Showing the 500 most recent of 2,349 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.
September 27, 1994
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Struck by falling object
COAL BONDED TO THE IMMEDIATE ROOF.
Texasgulf Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF TRANSFERRING MATERIAL FROM THE STORAGE DOME, INJURED APPARENTLY ENTERED THE DOME ALONE. HIS BODY WAS LATER DISCOVERED IN THE DOME. HE HAD APPARENTLY BEEN BURIED BY TH E MATERIAL STORED IN THE DOME.
September 5, 1994
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
SUB-LEVEL 2 WAS FOUND FLOODED 9-5-94 APPROX 8PM, THE HP ELECTRIC PUMP WAS NOT PUMPING. EE RECEIVED A ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAUSING HIM TO FALL INTO THE DRIFT WHICH PARTIALLY FLOODED RESUTLING IN HI S DEATH.
Elk Run Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING AND LOADING BELT STRUCTURE.
September 29, 1994
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS INSIDE CEMENT COOLER HELPING TO CLEAN IT. HE BECAME OVERHEATED & WAS AFRAID HE WOULD FAINT. IN PANIC HE TWISTED HIS BODY COMING OUT OF A RESTRICTED OPENING. WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BO DY HE TORE LOOSE SOME SUTURES FROM A PREVIOUS HERNIA OPERATION. THIS WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL SOME TIME LATER.
September 29, 1994
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HANG A PIECE OF SLIDER VENTILATION TUBE WHILE STANDING A TOP PARKED RAM CAR. HE OVEREXTENDED HIS REACH AND FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT GROIN.
September 29, 1994
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING A JACKHAMMER ALONG WITH ANOTHE RPERSON TO BREAK UP LARGE ROCKS INT EHH RAW MILLS TONE TUNNEL. WHILE HANDLING THE JACKHAMMER, THE BIT SLIPPED OFF AND STRUCK THE EMPLO YEEIN THE RIGHTH FOOT. THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT TOE WAS SEVERED. THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEAED THAT THE EMPLOYEE WAS NTO WEARING STEEL TOE SAFET SHOES HE CLAIMED HE
September 28, 1994
CO · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Mountain Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING SHEAR PIN ON FEEDER BREAKER AFTER CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT WITH HIS FINGER HE REQUESTED THE BREAKER TO BE MANUALLY ROTATED WHEN IT WAS ROTATED HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT IN THE SHEAR PIN ASSENBLY
September 28, 1994
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Diablo Coal Company · Struck by falling object
CHANGING PLACES IN #5 ENTRY PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 2' X 1' - 2" THICK FELL ON FOOT. ALL 5 TOES AMPUTATED.
September 27, 1994
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Aggregates Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
A ROCK HUNG BETWEEN BELT AND WIPER AT COBBLE HEAD SECTION. HAD BELT BUCKLED, SHUT OFF DREDGE AND COBBLE CONVEYOR AND MUD PICKING BELT. DISLODGED FLAT ROCK WHEN TENSION FROM MUD PICKING CONVE YOR CAUSED ROCK TO MOVE UPWARD PINCHING FINGER BETWEEN ROCK AND COBBE HOPPER.
September 27, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Knott County Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED A ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR ON THE 003 SECTION WAS DRILLING TEST HOLES WITH A FLETCHER ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE GOT HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE LIFT CYLINDER AND THE FRAME. THIS RESULTED IN HIM MASHING HIS FINGER SO BAD THAT THE DR. HAD TO REMOVE APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH OF HIS FINGER.
September 23, 1994
CO · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twentymile Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLAIMS HE WAS CLEANING DUST BOX WHICH WAS STUCK WITH MUD ETC HE FELT STRAIN IN LOWER STOMACH WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO FREE DUST BOX HE BECAME REPORTABLE ON 09-29-94 AFTER SEEING A PHYSICI AN EE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A HERNIA & PLACE DON RESTRICTED DUTY AT THAT TIME SURGERY IS SCHEDULED FOR 10-07-94
September 22, 1994
UT · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
MACHINERY
Cyprus Plateau Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS CHECKING THE HAULAGE BAR BOLTS ON THE SHEARER NEXT TO THE RACK WHEEL WHEN THE MOTION OF THE WHEEL PULLED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE RACK WHEEL & THE COVER SEVERING HIS FINGE R AMPUTATION OF RT RING FINGER BETWEEN 2ND &3RD KNUCKLES
September 22, 1994
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dal-Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJUED IS NTO SURE WHEN THE HERNIA OCCURRED. HE HAD NOTICED SOEM NCREASING PAIN IN HIS GROING AND REPORTED IT TO TH ESUPERVISOR ON 9-22-94. HE WAS SENT TO TOWN TO THE DR FOR CHECK UP AND RE TURNE DTO WORK. HE SAW A SPECIALIST ON MONDAY 9-28-94.
September 22, 1994
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
AFTER REMOVING A CLEANOUT DOOR TO CLEAN OUT A DUST PIPE THE MAN FELT A PAIN.
September 21, 1994
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED OFF THE SECOND RUNG OF A LADDER & FELL TO THE FLOOR. HE REPORTED SOME SLIGHT PAIN INITIALLY BUT THOUGHT IT WOULD SUBSIDE. AFTER PAIN BEGAN TO WORSEN HE WAS REFERRED TO COM PANY PHYSICIAN WHO DIAGNOSED THE INJURY AS AN INGUINAL HERNIA. HE WAS REFERRED TO A SURGEON & UNDERWENT HERNIA REPAIR ON 10/19/94.
September 20, 1994
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
shaft repair, skip tender, station tender
POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE RAISED FORK ON LIFT TO WIDEN CAPACITY, FORK SLIPPED, CATCHING EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND IN PINCH POINT, SEVERING TIP OF RIGHT INDEX FINGER.
September 20, 1994
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE UNLOADING POST OFF A MINE CAR INJURED PULLED SOMETHING IN LOWER ABDOM.INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 09-26-94 AT WHICH TIME REPORTED HE HAD PULLED A HERNIA HIS FIRST SHIFT MISSED WAS 09 -28-94
September 20, 1994
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Miami Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH 12" AND 18" HDPE PIPE AND SAID HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.
September 17, 1994
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING PLANETARY OUT OF MANTRIP WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS GROIN.
September 17, 1994
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE WAS CALLED OUT TO THE PLANT TO WORK ON A PRECIPITATOR. HE WAS WORKING ON A PRECIPITATOR SCREW AND STUCK HIS LEFT HAND INTO THE AIRLOCK FEEDER BELOW THE SCREW WHILE IT WAS RUNNING AND CU T OFF THE TIPS ON HIS THREE 3 MIDDLE FINGERS ON HIS LEFT HAND.
September 16, 1994
WV · Coal
dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Maben Energy Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE PUT HAND IN OPENING WHERE COAL DISCHARGES OUT OF FUEL SCREW WHILE IT WAS OPERATING THE 1ST JOINT OF HIS RT THUMB WAS CUT OFF
September 15, 1994
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Cargill Fertilizer, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPERATING PAN FINGER WAS CAUGHT IN SEAT LEVER AND AMPUTATED END OF RING FINGER RIGHT HAND.
Dravo Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A BAG OF MORTAR WEIGHING 70 LBS, TRIPPED OVER AN OBJECT CAUSING HIM TO FALL WITH A BAG OF MORTAR IN HIS HANDS. DURING THE FALL, HE FELT SOMETHING STING IN THE GROIN AREA.
September 15, 1994
WV · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Anchor Mining Inc · Struck by powered moving object
AFTER INVESTIGATION INJURED APPARENTLY STEPPED INTO PATH OF BACKHOE AS IT WAS SWINGING TO PICK UP MATERIAL TO PALCE IN DRAINAGE DITCH.
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS HELPING PULL DOWN A SIEVE SCREEN AND HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS GROIN.
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A BEARING FROM A SHAFT WITH A HYDRAULIC PULLER. HE STRUCK THE BEARING WITH A HAMMER AND IT SHATTERED AND HE WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS.
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE WAS REMOVING A HALF HEADER FROM BEHIND SCOOP PLUNGER WHEN HE PINCHED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER CAUSING PAIN AND BLEEDING.
September 11, 1994
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cliffs Mining Services Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PORTAL POWER (78LBS) ONTO THICKENER DRIVE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN ABDOMEN RADIATING TO HIS BACK BEGAN VOMITING WENT HOME FROM WORK BUT HIS WIFE BROUGHT HIM TO HOSPIT AL HAD EMERGENCY SURGERY FOR HERNIA
Becky Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE PLACED HAND ON BACK OF SCOOP WHILE BACKING UP. THE PIN THAT HOLDS PAN ON RAISED UP CAME BACK DOWN AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND.
September 9, 1994
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE REPORTED A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS GROIN AREA AFTER HAVING LIFTED AND CARRY A SHAFT FROM THE 2ND TO THE 5TH FLOOR OF THE DOCK HOUSE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK AND ON AT LEAST FIVE DIFFER ENT OCCASIONS HE EXPERIENCED ADDITIONAL PROBLEM.
September 8, 1994
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS BRINGING A HIGH HANGUP DOWN I THE DRAW POINT HE HAD R EMOVED THE CONTROL BOARD FOR ACCESS THE HANMGUP CAME FREE & HE WAS UNABLE TO GET HIS FOOT OFF THE FIRST GRIZZLY RAIL BEFORE A ROCK STRUCK HIS FOOT THIS INCIDENT R ESULTED INA CRUSH INJURY WITH PARTIAL AMPUTATION LEFT 5TH TOE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK
September 7, 1994
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arkansas Lime Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ALIGNING AS WELL AS KEEPING TENSION ON CABLE BEING WOUND BACK THROUGH BOOM OF CLARK CRANE FOLLOWING CHANGE OF THE SHEAVE BLOCK. EMPLOYEE ALLWED GOVED HAND TO GET TO CLOSE TO SHEA VE AND RIGHT INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGER WERE CAUGHT CABLE FEEDING THROUGH TOP OF SHEAVE. MIDDLE FINGER WAS UNINJURED. INDEX FINGER (HALF) HA DTO BE SURGICALLY REMOVED.
September 6, 1994
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Howard Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED THAT HE, AND OTHER EMPLOYEE'S WERE REPAIRING OR REPLACING A KING PIN IN A STOCKPILE TRUCK. HE SAID THAT HE FINALLY HAD HTE BUSHINGS AN DOTHE RINNER PARTS LINED UP AND SAID TO P UT THE KING PIN IN, BUT BEFORE HE REMOVED HIS FINGER, THE KING PIN WAS PUSHED THROUGH AN DNIPPED THE END OF HIS INDEX FINGER OFF.
September 6, 1994
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
MACHINERY
S & G Materials · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ADJUSTING MOUNTS TO OBTAIN PROPER BELT TRACKING.HE LOST HIS FOOTING & GRABBED THE BELT & ENGAGEMENT LOVES AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING HIS HAND TO GO AROUND, TWO FINGERS WERE CRUSHED IN THE BELT ON HIS LEFT HAND.
September 6, 1994
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jobe Concrete Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
PICKING UP SCRAP IRON WHILE WAITING FOR TRUCK TOBE REPAIRED. WHEN LIFTING THE FELT A SLIGHT PAININ HIS STOMACH.
September 1, 1994
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Copper Range Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING PECKER OUT OF BUCKET TO BEGIN PREPARING HEADING WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAIN FROM TESTICLE TO LOWER ABDOMEN
September 1, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PUSH ARM OFF A DOZER WITH THE BOOM WENCH ON HIS MECHANICS TRUCK AND HAD JUST PULLED THE CABLE AROUND THE ARM AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ADJUSTING THE HOOK. APPARENTLY THE HOOK FROM THE CABLE CAUGHT ONTO HIS FINGER AND AMPUTATED IT.
September 1, 1994
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
POWERED HAULAGE
DeAtley Crushing Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HOLDING ONTO CONVEYOR BELT (VBELT) FOR BALANCE MACHINE ACCIDENTLY TURNED ON
Hobet Mining Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THROWING CABLE AGAINST RIB, STEPPED IN HOLE AND TWISTED ANKLE.
INJURED HAD FINISHED INSPECTING THE SAND PLANT. HE STEPPED OFF STAIRWAYS ONTO CONCRETE SLAB WHICH IS PITCH DOWN. THE SLAB WAS WET DUE TO RAIN & CAUSE HIM TO SLIP & FALL HURTING HIS RIGHT SHOUL DER.
September 30, 1994
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
POWERED HAULAGE
FELL OUT OF VAN.
September 30, 1994
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Mooney'S Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HIS LOWER BACK WENT OUT-HURT BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES AND NECK. RUNNIGN DOZER IN THE PIT FEEDING THE TRAP-GOING BACK TO PICK UP LOAD, HIT RIDGE,T HREW HIM IN SEAT-BACK WENT OUT.
Magma Copper Company · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS RIDING A MAN CAGE. AS IT WAS ASCENDING, A ROCK LODGED BETWEEN THE CHUTE AND GUIDE CAUSING CAGE TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN SPEED UP. EE STUMBLED AND INJURED HIS ANKLE. THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A FRACTURE, LEFT ANKLE, CAUSING EE TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.
September 30, 1994
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Indiana Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS PICKING UP TWO 5-GALLON BUCKETS OF OIL AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances
WHILE REMOVING A DOOR FROM THE STORAGE BUILDING AN IGNITION FROM AN UNKNOWN ORIGIN OCCURRED.
September 30, 1994
IN · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING WATERON MINER HEAD STAR WHEEL WAS STARTED UP CATCHING HIS LEFT FOOT
September 30, 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 lifting objects
EE RAISED UP AND HIT THE ATRS ON THE FLETCHEER ROOF BOLTER THEN HE BENT BACK DOWN TO PICK UP A CRIB BLOCK AND TURNED AROUND QUICKLY CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK.
September 30, 1994
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Kenneth & David Sogn · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
OPERATOR REMOVED GUARD FROM A CHAIN & USED ARM TO REMOVE SAND THAT HAD BUILT UP UNDER DOZER TRAP HE DID NOT SHUT EQUIPMENT OFF WHILE DOING THIS HIS LEFT ARM CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE CHAIN & PU LLED HIS ARM INTO THE SPROCKET THE ARM WAS BROKEN & THERE ARE SOME LACERATIONS AS WELL
September 30, 1994
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Fleming Enterprises Inc · Struck against stationary object
OPERATING SCOOP, FLOAT WAS NOT WORKING AND HAD TO MUCHH DOWN PRESSURE WENT INTO A ROLL AND GOT HEAD CAUGHT AGAINST ROOF. CAUSING INJURY TO NECK AND SHOULDER.
September 30, 1994
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
WHILE ASSISTING EMPLOYEE WIH THE STEAM CLEANER, INJURED RECEIVED A SECOND DEGREE BURN TO HIS BIG TOE ON THE RIGHT FOOT.
September 30, 1994
IL · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by flying object
OPERATOR WAS CUTTING DOWN LOOSE ROCK WHEN CUTTING HEAD STRUCK A PIECE OF WOODEN HEADER BOARD STICKING OUT FROM THE SIDE OF A ROOF BOLT PLATE. IT THREW THE BOARD BACK AND STRUCK THE OPERATOR ON FOREHEAD ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.
September 30, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Dragon Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SAWING TIMBER WITH SAW, LET IT SLIP AND CUT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER. HE WAS SETTING TIMBERS ON PILLAR LINE.
September 30, 1994
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING, STEPPING IN A HOLE AND STRAINED BACK.
September 30, 1994
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS IN PORTAL BUS OVER THE PIT IN THE MOTORBARN. AS HE CLIMBED OUT OF THE BUS HIS META-TARSAL BOOT CAUGHT THE EDGE OF THE BUS AND THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE FELL INTO THE PIT INJURING H IS WRIST.
Westmoreland Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PICKING UP HOSES AND HAD PAIN IN BACK. EMPLOYEE HAS HISTORY FO BACK PROBLEMS.
September 30, 1994
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
ALLEGES WHILE ON THE CATWALK IN 345 HE TRIPPED AND FELL ON HIS SHOULDER ARM.
September 30, 1994
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS TAKING DOWN VENTILATION TUBING FROM A RAM CAR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TURNING HIS ANKLE.
September 30, 1994
IL · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OEPRAATING A 637 SCRAPER IN TEH D.S. #! SPOILS, HE STATED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE FELL THROUGH A SOFT SPOT I THE SPOIL, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO STRIKE THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD AGAINST HT E LEFT DOOR GLASS PANEL. CAUSING PAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS NECK, BETWEEN TE SHOULDER BLADES AND HIS RIGHT ARM.
September 30, 1994
AL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
AS EMPLOYEE WAS PINNING ON THE #2 SECTION A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE SHOULDER & LOWER RT LEG THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURED SCAPULA
September 30, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CHANGING BARRELS, SLIPPED AND FELL OFF TRUCK STRIKING THE LATCH ON A BARREL THAT WAS ON THE GROUND. THE LATCH ON THE BARREL CAUGHT HIS LEFT LEG AND CUT IT JUST BELOW THE BEND OF THE KNEE REQUI RING 8 SUTURES TO CLOSE THE WOUND.
Swenson Granite Company LLC · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING HIS DRILL TO ANTOEHR LOCATION WHEN HE STEPPED ON A UNEVER PIECE OF GRANITE & HURT HIS KNEE.
September 30, 1994
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LeClaire Investments Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING TO SEE HOW FULL LOAD WAS AND WAS GETTING BACK INTO HER TRUCK WHEN SHE LOST FOOTING AND STARTED TO FALL. SHE GRABBED THE HANDLE ABOVE THE WINDOW WITH HER RIGHT ARM TO STOP FALL.
September 30, 1994
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRIPPING RODS OUT OF THE HOLE UNDER WET AND MUDDY CONDITIONS. HE WAS WALKING ON RODS ALREADY TRIPPED, SLIPPED AND BENT HIS KNEE SIDEWAYS.
September 30, 1994
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
MACHINERY
Pine Hill Materials Corp · Struck by falling object
OPERATOR ALLEGES THAT WINDOW OF CAT HOE FELL ONTO TOP OF HEAD WHILE EXCAVATING WASH OUT PIT, IN CONCRETE DIVISION. THE OPERATOR WORKED THE REST OF THE DAY, WENT THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL THE END OF THE WORKDAY ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY.
September 30, 1994
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
OTHER
Vulcan Constr. Materials, L.P. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INJURY OCCURRED WHEN A MIXTURE OF ROCK & DIRT STRUCK THE EMPLOYEES LEGS
September 30, 1994
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hilltop Basic Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE HURT HIS SHOULDER PULLING HIMSELF UP ONTO THE EQUIPMENT.
September 30, 1994
WV · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
POWERED HAULAGE
Juliana Mining Company LLC · Struck against a moving object
ON 9-30-94 WHILE OPERATING A 685-E HAULPAK ROCK TRUCK EE STRUCK A HOLE COMEING DONW THE RAMP ON THE NO. 2 L3EVEL, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LWOER BACK. EE FINISHED HIS SHIFT AND CONTINUED WORKING A ND DIAGNOSED WITH A MUSCLE STRAIN.
September 30, 1994
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DROPBALL OPERATOR WAS ASSISTING IN REPLACING THE HOIST CABLE ON THE LINK BELT DROPBALL CRANE WHEN HE FELL OFF THE TOP OF THE HOUSING RESULTING IN LACERATIONS AND CONTUSIONS.
September 30, 1994
IL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRYING TO PICK UP CRIB TIE WITH LONGWALL PICK HAMMER. THE HAMMER GLANCED OFF CRIB TIE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT KNEE.
September 30, 1994
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
R M I Contracting Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR ON NW MAINS SECTION IN #2 ENTRY HAD FINISHED SETTING A BOLT AND PUT RIGHT HAND ON BOLTER TO PULL HIMSELF UP OFF HIS KNEES AND LET BOLTER HEAD DOWN, MASHING RIGHT HAND BETW EEN BOLTER BOOM AND BOLTER HEAD.
September 29, 1994
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Millington Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A WEAR PLATE IN CHUTE. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS PUNDING THE PLATE WITH A HAMMER WHEN THE HAMMER SLIPPED & STRUCK THE FIRST EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD.
September 29, 1994
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
AS EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON CABLE KNEE WAS STRAINED
September 29, 1994
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
THE EMPLOYE EWAS WALKING PAST THE CENTER BOLTER TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK SLID OFF OF THE HEAD OF THE BOLTER AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT ANKLE.
September 29, 1994
AL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON 4 INCH PIPE WHILE WALKING TO SECTION. EE STARTED LOSING TIME ON 10-6-94, CO WAS NOT AWARE OF ILLNESS OR DIAGNOSIS UNTIL 10-28-94.
Con-Lime Inc · Struck by falling object
FOREMAN WAS TRAVELING THROUGH XCUT OVER A PILE OF STONE WHEN A PIECE OF SIDEWALL FELL STRIKING HIM ON HIS LEFT SIDE HE LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL ONTO THE STONE PILE INJURYING HIS LEFT ANKLE SHO ULDER & MINOR CUTS HE HAD EXAMINED THIS AREA DURING THE SHIFT BEFORE TRAVELING THROUGH THIS XCUT
September 29, 1994
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING DOWN THE LADDER OF RUBBER TIRED DOZER. HE APPARENTLY SLIPPED AND HYPEREXTENDED HIS LEFT KNEE WHEN HIS BODY WEIGHT CAME IN CONTACT WITH GROUND. EMPLOYEE RECENTLY (4/7/95) W ENT FOR SURGERY NOW REPORTED BY DR.
September 29, 1994
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EE INJURED BACK WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. EE STATED HE RAN OVER SOME ROCK IN THE HAULAGE RODA AND THIS MOTION CAUSED HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST THE SHUTTLE CAR CANOPY.
September 29, 1994
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
WHILE TRAMMING A JOY 10 SC SHUTTLE CAR IN THE 4 ENTRY ON THE 2 NORTH MAINS SECTION THE INJURED TRAMMED OVER A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY WHICH CAUSED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS FOR THE LONGWALL ELECTRIC CONTROLLER MOUONTING. A CHEATER PIPE CAME OFF OF A RATCHET WRENCH AND HIT HIM ON THE TO OF HIS RIGHT KNEE.
September 29, 1994
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS CHANGING OUT B.O.SCREEN PANEL ON RAW COAL JIG. INJURED FELT PAIN LIFTING SCREEN OUT IN LOWER LEFT BACK.
September 29, 1994
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Kosmos Cement Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
ON 9-29-94 TWO EE'S WERE WELDING A PATCH IN DISCHARGE CHUTE ON #4 BELT. EE WAS STANDING ON THE PLATE THAT OTHER EE WAS WELDING. ON 9-30-94, EE TOLD OTHER EE THAT HE THOUGHT HE HAD BURNED HIS F OOT. ON MONDAY, 10--3-94 AT ABOUT 1:00 PM EE TOLD TEAM LEADER THAT HE WAS GOING TO THE DR,TO SEE ABOUT HIS FOOT, AS HE THOUGHT HE HAD BURNED IT WELDING THE PATCH IN CHUTE LAST WEEK.
September 29, 1994
AL · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS WALKING FRONT IN FRONT OF A SHEARER WHEN A ROCK ROLLED UPON THE HAND RAIL. AS HE TRIED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY, HIS FOOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RELAY BAR AND SKID OF A SHIELD. HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
September 29, 1994
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Saint-Gobain Proppants · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS SECURING DUST COVERS IN PLANT II MILLING AREA. STEPPED ON CLOD OF DIRT, TWISTED ANKLE CAUSING SPRAIN.
Pioneer South Central Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE IS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHAT CAUSED INJURY. HE BELIEVES IT OCCURRED AS HE WAS SHOVELING A ROCK IN A TUNNEL. HE FEL THIS BACK POP AND HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT.
September 29, 1994
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE HILL TOWARD THE HOPPE4R WHEN HE STEPPED ON SOME LOOSE GRAVEL LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL HURTING HIS BACK.
September 29, 1994
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Williamsville Stone Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING AN OFF ROAD DUMP TRUCK ON WILLIAMSVILLE STONE COMPANY PRIVATE HAUL ROAD. AFTER HE DUMPED A LOAD OF MATERIAL, HE TRAVELED ON THE HAUL ROAD, WHICH PASSES UNDERNEATH A BRIDGE . THE BED OF HIS TRUCK, WHICH HAD NOT BEEN LOWERED, CAUGHT THE "I" BEAMS OF THE BRIDGE. THIS CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO COLLIDE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE HAUL TRUCK.
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
YEMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING AGATHERING ARM ON A 12CM CONT. MINER. WHEN HE LIFTED ON IT TO SET IT IN PLACE HE FELT A PAIN AND BURNING IN LOWERBACK.
DUE TO POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS TRACK WAS MUDDY/SLIPPERY FOOT SLIPPED LEFT LEG FELL BETWEEN TRACK & BLADE PUSH ARM LEG WAS STUCK & HE FELL FORWARD SNAPPING LOWER LEG BONE
Morse Brothers Inc · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING MAIN LINE CABLE ON YARDER WHEN THE TOWER COLLAPSED & TIPPED THE YARDER OVER ON ITS SIDE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY AN UNKNOWN OBJECT IN THE HEAD ALSO WAS THROWN OFF TE MACHIN E AS IT TIPPED OVER
September 29, 1994
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Dravo Lime Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPOYEE WAS ON THE MANTRIP GOING UNDERGROUND. T THE MANTRIP CAR JUMMPED THE TRACK. ADN WAS STRUCK BY THE FRONT CAR, CAUSING A SUDDEN MOVEMENT. EMPLOYEE SAID THA TCAUSED HIS BACK TO START HUR TING.
September 29, 1994
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Fleming Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MOVING FORWARD
September 29, 1994
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aggregates West Inc · Fall from machine
EE JUMPED DOWN OFF A LOADER, LANDED ON ONE FOOT AND TURNED AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.
Raging Bull Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING A CABLE STRAINED MUSCLE IN BACK.
September 29, 1994
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Indiana Limestone Company Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE'S HAND SLIPPED FROM JACK CAUSING THE LEVER OF THE JACK TO STRIKE HIM IN THE MOUTH.
September 29, 1994
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
CHANGING THE BIT ON HIS DRILL STEEL & A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & HIT HIM ON THE ARM LACERATION WITH SUTURES
September 29, 1994
IA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cessford Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CLIMBING DOWN FROM CAT HAUL EE STEPPED WRONG AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE.
September 29, 1994
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Pine Hill Materials Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
LABORER USED A GAS DRIVEN PUMP TO REMOVE WATER FROM A SURGE TUNNEL. HE WORKED IN TUNNEL WHILE PUMP WAS RUNNING. LABORER FELT HIMSELF GETTING DIZZY AND TURNED OFF FEED TO CONVEYOR BELT. PLANT O PERATOR WENT TO INVESTIGATE WHY MATERIAL FLOW STOPPED AND FOUND LABORER OUTSIDE THE TUNNEL.
September 29, 1994
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mon-View Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT OF SCOOP TWISTED LOWER BACK.
September 29, 1994
IN · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Indiana Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object
WHILE SITTING DOWN IN THE 2ND OPEN X-C IN #4 ENTRY THE EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS FOOT OUT IN THE LINE OF TRAVEL OF A DIESEL RAM CAR AND THE CAR RAN OVER HIS FOOT. THE CAR DRIVER HAD SOUNNDED THE HO RN THAT HE WAS ADVANCING THHROUGHT HE AREA.
September 29, 1994
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO HIS WORK AREA IN TEH AUTO SHOP. HE STEPPED ON SOME SMALL STONES OUTSIDE THE DOOR AND LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE FELL ON HIS RIGHT ARM AND SAID IT KNO CKED THE WIND OUT OF ME". COMPLAINE DOF SOME NUMBNESS AND PAIN AROUND THE RIGHT ELBOW AREA, AND SOME PAIN INRIBS WITH DEEP BREATHHING. DR VISIT ON 10-11-94 SHOWED HAIRLINE FRACTURE RIGHT ELB
September 29, 1994
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
HE WAS INSTALLING A FEEDER FLIGHT & IT SLIPPED, STRIKING HIS LEFT KNEE. THE REASON FOR THE DELAY IN REPORTING THIS INJURY IS BECAUSE WE WERE WAITING FOR MEDICAL FROM HIS DOCTOR.
September 29, 1994
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
S.M. Lorusso & Sons · Struck against a moving object
BACKING UP TO SURGE PILE. EDGE GAVE WAY. TRUCK ROLLED OVER BACKWARDS OFF THE SURGE PILE.
September 29, 1994
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
EE WAS DROPPING RAILROAD CAR LOADED HANDBRAKE WAS AS TIGHT HIM SO HE JUMPED AND SPRAINED HIS ANKLE.
September 29, 1994
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
MACHINERY
Mfr Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE INDIVIDUAL PICKED UP A POWER WASHER NOZZLE IMPROPERLY. HE PICKED IT UP BY THE NOZZLE END OF THE HANDLE FIRST AND THEN ACCIDENTLY PULLED THE TRIGER. THIS CAUSED WATER TO BE INJECTED UNDER T HE SKIN OF HIS HAND AT A HIGHT PRESSURE.
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE EE REPORTS THAT HE WAS WALKING THRU X CUT AT BOTTOM NEAR MANTRIP STATION WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR.
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
WHILE SWINGING A HEAVY SLEDGE HAMMER DURING REPAIRS, EE STRAINED RT. FOREARM/ELBOW. HE REINJURED SAME THE FOLLOWING DAY CLOSING A VALVE.
September 29, 1994
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Voyager Coal Company · Struck by flying object
POURED COLD WATER ON A HOT COFFEE POT. IT BROKE AND CUT HIS RIGHT FOREARM.
September 29, 1994
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN LEG WHILE DRIVING AN M120 ROCK TRUCK.
September 28, 1994
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE ALLEDGES THAT WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE A ROCK FROM THE PRIMARY THAT ANOTHER ROCK CAME LOOSE AND LANDED ON HIS FOOT.
Drummond Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS MOVING 5 GALLON CONTAINERS OF BRATTICE SEALANT AND HURT HIS LEFT SHOULDER.
Molloy Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON CONVEYOR BELT. STEPPED BACK AND BROKE ANKLE ON SID EGUARD ON NO. 1 CAR.
September 28, 1994
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Struck against a moving object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR AND WHEN HE CAME AROUND A BREAK HE RAN INTO A MINE RIB WHICH CAUSED HIM TO HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST CANOPY.WHEN THE EMPLOYEE HIT HIS HEAD IT CAUSED INJURY TO HIS NECK & BACK.
September 28, 1994
NM · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
San Juan Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
LACERATED EAR AND ELBOW EXITING A SERVICE TRUCK THAT HAD JUST TURNED ONTO ITS SIDE. EE WAS OPERATING THE TRUCK WHEN IT DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER, AND WHEN STEERED BACK ONTO THE ROAD, HE OV ERCORRECTED AND IT TIPPED ONTO ITS SIDE.
Allegheny Mineral Corp · Struck by falling object
THE MAN WAS CLEANING A CRUSHER WHEN SOME RUST FELL FROM ABOVE SOME RUSE EVENTUALLY GOT IN HIS RIGHT EYE REQUIRING PROFESSIONAL HELP TO REMOVE AND COME TIME TO REST THE EYE.
September 28, 1994
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Osborn Coal Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HELPING LIFT HYDRAULIC RAM. OFF TRUCK.
September 28, 1994
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
OTHER
Helvetia Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING ON 9-28-94.
Arjay Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WAS UNLOADING SPEED REDUCER AT END OF TRACK.
Homestake Mining Company of California · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED OFF MOTOR AND SPRAINED ANKLE. LATER IN SHIFT SPRAINED ANKLE AGAIN ON LOOSE GRAVEL. HE WORKED UNTIL THE 11TH OF OCT AND THEN ON THE 11TH HE MISSED HIS FIRST SHIFT.
September 28, 1994
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Limestone Company · Fall from headframe, derrick or tower
WHILE 2 MINERS WERE SCALING THE MINE ROOF IN #7 XCUT, THE BOOM ON THE PITMAN TOWER GAVE WAY AND THE 2 MINERS FELL TO THE GROUND WITH THE BOOM. THE BOOM GAVE WAY AT THE BOTTOM AT THE INTERSECTI ON OF THE REINFORCEMENT GUSSETS.
Cyprus Orchard Valley Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PICKE DUP BELT ROLLER & FELT BURNING SENSATION IN ABDOMEN - POSSIBLE HERNIA.
September 28, 1994
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunray Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING FROM THE 7400 DRAGLINE TO THE 992C LOADER, EMPLOYEE DAVID HERB TWISTED HIS FOOT CAUSING IT TO BREAK. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE WINDY AND RAINY. SURFACE HE WAS WALKING ON WAS MUDDY.
September 28, 1994
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valier Coal Yard · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CUTTING RUBBER FOR SCREEN ON CRUSHER WHEN THE UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEG.
US Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by falling object
EE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF 3" ANGLE IRON OUT OF A SCRAP PILE, WHEN A PIECE OF 12" I-BEAM FELL ON EE'S LEFT FOOT.
September 28, 1994
KY · Coal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
MACHINERY
EE WAS BURNING BEARINGS OFF SHAFT ON A D7 BULLDOZER FINAL DRIVE ASSEBLY THE DAY AFTER HE EXPERINCED A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS EYES WHITE USING THE CUTTING TORCH HE WAS WEARING CUTTING GOGGLES POSSIBLE THE GOGGLENS WER FAULTY.
CRAWLING
Asarco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE SCALING LOOSE ROCKS OF A PIT BENCH, SOME OF THE ROCKS MOVED & EMPLOYEE WENT DOWN WITH THE ROCK SLIKE & LANDED ON HIS RIGHT SIDE. HE STARTED LOSING TIME ON DECEMBER 14, 1994.
September 28, 1994
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Windsor Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
MAN WAS WALKING NEAR THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A STONE CAUSIGN PAIN TO HIS BACK.
September 28, 1994
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A BOLT INTO THE HOLE HE HAD DRILLED. HE SAID THAT HE BENT THE BOLT, INSERTED IT AND WAS PUSHING IT INO THE HOLE WITHH THE WRENCH. HE BOLT BE NT WHEN THE WRENCH HIT IT AND CAUSED IT TO BEND STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE BOLT AND THE FRAME OF THE MINE.
September 28, 1994
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Kiah Creek Mining Company · Struck against stationary object
MNA WAS CROSSING CONVEYOR BELT. BELT WAS NOT RUNNING. BUMPED KNEE AGAINST PIECE OF STRUCTURE.
Holnam Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING WITH MOVING A ROLLCART/ HOPPER WHEN HIS LEFT HAND SLIPPED FROM THE ROPE & HE GRABBED THE RAIL & THE ROLL CART RAN OVER HIS HAND. BROKE THREE FINGERS & LACERATED ONE.
Lorusso Materials Corp · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A BEARING OFF A SHAFT USING A STEEL HAMMER. A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF THE BEARING AND PENETRATED THE EMPLOYEES ARM JUST ABOVE THE CUFF OF HIS GLOVE.
September 28, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Star Contractors Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURE DNOTIFED THE COMPANY FO THIS ACCIDNE TON 9-30-94. ON 9-30-94 HE TOOK HIMSELF TO EMPLOYEE, PAINTSVILL KY. HE IS NOW UNDER THE CARE OF DR BACK SPECIALIST. EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING THE ROOF BOLTER. A MINER CABLE WAS IN THE WAY. WHILE PULLING ON CABLE. HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
September 28, 1994
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Glamis Rand Mining Co · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OEPRATING A HAUL TRUCK. AN ONCOMING TRUCK WAS IN HIS TRAVEL LANE. EMPLOYEE APPLIED BRAKES. TRUCKS COLLIDED AT REDUCED SPEEDING IMPACT SHIFTED EMPLOYEE FORWARD AND HE STRUCK HIS LEG UNDER DASH.
September 28, 1994
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE INJURED EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AREA AGAINST A ROOF BOLT AND COMPLAINED OF SORE NESS AND SUFFERED A BRUISE.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE CRAWLING OVER BOG AND OTHER MATERIAL BETWEEN THE 14TH & 15TH M.E. AT ABOUT #20 XCUT AT OLD BEN MINE #21. THE INJURED SCRAPED HIS LEFT KNEE.
September 28, 1994
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A AIR COMPRESOR HOSE FROM THE HHEEL OF A 1/2 TON CHEV PICK UP TRUCK. JUMPED FROM THE HEEL OF THE TRUCK TO THE GROUND ND INJURED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
September 28, 1994
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Kosmos Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RE INJURY
Greer Limestone Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
WHILE 2 MINERS WERE SCALING THE MINE ROOF IN #7 CROSSCUT, THE BOOM ON THE PITMAN TOWER GAVE WAY AND THE 2 MINERS FELL TO THE GROUND WITH THE BOOM. THE BOOM GAVE WAY AT THE BOTTOM AT THE MINER SECTION OF THE REINFORCEMENT GUSSET.
September 28, 1994
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hobet Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED BENT DOWN TO REMOVE A WALL SPREADER AND SPRAINED HIS MID BACK.
September 28, 1994
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Elm Creek Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STANDING ON PILE UNDER CONVEYOR, LOST HIS BALANCE AND GRABBED FOR CONVEYOR AND GOT ARM CAUGHT IN HEADROLLER.
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
YINJURED WAS BENDING DOWN TO PULL THE CURTAIN OUT FROM UNDER A ROCK WHEN A SLAB OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN BACK RIGHT SIDE OF HIS HEAD.
September 28, 1994
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Lost Mountain Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
COWORKER BACKED 994 LOADER INTO TRUCK DRIVEN BY EE.
ALLEDGEDLY VICTIM PARKED THE DUMP TRUCK OVER TH EPIT IN THE AUUTO SHOP. WHILE WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS INTO THE IT HE SLIPPED FELL FORWARD HITTING HIS HEAD & THROWING HIS NECK BACKWADS AND THE N FELL ON HIS LEFT SIDE DUE TO MUDDY CONDITIONS.
September 28, 1994
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Franklin Industrial Minerals · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING AIR PRESSUR EIN TIRES WHIEL BEING LOADED. EMPLOYEE KICKED TIRE AND IMPACT CAUSED SPRAIN/STRAIN TO ANKLE.
Kimball Sand Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS GETTING DOWN FROM LOADER, MISSED BOTTOM STEP, STEPPED DOWN ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
September 28, 1994
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE BENDING 6 FT RESIN ROOF BOLTS.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE WAS REPLACING CUTOFF VALVE FOR WATER. WHILE JERKING ON HIS WRENCH HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS STOMACH.
September 28, 1994
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Struck by flying object
RUNNNING TRASH COMPACTORS & PIECE OF METAL CAM EDOWN SLIDE AND HIT BACKING LATE AND BOUNCED OFF OF COMPACTOR AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN FACE.
EE WAS CUTTING COAL WITH REMOTE CONTROL MINER HE WAS SITTING BESIDE RIGHT RIB LOADING W CAR. CAP COAL FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS APPROX. 3'WX4'LX4"THICK. EE CHECKED TOP BEFORE SETTING DOWN WAS AL RIGHT CAP COAL HIT EE ON HARD HAT, BACK LEG BENDING HIM OVER BRUISED LEG.
September 27, 1994
KY · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Aero Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS MANEUVERING CONTINOUS MINER WHEN HE GOT HIS TOES UNDERNEATH FLOATING DECK OF MACHINE.
September 27, 1994
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
FLASH BURN TO EYES FROM WELDING RAYS. EE GOT UP TO COME TO WORK ON 9-28-94 AND HAD TROUBLE SEEING.
September 27, 1994
NM · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
OTHER
A LARGE AIR BLAST CAME DOWN ENTRY KNOCKING EMPLOYEE INTO SHUTTLE CAR
September 27, 1994
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Omya Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LOADING BOLLARDS INTO THE BUCKET OF MARKOWSKIS BUCKET LOADER REQUESTED LOADER OPERATOR TO CURL THE BUCKET UP, OPERATOR CURLED BUCKET DOWN INSTEAD ROLLING BUCKET ONTO BOTH FEET.
September 27, 1994
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Stollings Trucking Co., Inc. · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSFERRING COAL IN A TRIPPLE 7 CATEPPILLAR ROCK TRUCK FROM THE PIT TO THE STOCK PILE WHEN HE RAN INTO A HOLE & THIS JOLTED THE EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYER WAS NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL 12/8/94 OF THIS INCIDENT.
September 27, 1994
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Catenary Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object
DEAD BOLT OR PARTS TRAILER DOOR FELL ON MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND. THIS ACCIDENT WASNT REPORTED TIL OCT 25. THE HOSPITAL SCENT THE CONPENSATION FORM TO THE EE ARE THE EE REPORTED IT TO THE OF FICE ON OCT 25.
September 27, 1994
AK · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ryan Lode Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
TIGHTENING THE TRUNION BOLTS DOWN ON D9 CAT AND IN DOING SO, FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER. I WAS USING A RATCHET AND CHEATER PIPE AT THE TIME. THE PULLING MOTION RESULTED IN THE SHOULDER INJURY.
September 27, 1994
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
J L Storedahl & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING UNDER BELT TRACK AND GOT DEBRIS IN EYE.
September 27, 1994
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer South Central Inc · Struck against stationary object
WORKER WAS ON DOZER. HAD BARREL OF OIL WITH 1" CABLE. THERE WAS A BURROW STICKING OUT OF CABLE.THAT CAUGHT HIS HAND & FINGERS. CUT HAND PRETTY BAD.
September 27, 1994
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
A DRUM OF OIL SLID OUT OF THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK. WHEN EE ATTEMPTED TO HELP SLIDE THE OIL DRUM BACK INTO THE PICK UP, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LEFT ARM.
Nevada Ready Mix Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances
THE WORKER WAS FILLING A GAS PUMP WITH GASOLINE & HE DID NOT SHUT THE PUMP OFF & SOME GASOLINE SPILLED ON TO THE ALREADY HOT EXHAUST & CAUSED A BURN TO HIS ARM.
September 27, 1994
LA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Diamond B Construction · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WENT DOWN INTO THE HULL OF BOAT TO DO SOME MAINTENANCE WORK. HE SLIPPED AND FELL. FELT PAIN IN BACK AND TAILBONE.
September 27, 1994
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
welder (shop)
MACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON THE ROLLS AT THE ROAD GRAVEL PLANT WITH THE AUTOMATIC WELDER. IT WAS DARK OUTSIDE. EMPLOYEE HAD ON WELDING MASK. LIGHTREFLECTED OFF OF NEARBY SURFACES AND EXPOSED EMP LOYEE TO HARMFUL LIGHT.
September 27, 1994
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED AFTER SWEEPING & SHOVELING THAT HIS SHOULDER HURT. EMPLOYEE HAD UNDER GONE SURGERY IN OCTOBER 1993 TO REPAIR ROTOR CUFF IN JURY. EMPLOYE RELEASED TO RETURN TO WORK ON 4-18 -94. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE NEVER WAS WELL AND THE PAIN PERSISTS-NO INCIDENT OCCURED.
September 27, 1994
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Arkansas Lime Company · Struck by flying object
EE WASUSING A CUTTING TORCH TO CUT A PATTERN FROM A PIECE OF METAL WHEN A PIECE OF RUST FRM SLAG POPPED UP INTO HIS EYE CAUSING A SCRATCH AND IRRITATION.
September 27, 1994
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining Company LLC · Struck against a moving object
BACKING UP A 773 CAT ROCK TRUCK OPERATOR BACKED THE REAR WHEELS OF TH E773 UPTHE SPOIL BANK THE R. REAR WHEEL CLIMBED THE BANK AND THE LEFT DID NTO CAUSING THE TRUCK TO UPSET.
Al Hamilton Contracting Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE DOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WORK TURNING OVER A FAIRLEAF ON A #4600 MANNITOWOC DRAGLINE, HE GOT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 27, 1994
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING AS WRENCH TO REPAIR A PUMP WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT NECK AREA.
Grand Eagle Mining Corp · Struck by flying object
EE WAS SHOVELING COAL AWAY FROM THE COAL CONVEYOR NEXT TO THE HIGHWALL. EE WAS SUDDENLY HIT BY MULTIPLE PIECES OF ROCK, KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND. THE FALLING ROCK WAS DUE TO A NEARBY BLAST B Y THE BLASTING COMPANY ON THE JOB. AUGERING WORKERS WERE NOT GIVEN ANY NOTICE THAT THE BLAST WAS TO OCCUR.
Adena Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE WAS BENDING ROOF BOLTS AND PULLED THE MIDDLE PART OF HIS BACK.
September 27, 1994
NM · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
OTHER
A LARGE AIR BLAST CAME DOWN ENTRY KNOCKING EMPLOYEE INTO SHUTTLE CAR
September 27, 1994
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS USING WASHDOWN HOSE AROUND AREA OF H/G DRIVE THE CONVEYOR CHAIN HUNG CAUSING A FLIGHT TO BREAK EMPOLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN THE ABDOMEN AREA BY AN OBJECT POSSIBLY THE COVER AT THE END OF THE STAGELOADER
September 27, 1994
VA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
Covenant Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
CUTTING COAL WITH MINER HIT HARD STREAK OF ROCK BOUNCED IN CAPENOY ON MINER STRAINED NECK.
Martinka Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS UNLOADING A BELT ROLLER FROM A PERSONNEL CARRIER & FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK
September 27, 1994
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS SHOVELING BELT WHEN HE SLIPPED ON 6" WATERLINE AND FELL HURTING HIS LOWER BACK.
September 27, 1994
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
MAN STATED THAT HE FELL AGAINST RIB.
September 27, 1994
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object
AS EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING ROOF BOLT A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RT ELBOW & RT RIBS THE ROCK GLANCED OF THE TRS BAR & SLID UNDER THE CANOPY
Mears Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MR KAMMERDIENCER WAS OPERTING A AR4 ELKHORN SCOOP AND WAS TOWING ANOTHER AR4 ELKHORN SCOOP. HE TURNED TO VIEW THE SCOOP IN TOW, CATCHING HIS SHOULDER ON A ROOF SUPPORT RAIL. THIS DRUG HIM BA CK OVER THE REAR BUMPER OF THE SCOOP PINCHING HIM BETWEEN THE ROOF AND SCOOP.
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
INJURED THREW WOOD CHUCKS OVER BELT AND TWISTED BACK.
September 27, 1994
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS WATERING ROADWAYS, DRIVING FORD TRACTOR. HE WAS STOPPED, GETTING OFF FORD TRACTOR. THE RUNNING BOARD OF TRACTOR WAS WET. AS HE WAS GETTING OFF TRACTOR HE SLIPPED AND TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF ON RAIL OF TRACTOR AND PULLED HIS BACK IN DOING SO.
September 27, 1994
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carter-Roag Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
001 SECTION EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ELECTRICIAN CHANGE A WHEEL UNIT ON A SHUTTLE CAR HE DID NOT SAY HE HAD HURT HIS BACK EMPLOYEE WAS OFF FOR A FEW DAYS & I CALLED HIS HOME BUT GOT NO ANSWER ON 1 0-03-94 I GOT A HOLD OF HIM AT HOME & HE TOLD MEHE HAD STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE WORKING ON WHEEL UNIT IMPROPER LIFTING
September 27, 1994
IN · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EE GOT CONCRETE PVER BPPTS DURING CONCRETE POUR. DID NOT REPORT THIS INTIL 10-3-94.
Eighty-Four Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE HHAD BENT OVER TO FIX THE BOTTOM OF THE CANVAS WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM THE RIB AND STRUCK HIM ON TEH BACK OF THE HEAD. SLATE FELL APPROX 5'. CAUSED OF ACCIDENT WAS NOT EXAMI NING AND CORRECTING LOOSE RIBS. NO RULES OR REG WERE BROKEN, NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WAS WORN, MINER PROFICIENCY MAY HAVE BEEN A FACTOR.
September 27, 1994
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED WHILE WALKING IN MUD AND MUCK STEPPED INTO HOLE JARRING BACK. DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 10-17-94. DID NOT REPORT UNTIL 10-19-94.
Lexington Quarry Company · Fall onto or against objects
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING & STANDING ON GROUND & BLACKE DOUT & FELL TO CUT ABOVE LEFT EYE REQUIRED 9 STITCHHES & CUT RIGHT EAR. (6 OR 7 STITCHES).
Solid Energy Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS WORKING ON MINER WHEN THE RUB RAIL FELL OFF AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT.
Eastwood Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING TO LIFT A MOTR INTO THE SCOOTER AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
September 27, 1994
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object
EE WAS BUILDING A WALL IN X CUT 4 TO 5 AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIS INDEX FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. EE STATED THAT HE EXAMINED THE ROOF AND DID NOT SEE ANY ROCK HANGING .
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING THE MINER CABLE WHEN HIS LOWER BACK BEGAN HURTING
September 27, 1994
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE SIDE OF HIS LEFT LEG BY PIECE OF FALLING SHALE THAT FELL FROM THE ROOF BETWEEN THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS THAT HAD BEEN INSTALLED HIS LEG WAS ABRASIS A ND STRAINED FROM THE BLOW FROM THE FALLING MATERIAL.
September 27, 1994
PA · Coal
continuous miner operator, coal mole operator
MACHINERY
New Warwick Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER CUTTING DOWN MINE ROOF THAT WAS PREVIUOSLY BOLTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING AN OVERCAST A ROOF BOLT CAME UP THE CONVEYOR OF THE MACHINE SWUNG AROUND & STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON BACK OF HEAD
Ash Trucking Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EE WAS TAKING DOWN BRATTICE WITH CRIB BLOCK.
September 27, 1994
AL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WALKED INTO SHIELD, STRIKING HEAD.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE ALLEGES THAT AS HE WAS PULLING A ROOF BOLTER TRUNNION JACK (CHANGING OUT JACKS), HE RECEIVED A RT INGUINAL HERNIA. THIS OCCURRED IN UNIT #3. HE WAS SENT TO HOSPITAL ER TO BE CHECKED. ED.
September 27, 1994
VA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bristol Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
KENNY PRATER PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS SHOULDER WHILE REMOVING BOLTS FROM A SHUTTLE CAR.
September 27, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carbon River Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
REBUILDING ENGINE, LIFTING PARTS.
September 27, 1994
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Struck by falling object
COAL BONDED TO THE IMMEDIATE ROOF.
Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING WET MATERIAL ONTO A SUSPENDED CONVEYOR BELT IN THIS PROCESS HE EXPERIENCED LOW BACK PAIN. HE STARTED MISSING WORK DAYS ON 9-28-94.
September 26, 1994
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverside Cement Company · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS STRIKING D/C PIPE WHEN DUST FELL INTO RIGHT EYE.
September 26, 1994
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING ON A CONTAINER OF CHAIN ALONG THE D1L-MAINS TRACK, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Eastwood Construction Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS ROLLING A UNAHAULER TIRE FROM THE ELEVATOR TO A SCOOTER AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE & WAS WALKING BACK TO MINER WHEN HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL TURNING HIS LEFT ANKLE THIS RESULTED IN A SPRAIN
September 26, 1994
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN STATED HE WAS WALKING ACROSS FACE AND TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF ROCK TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.
September 26, 1994
TN · Coal
utility man, errand boy, service truck operator
MACHINERY
U S Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WAS BENDING ROOFBOLTS WITH ROOFBOLTER MACHINE HURT SHOULDER
September 26, 1994
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
MACHINERY
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Struck against a moving object
INJURED WAS OPERATING A SCRAPER IN THE CAT AREA WHEN THE PUSH CAT OPERATOR CAME UP TO PUSH THE SCRAPER.THE PUSH CAT LIFTED THE SCRAPED OFF THE GROUND THEN THE SCRAPER DROPPED TO THE GROUND SHA KING THE SCRAPER AND JARRING INJURED,THE OPERATOR-POSSIBLE FRACTURED RIB.
September 26, 1994
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Cyprus Miami Mining Corp · Contact with electrical current
THE DRIVER (CONNIE) HAD THE TRUCK UP AGAINST THE SOUTH BURM BACKED IN AND RUNNING. AUDIE CAME TO CHECK THE EXCESS OIL IN ENGINE BREATHER. HE ASKED THE OPERATOR TO SET THE BRAKES AND STALL TH E ENGINE UNDER FULL POWER IN REVERSE WHILE HE WATCHED THE BLOW BY AT THE BREATHERS. HE WAS UNDER THE TRUCK LEFT FRONT CORNER WHEN THE TRUCK WAS POWER STALLED. THE TRUCK MOVED UP AGAINST THE
September 26, 1994
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEMMING HOLES.
EE WAS EXITING THE EXCAVATOR WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT KNEE.
September 26, 1994
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Corn Construction Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING A HEAVY FRAME, WAS NOT STANDING PROPERLYAND PULLED A MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.
September 26, 1994
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Concord Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object
AFTER WELDILNG THE HOPPER, EE INJURED HIS HIP WHEN HE BUMPED INTO A STEEL "I" BEAM.
St Henry Tile Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS REPAIRING GARAGE DOOR SPRING HOLDER WHEN THE SPRING UNWOUND, BATTERING BOTH HANDS. L HAND-COMPOUND FRACTURE/LACERATIONS ON L & R HANDS.
September 26, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lost Mountain Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE INSTALLING STEERING CYLINDER ON 28924, EMPLOYEE STATED HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.
September 26, 1994
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Grefco Minerals Inc · Struck against a moving object
BUILDING CRUDE PILEAND DOWN SHIFT MAKING SCRAPER JERK.
September 26, 1994
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED FELT SOME PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK SHORTLYAFTER PUSHING A STUCK PALLET OF BAGS ON 6 A/S ROLLERS.
September 26, 1994
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nally & Gibson Georgetown, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING WASTE MATERIAL FROM U;NDER PRIMARY CRUSHER BELT - FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK - THOUGHT IT WOULD GET BETTER - DID NOT GO TO SEE DOCTOR UNTIL 10-13-94.
Jeddo-Highland Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE GETTING DRILL READY TO DRILL WAS LEVELING DRILL, DRILL TIPPED OVER AND UPSET.
September 26, 1994
OK · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oklahoma Coal Development Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURY DATE REPORTED IS LAST DYA WORKED. TIME AND SPECIFIC DATE OF INJURY IS UNKOWN. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY WAS REPORTS TO OPERATOR PRIOR TO 4 OCT 94. EMPLOYEE REPORTED SORENESS IN LOWER BAC K AND NUMBNESS IN LEG.
September 26, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Charolais Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HIT RIGHT SHIN WITH SLEDGE HAMMER.
September 26, 1994
AL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
DID NOT LOSE TIME UNTIL OCT. 3 AND 4. EE WAS THROWING CRIB BLOCKS ON TOP OF SHIELDS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER..
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects
OPERATING THE MINER ON REMOTE STEPPED ON A ROCK & SLIPPED FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON A ROCK
September 26, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pontiki Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 4' LONG X 2' WIDE X 3" THICK FELL STRIKING THE EE ON THE SHOULDER AND LOWER BACK THE ACCDENT HAPPENED ON 001 SECTION 4 ENTRY.
September 26, 1994
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rauer Coal Corp · Fall from machine
THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE SCRUBBER RAIL OF THE 14CM-1 5 CONTINUOUS MINER ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A ROCK FROM THE TOP OF THE MINER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE MINE FLOO R
September 26, 1994
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Wet Branch Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
RIGHT INDEX FINGER, MIDDLE FINGER AND PALM OF RIGHT HAND.
September 26, 1994
WY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
STRAINED BACK LIFTING 100 LB. SACKS.
September 26, 1994
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS PULLING SHIELDS WHEN A ROCK FELL BETWEEN SHIELDS STRIKING HIM ON LEFT LOWER LEG. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 10-3-94.
Chevron Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET ON A LOCOMOTIVE TO OPERATE IT WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED & HE HIT HIS RT LEG ON THE SIDE & EDGE OF ENTRANCE TO LOCOMOTIVE
September 26, 1994
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING ALONG SUPPLY TRACK ON 12-E SECTION WHEN HIS FOOT STUCK IN MUD, HE PULLED HIS FOOT OUT AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 26, 1994
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Minton Hickory Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE MOVING LOCK WITH SCOOP PASSED THROUGH A SECTION OF LOW ROOF TOP CAUSING SUBJECT MAN TO BE TWISTED OVER WHILE RIDING THE SCOOP STRAINED MUSCLES IN BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE REPORTED HE FELT PAIN IN BACK ON 9-26-94 WHIEL MOVING MINER CABLE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 10-13-94 WHEN HE STATED HE STARTED MISSING WORK.
September 26, 1994
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED WAS HELPING OT PUT A 15HP PUMP UP ON A BRIEDGE CARRIED, WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LWOER BACK.
Milford Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
FREED TUNNEL GATE FELL BEFORE CHAIN WAS SECURE. GLOVE CAUGHT ON WEIGHT ARM-SMASHED LEFT WRIST AGAINST HEAD PULLEY OF FEEDER.
September 26, 1994
PA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
POWERED HAULAGE
Doverspike Brothers Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
WHILE TRAMMING JEFFERY 50/10 MBC. HE WAS PICKING UP BACK BRIDGE AT SAME TIME. DISENGAGED TRAM CAUSE BRIDGE TO PICK UP RAPPIDLY. JAMMING HEAD INTO ROOF. INJURING LOWER NECK AREA.
Drummond Company, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WALKING IN BATTERY CHARGING STATION AND SLIPPED ON WET BOTTOM. HE FELL AND HURT HIS KNEE.
September 26, 1994
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Evergreen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS UNHITCHING LIGHT PLANT FROM 1/2 TON PICK UP. DISCHARGE SLEEVE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY (POSSIBLY CAUSED BY BEING PINCHED AND UNDERPRESSURE AT THE BALL JOINT) EMPLOYEE PUT HAND IN AREA TO FORCE RELEASE. UNIT RELEASED FROM TRUCKPINNING FINGER BETWEEN BUMPER & HITCH.
September 26, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Oak Ridge Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object
BOTLING TOP AND PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL HITTING HIM ON HIS SHOULDER.
September 26, 1994
OH · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Sterling Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS EXTENDING THE ATRS ARMS ONT EH BOLTER AND GOT HIS HAND BETWEEN THUMB AND FINGER, PINCHED BY SUPPORT PAD WHICH PIVOTS ON THE ATRS ARM MUSCLE AND LIGIMENTS BETWEEN THUMB AND FINGER BRUISED OF LEFT HAND.
September 26, 1994
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Cement Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO UNBLOCK SCREW CONVEYOR WITH A STEEL ROD. ROD GOT CAUGHT AND FRACTURED LEFT INDEX FINGER.
Lorusso Materials Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LIFTING A PIECE OF STEEL IN THE WELDING AREA, EMPLOYEE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
September 26, 1994
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Indiana Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE WALKING TO RETRIEVE A PART, THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS KNEE.
September 26, 1994
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C & G Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING MINER CABLE AND TWISTED MUSCLE IN BACK.
Le Sueur-Richmond Slate Corp · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS SLITTING SLATE AND TURNED AROUND STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW AGAINST A STACK OF SLATER LACERATION AND CONTUSION.
September 26, 1994
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Western Fuels-Utah Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING OT MOVE TH EWELDING TRAILER ONTO THE HIHTCH OF A TRUCK. HE WAS PUSHING IT OVER AND HEARD A CRUNCHING IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.
September 26, 1994
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
AAA Monroe Rock Corp · Fall from machine
INJURED FELL OFF A 475 FRONT END LOADER WHILE CHECKING THE RADIATOR WATER LEVEL.
September 26, 1994
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Magma Copper Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN THE MANTRIP WHEN IT DERA ILED WHILE CREW WAS LEAVING AT END OF SHIFT CLAIMANT HIT AGAINST THE BENCH HURTING HIS BACK
September 26, 1994
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MECHANICS WERE WORKING OUTSIDE SHOP AREA. REMOVING REAR END FROM HAND TRUCK. EE WAS PULLING TO TOP CENTER PORTION OF JACK STAND TO GET IN POISTION UNDER TRUCK.L THE PIN SLIPPED OUT OF THE JACK STAND CAUSING THE TOP TO FALL CATCHING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM OF STAND.
September 26, 1994
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
WHILE OBSERVING HIS BUDDY INSTALL A ROOF BOLT ON 12U-1 UNIT. A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK THE INJURED ON THE HEAD AND THEN RIGHT LEG.
September 25, 1994
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
OTHER
Hibbing Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
REOCCURANCE OF OLD INJURY
September 25, 1994
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS ENTERING TRUCK CAB AFTER LUNCH BREAK. HE OPENEDDOOR AND PLACED SOME OF HIS WERIGHT ON IT, EXPECTING DOOR STOP TO WORK. WHEN DOOR DIDN'T STOP, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL APPROX. 10' TO GROUND.
September 25, 1994
KY · Coal
mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS DRILLING SHAFT BOTTOM WITH PNEUMATIC ROCK DRILL, WHILE PULLING STEEL AND DRILL FROM HOLE HE LOST BALANCE, TRYING TO REGAIN BALANCE HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE WHICH X-RAYS SHOWED TO BE BR OKEN THE NEXT DAY.
September 25, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
MARK HAD STARTED DRILLING A HOLE FOR THE FIRST PIN WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK LEFT FOREARM, CAUSING A 1/2" CUT.
September 25, 1994
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING SHIELD AT HEADGATE TO PUSH PAN TO CUT WEDGE. TURNED TO GO TO HEADGATE, CROSBY CLAMP BROKE AND STRUCK EE UNDER EYE.
September 25, 1994
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Larc Coal Inc · Struck by flying object
EE WAS USING 2 CHAIN HOISTS TO PULL SLACK ON BELT IN ORDER TO MAKE A SPLICE WHEN THE PIN THAT HOLDS THE CHAIN IN THE HOOK BROKE AND THE CHAIN FLEW BACK STRIKING THE MAN ON THE LEFT CHEEK BONE.
September 25, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leatherwood Energy Corp Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE ANDA COWORKER WERE MANUALLY MOVING A DEWATERING PUMP TO A NEW LOCATION NEAR THE TURKEY MAINS AREA OF THE MINE. AS THE PUMP WAS BEING PULLED OVER SOME ROCK, THE INJURED EE TRIED TO HOLD THE PUMP STEADY BUT IT SLIDE AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND.
September 25, 1994
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Dog Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
EE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAIN SLATE FULL FROM BETWEEN ROOF AND RIB STRIKING OPERATOR ON HEAD.
September 25, 1994
WY · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triton Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING RADIATOR HOSE ON A FRONT END LOADER. HOT COOLANT SPRAYED ON EMPLOYEE'S STOMACH, CHEST, ARMS, AND LEFT SHOULDER CAUSING 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS.
September 25, 1994
IN · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Inc · Fall from machine
EE SLIPPED OFF THE LUBE TRUCK AND BROKE THE FALL WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. INJURED HIS WRIST.
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED BENT OVER TO PICK UP A WELDING LEAD AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK DETERMINED TO BE WORK RELATED ON 10-4-94.
September 25, 1994
OH · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
ELECTRICAL
INJURED WAS WORKING IN THE AREA OF THE MULE BARN SUMP.HE HAD GONE OVER TO A POWER CENTERLOCATED THERE TO SET THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR A PUMP TO THE ON POSITION.IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE MOTOR FOR THE PUMP WAS IN A SINGLE PHASING MADE AND WHEN INJURED PUSHED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER DOWN A VAST AMOUNT OF CURRENT WAS BROKEN RESULTING AN ELECTRICAL ARC.HIS FOUR RIGHT FINGERS WERE THEN BURNED.
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by flying object
WHILE WELDING A FLOATATION DEVICE PUMP BARDGE A SECTION OF THE DEVICE BEING WELDED EXPLODED INJURING WELDER. INJURY TO LEFT FOOT, RIBS, LUNG, AND SPLEEN.
September 24, 1994
PA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE LIFTING SIDE PANS ON CRUSHER/FEEDER AND UNLOADING SUPPLIES FROM SCOOP FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.LOST TIME BEGAN ON 04-26-94.
September 24, 1994
WV · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Terry Eagle Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING 3 INCH WATERLINE. HE WAS INT HE PROCESS OF HANGING IT SO THAT EQUIPMENT COULD TRAVEL THRU UNDER IT. WHILE HE WAS LIFTING THE LINE TO HANG IT UP, HE SAID HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK .
September 24, 1994
KY · Coal
driller operator
MACHINERY
Becky Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
INJURY OCCURED AT CANFIELD ENERGY EARLIER WHEN EE WORKED THERE. HE HAS BEEN TROUBLE BY MISJURY SINCE. THIS WAS REOCCURRANCED.
September 24, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Golden Oak Mining Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS GETTING INTO THE SCOOP DECK WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK CAUSING PAIN AND DISCOMFORT.
September 24, 1994
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Kerr-Mc Gee Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
THE GETMAN TRACTOR WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER GETMAN, CAUSING THE TRACTOR TO SLIDE. THE EE WEIGHT SHIFTED, CAUSING LOWER BACK PAIN. THE EE STARTED BEING OFF THE JOB ON TUESDAY, SEPT 27.
Quad Fuel Inc · Fall from machine
EE WAS DIRTY FROM WORK AND HAD MUD ON BOOTS. WHEN HE STEPPED ON REAR BUMPER HIS FOOT SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON BACK.
September 24, 1994
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennison Development Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
STRAINED BACK PULLING AND LIFTING PUMP MOTOR OUT OF 21 SC JOY SHUTTLE CAR.
September 24, 1994
NM · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BHP Navajo Coal Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE REPLACING TRACKS ON THE DOZER, THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 20LB SLEDGE HAMMER TO POUND THE TRACKS WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FRAGMENT SHIPPED OFF THE TRACKS CAUSING A PUNCTURE WOUND TO HIS LEFT THIGH.
September 24, 1994
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United States Steel Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
INJURED TWISTED HIS BACK AS HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE MUDDY MINE FLOOR.
September 24, 1994
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN THE MANUAL MVOIN GOF A BARREL OF OIL AND SUFFERED A BACK STRAIN.
September 24, 1994
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dunn Coal & Dock Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS PUTTING A HYDRAULIC HOSE ON AD11 DOZER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE SUFFERED BACK PAIN AFTER SHOVELING ROCK AND BENDING AND LIFTING.
September 24, 1994
IN · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE HELPING MECHANIC INSTALL CIRCLE DRIVE HOUSING ON 16G MOTOR GRADER EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING WHEN IT SLIPPED FROM HIS HANDS LANDING ON THIS RT LEG
September 24, 1994
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Cement Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE MILL ROOM FLOOR ENTROUTE TO OBTAIN A SLURRY SAMPLE. HE SLIPPED ON A WET SPOT ONT EHH FLOOR AND FELL, STRAINING HIS UPPER BACK.
September 24, 1994
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Wingdale Materials LLC · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS BREAKING OVERSIZE WITH A HYDRAULIC HAMMER MOUNTED ON AN EXEAVATOR. WHEN THE HAMMER ALLEGEDLY SLIPPED OF A ROCK JARRING HIS BACK.
September 24, 1994
MT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A BROKEN 6IN FIRE HYDRANT PIPE SAID EMPLOYEE WAS IN AN 8 BOOT HOLE TYING CHAIN TO BROKEN PIPE WHEN PIPE WAS TIED OFF WITH CHAIN & THE EMPLOYEE PULLED ON CHAIN TO GET IT OUT OF HOLE THE PIPE FLIPPED & HIT EMPLOYEE IN HEAD
September 24, 1994
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Haueter Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HITTING ROCK WITH SLEDGE HAMMER FROM GRIZZY PIECE OF ROCK HIT HIM IN THE EYE.
September 24, 1994
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
FELL IN CAB AND HIT HEAD ON WINDOW.
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE REPORTELY WAS ASSISTING AN EMPLOYEE WITH THE INSTALLATION OF STEEL VENTILATION PIPE.
September 24, 1994
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Yuba River Sand & Gravel · Struck by flying object
WALKING BY OTC JAW CRUSHER A ROCK FLEW OUT AND STRUCK HIS SHOULDER.
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AS HE WAS SCALING ROOF WITH A SLATE BAR
Maple Meadow Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING STEEL BEAMS FOR A ROOF SUPPORT JOB WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 9-27-94.
Magic Mining Inc · Struck by flying object
A PIECE OF COAL WENT BETWEEN HIS FACE AND GLASSES AND STRUCK IN HIS EYE. WHILE RIDING A 3 WHEELER UNDERGROUND LEFT EYE.
September 23, 1994
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED RIDING MANTRIP, DID NTO LOWER HEAD TO CLEAR LOW CLEARANCE AREA, STRUCK HEAD AND CAUSED STRAIN TO NECK.
September 23, 1994
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Star Fire Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
BUCKET CAME OPEN OVER TRUCK AND HIT SIDE OF BED.
September 23, 1994
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Croner Inc · Struck by flying object
CHANGING AUGERS AND HOIST CAME BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH BREAKING A TOOTH.
Cyprus Cumberland Resources Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED ASSUMED THE BELT TAKE UP PRESSURE WAS BLED OFF SINCE THE POWER IN THE SECTION WAS OFF. BELT TENSION WAS CONTROED BY A STACKER UNIT THAT HOLDS THE TENSION WHEN OFF. INJURED ATTEMPTED TO LOWER A 10 TON HYDRAULIC JACK USED TO TIGHTEN YIELDABLE TAILPIECE LEGS TO THE ROOF. UPON RELEASING THE JACK, THE TAILPIECE SHIFTED AND HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RELEASE LEVER AND TAIL FRAM
September 23, 1994
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
MACHINERY
Stillwater Mining Company · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS SLUSHING, AS HE WAS SLUSHING THE SLUSHER BUCKED AND HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE.
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STANDING ON A 6 FT LADDER WHEN THE LADDER SHIFTED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HISBALANCE AND BUMP HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST A BELTLINE SECTION.
September 23, 1994
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meridian Gold Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE PRYING LOOSE ROCKS WITH A SHOVEL, PREPARING THE BASE FOR THE LEACH PAD, EE HIT HER KNEE WITH A SHOVEL HANDLE.
September 23, 1994
MS · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Hot Mix Asphalt Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS WORKING NEAR THE EDGE OF THE PIT DISCONNECTING A PIPE TO MAKE A REPAIR. HE WAS PULLED OVER THE EDGE OF THE PIT WHEN THE PIPE WAS CUT INTO HE DID NOT RELEASE THE PIPE AND APPARENTLY THE WEIGHT OF THE PIPE PULLED HIM OVER THE EDGE.
September 23, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
MAN WAS ROOF BOLTING SAME DRAWSLATE HAD FALLEN TO THE MINE FLOOR & WAS SLICK WITH OIL FROM A HOSE BLOWING ON THE BOLTER AS HE WENT TO PUT A BOLT IN THE HOLE HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE SLICK DRAWS LATE AS HE FELL HE REACHED TO CATCH HIMSELF & GRABBED THE BOOM LEVER HIS FOOT SLIPPED UNDER THE ROOFBOLTER BOOM & HE LET THE BOOM DOWN ON HIS FOOT
September 23, 1994
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Reedy Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP, A BELT STRUCTURE RAIL--THAT WAS BEING TRANSPORTED ON THE TOP OF THE SCOOP--SLIDE IUNTO THE OPERTOR'S COMPARTMENT STRIKING HIM ON HIS LEFT EAR.
September 23, 1994
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lyman Richey Corp dba L-R S&G Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AJET PUMP EXTENSION FOR THE DISCHHARGE PIPE, WHEN THE PPIPE ROLLED BACKWARDS TOWARDS THE EMPLOYEE. THE WEIGHT OF HTE PIPE PUSHED THE EMPLOYEE BACKWARDS CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS LOWER BACK. THE EMLOYEE HAD GONE TO CHIROPRACTOR SEVERAL TIMES, WITHOUT ANY BETTER. THE EMPLOYEE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 10-7-94. THE 1ST DAY OF FLOST TIME 10-10-94.
September 23, 1994
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BYA ROCK WHICH FELL BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND THE RIB STRIKING HIS HARD HAT AND LEFT SHOULDER, KNOCKING THE EE TO THE GROUND.
Clean Energy Mining Co. · Struck by falling object
MAN WAS WATCHING MINER OPERATOR IN THE FACE AREA WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE BOLTS, CAUSING ABRUISE TO RIGHT KNEE.
September 23, 1994
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS WALKING IN MUDDY AREA, STEP ON BRIDGE, FOOT SLIPPED AND HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. WORKING IN 13E SECTION, TRACK ENTRY. HE CONTINUED WORKING.
September 23, 1994
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Specialty Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A SIX GALLON WATER JUG INTO OFFICE WHEN HE CLAIMED TO HAVE SEVERE PAIN IN BACK
Jude Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT ON HIS KNEE PAD AND THE BOLT SLIPPED OFF HIS KNEE CAUSING HIS ELBOW TO TWIST AND PULL. INJURED KEPT WORKING AFTER THE INJURY, BUT AS HE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PAIN HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 9-28-94, CEASING WORK ON THAT DAY.
September 23, 1994
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northwest Aggregates · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STEPPED THROUGH HOLE THE TOP PLATE HAD BEEN REMOVED FOR MAINTENANCE AND NOT REPLACED PRIOR TO EMPLOYEE WALKING DECK.
Lion Mining Company · Struck by falling object
WORKER WAS HAULING CRIB BLOCKS INTO MINE ON SCOOP TRACTOR BATTERY END FIRST, AT 17 WALL THERE WERE STEEL BOOMS AND LEGS SET WITH WOODEN CRIBBING ON TOP, THE CLEARENCE IS LOWER THEN TRAVELING P RIOR TO POSSIBLY THE WORKER HAD THE BUCKET TOO HIGH AND CAUGHT ONE OF THE BEAMS KNOCKING CVRIB INTO KITCHEN OF SCOOP CAUSING CRUSHING INJURIES TO THE WORKER AS THE SCOOP KEPT MOVING BROKEN
September 23, 1994
VA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Covenant Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
KEYSTEEL FLEW OFF SHAFT OF FEEDER CRUSHER HIT EE IN FACE IN CUT TO RIGHT SIDE OF FACE CHEEK AREA 10 STITCHES AND MEDICATION.
September 23, 1994
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Badger Mining Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE EE WAS STEPPING DOWN APPROX 28" FROM CATWALK OF LOADOUT TO TOP OF A GBW 6000 RAILCAR, HE LANDED WRONG ON HIS FOOT, TURNING HIS ANKLE.
September 23, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Adena Fuels Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS BOLTING TOP AND WS STRIGHTENING A BOLT THE BOLT TWISTED AROUND CAUSING EE S LEFT KNEE TO STRIKE HEAD ON ROOF BOLTER.
Tommy Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS REACHING ACROSS BELTLINE TO HELP PULL A PIECE OF BELT ONTO STRUCTURE WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
September 23, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Webster County Coal Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE'S LEFT KNEE HAS SOME DEGENERATIVE TEAR LEFT MEDIAL DUE TO HIS RIGHT KNEE NEEDING A KNEE REPLACEMENT CAUSING HIM TO FAVOR HIS LEFT KNEE CAUSING LEFT KNEE MEDIAL MONLGLIS POSTERIOR MARG INS & DEGRENERATE. SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.
September 23, 1994
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
3RT SECTION WALKING NEAR TOOL CAR STEPPED ON A PIECE OF BELTING THAT WAS COVERED WITH COAL SLIPPED AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.
September 23, 1994
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Capital Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
IN #7 HEADING ON 003 SECTION. FACE AREA. INBY INTERSECTION #1433. ROOF BOLTER HAD PULLED INTO HEADING LEFT SIDE OPERATOR WAS GING AROUND BOLTER TO HIS SIDE OF MACHINE. A ROCK FELL ON OPR. SIDE 20FT OUTBY LAST ROW OF BOLTS. ROCK WAS 5"X 2" X14". ROCK FELL FROM RIP AND 1ST BOLT FROM RIB, STRIKING EE ON LEFT SHOULDER AND SCRAPING DOWN BACK.
September 23, 1994
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imc-Agrico · Fall to the walkway or working surface
D/L SETTING ON A 15' TO 20' BENCH BELOW GROUND LEVEL. WALKING DOWN EMBANKMENT, AT THE BOTTOM THE GROUND GAVE WAY UNDER HER FEET CAUSING HER TO FALL TO RIGHT KNEE.
September 23, 1994
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ibold Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS WORKING ONT EH BELT, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL. STRIKING HIM ON THE KNEE.
September 23, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kiah Creek Mining Company · Struck by falling object
CUTTING TIMBER WITH BOW SAW BOW JAW SLIPPED & CUT FINGER ON RT HAND
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RECVERING ROCKDUSTER HOSES FROM TAIL AREA. EMPLOYEE STUMBLES AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.
September 23, 1994
VA · Coal
continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman
OTHER
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STRAINED BACK. CLAIMING RECURRENCE OF 3-5-88 INJURY.
Drummond Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING VENT TUBING FROM A LOADER BUCKET WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL
September 23, 1994
IL · Coal
stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast
MACHINERY
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS HELPING DISCONNECT FILL HOSE FROM TANK DUSTER. TANK WAS FILLED TOO FULL AND HOSE WAS STILL PRESSURED. WHEN THE HOSE CAME LOOSE, IT STRUCK EE IN THE RIGHT WRIST, RIGHT EYE, AND LEFT SHOU LDER, KNOCKING HIM DOWN.
September 23, 1994
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING CABLE CAUSING PAIN IN BACK AND LEGS. DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 11/2/94.
September 23, 1994
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Melvin Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PICKING UP SECTION OF 6" PVC PLASTI CPIPE IWTH OTHE RCREW MEMBERS. WHILE LSIFTING PIPE INJURED STRAINED MUSCLES AND TENDONS IN HIS LOWER BACK. PIPELINE WAS BEING MOVED TO RELOCATE WATER PUMP .
September 23, 1994
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Green Mountain Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
COAL DRILL OPERATOR STATED THAT HE HAD PULLED STEEL BACK TO CLEAN HOLE OUT. AT THE SAME TIME THAT HE STARTED AUGER, EE PUT HIS HAND ON THE AUGER. THE AUGER CAUGHT HIS GLOVE AND PULLED HIS HAND AND ARM AROUND STEEL.
North Branch Coal Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING SCOOP DECK CAN OF SPRAY PAINT WAS COVERED WITH COAL HIT CAN WITH PICKHAMMER CAN EXPLODED SPRAYING HIS FACE WITH PAINT
September 22, 1994
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canterbury Coal Company · Struck by falling object
THE MAN WAS KNEELING DOWN GREASING THE CONT. MINE. ANOTHER MAN WAS ON TOP OF HTE MACHINE WORKING ADN BUMPED A LUMP OF COAL WITH HIS FOOT WHICH FELL AND STRUCK THE VICTIM ON THE SHOULDER.
September 22, 1994
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Warwick Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS HELPING CO WORKERS LIFT A 6 INCH X 25 FT STEEL BEAM INTO PLACE ON A TRACK OVER CAST WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE CONTINUED WORKING EACH DAY BUT ON THIS DATE DECIDED TO GO TO HOSPITAL N0-25-94.
September 22, 1994
WV · Coal
driller operator
MACHINERY
McElroy Coal Company · Struck by flying object
EE WAS DRILLING WHEN A PIECE FROM EXHAUST FLEW INTO HIS EYE.
Gouverneur Talc Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS BARRING CHUNK OF ORE IN HOPPER & FELT PAIN IN GROIN DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION TILL SEPT 30 1994
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE WAS HOVELING RIB WHEN HE SAID HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 22, 1994
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Struck against stationary object
TRAMMING THE SCOOP AND STOPPED IT TO GET OUT. PULLED HIMSELF OUT AND HIT HIS HEAD INTO A RIB PIN BOARD.
September 22, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rawl Sales & Processing Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYE EWAS LOADING ROOF BOLTS FROMA SCOOP ONTO A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. THE EMPLOYEE'S FEET SLIPPED WHILE HE WAS CARRYING ABUNDLE OF ROOF BOLTS AND HE REPORTED HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK RES ULTING IN A SUDDEN PAIN. THIS ACCIDNET SHOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A DEGREE 3, CLASSIFICATION 18 EVENT (DAS AWAY FROM WORK, SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON.
September 22, 1994
IL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
MAN BENT OVER TO MOVE BOTTOM ROLLER AND HE FELT PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN HIS BACK AND LEFT LEG AS HE WAS ATTMPTING TO MOVE THE BOTTOM ROLLER.
September 22, 1994
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY WITH SHUTTLE CAR--JAMMED HIS BACK.
September 22, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
New Horizons Coal Inc · Struck by flying object
BOBBY STATED THAT THE JINER WAS TRAMMING,T HE RIGHT SIDE CAT GOT HOLD OF A WATER HOSE THAT IS NORMALLY USED TO FLUSHED THE SCRUBBER OT. WHEN THE HOSE CAME FREE IT FLEW UP AND HIT HIM ABOVE TH E LEFT EAR, CAUSIGN CONCUSSION.
September 22, 1994
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING MUCK FROM A BELTLINE WHEN SHE FELT A PAIN IN HER LOWER BACK.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MAN WAS PUSHING ON A PRY TO POSITION A ROLL OF BELT ON THE B SHAFT ELEVATOR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT WRIST.
Whitaker Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
YGETTING OUT OF SCOOP DECK AND BEGAN EXPERIENCING CHEST PIAN. DIAGNOSED AS PULLED MUSCLE.
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE LIFTED A 5 GAL BUCKET OF TROLLEY WIRE HANGERS ON TO A JEEP. AFTER PLACING THE BUCKET ON THE JEEP HE FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER.
September 22, 1994
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frick Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object
EE GRABBED ONTO A RUSTY PIPE. DIRT OR RUST FROM THE PIPE FELL INTO THE EE S EYE.
September 22, 1994
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perlite Inc · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM CAB, SLIPPED, GRAPPED HANDHOLD AND SPUN TO HIS SIDE AND HIT HIS RIBS ON THE CAB FRAME.
September 22, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS LIFTING CLUTCH SHAFT FROM TRANSMISSION TO PUT ON WORK BENCH AND WHILE TURNING GOT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
September 22, 1994
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object
INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT AT THE FACE AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD.
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE IS CLASSIFIED AS A SURFACE UTILITY HE WAS CLEANING UP JUNK IN THE OIL STORAGE YARD AT THE CENTRAL CLEANING PLANT WET CONDITIONS DUE TO RAIN EXISTED AT THE TIME OF HIS INJURY HE SLIPPE D ON A PIECE OF RAILROAD IRON RESULTING IN PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK THIS INCIDENT RESULTED IN A STRAIN OR SPRAIN OF THE EMPLOYEES LOWER BACK THIS INCIDENT IS STILL UNDER INVEDSTIGATION AT THIS
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL SPILAGE ONTO RAW COAL BELT WHEN HE STRAINE DHIS LOWER BACK.
September 22, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
POWERED HAULAGE
Cedar Grove Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE MEN WERE INSTALLING SOME BELT STRUCTURE WHEN THE LEG ON THE BELT STRUCTURE KRILLED CATCHING THE END OF HIS EE FINGER BETWEEN THE BELT STRUCTURE WERE THAT HOLDS BELT ON.
September 22, 1994
AL · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CONTROLLING FIRE ON 2 NORTH BELT, EE STRAINED BACK.
Reedy Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS STRIKING A MINER CONVEYOR CHAIN WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER A SMALL PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF OF THE CHAIN OR HAMMER AND PENETRATED HIS LEFT THIGHT.
Western Clay Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS STACKING 100 LB BAGS.
Western Slate Inc · Struck against stationary object
WHILE CLEANING RUBBISH FROM UNDERNEATH A TRIMMING MACHINE WITH A SHOVEL, THE EMPLOYEE LOST THE SHOVEL DOWN THE SLATE CHUTE. HE WENT TO GRAB THE SHOVEL AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT FOREARM ON A SHATE C HIP.
September 22, 1994
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS FILLING BULK BAGS WITH PRODUCT. THE BULK BAG HOLDING ARMS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION, EE STEPPED ONTO THE ROLLER BED OF THE FILLING EQUIPMENT TO ACTIVATE THE HOLDING ARM RELAY, LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL BACK HITTING HIS LOWER BACK.
September 22, 1994
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Boxley Materials Company · Struck against stationary object
WORKING IN A LOW CLEARANCE AREA. THE EE STOOD UP HITTING HIS HEAD ON OVERHEAD STEPS, JAMMING HIS HEAD INTO HIS NECK.
September 22, 1994
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Plourde Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE HAD A SMALL PEBBLE GO INTO HIS LEFT EYE.
September 22, 1994
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arimetco Inc · Fall from machine
INJURED PERSON WORKS FOR ARROW TRUCKING. WHILE TYING DOWN HIS LOAD, HE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF TRAILER. BROKE LEFT ARM AND BRUISED LEFT KNEE.
September 22, 1994
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
EMPOYEE WAS WELDING WAS NOT AWARE THAT THE LENS IN THE HELMET HE WAS WEARING WAS TOO LIGHT EYES BURNED BY INFRAURED RAYS FROM WELDER
Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
HE HAD THE BOBCAT (UNIT #209) STUCK AT THE TAIL OF M-17A. A LOADER (UNIT #65) WAS GOING TO BE USED TO PICK UP HTE BOBCAT. HE WAS TOLD TO STAY AWAY BECAUSE IT COULD BUMP THE GUARD. HE BACKE D UP BUT HAHD HIS HAND ON THE GUARD. THE BOBCAT BUMPED THE GUARD AND PINCHED HIS FINGERS.
September 22, 1994
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
UPON ENTERING MINE PROPERTY WHILE CROSSING RAIL ROAD TRACKS TRUCK WAS STRUCK ON RIGHT HAND SIDE WAS PUSHED DOWN THE TRACKS APPROX 100 FT AND THEN WAS PUSH OFF TRACKS AND CAME TO REST ALONG SID E RAILROAD TRACKS TRUCK FACING AWAY FROM TRACKS.
New Warwick Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A BOTTOM BELT CONVEYOR ROLLER O THE WIDE SIDE OF #3 MAIN BELT CONVEYOR AS HE LIFTED THE ROLLER FROM A BENT OVER POSITION HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK
Hobet Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE, FELL, AND STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW ON A CABINET. X-RAY SHOWED A CHIPPED BONE. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT REQUIRED, NO LOSS OF TIME.
September 22, 1994
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Ridge Coal Inc · Fall from machine
TRUCK DRIVER WAS GETTING OFF OF TRUCK AND SLIPPED AND FELL BREAKING HIS ARM.
September 22, 1994
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pioneer Sand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS STANDING IN THE SHOP TALKING TO ANOTHER EE WHEN SUPPORT LEG FOR A TRUCK TRAILER THAT WERE LEANING AGAINST SOME OIL BARRELS FELL OVER AND STRUCK THE FIRST EE ON HIS BACK. PARAMEDICS WERE CALLED TO STABLIZE AND TRANSPORT TO HOSPTIAL.
September 22, 1994
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
SHOVELING ROCKS UNDER SCREENS IN A BENT POSITION, FELT A SHARP PAIN IN SIDE.
McElroy Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
OUTSIE OF SHOP AT FISH CREEK PORTAL, WHILE WORKIGN ONA ROCKDUST TANK PAD, WHEN PUTTING KNEE DOWN ON PAD AND BRACKET, SMALL SLIVER OF METAL WENT INTO RIGHT KNEE. MAN CONTINUED TO WORK THROUGH 9-26-94, BUT KNEE GOT INFECTED AND THEN BEGAN TO MISS WORK.
September 22, 1994
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Maple Meadow Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEES FOOT WAS ENTANGLED IN A WATER HOSEAS HE TURNED AND BEGAN TO WALK, HE TWISTED HIS FOOT RESULTING IN A FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT FOOT.
September 22, 1994
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Reading Anthracite Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HOSE ON LOADER PULLED OUT OF FITTING & THOUGH SAFETY CATCH STRIKING LOADER WINDOW SMASHED GLASS ON FRONT WINDOW OF LOADER OPERATOR HAD SURFACE CUTS ON NECK & LEFT ARM ALSO 1ST DEGREE BURNS ON NECK & ARM LEFT SIDE
Jeddo-Highland Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING IRON, STRAINED LOWER BACK.
September 22, 1994
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
OTHER
Valier Coal Yard · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS DOING MISC. WORK IN YARD. WHEN DUSTWENT INTO EYE.
September 22, 1994
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andesite Rock Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE ALLEGES THAT WHILE UNLOADING EL JAY COUNTER WEIGHTS, HE PUT HIS RIGHT LEG ON THE WEIGHTS TO HOLD THEM IN PLACE AND HIS RIGHT LEG GAVE WAYAWAY.
September 21, 1994
CO · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bear Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING STEEL TO MAKE FEEDER BREAKER FLYGHTS. HE HAD FINISHED THE LAST CUT AND BEATOVER TO MOVE REMAINING SHORT PIECE OF STEL OUT OF THE WAY, THE PIECE OF STEEL WAS ON THE BAND SAW, ABOUT KNEE HIGH. IN BENDING OVER KERMIT STRAINED HIS BACK.
September 21, 1994
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nazareth Cement Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EE WAS CLEANING #2 ROCK BELT AT TOP OF ROCK ELEVATOR WHEN, WHILE LIFTING AND SHOVELING, FELT PAIN IN HIS RT GROIN AREA. PAIN DID NOT GO AWAY, SO HE WENT TO DR 10-4-94. HE WORKED HIS NORMAL TAS K UNTIL 10-17-94, WHEN HE WENT FOR SURGERY.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS OPERATING A FRONT END LOADER WHEN THE BUCKET CAUGHT THE EDGE OF THE GRIZZLEY BAR CAUSING HIM TO BE THROWN FORWARD. HE HIT HIS HEAD, KNEES & WRIST. HE CONTINUED TO WORK.
September 21, 1994
AL · Coal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Fall from machine
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF A MOTOR GRANDER WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT ON A STEP &FELL BACKWARD THIS RESULTED IN A BACK STRAIN
September 21, 1994
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Brewer Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CLEANING THE TAIL PULLEY ON THE M-70 STACKER WITH A STEEL BAR WHEN THE BAR BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CONVEYOR BELT AND THE PULLEY. WHEN HIS HAPPENED IT PULLED HIS HAND IN THE PULLEY AND CAUSED THE INJURIES.
September 21, 1994
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reynolds Metals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPED BURSITIS IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER OVER A PERIOD OF TIME RELATED TO ACTIVITY IN MOVING WELDINGS LEADS. EMPLOYEE FIRST REPORTED SORENESS IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER 0N 9/21/94. HE DID N OT HAVE WORK RESTRICTIONS OR LOSE TIME UNTIL 1/20/95 WHEN SHOULDER SURGERY WAS DONE.
September 21, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kiah Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT AND FELT HIS BACK PULL. HE DID NOT REPORT THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 4:50PM ON 9-22-94. HE CALLED INTO THE MINE AND SAID HE HURT HIS BACK YESTERDAY.
September 21, 1994
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brushy Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
ROOF BOLTING A HIGH PLACE HE WAS STRAINING TO HOLD GLUE IN HOLE AND TO PUT BELT IN PLACE WHEN HE STARTED HURTING IN STOMACH AREA.
September 21, 1994
IN · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
MACHINERY
DRILLING TOP FOR ROOFBOLT A PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING HIS LEFT HAND
September 21, 1994
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Indian Gap Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS AT #1 HEADING DRILLING TEST HOLE IN TOP UNDER SUPPORTED ROOF. A ROCK APPROX 4" THICK X 4' FELL FROM UNSUPPORTED ROOF. THE ROCK BOUNCED ON MINE FLOOR AND FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT. IT LACERA TED HIS SMALL TOE, REQUIRING 8 STITCHES AND BROKE IT AND TOE #4. HE MAY REQUIRE AMPUTATION OF SMALL TOE. ROCK HIT FOOT ABOVE TOE AREA OF SAFETY TOEBOOT.
William Penn Breaker Inc · Struck by flying object
WHILE DUMPING MAGNETITE INTO CONE, IT SPLASHED UP AND WENT INTO LEFT EYE, SCRATCHING IT. POSSIBLE PIECE OF COAL IN IT.
Wet Branch Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE TAKEN CABLE DOWN FROMS TACKER BELT.
U S Quarried Slate Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLING SLATE BLOCK HAND SLIPPED CUTTING INDEX FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.
September 21, 1994
PA · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against a moving object
EE REPORTEDLY FELT PAIN FROM PERFORMING NORMAL WORK DUTIES.
Midnight Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE SAID CRAWLING CAUSED FLUID TO FORM ON HIS KNEES.
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
ALLEDEGLY, THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 9-21-94 WHILE VICTIM WAS REMOVING A SHEEVE FROM A LATHE. ITSTARTED TO SLIP & AS HE TRIED TO REPOSITION HIMSELF, HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LOWER ABDOMEN. HE DID NOT GO TO THE DOCTORS TO HAVE IT OPERATED ON UNTIL 8/15/95.
September 21, 1994
KY · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
ROCK FELL BETWEEN SHIELDS AND STRUCK LOWER LEFT BACK. NOTE: RUSSELL STARTED MISSING WORK ON 9/27/94.
September 21, 1994
KY · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS STANDING OVER SCOOP DOING MAINTENANCE WORK WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND AND LEG.
September 21, 1994
VA · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object
A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN SHIELD NO. 110 AND 111 AND STRUCK EE ON TOP OF HIS RIGHT HAND.
September 21, 1994
VT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
DROP SLATE ON FOOT LEFT FOOT INSTEP.
September 21, 1994
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Old Ben Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
MAN MASHED LEFT HAND RING FINGER WITH A BELT RAIL WHEN THE CHAIN SUPPORT WAS REMOVED.
September 21, 1994
KY · Coal
longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wolf Creek Collieries Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS CARRYING SHIELDS(BLUE BOX) FROM END OF TRACK TO THE LONGWALL FACE WEIGHT OF BOX BETWEEN (40 TO 50 POUNDS) HE CARRIED ONE AND WHEN HE WAS CARRYING THE SECOND ONE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 21, 1994
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Cyprus Kanawha Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS WORKING ON A DRILL WHEN HIS FOOT WAS PINCHED WITH THE LEVELING JACK OF THE MACHINE.
September 21, 1994
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wysong Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS PICKING UP BUILDING STONE & THROWING IT INTO THE LOADER BUCKET HE THREW ONE PIECE INTO THE BUCKET & IT KNOCKED ANOTHER PIECE OUT LANDING ON HIS LEFT FOOT
September 21, 1994
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE DROPPED A ROCK ONTO THE INSTEP OF HIS LEFT FOOT.
SLIPPED WHILE CLIMBING ONTO LOADER. HUNG ON AND TWISTED HIS BACK. HAS A BULGING DISK AQND IS SUPPOSE TO START THERAPY.
September 21, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Ridge Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
WHILE DOING CLEAN UP WORK SMALL ROCK SLID OFF ROCK PILE & FELL ON EMPLOYEES RT FOOT
Mooney'S Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE CRUSHER WAS PLUGING UP & HE RAN OVER TO SHUT OFF THE CONTROL PANEL STEPPED WRONG ON ROCK FELL DOWN HURT KNEE HURT INSIDE OF RIGHT KNEE LEGIMENTS ETC
September 21, 1994
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING A 5/8 " CABLE AMD STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.
September 21, 1994
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tower Rock Stone Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
ROLLED LARGE ROCK UP TO MOVE OUT OF WAY, KNEELED DOWN TO FINISH MOVING ROCK, TO THE ROCK ROLLED BACK ON TO TOP OF RING FINGER ON LEFT HAND.
September 21, 1994
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Portland Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING BAGS OF MORTAR AROUND IN LAYER FORMING AREA OF PALLETIZER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 21, 1994
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Colloid Company Minerals Group · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING BAGS ON THE 25 LB LINE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
Charolais Corp · Struck by falling object
PIN DROPPED OUT OF BUCKET (SHOVEL) ON LEFT FINGER.
September 21, 1994
VA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ivy Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
YAPPLYING PRESSURE TO STEEL ROD, SLIPPED AND MASHED LEFT THUMB.
September 21, 1994
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
B H Construction · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WAS WORKING ON SIDE OF JAW CRUSHER PULLING ON WRENCH TO TIGHTEN DOWN BOLT. WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND.
EE HAD BROKEN APART A COUPLING ON A TRACKDRILL, AND HAD JUST PUT THE STEEL BACK INTO THE HOLE, AND WAS HAMMERING A BIT WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN.
September 21, 1994
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL DUTIES, EE TWISTED HER RIGHT KNEE.
September 21, 1994
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Battle Mountain Gold Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HAND WAS WORKING ON DUST FOGGER IN MUD, BUT AND SLIPPED ON SOME ROCK ON CONVEYOR BELT TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.
September 21, 1994
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
L G Everist Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE ALLEGES THAT HE WAS JUMPING OFF A RAMP NEAR THE CRUSHER. WHEN HE LANDED HE HIT HIS KNEE ON A ROCK BRUISING HIS KNEE. HE ALSO SAID THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON 3 PREVIOUS OCCASSIONS BEFORE H E CAME TO WORK AT THIS JOB.
Graymont Western Lime Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS POUNDING RAM PINS OUT WHILE IN A KNEELING POSITION. HE COULD NOT INITIALLY WALK THE NEXT DAY WHEN HE GOT OUT OF BED. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 12/7/94.
September 21, 1994
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Terry Eagle Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP SIDE OF TRUCK TO SEE IF BED WAS FULL. FOOT SLIPPED AND HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT HAND PULLING MUSCLE IN LEFT SIDE OF BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BESIDE BELT CARRYING A BAG OF TOOLS. HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPLOYEE WAS STOCKING BOLTER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME ROCKS UNDERFOOT & FELL STRIKING HIS RT SHOULDER & RT KNEE TESTS SHOW A PARTIAL TEAR IN THE RT SHOULDER ROTOR CUFF
September 21, 1994
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Macklin Incorporated · Struck by flying object
WAS GREASING A CONVEYOR & A ROCK COME OUT OF FEED BIN HITTING HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD & NECKHARD HAT WAS ON. CAUSED A CONTUSION TO THE BRAIN& STRAINED NECK.
September 21, 1994
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc · Struck by flying object
HITIN HEAD WITH OBJECT WHILE HAMMERING ON PIECE OF METAL
September 21, 1994
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Justin Energy Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYE EWAS SEALING TOP IN INTAKE MANTRIP ROADWAY. PUL ROCK WITH SLATE BAR. ROCK HIT SLATE BAR, BAR HIT EMPLOYEE ON KNEE.
September 20, 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
Culpeper Stone Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CUTTING BRUSH AT MAIN ENTRANCE WITH GAS POWER BRUSH CUTTER, SLIPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
September 20, 1994
MT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
ROCK BOUNCED OUT OF CONE STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN LOWER BACK. A TEMPORARY GUARD WAS IN PLACE, HOWEVER GUARD WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT EMPLOYEE.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object
MAIN WEST GRADE PIECE OF RIB ROLLED IN PINNING INDIVIDUAL AGAINST FRAME OF MACHINE. MACHINE WASSTATIONARY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT AND NOT IN OPERATION.
September 20, 1994
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dynasty Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS WORKINGO NT EH SURFACE HELPING UNLOAD BELT STRUCTURE FROM FORKLIFT. WHILE STACKING STRUCTURE HE SAID THAT HE HAD STRAINED HIMSELF. NOTE: T HIS WAS NOT A REPORTABLE ACCIDENT UNTIL HE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 9-28-94 DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT.
Anderson Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GOT MINERAL SPIRITS IN EYE.
September 20, 1994
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WALKING ON PAVED SURFACE & MOVED ONTO GRAVEL. TWISTED ANKLE WHICH RESULTED IN AN ANKLE SPRAIN.
September 20, 1994
KY · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS DESCENDING STAIRWAY BETWEEN THE 5TH AND 4 TH FLOORS OF THE PREP. PLANT. INJURED OBSERVED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS IS AN AMENDMENT OT 7000-1 DATED 50-20-89 FOR ADDITIONAL DAYS LOST STARTING ON 9-20-94.
September 20, 1994
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A Lindberg & Sons Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING A METAL DOOR IN LACE ON THE BACK OF THE WASHPLANT SHAKER WHEN SOMETHING LET GO IN HIS LOWER BACK AND HE FELT A SURGE OF PAIN.
Martinka Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE STATED THAT HE WAS STEPPING FROM A PERSONNEL CARRIER TO THE MINE FLOOR (12" STEP) AND SPRAINED HIS KNEE.
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE THROWING A SWITCH ON #2 LW TRACK WITH A BAR, THE BAR SLIPPED AS EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A WOODEN BLOCK WHICH WAS HOLDING SWITCH OPEN.
September 20, 1994
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon New York Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE BANDING A CRATE, FELT PAIN IN NECK.
Basin Resources Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS OPENING THE AIR LOCK DOORS PULLEE THEDOOR OPEN & SPRAINED HIS LEFT WRIST DID NOT BECOME LOST TIME UNTIL 09-22-94
September 20, 1994
AL · Coal
lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS TAKING DOWN MONORAIL AND GOT FINGERS CAUGHT BETWEEN RAILS.
September 20, 1994
WV · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HELPING SHOVEL GOB AT SCRAPER BOARD ON #1 BELT TAILPIECE WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK.
September 20, 1994
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Copperas Coal Corp · Struck by falling object
A SINGLE PIECE OF SLATE FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING THE EDGE OF THE SHUTTLE CAR CANOPY AND SWINGING INTO OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK.
September 20, 1994
WV · Coal
shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Dana Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
SHUTTLE CAR GOT TO CLOSE TO RIB AND DRAGGED SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR'S SHOULDER.
G & P Contractors Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKER COMPLAINS W/KNEE INJURY.
September 20, 1994
UT · Coal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Genwal Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE LOADING 50 LB BAGS OF ROCK DUST, INDIVIDUAL FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
September 20, 1994
WV · Coal
driller operator
MACHINERY
McElroy Coal Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS DRILLING WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE RIB STRIKING HIM ON THE HAND.
September 20, 1994
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Corp · Struck against a moving object
EE WAS DRIVING IN FRONT OF OTHER. OTHER DROVE INTO THE BACK OF EE VEHICLE. SHE HAD LOWER BACK PAIN.
United Clays Of Texas Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE WAS CARRYING ANFO TO BORE HOLE SITE AND STEPPED ON ROCK CAUSING HIM TO TWIST KNEE.
September 20, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Horizons Coal Inc · Struck by flying object
EE SAID WHILE HE WAS USING AN EIGHT POUND SLEDGE HAMMER TO HIT AN ALLEN WRENCH TO REMOVE SOME WHEELUNIT BOLTS, THE ALLEN WRENCH FLEW OUT AND HIT HIS KNUCKLE OF THE MIDDLE FINGER OF HIS RIGHT H AND.
September 20, 1994
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS CARRYING A ROLL OF HYDAULIC HOSE ON HIS SHOULDER, HE TURNE DTO THROW OFF AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THIS EE BACK BEGAN TO HURT AS HE TRIMMED A FRAYED EDGE ON A CONVEYOR BELT.
September 20, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
POWERED HAULAGE
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
THE INJURED WAS IN THE CONVEYOR OF THE FRONT BRIDGE CONVEYOR HANGING CABLE. HIS CO WORKER WASHELPING HANG THE CABLE WHEN HIS KNEE HIT START BUTTON & STARTED THE CONVEYOR.
September 20, 1994
TN · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Global Stone Tenn Luttrell Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INDIVIDUAL WAS WIPING A TABLE AT THE END OF A CONVEYOR BELT & CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE BELT & THE TABLE
September 20, 1994
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATED TO SUPERVISOR THAT HE WAS TRYINGF TO REMOVE ABO HAIRPIN FROM THE GEAR CASE WITH A PRY BAR THE BAR SLIPPED OFF OF THE HAIRPIN THUS CAUSING HIM TO WRENCH HIS BACK DID NOT GO TO D R UNTIL 09-21-94
September 20, 1994
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacer Corporation · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING BRICK ON INSIDE OF BALL MILL AT THE FELDSPAR PLANT HE KNEELED PART OF THE TIME TO DO THIS ACTIVITY HE RECEIVED CONCRETE BURNS ON HIS KNEES EMPLOYEE VISITED THE CLINIC IN CU STER ONE TIME & RECEIVED FIRST AID & MEDICATION 09-23-94 HAD A RECHECK AT CLINIC ON 09-26-94
September 20, 1994
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Magma Copper Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS GRINGING PLATE, THE GRINDER JAMMED UP & CAUGHT HIS FINGER.
Magma Copper Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PULLED MUSCLE SIN BACK (SPRAIN).
September 20, 1994
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mwca Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EE WAS CLEANING THE DIESEL PUMP WITH BRAKE ELECTRIC CLEANER WHEN HE SPRAYED SOME INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. EE SHOULD HAVE BEEN WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES, AND HE WASN'T.
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
TRIPPED AND FELL THRU A MAN DOOR, CAUGHTH HIMSELF WITH LEFT ARM.
September 20, 1994
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Huss Contracting Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
WORKING ON CRANE, WHEN HE PULLED UP ON A BAR AND GOT HIS THUMB PINCHED.
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS HANGING A CUTLER CABLE IN THE BELT ENTRY AND HIS LOWER BACK STARTED HURTING.
September 20, 1994
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Cannelton Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS STANDING NEXT TO SCOOPO WHEN A FLAT CAR WAS MOVED ON TRACK. FLAT CAR STRUCK A BELT WADER IN SCOOP AND PINCHED EE'S LEFT LEG.
September 20, 1994
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fola Coal Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CHANGING A TOOTH ON THE WA 800 ENDLOADER. HE STRUCK THE OLD TOOTH WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER TO REMOVE IT. A PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF AND WENT IN EE RIGHT LEG, MAKING APPROX. A 2 INCH CUT AB OUT 2 INCH BELOW THE KNEE.
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM A CONVEYOR BELT & CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE END OF A POINTED STEEL ROD
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE STATES HE HUNG HIS HEAD INTO A POWER CABLE WHICH WAS SUSPENDED FROM MINE ROOF CAUSED PAIN TO NECK
September 20, 1994
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SRM Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING UP ON RUBBER LATCH THAT SECURES THE DOOR TO THE OFF STICK & AIR VALVES ON 769C TR WHEN HE DID HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK
September 20, 1994
PA · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS OPERATING THE SCOOP TRACTOR AND WAS GOING TO RUN THE SCOOP DUSTER. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN HE SAID THAT HE HAD HIS HAND BEHIND THE PANEL, BUT APPARENTLY HIS HAND WAS OUTSIDE THE CAB. TWO FINGERS WERE SAMSHED BETWEEN THE SCOOP AND THE STOP BUMPER.
September 19, 1994
TX · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Navasota Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATOR OF 85 TON HAUL TRUCK HE NEGLETED TO LOWER BED OF TRUCK AFTER DUMPING HE TRAVELED DOWN ROAD WITH BED RAISED STRIKING THE TOP OF UNDERGROUND ROADWAY WITH THE RAISED BED IMP ACT WAS APPROX 35 MPH HIS HEAD STRUCK THE TOP OFWINDSHIELD OF CAB ON IMPACT SEAT BELT WAS BEING WORN THE TOP OF THE SUPERSPAN MEASURES AT 22FT 8IN HIGH & 28FT WIDE
September 19, 1994
VA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clinchfield Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE DISMOUNTING LOADER, BOTTOM STEP OF LADDER STEPS TWISTED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO GRAB THE GRAB IRON AND STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.
September 19, 1994
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Les Mitchell Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object
INJURED WAS PUTTING A HYDRAULIC HOSE ON THE LOADER HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIT THE CORNER OF HT EHYDRULIC TANK. THE CORNER OF THE TANK SEVERED A TENDON.
September 19, 1994
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Grand Canyon Mining Company · Struck by falling object
EE WAS OPERATING THE OPERATOR SIDE OF THE TD-243 ROOFBOLTER, WHEN A ROCK 6"X 4"FELL FROM THE TOP AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RT HAND.
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED WAS LIFTING A CRANE BASKET INTO THE BED OF A PICK UP TRUCK AS HE DID HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 19, 1994
MN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hibbing Taconite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AND PULLING DIRT FROM UNDER #4 MILL FEED CONVEYOR WHEN HE FELT PAIN INHIS L SHOULDER.
Hobet Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
TURNED SHIELD OVER, GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN SHIELD AND METAL POST ON RBM. CUT FINGER.
WHILE UNLOADING SCOOP HE WAS STRUCK IN THE LEFT ARM. THIS ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE 95 OF 9-20-94.
September 19, 1994
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cyprus Emerald Resources Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THROWING THE MINER CABLE OUT OF THE WAY, PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS DRIVING A KEYBLOCK IN BETWEEN WOODEN SHAFT FORMS WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER, AND MISJUDGED HIS SWING WITH HAMMER, SMASHING HIS FINGER.
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SPRAIN/STRAIN LOWER BACK THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SHOVELING THE 2-SOUTH TAILPIECE WHEN HE STEPPED O A PIECE OF SLIPPERY MINE BELT LOST HIS FOOTING SLIPPED & FELL
September 19, 1994
WV · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tug Valley Coal Processing Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
LIFTING A BAG OF FLOC FROM PALLET FELT A TEARING AND POPPING IN RIGHT SIDE GROIN AREA.
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OUT OF THE 235 CAT BACKHOE. AS HE STEPPED ONTO THE TRACK OF THE MACHINE, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF AND HE HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON THE CAT WALK WHILE TRYING TO CATCH HIMSEL F FROM FALLING.
September 19, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
OTHER
Leatherwood Energy Corp Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS APPLYING ROCK DUST TO THE RIBS AND FACE AREA OF 2 LEFT SECTION 00-5. WITNESSES STATE THAT AS HE WALKED AROUND THE EIMCO SCOOP, HE SCREAMED AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE WAS TRANSPORTE D TO THE SURFACE IN A STUPOR. CAUSE OF ACCIDENT UNKNOWN EXTENT AND OR DAMAGE UNKNOWN. DR RESULTS PENDING. TWO SIMILIAR EPISODES HAVE OCCURED DURING EE.
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE BENDING OVER & THROWING A MINER CABLE AND WATER H OSE OUT OF THE TRAVELWAY.
September 19, 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
West Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP STEPS TO GET ON HAUL TRUCK WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING A PULLED HAM STRING.
September 19, 1994
KY · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
THE INJURED WAS LIFTING HI VOLTAGE CABLE TO HANGWHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 19, 1994
IN · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Coal Company · Fall from machine
EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING DOWN OUT OF HIS OB TRUCK WHEN HE MISSED THE CABLE STEPON THE BUMPER CAUSING HIM TO FALL ABOUT THREE FEET TO THE GROUND HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT BUTTOCK
September 19, 1994
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CUTTING OFF A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 19, 1994
IL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
ExxonMobil Coal USA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR AND RAN INTO RIB CAUISNG HER TO SNAP HER HEAD FORWARD HURTING HE NECK.
Reed Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders
EMPLOYEE FELL FROM LADDER, SPRAINING ANKLE.
September 19, 1994
KY · Coal
driller operator
MACHINERY
Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING SHAFT BOTTOM WITH A ROCK DRILL WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE DRILL UP HE SLIPPED & FELL HE STRUCK HIS BACK AGAINST A WOODEN DRILL HOLE PLUG & THE DRILL FELL ON TOP OF HIM STRIKING HIM IN THE CHEST INJURING HIS BACK
Mountainside Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS HELPING INSTALL EXHAUST SYSTEM ON DRILL. EE WAS HOLDING HAND WRENCH WHILE A SECOND EE WAS USING AN AIR WRENCH. AIR FROM AIR WRENCH CAUSED PIECE OF METAL TO GO INTO EYE.
September 19, 1994
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against stationary object
LOADER OPERATOR WAS CLEANING FACE WHEN BUCKET EITHER CAUGHT THE FACE OR RIB & WHEN OPERATOR ROLLED BUCKET BUCKET POPPED CAUSING THE LOADER TO JERK SUDDENLY THE OPERATOR HIT THE RT SIDE OF HIS HEAD ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAB CAUSING A CONCUSSION
September 19, 1994
NH · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Wakefield Materials Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE CLAIMED ON 9-19 THAT HE WAS SUFFERING FROM OLD INJURY AND NEEDED TIME OFF TO PURSUE TREATMENT. CMC WAS NOTIFIED ON 11-1-94 THAT CONTRARY TO HIS ORIGINAL STATEMENT THIS INJURY WAS A SOFT TISSUE INFLAMATION OF THE RIGHT ARM AND DIRECTLY CAUSED BY THE REPETITIVE MOTION OF SHIFTING 10 SPEED TRACTOR TRAILER.
September 19, 1994
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Watson Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WORKING ON TRUCK BRAKES WHILE LIFTING A WHEEL HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK
EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A HEAVY PIECE OF METAL HE TRIPPED & FELL THE METAL BEAM HE WAS CRRYING LANDED ON HIS LEFT WRIST HE RECEIVED A BROKEN THUMB JOINT IN HIS WRIST
September 19, 1994
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
POWERED HAULAGE
Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc. · Struck against a moving object
HE WAS FILLING THE SAND GATES WITH THE LOADER HETURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONING & WARM AIR CAME OUT HE WAS STILL MOVING WHEN HE STUCK HIS LEFT HAND ABOVE HIS HEAD INTO THE AC VENT TO SEE IF IT WAS COOLING OFF HIS FINGERS WERE HIT BY THE FAN
Buffalo Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
CUTTING INT EH AIR, SPARK FLEW AND FELL INSIDE OF SHIRT SLEEVE, AND BURNT THE RIGHT ELBOW.
Magma Copper Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS SYPHONING GAS OUT OF A PICK UP HE INHALED SOME FUMES SWLLOWED A LITTLE GAS
Tennessee Construction Company · Fall onto or against objects
HE SLIPPED & FELL ON GUARD RAIL CAUSING INJURY TO HIS LEFT ARM & STOMACH HE WAS WORKING AT SHALE HOUSE HELPING TO CLEAN DIRT & LOOSE COAL FROM UNDER SCALES
September 19, 1994
IL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING ROCK CHUTE WHEN A ROCK FRO THE CHUTE STRUCK HIS LEFT FINGER WHICH WAS RESTING ON THE SKIRT BOARD
September 19, 1994
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company Inc · Struck by falling object
EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING VENTILATION TUBING WHEN CHAIN SECURING TUBING CAME LOOSE ALLOWING TUBING TO FALL & STRIKE EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SHOULDER
September 19, 1994
VA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Ridge Lime Company L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE WAS LOADING REBAR STEEL INTO A PICKUP TRUCK &TRIPPED OVER A ROCK FALLING TO THE GROUND.
Magma Copper Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE HAD DRILLING MUD ON HIS SAFETY GLASSES. HE PUT HIS GLASSES ON STILL DIRTY. HE THEN BENT OVER TO ATTACH A LIFTING DEVICE TO A JOINT OF DRILL PIPE. HIS HARD HAT SLIPPED DOWN ON HIS FOREHEAD, HIT HIS SAFETY GLASSES, KNOCKING THE DRY MUD INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.
September 19, 1994
AL · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object
STEPPED ON BOARD WITH NAILIN IT ON 6 SECTION.
September 19, 1994
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING OUT HOPPERS. THE PRESURE OF THE 1" HOSE BENT HIS LEFT WRIST BACK. HE STATED HE FELT PAIN FROM HIS THUMB TO WRIST.
September 19, 1994
UT · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Energy West Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING & CARRYING A PIECE OF 6IN PIPE UP STAIRS
September 19, 1994
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Clas Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN TOP & DRILL STEEL
September 19, 1994
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
LOADER WAS RUNNING HOT-INJURED ATTEMPTED TO LOOSEN RADIATOR CAP-CAP FLEW OUT-HOT WATER STRUCK INJURED ON RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT ARM. INJURED JUMPED DOWN FROM LOADER LANDED ON LEFT FOOT.
September 19, 1994
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stoneco Inc · Struck by falling object
MOVING ROCKS FROM JAW TO WEB FEEDER AND A ROCK FELL AND HIT EE RIGHT OUTSIDE ANKLE.
September 19, 1994
TN · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Tennessee Consolidated Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE LEFT FOOT SLID UNDER THE HEAD OF THE ROOF BOLTER AS THE BOLTER HEAD WAS BEING LOWERED.
September 18, 1994
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
WHILE REMOVING A GRIZZLY PANEL EE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
September 18, 1994
MD · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Mettiki Coal Corp · Fall from machine
PERSON WAS OPERATING LOCOMOTIVE DELIVERING SUPPLIES TO SECTION PERSON LOST CONTROL OF MOTOR & IT BEGAN TO SLIDE HE JUMPED OFF MOTOR & STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST STEEL COAL POST HOLDING A X-BAR UP
September 18, 1994
AL · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS GOING THROUGH AIRLOCK AT OLD #4 KICK BACK WHEN DOOR CAME DOWN ON HIS BACK.
September 17, 1994
NM · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
OTHER
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS NECK. EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING AROUND PERFORMING NO WORK TASKS. THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED ONLY TO TERMINATE CITATION 2930239. THE CITATION WILL BE CONTESTED.
September 17, 1994
IL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WORKING ONA CRUSHERIN PREP PLANT REMOVING BACK PLATE USING COMALONG & ACHISEL WHEN HIS NECK & SHOULDER MUSCLES BEGAN T O STIFFEN UP
Raven Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects
HE WS BUILDING A STOPPING AND WHEN HE TURNED TO PICK UP ANOTHER BLOCK THE STOPPING FELL ON TOP OF HIM FROM THE BACK SIDE CUTTING HIS EAR AND BRUSING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
Laurel Run Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects
YON 7D LONGWALL SECTION INBY FACE AREA IN OLD TRACK ENTRY FELL WHILE WALKING ON OLD MNE BELT STRIKING HER LEFT WRIST ON TRACK RAIL CAUSIGN FRACTURE.
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS OPERATING SUPPLY JEEP, TOP OF CANOPY STRUCK PUMP CABLE HANGER RELEASING CABLE, CABLE STRUCK EE ON BACK OF NECK AND LEFT SHOULDER.
September 17, 1994
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object
THE EMPLOYEE RAN INTO BELT CHANNELS WHILE HE WAS ROCK DUSTING, ALLEGEDLYCAUSING BURNING AND NUMBNESS IN HIS SHOULDERS, CHEST AND LEGS.
September 17, 1994
IL · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE PIN TO UNHOOK A ROCK DUSTER WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED HIS LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER.