Mining Incidents

Mining Incidents in November 1993

All MSHA-reportable mining accidents in November 1993, sorted by severity. Fatalities appear first.

Fatalities
14
Total incidents
1,840
Period
November 1993

Top operators this month

  1. 01 Jim Walter Resources Inc 38 incidents
  2. 02 Peabody Coal Company 25 incidents
  3. 03 Drummond Company, Inc. 24 incidents
  4. 04 Costain Coal Inc 20 incidents
  5. 05 Ash Grove Cement Company 17 incidents

Most recent 500 incidents

Showing the 500 most recent of 1,840 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.

November 29, 1993 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Nell Jean Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

IE WAS PUSHING COAL IN THE CLEAN COAL STOCKPILE AREA ABOVE NO.5 FEEDER. HIS DOZER SLID INTO A VOID THAT HAD FORMED IN COAL STOCKPILE. HIS DOZER WAS COVERED WITH COAL AND COAL ENTERED THE CAB VIA RIGHT SIDE GLASS.

November 24, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Crockett Collieries (Ky) Inc · Struck by falling object

FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON THE VICTIM ADVANCED IN BY ROOF SUPPORTS WITH THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE, AND IN ADDITION THE PROTECTIVE CANOPY WITH HIS ENTIRE BOYD. AS A RESLT A PIEC EOF THE UNSUPPORTE D ROOF FELL AND INFLICTED THE FATA INJURY. THIS WAS IN #4 ENTRY 003 SECTION.

November 23, 1993 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Dons Trucking · Struck against a moving object

APPARENTLY THE FRONT END LOADER GOT TO MUCH SIDEWAYS ON THE GRAVEL HILL AND IT ROLLED OVER AND PINNED VICTIN UNDERNEATH.

November 22, 1993 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Sunray Coal Inc · Contact with electrical current

WHILE ADJUSTING OUTRIGGERS TO LEVEL CRANE, CABLE ON CRANE CAME IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRIC WIRE. ELECTRICITY TRAVELED THREW MACHINE AND CONTACTED EMPLOYEE THAT WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND WHO WAS IN CONTACT WITH CRANE.

November 19, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) Fatality · MACHINERY
Fordyce Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIMWAS ASKED BY CONTTRACTOR TO CUT OFF NUTS TO 20 TON COUNTERWEIGHT FOR REMOVAL & TRANSPORT AS PER CONTRACT AS VICTIM CUT LAST OF TWO NUTS COUNTERWEIGHT SWUNG TOWARD HIM PINNING HIM BETWEEN CONTRACTORS GEN POLE WINCH TRUCK & THE WEIGHT VICTIM WAS CRUSHED AS HE STOOD ON HIS LADDERR TRYING TO ASSIST CONTRACTOR

November 19, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RERAILING A 20-TON ASEA CAR WHEN HE GOT PINNED BETWEEN THE ORE CAR & THE RIB THE ORE CAR WAS BEING PULLED THROUGH A RE-RAILER THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN FATAL INJURIES TO EMPLOYEE

November 16, 1993 WI · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
American Materials Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS DRIVING HIS CAR HE HAD JUST LEFT THE TOOL GARAGE IN THE PIT AREA & WAS MAKING ENTRANCE TO A HAUL ROAD WHEN HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH A 25TON VOLVO ARTICULATED TRUCK(S/N5350-5719) DRIVEN B Y EE BOTH VEHICLES WERE TRAVELING FORWARD & THE LEFT SIDE TIRES CRUSHED THE CAR & ITS DRIVER

November 15, 1993 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM IS BELIEVED TO HAVE CLIMBED CONVEYOR BELT SUPPORT STRUCTURE. IN AN UNKNOWN FASHION, WHILE ON BELT STRUCTURE, VICTIM CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE RETURN BELT IDLER AND SUFFERED FATAL INJURI ES.

November 5, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · MACHINERY
Mears Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

WHILE SERVICING A JEFFERY 101 CONTINUOUS MINER, INJURED BECAME ENTAGLED IN THE CUTTING HEAD WHEN THE CUTTING HEAD ACCIDENTALLY CAME ON, PULLING HIM UNDER THE HEAD, FATALLY INJURING HIM.

November 4, 1993 NE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck by falling object

AT APPROX 10:30PM A SECTION OF ROOF FELL STRIKING THE VICTIM THE PIECE WAS APPROX 8FT LONG BY 5FT WIDE BY 2IN-12IN THICK PIECE FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOLTS

November 4, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Contact with hot objects or substances

DECEASED WAS DOING CLEANING DUTIES IN THE TERCIARY AIR DUCT AT NUMBER SIX KILN AREA,WHEN SUDDENLY HOT DUST MATERIAL RAN INTO THE DUCT INFLECTING SEVERE BURNS ON HIS BODY.

November 1, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
U S Borax Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

TWO EMPLOYEES OF CONTRACTOR, ANCON MARINE INC., BECAME ENTRAPPED BY PRODUCT WHILE CLEANING 5 MOL #1 SILO. APPARENTLY BOTH WORKERS WERE WEARING SAFETY HARNESSES, BUT NOT LIFELINES. ONE WORKER W AS SUCCESSFULLY RESCUED; THE SECOND WORKER WAS FATALLY INJURED.

November 30, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Gale Lim Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LAGGING RUBBER CAME OUT OF TAIL PULLEY. HE WAS TRYING TO PUT THE RUBBER BACK WHICH WAS NOT HIS JOB AND HE WAS NOT AUTHROIZED TO DO. HE WAS TRYING TO TAKE BOLT OUT OF GUARD. WHEN BOTL CAME LO OSE IT SLIPEPD AND GLOVE CAUGHT IN PULLEY, PULLING HIS HAND INTO THEROLLER.

November 29, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elsinore Ready Mix Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A 50 LB. BUCKET OF BASE MATERIAL ONTO HIS TRUCK FOR TESTING. EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA & NOTICE A BULGE.

November 28, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
National Cement Company Of California Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE ON GARAGE SHOP FLOOR. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OFF JACK. HE GRABBED TRANSMISSION TO KEEP IT FROM FALLING.

November 26, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE POWER SUPPLY CABLE FOR MINING SHOVEL. APPARENTLY SHOVEL CABLE WAS FROZEN TO GROUND AND WHEN HE PULLED HE FELT PAIN IN STOMACH AREA.

November 26, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPLACING BUSHINGS IN TRUCK WALKING BEAM WHEN HE SAID HE STRAINED HIMSELF.

November 26, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LTV Steel Mining Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS OUT OF HIS TRUCK, SLIPPED ON ICE/SNOW AND FELL ON HIS BACK. INJURY ALSO APPARENTLY RESULTED IN A HERNIA.

November 25, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holcim (Texas) LP · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOOR ON THE FLASH FURNISH COAL MILL BY HAND WITH ANEGATIVE (12) TWELVE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE. WHILE BUMPING THE DOOR WITH HIS HANDS, THE DOOR VACUUMED SHUT ON HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON THE RIGHT HAND.

November 22, 1993 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
North American Salt Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING CARBOARD RINGS FROM UNDERNEATH THE RECUTTER MACHINE WITHOUT EQUIPMENT LOCKED OUTBUT STOPPED BY ELECTRIC EYES. WHEN MACHINE STARTED UP WHEN ELECTRIC EYES CLEARED, HIS HAN D WAS PULLED INTO IDLER SPROCKET OF THE CHAIN OPERATING THE PUSH ON ARM. AS A RESULT, HIS FINGERS ON HAND RIGHT WERE AMPUTATED BETWEEN THE IDLER SPROCKET AND THE CHAIN.

November 22, 1993 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GETTING A DRINK OF WATER IN OPERATOR'S ROOM, EMPLOYEE WAS LEANING AGAINST DOOR FRAME WITH HIS RIGHT HAND RESTING HIGH UP NEAR DOOR HINGE...ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WALKING OUT OF ROOM SLAMMED DOOR SHU T, SEVERING APPROXIMATELY 1/2" OFF RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

November 22, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Collinson Stone Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING A CHAIN HOIST & CARRYING IT TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION. WHEN HE SAT HOIST DOWN HE FELT A PAIN (STINGING) IN HIS LEFT SIDE. IT WAS A HERNIA.

November 18, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Chico Crushed Stone Partnership · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

TWO EMPLS. WERE IN THE PROCESS OF PLACING NEW BEARINGS & NEW TIMING GEARS ON A HORIZ.VIBRATINGSCREE. THE SCREEN'S DRIVE SHEAVES & DRIVE BELT WERE NOT IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF THE INJURY.AT TH E TIME OF INJURY, THE 2 GEARS WERE MOUNTED ON THE SCREEN.THE EMPLS WERE IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE WOODEN BLOCK FROM THE LOWER GEAR.ANOTHER EMPL TURNED THE LOWER SHAFT WITH A BAR. THE WOOD

November 17, 1993 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager POWERED HAULAGE
Canterbury Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MAN WAS OPERATING THE SCOOP TRACTOR. HIS HAMMER WHICH WAS LALYING ON TOP OF THE SCOOP BEGAN TO FALL OFF THE MACHINE, WHEN HE REACHED FOR THE HAMMER HE PLACED HIS HAND BETWEEN THE FRAME OF THE MACHINE & THE STOP BLOCK. THE MAN PINCHED 4 FINGERS BETWEEN THE FRAME & THE STOP BLOCK.

November 15, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wet Branch Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LIFTING REEL OF WIRE. REEL WAS SET DOWN ON FINGERS & MASHED END OF RIGHT RING FINGER RESULTING IN AMPUTATION OF THE END OF THAT FINGER APPROX. 1/4".

November 13, 1993 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Akzo Nobel Salt Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE LARGE LOADER TIREUSING IMPROPER SLINGING METHOD. SLING SLIPPED, CATCHING AND SMASHINGEMPLOYEE'S FINGER BETWEEN TIRE AND SLING.

November 12, 1993 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SHEARER WHEN THE DRUM THREW A ROCK AND CUT THE END OF HIS RIGHT THIRD DIDGIT.

November 12, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hydraulic Press Brick Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPING OUT OF EUCLID TRUCK. FELT HE PULLED A MUSCLE.

November 9, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Millington Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALONG WITH THREE OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE CHANGING SCREEN CLOTH TO HEX PLATE ON DIESTER 3820 SCREEN.

November 9, 1993 PA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cooney Bros Coal Co · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING DUMP ROPE ON THE BUCKET OF DRAGLINE. HE WAS PULLING CABLE ON DUMP SHEAVE AND STANDING ON ARCH OF BUCKET WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL.

November 8, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

14B SECITON. LAYING TRACK USED A HOOK TO MOVE RAIL OVER TO GET ON TOP OF TEES. AS HE PULLED ON THE RAIL HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT GROIN AREA.

November 8, 1993 AK · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

WHILE LOWERING A TRUCK TIRE WITH A CHAIN HOIST THE CHAIN PINCHED FINGERTIP--WHEN TIRE RIM SETTLED.

November 7, 1993 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING OIL FROM TRACK TO SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LEFT GROIN AREA.

November 6, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Reedy Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A SPRAY HOSE BY PULLING IT AWAY FROM THE ROPE TO WHICH IT WAS ANCHORED AT THE #3 HEAD-DRIVE. WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING OUTSIDE THE FENCH WHICH WAS CONSTRUC TED AROUND THE DRIVE, THE HOSE CAME LOOSE AND PULLED HIS HAND AND THE HOSE INTO THE BELT.

November 6, 1993 OH · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS HELPING REMOVE THE TAIL END TRACTION UNIT COVER. THE COVER DROPPED SUDDENLY CATCHING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN A PULLER BOLT AND THE SPILL TRAY AMPUTATING THE FINGER AT THE FIRST JO INT.

November 6, 1993 KS · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clemens Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WIPING GREASE FROM THE BACKSHAFT OF THE DRAGLINE. THE RAG BECAME TANGLED IN THE GEAR PULLING HAND TOO CLOSE TO THE GEAR AND CUT THE END OFF THE RT INDEX FINGER AND CUT THE SECOND FINGER TO THE BONE.

November 5, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS BENDING METAL WITH THE POWER BRAKE. THE MACHINE HAD NOT BEEN SET UP PROPERTLY BENDING THE METAL PIECE PAST 90 DEGREE SMASHING EE LEFT THUMB BETWEEN THE METAL AND THE MACHINE FRAME.

November 5, 1993 PA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

16 A LONGWALL SECTION USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO HAMMER A HEAD GATE COVER PIN OUT. AS HE HAMMERED HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SIDE GROIN AREA HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL HE WAS DIAGNOSISED AS HAVI NG A HERNIA ON 12-13-93 LOST WORK DAYS BEGAN SURGICAL REPAIR WAS DONE 12-8-93.

November 3, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman & Sons · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON JAW CRUSHER. ATTEMPTING TO LOWER WEDGE TO RESET OPENING. WEDGE BOUND UP. EMPLOYEE HIT IT WITH SLEDGE HAMMER TO MAKE IT DROP SEVERAL TIMES. IN FINAL ATTEMPT INJURY INCURRED. WED GE DROPPED SUDDENLY WHILE WORKER WAS TURNING NUTBY HAND. LITTLE FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN NUT & SURFACE WHERE NUT RESTS.

November 2, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kiser Brothers Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP AT THE FACE WHEN HIS LEFT HAND RING FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN ROOF & ROOF BOLT PLATE. CUT OFF END OF LEFT RING FINGER.

November 1, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Butler Stone Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TRYING TO KEEP A ROCK IN PLACE IN THE CUTTER. HE DIDN'T THINK HIS FINGER WAS IN ALL THE WAY AND DIDN'T MOVE IT. HIS RIGHT POINTER FINGER WAS AMPUTATED.

November 30, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Service Granite Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING HIS OXYGEN BURNER FRAME AND HE HURT HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. PULLED LIGAMENT IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

November 30, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Tower Rock Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED LEG CAUSING SHARP PAIN TO OCCUR IN LOWER BACK.

November 30, 1993 ND · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE CLAIMS HE SLIPPED AND GOT HIS HAND BETWEEN A GUARD AND A LODGED ROCK ON A HEAD PULLEY.

November 30, 1993 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Indiana Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE LOWERING THE CANOPY ON THE ROOF BOLTER. HE LEANED ON TEH JACK AND THE COLLAR CAME DOWN AND MASHED HIS HAND.

November 30, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING 980 LOADER THE WIND BLEW DUST INTO LEFT EYE.

November 30, 1993 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS SUPERVISING THE BELT MOVE IN THE SECTION. HE WAS WALKING ALONG SIDE THE LOW FRAME STRUCTURE WHEN HE STUMBLED AND FELL BACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS LOWER BACK. HE COMPLETED THE WORK SHIFT, B UT BEGAN MISSING WORK ON THE FOLLOWING SHIFT.

November 30, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

REPORTED THAT EE WAS DRIVING A LOADED DRESSER HAULPACK 830E 240 TON HAUL TRUCK (ASARCO #457) FROM THE #16 SHOVEL TO THE SILICATE PRIMARY CRUSHER. WHILE TRANSIT ON THE WEST INDIAN SPRINGS HAUL ROAD, 2000' LEVEL, THE TRUCK DRIFTED OFF THE ROAD TO THE LEFT; STRUCK A SMALL BERM AND EMBANKMENT; AND ROLLED ONTO ITS RIGHT SIDE.

November 30, 1993 AL · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Drummond Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS JACKING JEEP BACK ON TRACK WHEN THE JACK SLIPPED & EMPLOYEE FELL.

November 30, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Conakay Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS USING A HAMMER TO MAKE A BELT SPLICE. A PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF THE HAMMER AND STRUCK HIM IN THE ARM.

November 30, 1993 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
B R Amon & Sons Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DECENDING LADDER ON FRONT END LOADER WHEN HE MISSED THE BOTTOM STEP AND TWISTED ANKLE WHEN HE HIT THE GROUND SPRAINING HIS ANKLE.

November 30, 1993 NE · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidated Sand & Gravel Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE BACKED DUMP TRUCK UNDER LOAD-OUT BIN OF SCREENING PLANT AND STEPPED OUT OF TRUCK CAB ONTO A PLANK WALK-WAY. THERE WAS ICE ON THE WALKWAY WHICH CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO SLIP AND FALL, STRIKI NG HIS LEFT FOREARM, BRUISING THE MEATY PART OF HIS FOREARM.

November 30, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Quality Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN THE PULL ROPE ATTACHED TO THE MINER CABLE BROKE. EMPLOYEE'S HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN ROPE AND MINER.

November 30, 1993 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Kentucky · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE IN PROCESS OF LOADING MATERIAL [LOOSE COAL & ROCK] ON TO 1-6 BELT - HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. NOTE# EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 12/22/93.

November 30, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Green Mountain Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWO ELECTRICAN WERE TIGHTENING BOLTS IN A WHEEL UNIT ON A SHUTTLE CAR EE INJURED EE WAS LYING ON HIS LEFT SIDE, REACHING IN AND HOLDING RATCHET ON BOLTS OTHER HAD A CHEATER PIPE ON RATCHET TOR QUENING BOLTS. CHEATER PIPE SLIPPED OFF AND RATCHET HIT EE IN RIGHT RIB CAGE.

November 30, 1993 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Wiser Construction L L C · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SLIDE A STACKING CONVEYOR, CAUSING UNDUE STRESS ON A POINT NOT DESIGNED TO TAKE IT. IT COLLAPSED CRUSHING HIS LEFT HAND SEVERING IT IN TWO PLACES. BREAKING HIS ARM ( RIGHT) BREAKING HIS RIGHT LEG AND BREAKING HIS PELVIS.

November 30, 1993 KY · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bell County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS HELPING TO PUT DE-RAILED RAILRUNNER BACK ON TRACK AND LAID HIS HAND ON RAILRUNNER BETWEEN JACK. JACK SLIPPED OUT AND CAUGHT FINGERS BETWEEN JACK AND RAILRUNNER.

November 30, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Neumeister Coal Company · Struck by flying object

REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE HAMMER AND NAILS WERE BEING USED MINER WAS PROVING NAIL WHEN ONE BLEW INTO HIS EYE CAUSING THE EYE INJURY EYE PROTECTION WAS PROVIDED BUT WAS NOT WEARING GLASSES OR GOF F THAT ARE PROVIDED.

November 30, 1993 PA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Struck by falling object

OPERATING TAIL GATE SIDE OF SHEER, LARGE ROCK FELL HITTING HIM IN ABDOMEN AND LEFT LEG KNOCKED HIM BACKWARDS HE FELL BENDING HIS THUMBS BACKWARDS.

November 30, 1993 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Homestake Mining Company Of California · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING BACK WANDS AND FELL OVER A 4' HIGH WING WALL OF TUNNEL. PUTTING BACKFILL IN BEHIND WALL.

November 30, 1993 CO · Coal underground transportation trainee POWERED HAULAGE
Basin Resources Inc. · Struck against a moving object

WHILE EE WAS DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN AND HIT THE EE IN THE BACK OF THE RIGHT HAND.

November 30, 1993 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Charolais Corp · Fall from machine

CHECKING LIGHT ON DOZER SLIPPED OFF TRACK HURTING RIGHT LOWER BACK.

November 30, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M-I Drilling Fluids Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN DIVERTER GATE BETWEEN TWO BELTS, FROZEN MATERIAL PREVENTED TRUNING. EMPLOYEE PULLED VERY HARD ON LEVER, FROZEN MATERAL LET GO SUDDENLY, CATCHING & IMPACTING HIS HAND (RIGHT THUMB) BETWEEN THE HANDLE & THE STOP. RIGHT THUMB WAS LACERATED & REQUIRED STICHES, DOCTOR INDICATES FRACTURE.

November 30, 1993 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
River Hill Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

ROCK TRUCK STARTED UP RAMP OUT OF PIT WITH LOAD OF LOOSE WET MATERIAL. WHEN TRUCK SHIFTED GEARS, LOAD SLIDE TO BACK, LIFTED FRONT WHEEL OFF OF GROUND AND TURNED TRUCK TO RIGHT PERPENDICULAR TO HAUL ROAD. TRUCK ROLLED ONTO PASSENGER SIDE. OPERATOR SUFFERED SLIGHT CONCUSSION AND VARIOUS BRUISES AND STRAINS.

November 30, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) FIRE
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EE WAS WELDING ON A PIPE BARCKET HE NOTICED A SMALL GRASS FIRE NEAR HIS TRUCK HE RUSHED TO GET THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER & IN THE PROCESS TWISTED HIS RT KNEE

November 30, 1993 KY · Coal driller operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING SHAFT BOTTOM WITH ROTARY PERCUSSION DRILL WHEN ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SHOULDER AREA FORCING HIM DOWN ON TO DRILL

November 30, 1993 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS INSTALLING ROOFBOLTS. THE MAN FELT PAIN IN THE MIDDLE AND LOWER BACK AREA. THIS MAY BE A RECURRENCE OF THE INJURY FROM MAY 1991.

November 30, 1993 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P. · Struck against a moving object

EE ALLEGES THAT WHILE OPERATING THE LOADER HE HIT A BUMP WHICH RESULTED IN A BRUISE TO HIS TAILBONE.

November 30, 1993 KY · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Addington Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON CABLE AND STATED THAT HE HAD STRAINED HIS BACK.

November 30, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knott County Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING A RAIL MANTRIP, THAT HAD DERAILED WITH A RAILROAD JACK THE JACK FAILEDTO OPERATE PROPERLY. THE JACK DID NOT LOCK WHEN THE HANDLE WAS PUSHED DOWN . IT THEN SPRANG BAC K UP HITTING INJURED IN THE MOUTH. HE HAD TO BE HOSPITALIZED AND HAVE 4 STITCHES INSIDE MOUTH.

November 30, 1993 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
L A Demers · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN OFF THE WASK RACK & STEPPED ON A ROCK ON THE GROUND CAUSING SEVERE PAIN IN HIS LEFT FOOT.

November 30, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING COUPLER, HOOKING BACKHOE TO MOTOR WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A LOW BACK STRAIN CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

November 30, 1993 MD · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PERSON WAS STANDING ON LADDER TO RELEASE DUKE FROM ROOF. RELEASED DUKE BUT WOULDN'T COME DOWN. PUSHED DOWN ON DUKE CAUSING LADDER TO SLIP. FELL FORWARD LANDING ON PAVEMENT. DUKE ALSO FELL S TRIKING RIGHT LEG. PERSON WENT TO DR. & WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY ON 12/01/93. LEG BOTHERED HIM & HE RETURNED TO DR. ON 12/07/93 WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY ON 12/09/93.

November 30, 1993 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 WALKING BEHIND THE SCOOP & THE SCOOP BOTTOMED OUT WITH HIS FOOT BETWEEN THE FOOTWALL & THE FRAME OF THE SCOOP BATTERY.

November 30, 1993 CT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon Connecticut Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE FIXING V-BELTS ON CRUSHER USING PULLING MOTION FELT A STRAIN ON LOWER BACK.

November 30, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Lagow Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

AN EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING A BIN WITH A BRUSH GRINDER AND A PARTICLE OF SAND WENT INTO HIS EYE.

November 30, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Pontiki Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING ROOF WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON LEFT WRIST, FRACTURING HIS LEFT WRIST.

November 30, 1993 WV · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator MACHINERY
Dale Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

SLIP OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN 2 ROOF BOLTS.

November 30, 1993 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING A BELT ROLLER. WHEN ONE END DROPED CAUSING EE TO STRAIN A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 30, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Copper Range Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN BACK WHEN HE STOOD UP AFTER SITTING IN CONTROL ROOM.

November 30, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING MATERIALS, FELT PAIN IN GROIN.

November 29, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF A CEMENT WALKWAY AT THE WASHPLANCT AND SLIPPED AND SPRAINED HIS ANKLE.

November 29, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aurora Partnership · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WORKER WAS TAKING STRIP SOLUTION SAMPLE. THE SAMPLE LOCATION HAD A VALVE WITH A BUCKET HANGING FROM IT. WORKER WAS IN PROCESS OF PURGING SAMPLING LINE WHEN HANGING BUCKET FILLED UP & FELL OP ENING THE 1 1/2" VALVE WIDE OPEN. THE RELEASED SOLUTION FLOWED DOWN INSIDE THE WORKERS BOOT. THE BUCKET FELL FROM ITS POSITION ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO SOLUTION GOING INTO BOOT.

November 29, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONG SIDE OF ROOF BOLTER HWHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE & TWISTED LOWER BACK. HE TRIED TO CONTINUE TO WORK BUT WAS UNABLE TO FINISH THE WORK SHIFT. HE WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANC E TO A LOCAL HOSP. TREATED & RELEASED TO HIS FAMILY PHYSICIAN. HE IS STILL OFF AT THIS TIME.

November 29, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Midway Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING ROLLERS ON CONVEYORS BELT , USING A 3LB. SLEDGE HAMMER TO LOOSEN ROLLER. HE MISSED & HIT LEFT KNEE. PLANT & CONVEYOR WERE NOT IN OPERATION.

November 29, 1993 TX · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Navasota Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO THE ACCUMULATION OF PARTICLES AT THE TOP OF GRINDING FACE SHIELD.

November 29, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Stone Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING PLUGGED SCREEN CLOTH FROM LAST DAY PLANT RUN. STEPPED DOWN FROM SCREEN TO CAT WALK & TURNED OVER HIS LEFT ANKLE. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO EMER. ROOM OF HOSPITAL HAD X-RAY. ANKLE NOT BROKEN BUT BADLY SPRAINED WITH PULLED LIGAMENTS. WRAPPED WITH ACE BANDAGE & TOLD TO STAY OFF FOR 2 DAYS & SEE OWN DR.

November 29, 1993 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Husky Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING ON MINER CABLE, TO GET OUT OF ROAD WAY PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

November 29, 1993 VA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Ridge Lime Company L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM HER DEST TO HALLWAY WHEN HER FOOT GOT CAUGHT IN WIRE & TRIPPED HER.

November 29, 1993 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss OTHER
Eastwood Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HURT HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

November 29, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Colloid Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WENT TO FILL TREATER UNDER THE #4 TANK, LIFTED 100# BAG, TOOK 3 STEPS STEPPED OVER A MISPLACED BAG AND TWISTED AND HURT BACK.

November 29, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER 2 X4 WOOD BRACE BECAUSE HIS WELDING HOOD OBSTRUCTED HIS VISION,FELL ON HIS RIGHT ARM RESULTING IN A FRACTURE TO RIGHT WRIST.

November 29, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS SHOVELING THE TAIL PIECE FOR THE STACKER BELT WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK

November 29, 1993 TN · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PUSHING OXYGEN TANK INTO SCOOP, STRAINED BACK MUSCLE.

November 29, 1993 CO · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Basin Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS PULLING 1-1/4" WIRE ROPE TO A STUCK BULLDOZER IN MUD. HE PULLED HIS LEGS TO GET OUT OF THE MUD & FELL DOWN STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK AND HIP.

November 29, 1993 AL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company, Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM THE REAR ENGINE OF THE SCRAPPER. THE STEP BROKE CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS BACK.

November 29, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whitaker Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS MOVING A CONT MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY AND TWISTED HIS HIP.

November 29, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Milestone Materials Division Mathy Construction · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE, TRUCK DRIVER, WAS CLEANING SNOW & ICE FROM FLOOR OF BOX (TRUCK) WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED ON WET ICEING BOX FLOOR CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS HITTING HIS BACKSIDE ON TRUCK FLOOR, CAUS ING SORENESS IN BACK AREA.

November 29, 1993 AL · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED AND CO-WORKER WERE UNLOADING 4" STEEL PIPE FROM FLAT CAR. AS HE AND CO-WORKER LIFTED THE PIPE HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT BACK.

November 29, 1993 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Crews Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AFTER HE GOT OFF THE DOZER HE TOOK A COUPLE OF STEPS AND SLIPPED AND FELL. THE REFUSE HAD A LAYER OF FROST ON IT AND HE LOST HIS FOOTING.

November 29, 1993 WI · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY

WITHOUT ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF WHEN THE METAL GOT INTO HIS EYE, INJURED ASSUMES IT HAPPENED WHILE CUTTING & CHIPPING METAL DURING PLANT REPAIR.

November 29, 1993 AL · Coal shopman repair cars, mechanic OTHER
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BEGAN LOSING TIME NOVEMBER 30, 1993.

November 29, 1993 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNLOADING A BUNDLE OF CRIB FROM SCOOPY BUCKET WHEN IT HIT THE BOTTOM IT ROLERL ON MANS FOOT FRACTURING 4 TOES.

November 29, 1993 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Leatherwood Energy Corp Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO SET A STIFF JACK AT THE BREAKE/FEEDER ON THE 1 RIGHT 007-0 SECITON, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 29, 1993 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal Mac Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING A FRONT END LOADER. HE HAD LOADED ROCK INTO BUCKET AND TWISTED TO LOOK BACKWARD AS HE REVERSED MACHINE./ WHEN TWISTING HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN LOWER BACK AND NUMBNESS I N RIGHT LEG.

November 29, 1993 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CLEARING ROCK FROM NORTH SIDE OF TAKEUP ON BELT SLOPE. HE WAS PLACING ROCK ONTO NORTH PLATFORM. A ROCK FROM THE BELT FELL TOWARD HIM CUASING INJURED TO JUMP TO AVOID BEING STRUCK BY ROCK. AS HE JUMPED. HE WAS HOLDINGA ROCK IN HIS HANDS. HE STATED HE FELT PAIN IN BACK AT THIS TIME.

November 29, 1993 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT STATES THAT HE WAS SHOVELING RUN OFF GRAVELMATERIAL WHEN HE STRAINED HIS SHOULDER (LEFT).

November 29, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sidco Minerals Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS SCRAPING ROCK WHEN DEBRIS FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE. HE DID HAVE ON HIS SAFETY GLASSESAT THE TIME FO THE INCIDENT, HOWEVER THE DEBRIS WENT UNDER THEM AND INTO HIS EYE.

November 29, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cougar Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DOWN ON KNEES, PERFORMIGN MAINTENANCE ON SCOOP. HE LOOSENED A NUT AND HIS BACK WENT OUT.

November 29, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BENT OVER TO PICK UP METAL PLATE TO PUT IN BOBCAT BUCKET. FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

November 29, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anderson Brothers Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS HOLDING 60# RAIL IN PLACAE WITH HIS RIGHT HAND, ON THE DRIFT END OF THE SUPPLY CAR, ATTEMPTING TO START A SECOND ROW OF RAILS. THE FOUR MAN SUPPLY CREW PICKED UP THE HIGHWAY END OF THE RAIL & PLACE ON SUPPLY CAR. RAIL ROTATED & CAUGHT THE TIP OF INJUREDS MIDDLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND.

November 29, 1993 KY · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pace Energies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING COAL FROM THE RIB OUT INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE ENTRY SO THAT A SCOOP COULD CLEAN IT UP. EE HAD HIS SHOVEL FULL OF COAL. WHEN HE THREW THE COAL INTO MIDDLE OF THE ENTRY, HE EXPER IENCED PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

November 29, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tower Rock Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HELPING MECHANIC CHANGE FLAT TIRE ON TRC-99. BENT OVER TO PICK UP A WOODEN BLOCK AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER BACK.

November 29, 1993 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS HELPING LOAD JOINTS OF 8" PLASTIC WATER LINE ONTO MATERIAL CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. INJURED REUTRNED TO WORK BT COULD NOT PERFORM HIS NORMAL DUTIES BEGIN NING 11-30-93 WHICH IS THE FIRST LOST WORK DAY.

November 29, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SHOVELED OFF A PILE OF ROCK AND ROCK DUST THAT HAD BUILT UP ON THE ROOF OVER THE MILL DRIVE MOTOR. A COUPLE OF HOURS LATER, HE STARTED FEELING A STIFNESS IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 29, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHECKING OUT LOADER- WHILE INSPECTING, A COMPARTMENT DOOR SWUNG OPEN & STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS REQUIRED TO EVENTUALLY HAVE SURGERY ON 2/16/94. LAST DAY WORKED WAS 2/15/94.

November 29, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Fall from ladders

EE SLIPPED WHILD DESCENDING LADDER AT SCREEN TOWER HE CAUGHT HIS FULL WEIGHT WITH ONE HAND AND ARM.

November 29, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Mountain Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN THE BELT LINE AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS BACK.

November 29, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS RIDING ON TOP OF SCOOP BATTERIES THRU A WATER HOLE IN LOW TOP. WHEN HE WAS CUAGHT BETWEENT HE BATTERIES, THE ROOF OF THE MINE ENTRY.

November 29, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Anna Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RECURRENCE OF INJURY THAT HAPPENED ON 7-8-93 STRAINED BACK.

November 29, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Hilltop Aggregate Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DOING GENERAL PLANT MAINTANANCE WHEN THE SCREEN FEED BOX BECAME PLUGGED AND OVERFLOWED A ROCK DROPPED ON HEAD PULLEY BOUNCED OFF HITTING EE ON TOP OF HIS HARD HAT KNOCKED HIM DOWN ON CA TWALK. HE STRUCK THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON CATWALK CAUSING SWELLING.

November 28, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

OPERATOR WAS BOLTING TOP IN 5 RIGHT BREAK. INSTALLED RIB BOLT AND WAS SWINGING BOOM IN FOR INSIDE BOLT AND LOOKED AWAY TO LOOK AT TOP. WHEN HE DID, HE PUSHED THE LEVER THE WRONG WAY AND MASHED HIS LEFT FOOT BETWEEN THE CRADLE AND RIB. ENTRY ONLY 16' WIDE.

November 28, 1993 KY · Coal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dlx Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING ROOF BOLTS FROM MULE TO ROOF BOLTER AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN BACK DID NOT FEEL BAD PAINS UNTIL NEXT DAY.

November 28, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING FROM LADDER & SPRAINED ANKLE.

November 27, 1993 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sky Haven Coal Inc · Fall from machine

CLIMBING OFF LOADER MISJUDGED STEP AND FELL.

November 27, 1993 OH · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ENZ, INC. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING A 455 KOMATSU DOZER LIFT JACK CYLINDER WHEN HE NEEDED TO REHOOK HIS CRANE. WHEN HE SET THE CYLINDER DOWN TO REHOOK THE CYLINDER MOVED SIDEWAYS AND PURED HIS FOOT UNDER CT. HE T HEN FELL BACKWARDS OFF THE BACK AND STRETCHED ALL THE LIGMENTS ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

November 27, 1993 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE TWISTED AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK AS HE STEPPED DOWN FROM THE TRUCK TO THE GROUND.

November 27, 1993 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Joe Clark Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING OVER ROCK, FOOT SLIPPED.

November 27, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING STEEL STACKED ON THE GROUND. WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND FAVORABLE. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING ALL REQUIRED SAFETY GEAR AND WAS FOLLOWING ALL STANDARD SAFETY PROCEDURES. A PIECE OF S TEEL SHIFTED AND FELL ON BOTH SIDES OF EMPLOYEE'S HANDS CAUSING LACERATIONS.

November 27, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS KNELT ON SCAFOLDING, REPAIRING A SHOVEL BOOM. WHILE TURNING, HE TWISTER HIS KNEE.

November 27, 1993 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paramont Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE CLOSER TO RIB TO CLEAR FOR ROOF BOLT MACHINE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EE DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 12-13-93. EE STARTED MISSING TIME AWAY FROM WORK ON 12-17-93.

November 26, 1993 OH · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buckingham Mining & Reclamation Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ON ROUGH GROUND. STEPPED INTO HOLE. PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK.

November 26, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hibbing Taconite Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MANUALLY UNLOADING TOOK FROM THE #518 TRUCK (2 1/2 TON INTERNATIONED FLATBED) WHEN HE FELT A POP IN HIS RIGHT RING FINGER. THE TOOL HE WAS LIFTING WAS A 1" AIR IMPACT WRENCH WEIGH ING APPROX. 30#S, RECEIVED MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION ON DEC. 6, 1993.

November 26, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H E C Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HELP UNLOAD NITROGIN TANK FROM TRUCK. AFTER TAKING HOLD OF ONE END, TANK SLIPPED OUT OF TRUCK & PINNED HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN TANK & BUMPER OF TRUCK, MASHING THE RIN G FINGER.

November 26, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING THE STANDARD CRUSHER FEED PLATE, THE PLATE SHIFTED CAUSING IT TO FALL DOWN ON EE S LEG.

November 26, 1993 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Dragon Mining Company · Struck by flying object

MAN WAS RAISING BELT STRUCTURE WITH A RAIL ROAD JACK. THE BAR HE WAS USING FLEW OUT STRIKING THE MAN'S LEFT EAR CUTTING IT. MAN WAS PRESSING THE BAR DOWN WITH HIS KNEE WHEN IT FLEW OUT.

November 26, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barretts Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS CARRYING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR HE HAD TAKEN FROM BACK OF SHOP TRUCK. WALKING AROUND THE TRUCK, HE SLIPPED ON HARD PACKED SNOW AND FELL THE IMPACT OF THE MOTOR IN HIS HAND RESULTED IN A FRAC TURE TO HIS RIGHT THUMB.

November 26, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J M Hamilton & Sons Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBED OUT OF HOPPER- LOST BALANCE AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

November 26, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hibbing Taconite Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS COMPLETING THE RAISING OF A DRILL MAST. HE WAS LOCKING THE BACK BRACES AND STEPPED OUT ONTO THE DECK TO CHECK THEM WHEN THE MAIN AIR LINE WITH METAL COUPLER SWUNG DOWN HITTING EE ON TOP OF HARD HAT.

November 26, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

(SPANISH TRANSLATED BY CHERYL G.) THE EMPLOYEE SAID AS HE WAS WALKING ON RAMP HE TRIPPED & FELL TO THE GROUND.

November 24, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS TRYING TO PULL A BUNDLE OF 3' ROOF BOLTS OFF OF THE ROOF BOLTER. THE 3' BOLTS HUNG UP ON ANOTHER BUNDLE OF BOLTS & HE STRAINED HIS RT SHOULDER. HE CONTINUED TO WORK & STARTED MISSING WO RK ON 11-30-93.

November 24, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

INJURED PARTY WAS RIDING ONE MANTRIP TRIP AND IT BUMPED AGAINST ANOTHER MANTRIP AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT FOOT MASHING IT.

November 24, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Diamond Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PULLING OUT BELT STRUCTURE PANS ALONG THE BELT LINE. HE GOT HIS FOOT BETWEEN TWO PANS ONE SLIDE BACK CAUGHT HIS ANKLE BETWEEN THE PANS WHICH FRACTURED HIS FIBULA ABOVE THE ANKLE.

November 24, 1993 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Able Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE INJURED BACK WHILE PICKING UP BAG OF ROCK DUST.

November 24, 1993 IL · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE STATE HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING A TRACK SWITCH. WHEN HE CAM IN CONTACT WITH A SHARP EDGE OF A TRACK TIE. PERSON HAS A LACERATION TO THE RIGHT FINGER.

November 24, 1993 CO · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Fuels-Utah Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING 55 GALLON BARRALS OF OIL FROM OUT OF THE BACK OF HTE PICKUP. THE BARRALS AREA LAID DOWN AND ROLLE DOUT OF THE TURCK ONTO THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE WAY AND A BARREL HIT HIM JUST ABOVE THE KNEE, BRUISING HIS THIGH AND KNEE.

November 24, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Fall down stairs

GOING DOWN STEPS ONTO THE FIRST FLOOR. SLIP AND FELL LANDING ON HIS TAIL BONE.

November 24, 1993 WY · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Fort Union Ltd · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH ON THE COMPRESSOR LOCATED ON THE DECK OF THE DRILL RIG, THE INJURED PARTY'S PANT LEG CAUGHT IN THE MAIN DRIVE LINE TWISTING HIS LEG & BREAKING IT.

November 24, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED WAS IN PROCESS OF WASHING OUT A BIRD CENTRIFUGE. BY MISTAKE THE OPENED A HOT LIQUOR VALVE WITH AN OPEN ENDED LINE INSTEAD OF THE WATER VALVE. THE HOT LIQUOR FLOWED OUT OF OPEN END LI NE & DOWN ONTO THE INJURED EMPLOYEES SHOULDER. CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO SHOULDER.

November 24, 1993 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Becker Minerals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WS STEPPING OVER A CAR STAND & HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT ON THE STAND. HE TRIPPED & FELL ON BOTH KNEES. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR. ACCIENT ORIGINALLY WAS NON-MSHA REPORTABLE. BECAME MSHA REPORT ABLE 7-15-94 WHE DOCTOR SCHEDULED ORTHOSCOPIC SURGERY.

November 24, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STEPPING UP ONTO A CONVEYOR BELT AS HE STARTED TO CLIMB OF THE HIT HIS SHOULDER ON THE FRAME OF THE CONVEYOR JARRING HIS BACK.

November 24, 1993 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hutchinson Salt Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS PLACING A SLIP SHEET ON THE PALLETIZER, WHEN HE RAISED UP HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE METAL. THAN COMPLAINED HIS BACK HURT, AND WAS UNABLE TO PICK UP 50 LBS.

November 24, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Tri-Con Materials, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CRUSHING GRAVEL AND A LARGE ROCK DROPPED ON HIS RIGHT FOREFINGER.

November 24, 1993 AR · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dan's Whetstone Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BOX OF CUT STONE FROM GRIT BARRELL & PLACED BOX ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO WHERE SHE WAS WORKING. AT APPROX 1 PM EMPLOYEE NOTICE NECK BEGAN TO SPASM. EMPLOYEE DID NOT ASSOCIATE PAIN TO AN INJURY AT THAT TIME BUT TO AN ILLNESS. FROM THE CONCLUSION OF THE EMPLOYEE & DOCTOR, THEY FELT THE INJURY [SLIPPED DISK IN NECK] OCCURRED 11/24/93. NOT REPORTED TILL 1/6/94.

November 24, 1993 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bluestone Coal Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TRYING TO BREAK DRILL STEEL LOOSE WITH WRENCH. WHEN HEAD WAS ENGAGED IT CAUSED WRENCH TO MASH FINGER AGAINST MAST. CUT AND MASHED LITTLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

November 24, 1993 PA · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shade Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED ADN A MECHANIC WERE LIFTING ATUMBLER SHAFT WEIGHT APPROX 200-250 LBS FROMT HE GROUND UP ONTO A TRUCK BED. HE DIDN'T REALIZE HE HAD HURT HIMSELF UNTIL ABOUT AN HOUR LATER WHEN HE START ED FEELING A TIGHTNESS BETWEEN HIS SHOULDER BLADES. THE PAIN CONTINUALLY GREW WORSE OVER THE HOLIDAY WEEDEND AND WHEN HE CAME TO WORK ON TUESDAY HE WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM HIS TASKS AND HE AHD

November 24, 1993 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buckingham Mining & Reclamation Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS UNLOADING A DOZER FROM LOWBOY TRUCK DRIVER WAS LETTING DROP DECK DOWN AND EE HAD HIS FOOT UNDER OPPOSITE SIDE OF DROP DECK. DRIVER WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS.

November 24, 1993 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE DOOR ON DOZER GOT COAT CUFF CAUGHT SLAMMED RIGHT HAND DOOR ON RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

November 24, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aero Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PASSING THROUGH AMETAL PERSONNEL DOOR WHEN IT CLOSED ON HIS LEG.

November 24, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Magma Copper Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE ON BATTERY MOTOR WERE PUSHING TWO FLATSINTO BATTERY STATION AND PULLING SINGLE MUCK CARBEHIND THEM. EMPTY MUCK CAR STRUCK A LOW 8" AIR LINE CAUSING IT TO BREAK. PRESSURIZED AIR LINE STRUCK HIM ON THE FACE. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN MULTIPLE CONTUSIONS, LACERATIONS AND FOREIGN BODIES IN FACE, EARS AND NECK CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

November 24, 1993 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STARTED BEING OFF 11-24-93.

November 24, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REPLACING TROUGHING IDLER FRAMES ON #6 GATHERING BELT, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS STOMACH. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A HERNIA.

November 24, 1993 KY · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE AND ANOTHER EE WERE WORKING ON A VIBRATOR. WHEN HE STOOD UP AND TURNED AROUND, HIS LEFT KNEE POPPED.

November 23, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Apache Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING IN A WATER HOLE ONE HAND ON TOP OF BOLTER AND THE OTHER TRAMMING FORWARD. HIS ELBOW CAUGHT THE TOP AND IT FOLDED HIS HAND DOWN AND CRACKED HIS WRIST.

November 23, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prestage Quarry & Materials Inc · Fall from machine

AFTER UNLOADING FREIGHT FROM A TRAILER TRUCK HE SLIPPED & FELL APPROX. 4' FROM BACK OF TRAILER TO GROUND LANDING ON LEFT WRIST & SHOULDER.

November 23, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

AFTER MINER OPERATOR LEFT THE AREA THIS EMPLOYEEMOVED INTO PLACE TO START BOLTING THE EMPLOYEE SET THE ATRS AGAINST THE TOP AND PLACED A DRILL STEEL INTO THE POT HEAD WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROC K FELL OUT FROM THE EDGE OF THE LAST ROW OF BOLTAND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HEAD, CUTTING RT. EAR, A BRASION ON RT. SHOULDER, CUT TO RT. WRIST & BRUISED RT. ANKLE.

November 23, 1993 KS · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hutchinson Salt Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOXES STACKED ON FLOOR OF TRUCK. SHOUDLER HIGH. STQACKS KEP FALLING FORWARD. HAD TO PUSH AGAINS TSTACK WHILE PULLING BOXES DOWN. RESULTING IN LOWER MIDDLE BACK MUSCLE STRAINED.

November 23, 1993 HI · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Hawaiian Cement · Contact with hot objects or substances

FELLOW EMPLOYEE UNINTENTIONALLY MOVED WELDING TORCH OVER SAMUEL ELLIS'S RIGHT HAND AND BURNED HIS RIGHT HAND.

November 23, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zack Burkett Company · Struck by flying object

ELMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP UNDERNEATH THE CRUSHER WHILE ROCK WAS CRUSHING. THE BLADE HIT THE ROCK AND CAUSED IT TO FLY OUT OF HTE HOPPER AND HIT HIM, INJURING HIS LWOER BACK AND HIP AREA.

November 23, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING REMOVE COAL MILL ROLL IN #3 COAL MILL FOR REPAIRS. THE ROLL TWISTED AS IT WAS LIFTED AND PINCHED HIS GLOVED LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE ROLL AND COAL MILL HOUSING.

November 23, 1993 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Feldspar Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING WIRE THRU CONDIT AND FELT PAIN IN BACK AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT IT WAS NOT REPORTABLE BUT EE IS NOW HAVING SURGERY.

November 23, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ON NOV. 9, 1993 EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ELECTRICAL HOSES & CORDS OUT OF MUD WHICH CAUSED MINOR PAIN. ON NOV. 03, HE COMPLAONED THAT PAIN HAD INCREASED @ WHICH TIME HE WAS SENT TO CO. DR. FOR EVA LUATION. EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BURSITIS BOTH SHOULDERS BUT NOT TREATED FOR CONDITION. UPON RETURN VISIT TO CO. DR. DEC 08, PHYSICAL THERAPY WAS PRESCRIBED.

November 23, 1993 MN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LTV Steel Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE REPORTING TO WORK, EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM MAIN PARKING LOT TO CONCENTRATOR. HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON ICE COVERED GROUND.

November 23, 1993 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Medusa Aggregates Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HAUL UNIT TRUCK DRIVER DRIVING R22 IN ROUTE TO PARK TRUCK FOR SECOND SHIFT TO BEGIN INJURED EE AND OTHER EE WERE STANDING AND TALKING IN ROADWAY TRUCK COULD NOT STOP IN TIME RUNNING OVER EE S LEFT LEG FROM KNEE DOWN.

November 23, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Silica Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WALKED ON A BEAM TO GET TO A HEATER TO RELIGHT THE HEATER. HE SLIPPE DAND FELL ABOUT 8' LANDING ON HIS LEFT ELBOW AND SHOULDER.

November 23, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING 55# BAGS OF MICA FROM A TRAILER. WHEN HE PULLED A BAG OFF A STACK WITH A HOOK, THE BAG FELL PULLING HIS ARM. WHEN HE FAILED TO RELEASE THE HOOK. THE EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF DISCOMFORT IN HIS SHOULDER & WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE COMPANY DOCTOR. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A SPRAIN.

November 23, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A COUPLING BOLT FLANGE WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT BETWEEN THE FLANGE A BOLT STICKING UP FROM THE CONCTRETE AS HE MOVED HE TWISTED HIS RT KNEE

November 23, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elsinore Ready Mix Company Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS RIGHT ANKLE WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN FROM AGGREGATE TRUCK ONTO UNEVEN GROUND.

November 23, 1993 AZ · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Western Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED HAD DROVE OUT APRON LINKROD PIN, CLIMBED UP ON THE "GOOSENECK" OF THE SCRAPER, THEN KNOCKED OUT THE APRON CYLINDER ROD PIN (BANANA ARM) CAUSING THE APRON ARM TO DROP ABURPTLY ABOUT 3"; CATCHING L FOOT BETWEEN APRON ARM & GOOSENECK.

November 23, 1993 AL · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS JACKING AF ULL ROCKDUST TANK BACK ONT HE TRACK, HE WAS HAVING TO THROW HIS WEIGHT ONTO THE BAR TO LIFT TANK. SAID HE FELT PAIN AND BURNING IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 23, 1993 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING PICK UP 8" WATER LINE TO BE HUNG AND PULLED MUSCLE IN CHEST.

November 23, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Big Hill Mining Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING SUPPLIES IN BY RAIL, WHEN DRIVE CHAIN BROKE CAUSING RAIL MOTOR TO LOSE BRAKES. EMPOLOYEE TRIED TO JUMP OFF MOTOR CAUSING INJURY TO HIS BACK.

November 23, 1993 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A FLIGHT FROM ATOP THE CRUSHER ON 3! LONGWALL, HE HRUT HIS BACK AS HE TWISTED TO SET THE CHAIN FLIGHT DOWN. EMPLOYEE LOST 11/24 AN 11/29 AND 11/20 WORKED 12/1 AND WENT TO DR ON12/2

November 23, 1993 KY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger POWERED HAULAGE
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTING AROUND WHEN BACKING UP DOZER TO CHECK FOR LOCATION OF ANOTHER DOZER. FELT TIGHTNESS IN BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES.

November 23, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Adena Fuels Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TWISTED RIGHT KNEE WHILE BOLTING TOP-CLEARANCE LIGHT ON PINNER CAUGHT KNEE PAD WHILE PINNER WAS TRAMMING.

November 23, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Addington Enterprises Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A SCREEN AT THE WASH PLANT. EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL. WHEN THE EMPLOYEE FELL, HE STRUCK HIS SIDE AND BROKE TWO RIBS.

November 23, 1993 OH · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WALKED UP PAST TAILPIECE TO STAGE LOADER. HE STOPPED AT BACK END OF STAGE LOADER FOR A FEW SECONDS TO LOOK DOWN THE FOOT TO SEE WHERE THE SHRAU WAS AND A RIB POPPED OFF BEHIND HIM SWI TING HIS LEFT LEG CAUSING A FRACTURE.

November 23, 1993 KY · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS DRILLING A HOLE IN THE ROOF TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK BORKE LOOSE FROM THE TOP AND SLID DOWN HIS DRILL STEEL STRIKING HIM ON THE NOSE.

November 23, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bailey Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BOLTER WAS BACKING OUT OF 5 LEFT WHEN HE WAS WATCHING ABLE FROM BESIDE OF BOLTER OFF SIDE OF APPRO AS OPERATOR WAS BACKING OUT HE CAUGHT HELPER BETWEEN CANOPY AND RIB THE HELPER WAS COMPLAINI NG WITH PAIN IN ABDOMEN AND RIB.

November 23, 1993 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Concrete Nor'West · Rubbed or abraded

WORKER WORKING ON KNEES FOR A PERIOD OF TIME WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON WASH PLANT. AT END OF DAY, WORKER EXPERIENCED PAIN AND STIFFNESIN KNEE.

November 23, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON OIL IN THE REPAIR SHOP AND STRUCK HIS NECK AGAINST THE DOOR.

November 22, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
New Horizons Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED STAKED THAT HE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT IN #2 ENTRY. HE SAID THAT HIS DRILL STEEL WAS NOT STARTED STRAIGHT AND HE WAS USING HTE DRILL STEEL GUIDE TO PULL THE STEEL OUT OF THE HOLE. HE HAD HIS HAND ON THE GUIDE AND RAISED THE DRIL BOOM UP AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN DRILL GUIDE AND THE MINE ROOF. CAUSED LACERATION TO MIDDLE FINGE RON RIGHT HAND WHICH REQUIRED 12 SUTURE

November 22, 1993 VA · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Westmoreland Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING CURTAINS AND HE STATED THAT HE SLIPPED AND FELL HURTING HIS RIGHT KNEE AND CAUSING PAIN ALL WAY DOWN RIGHT LEG TO ANKLE.

November 22, 1993 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mc Cullough Crushing Inc · Fall from machine

EE SLIPPED OFF TRUCK AS HE WAS HOOKING LIGHTING HARNESS TO TRAILER, RESULTING IN A DISLOCATED SHOULDER.

November 22, 1993 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Horizons Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATED THAT HE PICKED UP 2" WATERLINE. HAD PAIN IN LOWER BACK LEFT SIDE.

November 22, 1993 UT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cox Rock Products, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS COMING DOWN A LADDER FROM TEH CRUSHER AFTER CHANGING THE SCREENS. AS HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN HE SHIFTED HIS WEIGHT TO HIS LEFT FOOT. IT TURNED AND HE SLIPPED OFF THE LADDER BREAKING HIS LE FT ANKLE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO ANY EQUIPMENT AND NO COMPLIANCE BROKEN. PROTECTIVE HAND RAILINGS WERE PRESENT AND WERE BEING USED NO JOB SKILLS OR TRAINING COULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS ACCIDENT

November 22, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Basic Materials Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING SHOE ON BLOWBAR ON CRUSHER WHEN A HEAVY BAR FELL ON HIS FINGERS ON LEFT HAND.

November 22, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Chelsea Aggregate Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN CHUTE AND FRONT OF WASH PLANT SCREEN.

November 22, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Central Stone Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO LOAD PIPE ON TRAILER WHEN CHAIN THAT WAS HOOKED IN LIFTING EYE ON CENTER OF PIPE CAME OFF STRIKING HIS LEFT KNEE & LEFT WRIST.

November 22, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Zigan Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS UNDER THE HOOD OF A TRACK HOE, WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO A CRANE APPROX. 10FT ABOVE GHROUND, CLEANING DIRT OUT OF EXHAUST PIPES. THE CHAIN SLIPPED AND THE AIR CLEANER ATTACHED TO THE HOOD F ELL ON HIM. HE BROKE HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

November 22, 1993 NE · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hamilton County Highway Department · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING PIPE OVER TO OTHER SIDE OF BOAT (DREDGE). WHILE PRYING THE PIPE WITH A PRY BAR IT SLIPPED AND FELT A PULL IN EMPLOYEES LOWER BACK.

November 22, 1993 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dunn Coal & Dock Company · Fall from machine

HE WAS GETTING ON A D-11 DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL, STRADDLING A TILT JACK. EMPLOYEE DEVELOPED A TILT JACK.

November 22, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS ARGUING WITH AN EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYEE ATTACHED, HIM, HITTING HIM IN THE FACE. WAS KEPT IN HOSPITAL OVERNIGHT FOR OBSERVATIOJN. BLACK EYE /4 STITCHES IN HIS LEGS.

November 22, 1993 KY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler FIRE
Andalex Resources Inc · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS OPERATING THE #8 RIBBINS HIGHWALL DRILL. THE DRILL HAD BROKEN DOWN & A MECHANIC WAS WORKING ON THE DRILL WITH A CUTTING TORCH. AS MECHANIC WAS CUTTING ON THE DRILL A SMALL GREASE F IRE STARTED, INJURED JUMPED FORM THE DRILL CAB TO GET A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT ONT THE FIRE & RE-INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.

November 22, 1993 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A BRAKE HUB, WEIGHING APPROX 75 LBS. FROM WORK BENCH TO FLOOR WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK THE NEXT DAY. FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK DUE TO THIS INCIDENT WAS 2-5-94.

November 22, 1993 IL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Delta Mine Holding Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED CLIMBING OFF HAUL TRUCK THAT WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT BEHIND. MAIN SHOP STEPPED ON A LOOSE ROCK WITH LEFT FOOT AND AS HE APPLIED WIEGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF ROCK TWISTING 18 FT KNEE. SP RAINING AND POSSIBLE TORN LIGAMENT IN 18 FT KNEE

November 22, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT AND ADJUST THE CCDC LID, EE FELT LOWER BACK PULL. DC SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF LINE BEFORE MOVING THE LID. IMPROPER PROCEDURE WHILE CCDC ON LINE.

November 22, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aero Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS SECTION WHEN HE TURNED HIS ANKLE.

November 22, 1993 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HANGING VENTILATION TUBE AND SLIDER, WHILE PICKING UP TUBES FELT PAIN. FIRST DAY OFF WORK 12-3-93.

November 22, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HELPING TO UNLOAD REBAR FROM A DELIVERY TRUCK WHEN THE DRIVER PULLED ONE END OF THE REBAR HARD CAUSING THE OTHER END TO HIT JOHN IN THE LEFT ARM AND LEG.

November 22, 1993 UT · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Utah Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NON EE SLIPPED ON ICE INJURING BACK CLASSIFY AS GRADE NINE AS PER JACK MATEKOVIC SUPVEROSR PRICE AT MSHA.

November 22, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Black Hawk Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL HITTING EE ON TOP OF PLS HEAD IT PUSHED HIS FACE INTO THE SIDE OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER. BUSTING HIS MOUTH.

November 22, 1993 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mate Creek Development Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS PICKING UP CRIB BLOCKS AND ONE FELL OUT OF HIS HANDS HITTING HIS FOOT BEHIND THE STEEL TOE PLATE. THIS RESULTE DIN A SEVERE BRUISE.

November 22, 1993 AL · Coal timberman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED AND EMPLOYEE WERE SHOVELING COAL AT THE #1 TAILPIECE. FOR SECTION 3210 WHEN MORRIS SANFORD WS STRUCK ON THE LEFT THUMB BY SHOVEL BEING USED BY EMPLOYEE CAUSIGN A LACERATION.

November 22, 1993 AL · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

STEPPING OUT OF THE BACK OF TRAILER FROM THE PORCH TO THE GROUND, HE SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST WATER TANK, INJURING HIS SHOULDER.

November 22, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jamieson Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IN JUNE 1993 HE WAS USING A RACHET ON THEEND OF A PIPE AND PULLED HIS BACK. HE HAS PROBLEMS OFF AND ON SINCE. HE WENT TO THE DR 11-23-93 AND WAS DIAGNOSED 12-2-93 AS HAVING A RUPTURED DISK. HE IS SECHEDULE DFOR SURGERY 12-15-93.

November 22, 1993 ND · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knife River Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED BACK WHILE LIFTING ELECTRICAL TRAILING CABLE AT 1570-W DRAGLINE. INJURED PARTY WAS WORKING AS A DRAGLINE OILER.

November 22, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Moffat County Road Department · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING ON THE EL-JAY CRUSHER, LOSING HIS BALANCE HE STARTED TO FALL. HE JUMPED DOWN ON HIS FEET TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE & ANKLE. THE GROUND WAS SOME WHAT ROCKY & UNEVEN.

November 22, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Pontiki Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS RIDING MANTRIP TO SECTION & HIT HEAD ON CABLE BLOCK KNOCKING EMPLOYEE OFF MANTRIP.

November 22, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Excel International Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS ROLLING A 55 GAL. DRUM ACROSS A CEMENT FLOOR. WHEN THE DRUM WAS STOOD UP IT CAUGHT HIS LEFT WRIST BETWEEN TWO DRUMS, SQUEEZING IT. THERE WAS NOT MUCH PAIN INITIALLY ALTHOUGH THE PAIN IN CREASED WITH TIME.

November 21, 1993 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPOLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE GUARD WITH A RAZOR KNIFE, WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED OFF THE GUARD AND CUT HIS RIGHT LEG (THIGH)

November 21, 1993 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EE WAS ADJUSTING THE SPEED REDUCER TURN BUCKLE ON A STACKING CONVEYOR. THE CONVEYOR WAS LOWERED ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE EE WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND. WHEN HE PULLED HARD ON THE WRENCH, H E FELT A SHAPR PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.

November 21, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beal Mountain Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER CARRYING A 100 PROPANE BOTTLE WITH ANOTHER EE WITNESS LOCHRIE EE COULD BARELY STAND. HE RECTED FOR A SHORT TIME BUT CONTINUED TO WORK AT 1230 EE FELT HIS CONDITON WAS WORSING SO HE WAS T AKEN TO THE HOSPTIAL EE MISSED HIS NEXT SHIFT BECAUSE HE NOSEND THE NEXT MORNING. HE WAS RELASED BY THE HOSPITAL AND SENT HOME A 11-22-93 EE WAS LATER BACK BY AMBULANCE.

November 21, 1993 WV · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Costain Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WALKING BY MECHANICS WHO WAS GRINDING ON THE BUCKET OF A SHOVEL, WHEN A PIECE OF METAL STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE.

November 21, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WORKING AT NUMBER SIX KILN PRIMARY PRECIPITATOR THE SUPERVISOR STARTED UP THE SCREW CONVEYOR FOR TEST WHEN SUDDENLY THE CONVEYOR SPILLED OUT DUST O THE FLOOR INFLECTING IRRITATION IN HI S RT EYE WITH THE DUST

November 20, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastwood Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING MINER ON REMOTE & A PIECE OF ROCK FELL CUTTING HIS RIGHT HAND.

November 20, 1993 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Whitaker Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING RUBBER TIRED DOZER - RAN OVER ROCK JERKING HIM - STRAIN TO LOWER BACK.

November 20, 1993 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CARRYING PARTS TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE WALKED INTO A DISLODGE ROOF BOLT STOVING UP HIS NECK.

November 20, 1993 UT · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Andalex Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING NEAR CONTINUOUS MINER OBSERVING CUTTING CYCLE. RIB COAL, APPROX. 14' LONG BY 54" HIGH, FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT LEG.

November 20, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastwood Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS PRYING BRACKET IN PLACE WITH A SLATE BAR FOR REAR END OF SCOOP. WHEN HE WAS PRYING HE SHIFTED SIDEWAYS HURTING HIS BACK.

November 20, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING MUD WHEN HE HURT HIS SHOULDER, NECK & CHEST. ALLON LEFT SIDE.

November 20, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A LARGE ROCK THAT WAS STUCK IN A CHUTE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 20, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Black Dragon Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO RECOVER HIS SHOVEL WHEN HANDLE HIT HIM ON THE CHEEK.

November 20, 1993 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING MILL BUILDING & WHEN HE OPENED THE DOOR WIND BLEW DUST & DEGRIS INTO RIGHT EYE.

November 20, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverway South Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ENGAGED IN NORMAL MAINTENACE OF CRUSHER LIFTING TUGGING BENDING ETC. HE WOKE UP THE NEXT MORNING WITH SWOLLEN TESTICLES AND COULD NOT WALK. EE ASSUMED HIS PAIN WAS JOB RELATED.

November 20, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant MACHINERY
Mfr Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOTIONING A HAULAGE TRUCK INTO POSITION FOR LOADING, INJURED INADVERTENTLY MOVED TOO CLOSE TO A CRANE ALSO MOVING INTO POSITION. THE CRANE OPERATOR WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LOWERING THE RIG HT FRONT STABILIZER AND INJURED PLACED HIS FOOT UNDER THE STABILIZER.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Horizons Coal Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROOFBOLTER'S WAY WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. RESUTLED IN BACK STRAIN.

November 19, 1993 KY · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elkhorn Stone Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM THE HITACHI SHOVEL TO THE FUEL TRUCK IN ORDER TO FUEL THE MACHINE. HIS FOOT SLIPPED & HE FELL APPROXIMATELY 4 FEET. HE LANDED ON A FIRE EXTINGUISHER THAT WAS ON THE FUEL TRUCK. HE HAS 2 RIBS THAT ARE BRUISED.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
W G S Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING PUMP OUT OF WATER.

November 19, 1993 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING DISCHARGE CHUTES ON EIMCO VACUM FILTER. THE COAL LET GO SUDDENLY, CAUSING HIM TO FALL FORWARD AND HIT HIS CHEST ON THE HEADER PIPE.

November 19, 1993 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knife River - South Dakota · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WENT OT THROW OUT SCREEN OUT OF TOWER 2 AND TURN TO THROW OUT SCREEN AND HEARD A POP A DAY LATER GROIN SWELLED UP.

November 19, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED BEEN ROOF BOLTING A POTTED OUT AREA IN THIS UNIT, AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDNE THE WAS WATCHING THE OTHER ROOF BOTLE ON THE OEPRATOR SIDE OF THE MACHINE INSTALLED A BOLT WHEN APIECE OF R OCK FELLF ROM THE TROOF AND STRUCK HIM WITH A GLANCING TYPE BLOW ONT HE TOP OF HIS HARD HA AND RIGHT SHOULDER HE IS BEING TREATED FOR A SERVICAL STRAIN.

November 19, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PULLED BACK WHILE INSTALLING 72" TOP STRUCTURE AT 48BK ON N. MAINS #4 ENTRY. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK THE FOLLOWING DAY, TOOK HIS SCHEDULED TWO DAYS OFF, THEN ON THE 23RD DID NOT RET URN TO WORK.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H E C Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING LOADER, MISSED BOTTOM STIRRUP OF LADDER AND FELL APPROX 8' TO GROUND, STRIKIN GBACK OF HEAD.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal supply man, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MAN WAS STANDING IN THE BED OF SUPPLY TRAILER, TRANSFERING 5 GAL CANS OF OIL FROM A PALLET ON FRONT OF A PAY LOADER TO THE TRAILER. AS HE TURNED TO GET A CAN OF OIL HE SLIPPED ON THE SLICK TRA ILER BED CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HE REACHED OUT WITH HIS L. HAND TO BREAK HIS FALL CAUSING A STRAIN TO HIS L SHOULDER. HE REPORTED THE INCIDNET TO HIS FOREMAN BUT DIDN'T SEEK TREATMENT-12-7-93.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

RAM CAR OPERATOR RAN OVER CRIB BLOCK IN ROADWAY BRUSING BACK.

November 19, 1993 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Aggregates Southeast Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CRANKING PORTABLE PUMP, TRIPPED OVER HOSE, & TRIED TO KEEP FROM FALLING. IN DOING THIS HE STRAINED HIS BACK CAUSING A TINGLING IN HIS RIGHT LEG.

November 19, 1993 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Utah Fuel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED EXPERIENCES ONGOING BACK PAIN & HAS BEEN UNABLE TO WORK IN THE PAST DUE TO OFF THE JOB INJURIES. THIS CONDITION WAS AGGRIVATED BY SHOVELING COAL WHICH WAS REPORTED AS WORK RELATED ON 12/01/93. THIS IS BEING REVIEWED BY WORKMENS COMPENSATION TO DETERMINE IF IT IS WORK RELATED & MSHA WILL BE NOTIFIED.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Winn Construction Company Inc · Fall from machine

REACHING FOR WRENCH WHILE STANDING IN BUCKET OF BOB CAT TO REPLACE PIPE FLANGE, SLIPPED AND FELL FROM BUCKET.

November 19, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cobre Mining Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE INJURED PERSON, A CHEMIST, IS A LABORATORY ASSAY TECHNICIAN. SHE WAS PERFORMING A ROUTINE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS WHICH REQUIRES THE USE OF NITRIC ACID. AS SHE WAS POURING THE ACID FROM A GLAS S CONTAINER INTO A DISPENSING BURETTE, SHE INADVERTENTLY SPILLED A SMALL AMOUT OF ACID ON THE UPPER PART OF HER LEG LEG (THIGH). THE ACID PENETRATED HER CLOTHING AND CONTACTED THE SKIN CAUSIN

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carbon River Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

PICKING ROCK OUT OF COAL AND PICKED UP A ROCK AND FELL BACK ON HIM.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS BACKING A ROCK TRUCK TO DUMP. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND STARTED RAISING THE BED. BED WAS ABOUT 1/2 WAY UP WHEN FILL STARTED BREAKING OFF AND TRUCK BEGAN TO DO DOWN IN THE BACK. EE JUMPED OU T OF TRUCK AND LANDED ON THE GROUND. FINISHED WORKING THAT SHIFT AND THE NEXT DAY. EXPERIENCED A LOT OF PAIN THE NEXT DAY AND WENT TO SEE A DOCTOR ON THE FOLLOWING DAY.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

AS EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINOUS MINING MACHINE, THE CABLE SHORTED AND SMOKED. HE INHALED SOME OF THE SMOKE CAUSING A SORE THROAT.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pontiki Coal Corp · Fall from machine

EE STATED HE FELL WHILE GETTING ON SCOOP CATCHING HIS FALL WITH LEFT HAND. CAUSING A FRACTURE. INJURY OCCURRED ON 11-17-93 FIRST DAY OFF 11-19-93.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Adena Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP AND WAS BENDING A 6' ROOF BOLT & BOLT SLIPPED AROUND CAUSING HIM TO TWIST BACK.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Apache Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING SCOOP. THE SCOOP RAN OVER A PUMP OF COAL AND MASHED HIS KNEE AGAINST THE TOP.

November 19, 1993 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE HAD FINISHED INSTALLINGA PIECE OF PIPE. HE RAISED UP AND HIT HIS HEAD ON ACONDUIT TRAY. ALTHOUGH THE EE HAD HIS HARD HAT ON , HE "JAMMED" HIS NECK.

November 19, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator MACHINERY
Latrobe Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REACHING OVER HIS HEAD FOR A DRILL STEEL FOR A DAVEY DRILL WHEN THE DRILL LIFTED HIM OFF THE GROUND CAUSING PAIN IN HIS SHOULDERS.

November 19, 1993 OH · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Central Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

USING 90# JACKHAMMER FOR DEMOLITION OF CONCRETE AND LOADING OF MANLIFT BASKET FOR TRANSPORT. APPARENT STRAIN TO BACK MUSCLES AND VERTIBRAE.

November 19, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Power Operating Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A WOODEN CRATE INTO A LOADER BUCKET. THE CRATE FELL BACKWARDS AND BENT THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT WRIST BACK.

November 19, 1993 WV · Coal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE A COME LONG EMPLOYEE STEPED UP ON BELT GUARD WITH LEFT FOOT AND RIGHT FOOT ON CHUTE THE LEFT FOOT SLIPPED ON TOP OF GUARD AND CAUSED EE TO DROP APPROX. 28 LANDING ON HIS RIGHT FOOT HE EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WORKING ON A ROOF BOLT MACHINE WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING & TWISTED HIS KNEE (RT) 1ST DAY LOST TIME 01 -0 3-9 4

November 19, 1993 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brushy Creek Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HANGING A PULL CURTAIN AND STEPPED BACK IN TO SMALL HOLE CAUSING LT KNEE TO POP .

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jones Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WORKER WAS PULLING ROCK FROM ROOF WITH A SLATE BAR STRAINED BACK.

November 19, 1993 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oneida Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

MELTING BABBIT, HE WAS TO POUR IT IN A CABLE HOLDER, MOISTURE OR DIRT WAS IN THE CUP, BABBIT EXPLODED, BURNED LPARTS ON FACE AND SMALL AMOUNT IN EYES.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kem Coal Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AWAY FROM HIS DRILL AND HE STEPPED INTO A HIDDEN CRACK ON THE PREVIOUS SHOT AND THIS RESULTED IN A STRAINED LEFT KNEE.

November 19, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
C & R Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR AND RAN OVER ROCK IN ROADWAY THROWING HIM AGAINST MINE ROOF.

November 19, 1993 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS LOADING SHUTTLE CAR AT MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FLIPPED OVER AND STRUCK HIM ON LEFT MIDDLE FINGER AND KNUCKLE. WENT BACK TO DR. 4-8-94.

November 19, 1993 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Carter Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

TECHNICIAN WAS DISMOUNTING FROM EQUIPMENT LADDER WHEN HE STEPPED BACK ON STEP ON THE GROUND AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE ON A MEDIUM ROCK.

November 18, 1993 KY · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kosmos Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLIMBED LADDER TO GET IN 920 CAT LOADER. WHEN HE ENTERED THE CAB, HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK. AFTER CLIMBING DOWN FROM LOADER, HIS BACK AND RIGHT SHOULDER WAS HURTING. CHEST WAS TIGHT, MAKING IT HARD TO BREATHE.

November 18, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ozark-Mahoning Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ON STEEL BEAM. RIGHT ARM BEGAN HURTING. RIGHT ELBOW, PAIN ON TENSION, TENDERNESS, LATERAL EPICONDYLE AREA, COULD NOT COMPLETELY EXTEND ON FLEX. RIGHT ELBOW SPRAIN.

November 18, 1993 KY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PUMPING BARGES AND PUMP VIBERATED TOWARDS EDGE OF BARGE & EMPLOYEE GRABBED UP PUMP.

November 18, 1993 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alpine Rockeries Inc · Struck by falling object

JAW CRUSHER DIE SLIPPED OFF HOOK AND STRUCK FEET.

November 18, 1993 WV · Coal master electrician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trinity Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WORKING REAR END OF 3 WHEELER IN VICE WHEN VICE GAVE LOOSE CATCHING FINGER BETWEEN SPRING HANGER AND VICE.

November 18, 1993 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Echo Bay Alaska Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING NEAR SOME 3/8 PLYWOOD THAT WAS STANDING ON EDGE-ONE SHEET CAME LOOSE-EMPLOYEE LIFTED HIS LEFT HAND TO CATCH THE SINGLE SHEET OF PLYWOOD-UPON STRIKING HIS HAND IT BROKE HIS LEFT THUMB.

November 18, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arcosa Aggregates,Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

SLIPPED ON PLATFORM AND FELL WHILE HELPING TO INSTALL A SCREEN ON PLANT.

November 18, 1993 AL · Coal rock duster HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTIN TO GET 2 CRIB BLOCKS FROM IN FRONT OF SUPPLY CAR. HE THREW THEM TO THE SIDE OF TRACK. AS HE THREW THE LAST BLOCK, HE HIT HIS FINGERS BETWEEN BLOCKS AND UNCOUPLING BAR ON CAR.

November 18, 1993 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING A SMALL PORTABLE OXY ACETYLENE TANKS DOWN A SHORT FLIGHT OF STIARS AND HE PULLED LIGAMENTS IN HIS RIGHT ANKLE. HE WAS OUT OF WORK FROM 11-19 TO 11-24, HE WORKED 11-25, AND WAS OUT AGAIN ON 11-26. HE EXPECTS TO RETURN TO FULLDUTY ON 11-29.

November 18, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kentucky Select Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLT, DRILLED HOLE &GOT STEEL HUNG-PUT HAND OVER HEAD OF DRILL & RAISED HEAD.

November 18, 1993 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE PLASTERING A BRATTICE, EMPLOYEE STATED HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION JUST ABOVE THE GLOVE CUFFS ON BOTH FOREARMS WHEN HIS SKIN CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE PLASTERING MATERIAL BEING APPLIED. THIS RESULTED IN SKIN IRRITATION.

November 18, 1993 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FIRE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING WITH A FIRE WHEN A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS SET OFF BEHIND HIM.

November 18, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CALLED IN ON 11-18-93, STATED HE HAD A DOCTOR'S APPT. FOR AN OLD INJURY WHICH OCCURRED WHILE IN MILITARY. ON 11-23-93, EMPLOYEE CALLED BACK AND STATED HE HAD INJURED HIMSELF ON 11-01- 93 AND DID NOT REPORT INJURY. AFTER A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN AGGRAVATION OF HIS OLD MILITARY INJURY HENCE REPORTABLE.

November 18, 1993 PA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Cumberland Resources Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS DIRECTED BY DR TO REMAIN OFF WORK BEGINNING 11-1-93. DUE TO AN INJURY THAT OCCURRED ON 9-21-93 AND RERPOTED 9-24-93. NO NEW EVENT OCCURRED.

November 18, 1993 AL · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAVELING ON TRACK WITH A CAR OF BLOCK & CHANNELS ON TOP. THE CHANNELS STRUCK SOMETHING HANGING FROM ROOF, SENDING THEM BACK TOWARD EMPLOYEE, CAUSING HIS EAR TO BE CUT & ALSO MASH ING HIS LEFT SMALL FINGER.

November 18, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Black Dragon Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS OPER. A BOLT MACHINE HIS DRILL STEEL WAS STUCK IN THE TOP. HIS GLOVE GOT BETWEEN HIS WRENCH & HEAD OF ROOF BOLTER TWISTING HIS HAND.

November 18, 1993 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DID NOT START BEING OFF UNTIL 12-29-93. EE INJURED HIS KNEE WHILE GETTING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

November 18, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Apache Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CAME OUT OF MINES AT 10 AM COMPLANING OF LOWER BACK PAIN AND A SICK STOMACH.

November 18, 1993 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B & Ls Contracting Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HELPING UNLOAD FUEL TANKS FROM REAR OF PICKUP WHEN THE OTHER PERSON DROPPED HIS END OF TANK AND INJURED TRIED TO CATCH IT. INJURED SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 11/23/93. INJURED'S S CHEDULED DAYS OFF WERE 11/25 AND 11/26.

November 18, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PICKING UP HIS TOOL BOX WHEN HE TOOK A STEP INJURING HIS BACK.

November 18, 1993 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lime Crest Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO MOVE A BARREL OF ANTI-FREEZE, EMPLOYEE GOT HIS INDEX FINGER OF HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE DRUM AND THE DRUM HANDLER.

November 17, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Service Granite Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING JACKHAMMER. THE JACKHAMMER STEEL ROD BIT BROKE & JACKHAMMER FELL & STEEL ROD HIT & CUT RIGHT FOOT.

November 17, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Maben Energy Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS PUNCHING AND BREAKING UP MATERIAL WITH A LONG PIPE IN FRONT OF ROLL FEEDER INSIDE DRYING CHAMBER ON THERMAL DRYER, HE HIT HIS RIGHT HAND INTO THE SIDE OF THE CHAMBER WALL INJURING HIS HAND.

November 17, 1993 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Consumer Limestone Products Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO GREASE A HINGE PIN ON A DUMP TRUCK. THE FITTING WAS PLUGGED WITH LIME, AND WHEN THE EMPLOYEE PUT PRESSURE ON THE GREASE GUN, IT RUPTURED THE HOSE CAUSING THE GRE ASE TO COME OUT THE SIDE OF HOSE.

November 17, 1993 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS BACKING BULLDOZER WHILE PULLING TRAIL CABLE. AS HE BACKED OVER A BERM, THE MACHINE TIPPED OVER ONTO ITS SIDE. EE RECEIVED CONTUSIONS, ABRASIONS, AND SEVERE STRAINS TO MULTIPLE BODY PART S.

November 17, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PRIOR TO THE START OF HIS SHIFT, EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING UP THE STEPS FROM TEH PARKING LOT TO THE WASH HOUS, SLIPPED ON MUD AND FELL.

November 17, 1993 OH · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Ohio Coal Company · Fall from machine

PRINCIPAL WAS GETTING OFF OF A SCRAPER PARKED AT A FUEL DOCK. HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED THROUGH THE BOTTOM STEP OPENING, CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS ONTO THE GROUND.

November 17, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Magma Copper Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A 16' LENGTH OF CABLE WHEN HE SLIPPED, LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL ON HIS KNEE. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A CONTUSION, LEFT KNEE, WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FOR REGULAR WORK. ON 11-24-93 HE WAS SEEN BY A SPECIALIST AND TAKE OFF THE JOB. ON 12-6-93 THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THIS EMPLOYEE WAS OFF DUE TO THE INDUSTRIAL INJURY ON 11-17-93.

November 17, 1993 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Bar-B Trucking Inc · Struck against stationary object

RUNNING SCOOP IN REVERSE-GOT CAUGHT BY BUGGY CABLE AROUND NECK STRAINED NECK MUSCLES.

November 17, 1993 NM · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THEY WERE POSITIONING A WEDGE TO PLACE INTO THE DUMP SOCKET. WHEN THE ROPE GROOVE, ON THE WEDGE, CAME INTO ALIGNMENT WITH THE ROPE IN THE SOCKET, THE WEDGE DROPPED AND HIS RIGHT FINGER WAS SMA SHED/PINCHED BETWEEN THE WEDGE AND THE SOCKER. THE SKIN WAS PULLED OFF THE RIGHT INDEX FINGER TIP TO THE 1ST JOINT. THE AREA WAS DRY AND WELL LIT BY THE DRAGLINE BOOM LIGHTS. WEDGE WEIGHT 150

November 17, 1993 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bruce Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE WORKING ON BELTS HE WAS PULLING ON A CHAIN RACHET CAUSING PAIN IN UPPER NECK AREA AND RIGHT SHOULDER AREA.

November 17, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Gold River Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS OPERATING THE PINNER AND HAD STARTEDHIS DRILL STEEL AND BEFORE HE COULD MOVE HIS ARM SLATE FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT WRIST.

November 17, 1993 CO · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Basin Resources Inc. · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A DOZER. THE DOZER CROSSED A BERM AND TIPPED CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO JAM HIS NECK AGAINST THE MINE ROOF.

November 17, 1993 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland Coal Company · Struck by flying object

CO WORKER WAS HITTING DOWN ON LID ON CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN OBJECT FLEW AND HIT INJURED UNDER RIGHT EYE. MEDICAL DATED 2-8-94 INDICATED THAT FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED AND SUTURE PLACE. RECEIVED MEDICAL ON 2-17-94.

November 17, 1993 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lion Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MAN WAS WALKING THE RETURN AIR COURSE AT THE SE MAINS WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL, TWISTING RIGHT KNEE. AREA IS APPROX 6 TO 8 FEET HIGH, PITCHED, WET AND SLIPPERY. MAN WAS WEARING NONSLIP BOOTS.

November 17, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Crystal Springs Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS RUNNING THE ROOF BOLTER AND GOT A PIECE OF COAL UNDER HIS KNEE PAD AND HURT HIS RIGHT KNEE.

November 17, 1993 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Har-Lee Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS PULLING CABLE & FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

November 17, 1993 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Star Fire Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNDER 777 TO TURN HEAT VALVE ON. SETPPED UP ON FRONT STRUT SUPPORT TO TURN VALVE ON. PULLED BACK WHEN HE STEPPED UP.

November 17, 1993 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mesa Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING ONTO BULK SHOT TRUCK FELT LIKE LEFT LEG GAVE AWAY.

November 17, 1993 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Oakwood Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING THE SCOOP AND HE [HIT] A LUMP OF COAL THE SCOOP THREW [HIM] AGAINST THE TOP STRIKING HIS LIGHT THEN THE SCOOP SLID AGAINST THE RIB CAUSING HIM TO HIS HIS HEAD AGAINST THE RIB. HE CUT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD & CUT HIS EAR. HE STAYED OVER NIGHT IN THE PIKEVILLE HOSPITAL.

November 17, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Refractory Sand Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT HIS WELDING TRUCK WHEN A STEEL BIN FELL OFF HIS TRUCK CUT HIS LEFT CHEEK AND HIT HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

November 17, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Summa Env Corp-Bristol Silica Mining Div · Struck against a moving object

WHILE BUILDING A BERM, EE WAS DUMPING A LOAD OF DIRT. HALF THE LOAD CAME OUT OF DUMP BOX, THE OTHER HALF STAYED IN BOX CAUSING THE TRUCK TO BE OFF BALANCE AND OVERTURN.

November 17, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Latrobe Construction Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS OUTSIDE THE DYNAMITE MAGAZINE LOADING TUBES OF EMULSIFIER ONTO A DYNAMITE TRUCK BY HAND.

November 17, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Latrobe Construction Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS PUSHING A SCREEN OFF THE CATWALK ON THE CRUSHER, WHEN HIS RIGHT CALF MUSCLE TIGHTENED UP ON HIM.

November 17, 1993 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE AS INSPECTING EQUIPMENT AND MOVING ABOUT THROUGH THE SECTION AND EXPERIENCED A TIGHTENING OF HIS BACK AS HE WAS WALKING AND CARRYING HIS TOOL BAG.

November 17, 1993 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
F S Lopke Contracting Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS TAKING ROCKS OUT OF GRIZZLEY. THEY SHIFTED AND A ROCK SMASHED HIS HAND.

November 16, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Magma Copper Company · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEEE WAS REMOVING A PIECE OF LAUNDER ON & CHARLIE ROUGHER BANK. AS HE WAS CUTTING LOOSE THE LAST BRACE ON THE INSIDE, THE LAUNDER DROPPED DOWN STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD & KNOCKING KIM OFF THE LADDER. HE FELL APPROX. 3' TO 4'. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN MULTIPLE FRACTURES OF THE BACK & CONTUSIONS & ABRASIONS TO LOWER EXTREMITIES WITH PARALYSIS, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

November 16, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo-Highland Coal Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CHANGING A BEARING BOX, BENT OVER AND HIS RIGHT LEG SLIPPED AND HE HURT HIS BACK AND HIS RIGHT LEG.

November 16, 1993 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo Coal Company · Fall from machine

GETTING DOWN FORM 992 PAYLOADER AND SLIPPED AND FELL FROM PAYLOADER.

November 16, 1993 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elam Sand & Gravel Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS TAKING BELTS OFF THE SCREW. HE REACHED FOR THE LADDER, HIS FOOT CAUGHT IN THE GUARD AND HE TUMBLED. HE FELL APPROX. 6 FT INTO SAND, LANDING FEET AND SIDEWAYS FIRST.

November 16, 1993 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Northrup Concrete Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN MUD FROM A MOVING RETURN IDLER THE IDLER GRABBED HIS SHOVEL. H E REACHED FOR THE SHOVEL AND GOT CAUGHT IN THE CONVEYOR. AT THE TIME INJURIES LOOKED LIKE THEY COULD B E SERIOUS SO AN AMBULANCE WAS SUMMONED. AS IT TURNED OF HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED. THE WORST OF HIS INJURIES IS 17 STITCHES IN HIS LEFT HAND THE REST IS BRUINDING SORENESS.

November 16, 1993 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Linwood Mining and Minerals Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REACHED THROUGH GUARD TO TRY TO TURN BELT DRIVE ON SCREW CONVEYOR. BOLTS ON GUARD HAD VIBRATED LOOSE. CONVEYOR WAS JAMMED. LACERATIONS ON FINGER AND HAND; REQUIRING STITCHES.

November 16, 1993 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
United Clays Inc · Struck by flying object

WELDING AND GRINDING DURING ENTIRE SHIFT (HAD CLEANED AND INSPECTED HOOD). WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WHEN GRINDING. HE DIDN'T KNOW METAL HAD GOTTEN IN EYE UNTIL FOUND BY DR AFTER EYE DIDN'T GET BETTER ON. ORIGINALLY HE THOUGHT IT WAS WELDING BURN. DR SAID IT WAS NOT.

November 16, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mertens Construction Company, Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS REMOVING HOSES FROM WATER PUMP HOT STEAM SHOT OUT AND BURNED EE.

November 16, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Teichert Aggregates · Struck against a moving object

DRIVING END DUMP TRUCK. DUMPED LOAD...BED DIDN'T COME DOWN SO TAPED BRAKES. PIN BROKE LETTING BED COME DOWN OUT OF CONTROL KNOCKING HIM AROUND.

November 16, 1993 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
D & D Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & FELL WHEN GETTING ON TRACK HOE.

November 16, 1993 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates New York Inc · Struck by falling object

THE RACK WHERE OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CYLINDERS AREA KEP IS ON A PLATFORM. ONE CORNER WAS KNOCKED OFF ITS BLOCK BUT WAS NOT NOTICED BY THE EMPLOYEES WHEN THE MEPLOYEE STEPPED ONTO THE PLATFORM TO UNCHAINBOTTLES THE RACK TIPPED AND THE BOTTLES FELL OVER AND ONTO THE EMPLOYEE. FRACTURING A BONE ON HIS RIGHT LEG.

November 16, 1993 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stoney Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING ON BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 16, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Mid-Atlantic Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO TRUCK, HE GRABBED ON TO THE HANDRAIL, IT BROKE AWAY FROM ITS WELDS, CAUSING EE TO FALL TO GROUND.

November 16, 1993 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS UNLOADING SACKS OF ROCK DUST FROM A MATERIAL CAR. HE PICKED UP A SACK OF DUST AND TURNED TO SET IT DOWN WHEN HE FELT APIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 16, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leatherwood Energy Corp Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AN OXYGEN CYLINDER INTO A RAIL MOTOR ON THE 007-1, 1 RT. SECTION, WHEN HE MASHED HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE TANK AND THE METAL FRAME OF THE MOTOR.

November 16, 1993 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Minerals Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE CHECKING WIRING ON TRANSMISSION SENDING UNIT, SLIPPED AND LANDED ON FUEL TANK.

November 16, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sun City Redi-Mix Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS REPLACING HOSE ON PLANT-CRESCENT SLIPPED & LEFT WRIST HIS HYDRAULIC PUMP.

November 16, 1993 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairfax Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING A STARTER TO PUT ON A FR20 FRONT END LOADER AND TWISTED HIS BACK. (INJURED JAS HISTORY OF BACK PROBLEMS).

November 16, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING IRON AND TWISTED MIDDLE OF HER BACK.

November 16, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WENT TO THE NURSES STATION AND REPORTED AN ERUPTION AND ITCHING IN BOTH OF HIS HANDS.

November 16, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hecla Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

WALKING OVER WINTER PROTECTION BLANKETS IN BETWEEN NORTH CONTAINMENT WALL OF C.I.P. TANK #1 & SLIPPED ON BLANKET FALLING ON R KNEE. JUST BELOW BLANKET WAS A LOOSE ROCK WHICH HIS KNEE FELL ON C AUSING CUT & APPARENTLY SOME BURSITIS.

November 16, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WAS USING HAMMER TO STRIGHTEN BELT STAND AND GOT PAIN IN LOWER NECK. EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 11-19-93.

November 16, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastwood Construction Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED STATED THAT HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A BROW STICKING OUT OF RIB & HURT HIS NECK. INJURY WAS NOT REPORTABLE UNTIL EMPLOYEE WENT TO DR. & STARTED MISSING WORK. MISSED 12/02/93.

November 16, 1993 WV · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martinka Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES THAT WHILE BUILDING CRIBS ON THE LONGWALL BLEEDER ENTRY HE STRAINED HIS BACK. IT WAS NOT BROUGHT TO MANAGMEND ATTETNION TILL 11-17-93 AND EE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 11-19-93.

November 16, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING GOFL CART HAULING A SET OF BELT CLAMPS ON THE BACK. HE DROVE TO CLOSE TO A CRIB THE BELT CLAMPS CAUGHT ON CRIB. THEY SWUNG AROUND HITTING EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK.

November 16, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING ACAR ANCHOR. WHEN HE SWUNG HIS AXE HE MISSED THE ANCHORS AND OVER EXTENDED HIS WRIST AND FELT A POP AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LEFT ARM.

November 16, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Toney'S Branch Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED HE WAS LIFTING THE MINER CABLE TO LOAD ON THE MINER WHEN HE FELT A CATCH IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 16, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Toney'S Branch Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED EE STATED HE WAS BOLTING THE ROOF, HE CAUGHT HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE FRAME OF THE BOLT MACHINE AND THE DRILL POT CAUSING A PINCH POINT.

November 16, 1993 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Gilsonite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE CARRYING TIMBER TRIPPED AND FELL INJURING SHOULDER. THE EMPLOYEE RETURNE DTO WROK THE NEXT DAY ONLY MISSING TIME OT SEE THE DR. SHOUDLER HAS DETERORATED AND IN NOW SCHEDULED FOR SUR GERY 2-7-94 HE IS EXPECTED TO BE OFF 6 MOS.

November 16, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Limited · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PUSHING A BALANCED BUNDLE OF BOLTS TO KEEP THEM PERPINDICULAR ON THE BUCKET OF A LHP HE WAS SLIGHTLY BENT OVER AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK. THE BOLTS WERE APPROX. 3 FT IN THE AIR.

November 16, 1993 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A ROOF BOLTER TIRE, & GOT HIS FINGAER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TIRE & THE CONTROL BLOCK. THIS INJUREY REQUIRED STITCHES.

November 16, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY ROCK THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN RIB AND FIRST ROW OF BOLTS. ROCK STRUCK EMPLOYEE INT EH LEFT SID EOF THE FACE, NECK,LEFT SHOULDER ADN LEFT THIGH.

November 16, 1993 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHIFTING A STONE SLAB AROUND ON A PALLET AND PULLED SOMETHING ON HIS RIGHT SIDE. DOCTOR SAID STRAINED MUSCLE.

November 16, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cyprus Cumberland Resources Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE REPAIRING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE, INJURED WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FACE BY A PIECE OF SLATE THAT FELL FROM THE RIB ON THE LIP OF THE OVERCAST BEING BOLTED. THIS RESULTED IN LAC ERATIONS (4 SUTURES), CONTUSION, AND CONCUSSION TO THE INJURED.

November 16, 1993 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE HAD STRAINED HIS BACK ON 10-30-93 BUT HAD MISSED NOR WORK WHILE USING POORT LIFTING TECHNIQUE ON A SPEED REDUCER. THE MEPLOYEE ON 11-16-93 WAS LIFTIKNG A CINDER BLOCK AND USINGPOORT LIFTING TEHCNIQUE BY TWISTING BACK TO THROW BLOCK AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

November 15, 1993 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING THE TAILGATE ON THE GROUND, TURNED AND TWISTED HIS BACK CAUSING SEVERE PAIN.

November 15, 1993 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM STALLED HAULAGE TRUCK WHEN ENGINE DIED ON RAMP.

November 15, 1993 AL · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE MOVING AN OXYGEN BOTTLE EMPLOYEE TRIPPED AND FELL HANGING HIS THUMB IN THE BOTTLE CAP. NOTE:EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING TIME UNTIL 11-17-93.

November 15, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dlx Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DRIVING A SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT A BUMP. IT THREW HIM UP AGAINST THE TOP AND HURT HIS BACK.

November 15, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS SUPERVISING MECHANIC DUTIES AT # 11 & 12 MILLS & A WORKER GAVE HIM A LITTLE CAN WITH SOLVENT TO HOLD FOR A FEW SECONDS. EMPLOYEE WALKED BACK & HIT A HAND CRANE THAT WAS ON FLOOR FALLING DOWN & SOLVENT SPILLED OVER HIM.

November 15, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cogema Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE SUFFERED AN ABRASION TO THE CORNEA WHEN DEBRIS WAS BLOWN INTO LEFT EYE, WHILE BLEEDING AN AIRTANK ON WATER TRUCK.

November 15, 1993 VI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
V I Cement & Building Products · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A FRONT-END LOADER POURING OIL INTO THE LOADER'S ENGINE. AS EMPLOYEE STARTED TO MOVE HIS FEET TO GET DOWN FROM THE LOADER, HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED AND SCRAPED AGAINST T HE SIDE OF THE LOADER.

November 15, 1993 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Fuel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING ROOF BOLTS FROM THE MANTRIP & CARRYING THEM TO THE ROOF BOLTAER WHEN HE SLIPPED & SPRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

November 15, 1993 AL · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING TRACK WHEN OTHER EMPLOYEE THREW A CROSS-TIE IN A WATER HOLE SPLASHING WATER INTO EMPLOYEES FACE CAUSING A SEVERE IRRITATION.FIRST WORKDAY LOST BECAUSE OF INJURY WAS 11/23/9 3.

November 15, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Copper Range Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRIMMING LOOSE FROM BASKET WHEN A PIECE FELL INTO BASKET STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT HAND.

November 15, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Calaveras Cement Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO START PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR. EMPLOYEE PULLED STARTER ROPE ON COMPRESSOR. WHEN HE PULLED STARTER ROPE. HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

November 15, 1993 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brushy Creek Coal Company · Fall from machine

GETTING OUT OF END LOADER, HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL 6' TO GROUND HANDING ON RT ELBOW.

November 15, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sidney Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INSTALLING A TRANSMISSION IN A 14G MOTOR GRADER, UNDER WET & MUDDY CONDITIONS, EMPLOYEE PUSHING ON THE TRANSMISSION WITH HIS LEFT LEG, CAUSING A MUSCLE SPRAIN.

November 15, 1993 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP CABLE AND 2' X 2' AND 1" THICK ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON BACK.

November 15, 1993 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westview Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS PULLING ON PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE AND TWISTED KNEE.

November 15, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Sometime Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON HIS KNEES IN LOW COAL.

November 15, 1993 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Franklin Collieries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUBJECT WAS PULLING CULTER CABLE WITH SCOOP CABLE PULLED OFF SCOOP & THE ALUMINUM RECEPTABLE PULLED TIGHT STRIKING SUJECTS R-HAND

November 15, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eighty-Four Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKERS WERE UNLOADING 6" BEAMS FROM THE HEAD OF THE MINER. AS ONE BEAM WAS SLID OFF THE HEAD AND SET DOWN, IT TWISTED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN TWO BEAMS.

November 15, 1993 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elite Mining Services Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE AND OTHER WHERE PULLING ON A 58 H.P. SUMERGIBLE PUMP HE STRAINED MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK.

November 15, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Marblehead Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

REMOVED BOBCAT FROM COAL BARGE. UNHOOKED CHAIN USED TO LIFT BOBCAT. GAVE SIGNAL TO MOVE CRANE BUCKET. STARTED TO RAISE BUCKE TEMPLOYEE STEPPED BETWEEN BOBCAT ADN CRANE BUCKET. CRANE BUCKET MOVED TOWARD THE BOBCAT PUSHING EMPLOYEE. FELL AND THE CRANE BUCKE THIT BOTH ELGS AGAINST THE BOBCAT BUCKET - 2 BROKEN LEGS.

November 15, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Stone Group Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE CARRYING PUMP TO REMOVE WATER FROM BARGE, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON ICE FALLING ONTO LEFT KNEE. *LATE REPORTING DUE THE EMPLOYEE'S DECISION TO HAVE WIRES REMOVED FROM KNEE. ONLY ONE DAY LOST D UE TO SURGERY. - NO LOST TIME AT THE TIME HE FELL.

November 15, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Table Rock Asphalt Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS ATEMPTING TO LOOSEN A ROCK JAM IN THE CRUSHER JAW WHEN THE METAL BAR HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND FORCED HIS ELBOW INTO THE HANDRAIL ON THE CRUSHER.

November 15, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A ROCK FELL AND HIT HIS RIGHT HAND.

November 15, 1993 AL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN STAGELOADER AREA WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIS LEFT FOREARM.

November 15, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING INTO DRAGLINE CAB AND SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE TRACKS.

November 15, 1993 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS HUALING BOLT STRUCTURE. WHILE LOADING THE STRUCTURE ONTO THE SCOOP HE LIFTED A PIECE TO LOSS ONTO THE SCOOP AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 12-13-93 WHEN HE HAD SURGERY.

November 15, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
South Bend Limestone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK WHILE OPERATING A DRILL. (UNTANGLING THE AIR HOSE ON TOP OF THE MAST.)

November 15, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A Lindberg & Sons Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS LIFTING A GREASE BARREL & PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

November 15, 1993 OH · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Mountain Spring Coal Company · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS GRINDING ON TRAY FOR J.H. FLETCHER BOLTER IN SHOP ON SURFACE HE WAS WEARING A FACE SHIELD AND SMALL PIECE OF METAL FLEW UNDER THE SHIELD AND BECAME IMBEDDED IN INJURED S RIGHT EYE.

November 15, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stillwater Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER FROM THE CAB OF A 50 TONE TEREX. THE LADDER WAS DAMP HE HAD ON RUBBER BOOTS, HIS FOOT SLIPPED HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT HAND HURT HIS SHOULDER.

November 15, 1993 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Coos Bay Timber Operators Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS BACKING ARTICULATED PIT TRUC (DJB) INTO LOADER AREA. KOMATSU WAS HYDRAULIC ROCK BREAKER OPERATING 20-25' AWAY CAUSED ROCK CHIP THE SIZE OF A GOLF BALL TO FLY ACROSS ROAD AREA. EE WAS LOOKING OVER LEFT SHOULDER WITH HEAD PARTIALLY OUT DRIVER'S WINDOW AND WAS HIT ON RIGHT SCALP ABOUT 1-2" ABOVE HAIRLINE ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.

November 15, 1993 OH · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING A RAM JACK WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL AND BURN IN TOP THIGH OF LEFT LEG. INJURED WORKED REMAINDER OF SHIFT.

November 15, 1993 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Carter-Roag Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE TRYING TO ALLIGN STEEL ON COAL DRILL WITH CHUCK, EE WAS PUSHING DOWN ON IT WHEN IT GAVE WAY MASHING THE EE THUMBS BETWEEN THE STEEL AND THE BOOM OF THE COAL DRILL.

November 15, 1993 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Battle Ridge Companies · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE PULLING HOSE TO PUT OIL IN EQUIPMENT, HOSE UNCOILED AND PULLED EMPLOYEE TO SIDE.

November 15, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Adena Fuels Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS FEEDING ROCK DUST INTO ROCK DUSTER WHEN HIS HAND BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN EDGE OF DUSTER AND ROOF TOP.

November 15, 1993 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holston Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF POURING A BAG OF CHEMICALS INTO MACHINE AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

November 15, 1993 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Fall down stairs

THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED DOWN STAIRS IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREPARATION PLANT. THE EMPLOYEE WORKED WITH INTERMITTENT BACK PAIN SINCE OCTOBER 27, 1986 (INJURY CAUSED BY PULLING BELT). THE E MPLOYEE SAW A NEUROSURGEON AND WAS ADVISED TO HAVE LOWER BACK SURGERY FOR A PROTRUSION OF L4-5. THE OPERATION WAS DONE 1/13/94 AND THE ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE. LOSTTIME INJ.1/14/94(SURGERY

November 15, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dolomite Inc · Fall down stairs

COMING DOWN ROCK WASHER STEPS - FELL, HIT HEAD AND FOREARM.

November 15, 1993 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE SETTING A EIGHTEEN FOOT SHAFT FORM EE WAS PUSHING BY HAND PAIN OCCURED IN HIS LOWER BACK THE WAS NOT USING ANY TOOLS.

November 15, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Turris Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED INITIALLY APRIL 10,1991. HE HAS HAD BACK TROUBLE OFF AND ON SINCE THEN. WENT TO DR ON 11-15-93 AND WAS PLACED O RESTRICTED DUTY UNTIL FURTHER TESTS ARE RUN AT TIME OF A CCDIENT HE WAS OPERATIONG A SCOOP AND WAS BOUNCED AROUND IN CAB DUE TO ROUGH ROADS.

November 15, 1993 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE HAD CHANGED OUT A RAM JACK HOSE ON THE #97 SHIELD. AFTER COMPLETING HOSE CHANGE OUT, HE PRESSURIZED LINE TO CHECK REPAIR WORK. AS HE PRESSURIZED THE LINE, THE CONNECTION CAME APART ST RIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD.

November 15, 1993 IL · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS PUTTING IN RAILROAD IRON FOR THE GOB BELT PUMP BOARD WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER ABDOMEN.

November 15, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wilgar Land Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKED UP SMALL BUCKET OF ROOF BOLTER BITS HURT BACK. POSSIBLE PULLED MUSCLE.

November 14, 1993 OK · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Heatherly Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE BY TAILPIECE ON SECTION AND DRILL BARREL GOT HUNG AND WHEN HE FREED IT SPUN OUT OF HANDS AND HIT HIS HAND AND SPRAINED IT.

November 14, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unimin Specialty Minerals, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING AN OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR TO SECURE BUILDING WHEN THE TOP SECTION'S WHEELS JUMPED FROM THE GUIDE TRACKS & FELL STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD & NECK.

November 14, 1993 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO WORK FROM PARKING LOT WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL. HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER AS CAUGHT HIMSELF. EMPLOYEE CONTINUED WORKING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS AND THEN VISITED A DOCTOR. THE DOCTOR SAYS THAT EMPLOYEE NEEDS ROTATOR CUP SURGERY AND WILL THEREFORE BE OFF WORK FOR A TIME.

November 14, 1993 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Haile Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS EMPTYING CORE OUT OF HO TUBE. HE PULLED A SHOULDER MUSCLE.

November 14, 1993 AK · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teck Alaska Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE BELIEVES INJURY OCCURED WHILE HE WAS LIFTING PUMPS ON THE NEW SEWERAGE PLANT. EMPLOY EE WENT ON SCHEDULED R & R HE DIDN'T GO TO THE DR. UNTIL 11-20-93 FIRST SCHEDULED WORK DAY MISS ED WAS 11-23-93.

November 14, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator POWERED HAULAGE
Copper Range Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CANOPY HOOKED PIPE LINE, CHAINS ON PIPELINE BROKE AND PIPE STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HEAD BEHIND LEFT EAR.

November 14, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Monterey Coal Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON STAIRS AT ADMINSTRATION BUILDING.

November 14, 1993 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ONE OF 11 EMPLOYEES PULLING 1000' OF 4-3 CABLE IN THE NORTHWEST BLEEDERS TO A 13 HP PUMP. THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE PULLING THE CABLE AND TWISTED AROUND,CAUSING HIS KNEE(LT) TO T WIST AND BUCKLE. NOTE EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 11-15-93.

November 14, 1993 WY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Caballo Rojo Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A WHEEL CHOLK PLACIED IT IN THE HOLDER WHICH IS MOUNTED ON BUMPER OF HAUL TRUCK. THE EMPLOYEE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HER BACK ON RIGHT SIDE.

November 13, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING MILL LINERS FROM FORKLIFT FORKS.HOLDING AND ADJUSTING THE SAME LINERS TO BE WELDED TO THE CHUTE SHELL RESULTING IN HERNIATED DISC.

November 13, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo-Highland Coal Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE PICKING UP ROLLS OF CHAIN LINKS HE PULLED THE TENDONS IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

November 13, 1993 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

7 SOUTH WALKING ALONG MAINLINE TRIPPED ON A BOND WIRE AND FELL ON LEFT SIDE AND ARM.

November 13, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING AN ACETYLENE TANK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BACK. WALKING SURFACE WAS WET AND SLICK.

November 13, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Limousine Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WORKING ON A SPILL BOARD. ALL BELTS WERE OFF BOTTOM BELT BROKE. AND THREW HIM INTO A BELT DRIVE.

November 13, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Medusa-Crescent Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING SCRAP ON 3RD FLOOR OF MILL BUILDING AND STRAINED HIS BACK. HE HAS BEEN OFF WORK SINCE 11-14-93.

November 12, 1993 IL · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PERSON STATED, HE WAS STANDING ON NO.% BELT WELDING ONA CHUTE, PERSON STEPPED BACK AND STOOD ON A ROLLER. THE ROLLER TURNED, PERSON SLIPPED AND TWISTED RIGHTKNEE. LATE REPORTED INJURY.

November 12, 1993 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING ON A BELT WHEN COAL SPILLED OFF THE BELT STRIKING HER BACK.

November 12, 1993 KY · Coal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J & V Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE SHOVELING LOOSE COAL ALONG A RIB. EE SAID HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE SAID HE PICKED UP A FULL SHOVEL IN AN AWKWARD POSITION. HE THOUGHT HE HAD A PULLED MUSCLE.

November 12, 1993 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company, Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING SUMP HOSE OFF THE PUMPER TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF THE TRUCK INJURING HIS BACK.

November 12, 1993 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Crockett Collieries (Ky) Inc · Struck by flying object

AS EE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF LOW STRUCTURE WITH THE SCOOP, A CHAIN HOOK UNEXPECTEDLY CAME LOOSE AND THE AIRBORNE HOOK CHAIN SLAPPED BACK IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SCOOP AND THE HOOK HIT EE IN RI GHT EYEBROW/RT. CHEEK. HOOK CAUSED LACERATION THAT WAS CLOSED BY SUTURES. THE CHAIN WAS ON A CM PULLER.

November 12, 1993 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Best Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WAS PULLING A FOOT VALVE TO BE REPLACED INTO WATER WHILE PULLING HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. HE DIDN'T WAIT FOR HELP BUT TRIED TO DO IT ON HIS OWN. DID NOT NOTIFY THIS OFFICE UNTIL 11/18/93 ON RETURNING TO WORK.

November 12, 1993 IL · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BUIDING CRIBS WHEN A CRIB BLOCK SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND STRUCK HIS LEFT LITTLE TOE.

November 12, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Gamble Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS WALKING UNDER ON CONTIN. MINER CABL EWHERE IT WAS HUGN AT MOUTH OF #3 ENTRY, MINE ROPER, MOVED MINER AT THE TIME HE WEN TUNDER CABLE AND IT FELL DOWN STRIKING HIM IN BACK.

November 12, 1993 PA · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING RAIL CAR AT #14 PLANT. EMPLOYEE APPLIED THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. WHILE TURNING THE BRAKE WHEEL. THE WHEEL SLIPPED GEARS CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE AGAINST THE WHEEL W ITH HIS BODY. EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED CRACKED AND BRUISED RIBS ON HIS RIGH SIDE.

November 12, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glasgow Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON SIDE RAILS OF TRUCK BODY CLEANING OFF THE TOP EDGE OF TRUCK BUDY. AS HE WAS CLIBING DOWN FROM THE SIDE RAILS HE STEPPED ONTO ONE OF THE REAR TIRES AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSI NG HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND RESULTING IN INJURYTO HIS LOWER BACK.

November 12, 1993 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

TWO CRIB BLOCKS WERE PACKED ON MINER CANOPY & MINER STAB JACK WAS USED TO ELEVATE BACK END OF MINER. AS MINER WAS LET DOWN INJURED TRIED TO TETRIEVE CRIB BLOCKS WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF COAL 5' SQ UARE & 4" THICK FELL ON INJUREDS RIGHT HAND.

November 12, 1993 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTINGA 66" TOP ROLLER, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 12, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & M Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTING AND PULLING WHILE DOING REPAIR WORK.

November 12, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOOKING UP A BULK LINE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED CHEST PAIN. THIS CASE IS REPORTED BECAUSE THE COMPANY I SNOT IN RECEIPT OF A REPORT STATING THE CAUSE IS NON INDUSTRAIL.

November 12, 1993 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE HAD BENT OVEWR TO PICK UP A 4' X 4' TIMBER AND AS HE RAISED UP, HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

November 12, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BARRING A HANG UP DOWN IN THE DRAW POINT. THE HAND UP CAME DOWN AND HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND DROPPED THE BAR. HE WAS OVER-EXTEND ING HIS REACH CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND HE STRAINED HIS BACK. THIS INCIDENT RESULTEDIN A LOW BACK MUSCLE STRAIN, CAUSING HIM TO LOSETIME FROM WORK.

November 12, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE STATED HIS BACK STARTED HURTING AFTER HE PICKED UP A 100LB BAG OF CALCIUM CLORIDE. HE FIRST INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A PERSONAL ONE. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED BY A DR. TO BE WORK RELATED.

November 12, 1993 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cortis Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ON HYDRULIC HOSE ON A 21 SC SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE PULLED MUSCLES AROUND HIS RIB CAGE.

November 12, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Cemex USA Construction Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON TOP OF A PILE OF ROCKS BEHIND THE WET TOWER NEAR THE CRUSHER. HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE ON ONE OF THE ROCKS. INJURY DID NOT REQUIRE TREATMENT UNTIL 11-15-93.

November 12, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pioneer Sands LLC · Fall from machine

EE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM A 14 CU YD SCRAPER PAN AND LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL ON RIGHT LEG, BENDING AND TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE STEPPING ON TO SWING STEP.

November 12, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Aggregates Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKINGA CHAIN BINDER OFF A PONTOON, THE CHAIN BROKE CAUSINGT HE PONTOON TO DROP AND HIT THE WATER, COMING BACK UP PINCHING HIS LEG BETWEEN IT AND THE PIPE.

November 12, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRIPPING FORMS GOT IN STRAIN AND HURT WRIST. LATER, RIGHT ARM BEGAN HURTING AND LATER, THUMB AND TWO FINGERS BECAME NUMB.

November 12, 1993 WY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Lion Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUTTING BOLT IN ROOF BOLT TURNED AND CAUGHT HIS LITTLE FINGER.

November 12, 1993 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Quarry Slate Industries · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON STONE ON SAW- SPRAINED LOWER BACK MUSCLES.

November 12, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meador Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STUMBLED AND FELL WHILE PULLING A FEEDER CABLE AND HURT HIS BACK.

November 11, 1993 KS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kaw Sand Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

STEPPED ON 2 INCH TIGER FLEX PIPE ON DREDGE DECK TWISTED ANKLE.

November 11, 1993 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Elk Creek Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOWER BACK PAIN WHILE OPERATING A LOADER.

November 11, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS MOVING A WATER PUMP. STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

November 11, 1993 KY · Coal electrician helper POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PULLING A POWER BOX WITH A SCOOP. THE SCOOP ROLLE DBACK, CATCHING HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE CHAIN AND SCOOP.

November 11, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HYDRAULIC HOSE RUPTURED SPRAYING OIL ON EMPLOYEE IN BASKET. EMPLOYEE SWUNG DOWN TO GROUND FROM BASKET (4 TO 5 FT) STRAINING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. INJURY PERSISTED UNTIL VERNIE WAS EVALUATED BY S PECIALIST 12-10-91 (DR. ). ARTHROGRAM SHOWED PROBABLY LARGE ROTATOR CUFF TEAR OF RIGHT SHOULDER.EE RETURNED TO WORK ON 11/1/93. HE STARTED LOSING TIME AGAIN ON 11-11-93 AND IS TAKING PHYSICAL

November 11, 1993 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Genesis Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS PULLING A ROCK OF THE TOP OF THE MINER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN.

November 11, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Cat Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LIFTING SEAT ON FORKLIFT WHEN HE STRAINED HIS UPPER RIGHT BACK. HE ALSO STATED HE HAD HAD A PREVIOUS BACK INJURY.

November 11, 1993 AK · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Polar Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON A HOSE TRYING TO REMOVE IT FROM A STORAGE EE AND OVER STRESSED HIS LOWER BACK.

November 11, 1993 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Cedar Grove Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE SAID HE ORIGINALLY HURT HIS NECK ON 10-20-93, JUMPING TO KEEP FALLING ROCK FROM HITTING HIM, BUT DID NOT REPORT IT. THE HE SAID ON 11-11-93 HE HIT HIS HEAD ON CANOPY OF SHUTTLE CAR HURTING HIS NECK AGAINS, LANDING ON HIS BACK & HURTING KIDNEY.

November 11, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PULLING BACK SLIDE BAR AND CAUGHT THUMB BETWEEN HANDLE AND STOP, CUTTING HIS THUMB.

November 11, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Commercial Stone Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN THE STEPS OF THE PLANT TOWER, WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED ON THE WET STEPS CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE HANDRAIL. IT WAS RAINY DAY. THE EMPLOYEE'S KNEE TI GHTENED AND FLUID ACCUMULATED IN THE KNEE. THE DOCTOR DRAINED THE KNEE OF FLUID AND ADVISED THE EMPLOYEE TO TAKE ONE DAY OFF. HE RETURNED TO WORK ON SAT. 13TH ON RESTRICTED DUTY AT NO LOSS OF

November 11, 1993 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE STATED HE WAS BOLTING ROOF WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL 5"X12"X21/2-0" AND STRUCK HIM ON RIGHT CHEEK

November 11, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON CATWALK THAT HAD BEEN PLACED AROUND SAND PLANT UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GARAGE. CHERRY PICKER #556 WAS BEING USED TO LIFT PIPE & SWING TI INTO PLACE ON PLANT. EMPLOYEE WA S ON CATWALK GUIDING PIPE INTO PLACE & WATCHING FELLOW EMPLOYEE ABOVE HIM ON PLANT SO THAT PIPE WOULD NOT HIT HIM. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WATCHING WHERE HE WAS WALKING & AS PIPE WAS MOVING IN A JER

November 11, 1993 PA · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cooney Bros Coal Co · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH THE GROUTING CREW,STEPPED OFF DOZER BACKWARD INTO MUD AND WHEN HE WENT TO TURN AROUND TWISTED HIS KNEE.EMPLOYEE HAS HAD MINOR DISCOMFORT UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN HE EXPERI ENCED SWELLING AND HIS KNEE LOCKING.INJURY WAS REPORTED MAY 25,1994.

November 11, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING DOWN THE SLOPE OF #2 TAILS THICKENER DEAD BED, SHE SLIPPED AND FELL IN AN AREA THAT WAS WET FROM LEAKING HOSE. AS SHE BROKE HER AFALL WITH HER LEFT ARM, SHE SUSTAINED A BROKEN L EFT ARM JUST ABOVE THE WRIST JOINT.

November 11, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Calmat Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE COMPLETED FUELING OF DOZER AND WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM THE DOZER TRACKS, WHEN HE SLIPPED, HITTING HIS LEFT SHIN AGAINST THE DOZER ARM.

November 11, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Waterloo Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ASSISTING IN REPLACING A REBUILT JAW CRUSHER ASSEMBLY JAW DIE INTO THE MAIN PLANT CRUSHER. AN EYE WAS WELDED ONTO THE JAW DIE, ENABLING IT TO BE LIFTED. THE JAW DIE WAS BEING LIFTED BY THE WELDED ON EYE WHEN THE WELD BROKE AND THE JAW DIE FELL TWO FEET TO THE GROUND LANDING ON THE END OF THE EE S RIGHT FOOT. THE EE WAS DRIVEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY ANOTHER EE X RAY REVEALED BROK

November 11, 1993 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Circle Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING THE HEAD END OF THE BELT TO THE SILO, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON SOME CLINKER & PULLED HIS LEFT LEG MUSCLE.

November 11, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Addington Inc · Struck against a moving object

ADDINGTON DRIVER WHEN RETURNING TO HIS VEHICLE FOR GOT HAZARD SERVICES EMPLOYEE WAS PARKED NEAR HIM. THE 785 CAT ROCK TRUCK MADE TURN AND HIT HIS VEHICLE IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE.

November 11, 1993 KY · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Green Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS DRILLING AND AIR BLOWED OUT ROCKS CAUSING ENERGY TO HANDS & CHEST.

November 11, 1993 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cantera Medina Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AN EXCAVATOR (JD-690). HE WAS GETTING OFF THE EQUIPMENT, FELL TO GROUND, TWISTING LEFT ANKLE.

November 11, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CARRYING OLD PLANETARY SHAFT AWAY FROM MACHINE, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

November 11, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN HE EXPERIENCED HIS STOMACH MUSCLES.