Mining Incidents

Mining Incidents in May 2000

All MSHA-reportable mining accidents in May 2000, sorted by severity. Fatalities appear first.

Fatalities
7
Total incidents
1,679
Period
May 2000

Records for this month last updated October 12, 2026.

Top operators this month

  1. 01 Consolidation Coal Company 21 incidents
  2. 02 Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc 19 incidents
  3. 03 Martin Marietta Aggregates 18 incidents
  4. 04 Holnam Inc 16 incidents
  5. 05 Jim Walter Resources Inc 16 incidents

Most recent 500 incidents

Showing the 500 most recent of 1,679 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.

May 30, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wayne Processing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE D6 PANEL IN NO. 4 ENTRY INTERSECTION AT SURVEY STATION NO. 4536. THE FALL WAS APPROX 18 FT LONG BY 20 FT WIDE BY 8 FT HIGH. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEA NED UP.

May 30, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN THE EAST MAINS IN #8 ENTRY #9 X-CUT MEASURING APPROX 60' BY 20' BY 6-9'. THE AREAHAD BEEN SUPPRTED WITH 6' TENSION ROOF BOLTS AND 9' MEGA BOLTS AND TIMBERS. THERE WAS UNDETECTED SLIP IN THE MINE ROOF.

May 30, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #5 ENTRY OF 6TH NORTH INBY #12 CROSSCUT. THE FALL WAS 25' L, 18' W AND 6' THICK. THE FALL DIDN'T AFFECT TRAVEL, VENTI-LATION, OR CAUSE ANY INJURY; IT DID DAMAGE SOME BELT STRUCTURE. AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS.

May 30, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

UJINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL IN THE NO. 1 INTAKE AT BREAK #42 IN THE INTERSECTION. FALL SIZE: 34'X30'X 5-8'. TYPE OF SUPPORT: 5; FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS WITH 5' TENSIONED REBAR WITH METAL STRAPS INSTALLED AS SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTS. THE FALL WAS CLEANED UP AND THE MINE ROOF RESUPPORTED.

May 30, 2000 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND WHEN THE WEEKLY EXAMINER WAS WALKING THE INTAKE AIR COURSE FOR THE 1 RT 2WEST; FALL WAS IN THE BLOCK BETWEEN X CUT 268.25#7 ENTRY. IT WAS 30' X 18' X 5' HIGH; IT WAS IN AN OUTBY AREA & DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, BUT DID BLOCK PRIMARY ES-CAPE ROUTE. THE ROUTE WAS MOVED TO #6 ENTRY; ITWAS CAUSED BY A SLIP IN THE SANDSTONE.

May 30, 2000 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OCCURRED IN CROSSCUT 20 #7 ENTRY IN THE 4LIW AREA OF THE MINE. THE FALL WAS AT AN INTERSECTION AND MEASURED 18' WIDE, 40' LONG, 4-5' HIGH; IT DIDN'T AFFECT EQUIPMENT, PEOPLE OR AIR; IT WAS IN AN OUTBY AREA; CAUSED BY A COAL RIDER AT THE 5' RANGE.

May 29, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MINE NO. #3 ENTRY 6950 WEST, GALATIA NORTH. THE FALL WAS APPROX 10-15' LONG BY 18' WIDE BY 12' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MINERS. THE FALL WILL BE MINED THROUGH.

May 29, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 6TH EASH PANEL BELT LINE AT 62 X CUT #7 ENTRY 255M. THE FALL WAS 35' LENGTH - 25' WIDTH AND 10' HEIGHT. IT WAS AT A 4-WAY INTERSECTION.

May 29, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FPREMAN WAS MAKING EARLY RUN AT 0900. FOUND FALL IN #4 ENTRY, 1 BRK. INBY SPAD #11517 XXXX HAD ABOUT 4' OF ROCK ABOUT 10' LONG ON IT. AT 2330 #5 ENTRY 1 BRK INBY SPAD #11522 FELL ON ANOTHER SL AB R' THICK BACK TO CANOPY. BOTH FALLS 4' H X 20' W X 210' L FELL TO PILLAR LINE.

May 25, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eighty Four Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ALONG THE TRACK ENTRY NEAR WIER SHAFT, AT 6 & 45. VENTILATION NOT AFFECTED.NO INJURIES. FALL IS APPROX 30'L BY 16' W BY 8-10' HIGH.

May 25, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Zca Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE SERVICE HOIST OPERATOR COULD NOT GET BRAKES TO RELEASE ON THE HOIST. ALL UNDERGROUND EM- PLOYEES EVACUATED THE MINE THROUGH THE 2ND WAY OUT. AFTER INSPECTION, ELECTRICIANS FOUND A BLOWN FUSE IN DYNAPAR BREAK GOVERNOR; FUSE WAS REPLACED AND THE HOIST WAS BACK IN OPERATION AT 7:45 A.M.

May 25, 2000 VT · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Baker Slate Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DUMP TRUCK POPPED OUT OF GEAR. TRUCK WENT OVER BERM INTO FILLED QUARRY HOLE. DRIVER ESCAPED FROM TRUCK. DRIVER WENT TO RUTLAND HOSPITAL AND WAS CHECKED BY PHYSICIAN. NO INJURIES WERE FOUND.

May 25, 2000 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF WAS DISCOVERED ON THE 3 NORTH MAINS AT APPROX. 11 PM; THE FALL WASLOCATED IN THE #2 ENTRY, ADJACENT TO THE 8 NW PANEL, 20' OUTBY SPAD #10576. FALL MEASURES AP- PROXIMATELY 70; LONG X 18' WIDE X 7+' HIGH; AREASUPPORTED WITH 6' TENSION REBAR BOLTS. NO INJURIES - NO EQUIPMENT CAUGHT. THIS FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

May 25, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Quality Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL MEASURING 4' BY 16' BY 20' OCCURRED ON #3 BELT OUT BY SPAD NO. 47 (NO. 5 ENTRY) AREA IS TO BE CLEANED AND REBOLTED.

May 25, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
High Splint Coal Llc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN RETURN #1+2 ENTRY ABOUT 500' OFF SECTION AT SPAD #283+284. FELL APPROX 100' LONG 20' WIDE &6' HIGH. CRIBBED & DANGERED OFF THE AREA & MOVED SECTION TO OUTBY FALL AREA, A.

May 25, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Doe Run Company · Accident type, without injuries

HOISTMAN WAS RUNNING HOIST BEFORE SHIFT STARTED AND LOST POWER. CALLED ELECTRICIANS, MSHA WAS CALLED AT 7:30 AM TO REPORT HOIST DOWN. ELECTRICIANS FOUND FAULTY BRAKE WEAR LIMIT SWITCH AND REPL ACED IT. HOIST WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AND MSHA WAS CALLED AT 8:25 AM ON THE SAME DAY.

May 24, 2000 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL HAS OCCURE ON THE L-2 SECTION IN THE#4 ENTRY INBY SPAD #74+50. THE FALL IS A CONTINUATION OF THE FALL WHICH OCCURED 8/16/00 AND IS APPROXIMATELY 90' LONG X 18' WIDE RANGING FROM 4' - 15' HIGH.

May 24, 2000 UT · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
C W Mining Company (Co-Op Mine) · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ONE XCUT OUTBY, #3 BLEEDER MEASUREMENT POINT IN THE NORTH BLEEDER ENTRY. THE FALL WAS CONDINED TO THE XCUT AND DID NOT AFFECT THE AIR OR TRAVELWAY.

May 24, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pen Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL FELL FROM THE NO.1 ENTRY TO THE NO.7 ENTRY OUTBY MMU 002-0, TWO BREAKS INBY EP 1. THE FALL WAS 20' LONG, 20' WIDE AND 4' TO 6' HIGH.

May 24, 2000 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALLING HAS OCCURRED ON OUR BELT TAKE UP UNIT AT SPAD 83 & 90 ON OUR BOB 3 BELT. THE FALL IS APPROX 110' LONG, 18' WIDE, AND VARIES IN THICKNESS FROM 6' TO 10'.

May 24, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rockspring Development Inc · Accident type, without injuries

UPON NORMAL TRAVEL A SMALL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN BETWEEN #3 AND #4 ENTRIES AT SS#6166. THE FALL OCCURRED 3 CROSSCUTS IN BY 1C BELT DRIVE THE FALL WAS APPROX 25 FT IN LENGTH BY 19 FT WIDE BY 4 1/2 FT HIGH. THERE WAS NO INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE FALL WAS NOT CLEANED UP.

May 24, 2000 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Knox Creek Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL OCCURRED BETWEEN THE #1 & #2 HEAD- INGS 2 BREAKS OUTBY THE RACE OF THE #2 HEADING. THE FALL WAS 20' X 30' X 8' THICK. THE TOP WAS SANDSTONE WITH 4' BRUTER BOLTS AS SUPPORT.

May 24, 2000 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lebo Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL APPROX. 20' WIDE X 20' LONG X 10' HIGH IN NO.4 ENTRY AT SURVEY STATION NO. 598.

May 23, 2000 MD · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED AT 21BK ON THE 21 BUTT INTAKE #2 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS IN THE INTERSECTION AND WAS 25 FT LONG X 16 FT WIDE X 7-8 FT HIGH. FALL WAS OUTBY THE SECTION AND NO EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVED AND NO INJURIES OCCURRED. AREA WAS SUPPORTED TO PLAN.

May 23, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED APPROXIMATELY 2 BREAKS OUTBY THE NO. 4 BELT HEAD IN THE NO. 8 RETURN ENTRY OF THE 002-0 MMU. THE FALL IS APPROXIMATELY20' X 20' AND 4-5' THICK; THE ROOF IS BOLTED WITH 42" RESIN BOLTS. THE ROOF IS LAMINATED SANDSTONE AND SLATE AND DAMP.

May 22, 2000 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF MINE ROOF OCCURED IN AN OUTBY RETURN AIR COURSE MINED IN 1999. IT FELL IN A CROSSCUT.IT WAS 35' LONG X 18' WIDE X 5' HIGH. THE CROSS-CUT HAD A SLIP RUNNING DIAGONALLY THAT WAS NOT DETECTED UNTIL IT FELL. IT DID NOT BLOCK PEOPLE,AIR OR EQUIPMENT.

May 22, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hanson Aggregates BMC Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED OVER THE WEEKEND WITH NO PERSONNEL IN THE MINE. THE FALL ENCOMPASSED AN AREA 45' WIDE, 100' LONG , 8' THICK. ADVERSE GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, MUD, SLIPS AND FAULTS WE BELIEVE CONTR IBUTED TO THE FALL. WE STOPPED MINING IN THIS ROOM APPROX. TWO WEEKS AGO DUE TO THESE CONDITIONS.

May 22, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eighty Four Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE #17 CROSSCUT #3 ENTRY OF 7 SOUTH SECTION. THE FALL IS APPROXI- MATELY 25' L X 35' W X 10'-15' H; DID NOT AFFECTVENTILATION, NO INJURIES. FALL WAS ABOVE ANCHOR AGE.

May 22, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Elk Run Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #3 BELT- #5 ENTRY @ #4 CROSSCUT ON 5-22-00 THE FALL MEASURED 20'LX20'WX4'H. FALL WAS INVESTIGATED BY T.L. WORKMAN. MSHA ROOF CONTROL SPECIALIST THIS AREA WILL BE REHABITITATED.

May 22, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
D & K Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK FALL IN #5 ENTRY NEAR SPD #30945 1900' OUT BY 001. WORKING SECTION 20 X 80 X 4 FEET IN TRACK ENTRY WILL NEED TO BE CLEANED UP. WILL TAKE ALL SAFETY MEASURES WHILE CLEANING UP.

May 21, 2000 VA · Coal HOISTING
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

DESKINS B SHAFT SERVICE CASE-AN ELECTRICAL STORM KNOCKED THE POWER ON THE FACILITY. IT WAS RESET. AT APPROX 1:45 AM ON 5/22/00 THIS FACILITY KICKED OFF AGAIN DUE TO A GROUNDED GATE SWITCH AT M INE LEVEL. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED AT 10:50 AM ON5/22/00.

May 21, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solid Energy Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED ON THE #002-0 SECTION, 2 BREAKS OUTBY THE PILLAR LINE, BETWEEN ENTRIES 3 & 4 AT SPAD #10214. THE FALL MEASURED 18' WIDE X 40' LONG X 4' THICK. PASSAGE OF PERSONS NOR V ENTILATION WAS AFFECTED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THIS AREA WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED.

May 21, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT ENTRY #4 ABOUT 6000' FROM THE ACTIVE FACE. THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS 20' X 18' X 8" - 10". THIS AREA IS TO BE REHABILITATED.

May 20, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #4 ENTRY OF THE 6TH NORTH AT THE 1000' STATION. THE FALL WAS 30'LX18'W,AND 6' H. THE FALL DIDN'T AFFECT VENTILATION, TRAVEL, DAMAGE EQUIPMENT, OR CAUSE ANY INJURY. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS.

May 19, 2000 OH · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sterling Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

FLOOR HEAVE OF #1 THRU #7 ENTRIES OF 3-LEFT ROOM OFF OF 1-LEFT SOUTHEAST SUBMAINS. FROM BREAK 1 TO BREAK 12, MOST CROSS CUTS REMAINED OPEN.

May 19, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maple Creek Mining Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN THE NEW EAGLE #1 UNIT (RIPEPI N.)28 X CUT BETWEEN 10 & 11 ENTRIES WHICH OCCURRED DURING PILLAR RECOVERY OPERATIONS USING MOBILE ROOF SUPPORTS; FALL WAS APPROX. 25' LONG, 15' WIDE & 6-10' HIGH & COVERED THE CONTINUOUS MINERFROM BITS TO REAR BUMPER.

May 19, 2000 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Paramont Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROXIMATELY 10PM A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVEREDBY SECTION FORMAN ON 004 SECTION, 4 LEFT MAIN ATSS 20401. THE FALL MEASURED 180'L X 18'W X 5'H. THE AREA WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP AND DOES NOT EFF ECT VENTILLATION OR TRAVELWAYS. ALL ACCESS TO FALL AREA HAS BEEN CRIBBEB AND DANGERED OFF.

May 19, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Garrett Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED IN THE NO 3 ENTRY TWO BREAKS INBY SURVEY, STATION 03-317 MEASURING APPROX 4'H X 20'W X 30'L. THE AREA WAS DEVELOPED 2/28/79.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE #2 ENTRY AT THE 43RD CROSSCUT ON THE 4TH PANEL OFF OF JERRY'S FORK MAINS. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 15' X 25' X 7' THICK.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gemco Energies Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE AREA IS UNDER A OVERLYING HOLLOW NEAR THE OUTCROP. WATER IN THE ROOF IS THE CAUSE. IT IS 4000' UNDERGROUND, 2000' OUTBY THE FACE IN THE RETURN. VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED. 20' X 100' X 6'.

May 18, 2000 PA · Coal MACHINERY
Penn View Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED FAN OUTAGE OCCURRED AT OUR PENNVIEW MINE DUE TO A POWER PROBLEM THAT OUR POWER SUPPLIER TO OUR FACILITIES, EXPERIENCED ON THEIR END. MEN WERE WITHDRAWN FROM THE MINE. THE POWER WA S RESTORED AT APPOX. 0840, THE SAME SHIFT, AND SPECIAL EXAMINATION CONDUCTED BEFORE MEN WERE PERMITTED BACK IN MINE.

May 18, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Inc · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL (1 XCUT INBY SPAD 524), #8 ENTRY. 25' WIDE, 25' LONG, 8-10' THICK.

May 18, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A NORTH LEFT SECTION. A ROOF FALL OCCURED AT THE 334 WALL INTERSECTION IN 35 ENTRY WHICH WAS ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE AND BLOCKED IN THE #5 ENTYR WHICH WAS ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE & BLOCKED IN THE PASS AGE OF MEN. THERE WAS NO ENTRAPMENT OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. THE FALL WAS 28'LX20'WX20'H.

May 18, 2000 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mill Branch Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

THE CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE WAS MINING THE SECOND RIGHT SIDE LIFT OUT OF THE PILLAR FROM THE NO. 2 ENTRY (1 BRK. INBY SE 1991) ON THE 10 WEST 001-0 SECTION. AS THE LIFT HOLED THROUGH INTO TH E GOB, ROCK FELL ON THE RIPPER AND FOULED THE MINER. MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE WAS USED TO FREE THE EQUIPMENT. THERE WERE NOT INJURIES INVOLVED.

May 18, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glady Fork Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OF ROOF - 6' TO 12' HIGH, 18' WIDE, 120' LONG. 6' RESIN BOLTS 6" X 6" PLATES WITH 1/2 HEADERS. LARGE CLAY VEIN PRESENT.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FACE OF 1ST LEFT SUBMAINS, BREAK #56, 3 BREAKS INBY SPAD #273. THE FALL WAS IN #3 ENTRY AND EXTENDED THROUGH THE LEFT XCUT.

May 18, 2000 PA · Coal HOISTING
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

3 NORTH SHAFT THE EMERGENCY HOIST WAS DOWN FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES BECAUSE OF BELT SLIPPAGE AND A DEFFECTIVE SPEED SENSOR.

May 18, 2000 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL MEASURING APPROX 18' WIDE BY 5' HIGH BY 25' LONG IN THE CROSSCUT BETWEEN #5 AND #6 ENTRY ON 002 SECTION, SOUTHWEST MAIN, 1 CROSSCUTIN BY SURVEY STATION 7666.

May 17, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Turris Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT 0530 ON 5-17-2000. LOCATION WAS XCUT 187, ENTRY 3, MAIN SOUTH. FALL WAS APPROX 15' HIGH, 40' LONG, 20' WIDE. AREA WAS MINED MID 1996 AND HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 8' FULL RESIN BOLTS. NO INJURIES RESULTED. APPROX. 50' AT BELT LINE WAS LOST. FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP AND RESUPPORTED USING ARCHES.

May 17, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MINE NO. 5 GALATIA NORTH 4W HEADGATE #2 @ 2050 WEST. THE FALL WAS APPROX 28'L, 25'W, 6-12'THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MI NERS. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. FALL 17G

May 17, 2000 PA · Coal INUNDATION
Rox Coal Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

WHEN CUTTING THROUGH FROM 11 RIGHT #9 ENTRY TO 10 RIGHT #1 ENTRY, SECTION FOREMAN AFTER PRESHIFT DID NOT VISUALLY APPRECIATE HOW A LARGE SHALLOW AREA OF WATER WOULD LOOK IN A MUCH SMALLER, LOW ER CONSTRICTED AREA.

May 17, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rockspring Development Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE BOLTED CROSSCUT BETWEEN #7 AND #8 ENTRIES OF THE UNIT3. THE FALL OCCURRED IN THE LOCC AND MEASURED 40' LONG BY 18 1/2 FT WIDE BY 5 FT THICK.

May 17, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coal Miners Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 1ST EAST PANEL OFF 2ND NORTH #4 ENTRY AT SPAD # 13+00 IN THE #2 DAVIS SLAM. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 30' X 20' X 12'-14'. THE FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP . ALL ENTRANCES HAVE BEEN FLAGGED AND TIMBERED EXCEPT THE ONES THAT WE ARE LOADING FROM.

May 16, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN MAIN EAST INTAKE ENTRY #2 BETWEEN #14 AND #15 CROSSCUTS. AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED BY 5' & 6' CONVENTIONAL TYPE ROOF BOLTS. ROOF FALL OCCURRED DUE TO THE ADVERSE CONDITIONS ABOVE ANCHORAGE OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS. THE AREA WILL BE CLEANED UP AND RE- SUPPORTED.

May 16, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF THE ROOF OCCURRED ON #4 UNIT, #2 ENTRY, 60 FEET OUTBY SPAD #30189, 180 FEET OUTBY THE DUMPING POINT, 3RD MB PANEL, NO VENTILATION, EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL WERE AFFECTED. THE FALL WAS 100' X 20' X 6'.

May 16, 2000 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coastal Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT #3 ENTRY SURVEY STATION #1594 MEASURING 70' LONG X 20' WIDE X 0-10' DEEPNO EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVED. THE VENTILATION WAS NOT DISTURBED; NO INJURY INVOLVED; THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. ROOF BOLTED WITH 6' ANCHOR BOLTS FULLY GROUTED AND SUPER BOLTS 8' OR LONGER

May 16, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE RELY ENTRY ON 310 BELT IN THE 22ND CROSSCUT. THE FALLWAS APPROX 40' BY 20' BY 7' THICK.

May 16, 2000 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN UNIT #4, THE FACE OF #3 ENTRY. THE FALL STARTED NEAR THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS EXTEND UP INTO THE UNSUPPORTED AREA OF 32' CUT AND FELL OUTBY THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS APPROX. 6 ROWS. THE HEIGHT OF FALL AT THE PEAK POINT WAS 7', THE ENTRY WIDTH 17'9". THE ROCK FELL ON CONT. MINER AND COAL HAULER, CAUSED BY A ROLLING SLIP & COAL RIDER.

May 16, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tjs Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED THE #3 ROOM OF ROOMS LEFT OFF 1 RIGHT AT SURVEY STATION #3210 AND CONTINUED UP BELTLINE TO SURVEY STATION #3211. FALL WAS APPROX. 100' LONG, 19' WIDE, 6' HIGH ( PLUS?) AREA BOLTED WITH 6' HY-TEC BOLTS. ROOF FALL CAUGHT OUR LO-BELT DRIVE AND APPROX. 100' OF BELT STRUCTURE. AREA TIMBERED AND DANGERED OFF, MOVED SECTION OUT OF THAT AREA OF THE MINE.

May 16, 2000 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Knox Creek Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL WASDISCOVERED WHILE MAKING OUTBY'S ON THE OLD #4 MAINS IN THE INACTIVE BELT ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 40' X 40' X 6-8' THICK AND FELL IN AN INTERSECTION. 1 BREAK INBY SPAD 679.

May 16, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Garrett Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED IN THE NO.5 X-CUT ONE BREAK INBY SURVEY STATION 903 MEASURING APPROX 6'H X 20'W X 40'L.

May 15, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
American Rock Salt Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

EES WERE CUTTING OFF BOLTS OF BRACKETS FORE REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY UTILITIES IN THE PRODUCTION SHAFT WITH CUTTING TORCH. SOME HOT SLAG FELL TO THE 620' LEVEL OF THE SHAFT AND CAUSED METHANE TO S TART ON FIRE. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED IMMEDIATELY.

May 15, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 003-0 MMU IN THE #2 ENTRY AT THE 18TH CROSSCUT. THE FALL WAS APPROX 60' BY 20' BY 4' THICK.

May 15, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
D & K Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DISCOVERED ROOF FALL IN #6 ENTRY 1500' OUT BY 01WORKING SECTION. USING 4' RESIN BOLTS ADVANCED APR. 8 MONTHS. DOES NOT AFFECT TRAVEL OR AIRWAYSWILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. SET TIMBERS CRIBS AND DA NGER OFF. NEAR CO. SPD 30909 - 20' X 80' X 4'.

May 15, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wayne Processing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND ON THE MMU-002-0, 5 BLOCKS OUTBY THE SECTION LOADING POINT IN THE #3 TO #2 ENTRY XCUT, 1 BLOCK INBY SPAD #8941. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 6'X8' AND SUPPLEMENTED WITH CA BLE TRUSSES. THE LENGTH OF THE FALL IS 115' X 8'HIGH X 18' WIDE.

May 15, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 001 MMU WHILE RETREAT MINING IN THE #3 PILLAR. THE FALL WAS APPROX 60' BY 20' BY 10' HIGH.

May 15, 2000 IA · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bruening Rock Products Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN ABANDON HEADING NO DAMAGE OR INJURYFILED 30FT OF HEADING BELEIVE THE AREA ABOVE HEADING IS OLD RIVER CHANEL DUE TO WATER EROSION LOST ROOF SUPPORT NO WAY OF KNOWING THIS AREA WAS AS LARGE OTHER AREA OF MINE ARE OK

May 15, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keith Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

EMPLOYEES WERE PILLARING AND HAD PULLED INTO A FRESH BLOCK AND GOT 1 LEFT HAND LIFT AND THEN LOADED 3 CAR ON RIGHT LIFT, WHEN THE TOP STARTEDWORKING AND THE MEN LEFT THE MINER; THEN THE TOP FELL IN FROM A LARGE SLIP IN TOP COVERING THE MINER COMPLETELY.

May 15, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lone Mountain Processing LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN B-PANEL RETURN BETWEEN X-CUT #15 AND #16. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 6 X 20 X 18. NO ONE WAS IN THE AREA AT THE TIME OF THE FALL.

May 14, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 005-0 IN THE 12TH CROSSCUT IN THE #3 ENTRY AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE 3 LEFT CROSSCUT. THE FALL WAS APPROX 100' LONG BY 20' WIDE BY 12' THICK.

May 14, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol Of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT 15 BRK ON THE #8 BELT, 1 BRK INBY SPAD #2063. SIZE OF FALL WAS APPROX 35'W X 37'L X 6'H. NO INJURIES, VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERUPTED, BELT WAS CAUGHT, TH E AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT CONSISTING OF 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS. FALL HAS BEEN CLEANED UP.

May 14, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
PENNAMERICAN COAL L P · Accident type, without injuries

A NEW ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN B-BUTT SECTION OF #5 ENTRY. LAST OPEN CROSSCUT AT SURVEY STATION 19+45. FALL IS APPROX. 60' LONG BY 4-5' HIGH BY80' WIDE; AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS AND IS DANGERED OFF AND DOESN'T AFFECT VENTILA- TION OR EXCAPEWAYS. CAUSE OF FALL WAS ROOF FAILURE CREATED BY BOLTS WHICH CREATE A BEAM.

May 13, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eighty Four Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE SOUTH MAINS AT THE #77 1/2 CROSSCUT IN THE AFFECT VENTILATION NO INJURIES. THE FALL WAS AT OR ABOVE THE ANCHORGE IN AN INTERSECTION.

May 13, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Addington Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON 5/13/00 A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN #1 ENTRY APPROX 4000' OUTBY SECTION. FALL WAS APPROX 30'L, 12'W, 10'H. NO INJURIES OR ESCAPE INVOLVED. FALL WAS REPORTED BY PHONE SHORTLY AFTER DISCOVE RY TO MSHA AND STATE.

May 12, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mon-View Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE WEST MAINS SECTION (MMU 074) BELTLINE; THE FALL IS ATSURVEY STATION 5+68 ENTRY #5. FALL WILL AFFECT PRODUCTION FOR SEVERAL SHIFTS. FALL IS APPROXI- MATELY 7' HIGHER THAN MINE ROOF, 18'-35' WIDE & 20' LONG. AREA IS DANGERED OFF AND RECORDED IN EXAMINERS BOOK.

May 12, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED IN THE NORTH WEST MAINS INTAKE X-CUT 57 IN THE #7 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX 19'L, 24'W, 6-6.5'H. THE AREA WAS MINED APPROX 1/5/95 AND SUPPORTED WITH 6' BOLTS.

May 12, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Accident type, without injuries

B2 UNIT-FALL OCCURRED IN THE B2 UNIT, AT XCUT #24, #2 & #3 ENTRY, SPAD #55927. DIMENSIONS: H:6', 2:18', L:120'. GEOLOGY--SOFT MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE. ROOF SUPPORT: 5' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS.

May 12, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED ENTRAPPING THE CONTINUOUS MINER ON 005 MMU, WHILE IN PROCESS OFPILLAR RECOVERY. CONTINUOUS MINER HAD SPLIT A PILLAR THROUGH & WAS IN PROCESS OF PULLING THE RIGHT WING WHEN A SLAB OF ROCK FELL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER, CATCHING THE HEADS

May 11, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
High Splint Coal Llc · Accident type, without injuries

FOUND ROOF FALL IN INTAKE ABOUT 1000 FT OFF SECT AT SPAD #852 IN #4 ENTRY OF 1 SOUTH MAINS. ITS APPROX 20 FT WIDE AND 25 FT LONG AND 5 FT THICK. ROOF WAS BOLTED WITH 48" RESIN BOLTS. THE AREA HAS BEEN CRIBBED, TIMBERED AND DANGERED OFF.

May 11, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE #8 ENTRY OUT BY #4 SECTION ON MAINS ONE BREAK IN BY SPAD 220. FALL WAS APPROX 30 FT LONG BY 20 FT WIDE BY 5 FTHIGH.

May 11, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Canterbury Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A NEW ROOF FALL WAS FOUND ON THE OLD C-MAINS TRACK ENTRY APPROX 13 X-CUTS OUTBY H-MAIN BELT. SIZE OF FALL IS APPROX 90'L, 19'W, 4'H. AREA BOLTED WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED U P AND IS DANGERED OFF. FALL NOT OBSTRUCTING VENTILATION OR ESCAPEWAYS.

May 10, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hecla Limited · Accident type, without injuries

A 74 M ROCKBURST WITH AMG. OF 3-5 ON THE RICHTER SCALE OCCURRED IN THE MINE. THE BURST DAMAED 593-05 SLOPE. NO ONE WAS IN THE AREA AT THE TIME OF HTE BURST AND NO ONE WAS INJURED.

May 10, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ELECTRICAL
Leadville Mining & Milling Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AT 12:50 PM THE CORE DRILLERS LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HELPER WENT TO CHECK THE CONTROL AND SAW SMOKE. THE DRILLERS WENT TO THE STATION CALLED THE HOISTMAN AND OTHER CREW. A SMALL 480 V TO 120/240 VOLT STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMER HAD FAILED. FUSE PROTECTION SHUT-DOWN POWER NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE. CREWS WERE EVACUATED.

May 10, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED WHILE TRAVELING THE NEUTRAL ENTRY AT SURVEY STATION #547 #3 ENTRY. THE FALL MEASURED 80' LONG X 20' WIDE X 42" THICK. ALL ENTRANCES HAVE BEEN BREAKE RED OFF. PASSAGE OF PERSONS AND VENTILATION WAS NOT AFFECTED. AREA WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED.

May 9, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Banner Coal & Land Co. · Accident type, without injuries

A VOID WAS FOUND IN #3 ENTRY ON TUNNEL SECTION. IT'S DIMENSIONS ARE 3' X 3' X 1' AND IS LOCATED 100' OUTBY SPAD #1143.

May 9, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MINE NO.5 1ST EAST SUBMAIN OFF OF THE 7TH SOUTH - #3 ENTRY AT 5258'EAST. THE FALL WAS APPROX 38'L, 18'W, 7-8'THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATI ON OR PASSAGE OF MINERS. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

May 9, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 006-0MMW IN THE 35TH CROSS-CUT IN THE 13TH PANEL RT OFF SUBMAINS. THE FALL EXTENDED THROUGH THE CROSSCUT FROM THE NO. 1 ENTRY TO THE NO. 3 ENTRY AND WAS APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET THICK.

May 9, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED SOMETIME BETWEEN 5-8 AND 5-10. WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED BY THE MINE FOREMAN WHILE HE WAS CONDUCTION HSI PRESHIFT. THE FALL WAS LOCATED AT THE 52ND XCUT OF THE NO. 5 EAST MAIN INTAKE AIR COURSE. THE ROOF FALL MEASURED APPROX. 30' LONG, 18' WIDE, AND 10' THICK.

May 8, 2000 WV · Coal INUNDATION
Dana Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MINING #3 ENTRY 160' INBY SPAD 1530, ENCOUNTERED AN UNCHARTED BOR HOLE, ALLOWING A LARGE INFLOW OF WATER ONTO SECTION.

May 8, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wayne Processing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED AFTER A SHORT CUT WAS TAKNE. THE UNBOLTED AREA FELL SHORTLY AFTER CM LEFT THE ENTRY AND THE FALL ENTERED BACK 5 ROWS OF BOLTS WITHIN MINUTES AFTERWARD.

May 7, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Elk Run Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED BY THEMINE FOREMAN. THE FALL MEASURED 30'L X 18'W X 4'THICK & IS LOCATED IN #3 ENTRY, 1 BREAK INBY SPAD 6643. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 48" BOLTS THE FALL IS ABOUT 14,800' FROM THE FACE AND WAS REHABILITATED.

May 6, 2000 WV · Coal HOISTING
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

THE ELEVATOR PROCESSOR WAS DAMAGED BY A STORM AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. NO INJURIES RESULTED FROM THIS OCCURRENCE.

May 6, 2000 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Meadow Branch Mining Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

DISCOVERED ROOF FALL AROUND 2:30 AM ON 5/6/00. FALL WAS ABOVE ANCHORAGE LOCATED ON 2 SOUTHWEST, 20 FT LEFT OF SPED 1345 BETWEEN #4 ENTRY AND 3 ENTRY. FALL 10' HIGH 18' WIDE 35' LONG. WILL N OT BE CLEANED UP. CRIBS AND 8 FT BOLTS PUT IN.

May 6, 2000 UT · Coal INUNDATION
Energy West Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE TO A LIFT JACK BRACKET ON THE SLOUGHING PLATE OF THE SHEARER. DURING THE WELDING OF THIS BRACKET A COUPLE OF SMALL METHANE FEEDERS WERE IGNITED AND EXTINGUISHED WITH A WASH DOWN HOSE.

May 6, 2000 IL · Coal HOISTING
Consolidation Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ON SATURDAY MAY 6, 2000 THE BRAKE SOLENOID BURNED UP ON THE WASON HOIST ON #1 BRAKE. OCCURRED AT 7:50 AM REPAIRED BY 9:15 AM.

May 5, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
F-M Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

THERE WAS A HORSE BACK FELL IN RETURN #4. CRIBS HAVE BEEN SET AND DANGER OFF. NO ONE WORKS IN THE AREA OUTBY SECTION 1500.

May 5, 2000 UT · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lodestar Energy, Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 5TH WEST AT X-CUT #31. THE #1 ENTRY, THE FALL MEASURED 16'WX9'HX40'L, BLOCKING THE PRIMARY/INTAKE.

May 5, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Genesis Inc · Accident type, without injuries

SLATE ROOF WITH SLICK IN SIDE ABOVE ANCHORAGE ZONE WITH 42" RESIN BOLTS INSTALLED INT HIS AREA.

May 5, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED IN 6TH LEFT PANEL OFF 1ST LEFT SUBMAIN #3 ENTRY #9 CROSSCUT. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20 ' X 40' X 48".

May 5, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Cargill Salt · Accident type, without injuries

LATCHING WHEEL ON PRODUCTION SKIP WAS SHEARED OFF. MINE PERSONNEL WERE EVACUATED.

May 4, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tanoma Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL IN THE E20 WORKED OUT AREA, AS AN EXTENSION OF E18 PILLAR AREA, IN L2 ENTRY, 3 X CUTS IN BY SURVEY 2209. THE FALL MEASURED 20' BY 20' AND UNKNOWN HEIGHT. THE AREA WA S SUPPORTED BY 5' RESIN BOLTS ON 4' BY 4' MAX CENTERS.

May 4, 2000 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Regent Allied Carbon Energy Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DISCOVERED A ROOF FALL ON THE INTAKE IN #3 ENTRY APPROX 400' UNDERGROUND FROM THE SURFACE AT SPAD #15. THE FALL WAS IN AN AREA THAT HAS BEEN CRIBBED OFF FOR APPROX 2 MONTHS OR LONGER. THE FALL IS APPROX 12'W, 5'H, 15'L. THIS ENTRY WAS NOT BEING USED AS A TRAVELWAY.

May 4, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wesley Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE 14-3 JOY MINER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE PILLERLINE AFTER MINING WAS COMPLETED IN THE #1 ENTRY SPAD #117 WHEN THE INTERSECTION FELL & CAUGHT THE CUTTER HEAD ONLY Y

May 3, 2000 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tjs Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #3 ENTRY ALONG 6 SOUTH #2 BELT, AT SURVEY STATION #2938. FALL WAS APPROX 25'H, 20'W, 20'L. FALL WAS CLEANED UP BEING IT WAS ON THE BELT LINE. AREA HAD BE EN BOLTED WITH 6' MY-TEC BOLTS.

May 3, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL OCCURRED ON #1 UNIT, AT #3 ENTRY AND CROSSCUT BETWEEN 3-4 AT 4+90. DIMENSIONS OF FALL 20' X 70' X 6'. NO INJURIES, NO EQUIPMENT.

May 2, 2000 MD · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF ROOF OCCURED ON THE 21 BUTT WORKING SECTION AT #22 BK OF #2 ENTYR. FALL WAS IN THE INTERSETION (3-WAY) FOR THE CROSSCUT FROM #2 ENTYR TO #1 ENTRY. FALL WAS 21'LX21'WX6'H. NO EQUIP MENT INVOLVED AND NO INJURIES. AREA WAS SUPPORTED TO PLAN, HA DSLICKSIDE AND LAMINATED ROOF.

May 2, 2000 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE SERVICE ELEVATOR AT THE CEDAR CREEK PORTAL WAS OUT OF SERVICE FROM 9:30 PM UNTIL 11:00PM DUE TO THE SECONDARY SLOW DOWN SWITCH ON THE BUFFER.

May 2, 2000 UT · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Energy West Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN EE WAS MAKING THE PUMPS IN THE BLEEDER ENTRIED OF THE LONGWALL AND DISCOVERED THAT A CAVE HAD OCCURRED 100' INBY THE 7TH RIGHT ENTRIES. THIS CAVE WAS IN A X-CUT THAT WAS USED AS A WALKWAY, BUT THESE ENTRIES ARE COMMON AND YOU COULD TRAVEL EITHER WAY. THIS CAVE WAS ABOUT 30' WIDE BUT YOU COULD NOT TELL HOW HIGH OR HOW LONG.

May 2, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Magic Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE #1 UNIT IN THE #6 ENTRY IN THE LAST OPEN X-CUT AT SPAD 12 AND 15 TO 13 IN THE THIRD NORTH PANEL OFF THE THIRD EAST. ROOF FALL WAS 18' WIDE, 50' LONG, 15' HIGH.

May 2, 2000 SD · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Homestake Mining Company of California · Accident type, without injuries

ON 5-2-00 THE #6 SHAFT MAN HOIST WAS DISABLED DUE TO THE HOIST COMPUTER MOTHERBOARD. THE #6 SHAFTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION. PROBLEM CORRECTED AT 11:55 AM.

May 2, 2000 MD · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mettiki Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON THE 20 BUTT INTAKE #2 ENTRY #48 BK. FALL IS OUT BY SECTION AND WAS IN INTERSECTION (3-WAY) AND INTO CROSSCUT FROM #2- #1 ENTRIES. FALL WAS 25 FT LONG BY 30 FT WIDE BY 7-8 FT HIGH. NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED AND NO INJURIES. AREA WAS DEVELOPED 11-99.

May 2, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED IN THE 5TH NE PANEL ON THE #2 UNIT IN THE #2 ENTRY - 3 X-CUTS INBY THE SECTION TAILPIECE. THE FALL WAS APPROX 19'W, 5.5'H, 40'L. DUE TO AN UNDETECTED SLIP. THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 5' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

May 2, 2000 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clinchfield Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED DURING RETREAT MINING. AS CONT. MINER WAS BACKING FROM CUT THE ROOF MEASURING APPROX. 15' W X 20' L X 3 1/2'H, FELL ONTO MINER. A RETRIEVER WAS USED TO REMO VE MACHINE FROM FALL AREA, NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OCCURRED. AREA WAS TIMBERED OFF AND MINING RESUMED ON NEXT PILLAR.

May 1, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OUTBY #4 MAIN EAST SEAL. APPROX. 500' OUTBY MAIN EAST #4 SEAL. DIMENSIONS--6'H, 9'W, 180' L. GEOLOGY--SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE. ROOF SUPPORT--6' CONVENTIONAL BOLTS.

May 1, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED IN THE 5TH NE PANEL IN THE #1 ENTRY X-CUT 46 AND 46 2 X-CUTS INBY THE TAILPIECE. THE FALL WAS DUE TO AN UNDETECTED SLIP. THE FALL WAS APPROX 75'L, 20'W, 5'HIGH. 5' FULL Y GROUTED BOLTS WERE BEING USED.

May 1, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS 70 FT BY 19 FT BY 4 FT.THIS ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY RESIN BOLTS WITH SHALE AS OVERLYING STRATA. THIS AREA WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED.

May 1, 2000 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coastal Coal-West Virginia, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FELL ON CONTINUOUS MINER WHILE PILLARING 2ND LIFT OUT OF BLOCK AT SPAD #31858. THE ROCK COVERED THE HEADS OF THE MINER. APPROX 11' X 4' X 2'). THIS OCCURRED IN 002 SECTION. THE VIOLATIONS OF PILLAR PLAN WERE OBSERVED.

May 1, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF THE ROOF OCCURED ON THE #3 UNIT, #5 ENTYR, 2ND S.W. SUBPANEL, ONE CROSSCUT OUTBY THE DUMPING POINT. THE FALL WAS 30'LX20'WX5'T. NO EQUIPMENT VENTILATION OR PERSONEL WERE AFFECTED.

May 1, 2000 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Magic Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS FOUND BY 3RD SHIFT MINE FOREMAN ON THE #1 UNIT AROUND 0600. THE ROOF FALL WAS IN THE PILLAR LINE BETWEEN THE 1ST & WND LINE OF RETURN ROOMS AT SPAD #10+50 IN THE #3 RETURN ROOM. THE FALL WAS 30' LONG, 18' WIDE, 8' HIGH. THE SECTION HAD ALREADY MOVED OUT OF THIS AREA. INVESTIGATED BY MSHA 5-1-2000.

May 24, 2000 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator Fatality · FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Martin County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

THE DECEASED WAS OPERATING A FRONT END LOADER MOVING COAL FROM A STACKER CONVEYER BELT WHEN A PORTION OF HIGHWALL FAILED AND STRUCK THE LOADER. ONLY A FEW SECONDS OF WARNING WAS GIVEN PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE PORTION OF HIGHWALL THAT FELL MEASURED APPROX 160 FT LONG BY UP TO 60 FT HIGH AND THE THICKNESS RANGED FROM FEATHEREDGED TO 10 FT.

May 20, 2000 NE · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand Fatality · OTHER

WAS NOT WEARING LIFT JACKET WHEN CLEANING OUT DEBRIS FROM CUTTERHEAD, FELL INTO WATER AND DROWNED.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator Fatality · IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Addington Mining, Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE CONTACTED A 20 INCH HIGH PRESSURE GAS LINE WITH HIS LOADER BUCKET WHILE REMOVING OVERBURDEN. AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN WHICH HE WAS BURNED WHILE TRYING TO GET AWAY. HE PASSED AWAY AS A RESULT OF THESE BURNS ON 5-19-00.

May 12, 2000 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · MACHINERY
Buchanan Production Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING THE MINER OUT OF THE #3 HEADING LEFT BREAK WHEN HE GOT PINNED BETWEEN THE MINER AND THE RIB.

May 9, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer Fatality · MACHINERY
Hallelujah Mines · Struck against stationary object

A FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON OR NEAR THIS CLAIM WHEN A BULLDOZER OVERTURNED ON A STEEP GRADE. ACCORDING TO WHITNESSES THE INDPENDENT CONTRACTOR BECAME OVERLY AGGRESSIVE. ATTEMPTING TO PUSH A B OULDER DOWN A HILL LOSING CONTROL OF THE DOZER. INVETIGATES INDICATE THE DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

May 8, 2000 KY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Lodestar Energy Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROCK TRUCK, DUMPING INTO HOLLOW FILL #6. HE BACKED TO THE DUMP AND THEN REPOSITIONED TRUCK. AT THIS TIME THE TRUCK WENT OVER THE HILL. HE WAS THROWN FROM THE TRUCK AND RECEIVED FATAL INJURIES.

May 1, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE

WAS INSTRUCTED TO HOW OUT OF ANOTHER PIT. THE EE MADE THE TRONSITION WITH NO PROBLEM. ON THE EE'S LAST LOAD BEFORE THE END OF THE SHIFT, FOOT DEEP POOL OF WATER. AFTER EVENING THE WATER THE EE RAISED HIS TRUCK BED & TURNED HIS WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON. THE EE THEN EMPTED TO EXIT FROM VEHCILE ONTO A DIRT ENBANKMENT THAT WAS ABOUT 2 FT AWAY. THE EE DID NOT MAKE IT TO THE ENBANKMENT AND D

May 31, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING MATERIAL INTO A DRILL HOLE AND FELT A PAIN. REPORTED INJURY 6/9/00.

May 31, 2000 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dravo Lime Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ON 5-31-00 WAS PUSHING BEAM INTO PLACE OVER GRATES, EXPERIENCED PAIN TO GROIN AREA. AT THIS POINT AND TIME EMPLOYEE REPORT ONLY. EMPLOYEE HAD A INGUINAL HERNIA.

May 30, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Seubert Excavators Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING TEAR DOWN JAW CRUSHER AND THE PIN ON THE HYDRAULIC JACK STUCK SO HE WAS HOLDING IT ON IT WOULD OPERATE CORRECTLY AND THE JAW SLIPPED AND SMASHED HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN THE JAW F RAME AND WINGWALL. HIS THUMB WAS REATTACHED AND HAS MORE SURGERIES TO HAVE DONE IT.

May 30, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
West Greene Sand & Gravel-Div/Afton Trucking Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ADJUSTING CONVEYER BELT AND BOLT ADJUSTING GOT TIGHT. USED SOCKET AND BREAKER BAR TO LOOSEN, BOLT STARTED TO TURN FREELY AND PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN BREAKER BAR AND STEEL PLATE.

May 30, 2000 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gibson County Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WASTAKING TWIST OUT OF WINCH CABLE WHEN HE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT IN SHIVE BLOCK, CUTTING FOUR FINGERS OFF ON LEFT HAND.

May 25, 2000 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Giant Cement Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE AN OBSTRUCTION FROM A SMALL SHREDDER WHEN IT AUTOMATICALLY STARTED IN REVERSE DIRECTION INJURING HIS LEFT THUMB AND INDEX FINGER.

May 23, 2000 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

B1 UNIT - EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MAKE BELT MOVE; AS HE WAS INSTALLING A 42" TOP ROLLER, HE FELT APAIN AND A BULGE IN THE RIG SIDE OF HIS GROIN. DID NOT START MISSING UNTIL 6/5/00. TURNED IN PAST 10 DAY LIMIT DUE TO WAITING ON DR. REPORT. HERNIA WILL BE REPAIRED 6/19/00.

May 22, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AN OFFICE COPIER MACHINE AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HANDING IT OFF TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT GROIN. THERE WAS SOME SLIGHT SWELLING AND PAIN IN THE AREA OF THE INJURY.

May 21, 2000 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Coal Miners Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS ON RIGHT SIDE OF BOLTER WHILE OPERATOR WAS TRAMMING FORWARD FOR NEXT ROW OF BOLTS & BOLTER SLID OVER & GOT ON HIS RIGHT HAND MASHINGTHE ENDS OF HIS RING, MIDDLE & POINTER FINGERS. INJURED WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. THE END OF HIS RING & POINTER FINGER (FROM LAST JOINT) WAS REMOVED.

May 20, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HOISTING
Covia Solutions Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SUPERVISING 3 MAINTENANCE WORKERS TO REPLACE AN IMPELLER ON PUMP. PUMP WAS LOCATED IN A CONCRETE CHAMBER BELOW GROUND LEVEL. ONE OF THE WORKERS HAD ATTACHED THE CHAIN WITH A NUT AND BOL T FROM THE 1-TON HOIST TO THE TOP CENTER LIFT RING OF THE PUMP HOUSING IN ORDER TO TIP THE HOUSING AWAY FROM THE PUMP. WHEN IT DID SO, THE 120# HOIST FELL APPROX. 12' DIRECTLY ON TOP OF SUPER

May 16, 2000 UT · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
C W Mining Company (Co-Op Mine) · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WATCHING MINER CABLE. HAD HAND ON SHUTTLE CAR WHILE IT WAS BEING LOADED. THE TAIL OF THE MINER SWUNG AROUND AND SMASHED FINGERS INTO SHUTTLE CAR. TIPS OF THE MIDDLE AND RING FINGERS WERE AMPUTATED.

May 16, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGED HE HURT HIMSELF WHILE SHOVELING AROUND THE PLANT.

May 16, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING A FOOT BEARING. IT LACERATED HIS MIDDLE FINGER AND AMPUTATED THE TIP OF HIS RING FINGER (LEFT HAND).

May 15, 2000 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Parker Northwest Paving Co Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CHANING BOTTOM TRACK ROLLS ON D9-2 ON D9 CATERPILLR. BRACE THAT WAS HOLDING TRACK FRAME SUSPENED BROKE, CAUSING TRACK FRAME TO DROP, PINNING RIGHT HAND UNDERNEATH AIR WRENCH. AND SMASHING HA ND.

May 14, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
U S Borax Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

THE EE STATES HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PLACE A RUBBER PATCH OVER A HOLE IN THE 10 MOL DRYER FEED SCREW HOUSING. HE USED HIS RIGHT HAND TO PUSH THE EXISTING PATCH OF THE HOLE. IN DOING SO, HIS GLOV E WAS PULLED INTO THE SCREW, AMPUTATING HIS THUMB TO THE FIRST KNUCKLE.

May 12, 2000 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Unknown operator · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROCK BOLTING IN ENTRY 1A AT 15+20 XCUT OM THE 3RD EAST MAINS WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT OF A SLIP, MEASURING 50'L X 12' W X 2 1/2'H. THE ROCK FELL ONTO ATRS, PINNING EE TO THE MINE FLOOR. EE WAS REMOVED FROM MINE & TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL.EE HAS BROKEN VERTEBRAE AND IS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY.

May 12, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Royal Cement Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE WENT TO SOUTH PRECIP. ROTARY CLOSEST TO STACK, REMOVED GUARD TO SEE WHE ROTARY WAS NOT TURNING, AND THE ROTARY STARTED TURNING. THE EE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER WAS CAUGH IN THE PINCH POINT BETWE EN THE DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKET. EE'S LEFT INDEX FINGERNAIL AND PORTION OF FLESH WAS NIPPED OFF.

May 11, 2000 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jarisa Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO LINE UP A HOLE TO CONNECT A BLADE JACK WHEN THE JACK SLIPPED AND SMASHED THE END OF HIS FINGER. THE INJURED FINGER WAS HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

May 11, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilden Mining Company L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING IDLERS FOR REPLACEMENT. TOREMOVE THESE IDLERS YOU HAVE TO LIFT THEM UP ANDPULL THEM OUT. WHILE DOING THIS TASK, HE FELT A DISCOMFORT IN HIS RIGHT SIDE OF HIS GROIN. DIAGN OSIS OF HERNIA MADE ON 5/19/00. UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME WHEN SURGERY IS TO BE DONE.

May 10, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Robertson's Ready Mix, Ltd. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CARRYING A BAG OF POLYMER AND SLIPPED.

May 9, 2000 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bridger Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ATTACHING A CYLINDER TO A MOUNTING BRACKET ON A TOW-HAUL TRAILER HITCH. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LINE UP THE CYLINDER AND BORE HOLE ON MOUNTING BRACKET, THE EMPLOYEE PLACED TWO FINGERS INTO THE BORE HOLE TO CHECK FOR ALIGNMENT. THE TOE OF THE HITCH SUDDENLY DROPPED, WHICH CREATED A PINCH POINT. THE TIPS OF THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND MIDDLE AND RING FINGE

May 9, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southdown Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP A BAG THAT HAD SLIPPED FROM HIS HANDS. HE WAS LIFTING A 50 POUND BAG OF GRANULAR LIMESTONE UP FROM THE FLOOR WHEN HE FELT A PULL AND BURNING SENSATION IN HIS LOWER RIGHT ABDO MEN. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HERNIA AND WORKED UNTIL 5/12 WHEN HE WENT FOR SURGERY CONSULTATION. SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR 5/16/00.

May 7, 2000 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

1/C SECTION RECOVERING TRACK AND TRACK TIES. USING A BAR TO ROLL THE RAIL OFF THE TIE. THE RAIL ROLLED BACK WHILE HOLDING BAR. FELT PAIN IN LOWER ABDOMEN. LOST WORK DAYS BEGAN 5/8/00.

May 6, 2000 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ON THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE WARE HOUSE UNLOADING A CONTINUOUS MINER TAIL ROLLER ASSEMBLY FROM A SHIPPING PALLET. HE LIFTED THE ROLLER, THEN CARRIED IT DOWN TO THE LOWER LEVEL WHEN H E EXPERIENCED A KNOT IN HIS LEFT GROIN. HE CONTINUES TO WORK, BUT IS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON 6-1-00.

May 5, 2000 PA · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U. S. Operating Services Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A NUT WITH HIS RIGHT HAND, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING THE BOLT WITH ANIMPACT WRENCH. THE NUT DISLODGED FROM A FIXED BAR, THE BOLT AND NUT TURNED PINCHING THE EMPLOYEE 'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER OFF BETWEEN THE NAIL BED AND THE FIRST KNUCKLE.

May 5, 2000 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Ohio County Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A ROOFBOLT WITH THE DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLT. HE WAS OPERATING THE OPERATOR'S SIDE. HE WAS INSTALLING A BOLT WHEN HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BOOM OF THE BOLTER. IT CUT OFF THE END OF HIS INDEX FINGER.

May 4, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver MACHINERY
Unknown operator · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED EE STOPPED TO ASSIST ANOTHER EE WITH THE BELT ON A WATER PUMP. THE INJURED EE REACHED DOWN TO CHECK THE TENSION ON THE BELT. ANOTHER EE PRESSED THE STARTER BUTTON RESULTING IN THE VICTIM TO LOOSE THE TIP OF HIS LEFT INDEX FINGERIMMEDIATELY.

May 3, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE REPORTED ON 5/3/00 THAT HE HAD SUFFERED A HERNIA AT SOME TIME WHEN HE PICKED UP A 4' PIECE OF PIPE. ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTABLE UNTIL 6-6-00.

May 1, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
United States Pumice Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SAWING STONE ON BANDSAW WHEN ROCK TURNED DRAWING EE'S RIGHT HAND INTO BLADE, REMOVING TIP OF 3RD FINGER.

May 31, 2000 PA · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kocher Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PRYING ROTTEN WOOD FROM OUTSIDE OF MINE PORTAL, EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON LEG WITH A PIECE OF FALLING WOOD.

May 31, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator POWERED HAULAGE
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P · Struck against a moving object

THE OPERATOR WAS WATERING HAUL ROAD, STOPPED AT TOP OF HILL & STARTED TO BACK UP; IT WAS TOO WET AND HE LOST AIR PRESSURE, GOT OUT OF GEAR & DROVE TRUCK INTO BANK. WATER TRUCK STOPPED, THEN W ATER IN TANK SHIFTED FORWARD, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO ROLL ON SIDE.

May 31, 2000 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Locust Grove Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS CLIMBING THE LADDER TO GET ON HIS DOZER WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS UPPER RIGHT ARM. NOTE: EE CONTINUED TO WORK AND DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THAT TIME. AS HIS CONDITION WORS ENED HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AND HAD SURGERY10-10 TO CORRECT HIS CONDITION.

May 31, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hecla Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED HIT BACK WHILE GETTING OUT OF A MAN CARRIER.

May 31, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Highland Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED, WHEN LOWERING WHEELS ON MSA ROCK DUST TRAILER, FELT PAIN TO RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 31, 2000 AL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE FELT PAIN IN KNEE WHILE WALKING DOWN SLOPE. EE STARTED MISSING WORK 6-13-00.

May 31, 2000 PA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANDLING ROOF SUPPORT POSTS FROM PILE, PILE SHIFTED AND I' POST STRUCK EE ON LEFT LITTLE FINGER CAUSING LACERATION & BRUISE REQUIRING 7 STITCHES.

May 31, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Naoma Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS LOADING A S-CAR WITH THE MINER WHEN A ROCK 10' X 0-12" THICK POPPED OFF THE RIB STRIK-ING HIM ON THE HEAD, NECK & SHOULDER; IT KNOCKEDHIM DOWN TO THE MINE FLOOR. HE WAS TAKEN OUT- SIDE AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.

May 31, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Plum Run Stone Division/Davon Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A LARGE BEARING FROM ITS HOUSING TO REPLACE THE BEARING. HE WAS DRIVING A BEARING OUT OF A HOUSING, WHEN IT SLIPPED OFF AND SMASHED HIS LITTLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

May 31, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cardinal Stone Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS SQUATTING DOWN PUMPING WATER OUT OF A HOLE PRIOR TO LOADING A SHOT, WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TO THE RIGHT INJURING HIS RIGHT THUMB.

May 31, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AROUND THE CRUSHER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. BECAME LOST TIME ON 6/2/00.

May 31, 2000 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mc Elroy & Wilken, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CLEANING THE GUARD ON THE RETURN IDLER ONSPOMAC CONVEYOR, WHEN HIS SHOVEL CAME IN CONTACTWITH CONVEYOR. THE SHOVEL KICKED BACK, PINNING HIS THUMB BETWEEN SHOVEL & GUARD AND RIPPING RT. THUMBNAIL.

May 31, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rilite Aggregate · Struck by falling object

WHEN LIFTING A SCREEN INTO PLACE IT SLIPPED OUT OF HAND AND FELL ON LEFT LEG CUTTING THE LEG.

May 31, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B R & D Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS THROWING FEEDER CABLE OVER OUT OF THE ROADWAY. EE STATE THAT WHEN HE THREW THE CABLE AGAINST A TIMBER IT FELL OVER AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND HIS HAND WENT NUMB.

May 31, 2000 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Energy Fuels Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED AND HIT FACE ON TRUCK BED, CHIPPING TOOTH. WENT TO DENTIST. TOOTH GOT INFECT, MISSED WORK ON 6-13, 6-14, 6-15. MINER STILL OFF WORK AT TIME OF REPORT.

May 31, 2000 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS TRIPPED BY A SCAR CABLE. HE FELL ONRIGHT SHOULDER AND BACK. HE WAS WORKING IN THE 1ST WEST MAIN SECTION.

May 31, 2000 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coastal Coal-West Virginia LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUT OF THE LUNCH ROOM AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. THIS HAPPENED ON MAY 31, 2000 BUT THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL JANUARY 3, 2001.

May 31, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Foster Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING LOADER FROM BUCKET USING A SLEDGE HAMMER UPON STRIKING TOOTH A SLIVER OF METAL BROKE OFF AND PENETRATED LOWER LEG.

May 30, 2000 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Monterey Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLAIMS THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN A PRIMARY REFUSE ELEVATOR DRAIN WITH A METAL ROD HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 30, 2000 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING A SHUTTLE CAR BREAKER JUMPER BOX WHEN HE SUFFERED A LOW BACK STRAIN.

May 30, 2000 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK LOADING BELT STRUCTURE INTO THE SCOOP BUCKET.

May 30, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
H C Spinks Clay Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WORKING ON UNDER-CARRIAGE OF D-6 DOZER USING HAND GRINDER, AND IT JAMMED AND KICKED BACK ON EMPLOYEE HITTING HIM IN THE MOUTH AND A CUT ON LEFT ARM.

May 30, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Laurel Creek Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING 4" WATERLINE ACROSS BELT LAYED WATERLINE ON TOP OF RAILING AND WENT TO PUSH IT ACROSS, PULLED SOMETHING LOOSE IN LEFT SHOULDER.

May 30, 2000 PR · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cantera Carraizo Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS GOING DOWN OFF THE MACHINE FOR COVER A HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 30, 2000 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Magic Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED PARTY WAS RUNNIGN THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE REACHED DOWN TO PULL THE MINE CABL OVER , HE HEARD A POP IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

May 30, 2000 PA · Coal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
PBS Coals, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CREW WERE REBUILDING 2 SETS OF BELT LINE STRUCTURES. ONE SET WAS BEING HOISTED BY A CRANE AND THE BACK DRIFTED TO THE LEFT STRIKING THE SECOND STRUCTURE ON SUPPORTS STRIKING THE TEAM MEMBER ON THE LEFT SHOULDER AS IT SHIFTED. BRUISE TO LEFT SHOULDER.

May 30, 2000 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lodestar Energy, Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BUILDING CINDER BLOCK STOPPING, HE WAS INSTALLING BLOCK OVER-HANG. WHILE INSTALLING BLOCK IT SLIPPED OUT OF PLACE AND FELL DOWN HITTING HIM IN RIGHT KNEE.

May 30, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Tri-C Inc · Flash burns (welding)

SIDE FLASHES FROM WELDER. EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING BUILD A METAL STAND.

May 30, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Grace Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

DROPPED PINNER HEAD ON FOOT (LEFT) SAID HIS TOES WERE NUMB. SENT FOR X-RAYS.

May 30, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
B R & D Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS CUTTING ON THE DECK OF THE ROOF BOLTER AND WHNE HE ATTEMPTED TO SWING HIS LEGS AROUND ONTO THE DECK HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS E XAMINED AND TREATED FOR MUSCLE STRAIN.

May 30, 2000 CT · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gorman Aggregates Llc · Fall down stairs

EE WAS LEAVING OFFIC TRAILER, SHE SAID SHE WAS SAYING GOODBYE AND MISSED THE FIRST STEP OFF OF LANDING. SHE LANDED ON BOTH KNEES WHICH RESULTED IN BOTH KNEES BEING BRUISED.

May 30, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON A SCREEN USING SCALER TO CLEAN SLAG AND WELD. HE HAD SAFETY GLASSES ON AND WAS PREPARING WELD AREA. A PIECE OF MATERIAL WAS BLOWN IN BEHIND HIS GLASSES BY THE WIND. HE WENT TO EYE AREA, BRUSHED IT AWAY, THOUGHT IT WAS GONE. THE NEXT EVENING HIS EYE STARTED TO BECOME IRRITATED. WENT TO DOCTOR AND PRESCRIPTION WAS GIVEN.

May 30, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Shiloh Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE RAN OVER A HUMP AND HEAD HIT CANOPY. NOINJURY ACCORDING TO A X RAY.

May 30, 2000 ND · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corp · Struck by flying object

TWO WELDERS WERE ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE A WEAR PLATE FROM THE BOTTOM OF A DRAGLINE BUCKET WHEN STRUCK WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER A PIECE OF METAL FROM THE WEAR PLATE CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK THE OTHER WELDER IN THE NOSE AND BECAME EMBEDDED IN THE CHEEK. BOTH INDIVIDUALS WERE DOING THEIR REGULARLY ASSIGNED JOBS AND WEARING ALL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED.

May 30, 2000 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING INTO A UNILOADER AND AS HE TURNED AND TWISTED HIS BODY TO SIT DOWN IN THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BCK. THIS RESULTED INA STRAINED LOWER BACK.

May 30, 2000 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOVING HEINTMAN ROOF JACKS FROM THE TOE OF #1 SHIELD. HE SMASHED LEFT INDEX & MIDDLEFINGER BETWEEN THE JACK BASE AND THE SHIELD. HE WORKED UNTIL JUNE 2, STARTED MISSING WORK 6/5/00

May 30, 2000 CO · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
National King Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A SHUTTLE CAR. HE TURNED FROM CROSSCUT #17 INTO #1 ENTRY. HE GOT TOO CLOSE TO THE CORNER. HIS TIRE HIS THE RIB, JARRING THE OPERATOR.

May 30, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Calvary Coal Co. Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING BELT STRUCTURE WHEN A PIECE FELL HITTING HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND. THIS INJURY REQUIRED STITCHES.

May 30, 2000 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Drummond Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS MINING IN #2 ENTRY ON C-5 SECTION, HE WAS IN PROCESS OF SETTING CONTINUOUS MINOR MACHINE OVER, AS HE WALKED BACK A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON SIDE OF FACE AND LEFT FOOT.

May 30, 2000 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mountain Labor Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WENT TO CHANGE OXYGEN TANK; HE PUT ON THE FULL TANK AND TURNED IT ON. IT WAS A HEADER PIPE SYSTEM MADE OUT OF BRASS PIPE WITH A FLEXI-BLE BRAIDED HIGH PRESSURE HOSE GOING TO TANK. THE BRAIDED HOSE BUSTED AND SPRAYED OXYGEN IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

May 30, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The National Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING TRUCK WASH STATION CAGE ON FRAME WHEN HEFELT PAIN IN NECK. NOTE: LOST TIME DID NOT OCCURUNTIL 6/16/00.

May 30, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING PINS ON MINER TAILSHAFT. HE GOT PIN ON OPERATOR SIDE OUT & WAS HOLDING ONTO PIN WHEN TAILSHAFT FELL OUT, SMASHING HIS RIGHT HAND AGAINST INSIDE OF FRAME OF BOOM. THE PIN HE WAS HOLDING ONTO SMASHED & CUT HIS RIGHT HAND AROUNG THE BASE OF THE THUMB.

May 30, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE FELL WALKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BARGEBRUISING HIS TAILBONE.

May 29, 2000 CO · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MOVING ROCK OFF TOES OF SHEILDS IN LONGWALL, ROLLED ROCK OVER, SMASHING HIS FINGER. EIGHT STICHES TO CLOSE LACERATION.

May 29, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Calvary Coal Co. Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN A SHUTTLE CAR OR SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AND THE RIB.

May 29, 2000 VA · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nufac Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS INJURED WHEN HIS HEAD CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE MINE ROOF WHILE OPERATING A SCOOP ON THE OO1 SECTION; HE STATED HE FELT A NUMBNESS & TINGLING SENSATION THE NEXT MORNING. HE WENT TO ER WHERE A CAT SCAN WAS PERFORMED; RESULTS WERE NEGATIVE. HE RETURNED TO WORK THE FOLLOWING DAY

May 29, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE SAT DOWN TO REMOVE A ROCK FROM HIS BOOT. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PULLED THE FORKTRUCK INTO THE CROSSCUT, PINNING THE EMPLOYEE'S FOOT BETWEEN THE BUMPER AND THE FLOOR.

May 29, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Premier Chemicals · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS USING A BAR TO CLOSE A GATE THAT WAS STUCK. IN THE PROCESS OF PUSHING AND PULLING ON THE BAR, HE STRAINED HIMSELF LOWER ABDOMEN. TO DR 6-5-00 OFF WORK SINCE 6-8-00. SURGERY SCHEDULED PE R DT. APPT 6-8-00.

May 28, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING SPRING LOADED DOOR ON HOOPER CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND GROIN AREA.

May 28, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Presque Isle Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE KNELT DOWN TO START WELDING SPEED BRACKET TO CONVEYOR ANBD HE KNELT ON A STONE CAUSING HIM TO REACT SUDDENLY TWISTING HIS BACK.

May 28, 2000 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pammlid Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS OPERATING SCOOP IN #3 ENTRY AND HIT HEAD IN TOP.

May 28, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLED MUSCLE IN GROIN AREA WHILE ASSEMBLING A FAN IDLER ON A 793 CAT TRUCK.

May 28, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING MEGAVAC HOSE TO ROOF BOLTER AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

May 27, 2000 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE AND 5 OTHERS WERE LOADING A PIECE OF SHEET METAL ONTO A SUPPLY CAR. EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN BACK AREA AND GROIN.

May 27, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING FROM TRACK TO BELT ENTRY AND STEPPED IN RUT HYPEREXTENDING LEFT KNEE.

May 27, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING TEMPORARY ROOF SUPPORT, WOODEN CRIB, ON LONGWALL FACE WHEN ROCK FELL OUT OF ROOF HITTING HIS LEFT ARM AND HAND. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT AT THIS TIME.

May 27, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec ELECTRICAL
Custom Stone Llc · Contact with electrical current

CHANGING FUSES FOR PUG MILL, WHEN POWER WAS TURNED BACK ON FUSE BOX BLEW UP.

May 26, 2000 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE POSITIONED SHUTTLE CAR IN ENTRY AND NOTICED PIECE OF RIB ON CABLE. WITHOUT PROPERLY EVALUATIN RIB HE PROCEEDED ALONG CAR AND EAS STRUCK WITH 2ND PIECE OF RIB.

May 26, 2000 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dominion Coal Corporation · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR AND HE WAS TRAVELING TOWARD THE DUMP, THE SHUTTLE CAR RAN OVER A CRUB BLOCK ON THE OFFSIDE OF THE OPERATOR. THE SHUTTLE CAR BOUNCED AND THE EMPLOYEE CAME D OWN ON EITHER THE BRAKE PEDAL OR THE SIDE DECK OF THE SHUTTLE CAR. THE CRIB BLOCK WAS LEFT BESICE THE ROADWAY WHEN THE HEAD OF THE MINER WAS CHANGED OUT.

May 26, 2000 NM · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING 2/0 SHOVEL POWER CABLE WITH TWO OTHER EES. THE CABLE WAS RUN THROUGH A SHEAV THAT WAS ATTACHED TO HIS TRUCK AT A CHAIN. UNKNOWN TO EE THE CHAIN HAD COME UNATTACHED AND WHEN ANOTH ER PICKUP PULLED THE CABLE IT MOVE OPPOSITE OF WHAT HE THOUGHT AND THE CABLE WAS PULLED OVER HIS LEFT FOOT,TWISTING IT AND FRACTURING HIS LEFT HEEL.

May 26, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aaron Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING OXYGEN CYLINDER. INJURYING LOWER BACK AND HIP.

May 26, 2000 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Struck by falling object

WAS ROOF BOLTING, PUTTING A DRILL STEEL INTO DRILL CHUCK WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD AND BACK.

May 26, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Golden Chance Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON MINER AND WHILE HE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER HE HIT HIS LEFT HAND AND FRACTURED IT AROUND THE THUMB AREA.

May 26, 2000 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC · Fall from machine

INCIDENT OCCURRED AS EMPLOYEE WAS IN PROCESS OF DISMOUNTING A CAT 793 OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCK; HE'D JUST COME DOWN TRUCK'S FRONT STAIRWAY & WAS TURNING AROUND TO CLIMB DOWN THE ATTACHED FLEXIBLE LADDER. AS HE WAS TURNING AROUND, HE STRUCK HISRIGHT ELBOW ON HANDRAIL, CAUSING HIS FOOT TO SLIP OFF THE STEP, RESULTING IN HIM FALLING BACKWARDS OFF THE MACHINE.

May 26, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hillsdale Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING NEW PIPE LINE ON THE BACK OF DREDGE, SLIPPED AND FELL ON PONTOON, DISLOCATING RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 26, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
CSA Materials Inc · Struck against a moving object

STOCKPILING BASE MATERIAL WITH A CAT 631B SCRAPER; OPERATOR DROVE OFF SIDE OF STOCKPILE. SCRAPER ROLLED OVER ON ITS RT. SIDE. STOCKPILE HEIGHT APPROX. 6'; OPERATOR'S LEG HIT STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING A BRUISE TO HIS L LEG ABOVE KNEE.

May 26, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Minerals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE DESCENDING THE CONVEYER TUNNEL AT THE CALCINER HE TRIPPED OVER HIS FOOT JAMMING HIS WRIST, KNUCKLE OF SMALL FINGER ON RIGHT HAND (BRUISED).

May 26, 2000 KS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Monarch Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS COMING DOWN THE LADDER ON #4 PREHEATER RISER, 7TH FLOOR. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OUT OF THE LADDER RUNG AND CAUSED A TWIST IN HIS BACK. HE ALSO REPORTED PAIN IN HIS LEFT THIGH.

May 26, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western US Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHEN CLEANING RAILCAR, A GATE WAS JAMMED & WHILETRYING TO CLOSE WITH A PRY-BAR PUSHING WITH BODYWEIGHT, IT BROKE LOOSE--CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL1-1/2' AND RE-INJURED BACK.

May 26, 2000 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Unknown operator · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER, CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN ROOF BOLTER STEEL & TOP, PUNCTURING LEFT HAND.

May 26, 2000 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
B R & D Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK. EE STAYED UNDERGROUND UNTIL THE END OF HIS SHIFT. EE WAS EXAMINED AT T HE HOSPITAL AND ALL XRAYS WERE NEGATIVE.

May 26, 2000 CT · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Tilcon Connecticut Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE CLAIMS THAT PROBLEMS WITHT HE SEAT IN HIS TRUCK CAUSED HIM TO SUSTAIN A STRAIN TO HIS NECK AND BACK. EE BEGAN TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK AS OF 5/30/00.

May 26, 2000 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS INSTALLING A BELT SCRAPER RUBBER ON BELT LINE AND WAS LINING THE BOLT HOLES UP WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIT A PIECE OF TING COVERING THE BELT LINE, CAUSING A SEVERE CUT TO THE TOP OF T HE RIGHT HAND.

May 26, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
James Hamilton Construction Company · Struck against stationary object

RAISED UP UNDER CONVEYER BELT WHILE WALKING UNDER, HITTING HEAD ON CONVEYER.

May 26, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATED THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK PULLING CABLE.

May 26, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hydraulic Press Brick Company · Fall from ladders

CLIMBING LADDER, SLID OUT FROM UDNER AND FELL ABOUT 15' TO CEMENT FLOOR.

May 26, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THA THE WAS LIFTING A CHUTE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

May 26, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Fools Gold Energy Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUBJECT WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTING MACHINE, CAUGHT IS HAND BETWEEN THE PIECES OF PINNER STEEL.

May 26, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BENT DOWN PUTTING BREAKER ON A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN FOREMAN CAME OVER TO HELP. A PIECE OF ROCK 3' LONG 20" WIDE & 3" THICK FELL OUT STRIKING FOREMAN ON BACK, THEN ROLLING OFF HITTING EMPLOYEE ON HIS LOWER BACK AND LEFT HIP.

May 26, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Clark Elkhorn Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER, WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK MEASURING 3' BY 3' BY 6' FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT FOOT. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS FOUND TO HAVE SOME BROKEN BONES IN HIS FOOT.

May 26, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HOISTING
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

3 MEN WERE ON THE RODEO CAGE GOING DOWN TO THE 4100 STATION, THE SKIP PAST THE 4100 STATION CAUSING THE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO ENGAGE. THE SHIP CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP THROWING THEM TO THE BOTTOM O F THE CAGE.

May 25, 2000 PA · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Jeddo Coal Company · Flash burns (welding)

HELPING WELDERS SET PLATE ON BUCKET. RECEIVED WELDING FLASH IN EYES.

May 25, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Lime and Stone · Fall from machine

INDIVIDUAL WAS STANDING ON A CONVEYER BELT SHOVELING THE STONE OFF. HE LOST HIS BALNCE OR SLIPPED AND FELL APPROX 10 FT, HITTING HIS HEAD ON A HAND RAIL BEFORE LANDING ON THE GROUND. HE SUSTAI NED A LACERATION ON HIS RIGHT FOREHEAD OF APPROXONE INCH AND A DISLOCATED RIGHT SHOULDER. THERE WERE MINOR ABRASIONS TO BOTH SHINS.

May 25, 2000 CT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilcon Connecticut Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS USING WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS LUBRICANT ON SCREEN SUBSTANCE SPILLED ONTO EE'S LEG CAUSING A BURN TO HIS LEG AND RIGHT SIDE.

May 25, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mobile Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING AN OIL BARREL AND FELT A POP IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 25, 2000 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Grace Pacific LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ATTEMPTING TO LIFT/PUSH WHEELBARROW TO EMPTY, WHEN FELT PAIN IN BACK AND NECK.

May 25, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize South Central Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING SCREEN OUT OF SHAKER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

May 25, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LACK OF UNDERSTANDING THE TASK BEING PERFORMED AND IMPROPER POSITIONING.

May 25, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buffalo Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING DOWN OVER ROCKS TO CHECK WATER PUMP IN PIT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND BROKE HIS ANKLE.

May 25, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mercer Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

BAGGING LIME AND LIME BLEW INTO HIS EYE.

May 25, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Gentec Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

ROOF BOLTING THE TOP, HE CAUGHT HIS LEFT KNEE BETWEEN THE BOOM AND THE RIB OF THE MIND.

May 25, 2000 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coastal Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANGING TRAILING CABLE, THE CABLE REEL CAME OFF UNEXPECTEDLY PULLING THE CABLE DOWN ACROSS INJURED EMPLYEE'S NECK KNOCKING HIM TO THE BOTTOM. CAUSING SMALL CUT ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK AN D CAUSING HIM TO BITE HIS TONGUE. CERVICAL CONTUSION.

May 25, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northwest Rock Inc · Struck by falling object

A 3'X4' PIECE OF STEEL FELL AND LANDED ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

May 25, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE HAD DUST IN HIS EYE AND WAS RUBBING HIS EYE WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER CAUTION TAPE AND FELL, BREAKING HIS LEG.

May 25, 2000 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Upper Mill Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STOOD UP FROM A SETTING POSITION WHEN HIS RIGHT KNEE POPED AND STARTED HURTING.

May 25, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mon-View Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS LIFTING A REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE CRUSHER FEEDER (VALVE BANK) WHEN HE FELT A SEVERE PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

May 25, 2000 WV · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Independence Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS LATE FOR WORK & WAS WALKING TO HIS WORK AREA WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY SLIPPED & FELL, FRACTURING LEFT WRIST. HE THEN LEFT THE JOB SITE TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT WITHOUT NOTIFYING HIS SUPERVISOR.

May 25, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Alcoa World Alumina LLC · Contact with electrical current

AS PART OF THE PLANNED WORK THE SCI CREW HAD THEOVERHEAD CRANE ENERGIZED TO ALLOW ITS USE TO LOWER MATERIAL FROM THE TOP FLOOR TO THE GROUNDFLOOR AFTER LOWERING THE MATERIAL THE CREW TOOK A BREAK AFTER THE BREAK, THE CREW RESUMED DEMOLITION OF THE DUCTWORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE CRANES POWER BUS RAILS WITHOUT THE DENERGIZING THE BUS DURING THIS DEMOLITION WORK, EE MADE CONTACT A BR

May 24, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HOISTING
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Struck against a moving object

RIDING UP IN CAGE WHEN HOIST KICKED OUT. EMPLOYEE WAS BOUNCED AROUND AND STRAINED HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK TREATMENT UNTIL AUGUST 3, 2000.

May 24, 2000 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kincaid P & P LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING UP HIGH FOR A GREASE GUN, AND HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT FOOT.

May 24, 2000 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ATTEMPTTING TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON LEFT FOOT.

May 24, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Crystal Fuels Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A JOHNSON IND GREEN MACHINE 4 WHEELER. AS HE PULLED THRU A FLY PAD, HE RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY, HITTING THE ROCK CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SPIN AND THE STEERI NG WHEEL KNOB CAUGHT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER AND BENT IT BACKWARDS BREAKING IT.

May 24, 2000 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reading Anthracite Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

CLOSING GATE ON RAIL CAR DOOR. LDW 6/23/00.

May 24, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reading Anthracite Company · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED OFF OF THE LADDER ON THE SHOE OF THE 7800, HITTING HIS SHIN OFF OF THE RUNG OF THE LADDER.

May 24, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dynatec Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRILLING WITH JACKLEG THE MINER WAS BRINGING THE STEEL OUT OF A DRILLED HOLE. HE SHIFTED HIS WEIGHT TO HIS RIGHT LEG, GROUND SURFACE WAS UNEVEN AND MINER TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE & CALF.

May 24, 2000 LA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Dolet Hills Mining Venture · Struck by falling object

THE ARCH ON THE D L BUCKET HAD BROKEN; THE D L OPERATOR STOOD THE BUCKET ON ITS NOSE SO THE BREAK COULD BE REPAIRED. INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE INSIDE OF THE ARCH WHEN A LARGE CLOD OF DIRT (APPROX. 200#) FELL, STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD, SHOULDER AND UPPER CHEST AREA. THEEMPLOYEE'S HARD HAT CAUSED THE LACERATIONS TO HIS HEAD/CHEEK/EYE, BRUISED UPPER CHEST AREA AND

May 24, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Magic Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED PARTY HAD A SHUTTLE CAR DOWN WORKING ON IT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & STRUCK HIM ON THE SHOULDER & SLID DOWN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 24, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Struck against a moving object

RIDING AS A PASSENGER IN A SIX TONE MOTOR. MOTOR STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC AND WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE. INJURED SUFFERED STRAIN TO HIS NECK.

May 24, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Bethel Energy Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DRILLING TOP, DRILL STEEL WRENCH CAME OFF HEAD OF BOLT, MASHED LEFT HAND CAUSING LACERATION. WILL NEED SUTURES.

May 24, 2000 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING A BELTLINE. AS HE WENT THROUGH A SET OF ARCHES, HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK, BUMPED HIS HEAD AND FELT A PULL IN HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE BECAME A LOST TIME INJURY.

May 24, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bethel Energy Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLOSING GARAGE DOOR TO SUPPLY ROOM, WHEN ROLLERS AND PINS BROKE OUT OF A SECTION OF THE DOOR, LETTING THAT SECTION OF THE DOOR COLLAPSE AND HIT EE IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND NECK. Y

May 24, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS TIGHTENING THE HAND WHEEL OF A WINCH ON A BARGE WITH HIS FOOT. THE TENSION OF THE CABLE CAUSED THE WHEEL TO SPIN BACKWARD HYPEREXTENDING HIS ANKLE. HE WAS ADVISED BY DR TO STA Y OFF WORK

May 24, 2000 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Brandon Enterprises Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN HIS RIGHT KNEE SLID UNDER THE HEAD OF THE ROOF BOLTER AS IT WAS DROPPED. THE HEAD CAUGHT HIS RIGHT KNEE.

May 24, 2000 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dunkard Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SCALE A LOSE PIECE OF ROCK FROM THE FACE, THE INJURED SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

May 24, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wilmington Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING CUTTER HEAD WHEN IT SLIPPED, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON UPPER RIGHT ARM.

May 24, 2000 MS · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mississippi Lignite Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD STEPPED DOWN FROM WHERE HE HAD BEEN WORKING AND BEGAN TO WALK AWAY. AS HE TURNED HIS BODY, HIS LEG AND FOOT WERE NOT IN SYNC WITH BODY CAUSING PAIN TO KNEE.

May 24, 2000 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Long Fork Development Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING TOWARD POWER-CENTER WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE TOP.

May 24, 2000 WV · Coal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PLACING EMPTY BARGE UNDER BOOM BELT DRIP PANS. CLIMBED ON DRIP PAN TO TRY TO TIE OFF BARGE. SLID OFF DRIP PAN & LANDED IN BARGE.

May 24, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eighty Four Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED HE WAS WALKING IN SOUTH MAINS, STEPPED ON TIR TRACK LEDGE, TURNED ANKLE.

May 24, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southdown Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON #2 PIER OF #2 KILN INSTALLING TOE BOARDS EE STEPPED OFF MAIN WALKWAY TO THE PIER LEVEL APPROX 6-8" DROP & SLIPPED ON LOOSE MATERIAL

May 23, 2000 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON RT SIDE HE FELT PAIN ON RT ELBOW RIB CAGE AREA.

May 23, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PERFORMING HIS NORMAL DUTIES AS A MECHANIC IN LOW COAL, EE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK. EE RETURNED TO WORK ON HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT AND CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL 5-25-00 AT WHICH TI ME THIS BECAME A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

May 23, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE EXITED CRUSHER SHANTY QUICKLY TO INVESTIGATE SCREEN NOISE. HE SLIPPED ON THE TOP OF 2 STEPS AND CAME DOWN HARD ON HIS FEET. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 23, 2000 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coastal Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 23, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freedom Energy Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AFTER EXPERIENCING A POWER OUTAGE, EE WAS WALKING TO THE FACE OF THE #2 ENTRY TO CHECK ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER. AS EE WAS TRAVELING THRU THE LAST OPEN BREAK, HE STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL. HE S TATED THAT HIS ANKLE CREELED TO THE OUTSIDE CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE MINE FLOOR. EE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE TO THE FIBULA AS WELL AS A HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO THE ANKLE BONE.

May 23, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Wayne Processing Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS STRUCK BY A ROOF ROCK 2' X 2' X 1' ACROSS THE BACK OF HIS LEGS AND LOWER BACK WHILEINSTALLING THE INSIDE ROOF BOLT, THE ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN RIB AND ATRS.

May 23, 2000 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal scalper-screen operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Better Materials Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING SCREEN ON US-01. OPERATOR WS TWISTING AND TURNING TO REMOVE SCREEN, PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

May 23, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC · Struck by falling object

INJURED S RIGHT LITTLE FINGER WAS STRUCK DRILL STEEL FALLING FROM A HOLE IN THE MINE ROOF.

May 23, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Le Sueur-Richmond Slate Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRIMMING WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE BRAOKE AND HIT HIM ON THE FOREHEAD.

May 23, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING PLANT DUTIES. HE WAS BITTEN ON THE FOREHEAD BY A SPIDER. HE GOT INTO A SPIDER WEB. HE HAD AN ALERGIC REACTION.

May 23, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Cement Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE LOS THIS GRIP CLIMBING THE LADDER INTO THE TRUCK AND FELL TO THE GROUND ON HIS FEET. THEN TWISTED INTO THE TIRE OF TRUCK.

May 23, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS DOING MAINTENANCE ON BAGGING ROBOT, AIR RAM OPENED EXTENDING FINGERS OUT AND STRUCK HANDCAUSING A CUT IN LEFT INDEX FINGER.

May 23, 2000 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wayne Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MOTORMAN WAS LIFTING ON THE DOLLY COUPLER AT THE#2 SPUR ON A-MAINS WHEN HE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LEFT LOWER ABDOMEN. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN INGUINAL HERNIA.

May 23, 2000 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eighty Four Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING REMOVE A ROLLER FROM BELT INSTALLATION CART, WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER UNDER ROLLER HANDLE.

May 23, 2000 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Struck by falling object

12C SECTION HE WAS TEARING DOWN LIME CURTAIN IN #3 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF RIB BROKE & FELL. IT STRUCK HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG & ANKLE. *LOST WORK DAYS BEGAN 5-24-00.

May 23, 2000 KY · Coal drill helper POWERED HAULAGE
D & R Coal Inc · Struck by powered moving object

EE CRAWLED BEHIND THE MESCHER TRACTOR THAT WAS CLEANING RIB BETWEEN NO. 10 & NO. 11 HEADING AND DID NOT SIGNAL THE JEEP OPERATOR.

May 23, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Farmington Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING MUD FROM CONVEYERS AND TURNED WRONG.

May 23, 2000 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Waste Management & Processors Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING DOWN OFF THE WA-800 LOADER, WHEN HE SLIPPED/FELL FROM THE 3RD STEP TO THE GROUND.

May 23, 2000 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Altec Energy Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE HURT HIS KNEE WHEN HE TWISTED IT STEPPING UP OUT OF MANTRIP.

May 23, 2000 IN · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gibson County Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRIPPING A PIECE OF POWER CABLE BACK TO HOOK INTO POWER BOX WHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

May 23, 2000 AL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE STATED WHEN HE OPENED RADIATOR CAP HOT WATER SPRAYED ON HIS LEFT ARM.

May 23, 2000 KY · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PERFORMING HIS NORMAL WORK DUTIES, EE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. MEDICAL RECORDS INDICATE THAT EE HAS HAD PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH HIS LEFT KNEE IN THE PAST THEREFORE, WE ARE CLASSIFYING THIS AS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

May 23, 2000 KY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kosmos Cement Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING DOWN ATTEMPTING TO TERMINATE GROUND WIRES TO A GROUND BOSS AT AN EXISTING MCC. AN EXISTING GROUND WIRE WAS TOUCHED AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH LIVE PARTS.

May 23, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Excel Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PUT EIMCO 6 TON LOCOMOTIVES IN BATTERY STATION. HE WAS WALKING BESIDE LOCOMOTIVE AND SLIPPED AND FELL. HIS LEFT FOOT WENT UNDER OPERATOR'S COMPA RTMENT AND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT AND THE MINE FLOOR, RESULTING IN A FRACTURE TO THE LEFT FOOT.

May 23, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tezak Heavy Equipment, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATES THAT INJURY PROBABLY OCCURRED WHEN HE WAS LIFTING SOMETHING.

May 23, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Gold Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED CLAIMS THAT HE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN WHILE PULLING ON CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE BY HAND.

May 23, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Protech Minerals Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE NOT FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & TRAINING PROCEDURES; TURNED NOZZLE TOWARDS HIS FACE TO SEE IF IT WAS CLOSED INSIDE. HE HIT THE SIDE OFTHE FORKLIFT & THE PROPANE SPRAYED INTO HIS FACE AND INTO THE LEFT EYE.

May 22, 2000 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alex Energy Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING HIS DUTIES BY LISTENING TO AND CHECKING MACHINE WHILE IN OPERATION WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE. HE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH ENTRY DOOR OF SHOVEL. THUMB WAS CAUGHT I N DOOR AND AS A RESULT HE SUFFERED A FRACTURE TOHIS RIGHT THUMB.

May 22, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

MEMBER WAS SPOT BOLTING THE LEFT SIDE OF #2 HDG WHEN A RIB ROLLED OFF STRIKING EE IN THE LOWER BACK AND HIP, KNOCKING HIM TO THE MINE FLOOR.

May 22, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK HANDLING ROCK AT A HEAD DRIVE.

May 22, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO RUN PAPER STACKS ON CALENDER STACK ROLLER. RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN CALENDER STACK ROLLER WHILE TRYING TO TAKE PAPER OFFROLLER.

May 22, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New NGC Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING UP A SUMP PUMP IN PIT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK. HEDID NOT WANT MEDICAL TREATMENT AT THIS TIME, BUTWANTED TO SEE A DOCTOR LATER. HE WAS SENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 8/31/00.

May 22, 2000 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Struck by concussion

WAS TIGHTENING A PACKING GLAND NUT ON CRUSHER MOTOR DURING LONGWALL SET-UP AND FELT A PAIN IN THE GROIN. HE WORKED HIS REGULAR JOB UNTIL 7/24 WHEN HE WENT OFF WORK FOR HERNIA SURGERY.

May 22, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Fall from machine

GOING TO THE WORK STATION, HE WAS LOADING THE TRANSPORTATION TRUCK TO GO TO THE DRILL SITE. AS HE WAS CLIMBING ONTO THE MOTOR, HE WAS GRABBING THE DOOR HANDLE AND THE DOOR FLEW OPEN, CAUSING H IM TO FALL BACKWARD AND DOWN APPROX 6' ONTO THE GRIZZLY, CAUSING INJURY TO HIS BUTTOCKS.

May 22, 2000 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pen Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING LOADED 18-WHEELER. TRAVELED LEFT OF CENTER INTO SUMP HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF ROAD. TRACTOR AND TRAILER OVERTURNED.

May 22, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Imerys Clays Inc · Struck against a moving object

DRIVING AROUND CURVE TOO FAST, TRUCK ROLLED ON SIDE AND SLID INTO ONCOMING TRUCK WHO HAD STOPPED WHEN HE SAW EMPLOYEE COMING TOO FAST-- EMPLOYEE CUT LEFT FOREHEAD, BRUISED LEFT SHOUL- DER & RIGHT KNEE. OTHER DRIVER NOT INJURED.

May 22, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newmont USA Limited · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PLACING HAND ON LOOKING POINT OF SHOE CLAMP, RELEASING TRIMING ARM CATCHING SHOE ARM CAUSE SHOE TO FALL AND IMPACT FINGER. FINGER BROKEN IN 3 PLACES.

May 22, 2000 NE · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF WATER TRUCK AND SLIPPED ON THE STEP AND CAUGHT HIMSELF ON HAND RAIL WITH HIS RIGHT ARE AND HURT HIS SHOULDER. THIS IS BEING REPORTED LATE BECAUSE HE WAS TAKEN TO DR AND T HEY FOUND NOTHING. EE CONTINUED TO HAVE SORENESS AND SENT INTO DR AGAIN AND HAD MRI. ON 7/5/00 MRI REVEALED HE HAD POSSIBLE ROTOR CUFF TEAR AND GIVEN THERAPY. IT IS NOW BEING REPORTED AS A ME

May 22, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Landfill Inc · Fall from machine

HE SLIPPED ON THE STEPS AT THE TRAILER AT PRIMARY #1. HE HAD MUD ON HIS SHOES AND IT WAS RAINING. HE REPORTED THE INCIDENT AND TOLD THE SUPERVISOR HE MAY HAVE PULLED SOMETHING BUT REFUSED MEDI CAL TREATMENT. ON 5-24-00, HE SAID HE WAS STILL SORE AND HE WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO THE DOCTOR.

May 22, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perry County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS LIFTING WITH 2 OTHER EE'S WITH A SLATE BAR TO REPOSITION A COVER FOR A JOY CONTINUOUS MINER. (STRAIN).

May 22, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL A BENT ROOF BOLT IN THE ROOF AND AS HE STRAIGHTENED THE BOLT IT SPUN AROUND AND HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS ELBOW.

May 22, 2000 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MAN WAS LOADING ROOF BOLTS ON ROOF BOLTER, INJURED LEFT SHOULDER.

May 22, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solvay Chemicals, Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHEN EE STEPPED OUT OF THE SHOWER AND WAS WALKING TOWARDS THE URINALS HE SLIPPED AND FELL. THE FALL RESULTED IN A LACERATION REQUIRING SUTURES TO HIS HEAD. HE WAS RELEASE TO FULL DUTY. HOWEVER , HE CONTINUED TO HAVE PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 5/26/00 FOR HIS BACK AND WAS PLACED ON LOST TIME STATUS EFFECTIVE 5/27/00. ANTI-SLIP HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE ENTIRE SHO

May 22, 2000 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REACHING OVER TOP OF ROOFBOLTER, EMP FELT PAIN IN BACK. EE STARTED LOSING TIME 6/6/00

May 22, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Olen Corporation · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS HOLDING THE WATER HOSE WHEN THE WATER CAME OUT THE PRESSURE SENT HIM BACKWARDS. HE FELL HITTING THE FRAME OF THE PUMP.

May 22, 2000 VA · Coal miner, nec FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clinchfield Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS MARKING HIS LOCATIONS WHERE ROOF BOLTS WERE TO BE INSTALLED WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE ATPS AND CANOPY STRIKING VICTIM.

May 22, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scalper-screen operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Reostone LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE, SUPERINTENDANT AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE MOVED HEADBOX AWAY FROM SCALPING SCREEN. THE RIGHTSIDE OF THE BOX FELL OFF TRACK RAISING THE LEFT SIDE WHICH CAUGHT EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE BOX AND SCREEN. WEARING A BRACE ON RIGHT HAND AND ARM.

May 22, 2000 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Niko Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

BOLT IN CANOPY BROKE. THE BACK OF CANOPY DROPPED TO MINE FLOOR, CAUSING SUDDEN IMPACT TO REAR END AND LOW BACK.

May 22, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Doe Run Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE HAD AN ACCIDNE T WALKING ACROSS THE PARKING LOT, TRIPPING OVER A CONCRETE PARKING BLOCK. EE WAS TAKEN TO DR.'S OFC. AND HIS XRAY WAS NEGATIVE , EE RETURNED TO WORK FULL DUTY. EE'S KNEE DID NOT IMPROVE. WAS SENT TO ORTHOPEDIST FOR AN MRI.MRI SHOWED FLOATING CARTILAGE ON RT. KNEE. EE OPERATED ON 11-15-00. LOST TIME BEGAN ON 11-15-00.

May 22, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE HAD A TRUCK ACCIDENT HITTING A PILLAR. INJURIES INCLUDED A BRUISED FOREARM AND A BRUISED LEFT KNEE. EE WAS TAKEN TO DR. FOR XRAYS, WHICH WERE NEGATIVE. KNEE DID NOT IMPROVE. EE WAS SENT TO ORTHOPEDIST WHO DID AN MRI, WHICH SHOWED THAT EE NEEDED TO HAVE SURGERY ON THE KNEE FOR SPUR FORMATION AND FLOATING CARTILAGE. SURGERY WAS DONE ON 10-30-00.

May 22, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Perlite USA, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE BELIEVES WHILE PREPARINGTHE IMPACT CRUSHER FOR SERVICE HE REINJURED HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE FELT NO PAIN OR DISCOMFORT UNTIL THAT EVENING WHEN GETTING R EADY TO LAY DOWN FOR THE NIGHT. EMPLOYEE ALSO STATED THAT HE BELIEVES IT IS FROM AN UNREPORTED INJURY SEVERAL YEARS AGO. SUSTAINED WHILE MOVING BAGS.

May 22, 2000 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Trapper Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SAID THAT A LIGHT PLANT THAT HE WAS SETTING UP WAS BLOWN TOWARD HIM AND THAT THE DOOR OF THE PLANT HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE. THIS ALLEGEDLY TORE HIS MENISCUS AND HE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY 8-22-00. THIS IS THE FIRST MEDICAL TREATMENT EE WILL HAVE RECEIVED RELATIVE TO THIS INCIDENT.

May 22, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object

6-NORTH INJURED WAS ROOF BOLTING OFF OF MINER-HE WAS REPOSITIONG A METAL ROOF CHANNEL, IT FELL AND STRUCK HIM ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.

May 21, 2000 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Maple Creek Mining Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SPLICING A CONVEYOR BELT USING A 2N HANDLE LACING MACHINE. THE HANDLES BECAME STUCK AND THE EE TRIED TO FREE THEM BY JERKING ON THE HANDLES. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 21, 2000 IN · Coal driller operator MACHINERY
Gibson County Coal LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS DRILLING FACE WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS HITTING HIM IN THE NECK.

May 21, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED HE WAS PUSHING DOWN THE COVER BELT TO SEE LEVEL OF MATERIAL IN FINE ORE BIN. EE'S FOOT SLIPPED AND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE COVER BELT AND THE RAIL. EE TRIED TO GET HIMSELF OUT, BUT GOT THE OTHER LEG CAUGHT.

May 20, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Independence Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOS MINER ON THE HEADGATE SECTION. A ROCK STRUCK EMPLOYEE FROM BEHIND HITTING HIM IN THE BACK. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CONTUSION IN THE BACK.

May 20, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pen Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING ACROSS THE MINE YARD THE EE FELL & INJURED HIS RIGHT ARM. EE CONT TO WORK BUT STARTED MISSING ON 10/16/00

May 20, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Copperas Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE R-BOLT OPERATOR HAD INSTALLED HIS BOLT IN THE CURTAIN BOARD, ND WAS REPOSITIONING THE MACHINE TO INSTALL A BOLT. SOMEONE CALLED WHICH DREW HIS ATTENTION AWAY AT THE SAME TIME THE MACHINE WAS MOVING. HE FAILED TO MOVE AWAY WHICH LET THEMACHINE COME IN CONTACT WITH HIS FOOT.

May 20, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Gold Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED CLAIMS THAT WHILE OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR, HE HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY CAUSING SUDDEN BOUNCE OF SHUTTLE CAR WHICH IN TURN CAUSED BACK PAIN.

May 20, 2000 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Calvary Coal Co. Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PLACING A GEAR ONTO A ROLLER WHEN IT FELL, HITTING EE ON THE RIGHT HAND. THIS INJURY REQUIRED STITCHES.

May 20, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Endless Mountain Stone Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING HEAVY TREAD MATERIAL, WHEN HE THOUGHT HE PULLED SOMETHING. HE ACTUALLY STRAINED LEFT ELBOW.

May 20, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS HOOKING A EXHAUST PIPE UP TO A ENGINE WHEN A PIECE OF RUST SLIDE BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO HIS EYE.

May 20, 2000 KY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hart County Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING SLEDGEHAMMER TO BREAK LOOSE A WEDGE WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE ON CRUSHER. A SLIVER OF STEEL BROKE LOOSE AND WENT INTO EE'S LEG.

May 19, 2000 KY · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Iva Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS STACKING TIES ON TO A PALLET FRIDAY- HE DID NOT REPORT HE HAD HURT HIS BACK UNTIL MONDAY.

May 19, 2000 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
B & R Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS OPERATING SCOOP CAUGHT A CABLE PULLING IT DOWN STRIKING HIM ON THE EYE.

May 19, 2000 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Camp Creek Service Center Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SPRAINED ANKLE; HE TRIPPED OVER BATTERYJUMPER CABLES WHILE CHANGING BATTERIES, WHEN HE WENT TO ANSWER MINE PHONE.

May 19, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Heritage Coal Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HOISTING BUCKET OF MATERIAL FROM GROUND TO PLATFORM ON REFUSE BELT,& BUCKET HUNG ON PIECE OF METAL. AS HE PUSHED CABLE, HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN CABLE AND SHEAVE; CAUSED FRACTURE OF L INDEX FINGER DISTAL

May 19, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zca Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS STEPPING UP AND ONTO A PLATFORM IN THE MILL WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A LOW HANG- ING STEEL BEAM.

May 19, 2000 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A CRIB WHEN HE SLIPPED ANDFELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. ON 5/25/00 AORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR DIAGNOSED THE INJURY AS MEDIALMENISCAL TEAR IN LEFT KNEE. EMPLOYEE REQUIRED SURGERY.

May 19, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hempt Brothers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE PULLED WATER TRUCK UNDER FILL PIPE. HE DID NOT APPLY PARK BRAKE OR HAVE TRUCK IN GEAR. THE TRUCK STARTED TO DRIFE AND EE RAN AFTER TRUCK, SLIPPED AND FELL, INJURING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND A RM.

May 19, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Niko Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BUGGY CAUGHT EE BETWEEN THE FEEDER AND THE BUGGY.

May 19, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN BELT ENTRY WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER SEVERAL TIMBERS, FALLING AND LANDING ON LEFT WRIST.

May 19, 2000 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Maple Creek Mining Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON A CREW EXTRACTING A CONTINUOUS MINER WHICH HAD BEEN COVERED IN A ROOF FALL. THE CREW HAD CONNECTED THE MINER EXTRACTOR TO THE REAR OF THE MINER AND STARTED TO TAKE UP THE SLA CK IN THE CHAIN. AS THE CHAIN TIGHTENED A CLEVIS BROKE AND A PIECE OF THE CLEVIS FLEW APPROX 55' AND STRUCK THE EE ON THE LEFT ARM.

May 19, 2000 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Paint Creek Terminals Inc · Struck against a moving object

COAL STICKING ON ONE SIDE OF BED WHILE OTHER SIDE BREAKS LOOSE & COMES OUT TAILGATE, CAUSING UNSTEADINESS, THUS OVERTURNING TRACTOR & TRAILOR--ALL EQUIPMENT AND DUMPING SITE CHECKED OUT OK. OK.

May 19, 2000 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maple Creek Mining Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS ON TOP OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER TRYING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF LINE CAVAS WHICH HAD FALLEN AND CAUGHT ON THE MINER. AS HE PULLED UP ON THE CANVAS, HE STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW ON A HEADER BOARD

May 19, 2000 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alex Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING SUPPLIES FROM THE SCOOP TO THE R-BOLTER. HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A BUNDLE OF 5 OR 6 6' ROOF BOLTS. AS HE STOOD UP HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE FINISHED LOADING THE SUPPLIE S. HE THEN WENT TO EAT LUNCH. HE DID N'T FEEL BETTER SO HE WENT OUTSIDE AND THEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

May 19, 2000 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE FELT PAIN IN RT SHOULDER, CAUSING BACK PAIN. HE WAS HANDLING CABLE.

May 19, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
High Splint Coal Llc · Struck against stationary object

RIDING MANTRIPOUTSIDE WAS NOT LOOKING WHERE HE WAS GOING AND GOT HEAD IN TOP, NECK PAIN.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beech Fork Processing Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PLASTERING A BRATTICE & WHEN HE PUT MUD ON BRATTICE IT SPLATTERED INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY DRAWROCK APP 1' X 2' X 0-1", WHILE TRAMMING THE MACHINE FROM #3 TO #1 ENTRY.

May 18, 2000 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ROOFBOLTING ON A SATELLITE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SATELLITE ATRS LIGHT BRACKET AND A BUNDLE OF BOLT PLATES HIS HAND WAS RESTING ON. RESULTED IN CRUSHED RIGHT RING FINGER.

May 18, 2000 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED ON A 20" TUBE END CAP AND IT FLIPPED UP STRIKING HIM BEHIND THE LEFT KNEE. INJURED ORIGINALLY SUFFERED A FIRST AID INJURY. ON 5-26 AND 5-27 HE LOST WORK DUE TO THE INJURY.

May 18, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
P I T A Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

DUMPED SHUTTLE CAR. WAS GOING BACK TO MINER. TURNED, LEFT HANDED & CAUGHT LEFT HAND AGAINST RIB.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Banner Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER TO TAKE A 3" WATER LINE OUT WHEN COUPLING CAME APART. THE WATER LINE CAME UP AND HIT NOSE AND MOUTH.

May 18, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GCC Rio Grande, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES THAT INJURY OCCURRED WHILE HE WAS DESCENDING THE STAIRWELL FROM THE 5TH FLOOR OF THE MILL BUILDING. EE STOPPED TO OBSERVE MILL OPERATION. WHEN HE STARTED AGAINS, HIS LEFT FOOT BECAM E STUCK ON THE FLOOR GRATING AND IN TURNING RIGHT, HIS LEFT KNEE "POPPED". EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 5-25-00 WHEN TREATMENT FOR HIS KNEE & ASSOCIATED SORE BACK REQUIRED TIME OFF WORK.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Perry County Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

THE MANTRIP THAT THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS RIDINGIN WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER RAIL VEHICLE AS IT WAS ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH OFF ONTO A SIDE TRACK; (EM-PLOYEE WAS SHAKEN UP SLIGHTLY--NO DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT)

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meade & Shepherd Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

UNLOADING 350LB CORNER BIT FROM PALLET ON BACK OF PICK UP TRUCK AND CARRYING A DOZER BLADE, IT SLIPPED FROM HIS HANDS AND DROPPED DOWN CRUSHINGHAND AGAINST BLADE.

May 18, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Granite Construction Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING A FRONT END LOADER TO LOAD RECYCLE PLANT.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner OTHER
Perry County Coal Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING IN LOW COAL HEIGHTH, STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. THE EE WORKED UNTIL JUNE 18, OO. LOST TIME BEGAN ON 6/19/00.

May 18, 2000 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TURNED TO GO TOWARD TAILGATE SLIPPED AND FELL, HURT RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator POWERED HAULAGE
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

BODY WAS JOLTED WHEN DUMP TRUCK WAS BEING LOADEDWITH ROCK RESULTING IN STIFFNESS IN NECK.

May 18, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Plum Run Stone Division/Davon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A BLOCK OF WOOD OUTSIDE THE SHOP AREA WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW A PIECE OF FOREIGN MATERIAL INTO HIS LEFT EYE. HE DID NOT GO TO THE EYE DOCTOR UNTIL MAY 22. THE DOC- TOR REMOVED THE FOREIGN OBJECT AND PRESCRIBED ANANTIBIOTIC.

May 18, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Milford Sand and Gravel · Struck by flying object

CUTTING STEEL WITH TORCH. TOOK OFF DARK GLASSES TO CHIP & CLEAN CUTTING. PIECE OF STEEL HIT LEFTEYE.

May 18, 2000 NY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver MACHINERY
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Fall from machine

ALLEGEDLY, EE WAS TRYING TO SECURE A WATER HOSE TO A WATER GUN, WHEN THE LINE BLEW OFF AND EE FELL DOWN A 4' EMBANKMENT JAMMING HIS SHOULDER IN THE GROUND.

May 18, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Holnam Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE LOADING FRONT TRAILER, THERE WAS A SPILL; DRIVER TOLD BULK LOADER HE WOULD CLEAN IT UP WHILE BULK LOADER FILLED THE PUP; LOADER DID NOTHEAR THE DRIVER. DRIVER PULLED AHEAD AND THE LOADER, WHO WAS IN THE SAFETY CAGE, FELL WHEN THE TRAILER PULLED AHEAD; HE LANDED ON FENDER, BREAKING & DISLOCATING HIS LEFT SHOULDER, THEN FELL TO THE CONCRETE FLOOR BUMPING HIS HEAD.

May 18, 2000 MA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
P J Keating Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PRIMARY CRUSHER OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A JAMMED ROCK BELOW THE PRIMARY. THE EE SUFFERED AN INCARCERATED UMBILICAL HERNIA. THE EE WAS DIAGNOSED FRIDAY AFTERNOON (5/19) AND WAS OPERAT ED ON FOR THE SATURDAY 5/20.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bell County Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS KNEELING DOWN PUTTING TOGETHER WATER LINE. WHEN HE STOOD UP HIS RIGHT KNEE POPPED AND BEGAN TO SWELL UP.

May 18, 2000 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Ben Coal Company · Fall from ladders

EE WAS WORKING ON THE 4TH FLOOR OF THE PREP PLANT CHANGING OUT 14" RETURN LINE OFF THE HYDRO CYCLONES. THEY WERE USING AN 8' FIBERGLASS LADDER TO REACH CERTAIN PARTS OF THE JOB. EE WAS ON THE LADDER AND STARTED DOWN WHEN HE FELT HIS RIGHT KNEE TWIST.

May 18, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tricoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMED TO HAVE HURT HIS BACK; REPORTED TO COMPANY NEXT DAY; SAID HE WAS LIFTING TIMBER WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK.

May 18, 2000 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Maple Creek Mining Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD SWITCHED THE TRACK CLEANER OUT OF A SWITCH TO GET A FLATCAR OF CALCIUM CHLORIDE WHICH WAS BEHIND IT OUT. HE AND ANOTHER EE MOVED THE FLATCAR INBY ON THE MAINLINE AND BEGAN SPREADING THE CALCIUM, WORKING OUTBY TOWARD THE PARKED TRACK CLEANER. THE EE TRAMMED HIS MOTOR OUTBY TOO FAR AND WAS HIT BY THE DISCHARGE BOOM OF THE TRACK CLEANER.

May 18, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A TOOTH FROM A LOADER BUCKET. AS HE HIT THE SHANK WITH A HAMMER, A SPLINTER OF METAL CAME OFF THE TOOTH, STRIKING EMPLOYEEIN LEFT LEG. (NOTE: STITCHES WERE ADDED IN A FOL LOW-UP EXAM THE NEXT WEEK).

May 18, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator POWERED HAULAGE
Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · Struck by powered moving object

EE DROVE A PICKUP TO THE WORK SITE AND WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE PICKUP HE FAILED TO PUT THE PICKUP IN GEAR OR SET THE PARK BRAKE AT WHICH TIME THE PICKUP STARTED TO ROLL OFF THE HILL. THE PREVEN T THE TRUCK FROM ROLLING EE PUT HIS FOOT IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL. INJURING HIS ANKLE.

May 17, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sturgeon Bay Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

JACKING SOMETHING UP ON THE CRUSHER, JACK POPPED OUT FROM THE SCREENER AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT SIDE; SHOULDER, ARM AND RIBS

May 17, 2000 WV · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independence Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE P-2 CHAIN FROM THE FEEDER WHEN A CO-WORKER PULLED THE WASH DOWN HOSE OFF THE TOP OF THE FEEDER. THE HOSE CAUSED AN UNBOLTED SHIELD TO FALL STRIKING HIM ON THE NECK. H E WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND DIAGNOSED WITH DAMAGE TO THE NECK MUSCLE. HE IS SCHEDULED TO UNDERGO THERAPY.

May 17, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Getchell Gold Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHE WAS PICKING UP CARE BAGS AND MOVING THEM. SHE GOT A SHARP, STABBING PAIN IN HER SHOULDER.

May 17, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independence Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING BELT STRUCTURE OFF THE LINE AND LOADING IT ON A FLAT CAR. HE FELT SEVERE PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER WHILE WORKING. HE FINISHED THE SHIFT AND THE PAIN GOT WORSE AT HOME. SO HE WENT TO THE DR. THE NEXT DAY.

May 17, 2000 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shawnee Contracting Llc · Fall from machine

EE WAS WORKING ON 16" DRISCO PIPE, TRYING TO GET PIPE BACK IN PLACE SPLICE WHEN PIPE WAS PICKED UP THE BOTTOM OF PIPE KICKED OUT, STRIKING EE KNOCKING HIM OFF THE PUMP AND TO THE FLOOR OF PREP PLANT.

May 17, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Doe Run Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD BEEN SCALING FROM A PETTIBONE BASKET. THE BASKET HAD BEEN LOWERED BY THE PETTIBONE OPERATOR TO MOVE TO ANOTHER LOCATION. EE THAT WAS INJURED HAD HIS LEFT HAND ON TOP RAIL OF BASKET FRAM WORK (ABOUT WAIST HIGH). PETTIBONE OPERATOR WAS INTENDING TO MOVE PETTIBONE IN REVERSE. OPERATOR PLACED CONTROL IN FORWARD INADVERTENTLY. THE BASKET HIT AGAINST A PILLAR, PUSHING THE BASKET R

May 17, 2000 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coastal Coal-West Virginia, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STRAINED HIS BACK LIFTING A FIRST AID BOX ON 5-17. EE CAME TO WORK HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT ON 5-18 AND LEFT EARLY DUE TO HIS BACK HURTING. HE THEN MISSED HIS NEXT SCHEDULED FOUR WORKDAYS.

May 17, 2000 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Laurel Creek Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING EE IN THE BACK.

May 17, 2000 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubb Corp · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS PULLING A PIECE OF BELT. CHAIN BROKETHAT WAS TIED TO BELT. ONE LINK CAME OFF CHAIN STRIKING HIM ACROSS BRIDGE OF NOSE.

May 17, 2000 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE CLEANING UP AN OIL LEAK, EE EE STEPPED IN OIL AND FELL AND HURT BACK.

May 17, 2000 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teck Alaska Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE AND TWO OTHERS WERE RIGGING A LENGTH OF 10" DIA. STEEL PIPE. EE WAS HOLDING ONTO THE END OF THE PIPE WITH HIS HAND. THE PIPE SHIFTED IN THE RIGGING CAUSING THE END OF THE PIPE TO TIP UP JAM MING EE'S HAND AGAINST A STEEL BEAM. CRUSHING THE TIP OF HIS RT. BABY FINGER AND SEVERLY LACERATING HIS RT. RING FINGER.

May 17, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Coastal Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING UP BOLTS. HE LET THE HEAD DOWN & PUSHED THE BOLT OVER. WHEN HE RAISED THE HEAD & SPINNED THE BOLT HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT. HIS LEFT FOREARM WAS BROKEN BY THE SPINNING BOLT

May 17, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Standard Sand & Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING THE FRONT END LOADER IN11-99 AND INJURED HIS LEFT SHOULDER BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS SAUGHT AT THE TIME. RECENTLY HIS SHOULDER BEGAN TO BOTHER HIM AND MEDICAL ATTEN TION WAS SAUGHT AND SURGERY WAS DONE ON LEFT ROTATOR CUFF ON 5-17-00.

May 17, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Waterland Trucking Service Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A FRONT END LOADER. EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A PORTABLE SCREENING PLANT WHENA DISCHARGE CHUTE LOCATED UNDER THE SCREEN PLUGGEE RESULTING IN AN OVERLOADED STRUCTURE. THE EM PLOYEE CHUT THE SCREEN AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR THECHUTE WHEN THE STRUCTURE FAILED AS RESULT OF AN OVERLOADED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY THE CHUTE. EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A BROKEN COLLAR BON

May 17, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Mountain Minerals · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING KABOTA BLOCK FRROM TRUCK BED TO WORK BENCH AND SUSTAINED HERNIA TO LOWER ABDOMEN. THIS REPORT WAS INITIATED UPON RECEIPT OF INFO RE: LOST TIME DUE TO HERNIA SURGERY 7/5/00.

May 17, 2000 KY · Coal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
N F C Mining, Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS ON FINES BELT INSTALLING GREASE HOSES ON BEARING; THE BELT WAS TURNED ON BY MIS-TAKE AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL APPROXIMATELY 15-20' TO THE GROUND.

May 17, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING WATER PUMP FROM TRUCK, REMOVING BOLT FROM FAN BLADE, WRENCH SLIPPED WITH PRESSURE ON IT, SCRAPED OFF TOP OF THUMB ON LEFT HAND, POSSIBLY BRUISING.

May 17, 2000 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coastal Coal-West Virginia, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A BAG OF ROCKDUST FROM THE SCOOP AND THEN SLIPPED DUE TO SLICK BOTTOM AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

May 17, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator MACHINERY
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING UNDERGROUND AT 3100 STATION CLEARING GRIZZLY, HIT LARGE ROCK AND DOUBLE JACK BOUNCED BACK AND SPRAINED WRIST.

May 17, 2000 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING A FORK TRUCK, EMPLOYEE CONTACTEDAN EXPANSION GAP IN THE WAREHOUSE FLOOR THAT CAUSED A JARRING MOTION THAT CAUSED PHYSICAL DISCOMFORT IN LOWER BACK AND LEGS.

May 17, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Covia Solutions Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE IS NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED; STATED HE HAS BEEN HAVING BACK AND HIP PAIN FOR SOME TIME.HAS HIP JOINT INFLAMED AND IS ON THERAPY.

May 17, 2000 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck against stationary object

B2#4 BELT-MAKING A BELT MOVE. WALKING DOWN BELT LINE & WALKED INTO CHAIN HANGER JAMMING HIS NECKNECK HAS BOTHERED HIM FOR SEVERAL MONTHS STARTEDMISSING TIME ON 8/28/00 WHEN DR DISABLED HIM SURGERY (CERVICAL DISK HERNIATION) ON 9/15. TURNED IN LATE DUE WAITING ON REPORTS FROM DR & SURGEON SINCE HE HAD WORKED 4 MOS W/INJURY

May 17, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc · Rubbed or abraded

MECHANIC WAS WORKING UNDER THE 994 WHEEL LOADER, REBUILDING A DROP BOX. WHILE WORKING ON HIS KNEES, HE LATER FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

May 17, 2000 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cove Coal Co., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING LOOSE COAL OUT FROM UNDERNO. 2 BELT & SAID A SPLICE MUST HAVE CAUGHT HIS SHOVEL, PULLING IT OUT OF HIS HAND. HE FELT A BURNING & TINGLING SENSATION IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

May 17, 2000 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal Miners Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING #11 MINER CABLE WHEN HE FELTPAIN IN MIDDLE BACK.

May 17, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kosmos Cement Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP A SET OF 3 CONCRETE STEPS WHEN HIS FOOT STRUCK THE TOP STEP RISER CAUSING HIM TO TRIP.

May 17, 2000 VA · Coal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rapoca Energy Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE HAD CHANGED A TIRE OUT ON A AUTOCAR TRUCK. WHEN HE WENT TO PICK THE OLD TIRE UP, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK LEFT SIDE.

May 17, 2000 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND WAS MASHED BETWEEN ROCK ANDTHE EMULSION JACK WHEN THE JACK SLIPPED OUT OF HIS GRASP. EMPLOYEE IS A LOST TIME INJURY.

May 17, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rogers Group Inc · Struck against stationary object

CRAWLED INTO BIN, PUT HIS HAND ON SHARP AUGER, CUTTING 5TH FINGER ON RIGHT HAND REQUIRING 3 STITCHES.

May 16, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holnam Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLEANING THE ALKALI BYPASS WITH A BAR, THEEMPLOYEE HIT HIS HAND ON THE HOUSING COVER; THISCUT HIS RING FINGER.

May 16, 2000 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Holnam Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS IN HIS WELDING SHOP USING A GRINDERON THE DSM SCREEN HOUSING; SPARKS FROM GRINDING LANDED ON HIS JEANS & MATERIAL CAUGHT FIRE. HE IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED FLAME & NOTICED A BURN THE SIZE OF A QUARTER TO 50 CENT PIECE; NO TREATMENT WAS GIVEN AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. ANINFECTION DEVELOPED AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS OBTAINED ON 6/1/2000.

May 16, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Branch Energy · Struck against stationary object

HAD BEEN LOADING BELT STRUCTURE IN SCOOP WALKED AROUND END OF SCOOP AND HIT HEAD ON BROW HANGINGDOWN. AVE ROOF HEIGHT 5 1/2 FT BROW ABOUT 5 FT HIT SIDEWAYS SPRAINING NECK.

May 16, 2000 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object

CONDUIT FELL ON TOP OF HAND WHILE LOADING ON TRUCK. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING METACARPAL GLOVES AT TIME OF ACCIDENT.

May 16, 2000 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Sewell Seam Management, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRILLING BOTTOM WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, INJURED EXPERIENCED LOW BACK HURTING. BOTTOM WA VERY HARD. DRILL SHOOK A LOT WHILE TRYING TO DRILL.

May 16, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

EE WAS LOSENING BOLTS ON THE LID OF PRIMARY CRUSHER TO DO MAINTANCE INSIDE WHEN THE WRENCH HE WAS USING SLIPED OFF CAUSING EE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FELL BACKWARDS APPROX. 3 FT LANDING ON A S UPPORT TOWER FOR THE CRUSHER LID WHICH INJURED HIS LEG HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER TRYING TO STOP HIS FALL.

May 16, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Sintertec-Div/BPI Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SPRAYING PRIMER/ADHESIVE INSIDE OF BALL MILL WHEN FUMES FLASHED, RESULTING IN BURNS ON HIS BACK, CHEST AND FACE.

May 16, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Evergreen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WORKING ON A 777 TRUCK. AS HE WAS CHANGING A GREASE HOSE AND REACHING ACROSS THE TRANSMISSION, HE FELT SOME- THING PULL IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER/SIDE AREA.

May 16, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE CLASSIFIER AND WAS COMING DOWN THE STAIRS WHEN HE MISSED A STAIR & FELL; AS HE FELL, SOMETHING STRUCK HIS LOWER LEFT LEG.

May 16, 2000 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Independence Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING AT THE STAGELOADER DURING THE MINING SHIFT AND HE HAD REMOVED HIS MINING CAP; HE REACHED TO PICK HIS CAP UP & AS HE STOODUP, HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A PIECE OF ROCK THAT WAS ON THE STAGELOADER HANGING OVER THE EDGE. THIS CAUSED A LACERATION; IT WAS BANDAGED & HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE, WHERE HERECEIVED STITCHES.

May 16, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lhoist North America of Tennessee, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER & HIS FOOT SLIPPED& HE STRUCK HIS LEFT SHOULDER & NECK AGAINST AN AIR DUCT PIPE ON THE 50" MILL

May 16, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sunshine Precious Metals Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE, WORKING UNDERGROUND ON 3100 OPERATING LOCOMOTIVE, FAILED TO OPEN AIR DOORS. HE WAS GOING TOO FAST AND PLOWED THROUGH AIR DOORS.

May 16, 2000 IA · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE MOVING DRILL AND COMPRESSOR FROM THE BENCHEMPLOYEE RAN OVER A ROCK AND JOLTED HIS BACK RESULTING IN A PULLED MUSCLE AND LOWER BACK STRAIN.

May 16, 2000 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Addington Mining, Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO SPLIT A LARGE ROCK IN SHOT MATERIAL. THE LOADER BUCKET SLIPPED, CAUSING IT TO BOUNCE. THE BOUNCING JERKED HIS BACK RESULTING IN A STRAINED/PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BAC K.

May 16, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stuart M Perry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED STATES HE WAS REMOVING AN OIL PAN FROM UNDER A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND STRAINED HIS BACK. THE PAN HAD APPROX. 20 GAL. OF OIL IN IT.

May 16, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER PLACING EXPANSION MATERIAL IN A SQUATTING POSITION, EMPLOYEE STOOD UP AND HIS LEFT KNEE MADE A POPPING NOISE.

May 16, 2000 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO HANG A 24" VENTILATION TUBE; LIFTING TUBE WITH CO-WORKER, SHE FELT PAIN IN HER RIGHT FOREARM. THIS WAS ORIGINALLY A FIRST AID INJURY. LOST TIME BEGAN 7/5/00.

May 16, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING KOMATSU HAULAGE TRUCK, DRIVING UP AN 8% GRADE WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED. THE PARK BRAKE WAS SET AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS ABOUT TO RESET THE BATTERIES WHEN THE TRUCK ROLLED BACK, CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL NINE FEET DOWN TO THE BUMPER DECK, FROMWHICH HE JUMPED TO THE GROUND.

May 16, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON HEADROLLER WIPER, WHILE PULLING ON THE WIPER, EE FELT A SHARP PAIN AND HEARD A POP IN HIS WRIST. HAD WRIST X RAYED AND RETURNED TO WORK MISSED 6-16-00 WAITING TO SEE 2ND DR FOR EVAL UATION.

May 16, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Aggregates Of Michigan Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNSPECIFIED DATE--UNSPECIFIED BACK PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM DRIVING A LOADER

May 16, 2000 WV · Coal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Crews Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

LOADING COAL SAMPLES IN PICKUP TRUCK-EE TRIED TO STEP INTO PICK UP TRUCK USING REAR STEP BUMPER FOOT SLIPPED AND CUT FINGER ON TAILGATE.

May 16, 2000 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc · Struck by falling object

ON SUB MAINS #9 HDG #12 BLOCK, AN EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PICK UP THE MINER CABLE FROM THE MINE FLOOR TO MOVE IT, WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF HITTING THE EMPLOYEE IN HIS LOWER BACK CAUSING A BROKEN VERTEBRA. THE EMPLOYEE HAD VISUALLY EXAMINED THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING AND NO BAD TOP WAS NOTICED.

May 16, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lodestar Energy, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PINNING AND HE REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP PINNER BOARD; AS HE WAS PUTTING PIN BOARD ON PIN, THE PIN BOARD SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND, STRUCK PINNER AND FLIPPED TOWARD EMPLOYEE STRIKING

May 16, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING A TIRE ON CAT LOADER, WORKER WAS DISMOUNTING TIRE WITH A RAM 1800 BEAD BREAKER POSITIONED ON BACK SIDE OF RIMBASE. TOOL WAS PROPERLY SECURED, BUT POPPED OUT STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE, KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND. HAVE REASON TOBELIEVE THAT RIM SECTION FAILED CAUSING THE BEADBREAKER TO SLIP. HE WAS TREATED AT HOSPITAL FOR STITCHES, BRUISES AND BROKEN NOSE.

May 16, 2000 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE DRAGGING A PIECE OF WATERLINE.

May 16, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Ready Mix Concrete L P · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SMASHED BIG TOE BETWEEN ROTOR AND CHUTE OF TORGESON.

May 16, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEARING THE TAIL PULLEY OF THE CONVEYOR WHEN HE WAS SHOVELING HE ACCIDENTLY HIT THE CONCRETE WITH THE SHOVEL AND BROKE HIS ELBOW.

May 16, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING CRIB BLOCKS FROM RIB TO MINER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOW BACK.

May 15, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bar-K Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE REPAIRING A BUSTED 4" FRESH WATER HOSE AT C BOLT HEAD, EE STRAINED LOWER BACK WHILE LIFTING WATER LINE TO PUT BACK TOGETHER.

May 15, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Las Vegas Paving Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE GOT ON THE LAND CONVEYER TO GREASE THE HEAD PULLEY, WHEN HE WAS DONE GREASING, HE TRIPPED TO GET OFF AND SLIPPED OFF THE BELT FRAME, WHEN HE HIT THE GROUND HIS LEFT KNEE GAVE OUT.

May 15, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverside Cement Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MANEUVERING DOOR OUT OF COMPARTMENT, WASHER ON LINE BROKE, CAUSING DOOR TO FALL AGAINST EMPLOYEE, KNOCKING HIM DOWN.

May 15, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cabbage Grove Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF IRON HAND RAIL ATTACHED BY A CHAIN BROKE. EE WAS BENT OVER PICKING UPA ROCK WHEN IRON RAIL SWUNG DOWN AND HIT EE ON THE BUTTOCKS. HE FELL ONTO HIS RIGHT KNEE.

May 15, 2000 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Daniels Sand/Transit Mix Concrete · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING A SEAT FROM A LOADER, AS HE PULLED UP ON THE SEAT, HE STRUCK HIS ELBOW ON THE CAB.

May 15, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAVELING TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS, WITH A 980 LOADER, WITHOUT HIS SEAT BELT FASTENED, AND HIT A SERIES OF BUMPS CAUSING LOADER TO BOUNCE, THROWING HIM AGAINST ROOF CAB.

May 15, 2000 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vandalia Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HIS BACK STARTED HURTING DUE TO EITHER CARRYING 50 LBS WET BAGS FOR STEM-MING OR SHOVELING STEMMING. THE EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 5/17/00; HE DID NOT REPORT ANY EVENT ON THE DAY HE ALLEGES AN EVENT HAPPENED. THIS EMPLOYEE HAD BACK SURGERY FOR AN OFF-THE- JOB INJURY IN NOVEMBER 1998.

May 15, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Coastal Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE PUSHED UP A BOLT AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT ONTO HIS LEFT HAND. X-RAY WAS NEGATIVE.

May 15, 2000 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Canterbury Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING DRIVE UNIT WITH A CHAIN HOOKED ONTO THE SCOOP. DRIVE GOT STUCK IN MUD &CHAIN BROKE; END OF CHAIN WHIPPED BACK, STRIKINGHIM IN THE FACE. CAUSE OF INJURY--EXCESSIVE STRAIN. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES/REGS NOT A FACTORNOR EQUIPMENT A FACTOR. MINING SYSTEM A FACTOR,MINER KNOWLEDGE A FACTOR.

May 15, 2000 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A FLOOR PLATE THAT WAS LOOSEAND MOVED CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO TWIST HIS KNEEHE CONTINUED TO WORK ABOUT 4 HOURS. HIS KNEE BEGAN TO SWELL. HE LEFT WORK AND GOT MEDICAL ATTENT ION ON 5/16/00.

May 15, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS CHANGING A LIGHT BULB WHEN THE BULB BROKE AND GLASS ENTERED HIS EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES BUT SOME OF THE GLASS GOT BEHIND HIS GLASSES.

May 15, 2000 AL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FRACTURED, LACERATED RIGHT INDEX FINGER WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE ROCK FROM CHUTE.

May 15, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lone Mountain Processing LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON A SCRUBBER SCREEN WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE 1ST BOLT AND RIB STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER RESULTING IN A FRACTURED CLAVICLE & COLLARBONE.

May 15, 2000 SD · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pete Lien & Sons Inc · Struck against a moving object

DRIVING TRUCK CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS WAS HIT BY A TRAIN ON DRIVER'S SIDE.

May 15, 2000 IL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marblehead Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS WORKING ON GRINDING MILL WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A PILL OF LIME.

May 15, 2000 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Redmond Minerals, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE TRAILER THEY WERE LOADING HAS WHAT IS CALLEDA LIVE FLOOR; ONE OF THE PLASTIC SLATES ON FLOORWAS DAMAGED. INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS USING A KNIFETO CUT OFF THE DAMAGED PLASTIC, SO THE MOVING TRAILER FLOOR COULD MOVE FREELY; KNIFE SLIPPED &PUNCTURED HIM IN THE RIGHT LEG.

May 15, 2000 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
A & M Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING HIS HEAD TO HIT AGAINST THE SCOOP HE WAS OPERATING.

May 15, 2000 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine

SLIPPED ON TOP STEP OF IT28 END LOADER AND FELL ON LEFT HAND.

May 15, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE SAID HE SHOULDER STARTING HURTING WHILE WORKING ON BELT MOVE. HE STATED THIS IS SAME PROBLEM WITH SHOULDER HE HAS HURT PREVIOUSLY AND IT A RECURRANCE INJURY. THIS IS A REPEAT TRAUMA.

May 15, 2000 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE RAN SHUTTLE CAR OVER TIRE RUT; ALLEGES HE WAS BOUNCED INTO THE CANOPY. HE WENT TO A DOCTOR ALLEGING NECK PAIN; DOCTOR DIAGNOSED NECKSTRAIN.

May 15, 2000 AL · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bankhead-Gardner Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE APPARENTLY FELL OFF HYDROSEEDER WHILE FILLING TANK WITH WATER; HE WAS GIVEN FIRST AID BY CO-WORKERS AND THEN TRANSPORTED TO CARRAWAY MEDICAL CENTER. HE HAD A HEAD INJURY & CRACKED VERTEBRAE.