Mining Incidents

Mining Incidents in May 1994

All MSHA-reportable mining accidents in May 1994, sorted by severity. Fatalities appear first.

Fatalities
10
Total incidents
2,203
Period
May 1994

Top operators this month

  1. 01 Peabody Coal Company 46 incidents
  2. 02 Jim Walter Resources Inc 41 incidents
  3. 03 Consolidation Coal Company 35 incidents
  4. 04 Old Ben Coal Company 34 incidents
  5. 05 Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc 31 incidents

Most recent 500 incidents

Showing the 500 most recent of 2,203 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.

May 31, 1994 VA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DRISLING HAULER DOWN THE ROCK HAULAGE ROAD WHEN FOR UNKNOWN REASONS AT THIS TIME EE LOST CONTROL OF THE HAULER. THE HAULER ROLLED UP AN EMBANKMENT, THEN TURNED OVER ON ITS SIDE, PINNING THE EE INSIDE THE CAB.

May 31, 1994 MA · Metal/Non-Metal Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Roma Stone Corp · Struck by powered moving object

9:30 A DRIVER OF ONE TRUCK HAD PARKED HIS TRUCK TO BE LOADED. HE GOT OUT OF HIS TRUCK TO O OVER TO THE OTHER TRUCK. A[T] SOME TIME HE POSITIONED HIMSELF BEHIND THE OTHER TRUCK WHICH PROCEEDED TO BACK UP. THE VICTIM WAS RUN OVER BY THE TRUCK WHICH WAS BACKING UP.

May 23, 1994 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Alby Quarry · Struck by flying object

A BLAST WAS SET OFF BUT DO NOT KNOW WHAT ANGLE VICTIM WAS STRUCK. BUT MEDICAL EXAMINER STATES [H]IS DEATH WAS BLUNT TRAMA.

May 20, 1994 VT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man Fatality · EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Rock Of Ages Corp · Struck by flying object

[SEE ATTACHED] ... INJURED BY AN EXPLOSION WHILE OPERATING AN AUTOMATIC JET PIERCING TORCH ... IN A MANUAL MODE TO "BURN BACK" THE TOP CHANNEL ... OPERATOR DIRECT TIP BY HAND ... THE MOST PROB ABLE CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION WAS IGNITION OF PREVIOUSLY UNIGNITED PYRODEX IN A HORIZONTAL DRILL HOLE DIRECTLY BELOW THE VICTIM. ... VICTIM HAD SEVERE WOUND TO FRONT OF HIS HEAD.

May 11, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) Fatality · IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Day Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by concussion

AN EXPLOSION OCCURED IN AN ABANDON PANEL WHERE TWO WORKERS WERE TRANSPORTING BLOCK IN AN S&S SCOOP. THE TWO WERE KILLED AS THE RESULT OF THE EXPLOSION. THE TWO WERE BURNED AND IN AN ATOSPHERE OF CO CARBON MONOXIDE. THEY WERE FOUND APPROX. 12-13 X CUTS INTO THE PANEL. ONE FOUND IN SCOOP BUCKET AND THE OTHER APPROX 10 FEET FROM SCOOP. THE PRESSURE FROM THE EXPLOSIVE HAD BLOWN OUT

May 11, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator Fatality · IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Day Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by concussion

AN EXPLOSION OCCURED IN AN ABANDON PANEL WHERE TWO WORKERS WERE TRANSPORTING BLOCK IN AN S&S SCOOP. THE TWO WERE KILLED AS THE RESULT OF THE EXPLOSION. THE TWO WERE BURNED AND IN AN ATOSPHERE OF CO CARBON MONOXIDE. THEY WERE FOUND APPROX. 12-13 X CUTS INTO THE PANEL. ONE FOUND IN SCOOP BUCKET AND THE OTHER APPROX 10 FEET FROM SCOOP. THE PRESSURE FROM THE EXPLOSIVE HAD BLOWN OUT

May 9, 1994 OH · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer Fatality · MACHINERY
Addington Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MATERIAL WAS BEING PUSHED FROM A SHOT WITH A DOZER, OVER THE HIGHWALL. THE HIGWALL BROKE AND THE DOZER FELL APPROX 150 FT TO THE LOWER PIT. THIS RESULT IN FATAL INJURIES TO THE DOZER OPERATOR.

May 8, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE VICTIM WAS STANDING APPROX. TWO FEET INBY PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORT OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER VIA RADIO REMOTE WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK APPROX. 7FT X 7 FT X 5-0 INCHES FELL ON THE VICTI M CAUSING FATAL CRUSHING INJURIES.

May 6, 1994 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Edge Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

DRIVER WAS HAULING A LOAD OF COAL FROM SOUTHERN EDGE INC. NO. 2 MINE WHEN APPROX. 2.25 MILES FROM THE LOADING AREA THE DRIVER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS RAN OFF THE HAUL ROAD. HE WAS THROWN FROM HIS TRUCK AND FATALLY INJURED.

May 29, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF WIPING DOWN AREA AROUND #3 BEARING. WHEN EMPLOYEE DECIDED TO CLEAN SHIELD THAT SURROUNDS EXCITER FAN, EMPLOYEE'S HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH ROTATING FAN CAUSING PARTIAL AMPUTATION OF RIGHT FINGER AND COMPOUND FRACTURE OF RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

May 27, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Centex Materials llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS INSTALLING PUMP & ELEC MOTOR. FINGERCAUGHT BETWEEN V-BELT AND SHEAVE.

May 25, 1994 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Randles Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS ROLLING A BIG ROCK FROM UNDER FEED HOPPER AS HE ROLLED HE FELT A STRAIN IN GROIN AREA.

May 25, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
New Horizons Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT THEY HAD FINISHED ROOF BOLTING #2 HEADING. HE WAS GETTING IN THE OPERATOR'S DECK OF THE ROOF BOLTER. HE HAD HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE FRAME OF THE DECK WHEN A ROCK FELL STRIKING THE CANOPY OVER THE OPERATOR'S DECK. THE ROCK BROKE IN TWO. A PIECE OF THE ROCK THEN STRUCK HIS RT.INDEX CAUSING AN AVULSION TO TIP. FINGER AMPUTATED AT FIRST JOINT BY DOCTOR.

May 20, 1994 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Rock Producers Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HAD FLAT ROCK LODGED IN JAW. THREE EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING TO WEDGE THE ROCK THRU THE JAW. INJURED ATTEMPTED TO PUT HIS HAND BETWEEN THEROCK AND JAW. INJURED YELLED DO NOT PUT YOUR HAND IN TH ERE. INJURED PRCEEDEDANYWAY. THE ROCK & JAW CAUGHT FINGER AND MASHED OFF AT KNUCLE, LEFT INDEX FINGER.

May 20, 1994 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ouachita Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MAN WAS PICKING UP ROCKS AND FELT PAIN WHEN HE LIFTED AN EXTRA LARGE ROCK. THE PAIN SUBSIDED AND HE WORKED THE REST OF THE DAY. WHEN HE REPORTED FOR WORK ON 5-23-94 HE INFORMED THE SUPERVISOR OF THE INCIDENT AND REQUESTED MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR A KNOT ON HIS LEFT SIDE.

May 19, 1994 SD · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Homestake Mining Company of California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PUSHING RODS INTO HOLE, THE ROD DOG WOULDN'T CATCH SO HE PUT A PIPE WRENCH IN FRONT OF THE ROD DOG. THE ROD PULLER CYLINDER JUMPED AHEAD PINCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE PIPE WRENCH AND THE ROC K.

May 18, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE WAS IN THE PIT BENEATH THE TROLLEY LOCOMOTIVE AS THE TRACTION MOTOR WAS BEING LIFTED BY THE OVERHEAD CRANE. THE BRIDLE ASSEMBLY BROKE DROPPING THE MOTOR ABOUT THREE INCHES. HIS THUMB WAS CA UGHT BETWEEN THE TRACTION MOTOR AND THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN AN AMPUTATED DISTAL PHALANGE, LEFT THUMB, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Kentucky · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE HANDLING A 7 X 12 CRIB BLOCK- FELT PAIN IN STOMACH. EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING WORK TILL 8-29-94.

May 16, 1994 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C H & S Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKING ROCK-HERNIA FROM LIFTING

May 16, 1994 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Granules LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS TAKING TRUCK TIRE IN FOR REPAIRS TIRE WEIGHTED APPROX 150LBS THE TIRE WAS STANDING ALONG THE QUARRY GARAGE & EMPLOYEE BEGAN ROLLING IT TOWARD TRUCK WHEN HE LOST CONTROL CAUSING THE TIRE TO TIP EMPLOYEE PUSHED TIRE AWAY FROM HIM TO AVOID TIRE FALLING ON HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO HIS KNEES HE THEN FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK & GROIN AREA

May 9, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nell Jean Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE ALLEGES THAT WHILE CLIMBING UP A LADDER IN THE LOADOUT, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SIDE BELOW HIS BELT LINE RESULTING IN A HERNIA.

May 9, 1994 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING CHANNELS ONTO BOLTER. CHANNELS GOT STUCK AND A 2ND EE PUSHED THE CHANNELS FROM THE BACK AND CUT FINGER.

May 6, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS FLOATING BOLTER MEN OUT FOR LUNCH. WHILE PUTTING UP AND BENDING A BOLT HE FELT A PAIN IN ABDOMEN.

May 5, 1994 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A P Green Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SEVERAL BAGS OF CEMENT (100LB BAGS) FROM THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK NO DISCOMFORT WAS NOTICED IMMEDIAT ELY BUT HE DEVELOPED A BACK ACHE THE NEXT MORNING H E NOTIFIED ME THE FOLLOWING MON MORNING BUT STA TED THE PAIN WAS MINOR I NOTICED HE WAS STILL SORE A MONTH LATER & TOLD HIM TO GO TO A DOC WHO DIAGNOSED A HERNIATED DISK

May 5, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal Mac Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS RAISING THE HOOD OF A FUEL TRUCK WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS STOMACH. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 8-25-94 WHEN HERNIA SURGERY WAS PREFORMED.

May 5, 1994 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Bellco Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE RIGHT THUMB WAS CAUGHT IN A V BELT PULLEY

May 5, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P · Fall from machine

HE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF A GYRASPHERE CRUSHER CHANGING THE BELTS, WHEN HE TOOK A STEP TO THE SIDE AND FELL 9" TO THE GROUND. HE LANDED ON HIS NECK AND SHOULDERS, FRACTURING HIS SPINE IN TWO P LACES.

May 4, 1994 PA · Coal belt cleaner, picker FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Interstate Thermal Energy Conversion Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THAT A PIECE OF SLATE FELL O HIS LEFT FOOT CAU SING A BROUSE HE ALSO CLAIMS THAT THIS OCCURRENCE STARTED A CHAIN OF EVENTS THAT LET TO THE PARTIALAMPUTION OF TOES ON LEFT FOO T ACCIDENT CANT BE VERIFIED BY ANY SUPERVISOR THIS BECAME A REPORTABLE ACCIDENT ON 08-26-94

May 4, 1994 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
DeAtley Crushing Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAINED ABDOMEN WHILE LIFTING HEAVY SCREENS UPON TO A HIGH SCREEN TRAILER.

May 1, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STRAINED LEFT SIDE OF ABDOMEN WHILE SHE ATTEMPTED TO TURN VALVE ON #28 LIME PUMP RESULTING IN A HERNIA

May 31, 1994 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
NYCO Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHEN EMPLOYEE BENT DOWN TO PICK UP AN EMPTY PALLET HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

May 31, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastwood Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING BELT JACKS OUT OF SCOOTER AND SPRAINED HIS BACK.

May 31, 1994 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Salem Stone Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WHEN GETTING OUT OF 5 UD EUCLID TRUCK HIS PANTS POCKET CAUGHT ON THE DUMP LEVER CAUSING A LOSS OF BALANCE HIS LEFT UPPER WRIST CAUGHT BETWEEN TRUCK CAB AND GRAB RAIL CAUSING A SEVERE STRAIN ON TENDONS.

May 31, 1994 WV · Coal loader head operator, roscoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Andes Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

DISLOCATED A DISC IN THE BACK OF EE WHILE PULLING ON A LOADER CABLE OLD INJURY.

May 31, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Whitaker Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOOSENING BOLT ON RAIL VEHICLE & BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOWER BACK PAIN

May 31, 1994 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HURT BACK LIFTING 50# BAGS.

May 31, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tower Rock Stone Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING TR-6928 (988B) WHEEL LOADER FOR LUNCH BREAK. STARTED DOWN STEPS, MADE CONTACT WITH FIRST TOP STEP, LOST BALANCE AND FELL BACKWARDS TO THE GROUND. FALL APPROX. 8 FEET.

May 31, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic POWERED HAULAGE
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE 14YRS EXPERIENCE WAS OPERATING OUR WATER WAGON WHEN HE TURNED TO SHARPLY & THE RT REAR TIRE WENT UP ON STOCKPILE CAUSING THE UNIT TO TURN OVER ON ITS LEFT SIDE

May 31, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
D H Holding Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN--OVERLIFTING?

May 31, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cocke County Highway Dept · Struck by falling object

WHILE WORKING AT QUARRY, TRYING TO LOOSE ROCK FROM CRUSHER WITHLAW IRON BAR HURT BACK.

May 31, 1994 OH · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunnydale Mining · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING TRACK ON A D-9 DOZER. TRACK WAS LAYING ON GROUND AND CABLE CHOKER ATTACHED TO TRACK TO LAY IT OUT STRAIGHT. WHEN PULLING ON CABLE IT SLIPPED AND CAME AND PINCHED HAND OF OWNER.

May 31, 1994 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Hill Coal Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

DURING PRESHIFT EXAMINATION OF LOADER, LOST FOOTING AND FELL FROM PLATFORM OUTSIDE OF OPERATORS CAB. EE REPORTED INCIDENT TO SUPERVISOR AND CONTINUED TO WORK THRU 6-6-94 WHEN HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

May 31, 1994 AL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS 4TH FLOOR OF PREPARATION PLANT AND SLIPPED IN PUDDLE OF MAGNETITE.

May 31, 1994 NY · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zca Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE LOWERED TAILGATE ON TRUCK AND WAS IN PROCESS OF UNLOADING A BARRLE OF OIL. SPRAINED LOWER BACK. SEEING CHIROPRACTOR.

May 31, 1994 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Tennessee Energy Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF SCALE BROKE FROM THE ROOF WHEN EH WAS DRILLING A HOLE THEN CAME DOWN THE STEEL AND BROKE OFF FROM STEEL. HITTIN GHIM INT EH NOISE AND EYE.

May 31, 1994 NY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ALLEDGEDLY WHILE REMOVING A SPOOL OF CABLE FROM THE BACK OF A TRUCK VICTIM TWISTED AND FELT A PIAIN IN HIS RIBCAGE.

May 31, 1994 TN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Rich Mountain Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS OPERATING A KOMAATSEE 375 DOZER #1137 WHEN THE ENGINE DIED, HE GOT OUT TO INVESTIGATE WHEN A RADIATOR HOSE BURST SPRAYING HOT WATER AND STEAM ON HIM. HE LEAPT FROM THE TRACKS TO THE GRO UND LANDING ON THE HEEL OF HIS RT FOOT. HE WAS TAKEN TO LAFOLLETTE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS 1-RAYED AND TREATED FOR A FRACTURE TO HIS RT HEEL.

May 31, 1994 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Terry Eagle Coal Company Llc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 2'X1'X1 1/2" THICK FELL BETWEEN THE BOLTS HITTIN GVICTIM ON THE LEFT KNEE. HE APPARENTLY TWISTED HIS BACK TRYIN GTO GET AWAY FROM THE ROCK.

May 31, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING LOADER IN LINN GROVE QUARRY. WHILE DIGGING SHOT ROCK, HIT SOLID OBJECT CAUSING SUDDEN SHIFT IN SEAT, PINCHING TESTICLES.

May 31, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners · Fall onto or against objects

HE TRIPPED OVER A TRACK WHILE HE WAS REACHING FOR A KNUCKLE. HE STRUCK THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS CHEST ON THE DRAW BAR FX 2 RIBS.

May 31, 1994 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockydale Quarries Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ENTERING CAB OF GROVE RT-60 CRANE REACHED UP AND GRABED HANDLE TO PULL HIMSELF UP PINCHED NERVE IN LOWER BACK.

May 31, 1994 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HELPING REPAIR A 2" HYDRAULIC HOSE INJURED WAS STRUCK BY THE END OF THE COUPLING WHEN IT WAS DISCONNECTED. BACK PRESSURE THAT WAS NOT COMPLETELY RELIEVED CAUSED THE HOSE TO BLOW APART AT THE COUPLING WHEN THE KEEPER PIN WAS REMOVED.

May 31, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE GOT FEET TANGLED UP IN LINE CURTAIN AND FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT HIP.

May 31, 1994 AL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTIN GOFF FORKLIFT, HIS FOOT GOT HUNG AND HE FELL.

May 31, 1994 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE TOLD HIS FOREMAN THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK LIFTING A PIECE OF RIB COAL ONTO THE RFM.

May 31, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS STAGGERING OUT A SHUTTLE CAR. WHILE GETTING A LOAD OF COAL A LUMP POF COAL BOUNCED OFF THE CAR FRAME AND STRUCK HIS KNEE. HE WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH HIS KNEE DUE TO LOCKING US AN D SWELLING BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. HE WORKED UNTIL JUNE THE 7TH WHICH WAS THE FIRST DAY HE MISSED AND WENT TO THE DR WHICH SAID HE NEEDE DSURGERY.

May 31, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Cumberland Resources Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS GETTING OFF A MOTOR TO THROW A TRACK SWITCH & AFTER PLACING LEFT FOOT ON THE GROUND CAUGHT RT FOOT ON LEDGE OF MOTOR SLIPPED & FELL HIS LEFT ANKLE TWISTED

May 31, 1994 MT · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Decker Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT OF THE COAL DRILL WHEN HE REACHED BEHIND HIM TO LIFT A 21LBS BUCKET OF BIT CLAWS. IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING THE BUCKET HE TWISTED INJURING HIS BACK.

May 31, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reynolds Metals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS LIFTING HEAVY OBJECTS WHILE WORKING ON THE DOCK & DELVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LEFT WRIST. EE DID NOT LOSE TIME DUE TO THIS INCIDENT UNTIL 5/13/95 UNTIL HE WENT OUT FOR WRIST SURGERY.

May 31, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Bell County Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE COMPLAINING OF BACK PAIN AFTER RIDING TO THE SECTION IN A RAILRUNNER.

May 31, 1994 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dkd Contractors Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS FILLING IN FOR ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO WAS OFF SICK. HE WAS SERVICING A LOADER, STARTED TO CLIMB DOWN THE LADDER TO GET OFF THE MACHINE, AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND SPRAINING HIS LEFT FOOT.

May 31, 1994 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Monarch Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER SIDEBOARD & FELL ON HIS RT KNEE & STRAINED WORKED UNTIL 06-03-94

May 31, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING SHEAR CABLE OUT OF CABLE HANDLER AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER. BEGAN MISSING WORK 6-13-94, NOTIFIED MGMT. OF HIS REASON FOR ABSENCE ON 6-23-94.

May 31, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED AND FELL ONTO A ROCK WHILE WALKING STRIKING CHEST AGAINST ROCK ON FLOOR.

May 31, 1994 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF & DOWN FROM THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT OF THE FORKLIFT WHEN HE STEPPED TO THE GROUND HIS FOOT LANDED ON A ROCK CAUSING HIS ANKLE TO TWIST WHEN THAT OCCURRED HIS LEFT KNEE STRUCK A STEP ON THE LADDER JUST BELOW HIS KNEE CAP

May 31, 1994 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Pen Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING A 16G GRADER AND RAN OVER A ROCK, JOLTING EMPLOYEE.

May 31, 1994 PA · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kocher Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHEN TRYING TO AVOID A BAT ENCOUNTERED WHILE USING WEED-EATER, EMPLOYEE FELL BACKWARDS AND HIT HIS BACK ON A BATTERY.

May 31, 1994 PA · Coal welder (shop) FIRE
K & J Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

SUBJECT WAS USING TORCH TO HEAT ADAPTOR TO LOOSEN IT FOR REMOVAL. THE HEAT CAUSED THE GREASE TO IGNITE AND BURNED SUBJECT ON ARM. THE INCIDENT DID NOT VIOLATE RULES AND REGULATIONS ON JOB SK ILLS, MINE PROFICIENCY, TRAINING AND ATTITUDE.

May 31, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sam Black Coal Sales Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURY OCCURRED WHILE PRISING W/A SLATE BAR TO ALIGN AN ENGINE PART. THE BAR SLIPPED FROM ITS POSITION TO EE S HAND HIT EDGE OF BUMPER. INJURY CONSISTED OF 8 STITCHES. TO THE RIGHT THUMB A REA. 1 DAY LOST TIME INJURY.

May 31, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Tohono Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAINTENENCE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED IN MUD WHILE ENTERING WORK AREA STRAINING HIS LEFT KNEE. INITIAL TREATMENT FIRST AID 5/31/94. REPEAT TRAUMA REPORTED NOV. 94.

May 30, 1994 AL · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WORKIGN INT EH BOTTOM OF HT EPUMPIN GWAS USING A WATER HOSE TO WASH DOWN SPILLAGE INO THE JUMP. HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE WET CONCRETE FLOOR, CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HI S LEFT ARM.

May 30, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Calaveras Cement Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED HAD A PRE-EXISTING BURSA IN RIGHT KNEE. HE KNELT DOWN TO INSPECT WORK ON ROLLER MILL AND RUPTURED THE LIQUID SACK ON THE BURSA, ALLOWING THE LIQUID TO SPREAD DOWN THE LEG.

May 30, 1994 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Monarch Cement Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HIT RIGHT KNEE ON 2" PIPE PROTRUDING FROM AIR CANNON WHILE WATERBLASTING PREHEATER. BRUISED RIGHT KNEE.

May 30, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

EE STATED HE WAS UNLOADING BOLT UPPLIES OUT OF SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE STEPPED OVER THE RAM TO GET OUT OF SCOOP HIS LEFT ANKLE GAVE AWAY CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND SPRAIN HIS ANKLE.

May 30, 1994 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fredonia Valley Quarries · Struck by powered moving object

FORKLIFT RAN INTO HIS LEG AFTER HE HAD GOTTEN OFF AND WAS IN FRONT OF IT. HE THOUGHT IT WAS OUT OF GEAR AND IT WASNT.

May 30, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greenback Crushed Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BEATING ON A ROCK THAT WAS HUNG WITH A HAMMER IN THE TUNNEL. THE ROCK HE WAS BEATING ON CHIPPED OFF AND WENT INTO HIS LEFT EYE. SAFETY GLASSES WERE AVAILABLE.

May 29, 1994 KY · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A HIGHWALL DRILL ON A BENCHED AREA. THE SECTION OF HIGHWALL ABOVE THE DRILL FELL CAUSING THE CAB TO COLLAPSE, INJURING EMPLOYEE.

May 29, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Specialty Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BLOWING DUST AND GRIT OFF FROM LOADING PLATES WHICH HAD STUCK OPEN. HE PLACED HIS RIGHT FOOT ON TOP OF A FILLED BAG, LOCATED ON A PALLET WITHIN THE LOADING ELEVATOR, AND CONTINUED TO BLOW OFF THE GRIT. THE TENSION ON THE PLATES WAS REMOVED AND THEY SHUT AROUND EMPLOYEE'S ANKLE.

May 29, 1994 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOUNT THE BACKHOE AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE VERTICAL LADDER. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE HANDHOLD WHICH STRAINED HIS SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOSING TIME FROM WORK UNTIL 8-13-94.

May 28, 1994 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
S & H Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AGGRAVATION OF OLD KNEE INJURY 9-10-93 THAT HAD NO LOST TIME.

May 28, 1994 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A SMALL TOO BIT BOX, HE PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS ABDOMEN. (EMPLOYEE STARTED LOSING TIME 6-21-94, HAD SURGERY).

May 28, 1994 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sea B Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE REPORTS HE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE FROM 4 TO 5 HEADING AND FELT A BURNING PAIN IN LOW BACK RIGHT HIS AND LEG.

May 28, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ON 05-28-94 EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A PIECE OF 6" DRISCO PIPE WITH A VALVE ATTACHED AND AS HE WAS LOADING IT INTO A PICKUP,HE FELT PAIN AND A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS GROIN.HE WAS REFERRED TO A SPECIALIST AND ON 06-25-94 HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB FOR SURGERY AND IS NOW A LOST TIME INJURY.ON 06-30-94 THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THIS EMPLOEYE HAD BEEN TAKEN OFF THE JOB.

May 28, 1994 RI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator ELECTRICAL
Holliston Sand Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EE WAS TURNING ON ELECTRIC BOX & IT EXPLODED

May 28, 1994 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Able Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING TOP ROLLERS AND STRAINED UPPER PART OF STOMACH.

May 28, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Eddy Potash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

ATTEMPTING TO MOVE ROOF BOLTER. TRAM LEVERS HAD BEEN WIRED OPEN. EMPLOYEE FAILED TO NOTICE LEVERS WIRED OPEN WHEN HE STARTED PUMP ON BOLTER. BOLTER STARTED TRAMMING. EMPLOYEE WAS CAUGHT BETWEE N BOLTER AND NAVY FAN.

May 28, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING #573 DRILL. HE WAS DRIVING #387 SHIFTER'S PICK-UP TRUCK. HE WAS TRAVELING IN REVERSE TURNING THE TRUCK AROUND WHEN THE DOOR OPENED. HE REACHED OUT TO GRAB THE DOOR WITHOUT STOPPING THE TRUCK AND APPARENTLY MISSED THE DOOR AND FELL OUT. EMPLOYEE WAS DRUG AND ROLLED UNDER THE DOOR.

May 27, 1994 UT · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
White Oak Mining & Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

MINER WAS TRAMING ROOF BOLTER WHEN CABLE CROSSER FELL OFF CAB OF PINNER AND HIT MAN IN LOWER BACK.

May 27, 1994 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND 3 WEST 7 BELT TAILPIECE SLIPPED & FELL INJURING BACK

May 27, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates Wrp Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

PART OF 3 MAN CREW ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR BROKEN SPLICE ON HAUL CONVEYOR. DURING THE PROCEDURE A RETAINING BRACKET FAILED, ALLOWING THE GUIDE ROLLER TO BREAK FREE AND STRUCK EE'S LEFT WIRST AND UPPER TORSO.

May 27, 1994 OK · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING A SCREEN UNIT THAT WAS STOPPED NOT OPERATING FLYWHEEL WAS NOT IN THE DOWN POSITION FLYWHEEL CAME DOWN SMASHING EMPLOYEES THUMB

May 27, 1994 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colonial Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON STEPS ON SIDE OF TRUCK CHECKING HIS LOAD. HE HAD FILTER CAKE MATERIAL ON HIS SHOES. HE SLIPPED FROM STEPS HITTING HIS LEFT HAND ON TRUCK OR GROUND CAUSING BROKEN BONE IN TOP OF LEFT HAND.

May 27, 1994 AL · Coal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman POWERED HAULAGE
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO COULPLE FLAT CAR TO LOCOMOTIVE, WHEN LOCOMOTIVE PUSHED DRAW BAR COUPLING TO SIDE. WHILE TRYING TO KEEP DRAW BAR OFF FEET, WEIGHT OF BAR INJURED HIS LEFT ELBOW.

May 27, 1994 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HANGING A CABLE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING SPRAIN TO ANKLE.

May 27, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Warwick Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPLACING A HYDRAULIC VALVE BANK INTO IT'S MOUNTING BRACKET. A 1/4 IN. PRESSURIZED HOSE LOST IT'S LOCKING STAPLE, WHIPPED FREE, AND STRUCK EE ON LEFT HAND. HE HAD FAILED TO RELIEVE PRES SURE BEFORE WORKING ON VALVE.

May 27, 1994 OH · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Southern Ohio Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HELPING REPLACE THE METAL PLATES IN A COAL CHUTE. AS HE WAS REMOVING 1/2" SHEET METAL FROM A HOIST HE EXPERIENCED SOME PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 27, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A BELT ROLLER ALONG THE M-N BELT WHEN HE STEPPED ON A CHUNK OF COAL CAUSING PAIN IN HIS LEFT ANKLE.

May 27, 1994 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS UNLOADING CRIBBING MATERIAL AND STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

May 27, 1994 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Shears Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RIDING ON THE BUCKET OF A LOADER GIVING DIRECTIONS WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL HIS LEFG GOT PINCHED IN BETWEEN THE BUCKET & ARM OF THE LOADER CAUSING HIS UPPER PART OF HIS ELFT LEG TO BREAK HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE HAD SURGERY

May 27, 1994 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE DISMOUNTING A BULLDOZER AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL HITTIN GHT EGROUND AND TWISTING HIS BACK RESULTING IN 4 DAYS LOSS OF TIME.

May 27, 1994 IN · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Phoenix Natural Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING HIS BLASTING TRUCK WITH PRIMERS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE DAY WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK. HE HAS AN INFLAMED MSUCLE IN HIS BACK.

May 27, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING, STEPPED ON ROCK, LOST BALANCE AND FELL LANDING ON LEG. FIRST OFF WORK- 5-31-94.

May 27, 1994 WV · Coal wireman, communications man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS USING PIPECUTTER TO CUT PIPE, AS HE WAS TURNING THE PIPE CUTTER, THE PIPE SLIPPED OUT OF THE VISE CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND INJURY HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 27, 1994 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast POWERED HAULAGE
Del Rio Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS IN THE LAST OPEN CROSSCUT TALKING TO THE OFF STANDARD CAR OPERATOR AND STARTED ACROSS THE INTERSECTION WHEN THE STARD CAR CAME THRU THE INTERSECTION FROM THE MINER AND ST RUCK EE WHO WAS ON THE OFF SIDE AWAY FROM THE SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR. THE OFF STANDARD SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR FLAGGED THE STANDARD SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR WHO IMMEDIATELY STOPPED HIS SHUTTLE CAR.

May 27, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PUTTING UP THE OUTSIDE ROOF BOLT IN THE #1 ENTRY ON THE LEFT SIDE, FIRST ROW OF BOLTS IN THE THIRD CUT. HE HAD DRILLED THE FIRST HOLE AND TAKING HIS DRILL STEEL OUT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING THE CANOPY AND THEN STRIKING INJURED'S LEFT SHOULDER. THE ROCK MEASURED 3 FT LONG X 2 FT WIDE X 1 FT THICK.

May 27, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Struck by falling object

SCALED LOOSE RIB DOWN THOUGHT THE REMAINING RIB WAS TIGHT HE TURNED TO GET A STRAP OFF A RACK WHEN A PIECE OF RIB FELL HITTING RT SHOULDER KNOCKING HIM DOWN PIECE OF SLATE LANDING ON HIS ANKLE FIRST DAY OFF WORK 05-31-94

May 27, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arjay Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL DOWN THE RIB BEHIND HIM AND STRUKC HIM ONT HERIGHT FOOT AND LEG ANKLE WAS 4 TO 6 INCHES THICK. 4' LONG 3' WIDE IT FELL IN BETWEEN THE RIB AN D BOLTS.

May 27, 1994 TN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS HAMMERING ON A GEAR BOX, MISSED GEAR BOX AND HIT THUMB.

May 27, 1994 VA · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Olive Branch Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE (ELECTRICIAN) AND ANOTHER (CHIEF ELECTRICIAN) WERE REMOVING OFF-SIDE RIPPER MOTOR FROM CONTINOUS MINER. EMPLOYEE SAID HE FELT ELECTRICITY AS HE TOUCHED SPEED REDUCER ON MOTOR AND JERK ED AWAY & HIT HIS RT. SHOULDER ON ROOF STRAINING OR BRUISING SHOULDER.

May 27, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED OUT OF PICK UP TRUCK AND STEPPED DIRECTLY INTO DRILL HOLE. EE WAS PARKED ON THE DRILL PATTERNS. EE TWISTED LEFT LEG AND ANKLE RESULTING IN AN AVULSION FRACTURE.

May 27, 1994 OH · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE IN AN OVERCAST CONSTRUCTION SITE. HE WAS BENT OVER CLEANING OUT THE DUST BOX ON HIS MACHINE. A STONE FELL FROM THE TOP BETWEEN THE BOLT AND THE RIB . STONE STRUCK INJURED IN THE MIDDLE 0F BACK AND AND ION LEFT HIP.

May 27, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALING MAKING HIS CHECKS HIS KNEE POPPED KNEE STRAIN

May 27, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elkay Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE INFORMED US THAT HIS BACK WAS HURTING BUT HE WAS NOT SURE IF HE HAD INJURED HIMSELF THIS EMPLOYEE HAS CHRONIC BACK PROBLEMS & HE FELT THIS WAS FROM THESE PROBLEMS DUE TO NEVER R ECOVERING FROM PAST INJURIES ON 07-20-94 MGMT RECEIVED MEDICXAL INFORMATION THAT INDICATES HE IS BEING T REATED FOR A THORACK STRAIN & PR EVIOUS INJURIES AR E IN THE LUMBAR R EGION BASED ON TH

May 27, 1994 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Apogee Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOIYEE STATED THAT WHILE LIFTING ENGINE OIL COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

May 27, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeddo-Highland Coal Co · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PUTTING BUCKETS IN THE BUCKET LINE AND HE SLIPPED DOWN THE CHUTE.

May 27, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Desert Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS AT HUALAPAI PIT WHERE HE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF STEEL OFF OF JAW WHEN HE INJURED HIS BACK

May 27, 1994 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

AS THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO PULL A BAR OF RESIN OUT FROM UNDER A STACK OF CHANNELS, HE FELT A PULL OR A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK (STARTED LOSING TIME 5-31-94).

May 27, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cobre Mining Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS ON BED OF 930 PIPE TRUCK, MOVING FROM BED TO TRUCK CAB TO OPERATE BOOM CONTROLS. WHEN HE STEPPED FROM THE TRUCK BED TO THE CAB, HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF SMALL STE, CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND HIS LEFT LEG STRUCK THE OUTRIGGERS.

May 27, 1994 AK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Polar Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS UNLOADING BARRELS FROM THE BACK OF A PICKUP USING A CABLE SLING & JIB CRANE. THE CABLE SLIPPED OFF THE BARREL & IT FELL 1 FOOT ONTO HIS FOOT.

May 27, 1994 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE WAS EXITING CONTROL VAN & INSTEAD OF WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS, HE JUMPED OVER THE HAND RAIL, LANDED ON ELECTRIC CORD.

May 27, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS SENT TO THE BACK TO DO SOME TRIPPING WITH A DOZER & A DISK INJURED STATES THAT WHEN HE TRIED TO LIFT THE DISK HITCH TO MOUNT IT ON THE DOZER HE STRAINED HIS BACK MUSCLES THERE WA S ANOTHER OPERATOR IN THAT AREA BUT INJURED DID NT ASK FOR HIS HELP REASON FOR LATE REPORTING INJURED STATED THAT IT WAS A PULLED MUSCLE & HE DIDNT WANT TO REPORT IT DOC DIAGNOSED AS A REINJUR

May 26, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE HURT BACK WHIL HELPING A MECHANIC LIFT A GEAR FOR TRUCK REPAIR

May 26, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Miami Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A PIPE STAND WHEN SHE LOST HER GRIP ON IT AND THE STAND STRUCK HER LEG JUST BELOW THE KNEE.

May 26, 1994 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO DRAIN A LOW LYING AREA OF WATER WITH ONE INCH PLASTIC HOSE THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN USED TO INJECT CAUSTIC SODA INTO DRAINAGE PONDS. HE SYPHONED HTRU A SECTION OF TH EHO SE, INJESTING A SMALL AMOUNT OF HT ECUASTIC SODA RESIDUE, CAUSING INTERNAL BURNS TO HIS MOUTH, ESPHAGUS, AND STOMACH.

May 26, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Cantera Perez Inc · Struck by flying object

EE, DIGGER OPERATOR, WAS BREAKING UP ROCK WITH THE DIPPER WHEN A ROCK FLEW UP AND HIT HIM INJURING HIS LEFT EYE.

May 26, 1994 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Town Of Barre · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PREPARING EQUIPMENT TO SCREEN SAND. EE STATES HE WAS SLIDING SCREEN ONTO BUCKET WHEN FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

May 26, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OVER AN AIR SLIDE TO PERFORM A WELDING TASK AND HIS FOOT STEPPED ON A ROCK. THIS CAUSED HIS ANKLE TO TWIST WHICH RESULTED IN A SPIRAL FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT FOOT.

May 26, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elsinore Ready Mix Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNDERNEATH A TRUCK TO SEVRICE IT AND DEBRIS FROM BOTTOM OF TRUCK FELL INTO HIS EYE.

May 26, 1994 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Golden Cat Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE CAUGHT HIS LEFT THUMB IN THE BAG SEALER, THEN JERKED IT OUT CAUSING CONTUSION.

May 26, 1994 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PRYING AN OLD SCREEN PANEL OUT OF A CYCLONE SCREEN. WHEN HE PUSHED DOWN ON THE PRYBAR, IT SLIPPED, CAUSING THE END OF THE BAR TO FLY UP AND STRIKE HIM IN THE MOUTH.

May 26, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS HE WAS STARTING THE ROTATION ON THE ROOF BOLTER THE DRILL STEEL CAME OFF THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE L ARM. CAUSING BRUISING AND A SMALL CUT.

May 26, 1994 PA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Hill Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ASCENDING LADDER OF ROCK TRUCK, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON STEP AND INJURED RIGHT SHOULDER IN PREVENTING HIMSELF FROM FALLNG FROM LADDER. REPORTABLE BECAUSE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE.

May 26, 1994 IN · Coal supply man, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING THE WASHHOUSE TO PERFORM HIS ASSIGNED DUTIES WHEN HE STEPPED FROM THE STEPS INTO THE WASHHOUSE HE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS FEET

May 26, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Clark Elkhorn Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING IN THE #5 ENTRY. HE HAD INSTALLED 1 ROLL OF SUPPORT AND WAS WORKING ON HIS 2ND ROLL. HE HAD PUT UP THE #2 PIN IN 2ND ROLL AND THEN DRILLED HOLE FOR THE 3RD BOLT. AS HE WA S PUSHING UP THE 3RD BOLT A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE 2ND BOLT AND THE ONE HE WAS PUSHING UP GLASING HIS SIDE AND HITTING HIM ON THE FOOT

May 26, 1994 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS WALKING ON SECITON 4008 WHEN HE TRIPPE DOVER CONTINUOUS MINER TRIALING CABLE AND FELL AND CAUGHT ON HIS HAND INJURING HIS RIGH THAND & WRIST.

May 26, 1994 IL · Coal belt cleaner, picker STRIKING OR BUMPING
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE ALLEGES THAT HE WALKED INTO A LOW ROOF BLOCK AT XC 37 MAIN EAST BELT DRIVE. JAMMED HIS NECK AND WAS SORE IN CHEST AREA.

May 26, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Costain Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS STEPPING OUT OF CAR DECK TO TURN AROUND WHEN HE STEPPED ON A HEADER BOARD AND HIS FOOT SLID UNDER THE DECK OF THE CAR AND AT THE SAME TIME THE CAR ROLLED BACK OFF THE FEEDER TRAPPING HI S LEFT ANKLE.

May 26, 1994 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE WAS STRUCK ON SHOULDER BY A PIECE OF ROCKK 16INX22INX2IN APPROX AS HE WAS PULLING SCREEN FROM CONT MINER DUCT WORK THIS WAS OUTBY FACE AREA IN UNIT #4 IN ENTRY #4 AT T AG 10+85 ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN RIB & RIB BOLT IN ROOF

May 26, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Stoney Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WORKING ON MINER HEAD. MANTRIP ROLLED INTO MINER CATCHING HIS RIGHT LEG BETWEEN THE MINER HEAD AND THE FRONT OF THE MANTRIP. MANTRIP HAD PARK BRAKE SET.

May 26, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A TIMBER FROM SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT LUNTIL 5-31-94.

May 26, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hi-Grade Materials Co · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE FRAME OF THE JAW CRUSHER ASSISTING WITH THE INSTALLATION, LOST HIS FOOTING, SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND, APPROX. 10 FT.

May 26, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ridgetop Mining Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE LADDER OF A 777B TRUCK HANDING DOWN BOLTS TO AN EMPLOYEE ON THE GROUND WHEN HE LOST HIS GRIP AND STARTED TO FALL. HE JUMPED TRYING TO CONTROL HIS FALL, HIT THE GRO UND BREAKING A BONE IN HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG.

May 26, 1994 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Carbon Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON LINE CURTAIN THAT WAS COVERED WITH COAL AND SAID HIS BAK STARTED HURTING.

May 26, 1994 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mill Branch Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ON A TRANSFORMER AND STRAINED MUSCLES IN LOWER AND CENTER PART OF HIS BACK.

May 26, 1994 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE RECIEVED AN INJURY TO HIS ARM WHILE HELPING PULL OR LIFT A ROOF SUPPORT JACK THAT HAD SOME LOOSE ROCK AROUND IT. HE CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL 6-21-94, WHERE BY COMPLICATIONS FROM SO RENESS AND SOME SWELLING CAUSED HIM TO LOOSE WORK NO NEW OCCURRANCE HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE INJURY DATE.

May 26, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator ELECTRICAL
Aero Energy Inc · Contact with electrical current

INJURED WAS BOARDING MANTRIP WHEN FRAME OF MANBUS BECAME ENERGIZED BY A PIECE OF STEEL CONTACTING TROLLEY WIRE CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTCIRCUIT.

May 26, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shamrock Fuel Inc · Fall down stairs

EE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS AND SLIPPED AND FELL.

May 26, 1994 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

WHILE GOING TO CHARGING STATION, RAM CAR STRUCK ROCK IN ROADWAY. HE BOUNCED ON CAR SEAT AND HEAD STRUCK CANOPY.

May 26, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Run Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY AND JAMMED HIS NECK. EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 6-9-94.

May 25, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pitcock Ready-Mix Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON CONVEYOR BELT WORKING ON ROCK CRUSHER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS RIGHT FOREARM ON END OF WALKWAY RAILING LACERATING RIGHT FOREARM.

May 25, 1994 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Har-Lee Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATES A PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT EYE.

May 25, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coal Miners Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS SITTING AT THE #1 UNIT TOOL SLIDE & A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN PINS HITTING HIM ON THE FOOT & BACK

May 25, 1994 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PULLING UP ON IKOTRAK TH EINJURED STRAINED HIS LEFT ELBOW.

May 25, 1994 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE FELL WHILE CROSSING CONVEYOR & INJURED HIS BACK

May 25, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Flash burns (welding)

WHILE EE WAS WELDING, HE RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TOBOTH EYES.

May 25, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Alamo Concrete Products Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING SHARP PAINS IN HIS BACK AND HE DIDN'T KNOW WHY THEY WERE OCCURING.

May 25, 1994 WV · Coal cleanup man, cleanup worker MACHINERY
Northland Resources Limited Liability Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS REMOVING PIECE OF METAL FROM SIDE OF CLEAN COAL CRUSHER METAL BECAME CAUGHT ON ROLLER PULLING INJUREDS RT HAND INTO ROLLER CAUSING LACERATION TO RT HAND AND WRIST.

May 25, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hibbing Taconite Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE 55 SHOVEL BOARDING LADDER. HE SLIPPED OFF THE LADDER AND FELL APPROX. 3 FEET TO THE GROUND, LANDING ON HIS FEET. HE SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

May 25, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PRYING BAR THE TIP OF THE PRY BAR BROKE CAUSING A JOLT TO HIS LOWER BACK LAST DAY WORKED 05-30-94

May 25, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

AN EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON THE DISCHARGE END OF SAG MILL ON THE INSIDE. HIS CO-WORKER STARTED TO MOVE THE LINER HANDLER OUT OF THE MILL, AS HE DISCONNECTED THE RAIL CLAMPS THE LINER HANDLER TI PED FORWARD AND THE ARM ON THE LINER HANDLER STR

May 25, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING A LARGE BOULDER ON THE GRIZZLEY HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A LEFT THORASIC STRAIN. HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB AND REFFERED TO A SPECIALIST.

May 25, 1994 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Fnr Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

OPERTAOR WAS DISMOUNTING DOZER WHEN RT FOOT ROLLED UNEVENLY ON A SMALL ROCK CAUSING A SPRAIN TO THE ANKLE

May 25, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mill Branch Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING ACROSS THE ROCK PICKING BELT LINE OT GET AHSOVEL, WHEN A PAIN HIT HIM IN THE BACK, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL ONT EH BELT GUARD, BRUISING THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS STOMACH AND STRAINING HIS BACK (LOWER).

May 25, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mouthcard Development Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF LOOSE SHELL FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE FINGER WHILE HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE FOR ROOF BELT.

May 25, 1994 IL · Coal timberman MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PULLING UP ON SHIELDS ON LONGWALL FACE AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN #33 AND #34 SHIELD AND STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF LEFT SHOULDER.

May 25, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SETTING 8" X 8" TIMBERS IN THE 4TH WEST ENTRY THE IINJURED STRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

May 25, 1994 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Top Gun Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING CABLE OUT OF ROAD AND BACKED INTO ROCK IN THE COAL THAT WAS HANGING OVER.

May 25, 1994 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

HE BUMPED HIS KNEE ON A BELT ROLLER.

May 25, 1994 KS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kanopolis Crushed Rock Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HERNIATED DISC, LOWER BACK. OCCURRED WHILE LIFTING A CHUTE FOR A SCREENING CONVEYOR WITH ASSISTANCE. ONE PERSON INJURED.

May 25, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED HE WAS TURNING AROUND IN S/CAR SEAT, WHEN HIS LIGHT CORD CAUGHT ON SEAT. CAUSING HIM TO FALL BAKC INTO S/CAR HURTING HIS BACK.

May 25, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mt Top Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS REPAIRING CONVEYER CHAIN ON 101 JEFFREY MINER. WHILE PULLING ON CONVERYOR CHAIN HE APPERENLY STRAIN UPPER PART OF BACK.

May 25, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER FROM A REMOTE POSITION, HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF FALLING SHALE THAT DISLODGED FROM A BROW. THE BROW WAS ON THE INBY END OF THE INTERSECTION PERPENDICULAR TO THE RIBLINE. THE PIECE OF SHALE MEASURED ROUGHLY 2.5' LONG BY 1' WIDE BY 8" THICK. IT STRUCK HIM ON THE HARD HAT AND KNOCKED HIM TO THE MINE FLOOR.

May 25, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mill Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE HAD A BACK INJURY 4-12-93. THE DR RELEASED HIM TO GO BACK TO WORK TO SEE IF HE COULD STAND TO WORK. EMPOYEE WAS LAID OFF WORK DUE TO LACK OF WORK. HE WAS CALLED BAKC TO WORK 10-11-9 3. 5-25-94 EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE DR AND TH EDR WANTS HIM TO HAVE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND NO WORK. ATTACHE DIS COPY OF 4-12-93.

May 25, 1994 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN MAIN HAULAGE ROAD & SLIPPED & FELL ON HIS LEFT ANKLE

May 25, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Fall from machine

GETTING OUT OF MOTOR, HEEL OF BOOT CAUGHT ON PIECE OF METAL, FELL BACK OUT OF MOTOR, BENT WRIST BACK, BACK STRUCK SWITCH THROW.

May 25, 1994 IL · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM BACKHOE WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS RING ON BACKHOE CUTTING FINGER.

May 25, 1994 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Montana Resources, LLC · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS REMOVING THE BACK OF 7 FINE ORE FEEDER. AS HE CUT THE STEEL ONE SIDE DROPPED DOWN ACROSS HIS LEFT FOOT. SOME BRUISING AND SWELLING OCCURRED ABOVE THE STEEL TOE PORTION OF HIS BOOT. AN EXAM AT THE E.R. WAS NECESSARY. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS WERE REQUIRED AND THE EE MISSED THE FOLLOWING TWO SHIFTS.

May 25, 1994 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southern Silica Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LEAVING WORK, WAS TALKNG TO WORKERS. STEPPED INTO A DITCH. FELT SOMETHING SNAP IN BACK AND HAVE A LOT OF PAIN IN BACK AND BODY.

May 25, 1994 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Addington Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING ROCK. DOZER RAN OVER A LARGE ROCK, JARRING EMPLOYEE.

May 25, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jarisa Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING SLATE BAR TO PRY ON THE MINER THE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEES BACK TO WREINCH

May 25, 1994 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A CRIB BLOCK TO CLEAR WALKWAY. SHE TOSSED THE CRIB BLOCK TO THE SIDE AND THE END OF THE CRIB BLOCK STRUCK TOP OF LEFT FOOT.

May 25, 1994 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Hanson Aggregates West Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING BUILD UP OF MUD FROM RETURN IDLER ON CONVEYOR BELT AND GOT HAND AND ARM IN IDLER.

May 25, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE HAD JUST TAKEN GAS CHECK, STEPPED BACK AND PULLED CURTAIN DOWN FOR VENTILATION AND WAS WALKING BACK TP CONTROLS AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

May 25, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arjay Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE MINER HE BENT TO PICK UP RUB RAIL PULLED MUSCLES IN CHEST & BACK

May 25, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Global Stone Tenn Luttrell Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LAYING WOODEN PALLETS FLAT SO THEY COULD BE PICKED UP WITH A FORKLIFT. THE PALLETS WERE STACKED ON EDGE OF A FLAT BED TRUCK.

May 25, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Crockett Collieries (Ky) Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS DRILLING HOLE TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT THROUGH A ROOF STRAP. A FOREIGN OBJECT OF SOME TYPE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE ENTERED HIS EYE BY PASSING HIS SAFETY GLASSES. NO DAMAGE OR FOREIGN BODY CO ULD BE FOUND BY DOCTOR.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
Green Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A "DART" 50-TON CAPACITY-BOTTOM DUMP COAL TRUCK. IN THE PROCESS OF DUMPING A LOAD OF COAL IN THE RAW COAL STOCKPILE, HIS TRUCK BECAME HIGH CENTERED AND PARTIALLY TURNED OVER O N ITS RIGHT SIDE. EE WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT. HE FELL ACROSS AND STRUCK HIS LOWER BACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
H E C Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS COMING OFF HILL IN GREASE TRUCK WHEN TRUCK CAME OUT OF GEAR AND BEFORE HE COULD STOP TRUCK, DRIVER CLAIMED THAT THE BOUNCING CAUSED HIM TO HURT BACK.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE PULLING DOWN GOB ON SUPPLY ROAD, A HIDDEN HEAD FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT ANKLE RESULTING IN A HAIRLINE FRACTURE.

May 24, 1994 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A LARGE SECITON OF COAL ROLLED OUT OF THE FACE AND AS HE TRIED TO GET AWAY HE SLIPPED AND A PIECE OF COAL HIT HIM ON THE INSIDE OF LOWER RIGHT LEG.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Golden Eagle Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PINNING ROOF WHEN SMALL ROCK ABOUT 8 INCH THICK 4 FT LONG 2 FT WIDE FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF HEAD AND SHOULDERS.

May 24, 1994 IL · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PERSON ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE A WOODEN TRACK DOOR WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE LATCH POST.

May 24, 1994 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mears Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS ROLLING A ROLL OF BELT AND BRUISED A RIB MUSCLE.

May 24, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MASHED HIS FINGER WHILE HELPING TO REPLACE A BOOM LIFT JACK ON A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. THE JACK WAS BLOCKED BUT SLIPPED AND MASHED HIS FINGER.

May 24, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Cumberland Resources Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WAS ROOF BOLTING AND WHILE PUSHING AN EIGHT FOOTBOLT INTO THE HOLE FELT AS IF SOMETHING POPPED IN HIS ELBOW.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING BELT OUT OF TAIL PIECE ON MAINS SECTION & DEVELOPED A HERNIA IN STOMACH AREA EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 06-13-94

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AS HE WAS WALKING THE BELTLINE THIS EE STEPPED ON THE WATER CLINE AND SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING PAIN IN HIS L ARM AND SHOULDER.

May 24, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHJILE CARRYING A 20LB WIRE SPOOL HIS BACK BECAME SORE

May 24, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

NORTH MAINS SECTION- EE WAS STARTING TO DRILL ROOF HOLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RT KNEE.

May 24, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TURNING TO GRAB A BOX OF RESIN FROM SITTING POSITION & FELT SHOULDER TIGHTEN UP

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Road Fork Development Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN A SQATTING POSITION INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN THE FACE AREA. WHEN HE HAD COMPLETED INSTALLING THE RIB BOLT, HE STOOD UP AND EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. THIS CONI TION WAS DIAGNOSED AS A MUSCLE/LIGAMENT SPRAIN. THIS ACCIDENT SHOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A DEGREE 3, CLASSIFICATION 21. NO MACHINERY OR HAULAGE EQUIPMENT CONTRIBUTED TO THE INJURY.

May 24, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Struck by falling object

AFTER MOVING THE CONTINOUS MINER, THE VICTIM WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PLACING THE MINER CABLE ALONG THE RIB. WHILE IN A SQUAT POSITION, A PIECE OF LOOSE DRAW ROCK APPROX. 26" X 38" X 1/4 TO 3" TH ICK FELL FROM THE BOLT AND RIB STRIKING THE VICTIM ON THE UPPER RT THIGH, CAUSING A MOON SHAPED CUT.

May 24, 1994 VA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pounding Mill Quarry Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO COME DOWN A LADDER FROM 180-D SHOVEL.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Leeco Inc · Struck by flying object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS STRUCK IN THE BACK BY A CRIB BLOCK, WHEN A SCOOP RAN OVER THE BLOCK AND FLIPPED IT UP.

May 24, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS SHOVELING AROUND THE COOLER VENT FANS, THE AREA FORCED HER TO BE BENT OVER WHILE SHOVELING.

May 24, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MOVING CABLE OUT OF THE WAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 24, 1994 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS THE EE WAS LIFTING A MINER CABLE, SHE STRAINED AND REINJURED A PREVIOUS CONDITION.

May 24, 1994 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glenrock Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE SLIDING A STAND UNDER DRAG DRUM, EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

May 24, 1994 VA · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING EXTENDABLE CURTAIN WHEN THE CURTAIN ROD FLEW UP AND MASHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE CURTAIN ROD AND THE CURTAIN ROD JACK.

May 24, 1994 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS TRYING TO UNPLUG THE CHUTE THAT RUNS FROM THE GRINDER SCREW TO THE ELEVATOR. HE WAS USING A BAR TO TRY TO CLEAN THE CHUTE. WHILE POKING INTO THE CHUTE, THE BAR GOT CAUGHT ON A BUCKET AN D JAMMED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE BAR AND HOUSING OF THE SCREW.

May 24, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maple Meadow Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS DIPPING MUD OUT OF A PUMP USING A BUCKET WHEN HE LIFTED THE BUCKET HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SCOOP FROM SECTION TO TRACK & WHILE GOING DOWN ROADWAY HIT HOLE RESULTING IN PAIN IN NECK & BACK WHEN HIT SCOOP CANOPY

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING & AFTER PUTTING TOGETHER TWO PIECE OF DRILL STEEL TOGETHER PUT PRESSURE ON STEEL & DRILL STEEL BUCKLE OUT HITTING EMPLOYEE LEFT HAND THUMB STRAINING THUMB

May 24, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PERSON STATED: REACHING FOR A AUGER WHEN TOP COAL FELL. STATED: HE JERKED HIS ARM BACK AND FELT A POP IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 24, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Reynolds Metals Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS TRIMMING METAL CONE SEGMENTS IN THE BOTTOM OF #3-4 FLASH TANK WITH AN OXYGEN/ACETYLENE TORCH. A PIECE OF HOT SLAG FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT UNDER THE TONGUE OF HIS BOOT RESULTING IN A THERM AL BURN TO THE INSTEP. SKIN GRAFT IS REQUIRED.

May 24, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hibbing Taconite Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MANUALLY MOVING A 55 GALLON BARREL OF CRUSHED OIL FILTERS FROM UNDERNEATH THE FILTER CRUSHER ILN THE MINE SEVICE BUILDING. HE FELT A PAININ HIS RIGHT SHOULDER & IS NOW RECEIVING PHYSICA L THERAPY WHICH CONSTITUTES MEDICAL TREATMENT.

May 24, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT ON 5-24-94 HE WALKE DINTO A LOW ROOF BOLCK AT XC 37 MAIN EAST BELT DRIVE AND FELL DOWN. ONE DAY LATER ON 5-25-94 HE WENT TO HOSPITAL ER FROM MINE TO BE CHECKED AND WAS R ELEASED FOR NEXT DAY. ON 6-6-94 HE WENT TO ANOTHER DR AND BEGINNING 6-6-94 BECAME LOST TIME.

May 24, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS REMOVING BROKEN CEMENT BAGS FROM THE CONVEYOR AND THAT ACTIVITY INFLICTED A RASH ON HIS ARMS AND NECK.

May 24, 1994 IL · Coal MACHINERY
Mid State Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE USING CHAIN SAW MADE OUT & ALLOWED SAW TO SWING DOWNWARD IN ONE HAND WHILE CHAIN WAS STILL MOVING CHAIN HIT TWICE & BUMPED AGAINST EMPLOYEES LEFT KNEE SUSTAINED LACERATION REQUIRING S EVERN (7) STITCHES

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Progressive Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE POPPED SHOULDER WHILE OPERATING D-10 DOZER. HE SUFFERED A PULLED MUSCLE.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED PARKED THE 988 & STEPPED DOWN OFF THE LADDER ONTO A ROCK & BRUISED HIS RIGHT FOOT. INJURED DIDN'T MISS ANY TIME UNTIL 8-94.

May 24, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pbs Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE ASSISTING INT HE MOVE OF A LEVEL WIND BAR.

May 24, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EE LOAD SOME STEEL ONTO A TRUCK. A PIECE OF THE STEEL STRUCK HIM ON THE ARM WHEN THEY PUT IT ON THE TRUCK.

May 24, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empresas Ortiz Brunet Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS MIXING LIME WITH WATER TO MAKE SOME PAINT FOR THE ROCKS, LIME FELL ON HIS EYES. WHEN HE STARTED ON THE JOB, HE WAS HANDED A PAIR OF GLASSES AS PART OF THE SECURITY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY THE COMPANY.

May 23, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A PUMP DURING THE DAY. HE SAID HE HAD SORE NECK AT THE END OF TE SHIFT BUT DID NOT REPORT IT. HE SAW A DR ON 5-24-94, DIAGNOSIS: SPSMODIC TORTICOLLIS. EMPLOYEE STA TED HE HAD DONE NOTHING UNUSUAL, HOWEVER, HE FELT THAT PULLING ON WRENCHES ALL DAY MAY HAVE CAUSED THE STIFF NECK. NOTICE WAS RECEIVED ON 10-18-94 THAT THIS WAS ACCEPTED AS OCCUPATIONALLY REL

May 23, 1994 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Milestone Materials Div/Mathy Construction Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE CHANGING SCREENS ON THE PEP SCREEN UNIT RAN04 ATTEMPTED TO PULL UP ON A SCREEN TO REMOVED IT & STRAINED HIS BACK

May 23, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marock Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN MOVING STACKER, THE PIPE EMPLOYEE WAS USING TO MOVE STACKER FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE LOWERBACK.

May 23, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Warwick Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PLATERING A FREE STANDING BLOCK WALL THAT HAD BEEN LAID DRY AND WAS TO BE USED AS AN OVERCAST WALL. THE BASE OF THE WALL WAS NOT ON SOLID FOOTING IT BEGAN TO LEAN AND THEN FELL ON THE W ORKERS.

May 23, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Warner Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS REPORTING TO WORK & MISSED TOP STEP AT TIME CLOCK LOST HIS BALANCE IS FEET WENT OUT FROM UNDER HIM & LANDED WITH HIS BACK ON THE THIRD STEP HE WAS HOLDING THE HANDRAIL & TRIED TO BREAK THE FALL HE SUSTAINED A MUSCLE SPASM OF THE LOWER BACK

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Black Diamond Coal Corp · Struck by powered moving object

HE WAS ROOF BOLTING IN TEH #5 RIGHT BREAK. HE WAS INSTALLING A BOLT. AS HE LOWERED HIS DRILL HEAD, THE DRILL POT HIT HIM ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.

May 23, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Buffalo Coal Company Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

DID NOT REPORT THIS AS AN ACCIDENT UNTIL 05-16 -94 WHEN HE TURNED IN COMPENSATION PAPER

May 23, 1994 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagleshire Corp · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS 3 STEPS FROM BOTTOM WHEN HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE AND FELL TO GROUND LANDING ON THE LEFT ANKLE WHICH HE TWISTED.

May 23, 1994 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Wysong Stone Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS FEEDING THE CUTTER AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OFF AND HIT HIS THUMB.

May 23, 1994 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Dann & Wendt Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WELDING - RECEIVED FLASHES - SORE EYES

May 23, 1994 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Drummond Company Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING FROM SCOOP AND SLIPPED AND FELL HURTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

May 23, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BUNDLE OF PLATES FROM PALLET FELT PAIN IN RT SHOULDER

May 23, 1994 TN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Tennessee Consolidated Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

WAS RAISING THE TRAILER TO DUMP AND TURNED OVER. DRIVER WAS TRAPPED FOR A SHORT TIME.

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE NOTIFIED ME ON 05-23-94 THAT ON 05-02-94 HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS RT SHOULDER GETTING OUT OF SCOOP

May 23, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Warwick Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PLASTERING A FREE STANDING BLOCK WALL BLOCKS 8X8X16 SOLID THAT HAD BEEN LAID DRY AND WAS TO BE USED AS AN OVERCAST. THE BASE OF THE WALL WAS NOT ON SOLID FOOTING IT BEGAN TO LEAN AND TH EN FELL ONT HE EE.

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PICKING UP A PIECE BELT SRUCTURE AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER. THIS WAS NOT A REPORTABLE INJURY UNTIL 6-13-94. EMPLOYEE STARTED LOSING TIME ON 6-13-94.

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Whitaker Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

BRAKES ON TRUCK LOCKED UP AND SHOOK UP.

May 23, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING HIS HAUL TRUCK HE SPRAINED HIS WRIST. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A STRAIN/SPRAIN TO HIS LEFT WRIST. HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FOR REGULAR WORK. ON 5-27-94 HE RETUR NED TO THE CLINIC AND WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB AND REFERRED TO A SPECIALIST AND IS NOW A LOST TIME INJURY.

May 23, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE EE WAS REPAIRING A HYDRAULIC HOSE ON A DUMP TRUCK THE WRENCH SLIPPED PINCHING THE EE'S FINGER.

May 23, 1994 WY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lion Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MINER SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE PLACING ROOF BOLT INTO POSITION.

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Hill Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING METAL ONTO SUPPLY CAR. INJURED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING THE METAL.

May 23, 1994 IL · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PERSON STATED: THROWING A TRACK SWITCH HANDLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT WRIST. EMPLOYEE ALLEGES CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nick'S Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAKING SPLICE ON BELT SPLICE MADED LETTING COME A LONG OFF AND IT SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS THUMB.

May 23, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Point Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAINTENANCE WAS INSTALLING A PIVOT PIN ON THE CONVEYOR BOOM OF A JOY 12CM-11 CONTINUOUS MINER. HE WITHOUT TELLING ANYONE OF HIS WHEREABOUTS ATTEMPTS TO SPOT SOME BITS AND IN THE PROCESS OF ALI GNING THE PIVOT PIN, THE CONVEYOR PAN CAUGHT HIS RIGHT FOOT.

May 23, 1994 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ALLEDGELY WHILE LIFTING A BOTTLE OF OXYGEN ONTO REPAIR TRUCK VICTIM FELT PAIN AT R SIDE OF NECK & SHOULDER

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zion Mining Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS DESCENDING FROM THE LOADER AND AS HE STARTED DOWN THE LADDER HE FELL BACKWARDS TO THE GROUND.

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Chisholm Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS STRUCK ON HEAD AFTER HE LOWER HIS STABLIZING JACK. APPARENTLY HE DID NOT RAISE THE CANOPY HIGH ENOUGH INITIALLY.

May 23, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Riverside Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DESCENDING A LADDER AFTER CHECKING AN INSTRUMENT. STRAIN HIS LOWER BACK WHEN HE STEPPED BACKWARD AND TURNING AT THE SAME TIME STRAINING HIS LOW BACK.

May 23, 1994 AL · Coal belt vulcanizer POWERED HAULAGE
U.S. Steel Mining Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS HELPIGN PULL TAILPIECE UP BELT LINE. HE WAS USING 3/8" WIRE ROPE LOOPED THRU A SHEAVE WHEEL & ATTACHED TO SCOOP. AS SCOOP PULLED, THE WIRE ROPE BROKE AT THE SHEAVE WHEE. THE BROKEN END CAME ACROSS THE BELT LINE & STRUCK INJURED ON HIS HARD HAT, RIGHT SIDE OF FACE, AND GLOVES.

May 23, 1994 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lime Crest Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BAG OFF THE LOADING BELT & STACKING SAME ON PALLET ON TRUCK WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN LEFT WRIST

May 23, 1994 WV · Coal headgate operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SAID AS HE WALKED FROM MANBUS TO THE ELEVATOR HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

May 23, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED ON PLANT FLOOR AND FELL ON LEFT SIDE OF HIS BACK.

May 23, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Small Mountain Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING DOWN FROM HE 45 TON HAUL TRUCK, WORKER SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

May 23, 1994 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Homestake Mining Company Of California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DOWN INSIDE A MANHOLE DIGGING OUT SOME DIRT AND ROCK THAT GOT PUSHED INTO MANHOLE, TWISTED WRONG AND STRAINED BACK.

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Crockett Collieries (Ky) Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED STATES THAT AS HE DROVE THE SHUTTLE CAR TOWARD THE FACE IN #3 ENTRY HE DROVE ACROSS A CRIB BLOCK LAYING IN THE ROADWAY. CAUSED A BRUISE/TRAUMA TO LWOER BACK LEFT SIDE.

May 23, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
C & J Gravel Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING IN RESTRICTED AREA WHEN CRUSHER IS OPERATING AND WAS HIT ON THE HARD HAT BY A ROCK.

May 23, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CLEANING COAL UP AT #3 BELT HEAD WHEN HIS SHOVEL WAS CAUGHT IN SPLICE, SPINNING HIM AROUND, HURTING HIS LOWER BACK, LEFT ARM AND LEFT KNEE.

May 23, 1994 OH · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Melvin Stone Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON LADDER OF 980C CAT LOADER FUELING IT. HE STEPPED UP TO INSERT NOZZLE OF FUEL LINE IN TANK AND LOST HIS FOOTING AND GRIP AND FELL TO THE GROUND INJURING HIS SHOULDER.

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Scant Branch Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CUTTING METAL ON A FEEDER OUTSIDE. A PIECE OF METAL WENT IN HIS EAR AND BURNT INSIDE HIS EAR.

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Addington Mining Inc · Fall from ladders

OPERATORS FOOT SLIPPED ON LAST RUNG OF LADDER AS HE WAS DISMOUNTING LOADER. ANKLE TWISTED WHEN HE HIT THE GROUND.

May 23, 1994 IA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck against a moving object

EE DROVE STOCK PILE TRUCK UNDER AN OVERHEAD CONVEYOR WITH THE DUMP BOX EXTENDED. THE DUMP BOX STRUCK THE CONVEYOR CAUSING THE TRUCK TO STOP SUDDENLY AND CAUSED THE EE S NECK TO BE STRAINED.

May 23, 1994 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
County Line Stone Co Inc · Struck by falling object

CLEANING OUT ROCK BOX ON 5 1/2 FOOT CRUSHER WHEN ROCKS FELL OFF TOP OF BOX AND HIT HIS RT KNEE AND FOOT.

May 22, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gallup Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING ROCKS FROM PRIMARY FEEDER WHEN A STUCK ROCK ABOUT 2' X 4' SLIPPED, PINNING HIS FOOT AGAINST THE FEEDER WALL, SQUEEZING THE BOOT BETWEEN THE FEEDER WALL & SLAB. THE EE HAD HARD TOED BOOTS THE BOOT WAS NOT CUT OR DAMAGED.

May 22, 1994 KY · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unicorn Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING GET A TANK OF NITROGEN TO START THE DESIL RAM CAR WITH WHILE LIFTING THE NITROGEN TANK HE TWISTED HIS BACK

May 22, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BENT OVER AT THE WAIST WHILE WALKING A BOULDER ON THE GRIZZLY RAIL WITH TIP OF HIS PRY BAR WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN BACK PAIN WITH RIGHT PARAVERTABRAL STRAIN CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

May 21, 1994 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
American Aggregates Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING SAND FROM YARD TO STOCK PILE DOWN IN PIT. WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HAUL RAMP, TRUCK BEGAN TO SLIDE. EMPLOYEE LOST CONTROL OF TRUCK WHILE IT WAS SLIDING AND THE TRUCK ROLLED OV ER ON ITS RIGHT SIDE. HAUL RAMP HAD BEEN WET DOWN TO CONTROL DUST. TRAVELING SPEED OF HAUL TRUCK MAY HAVE BEEN A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

May 21, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE GETTING OFF THE 800 LOADER. HE DID NOT SLIP OR DO ANYTHING UNUSUAL, JUST GETTING OFF LOADER.

May 21, 1994 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Benedict Inc · Fall from machine

WAS ON DRY DIRT STEPPING UP INTO A STEPPED PICK UP TRUCK. LEFT LEG GAVE OUT AND HE FELL TO GROUND.

May 21, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S W Barrick & Sons · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO FUEL UP HIS TRUCK. HE WAS TAKING THE CAP OFF WHEN HE TURNED AROUND AND SLIPPED ON SOME LOOSE GRAVEL CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND ROLL UNDER HIS TRUCK.

May 21, 1994 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Wedron Silica LLC · Struck against stationary object

TWO EE WORKING ON A CONVEYOR ONE ON EACH SIDE. ONE EE WAS PULLING ON SLACK END OF CHAIN FROM COME A LONG TO CLEAR IT OF CONVEYOR FRAME. HE W. PULLED CHAIN FROM ABOVE WHICH FORCED INJURED HAND INTO THE END OF THE SHAFT CREATING A DEEP LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED 3 STITCHES. THE NEXT DAY HE HAD BLOOD POISONING AND WAS HOSPTIAL FOR 4 DAYS.

May 21, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

3 SOUTH HAULAGE-"D" TRACK, EMPLOYEE WAS USING A MOTOR TO MOVE AND POSITION A GENERAL CAR OF CONCRETE BLOCK TO BE UNLOADED. WHEN HE DISMOUNTED THE MOTER, HE STEPPED ONTO LOOSE SLAG, TWISTING HI S LEFT KNEE. LOST WORK DAYS BEGAN 5-23-94.

May 21, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Hoosier Calcium Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WORKING ON CATERPILLAR ARTICULATED D25C DUMP TRUCK. RELEASED PRESSURE ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE WHICH CAME DOWN ONTO HIS WRIST (LEFT) TRAPPING HIM FOR AN HOUR TO HOUR & A HALF. DAMAGED WRIST SEVEREL Y.

May 21, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noseman Branch Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

METAL FOR BACKSTOP FOR #2 TAILPIECE HE WAS HOLDING FELL PINNING HIM BETWEEN BELT AND METAL.

May 21, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN DROPPED AND LANDED ON HIS FEET WHEN CRUSHER HEAD BUMPED THE I-BEAM FRAME THAT HE WAS STANDING ON. LESS THAN A 5 FOOT DROP FROM I-BEAM TO GROUND.

May 21, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tanstafl Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MAKING REPAIRS ON A SHUTTLE CAR WHEEL UNIT. LIFTED WHEEL UNIT PULLED BACK.

May 21, 1994 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Little Boyd Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS OPERATING COAL LOADER IN COAL PIT, WHEN PAIN STARTED IN LEFT LEG AND BACK.

May 21, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Cola Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS RUNNING TH EMINER. THE CONVEYOR CHAIN GOT HUNG. EE WENT TO SEE WHAT HUNG CHAIN INJURED DIDN'T NO WERE HE WAS AND DIDN'T SEE HIM. EMPLOYEE RAISED THE BOOM AND CAUGHT INJURED'S ARM BET WEEN TOP AND BOOM. IT CUT HIS ARM BUT DID NOT BREAK IT.

May 21, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING UNDER A CONVEYOR BELT I THE PREP PLANT & STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE BELT GUARDING CAUSING PAIN & BURNING SENSATION IN HIS UPPER NECK

May 21, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jcb Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR STEPPED OUT OF MINER TO MOVE CABLE AND SLIPPED ON PAVEMENT.

May 21, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Franklin Collieries Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

SUBJECT INFORMED MINE SUPT. ON 5-27-94 THAT HE INJURED HIS RIGHT KNEE ON 5-21-94. MINE SUPT. WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS UNTIL 5-27-94.

May 21, 1994 KS · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Kaw Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS BENDING OVER WELDING THEN STRAIGHTEND UP.

May 21, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Noseman Branch Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS HOLDING STRAP FOR CONV. CHAIN ON 14/12 MINE TRYPING TO GET CHAIN BACK TOGETHER. GUY HIT STRAP WITH 16# SLEDGE HAMME HITTING EE ON RIGHT HAND INJURING FIRST KNUCKLE.

May 21, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Interstate Thermal Energy Conversion Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE BEING TRANSPORTED TO OTHER PORTAL VIA COMPNAY TRUCK.DURING THE EXITING OF COMPNAY TRUCK EMPLOYEE TWISTED BACK.

May 20, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Kentucky · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING CHEALER BAR TO TIGHTEN BOLT WHEN HE STRUCK BAR AGAINST FINGER CAUSING A HAIRLINE FRACTURE.

May 20, 1994 PA · Coal timberman FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Cyprus Cumberland Resources Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WALKED ALONG SIDE A PALLET OF FIBERCRETEBLOCK WHICH HAD ALL BUT ONE BINDING STRAP BROKE,AND THE BLOCK FELL STRIKING INJURED ON THE RIGHTLEG. STRIKING INJURED ON THE RIGHT LEG. INJURED RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AS A FIRST AID INJURYON 5-20-94. INJURED BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 5-20-94.

May 20, 1994 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

PERSON STATED: OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR STRUCK RIGHT ELBOW AGAINST PANIC BAR.

May 20, 1994 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALING IN TAIL ENTRY OF THE 12PAV.LONGWALL PANEL WHEN HIS HEAD STRUCK THE ROOF AT A LOW TOP LOCATION EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN HIS NECK

May 20, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunrise Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING INSTALL SPOOLING DEVICE ON SHUTTLE CAR PULL MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

May 20, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE WAS INSTALLING ROOFBOLTS. A RIB ROLLED OFF STRIKING EE IN HIS LOWER BACK AND LEFT LEG & FOOT. BROKEN BONE IN LEFT FOOT.

May 20, 1994 IL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS TAKING DOWN A SECTION OF MONORAIL AND WHEN HE LIFTED UP ON IT TO UNBOLT IT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS CHEST AND BACK.

May 20, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sunrise Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATINGEIMCO SCOOPIN #1 ENTYR. LAYED LEFT HAND OVER THE CONTROL PANEL, CAUGHT FINGERS IN PINCH POINT.

May 20, 1994 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING RAIL, WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN THE RIGHT SIDE.

May 20, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kinney Branch Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS SUPPLYING THE ROOF DRILL WITH SUPPLIES, WHILE CARRYING A BOX OF RESIN GLUE TO THE MACHINE HE STEPPED ON A SLICK ROCK LOOSING HIS BLANACE CAUSING HIM TO JERK HIS BACK.

May 20, 1994 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Power Operating Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED WHILE CLEANING PARTS ON MAGNETIC SEPARATOR AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. EE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK WHEN ACCIDENT HAPPENED BY HAD AN OPERATION ON KNEE ON 7-18-94. WILL BE OFF WORK FOR APPRO X. 4-6 WEEKS.

May 20, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Pioneer Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS WALKING THROUGH WALKWAY IN THE CENTER OF ROOF BOLTER, HE TRIPPED OVER BOLTS AND FELL OFF BOLTER ONTO MINE FLOOR. HE SAID HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

May 20, 1994 PA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Dog Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING 4" CEMENT BLOCKS TO BUILD A BRATTICE WALL, HE FELT A BURNIGN SENSATION IN HIS GROIN AREA (MUSCLE PULL) THE AREA WAS 38" HIGH AND WET BOTTOM.

May 20, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING 3IN PLASTIC LINE WITH POCKET KNIFE KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT PALM OF LEFT HAND

May 20, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Thor Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

ROCK FELL IN FRONT OF PINNE CAUSING OPERATOR TO JUMP AND HIT HEAD IN TOP CAUSING INJURY TO NECK.

May 20, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lion Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

WORKER WAS SECTION MECHANIC WHOE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING BRAKE CALIPERS ON A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN ONE OF HT ECALIPERS FELL ON THE OTHER ONE HITTING IT'S PISTON WHICH SQUIRTED HOT BRAKE FLUI D INTO THE WORKER'S RIGHT EYE. WORKER HAD TO GO TO DR BECAUSE OF IRRITATION AND MISSED 2 WORK DAYS.

May 20, 1994 KY · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE TRYING TO SLIDE A STEEL RAIL OVER IN THE SCOOP BUCKET, THE RAIL TURNED OVER AND MASHED THIS EMPLOYEE'S THUMB CAUSING BLEEDING AND SWELLING.

May 20, 1994 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Addington Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING EQUIPMENT. AS HE WAS WALKING TOWARDS HIS EQUIPMENT, HE STUMBLED OVER AROCK.

May 20, 1994 IL · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor MACHINERY
Continental Augering Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE'S RT LEG WAS PINCHED BETWEEN CARRAIGE BATTERY OF OPERATORS CAB WHEN CARRIAGE WAS MOVED FORWARD.

May 20, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL OR SPUN OFF DRILL STEM OF ROOF BOLTER ALLEGEDLY STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEFT CHEEK.

May 20, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE & ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE MOVING A PRODUCT SCREEN TO THE PRIMARY SCREEN AREA EMPLOYEE FEELS BY MOVING THE SCREEN HE REINJURED HIS BACK FROM AN INJURY REPORTED ON 03-31-94 WHICH HE RETURNED FROM ON 05-09-94 EMPLOYEE STATES HE HASBEEN IN PAIN SINCE RETURNING BUT WAS HOPING THE PAIN WOULD GO AWAY

May 20, 1994 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Dog Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING THE COUGAR MITY MITE ROOF BOLTER, HE WAS INSTALLING A 36" 5/8 REBAR FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLT. HE WAS BENDING IT TO PUT IT IN THE ROOF. WHILE BENDING THE BOLT HE FELT A MUSCLE P ULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 20, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE ALLEGES THAT WHILE DOING SOME WORK AROUND THE PLANT, HE STUMBLED AND FELL LANDING ON HIS BUTTOCKS.

May 20, 1994 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Western Mingo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE FAST LIFT ON ROOF BOLTER. HE HAD HIS LEFT HAND IN BETWEEN THE BOOM AND TRAY AND MASHED HIS LEFT WRIST CAUSING A CONTUSION AND NUMBNESS OF HIS LEFT WRIST AND FINGERS .

May 20, 1994 IL · Coal scoop car operator OTHER
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AGGRAVATION OF ORIGINAL OCCURENCE - 5-20-94.

May 20, 1994 WA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Puget Sound Surfacers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUT DOWN HAND GRINDER & REMOVING GOGGLES BEFORE GRINDER HAD STOPPED TURNING IT FELL OVER & STRUCK THE CONE LINER LAUNCHING SMALL PIECES OF METAL INTO MY LEFT EYE

May 20, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING A-3 #2 TAILPIECE OUT THAT WAS FULL OF COAL AND WHEN HE WAS IN A TWISTING MOTION TO THROW THE COAL ONTO BELT EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REQ UEST AN ACCIDENT REPORT BE MADE OUT UNTIL 5/23/94.

May 20, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING HAUL TRUCK, CALLED SUPERVISOR AND TOLD HIM HER BACK WAS HURTING.

May 20, 1994 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New York Trap Rock Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

REPLACING RETURN IDLER AT THE CC SAND PLANT CONVEYORS PUSHING IT INTO PLACE XXX PULL IN RT SHOULDER LOST NO TIME UP TILL THIS TIME WENT OUT TO HAVE OPERATION ON SHOULDER

May 20, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Quarries · Struck by falling object

OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE CLEANING ROCK FROM THE CRUSHER EE WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND BELOW THE CRUSHER & WAS ALLEGEDLY STRUCK BY A FALLING ROCK THE FALLING ROCK ALLEGEDLY HIT EE LEFT ELBOW

May 20, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE SLIPPED ON A BOLT & STRAINED HIS BACK LOST TIME 05-26-94

May 20, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oglebay Norton Taconite Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING JACK STAND ONTO FRAME HOIST WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA. IT WAS EXAMINED ONLY INITIALLY, HAD TO HAVE SURGERY PERFORMED. LAST DAY WORKED WAS 4-3-95.

May 20, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Michigan Sand Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE USIN GA CUTTING TORCH ON THE INSIDE OF A SQUARE METAL AREA, CUTTING A HOLE IN THE SIDE A DRIP OF HOT METAL FELL INTO THE LEFT EAR CAUSIGN A BURN INTO THE EARDRUM AND A HOLE IN THE EAR DR U. THE VICTUM WAS WEARING ALL THE USUAL AND REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

May 20, 1994 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
R. D. MAC, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

THE TURCK WAS IN THE PLANT AND HTE LOADER OCULD NOT SEE HTE TRUCK. THE VISIBILITY WAS POORT, THEY COLLIDED WITH EACH OTHER.

May 20, 1994 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quikrete Of Pensacola Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS AND TURNED WRONG WAY AND PULLED LIGAMENT IN SHOULDER HE CLAIMS. WE ARE CONTESTING THIS SINCE HE DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING FOR 4 DAYS OVER WEEKEND.

May 20, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REPETITIVE LIFTING

May 20, 1994 AL · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

AS EMPLOYEE WAS SCOOPING COAL WITH UNATRAC IN THE #4 ENTRY ON NO. 5 SECTION, HE CAUGHT HIS ARM BETWEEN CANOPY POST AND TIMBER, RESULTING IN A CONTUSION TO HIS LEFT ARM.

May 20, 1994 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coastal Coal Company, LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF LOADER AND CLIMBED DOWN THE LADDER HE STEPPED IN A DRAINAGE DITCH CAUSING ANKLE TO TURN AND BREAK ON RIGHT LEG.

May 20, 1994 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Medusa-Citadel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HURT LEFT SHOULDER CLEANING JUNK MOTORS FROM TEH MOTOR STORAGE BUILDING.

May 20, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eighty-Four Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS EXAMINING THE END OF TH ETRACK AND HE SAID HE WAS WATCHING THE ROOF AND HE STEPPED INTO A RUT IN THE BOTTOM AND JARRE DHIS BACK. EMPLOYEE MUST PAY ATTENTION TO ENVIRONMENT AND ACC IDENT DID NOT INVOLVE ANY VIOLATIONS OF RULES OR REGS, DID NOT INVOVLE EQUIPMENT, PROTECTIVE EUQIPMENT WAS BEING USED EXCEPT BACK SUPPORT PERSON WAS TRAINED.

May 19, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Pacific Lightweight Products Company · Flash burns (welding)

WAS WELDING ON CROSS TUNNEL TO OPEN IT UP TO PULL THE SYNTRON OUT.

May 19, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nelson & Sloan · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNSCREWING A DIAPHRAM FROM A PUMP SHAFT WITH A WRENCH EMPLOYEE FELT SUDDEN PAIN IN RIGHT WRIST. AT THAT TIME HE SAW A DOCTOR WHO DIAGNOSED GANGLION CYST WITH THUMB TENDONITIS TO THE RIGH T WRIST WHICH THEY TRIED TO TREAT BUT ON JUNE 24, 1994 THE EMPLOYEE NEEDED SURGERY AND STARTED MISSING TIME. THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED BECAUSE I MISSED THAT FACT.

May 19, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

SOME TONGS WERE HANGING FROM LOADER BUCKET ON A CHAIN. THEY FELL OFF OF BUCKET AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT FOOT. HE SUSTAINED BROKEN BIG TOE.

May 19, 1994 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Galena Road Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS GRINDING ON HEAD PULLEY AND GOT PIECE OF METAL IN RIGHT EYE. EE WAS NOT WEARING PROTECTIVE EYE GEAR.

May 19, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PUTTING FORK WRENCH IN LENGTH OF DRILL STEEL WRENCH HUNG TRYING TO WORK IT LOOSE WITH HAND HAND HUNG BETWEEN WRENCH & DRILL

May 19, 1994 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Drummond Company, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS OPERATING RAM CAR WHEN HEAD STRUCK ROOF CAUSING INJURY TO NECK AND BACK.

May 19, 1994 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big River Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HIS BACK BECAME SORE 5-19-94 AFTER FINISHING SHIFT--DOCTOR STATES EMPLOYEE ISSUFFERING FROM MUSCLE FATIGUE.

May 19, 1994 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hood Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

DOING RECLAMATION WORK ON DRAINAGE DITCH. ROCK WAS BEING REMOVED FROM THE ROCK TRUCK TO THE DITCH WHEN EE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TRUCK BED AND A ROCK. HIS RIGHT HAND WAS MASHED AND RI GHT THUMB WAS BROKEN.

May 19, 1994 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Whitaker Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TIGHTENING TRAILER WHEEL WITH LUG WRENCH; WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO PUT ALL WEIGHT ON RIGHT KNEE.

May 19, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilden Mining Company L C · Fall onto or against objects

EE AND PARTNER WERE REFILLING THE WATER TANK ON THE TRUCK AT THE WATER DUCK. HE WAS OUTSIDE OF THE CAB ONT HE DECK TO CHECK THE POSITION OF THE TRUCK FOR REFILLING, AS HE WAS MOVING ABOUT ON T HE DECK HE SLIPPED AND FELL, STRIKING HIS BACK ON A METAL BOX ONT HE DECK. DIAGNOSIS ECCHYMOSIS, CONTUSION. HE BEGAN TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK ON 5-24-94.

May 19, 1994 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING AT THE SLOPE TAIL A-D SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL AND FELL. AGAINST THE METAL FRAME WITH HIS LEFT HIP.

May 19, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK ON LEFT ANKLE BY A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE MEASURING 1 1/2 FT SQUARE BY 2 INCH THICK THE SLATE CUT OR SCRAPED HIS ANKLE. THE SLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN PIN AND RIB.

May 19, 1994 AL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Black Warrior Minerals Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS BRINGING A LOAD OF OVERBURDEN OUT OF THE PIT AREA TO A NEW DUMPING SITE AS HE WAS BACKING UP TO OFF LOAD HE BACKED THE LEFT READ WHEELS UP ON A SLIGHT BANK SINCE THE TRUCK WAS LAODED AT THIS TIME IT OVERTURNED ONTO THE RT SIDE HE WASJOSTLED AROUND INSIDE THE CAB AS IT OVERTURNED INJURING HIS RT ARM & BUMPING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE CAB

May 19, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART DREDGE AND FELL DOWN INTO THE PUMP ROOM STRIKING HEAD ON PUMP. IT WAS DISCOVERED EE WAS TAKING A PRESCRIPTION DRUG ON THE JOB WITH SIDE EFFECTS OF POSSURE PREVIOS 24 H OUR PERIOD.

May 19, 1994 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING 1 1/2" BY 18" PIPE IN POSITION & HE FELTA PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 19, 1994 OH · Coal belt cleaner, picker FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Quarto Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WEDGING A CONCRETE BLOCK FOR A WALL WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF BLACK SLICK ROCK CAME OUT OF THE RIB STRIKJING HIS LEFT HAND. CAUSING A FRACTURE TO HIS FIRST FINGER OR LEFT HAND.

May 19, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Scant Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLAIMS TO HAVE STRAINED BACK WHILE CHANGING A SHUTTLECAR TIRE. HE WAITED 3 DAYS BEFOR GOING TO DOCTOR.

May 19, 1994 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Dog Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF ROCK FROM THE COAL CHAIN OF THE LONG AIRDOX MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS CHEST.

May 19, 1994 PA · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Hill Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING OVER D11 BEFORE OPERATING, HE SLIPPED AND GOT HIS LEG CAUGHT IN SIDE ARM AND TRACK FRAME.

May 19, 1994 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Homestake Mining Company of California · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LIFTING LINER OFF GROUND TO PUT ON TIMBER TRUCK. PARTNER DROPPED HIS END OF THE LINER PINCHING BROWN'S FINGER BETWEEN LINER AND TIMBER TRUCK.

May 19, 1994 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Triple E Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN SHUTTLE CAR AND TIMBER CUT 2ND FINGER ON LEFT HAND

May 19, 1994 KY · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gamble Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE ALLEDGES THAT HE WAS LOADING ROCK DUST IN SCOOP BUCKET AT AROUND 7:00PM AS HE GOT DOWN TO LAST BAG OF DUST & HE WAS PUTTING ON SCOOP IT FELL BEHIND COVER ON WHEEL HE REACHED OVER TO PULL BA GS OF DUST OVERT & FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS B ACK

May 19, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fred Weber Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS BACKING A 1963 CAT REAR END DUMP TRUCK LOADED WITH 1" MINUS ON THE TOP OF THE STOCK PILE WHEN THE TRUCK FELL BACKWARDS APPROX. 50' COMING TO REST ON ITS WHEELS.

May 19, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS OPERATING THE FLETCHER ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. HE RESTED HIS HAND ON THE DRILL BOOM. HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BOOM FRAME AND THE HYD. FITTING ON THE ROTATION MANAGER. MASHED THE TIP OF HIS LITTLE FINGER/LEFT HAND.

May 19, 1994 NY · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sheldon Slate Products Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS MOVING A SLAB OF SLATE FROM A PALLET ONTOTHE CONVEYOR SAW. HE DROPPED OR TIPPED IT OVER &CAUGHT HIS FINGERS UNDER THE ROCK, CAUSING INJURY TO 3 FINGERS ON HIS R HAND.

May 19, 1994 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chenango Asphalt Products · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING THE CRUSHER WITH WAYNE VAN DUESEN. THEY HAD LIFTED A STEEL PLATE DOOR AND SET THE SAFETY LATCH SO THEY COULD LOOK INTO THE CRUSHER. THE SAFETY LATCH DIDN'T CATCH ALL THE WAY. THE DOOR FELL BACK TO THE CLOSED POSITION CATCHING DAVE'S FINGER BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE JAM.

May 19, 1994 CO · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Basin Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN OFF OF THE CYCLONE AND STEPPED ON TO A BOLT IN THE FLOOR GRATING TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

May 19, 1994 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Phillips Companies · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HELPING TO CHANGE A SCREEN CLOTH, HE WAS CLIMBING FROM LOWER DECK ON THE TOWER TO THE TOP DECK. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE STEP AND HE LANDED ON THE PLATFORM THAT HE ORIGINALLY STARTED FRO M (ABOUT 12" OF DROP). HE LANDED ON THE SIDE OF HIS RIGHT FOOT WHICH TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

May 19, 1994 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Randy Kramer Exc. Inc. · Fall from machine

OVERHEATED RADIATOR ON FRONT END LOADER. EE WAS GOING TO RELIEVE PRESSURE BY LOOSENING CAP. THE CAP CAME OFF SPRAYING HOT LIQUID ON HIS ARM. HE THEN FELL FROM LOADER AND BROKE HIS ANKLE.

May 19, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ADVISES HE WAS KNEELING AND SQUATTING WHILE WELDING "EYE" ON CRUSHER LINER. WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

May 19, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Productora De Agregados Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE LABOR WAS INJURED WHEN WATER UNDER PRESSURE SPRAYED INTO HIS LEFT EYE WHILE HE WAS WASHING MACHINERY.

May 19, 1994 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHILE CHISELING OUT ASH RING INSIDE OF KILN THE ASH RING BROKE OFF & FELL ON EE BACK ALSO THE ASH CAUSED A RASH ON HIS BACK LATER ON IN THE MORNING HIS BACK BECAME STIFF & SORE

May 19, 1994 OH · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southdown Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A SPUD BAR IN AN EFFORT TO PUSH NO. 10 DUST COLLECTOR SCREW ONTO THE GUDGEON. HE HAD THE BAR OVER HIS HEAD AND WAS PUSHING AWAY FROM HIMSELF WHEN HE FELT A SHARP TWINGE IN HIS LEF T SHOULDER. EE CONTINUED WORKING. THE FOLLOWING DAY HIS SHOULDER WAS MORE PAINFUL AND HE WENT TO THE DR. DR ADVISED NOT TO RETURN TO WORK TUNIL TESTS COULD BE MADE AND RESULTS RECEIVED.

May 19, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cantera Dorado Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A PIN IN THE CRANE'S BOOM WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL FROM THE PLATFORM AREA ABOUT 6' OFF THE GROUND & LANDED ON HIS RIGHT ARM.

May 18, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Homestake Mining Company of California · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATION OF AN AIR HORN ON MOBILE EQUIPMENT CAUSED ALLEGED TRAUMA TO LEFT EAR. EAR WAS EXAM INED ON 5-18-94 AND DR. RETURNED EMPLOYEE TO WORK DUTIES. EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY REPORTED OFF WORK DUE TO HEADACHES ON 5-26-94. MEDICAL EXAM IN PROGRESS.

May 18, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arkins Park Stone · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING IN OUR LYONS QUARRY AND WAS PICKING UP A LARGE PIECE OF STONE AND LOST BALANCE THE STONE SLIPPED DOWN HIS LEG AND GASHED RIGHT LEG ABOVE THE ANKLE.

May 18, 1994 MD · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PERSON WAS WALKING DOWN BELTING CARRYING 1" WATER LINE AND TRIPPED OVER SECTION OF BELT LYING ON PAVEMENT AND FELL ON LEFT KNEE.

May 18, 1994 AL · Coal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

ORIGINAL ACCIDENT EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TOWARD TRACK & BUMPED HIS HEAD ON A WATER PIPE OR CHANNEL EMPLOYEE MISSED WORK JUNE 17 & 20 RELATING TO THE INJURY OF 05-18-94

May 18, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE HAD FINISHED DRILLING A TEST HOLE AND STARTED TO WALK AROUND TO GET A CAN OF PAIN, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL HITTING EE ON THE UPPER BACK.

May 18, 1994 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING ACROSS AN 8 INCH PIPE LINE WHEN HE FELL CAUSING PAIN TO RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM.

May 18, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Andesite Rock Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ASSIST IN ADJUSTING A CONE CRUSHER, A COME A LONG CHAIN BROKE AND STRUCK THE EE ON THE FRONT PART OF HIS LEFT LEG BETWEEN HIS KNEES AND ANKLE CAUSING 2 OR 3 SMALL LACERATIONS.

May 18, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

7 NORTH SECTION-FACE. THE VENT TUBES WERE ON TOP OF THE SUPPLIES IN THE SHUTTLE CAR. THE TUBES WERE ABOVE SHOULDER LEFEL. HE PULLED DOWN ON THE TUBE TO LEVEL IT UP AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

May 18, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bell County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

HE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER. HE HAD HIS HAND ON THE DRILL STEEL AS HE DRILLED THE HOLE. HE SAID HIS GLOVE GOT "CAUGHT" AND PULLED HIS GLOVED HAND AROUND THE DRILL STEEL CAUSING A LACERATIO N TO FINGER AS WELL AS A SIMPLE FRACTURE TO THE FINGER.

May 18, 1994 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex de Puerto Rico · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A MECHANIC PARTS BOXES WHEN SUDDENLY FELT BACK PAIN.

May 18, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamrock Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING A PIPE, AFTER POURING CONCRETE AND DROPPED THE PIPE ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

May 18, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Riverside Cement Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE KNEELED DOWN TO RECHARGE X-RAY ANALYZER.

May 18, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Terry Eagle Coal Company Llc · Struck by falling object

OPERATOR WAS BOLTING TOP AND ROCK FELL BEHIND HIM, HITTING HIM IN THE LOWER BACK.

May 18, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cannelton Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING BELT CHAINS AND RUST FELL INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

May 18, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING MUCK IN HIS WORK PANEL, HE WAS HOOKING A BOULDER WITH TWO HANDS WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. ON 5-24-94 HE WAS TREATED AT THE CLINIC FOR AN ACUTE LUMBO SACRAL ST RAIN. HE WAS TAKEN OFF THE JOB AND REFERRED TO A SPECIALIST.

May 18, 1994 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Rogers Group Inc · Flash burns (electric)

WIRE FAILURE IN LINE SIDE ABOVE DISCONNECT BOX, BOX BLEW, WHEN OPERATOR GRABBED LEVER ON DISCONNECT BOX INSIDE SWITHCHOUSE.

May 18, 1994 AL · Coal drill helper MACHINERY
Drummond Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING POWER CABLE FROM CABLE REELON GD-100 DRILL-STRAINED HIS BACK.

May 18, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WS LOADING AMTERIALS ONTO ROF BOLTE,R PICKED UP SOME BOARDS TWISTED TO THE RIGHT, SPRAINE DIRGH KNEE.

May 18, 1994 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Somerset Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE BOLTER WAS GOIN TO PUT A BOLTING STEEL BACK ON TO THE STEEL TRAY AND HIT LEFT HAND HIT THE CANOPY JACK AND BROKE A BONE IN HIS LEFT HAND.

May 18, 1994 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wellmore Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON FLOP GATE HANDLE IN FEED CHUTE AT THE #14 STA CKING BELT & EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

May 18, 1994 KY · Coal training specialist HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fleming Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING BIG ROCK AND RAILROAD TIES. ATTEMPTED TO MOVE ONE LARGE ROCK. FOOTING GAVE WAY AND FULL WIEGHT OF ROCK CAME DOWN ON PERSON THAT WAS TRYING TO MOVE IT RESULTING IN A VERY HEAVY INTENSE B ACK AND LEG PAIN.

May 18, 1994 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meadow River Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE FOREMAN WHERE TAKING TIMBERS OUT OF SCOOP BUCKET AND WHERE SETTING TAKE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE WORKED THE 5-19-94 A CALLED IN ON 5-20-94.

May 18, 1994 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Ridgetop Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

BACKED DOZER OVER ROCK INJURING NECK AND BACK.

May 18, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

POUNDING SPIKE IN A BRIDGE. SHOULDER BOTHERED HIM FROM POUNDING. FIRST DAY OFF WORK - 5/26/94.

May 18, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Pontiki Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHECKING FOR A HYDRAULIC LEAK ON THE ROAD GRADER THE EMPLOYEE HAD HIS HAND ON THE HOSE WHEN THE GRADER OPERA TOR ENGATGED THE HYDRAULICS THE LEAKING HOSE SHOT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE (FLUID) INTO THE EMPLOYEES HAND WHICH DEVELOPED INTO INFECTION EMPLOYEE 1ST DAY OFF WAS 06-01-94

May 18, 1994 IL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM LANDING OF 100 TON ENDDUMP THAT WAS DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE OF DRIVE COUPLING ON ENGINE. TRUCK WAS AT TOP OF RAMP AND BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN RAMP. EMPLOYEE JUMPED FRACTURING H EEL OF RIGHT FOOT AND TOP OF LEFT FOOT.

May 18, 1994 PA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS UNLOADING POSTS FROM SCOOP POST PILE SHIFTED AND FALLING POST STRUCK EE ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT BREAKING FOUR TOES.

May 18, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Linn Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

12CM-3 MINER WAS MINING IN #14 ENTRY, #1 WING TO LEFT IN #62 PILLAR BLK. TOP STARTED TAKING PRESSURE. MINER OPER. AND HELPER WERE RETURNING MINER BACK TO SAFE AREA, WHEN AN UNINTENTIONAL ROO F FALL OCCURED, COVERING MINER BACK TO CANOPY AND TRAPPING MINER HELPER ROGER V ZIRKLE BETWEEN RIB AND MINER. EMPLOYEE WASS TESTED AND RELEASED UNDER DOCTORS CARE, WITH CONTUSIONS. MINER RECO

May 18, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

3 D SECTION WAS LOADING A ROLL OF BELTING, THE BELT ROLLED BACK AND PUT PRESSURE ON KNEE CAUSING ANKLE TO FRACTURE.

May 18, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
URI, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DID NOT SEE A TIRE RUT THAT WAS CLOSE TO WHERE HE WAS WORKING. AND STEPPED INTO IT, CAUSING SUDDEN BODY MOVEMENT AND JOLTING HIS BACK UPON IMPACT.

May 18, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Moberly Stone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ONTO 2ND RUNG OF A 6' LADDER TO MEASURE A PIECE OF STEEL ON A EUCLID TRUCK. THE LADDER SLIPPED BACKWARDS AND FELL PINNING THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT FOOT BETWEEN THE LADDER AND THE T RUCK.

May 18, 1994 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Thor Coal Mining Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

SHVOELING COAL ON BELT AT #1 DRIVE INSIDE.

May 18, 1994 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GETTING OFF OF PIN MACHINE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED CAUSING PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 18, 1994 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE HAD JSUT WALKE DUNDER SHIELD #%, WHICH WAS LAYING DOWN BECAUSE OF REPAIR WORK BEING PERFORMED BY A MECHANIC, AND HE HEARD SOMEONE HOLLER FOR HIM AT THE HEAD, AS HE TURNE DTO GO BACK TOWARDS THE HEAD HE RAMMED HIS HEAD INTO THE LOW SHIELD. EMPLOYEE WENT TOTHE DR COMPLAINING OF PAININ HIS NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 18, 1994 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

AS EE WAS WALKING ALONG BELT LINE HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST LOW TOP AND JAMMED HIS NECK.

May 18, 1994 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Triad Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS TIGHTENING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL ON THE MACK TRUCK MODEL P-28. THE FOUR WAY WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING EE TO FALL AND BREAKING HIS RIGHT LEG. THE TRUCK WAS ON FLAT DRY GROUND.

May 17, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS SHAVELING CURTAIN SIDE RIB WHEN SHE HAD PAIN IN LOWER BACK GOING DOWN INTO RT LEG.

May 17, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp · Fall from machine

INJURED HAD JUST BACKED VOLVO TRUCK UNDER BIN HE SAW SYMONS MILL WAS STALLED INSTEAD OF CLIMBING DOWN FROM TRUCK HE JUMPED OUT OF TRUCK TO STOP FEED HE HIT HIS HEAD ON PROTRUDING 1 BEAM FROM S TORAGE BIN

May 17, 1994 IA · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S & S Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING TOGGLE PLATE ON JAW CRUSHER MUSCLE STRAIN OR SPASM.

May 17, 1994 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dravo Lime Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SHOVEL TO CLEAN MATERIAL OUT FROM UNDER A BELT. SHE WAS THROWING IT INTO A LOADER BUCKET. SHE SAID SHE SLIPPED AND FELL AND HIT HER BACK ON THE LOADER BUCKET.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED STATED THAT A SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON TEH SHOULDE.R HE WS X-RAYED AT THE HOSPITAL. THE SHOULDER WS DIAGNOSED AS CRACKED.

May 17, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Global Stone Tenn Luttrell Company · Fall from machine

FILLING WATER STORAGE TANK ON BAT DRILL. INDIVIDUAL SLIPPED OFF HOOD ONTO WATER TANK. HE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS BUTTOCK AND LOWER BACK ON THE BUMPEER OF TRUCK.

May 17, 1994 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R & F Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

USED A PAIR OF USED GLOVES THAT MUST OF HAD A CHEMICAL ON OR IN THEM

May 17, 1994 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boone Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEES WERE MAKING A BELT SPLICE. ONE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 4LB. SHOP HAMMER, AND THE OTHER WAS PLACING NAILS ON THE SPLICE BOARD. THE EMPLOYEE PLACING THE NAILS WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT INDE X FINGER/KNUCKLE WITH THE 4LB. HAMMER, RESULTING IN THE INJURY.

May 17, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT AS HE WAS KNEELING ON THE MINE FLOOR TO TIGHTEN FITTING ON 1 1/4 INCH WATER HOSE TO CONTINUOUS MINER (FEEDS WATER TO MINER FROM WATER PUMP) A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 55" BY 41" BY 4" FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT. THIS OCCURRED AT TAG 9+85 IN ENTRY 3 OF UNIT #4. EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO HOSPITAL WHERE A FRATURED BONE IN RT FOOT WA

May 17, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
National Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPEN FRACTURE L. INDEX FINGER WHILE TRYING TO RETRIEVE WEDGE BETWEEN TWO ROCKS.

May 17, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Green Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES HE WAS CLEANING OUT TRUCK BED WITH SHOVEL. WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP HE HAD PAIN ON RIGHT SIDE OF LOWER STOMACH.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Rawl Sales & Processing Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANIDNG BESIDE A CONTINUOUS MINER. WHEN TEH OPERATOR TRAMMED THE CONT. MINER IN REVERSE, THE EMPLOYEE WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE TRAILING CABLE RESTRAINING CLAMP AND THE COAL RIB. H E SUFFERED CRUSHING INJURIES TO THE PELVIC AREA UPPER LEGS. THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVING HT EMTHANE MONITOR READOUT IN THE DEKC OF HT EMACHINEAT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

May 17, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE & COWORKER WERE LOWERING ROLL OF BELT WHICH WAS SUSPENDED ON A BAR COWORKER LOWERED HIS END QUICKLY CAUSING THE BAR TO PIVOT UPWARD CATCHING EMPLOYEES RT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE BAR & THE R OOF

May 17, 1994 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dravo Lime Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING DOWN IN THE TOP OF A LIME DUST COLLECTOR AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE STEPPED DOWN 18" FROM TOP COVER OPENING TO THE PLATE INSIDE THAT HOLDS THE BAGS AND CAGES. FOOTIN G ON THIS LEVEL IS UNEVEN DUE TO BOLTS AND CLAMPS THAT HOLD THE BAGS. FIRST DAY LOST 5-25-94.

May 17, 1994 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Phil Strouth Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

HAVING BOLTS IN SCOOP HIT HOLE

May 17, 1994 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING NEXT TO A PIN MACHINE, OBSERVING THE ROOF BOLTER, THE ROOF BOLTER TURNED TO ENGAGE A LEVER AND WHEN HE DID, HIS CAP LAMP BATTERY STRUCK INJURED FINGER.

May 17, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Ridge Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE STATED HE WAS OBSERVING CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD.

May 17, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTING DOWN PRIMARY CRUSHER WITH HYD JACK AND PINCH BAR, WHEN HIS HAND GOT PINCHED, DUE TO THE JAKC SLIPPING OFF JAW.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aero Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING PLATES INTO THE BUCKET OF THE SCOOP WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN THE RIGHT UPPER SHOULDER PART OF THE BACK.

May 17, 1994 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dolese Bros Co · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND TO THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK CAB ON THE CATWALK HE LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL FROM THE TRUCK HE FELL APROX 6FT TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS LEFT HEEL

May 17, 1994 AL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HANGING VENTILATION TUBING AND A SECTION OF THE TUBING FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK. EE CONTINUED TO WORK THRU 5-23 AND DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 5-24 FIRST DAY OFF 5-2 5-94.

May 17, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOLTING TOP IN #1 ENTRY--HE WAS REACHING OVER TO PUT STEEL IN POT WHEN HE HAD SHARP PAIN IN THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK WITH NUMBNESS IN HIP AND HEEL.

May 17, 1994 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Little Boyd Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

TRUCK WAS COMING DOWN HILL TO SCALES WHEN IT STOPPED TO LET ANOTHER TRUCK BY. HE APPARENTLY GOT TRUCK OUT OF GEAR AND LOST CONTROL IT WENT IN DITCH AND ROLLED OVER. TRUCK CHECKED OUT OK.

May 17, 1994 AL · Coal brattice man/worker STRIKING OR BUMPING
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE STATES HE WAS GOING OVER A BELTLINE CROSSOVER WHEN HE BUMPED HIS KNEE AGAINST IT.

May 17, 1994 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mon-View Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

AFTER SETTING UP ROOF OLBTER IN CUT NORTH MAINS OPERATOR TURNED TO PICK UP DRILL STEEL WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SHOUDLER FORCING AGAINST THE MACHINE.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Kiah Creek Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MAN WAS RUNNING ROOF BOLTER AND LEFT HEAD DOWN ON LEG.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE BEGAN LOSING TIME 5-17-94

May 17, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATES THAT HE WAS HELPING TO CLEAN A LARGE PIECE OF SLAG OUT OF A KILN HOOD. WHEN HE PULLED HARD ON THE ROD, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. ON 6-2-94, PHYSICAL THERAPY WAS PRESCRIBED .

May 17, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HYPEREXTENDED LEFT KNE EWHILE TRYIN GTO INSERT BOTTOM BOLT IN LINER HOLE. AS HE WENT TO HIS KNEES AND STRETCHED HIS BODY TO REACH THE BOLT HOLE HIS LEFT KNEE POPPED AND HE COULDN'T S TRAIGHTEN IT. EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE HOPSITAL THE NEXT DAY AND LOST ONE DAY OF WORK.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Johns Creek Processing Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A TORQUE WRENCH TO LOOSEN NUT TO REMOVE A WHEEL ON A 992 LOADER THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE NUT CAUSE THE TORQUE WRENCH TO STRIKE THE EMPLOYEE ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD CAU SING A CUT

May 17, 1994 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING TMBERS IN RETURN, TIMBER ROLED AND EMPLOYEE CAUGHT TIMBER. HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

May 17, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Green Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES HE WAS SHOVELING ROCK OUT FROM UNDER IMPACT I AND TWISTED BACK.

May 17, 1994 SC · Metal/Non-Metal mason MACHINERY
Holnam Inc · Fall from machine

STANDING ON PLATFORM OF LARGE (7') CEMENT MIXER. THE MIXER ROLLED WHEN ON ITS SIDE. HE JUMPED, BUT HIT HIS RIB CAGE AND ARMS. BRUISED (EXTERNALLY) RIBS AND ARMS. REMOVED FROM JOB SITE BY HELIC OPTER.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arc Energies Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING HEAD OF DRILL HE PLACE HIS RT HAND ON ARM OF BOLTER EMPLOYEE MOVE THE WRONG LEVER CAUSING THE HEAD TOGO UP PINCHING SMALL FINGER ON RT HAND

May 17, 1994 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Saint-Gobain Proppants · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT ROTARY FEEDER WITH SCREWDRIVER STARTING & STOPPING FEEDER BLADE CAUGHT HAND

May 17, 1994 IN · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE INDICATED HE STARTED EXPERIENCING DISCOMFORT IN HIS RIGHT ELBOW AND UPPER ARM WHILE SHOVELING TO BACKFILL LOADED HOLES. THE DISCOMFORT INCREASED OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DIAGNOSED AS TENDONITIS.

May 17, 1994 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PRYING DOWNWARD ON A ROCK HUNG IN THE DISCHARGE END OF A CHUTE. INJURED DID NTO LOSE TIME UNTIL 6-20-94.

May 17, 1994 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PUSHING A GOLF CART OUT OF A WET AREA ON THE 2 UNIT TRAVEL ENTRY WHEN HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS LOWER ABDOMEN

May 17, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boone Quarries · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALELGED STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE PICKING UP PARTS FOR THE CRUSHER.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kiah Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING BELT OVER SPLICE AND HURT LOWER BACK.

May 17, 1994 PA · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Reading Anthracite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED IN 1989, WORKED UNDER COMPANY'S LITE DUTY PROGRAM UNTIL HE TWISTED KNEE AGGRAVATING INJURY 5-17-94. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS GIVEN UNTIL JUNE 10 WHEN HE HAD FLUID TAKEN FR OM KNEE.

May 17, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Westmoreland Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS DRILLING AHOLE ND ADDI GA SECON DPIEC EOF DRILLS TEEL WHEN THE FAST FEED LEVER ON THE DRILL HUNG, CATCHING HIS THUMB BETWEEN THE TWO PIECE OF DRILL STEEL.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

DANNY WAS MOVING BETWEEN #2 & #3 SHIELD AND LAYED HIS HAND ON CLEVIS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN SHIELDS STRIKING LEFT FINGER.

May 17, 1994 MD · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buffalo Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

CLIMBING OUT OF A TANK AND STEPPED DOWN ON A BOARD WHICH FLEW UP AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

May 17, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Colloid Company · Struck by falling object

WAS CLEANING UP AND ORGANIZING WASTE FROM ACCOGUARD AND PUTTING NEW LIDS ON TO MEET DOT SPECS AND OFF OLD PALLETS ONTO NEW PALLETS WHEN THE STACK COLLAPSED AND CAME DOEN ONTO BACK OF LEFT HEEL .

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Minton Hickory Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BEGAN TO MOVE JEEP AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN JEEP AND COAL RIB RESULTING IN LACERATION TO RIGHT RING FINGER.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OFF THE BELT STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT FOOT - CAUSING BRUISE TO THE RIGHT FOOT.

May 17, 1994 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Roanoke Cement Co., LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A SECTION OF HOSE ON THE VACUUM TRUCK COLLAPSED & EE WAS CUTTING OFF A SECTION OF THE HOSE WITH A KNIFE WHEN HIS ARM WAS SUCKED INTO THE HOSE

May 17, 1994 AL · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING REPAIRS TO THE 395 SHOVEL. HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

May 17, 1994 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mertens Construction Company, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A SMALL ROCK (APPROX. SIZE OF A FOOTBALL) AND THREW INTO FEED HOPPER.

May 17, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Magma Copper Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING CLEANUP WORK ALONG SIDE OF AN OPERATING CONVEYOR DUST COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE SKIRTING AT CONVEYOR LOADING POINT BLEW INTO HIS EYE THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A FOREIGN BODY RT EYE HE WAS TREATED & RELEASED HE RETURNED TO THE CLINIC ON 05-19 -94 & WA S REFERRED TO A SPECIALIST HE RESIGNED ON 05-27-94 & ON 06-06-94 THIS OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED THAT HE HAD MISSED

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Oakwood Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

CRAWLED ACROSS THE SECTION AND HIS RIGHT KNEE STARTED TO HURT HIM AND HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR AT PIKEVILLE. THEY X-RAYED TI AND HE CAME BACK TO WORK ON THE 18TH.

May 17, 1994 LA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SHUT OFF A PUMP AND STEPPED IN HOT CAUSTIC IN 335 AREA.

May 17, 1994 KY · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

TRUITT WAS MOVING A WING CURTAIN WHEN A ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD.

May 17, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Diablo Coal Company · Struck by falling object

NJURED WAS SQUATTING ON BOTTOM WITH HIS RIGHT AHND LAYING ON BOTTOM AND A LUMP OF COAL CAME OFF THE BELT AND HIT HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

May 17, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING WEAR PLATES I FELT A STRAIN IN MY LOWER STOMACH AREA.

May 16, 1994 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paramont Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ON 5-16-94, EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BLOCK INTO SCOOPA DN EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT GOT TO DR. ON 7-18-94 EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE DR WITH PERSISTENT BACK PAIN HE ALLEGED WA S FROM THE INCIDENT ON 5-16-94.

May 16, 1994 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

INJURED GOT OFF HIS MOTOR TO ALIGN THE DRAW HEAD. HE WAS GETTING BACK ON THE MOTOR AND STEPPED ON A THIN PIECE OF ROCK. THE ROCK BROKE, CAUSING INJURED TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL STRIKING H IS CHEST AGAINST THE DECK OF THE MOTOR.

May 16, 1994 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Whitaker Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING EMPTIES LOOSE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK ON HEAD AND SHOULDER.

May 16, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Dowell Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTINGT MINER CABLE STRAINED BACK