLINDER ON DOLLY HE CAUGHT HIS INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE DOLLY THAT HE WAS PUSHING AND A HOOK WELDED TO THE ISDE OF THE PARTS CAGE ON THE BOTTOM.
February 24, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Select Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS THROWING A CRIB LOCK HE HAD HIS THUMB ON. THE END AS HE THRU THE CRIB IT HIT THE BRIDGE MASHING HIS THUMB.
February 24, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Long Term Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
DRILLING A HOLE WITH ROOF BOLTER. DRILL STEEL BROKE AND HIT HIM BETWEEN EYES ON FOREHEAD.
February 24, 1992
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object
CONCRETE BLOCK THREW INJURED OFF TRACK AND JARRED EMPLOYEES LEFT HIP.
February 24, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOADING PUMP BEARING IN TRUCK, HE GAVE WAY DISLODGE SMASHED LITTLE FINGER ON R HAND
February 24, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Black Bear Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PUT UP FIRST ROW OF BOLTS GETTING READY TO MOVER PINNER PC OF DRAW ROCK FELL PINNNING R FOOT TO BOTTOM
Big Elk Creek Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
WHILE CUTTING METAL WITH TORCH, EMPLOYEE BURNED RIGHT WRIST WHILE HOLDING TORCH WITH LEFT HAND.
Big River Industries Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE WHILE STANDING ON A 2' X 4" CONCRETE WALL AND FELL, LANDING ON HIS FEET.
February 24, 1992
HI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hawaiian Cement · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STACKING BAGS OF CEMENT ON TO PALELTS. PAIN IN BACK.
ON 2-24-92 INJURED ALLEGES AN ACCIDNET. THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES BACK AND NECK INJURIES. UPON COMPLETION OF MANAGEMENT'S INVESTIGATION, AND BASED ONT HE EMPLOYEE'S PREVIOUS ACCIDENT HISTORY, WE BELIEVE THIS WAS NOT A REPORTABLE INCIDENT. MANAGEMENT IS PREPARED TO CONTEST THE VALIDITY OF THIS ACCIDENT, HOWEVER, TO ABATE A CITATION THIS 7000-1 IS BEING SUBMITTED. UPON COMPLETION OF
Chrisman Ready-Mix Inc · Fall onto or against objects
FELL OVER BIT RACK BRUISED HIP
February 24, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
MACHINERY
Salva Concrete Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object
OPER SHOVEL HIT BUMP LOADED SHIFTED PAIN IN WAIST
February 24, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine
EE STEPPED FROM A TRUCK MOUNTED TOOL BOX ONTO AN UNSUPPORTED SECTION OF GRIP STRUT ON A TRUSS WHICH WAS LOCATED AT A USED EQUIPMENT MATERIAL STORAGE FACILITY THE STRUT GAVE WAY & LANDED ON EE WHEN HE FELL ABOUT 5FT TO THE GROUND
February 24, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Green Mountain Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWYA & STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK
February 24, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining Inc · Fall from machine
THE EMPLOYEE'S FEED SLIPPED AS HE WAS DISMOUNTING THE ROCK TRUCK AND HE FELL TO THE BERM BELOW LANDING ON HIS FEET STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK AND NECK.
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
54736YEE CLAIMS THA TWHILE RIDING OUT OF MINE IN PORTAL BUS THAT AS BUS WENT AROUND A CURVE THAT HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER MIDDLE OF BACK UP TO HIS NECK. THIS FORM IS BEING SUBMITTED TO ABATE CIT 13965 #3699468
February 24, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STANDING ON BUMPER OF TRUCK TO CHECK OIL FOOT SLIPPED OFF BUMPER AND LANDED ON GROUND STONE TURNED UNDER FOOT TWISTED ANKLE
February 24, 1992
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE SQUATTING PRIOR TO OPENING OVERHEAD DOOR,FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS RECD 2-27. HERNIATED DISC L5-S1 LEFT SIDE.RE-INJURY FIRST REPORTED INJURY 1-20-91.
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SUBJECT, BUDDY, HYSTERMAN HAD SET UP A SPOOL OF MINER CABLE ON A PROPER PLATFORM TO PULL CABLE OFF WITH. AFTER LOADING THE 2/0 MINER CABLE (300 FEET LONG) INTO THE SUPPLY CAR, HE TOLD HIS BUDD Y THAT HIS BACK WAS SPASMING. THE TWO TOOK THE CAR TO THE DOLLY AND HOOKED UP AND HE SAID THAT THE PAIN DID NOT QUIT AND HE WENT HOME. HE SAID HE DI NOT TWIST, SLIP EXCESSIVELY WHEN LOADING T
February 24, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS STANDING BETWEEN 2 ROLLS OF BELT AND SCOOP BUCKET HIT ONE ROLL CAUSING IT TO TRAP INJURED BETWEEN BOTH ROLLS OF BELT.
February 24, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AROUND BELT HEAD. A PIECE OF COAL OR ROCK CAME OFF BETL AND HIT HIM ON HIS BACK.
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
JUMPED OVER RETAING WALL AND LANDED ON BALL OF FOOT.
February 24, 1992
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Chisholm Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPL OPERATING DOZER IN COAL STOCKPILE.DOZER BACKED UP OVER COAL RIDGE AND THIS CAUSED EMPL TO BE SUDDENLY JERKED AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN NECK.
February 24, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE A RAILROAD CAR DOOR WHEN THE BAR BEING USED SLIPPED OUT AND CAUSED INJURED TO FALL TO THE GROUND.
February 24, 1992
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Costain Coal Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS DISORIENTED & CONFUSED, HE CALLED FOR ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO COME AND TALK TO HIM. BOTH EMPLOYEES WERE STANDING ON THE FRONT OF A R-50 REAR DUMP TALKING, THE EMPLOYEE STILL DISORIENT ED FAINTED AND FELL OFF OF REAR DUMP 8 FT FALL.
February 24, 1992
ND · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Coteau Properties Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CHANGING FILTERS ON FRONT END LOADER
February 24, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Tamaqua Coal Pockets, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
AS EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO FUEL A SPACE HEATER, HE PICKED UP A FIVE-GALLON CONTAINER OF KEROSENE. WHEN HE PICKED UP THE KEROSENE, EMPLOYEE FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN HIS BACK.
February 24, 1992
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS CARRYING TEMPLATE AND DROPPED IT ON HIS LEG AND FOOT(LEFT).
February 24, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zca Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WALKING IN 1300 D-10 DRIFT AREA ( SLIPPERY). SLIPPED AND THEN CONTINUED ON TO SCALE THE 15SL-A HEADING AND MUCK WITH A 31/2 YD WAGNER.NO IMMEDIATE PAIN.NOTICED SWELLING WHILE SHOWERING AN D EXPERIENCED PAIN DURING THE NIGHT.SAW DR 2-26 -HERNIA RIGHT SIDE.
February 24, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DROPPED WOODEN BLOCK STRUCK HIM ON FOOT
February 24, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Homestead Minerals Corp · Struck by flying object
EMPL CHANGING A TIRE ON A HAUL TRUCK.USED AN AIR WRENCH TO TIGHTEN LUG NUTS.THE EXHAUST AIR OF THE WRENCH BLEW DIRT,DUST AND POSSIBLY LOOSE PAINT ABOUT FACE.A FOREIGN PARTICLE BLEW INTO LEFT E YE.EMPL WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF INJURY.REPORTED ON 2-25-92 SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 2-26-92.
February 24, 1992
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carol Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
PIECE OF ROCK OFF BELT,THE ROCK SLID OFF OF ANOTHER ONE ON HIS FOOT.
February 24, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
All American Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CLIMBING LADDER ON LOADER RT FOOT SLIPPED TWISTED KNEE
February 24, 1992
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Couch Construction Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE TOLD HIS FOREMAN HE REINJURED HIS ANKLE OVER THE WEEKEND HE CALLED THE OFFICE ON 2/26 WANTING APPROVAL TO GO TO THE DR SINCE HE INJURED IT OVER THE WEEKEND OTHER WOULD NOT APPROVE. HE SAYS HE TOLD ANOTHER EE HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE TWICE ATWORK ON MONDAY AND ATTENDED THE SAFETY MEETING TUESDAY BUT SAID HE WAS UNABLE TO WORK ON WEDNESDAY HE SHOWED UP FOR WORK ON THURSDAY WITHOUT DR
February 24, 1992
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
National Steel Pellet Company · Struck against a moving object
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING HIS HAULAGE TRUCK FROM THE #1 CRUSHER WEST AND DRIVING INTO THE LEFT SIDE REAR OF THE BOX OF A PARKED HAULAGE TRUCK.DRIVER APPARENTLY FELL ASLEEP.
February 24, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glens Falls Cement Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE WAS WORKING IN THE STONE SILO AREA 1002 BELT CLEANING UP PILES THE EE WAS WALKING BETWEEN THE TWO BOB CATS BUCKET TO BUCET WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY FELT A PULLING SENSATION.
February 24, 1992
WV · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Radec Inc · Struck by falling object
COAL BROW FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE CHEST
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING THE BELT, HIT HIS HEAD ON ROOF BLOCK
February 24, 1992
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
BOLTING ROOF- LOWERING CANOPY, ROCK BROKE OFF- STRUCK ON LEFT KNEE. SIZE OF ROCK 2" -18"- 12".
February 24, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL TRIPPED OVER ANOTHER EMPL FEET FELL TO MINE FLOOR INJURING LEFT ELBOW.THE OTHER EMPL FELL OVER AN OIL CAN.BEGAN MISSING WORK 2-26 AND REPORTED ACCIDENT.
February 24, 1992
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Western Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING HAND HELD GRINDER IT KICKED BACK HIT EMP FACE CAUSING MOUTH INJ
Pontiki Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING UP MOTOR TO CHARGER & WENT TO SIT DOWN ON MOTOR & I NAME WAS ALREADY SITTING IN THE SEAT I NAME SAID HE DID NOT SEE I NAME I NAME SIT ON I NAME KNEES HE TWISTED & FELL AGA INST CHARGER FOR MOTOR
February 23, 1992
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid-State Construction & Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE HAD BEEN REPAIRING THE ENGINE OF THE HAUL TRUCK. HE WAS CARRYING OIL IN A FIRST GALLON CAN OF OIL TO PUT IN THE ENGINE. HE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE ENGINE AND SLIPPED WITH THE OIL TWISTING HI S BACK.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT WHILE DUSTING BELT BY HAND HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.MAN STARTED MISSING WORK ON 02-28-92.WENT TO DOCTOR ON 02-29-92.
February 23, 1992
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF LOADER HE HAD BEEN OPERATING. WHILE DESCENDING THE LADDER OF THE LOADER HE MISSED THE LAST RUNG. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH MOST OF HIS WEIGHT ON HIS RIGHT ARM. DOCT OR DIAGNOSED POSSIBLE SOFT TISSUE INJURY RIGHT SHOULDER AND TOLD EMPLOYEE NOT TO WORK FOR AT LEAST ONE WEEK.
February 23, 1992
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J K & G Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EMPL BUILDING A BRATTICE,CINDER BLOCK FELL STRIKING EMPL ON LEFT THUMB.THUMB WAS BROKEN.
Eastern Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ON 2-25-92 EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE EXPEREINCED PAIN IN THE LOWER BAKC WHILE BENDING OVER ON 2-23-92. AFTER A LENGTHY INVESTIGATION AND NUMERDED EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATIONS BY NEUROSURGEOND AND OTHER MEDICAL SPECIALIST, IT WAS CONCLURED THAT EMPLOYEE SUFFERS FROM SPONDYLOSIS & RADICULOPATING.
EE WAS CLIMBING ONTO A GRADER TO CHECK THE OIL HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF THE RAILING CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS ONTO THE GROUND. HE BRUISED SOME OF HIS RIGHT SIDE AND SHOULDER AREA.
February 23, 1992
KY · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by powered moving object
OPERATOR OF GOLF CART PUT CART IN REVERSE AND RAN INTO EMPLOYEE.
February 22, 1992
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONG A SIDE TRACK WHERE BELT IS SPLICED TO INSTALL IN THE #3 BELT TAKE-UP.THE AREA WAS WET AND MUDDY.HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHICH RESULTED IN TWISTING IS LEFT KNEE.EMPLOYEE CONTINUED WORKING AND DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 03-05-92 AT THIS TIME THE OCCURENCE BECAME REPORTABLE.
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CHAIN TO PULL THE BELT LOWBOY FORWARD SO HE COULD ATTACH IT TO THE MOTOR WITH THE PROPER COUPLER. THE CHAIN BROKE AND ONE LINK FLEW AND STRUCK VICTIM IN LEFT SIDE OF FACE, CAUSING LACERATION, REQUIRING 3 SUTURES.
February 22, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T & T Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS WORKING AT #5 HEADING ALONG 2 WEST BELT AT #5 BLOCK. HE WAS UNLOADING A CAR LOAD OF CRIBS UNDER GROUND WHEN HE CAME UPON 6 FROZEN CRIBS STUCK TOGETHER. HE PUSHED THE 6 CRIBS OFF THE CAR AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE FINISHED THE SHIFT OUT AND OVER THE NEXT 2 DAYS IT STARTED TO STIFFEN UPON HIM.
February 22, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
33194ATE STATES WHILE HE WAS HELPING CARRY A 24FT BOX BEAM, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE HIT HEAD ON PART OF OLD #1 SECTION HEADER(2 WEST HEADER) AND GOT OFF BALANCE WHICH CAUSED HIM TO SLIP AND TWIST HIS LEFT KNEE.
February 22, 1992
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Mountain Spring Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WAS RIDING PERSONNEL CARRIER WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES COMING OUT OF MINE INJURED RAISED UP WHILE CARRIER WAS MOVING THUS HITTING HEAD AGAINST ROOF BOLT THAT WAS HOLDING ROOF
Sundance Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I NAME WAS HELPING ELECTRICIAN LIFT CRAWLER FOR MINER STRAINED LOWER BACK
February 22, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED WAS LIFTING CONVEYOR BELT RAIL TO PERMIT LIFTING JACK TO BE SET UNDER THE RAIL WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
February 22, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
ELMPLOYEE STRUCK HIM HEAD ON A CROSS BAR, JAMMED NECK.
February 22, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Paybra Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PUSH BRAKE AND HURT KNEE.
Lac Bullfrog Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CAME OT OFFICE ON 3/16/92 REQUESTING TO FILL OUT AN ACCIDENT REPORT. PRIOR TO THIS HE HAD STATED THIS WAS NOT WORK RELATED INJURY.
Preece Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPL BENT OVER TO MOVE CABLE ON CONTINUOUS MINER MACHINE ,A PIECE OF ROCK 3" THICK X 2'LONG X 1'WIDE WEIGHING 40 LB. FELL OFF RIB AND STRUCK EMPL ON BACK.
Mettiki Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
PERSON WAS WALKING DOWN BELTLINE CARRYING SHOVEL. LOST FOOTING ON BRIDGE WHICH WAS WET AND FELL LANDING ON RIGHT SIDE.
February 22, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED HE AND OTHER WERE SPLCING A MINER CONVEYOR CHAIN ANDHE WAS HOLDING DOWN A FLIGHT METAL TO BACK THE CHAIN OTHER WAS HITTING WITH A HAMMER THE HAMMER STRUCK THE SIDE OF THE BED GL ANCING HITTING THE MAN ON THE RIGHT WRIST.
February 22, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED WAS ROLLING CABLE OFF OF A WOODEN SPOOL. THE SPOOL TILTED IN AN UNEVEN PLACE IN MINE FLOOR AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT ANKLE BETWEEN SPOOL AND TRACK RAIL CAUSING HIM TO FALL INJURING HIS LEFT WRIST. OCCURRED ON 16-M SUPPLY TRACK OUTBY SUPPLY CARS.
Pace Energies Inc · Struck by falling object
AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING HIS S&S MODEL 482 SCOOP, SOME LOOSE MATERIAL DISLODGED FROM TEH ROOF AND BECAME LODGED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S EYE.
February 22, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Leivasy Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects
HE STATED THAT HE HAD FALLEN ON A HAMMER THE SHIFT BEFORE (2-21-92) HURTING HIS RIB, BUT CAME TO WORK ON 2-22-92 AND WHILE UNLOADING A PIPE JACK OUT OF A SHUTTLE CAR HURT HIS RIB FURTHER.
February 22, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS CLIMBING DOWN DEOM THE OPERATOR'S CAB.HE LOST HIS BALANCE OR GRIP AND FELL TO THE GROUND,STRIKING HIS BACK AND HEAD.HE LOST CONSCIOUSNESS.HE WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO WILLIMA SON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND AFTER EXAMINATION HE WAS RELEASED AFTER BEING TOLD THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG.LATER THAT DAY HE PASSED OUT IN A VEHICLE AND WAS TAKEN TO CAME,CHARLESTON ,WV AFTER THE
February 22, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
E D Baker Company Ltd · Struck by flying object
WHILE CHANGING BEARING ON FEEDER HOPPER CRUSHER EE WAS USING A HAMMER TO REMOVE RACE FROM SHAFT WHEN RACE SPLINTERED AND A SMALL PIECE OF METAL WENT THRU UPPER RIGHT THIGH OF EE.
February 22, 1992
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Holston Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object
DOZERS WINCHING EACH OTHER OTHER-CABLE UNHOOKED DOZER OVERTURNED.
February 22, 1992
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mansfield Lime & Stone Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
LOADING SOME ROLLERS AND TWISTED HIS BACK SOMEHOW-DIDNT KNOW REALLY WHEN OR HOW.
February 22, 1992
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stewart Stone, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRYING TO CLEAR BLOCKED JAW WITH BAR, CAUGHT RIGHT HAND AND WRIST BETWEEN BAR AND WALL.
February 22, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Corona Industrial Sand Project · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
I.NAME ADJUSTING FORKS ON FORKLIFT WHEN SHOULDER FELT LIKE IT POPPED OUT.
February 22, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Shamrock Processing Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
VICTIM WAS USING CUTTING TORCH OVERHEAD O 16INLINE A PIECE OF HOT METAL FELL INTO TOP OF RT BOOT CAUSING 2ND DEG BURN TO TOP OF RT FOOT ABOVE ANKLE
February 22, 1992
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elkay Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE HAD INSTALLED A 6IN PLUG VALVE IN #4 SEPARATOR FEED LINE HE WAS TIGHTENING A 3/4IN BOLT WITH A WRENCH & A RATCHET EMPLOYEE STATED HE JERKED ON THE RATCHET & FELT HIS LOWER BACK POP EM PLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 03-19-92
February 22, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calportland · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL STANDING ON A BRICKING TABLE IN THE KILN PULLING PLASTIC WRAP OFF A PALLET OF BRICKS AND STEPPED BACK OFF THE END OF THE TABLE AND FELL 5' TO THE BOTTOM OF THE KILN. EMPL HAD THE WIND KNO CKED OUT OF HIM AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SIDE OF NECK AND PAIN IN MIDDLE,RIGHT SIDE OF BACK.
February 22, 1992
WY · Coal
cutting machine helper, undercutter operator helper
MACHINERY
Lion Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS DRILLING RIGHT SIDE HOLE IN BELT-AUGER STALLED, THE DRILL SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS AND SPUN AROUND. THE HANDLE OF THE DRILL HIT MAN ON HIS RIGHT CHEEK CUTTING HIM.
Southern Utah Fuel Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL HAD JUST PUT LUNCH ON THE HEAT LAMP,TURNED AROUND AND STEPPED OFF THE TABLE TRAILER.STEPPED ONTO AN UNEVEN SURFACE AREA TWISTING RIGHT ANKLE.
February 22, 1992
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paybra Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
BENT OVE RAND HURT KNEE.
February 22, 1992
IL · 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 (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING UP A AUTOMATIC WELDER IN THE PRIMARY CRUSHER PLANT. WHILE PUTTING WELDER INTO PLACE HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
February 21, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING 2 COWORKERS LOAD (3) 4" I-BEAMS ONTO SUPPLY TRUCK AT 100 X DILWORTH ? AND CLAIMED HE FELT SLIGHT PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT BACK THAT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE.
February 21, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
85061S PICKING UP VICTAULIC COUPLINGS AT THE BUNKER. HE STEPPED ON A BELT ROLLER AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.
Sea B Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
TROLLEY POLE CAME OFF MAN BUS. BUS WAS STOPPED. BUS TRAVELING BEHIND RAN INTO STOPPED BUS. EMPLOYEE DIDN'T GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 3-23-92. LOSING TIME 3-23-92.
February 21, 1992
WV · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Teays Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
WAS CLEANING UP COAL IN #4 ENTRY. AFTER BACKING UP ON RIGHT SIDE, WAS MOVING TO LEFT SIDE WHEN MINER WENT OVER A LUMP AND RAISED UP BACK OF MINER. HIT HEAD ON TOP.
INJURED WAS CONNECTING A BAGHOUSE TO IT'S STRUCTURAL PLATFORM A LADDER WAS TIED WIRED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BAGHOUSE FOR TRANSPORTING PURPOSES ONLY. INJURED WENT TO GET OFF THE LADDER TO DISC ONNECT THE RIGGING FROM THE TOP OF THE BAGHOUSE WHEN THE LADDER BROKE LOOSE FROM THE TIE WIRE AND FELL TO THE GROUND.
February 21, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMP ON SIDE LINER ON IMPACT CRUSHER AND HE STEPPED ON EDGE OF SCAFFOLD HE FELL TO CHUTE BELOW 6 FT HITTING R SHOULDER
February 21, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PER MSHA PROGRAM INFO BULLETIN 86-6C & 86-3M DATED 12-11-86 THIS RELATES TO PREVIOUS INJURY DAYTED 1-3-91.DISABILITY BEGAN 2-21-92.ORIG COPY ATTACHED.(REQUEST CO SEND MORE INFO -6-16-92.)
February 21, 1992
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MOVING FROM ONE JOB PROJECT TO ANOTHER HAD TO CLIMB IN BETWEEN TWO RAILROAD CARS & JUMPED DOWN FROM COUPLING EXPERIENCING IMMEDIATE DISCOMFORT
February 21, 1992
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
MACHINERY
WHILE INSPECTING A RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED SCHEDULE 40 PIPE SUPPORT PROVIDING HEIGHT FOR A CABLE WINCH, THE WELDS ON THE SUPPORT FAILED, CAUSING THE A-FRAME TO FALL, STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT TEM PORAL REGION OF THE HEAD AND SHOULDER AREA.
February 21, 1992
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
NYCO Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING PRODUCT MOST OF WEEK AND HE COULD NOT GET OUT OF BED ON 02-22-92.
S & S Aggregate · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CRAWLING UNDER FRONT END LOADER AND HURT RIGHT KNEE.
February 21, 1992
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by flying object
INJ CHANGING MANUALLY OPERATED VALVE IN PIPELINE WHICH PUMPS WASTE DUST. LINE WAS PRESSURIZED AND HE DIDNT REALIZE IT.WAST DUST BLES IN BOTH ETE/// EYES WHEN HE LOOSENED THE CLAMPS ON THE VALV
February 21, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE EXPEREINCED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT LUMBAR AREA WHEN CLIMBING UP STEPS TO CAB OF HIS TRUCK.
February 21, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion in lifting objects
IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING A SKID RAIL FROM UNDER BENT PULLEY,HE FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER WHILE LIFTING AN H-BEAM.LDW 05-06-92.
February 21, 1992
WV · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED WAS UNLOADING WOODEN PALLETS FROM SUPPLY CAR TO BUCKET OF FRONT END LOADER AFTER WHICH HE REPORTS THAT HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Cooney Bros Coal Co · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A SIDE PLATE. TWO SIDEWALLS WERE LEANING AGAINST A COLUMN. ONE SLIPPED AGAINST THE OTHER AND FELL ON EMPLOYEE.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING A SET COME ALONGS TO LIFT THE END OF MINERBOOM IT BROKE OFF AS HE WAS RAISING THE BOOM CAUSING HIM TO JERK HIS NECK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE & ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE CARRYING A MINE POST (TIMBER) EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE CARRYING THE TIMBER CAUSING HIM TO HURT HIS BACK
IMPROPER LIFTING OF A VCR DRILL HAMMER WITH THE 6 INCH BIT ON IT AND IT MOVED APPROX. 10 FEET. I.NAME TIPPED THE HAMMER OVER AND THE INJURED BENT OVER TO PICK UP THE BIT END, STRAINED HIS BACK .
February 21, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE SAID HE WAS LIFTING A 48 INCH CRIB BLOCK OVER HIS HEAD WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
February 21, 1992
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Mississippi Potash Inc · Struck by falling object
THE INJURED WAS DUMPING WASTE GOB AND WHILE TRYING TO POSITION HIS SHUTTLE CAR AROUND A FALLEN CHUNK OF SALT, HE ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED THE RIB BESIDE OF WHERE HE WAS GOING TO DUMP THE WASTE. THE RIB STARTED MOVING AND THE INJURED TRIED TO GET AWAY FROM IT WITH THE SHUTTLE CAR. HE MOVED APPROX. 60 INCHED BEFORE THE TOP PORTION OF THE RIB HIT HIS LEFT SIDE BREAKING HIS LEFT FOREARM AND
February 21, 1992
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Enterprise Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE'S HAND WAS CUT WHEN HE WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON TO A STORAGE AREA,WHEN HE SLIPPED.
February 21, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHEN UNLOADING WOODEN HEADER BOARDS FROM SCOOP BASKET ONTO ROOF BOLTER VICTIM S FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FRAME OF BOLTER AND A WOODEN HEADER BOARD.
Kagen Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
I NAME & I NAME WAS PACKING AN OXYGEN TANK I NAME WAS WALING BACKWARDS & TRIPPED ON SOME BLOCKS & FELL TO THE GROUND & HIT HIS KNEE
February 21, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shrewsbury Coal Company · Struck by flying object
METAL CHIP FROM A HAMMER LACERATED AND EMBEDDED IN LEFT HAND. HAMMERING A CHAIN LINK.
February 21, 1992
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEVEL BELT WHEN HE LIFTED BELT STAND HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
WALKING DOWN INCLINE STEPS INSIDE GYP TUNNEL,EMPL SLIPPED & FELL BRUISING KNEE.
February 21, 1992
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
DECK OF SHUTTLE CAR HIT PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE CATCHING EMPLOYEE'S THUMB.
February 21, 1992
IL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mid State Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AFTER LIFTING D-9 ROLLER,STARTED TO PUT IT INTO A COMPARTMENT ON A SERVICE TRUCK.I.NAME FELT A SHARP PAIN IN BACK CAUSING FALL TO GROUND.LOST TIME ACCIDENT.
Lion Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
APPARENTLY MAN HAD CUTS ON HIS LEFT KNEE AND HIS KNEE BECAME INFECTED DUE TO THE FACT THE SEAM IS 46" IN HEIGHT.
February 21, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Aero Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT WHEN HE REACHED UP TO ALIGN BEARING PLATE AND PINCHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE PLATE AND MINE ROOF.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS HELPING PULL THE KEEPER BLOCK WITH A CHAIN & HOOK AS THE CRANE LIFTED THE HOOK UNDER THE KEEPER BLOCK MAN STATED HE WAS HITTING THE BLOCK TO LOOSEN IT WHEN THE HOOK CAME LOOSE & HIT HIM ON RT INDEX FINGER KNUCKLE
February 21, 1992
TN · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B & D Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING CABLE FOR POWER CENTER
February 21, 1992
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Jamie Marcus Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPR BUGGY WENT UNDER MINER CABLE LOAD CAUGHT CABLE TORE IT DOWN CAUGHT HIM ACROSS FACE.
February 21, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED ALLEGED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT BELT ROPE AND PLACE IT IN THE CONVEYOR BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE FELT A SHARP TENGLING SENSATION IN HIS LOWER BACK.INJURED STATED THAT HE GAVE THE R OPE A QUICK JERK AND THIS IS WHAT CAUSED THE INJURY.INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK THE REST OF THE SHIFT.INJURED CONSULTED A DOCTOR ON 02-24-92 WHICH WAS THE FIRST LOST TIME.
February 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 in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED WAS PULLING A PUMP INTO POSITION WHEN HE SAID HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.HE AND CO-WORKER WERE PLACING A PUMP AT 66-RIC SUMP.INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL MARCH 17,1992.FIRST SHIFT A BSENT.WHEN HE REPORTED OFF DUE TO BACK PAIN.
February 21, 1992
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WALKING IN SHOWER STUBBED L LITTLE TOE ON DRAIN GRATE PUSHING TOE NAIL DOWN
February 21, 1992
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
BREAK ON BOLT TRYING TO PUSH MANTRIP WITH SLATE BAR
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING BAG OF ROCKDUST STRAINED BACK.
February 20, 1992
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Aero Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS USING LIFTING JACK TO PUT WRECKED VEHICLE ON TRACK WHEN JACK HANDLE SLIPPED OFF JACK STRIKING HIS CHIN.
February 20, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Sextet Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED PERSON WAS DRILLING HOLE WITH PINNER STEEL WHEN STEEL BENT HITTING HIM ON LEFT ARM AND WRIST.
February 20, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE REMOVING BELLY PAN ON D8L DOZER TO CHANGE OUT STARTED THE PAN FELL STRIKING HIM ON HIS LEFT WRIST.
February 20, 1992
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE ROCK TRUCK. HE HAD MUD ON HIS BOOTS AND SLIPPED ON THE LADDER FALLING FORWARD ONTO THE LEFT KNEE. HE BRUISED THE KNEE.
February 20, 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
EMPL LIFTED A 5 HP WATER PUMP AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.
February 20, 1992
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Childress Service Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJ GOING ACROSS 3RD FLOOR TO UNPLUG SPIRALS AND STEPPED ON PIECE OF 10" PIPE.SLIPPED & FELL ON RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK.
February 20, 1992
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
REMOVING PUMP UP HILL FELT PAIN IN HIP
February 20, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Costain Coal Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS STANDING ON GROUND LEANING OVER TALKING TO ANOTHER EMPL WHO WAS SITTING IN AN AUTOMOBILE.FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND WAS UNABLE TO STAND UP STRAIGHT.
February 20, 1992
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS ROOF BOLTING, WHEN A PIECE OF TOP FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER.
February 20, 1992
PA · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING MOTOR (HAULING SUPPLIES) AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.
February 20, 1992
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reynolds Metals Company · Fall onto or against objects
TWISTED LEFT KNEE WHILE GREASING BEARINGS STEPPED OVER HOSE AND TRIPPED OVER ANOTHER HOSE.
February 20, 1992
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Materials Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
THE EE WAS REMOVING A CYLINDER FROM FRONT END LOADER THE PIN WAS REMOVED FROM THE TILT CYLINDER AND THE CRAM ARM FOLLED FORWARD AS IT ROLLED FORWARD THE METAL STOP ON THE SCRAM ARM CAUGHT THE EE FOOT BETWEEN THE METAL STOP AND THE BOOM.
February 20, 1992
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING ROCKS OFF THE HAUL ROAD & INJURED HIS LOWER BACK DID NOT REPORT THIS TO SUPERINTENDENT UNTIL 03-02-92
Jeddo-Highland Coal Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CRANKING TARP TO UNCOVER LOAD OF COAL,THE ROD THAT RAN THROUGH THE TARP BROKE CAUSING BACK STRAIN.
Magic Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL PULLING MINER WATERLINE AROUND TO RE-HOOK TO MAIN LINE.WHILE PULLING HE SLIPPED & FELL.
February 20, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MAN WAS HOLDING A PIECE OF CABLE THAT WAS BEING CUT BY ANOTHER EE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED LACERATING EE S LEFT INDEX FINGER. THE MAN RETURNED TO WORK ON 2-21-92.
February 20, 1992
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EMPLOYEE REPORTED FELLING PAIN IN HER RT ELBOW AFTER OPERATING THE STEERING MECHANISM ON A JOY SHUTTLE CAR EMPLOYEE REPORTED THE STEERING LEVER TO BE STIFF & DIFFICULT TO OPERATE CAUSING PAIN HER ARM
February 20, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Wrangler Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN LEFT 3-WHEEL MANTRIP IN FORWARD POSITION, DID NOT DISENGAGE PANIC LEVER THAT DISENGAGES POWER AND LOCKS BRAKE. MAN THEN WENT TO FRONT OF MANTRIP TO PUT IN A HEADLIGHT. THIS MAN WAS NOT INS TRUCTED TO PUT IN A LIGHT. OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE CAME BY AND ACCIDENTALLY MOVED THE TRAM LEVER RUNNING OVER THE MAN'S LEG.
February 20, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
The Belden Brick Company · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS PUSHING A PAN THE PAN HIT SOME LARGE LIMESTONE AND STOPPED OPERATOR OF THE PAN RAISED THE BOWL AND PAN AND DOZER LUNGED FORWARD HE WAS THROWED AROUND SOME AND FELT PAIN IN BACK AND NECK .
February 20, 1992
WV · Coal
brattice man/worker
MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING SPAD INTO ROOF WITH SPAD GUN TO ADVANCE VENTILATION TUBE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS ELBOW.THIS WAS NOT REPORTED AS LOST TIME TO MANAGEMENT UNTIL 03-05- 92.
Arch Of Kentucky · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE AND A CO-WORKER WERE STACKING STEEL ROOF PROPS. HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT ON ONE AND HE STUMBLED. WHEN HE FELL, HIS LEFT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO DUKES.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF A FLAT CAR INTO SOME WATER AND TWISTED OR TURNED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED: HE LIFTED A SAND BOX FROM THE TOP OF A MOTOR. HE DIDN'T KNOW THE BOX WAS HALF FULL OF SAND. THE BOX WEIGHT EXCEEDED HIS EXPECTATIONS AND HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
February 20, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Long Term Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PINNING TOP WHEN DRILL STEEL GOT STUCK IN HOLE. DRILL STEEL CAME LOOSE FROM TOP AND STRUCK I NAME ON FINGER.
Reynolds Metals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SORENESS IN BACK AFTER LIFTING AND MOVING LARGE POTTED PLANT. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 1/13/92 REQUIRING NO MEDICAL TREATMENT OR WORK RESTRICTIONS UNTIL DATE LISTED IN #6 ABOVE.
February 20, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CAUGHT FOOT BETWEEN STEEL ON FLOOR AND STEEL RACK, TWISTING RIGHT KNEE.
Fiddle Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE OFF SCOOP, SLIPPED ON WET BOTTOM STRIKING HIS SIDE ON SCOOP.
February 20, 1992
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
J K & G Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUT A TREE AND IT KICKED BACK AND HIT HIS FOOT.
February 20, 1992
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Andalex Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTING A METAL PLATE OFF #2 CLEAN COAL RECLAIM FEEDER AND INJURED BACK.
Chisholm Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A SCREEN ON THE OFF SIDE OF THE SURFACE BELT DRIVE HE SLIPPED & FELL OVER THE MAIN INTAKE WATER PIPE
February 20, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Elk Creek Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE SHOVELING POWDER HOLES, EMPLOYEE TURNED AROUND WITH HIS SHOVEL, TWISTING HIS LOWER BACK.
February 20, 1992
KY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cave Branch Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING ON 992 LOADER AND HIS FEET WERE MUDDY AND HE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS CHEST ON HAND RAIL.
February 20, 1992
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Mountain Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PICKING UP A ROCK AND HAD HIS KNEES ON A 4" WATERLINE,HIS KNEES SLIPPED OFF THE WATERLINE AND HE FELL ON HIS BACK WHILE STILL HOLDING THE ROCK.
February 20, 1992
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Westmoreland Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO ROCKS CAUSING HIM TO FALL TWISTING HIS LEFT FOOT. HAIRLINE FRACTURE.
Southern Utah Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED OFF MANTRIP INTO MUD SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS R ANKLE
Whitaker Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPL LIFTED A SCOOP TIRE BY HIMSELF.
February 20, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CARRYING BELT ROLLERS AND PLACING THREW MANDOOR WHEN HE EXPERIENCED CHEST PAIN.
February 20, 1992
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STEPPED ON CONVEYOR BELT-FOOT TWISTED AND BROKE.
February 20, 1992
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Talon Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE INJURED EE WAS HAULING GOB FROM A NEW HEAD DRIVE LOCATION. HE LOST PART OF THE GOB AND THEN HE DROVE UPON IT AND THEN GOT THROWN INTO THE MINE ROOF.
February 20, 1992
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Dallenbach Sand Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HOLD A SHARP CUTTING EDGE BOLT FROM SPINNING WHILE REMOVING IT WITH AN AIR IMPACT GUN.
February 20, 1992
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Long Term Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
ATRS CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN CANOPY AND TRAY OF PINNER.
Shamrock Processing Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
VICTIM WAS ON 7TH FLOOR OF PREP PLANT INSTANDING POSITION MADE 180DEG TURN & STARTED WALKING WHEN HIS HEAD STRUCK 8IN PIPE OVERHEAD
B & D Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
HAULING SUPPLIES IN MINE, HIT HOLE AND JARRED HIS NECK.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS WALKING IN FRONT OF SMALL BACKHOE WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER THE BUCKET. HE FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE ON A ROCK BRUSING IT.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OFF TOP OF 40 BELT OVERLAST AND AS HE WAS BENT OVER HE WAS STRUCK ON THE BACK BY A PIECE OF ROCK THAT FELL FROM THE ROOF.
Surefire Coals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SCOOP WHEN HE NOTICED A ROCK BEHIND THE IMPACTOR BALDE ON THE BUCKET.HE LIFTED THE ROCK OUT OF THE WAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.HE WILL BE OFF WORK UNTIL MARC H 17,1992 OR UNTIL RELEASED BY DOCTOR AT LATER DATE.
February 19, 1992
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dravo Lime Company · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 16 FT WOODEN LADDER WHILE WORKING ON A SCREW CONVEYOR UNDER #1 BAG HOUSE. THE SCREW CONV. WAS ABOUT 10 FT ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. THEY WERE REPLACING A REDUCER. THIS REQUIR ED SOME PUSHING AND PULLING ON IT. THE BASE OF THE LADDER KICKED OUT CAUSING THE LADDER TO FALL WITH EMPLOYEE ON IT.
February 19, 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 in lifting objects
LIFTING HYDRAULIC PUMP TO PULL OUT BEARING ON SCREEN.
February 19, 1992
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Liter'S Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object
THE ALLEDGED WITHIN CLAIMS WHILE TRUCK WAS BEING LOADED BY FRONT END LOADER A LARGES WAS DUMPED INTO THE TRUCK BED IN TURN CAUSING A WHIPLASH TO ALLEDGED VICITM HE DID NOT REPORT POSSIBLE INJU RY UNTIL 2 PM AND WAS SENT HOME IMMIDIATLY.
February 19, 1992
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Struck against stationary object
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING UP HIS WORK AREA TO USE OXYGEN/ACETYLENE TORCH AND WELDER TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE WORK. HE LACERATED TWO FINGERS ON HIS LEFT HAND WHILE ATTEMPTING T O MOVE A VENTILATION STOPPIN GPANEL OUT OF HIS WORK AREA. REQUIRING EIGHT SUTURES TO CLOSE THE WOUND.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
23919NED BACK
February 19, 1992
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Calmat Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FIRST AID ONLY WAS SENT TO US ON 2-19-92. ON 6-18-92 WE WERE INFORMED THAT EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN OUT FOR FIVE DAYS.
Gap Fork Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A BOX OF RESIN GLUE ACROSS THE TOP OF ROOF BOLTER, PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT SIDE.
Trojan Mining · Struck against stationary object
EMPL WAS ON 002-0 PARALLEL MAINS SECTION IN NO.2 ENTRY 75' INBY SPAD 4907 OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE.STOPPED THE MINER AND RAISED UP TO GET OUT OF THE DECK,STRUCK HEAD AGAINST TOP OF CANOPY JAMMING NECK.
February 19, 1992
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Elk Creek Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
WHILE CHECKING FUEL ON SWEEPER EMPLOYEE PULLED SELF UP WITH HAND SLIPPING & LANDING ON THE TIRE OF THE SWEEPER
February 19, 1992
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J & E Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MAN WAS PULLING PIECE OF BELT TOGETHER TO MAKE A SPLICE WITH HAND TOOL HE SAID HE HURT HIS BACK TO A MAN THAT HE WAS WORKING WITH HE WORKED THE REST OF THE DAY UNTIL 3PM HE DID NOT REPORT THE ACCIDENT TO THE MINE FOOCE UNTIL AFTER HE WAS HOSPITALIZED LATE THAT NIGHT
Ash Grove Cement Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HANDING A JACKHAMMER TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
Birchfield Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
COP SECTION EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CLEANING ROAD WAY WITH SCOOP A SCALE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLT HITTING EMPLOYEE ON HEAD SHOULDER & TOP OF BOTH HANDS
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJ PULLING BELT BACK TOGETHER-HAD A COMEALONG TIED TO A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE AND THE STRUCTURE BROKE AND PINNED EMPL BETWEEN 2 PIECES OF STRUCTURE.
February 19, 1992
IL · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Monterey Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
MEDICAL VERIFICATION RECEIVED ON 2-21-92. EE WAS MOVING TORCH CART CAME THRU CURTAIN AND RAN INTO SERVICE CAR EE S LEFT THUMB NAIL WAS PUSHED OUT OF HIS THUMB.
Southmountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING CLOSE TO BELT DRIVE WHEN MINE RIB OUTBURST STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON PELVIS AND LEGS.
February 19, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by powered moving object
68935 PICKING UP A GRADER BLADE.INJURED FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
February 19, 1992
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Energy West Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CO-WORKER HAD MEASURED AND WERE PREPARING TO MOVE THE 3" ANGLE IRON WHEN IT FELL FROM THE WORK BENCH AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF HIS LEFT FOOT.
February 19, 1992
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF STARTING #7 SNAP BLOW COMPRESSOR FOR A PM DYNAMIC INSPECTION HE MANUALLY LUBED THE CYLINDERS BEFORE STARTING THE COMPRESSOR IN DOING SO HE USED A PIECE OF PIPE 3 /4INX1FT LONG ON TOP OF THE PLUNGERS FOR THE LUBRICATOR PUMP THIS IS EASIER THAN DEPRESSING THE PLUNGERS BY USING YOUR THUMBS THE PIPE IS USED TO ROCK ACROSS THE TWO PLUNGERS THE LUBRICATOR I
February 19, 1992
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
DISMOUNTED LOADER REACHING FOR HOSE OTHER EMP SAT DOWN IN SEAT TO SET IDLE MACHINE MOVED BACK PINNING THE LOADER OPER BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES
February 19, 1992
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Carter-Roag Coal Company · Struck by falling object
RUNNING SCOOP ROCK FELL IN FACE CUTTING FACE ABOVE LEFT EYE.
February 19, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Adena Fuels Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BLOCKS INTO SCOOP BUCKET SLIDING THE BLOCKS TOGETHER & CAUGHT HIS RT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN BLOCKS
Global Slate Inc · Fall from machine
EE WAS CLIMBING ON THE OTHER SIDE OF ROLLERS TO STRAIGHTEN OUT BLOCK AND EE FELL THROUGH ROLLS.
February 19, 1992
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South-East Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING ROOF BOLT PLATES OFF 3-WHEELER ON TO ROOF DRILL AND STRAINED HIS BACK AND RIGHT LEG. RETUREND TO WORK ON 2-2- & 2-21 DID NOT STOP WORK UNTI 2-24-92.
February 19, 1992
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
CLEANING OFF R R TRACKS WITH HANDLE SHOVEL EXP PAIN IN LT HAND
February 19, 1992
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cpg Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EMPL STEPPED ON A TIMBER AT THE MINE PORTAL AND HURT RIGHT ANKLE.
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WELDED A STEP PLATE TO STAND ON WHILE WELDING IN THE PORTABLE CRUSHER.THE PLATE DID NOT HOLD CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL.
February 19, 1992
IL · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THIS EE WAS INJURED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO WALK DOWN A FLIGHT OF STEPS IN THE REFUSE LOAD OUT BIN. WHILE WALKING DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS THIS EE MISSED A STEP. CAUSING HIM TO STUMBLE AND FALL DOW N THE REMAINING STIARS 4 DOWN ONTO A PLATFORM. THIS CAUSED PAIN IN THE EE S LOWER BACK.
Potomac Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED BENT OVER TO PICK UP MATERIAL FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK FIRST WENT TO DR 02-23-92.
February 19, 1992
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sea B Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOEE STATED HE WAS LOADING TIMBERS ONTO SCOOP CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN TIMBERS.
February 19, 1992
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Piqua Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING A ST. REGIS BAG PACKER PACKING 50# BAGS WITH LIMESTONE. THE AUTO-SPRING LEVER TRIPPED STRICKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE MIDDLE FINGER, RIGHT HAND.
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
PUT PIPE WRENCH ON WRONG CAME OFF JAMMED R THUMB
Omar Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE LOOSENING BRAKE ON RR CAR HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.ALLEGED ACCIDENT OCCURRED 9:00AM02-19-92-REPORTED TO FOREMAN 8:30AM ON 02-20-92.
February 19, 1992
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED WHILE ON TOP OF A DIESEL MANTRIP BENDING DOWN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK NO EVENT TOOK PLACE TO CAUSE THE PROBLEM HE JUST FELT THE PAIN.
February 19, 1992
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine
EMPL CLIMBING OUT OF REAR AXLE HATCH OF 170 HAUL TRUCK.WAS USING HANDHOLD TO PULL HIMSELF UP AND SWINGING OUT WHEN THE WELDS ON HANDHOLD BROKE AND THE EMPL INJURED TAIL BONE AND LOWER BACK.
February 19, 1992
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL DOWN ON KNEES CUTTING PIECE OF 48" BELT FOR A MAT. WHILE CUTTING BELT PULLING RAZOR KNIFE TOWARD BODY,KNIFE CAME THROUGH BELTING CUTTING RIGHT THIGH ABOVE THE KNEE.
February 19, 1992
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Mountain Production Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE OPERATOR HAD BEEN PLACING EMPTY PLASTIC JUGS UNDER FILL SPOUTS FOR SEVERAL DAYS.ON 02-19-92 HE STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING NUMBNESS IN HIS FINGERS.POSSIBLE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.
February 19, 1992
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED LIFTED AN ELECTRIC HOIST FROM C.M.I. DRYER TO FLOOR. AS HE TURNED HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. INJURED HAS A HISTORY OF BACK PROBLEMS.
February 19, 1992
PR · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by falling object
HE WAS PUTTING TOGETHER SOME CABLES THAT WERE IN THE "BOOM" AREA, CRANE #155. JUST IN THAT MOMENT A SCREW FALL DIRECTLY TO HIS RIGHT EYEBROW, CAUSING HIM A WOUND.
February 19, 1992
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLED BAG OFF SPOUT.
February 19, 1992
OH · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A PORTAL-BUS DOWN AN INCLINE. HE HAD PLANNED TO STOP AT BOTTOM OF INCLINE BEHIND SUPPLYCAR. BUS SLID INTO PARKED SUPPLY, INJURED BUMPED HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST THE CONTROL LER.
February 18, 1992
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING LOAD A WATER HEAD FOR A 23 LABOUR PUMP ONTO A 5 TON LOCOMOTIVE WHEN HIS FOOT CAUGHT ON GRAVEL CAUSING HIS LEFT KNEE TO TWIST. POSSIBLE TORN LIGAMENT OF THE LEFT KNEE.
February 18, 1992
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
PIECE OF MINE ROOF FELL AND STRUCK SHOULDER.
February 18, 1992
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shannopin Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJ WAS LIFTING CHAIN BLOCKS FROM JEEP FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Sahara Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN OFF TOP OF A GEAR CASE, HIS KNEE STARTED HURTING. EMPLOYEE STATED HIS KNEE POPPED WHEN HE FIRST STOOD UP ON TOP OF THE GEAR CASE.
February 18, 1992
VA · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Garden Creek Pocahontas Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS HELPING TO TURN OVER APPROX 300 TO 400' OF 60 LB. TRACK RAIL WITH A SLATE BAR. HIS BAR KICKED BACK FROM TEH TWISTING OF THE RAIL AND STRUCK THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE AND FRACTURED A FACIAL BONE.
Magma Copper Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS TIMBERING A MANWAY WHEN A MUDBALL FROM ABOVE BROKE LOOSE AND FELL, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A POSSIBLE CRACKED LEFT RIB, (#8), CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY HE FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER AND CHEST.