Mining Incidents

Mining Incidents in May 2004

All MSHA-reportable mining accidents in May 2004, sorted by severity. Fatalities appear first.

Fatalities
3
Total incidents
1,195
Period
May 2004

Records for this month last updated October 5, 2026.

Top operators this month

  1. 01 Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC 16 incidents
  2. 02 Jim Walter Resources Inc 15 incidents
  3. 03 Illnois Land Resources, Inc. 15 incidents
  4. 04 Eastern Associated Coal LLC 12 incidents
  5. 05 Essroc Cement Corporation 11 incidents

Most recent 500 incidents

Showing the 500 most recent of 1,195 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.

May 31, 2004 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN ENTRY #4 MAIN SOUTH @ SURVEY STATION 31 + 10. THE FALL MEASURED 120' LONG X 19' WIDE X 6' THICK. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 5' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. THIS AREA WILL BE CLEANED UP AND REBOLTED.

May 31, 2004 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE TYRO CREEK SERVICE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE FROM APPROX. 7:13 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M. DUE TO A GROUND FAULT TO THE BUILDING.

May 31, 2004 KY · Coal FIRE
CAM - Kentucky, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

STOCK PILE OF COAL BECAME HOT AND BEGAN BURNING.

May 30, 2004 KS · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Independent Salt Company · Accident type, without injuries

During the weekend of 5/29-5/30 the hoist basement took on water during hard rainfalls during short periods of time. The water submerged brake pumps and the drum gear pump. The basement was pumped dry, the pumps were disassembled, cleaned, baked, replaced and tested, and the hoist was tested and placed back into service at approximately 1:45 pm on 6/1.

May 29, 2004 VA · Coal HOISTING
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE AUTOMATIC ELEVATOR AT DESKINS B-SHAFT WAS INOPERATIVE FOR MORE THAN 30 MINS DUE TO THUNDER STORM THAT DISRUPTED THE POWER

May 28, 2004 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
AMFIRE Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL #3 ENTRY, #1 MAINS, STA. # U296, INTERSECTION. FELL IN ABOVE BOLT ANCHORAGE. THERE WERE 5' RESIN BOLTS IN THE AREA AND ALSO ADDITIONAL CENTER TIMBER. NO PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED.

May 28, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Hoist Outage excess 30 min. Directional relay went out. Began evacuation. Directional relay changed - Miners sent back to work. Down 7:10 p.m. to 8:55 p.m.

May 28, 2004 WV · Coal HOISTING
Independence Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE ELEVATOR AT THE JUSTICE MINE WAS DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 119 MINUTES. THE POWER WAS OFF. IT CAUSED THE ELEVATOR CALL SWITCH TO GROUND AND PUT IT IN STOP.

May 27, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cave Spur Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

HAD SMALL ROOF FALL 1 BREAK ABOVE SPAD #4076 IN THE INTAKE AIR COURSE #4 ENTRY IN A TRANSITION AREA OF SLATE TURNING TO SANDSTONE (FAULTY AREA). THE FALL WAS APPROX 5'HIGH, 18'WIDE AND 20'LONG. BOLTED WITH 4'5/8 RESIN BOLTS. IT'S NOT GOING TO BE CLEANED UP. WE HAVE A SAFER TRAVEL WAY AROUND IT AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION AND IT IS NOT RESTRICTING THE AREA.

May 27, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURRED IN THE HEADFRAME WIRING TO LIMIT SWITCHES. THE MINE WAS EVACUATED AT 1:40 PM & COMPLETED AT 1:55 PM. THE WIRING WAS REPAIRED & THE HOIST WAS TESTED. MINERS RETURNED UG AT 2:20 PM.

May 27, 2004 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE #2 ROOM OF THE 1ST SOUTH BUTT SECTION. FALL WAS FROM #4 X-CUT TO #6 X-CUT AND THROUGH X-CUT TO #3 ROOM. FALL AREA WAS 135' LONG BY 18-20' WIDE AND AT LEAST 6' HIGH. AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 4' FULLY-GROUTED RODS. THIS WAS A KNOWN BAD ROOF AREA. THE ROCK FALL HAD LAMINATIONS AND STREAKS OF SANDSTONE.

May 27, 2004 KY · Coal HOISTING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

The elevator was found to have one damaged guide wheel on the bottom right guide assembly. The other 5 wheels were O.K.

May 27, 2004 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dickenson-Russell Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Fall app 2500' out by 001-0 unit app 18' long 18' wide and 8' high. No equipment involved, no blockage of ventilation or escapeway, no persons involved, will not be cleaned up. Dangered and timbered off and cribs set. Marked on map.

May 27, 2004 IN · Coal INUNDATION
Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

Diesel backup pump to control incoming water, it kept up until about 7:30 pm at which time the mine started taking on water at return entrance, no one was in the mine and the power was restored at 8:12 pm.

May 26, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jarisa Inc · Accident type, without injuries

This roof fall occurred in an area that had previously been abandoned. It was discovered while doing the weekly examination of the intake and return airways. The area has been cribbed off and has no adverse effect on the ventilation. the fall was approx 20 ft long by 15 ft wide by 8 ft high.

May 26, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rockspring Development Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ON #002 SECTION IN #2 ENTRY AND BACK TOWARD #3 ENTRY. FALL WAS APPROX. 80' LONG, 20' WIDE AND 5' THICK. TOP WAS BOLTED WITH 5' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS. FALL WAS IN FACE 2 BRKS INBY SPAD 29073 AND WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

May 25, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Cargill Deicing Solutions · Accident type, without injuries

Failure of ARCNET communication card on the #2 hoist drive of the production hoist. Mine was evacuated. Card was replaced and hoist was tested and back in service by 7:50am. No injuries.

May 25, 2004 OH · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tusky Coal, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in the #7 entry at 3 way intersection 4+68. The piece of roof that fell was approximately 30' long. This area has dripped water from the time of initial mining to the time of the fall.

May 25, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal INUNDATION
Hanson Material Service · Accident type, without injuries

An excessive rainfall overnight, May 24, 2004, caused flooding of the quarry at this location. We do not know at this time when normal operation is expected to resume.

May 24, 2004 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Commonwealth Mining Llc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN MAIN EAST HEADING (ON 5/24/04 @ 5:00 AM DURING PRESHIFT EXAM) - STARTING @ SPAD #505 GOING ACROSS TO SPAD 503. FALL SIZE 120 FT LONG X 7 FT HIGH X 16 FT WIDE. ROOF FALL CALLED IN ON 5/24/04.

May 24, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Excel Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE LEFT RETURN APPROX 2000' OFF OF THE #2 SECTION. THE FALL MEASURED 70'L X 19'WIDE X 7' HIGH. THE AREA WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED.

May 24, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Knott County Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND 60 FEET INBY SPAD #2825 DURING THE FOREMAN'S INSPECTION OF TRAVEL WAY. THE FALL WHICH IS LOCATED OUTBY THE WORKING SECTION MEASURED 6' X 18' X 35' AND WAS IN AN AREA THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DANGERED OFF.

May 24, 2004 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Five Star Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #2 UNIT, 54 CROSSCUT, #3 ENTRY INTERSECTION. THE FALL WAS IN A TRANSITION AREA WHERE ROOF ROCK WAS CHANGING FROM SANDSTONE TO SHALE. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 30'LONG X 17- 18'WIDE X 6-7'HIGH. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED USING 5' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS & 12'CABLE BOLTS.

May 24, 2004 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED AT THE MILENNIUM PORTAL MAIN WEST ENTRY #2595W, CROSSCUT 19. THE FALL WS APPROX 35'L X 191/2'W X 10-13" THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF PEOPLE. FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP.

May 24, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found 2 breaks inby spad 24605 between the track and intake entry. The fall measured 80' L X 20' W X 7' H. and occurred due to a rider seam above the immediate roof. Roof anchorage in the area was 4 foot resin bolts. No persons were injured as a result however, ventilation was affected. The fall was dangered off and ventilation was re-routed around the fall.

May 24, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Excel Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #3 SECTION RETURN SOMETIME DURING THE WEEK OF 5/24/04 TIL 6/3/04. THE FALL MEASURED 40' LONG X 18' WIDE X 7' THICK. THE AREA WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED. THE FALL WAS 1 BREAK OVER FROM SPAD #13203.

May 24, 2004 OH · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND AT 6:10AM ON 5/24/04 IN THE TRACK ENTRY #2 ENTRY OF 24 WEST OFF MAIN NORTH. FALL WAS AT SURVEY STATION 9+00 FACT. FALL IS 20'L X 24'W X 9'H. DISTANCES ARE APPROX. AREA SUPPORTED BY 8'FT LONG POINT ANCHOR BOLTS. ESPANDER STEEL & 2 F'RESIN. HEADER BLOCKS & WIRE SCREEN WERE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROOF BOLTS. THE AREA BOLTED ACCORDING TO PLAN

May 23, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dakota LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT 3:00 AM BY THE FIREBOSS. THE ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN THE NO.1 ENTRY AT SPAD NO. 9686. THE FALL MEASURED 70'X 19.5'X 8'THICK.

May 22, 2004 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN ENTRY #5 MAIN SOUTH @ SURVEY STATION 28+ 30. THE FALL MEASURED 80' LONG X 19' WIDE X 6' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 5' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. THE AREA HAS BEEN RESUPPORTED.

May 22, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rockspring Development Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall on the 8C belt entry brk 32 out by spad # 28825, fall was approx 20' wide by 30' long by 6-8' thick. Top is laminated slate bolted with 4' glue bolts. Fall will be cleaned up.

May 21, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT THE NO.3 ENTRY IN BY SPAD #1455. THERE WERE NO INJURIES & THE TRAVELWAY & AIRWAYS WERE NOT AFFECTED. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 5'HIGH X 18'WIDE X 30'LONG.

May 21, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A PROPANE TANK WAS BEING BLED OFF WITH THE GAS BEING BURNED. A FIRE WAS REPORTED BECAUSE OF POOR COMMUNICATION. THE FLAME GAS WAS NOT TOXIC. IT WAS 200'FROM THE FRESH AIR INTAKE. THE MINE WAS EVACUATED AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.

May 21, 2004 IL · Coal HOISTING
Monterey Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

The Main Portal elevator became inoperable. Investigation revealed a faulty door switch. The door switch was repaired and the doors were adjusted. The elevator was placed back into service at 5:40 PM

May 21, 2004 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gibson County Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred out by #2 unit. The fall was in a return air course. The fall was in entry #8 at 17 crosscut. The fall is approx 35' long, 18' wide, 10' high. It was bolted with 6' and 10' point anchor roof bolts. The fall will not be cleaned up.

May 21, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring approx 10' w by 20' l by 3 1/2' thick was discovered in the conveyer entry on the morning of 5-21-04. The area was cleaned up and cribbed and cross collared. the fall was located between #2 and #3 crosscut in by the portal.

May 21, 2004 PA · Coal HOISTING
Eighty Four Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE HALLAM ELEVATOR COULD NOT BE CALLED OR DISPATCHED FROM ONE LANDING TO THE OTHER DUE TO A RE-SET PROBLEM WITH THE BODIE BRAKE CIRCUIT.

May 21, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Knott County Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SHIFT. THE FALL MEASURING 5' X 18' X 25' WAS LOCATED APPROX. 250 FEET INBY THE CONVEYOR BELT PORTAL OF THE CONVEYOR BELT USED TO TRANSPORT COAL TO THE LOADING FACILITY. NO INJURIES.

May 20, 2004 CO · Coal HOISTING
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

THE ELEVATOR PREMATURELY STOPPED IN THE SHAFT DUE TO CONTROL CABLE BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE MID SHAFT JUNCTION BOX. THE CONTROL CABLE WAS REPOSITIONED & RECONNECTED. OPERATIONAL CHECKS INSURED THAT THE ELEVATOR WAS FUNCTIONING AS REQUIRED.

May 20, 2004 WV · Coal HOISTING
Independence Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON 5/20/2004 THE ELEVATOR AT THE JUSTICE MINE WAS DOWN FOR APPROX. 45 MINUTES DUE TO THE TERMINAL END WAS BURNED OFF AND GROUNDED. THIS WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AT APPROX. 4 A.M.

May 19, 2004 PA · Coal HOISTING
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Accident type, without injuries

THE #1 ELEVATOR BECAME DISABLED AT APPROX 4:15 A.M. ON 5/19/04. THE CONTACTORS AND CONTROL RELAYS WOULD CHATTER WHEN ENGAGED AND THE CAR WOULD NOT RUN IN NORMAL SPEED. A BUFFER SWITCH WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND HAD WATER IN IT. THE SWITCH WAS DRIED, A NEW LID INSTALLED AND SEALED ON SWITCH.

May 19, 2004 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the south west mains at survey station 8 and 80 #3 entry. The fall measured 30' long by 18' wide by 6' thick. This area had been bolted with 5' fully grouted bolts. All approaches have been timbered off.

May 19, 2004 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered at the mouth of a 4 west off north mains at spad #8683. fall dimensions were estimated at 60 ft in length by 2o ft wide by 8 ft thick.

May 19, 2004 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the 3MN belt at cross-cut 12 in entry #4 of the 3MN. The cause of the fall was weak laminated sandstone. The fall covered the 3MN belt and structure. The fall was cleaned up and the area rehabilitated. The fall was found on the preshift examination.

May 19, 2004 WV · Coal HOISTING
Consolidation Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE MIRACLE RUN ELEVATOR WAS SENT TO THE BOTTOM, DOORS OPENED BUT WOULD NOT SHUT. THE SHINDLER REPAIRMAN FOUND A FAULTY DOOR LOCK MECHANISM & ONE BAD LEAD ON TRAILING CABLE GOING TO ELEVATOR CONTROL PANEL.

May 19, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK FALL IN #6 ENTRY ON 002 SECTION (SPAD 489) 1000 FT. OUTBY ACTIVE SECTION. 30 FT. LONG X 20 FT. WIDE X 10 FT. HIGH.

May 19, 2004 WV · Coal HOISTING
Independence Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The elevator at the Justice mine was down for approx 139 minutes due to the grounded tree and door switch on the bottom of the mine door.

May 18, 2004 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the 1st north, #8 entry, #19 crosscut. The fall was 40' long, 20' wide, and 8' high. The fall did not affect travel, ventilation, damage equipment, or cause any injury. The area was bolted with 6 and 8 point anchor bolts.

May 18, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DUE TO INTERRUPTION OF POWER FROM SWEPCO, THE MINERS WERE EVACUATED AT 7:30PM. POWER WAS RESTORED AT 10:25 PM THE HOIST WAS TESTED & MINERS RET'D UNDERGROUND AT 10:30PM

May 18, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Red Bone Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

The #8 entry out by spad #1091, a roof fall occurred at an intersection measuring 18' long and 18' wide. The fall was approx 5' high, 5 foot resin bolts were being used. the roof appeared to be normal at the time it was mined. 7 foot test holes were installed in pattern.

May 18, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cave Spur Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

WE HAD A ROCKFALL IN ONE OF THE 2 NEUTRALS ABOUT TWO THIRDS OF THE WAY UP BESIDES #8 BELT AT SPAD #4566 MEASURING APPROX. 20' WIDE, 40' LONG AND FROM ABOUT 4' TO 12' HIGH. IT BOLTED GOOD WHEN WE MINED THROUGH IT BUT APPEARS TO BE AN UNDETECTED FAULT AREA. REPORTED IT TO MINE INSPECTOR.

May 18, 2004 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the 3B belt at cross-cut 4 in entry #4 of the 2L4W unit. The cause of the fall was weak laminated shale. The fall covered the 3B belt and structure. The fall was cleaned up and the area rehabilitated.

May 18, 2004 WV · Coal HOISTING
Independence Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE ELEVATOR AT THE JUSTICE MINE WAS DOWN FOR APPROX. 112 MINUTES AND AGAIN TO CARRY OVER ON 5/19/04 FOR 360 MINUTES DUE TO GROUNDED CONTROL TREE TO THE SWITCHES ON THE BOTTOM.

May 17, 2004 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in #8 entry of the south west mains at survey station 13 and 60. The fall measured 20' long by 18' wide by 6' thick. This area had been bolted with 5' fully grouted bolts.

May 17, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 2:10 A.M. ON MAY 17, 2004, A GROUND FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE 13 NORTH RETURN AIRWAY AT 5 W INTERSECTION. FALL MEASUREMENTS WERE APPROX. 45' WIDE X 70' LONG X 0-8 1/2 FEET THICK. THE FALL AREA WAS TRAVELABLE ALONG THE WEST RIB. MSHA FIELD OFFICE NOTIFIED.

Drummond Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

BASED ON THE INFORMATION IDENTIFIED BY THOSE PRESENT, IT APPEARED THE IGNITION WAS CAUSED WHEN SPARKS FROM THE CUTTING MACHINE (SHEARER) TAILGATE DRUM IGNITED AN UNKNOWN METHANE BLEEDER WHILE CUTTING COAL/ROCK. THE FLAME LASTED LESS THAT 3 SECONDS.

May 17, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingwood Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

WEST 2, #16 BLOCK, #6 ENTRY, 4-WAY, MMU 001. 25 FT. LONG X 20 FT. WIDE X 10 FT. HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT. 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS, CABLE BOLTS, WIRE SCREEN. FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP. CLEAN UP PLAN POSTED.

May 17, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at Diamond Energy possibly the day of 5/17/2004 or before. The time is unknown. This fall occurred in the area of spad 2385 in an entry between headings 3 and 4. and measured 16' x 18' x 6'. and was originally secured with 8' cable bolts. This area is being rehabilitated as part of it is in the track entry area.

May 17, 2004 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred measuring 18' wide and 7' high and 8' wide in by spad #118 3,000' out by working place. No equipment was involved, no ventilation was disturbed no injury occurred and the fall will not be cleaned up.

May 16, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cave Spur Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall in one of the neutrals about 1/3 way up #8 belt area(not in belt entry) at spad #4423. Timbered it off & made roadway around rock fall into the other neutral rock fall. Fell sometime between 2pm Sat 5-15-04 & 8pm Sun 5-16-04. Rock fall was approx 20' wide, 40" long & from 4' to 10' high, it bolted good at the time it was mined w/4' resin bolts.

May 16, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

INCIDENT NOT AN ACCIDENT. WAS NOTIFIED SUNDAY BY PUTNAMVILLE FIRE DEPT. THAT OUR MACHINE WAS ON FIRE. SMOKE NOTICED BY FIRE DEPT. AND WAS EXTINGUISHED. CAUSE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. NO PERSONNEL FROM RED TOP RENTALS OR HANSON AGGREGATES WERE PRESENT AND NO INJURIES OCCURRED.

May 15, 2004 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Maple Creek Mining Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN THE 5 EAST DEVELOPING SECTION, #3 ENTRY FROM 25 1/2 TO INBY CORNER OF 26 CROSSCUTS. FALL IS APPROX. 80 FT LONG, 17 FT WIDE, 8 TO 10 FT HIGH. AREA WAS MINED LATE APRIL '04 WITH CONTINUOUS MINER & SUPPORTED WITH 7' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS SUPPLEMENTED WITH 12 & 16 FT. CABLE BOLTS. THERE WAS SOME ROOF TO GROUND SUPPORT INSTALLED(CRIBS). AREA HAS CLAY VEIN RUNNING WITH ENTRY.

May 15, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
B & D Mining L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE BELT ENTRY FOR 001. THE FALL IS 2 CROSSCUTS INBY SPAD 39. THE FALL IS APPROXIMATELY 18' WIDE X 70' LONG X 10' HIGH. THE AREA IS TO BE CLEANED UP AND RESUPPORTED WITH CRIBS, CROSSCOLLERS AND ROOF BOLTS AS CLEANUP IS ADVANCED.

May 15, 2004 OH · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
American Energy Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the South Mains A belt No. 4 xcut. The fall was approx 4' high by 18' wide by 30' long. Fall did not obstruct ventilation or escapeway. The fall stopped the belt. Area was re-supported and cleaned up. Cause of the fall was beam failure from the roof bolts creating the beam.

May 15, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN NO. 9 ENTRY ON THE 008-009 SECTION. FALLIS 4' TO 5' THICK, 60' IN LENGTH. MINING IN THIS AREA HAS STOPPED. FALL IS DANGERED OFF AND WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

May 15, 2004 IL · Coal HOISTING
Monterey Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

At 4:25 p.m. the main portal elevator doors would not function properly. Troubleshooting revealed that the north safe edge switch and linkage were out of adjustment. The door linkage and switch were corrected and the elevator was placed back into service at 5:40 p.m.

May 15, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Excel Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 INTAKE ENTRY ON THE #2 SECTION. THE FALL WAS ONE X-CUT OUTBY THE FEEDER. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 6' THICK X 20' LONG X 20' WIDE. THE AREA HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF & WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED.

May 13, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Enterprise Mining Company, L. L. C. · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT 4:00 PM. FALL LOCATED IN #2 ENTRY OF NORTH MAINS AT S.S.#1694. SIZE OF FALL 90' LONG X 20' WIDE X 7' TO 9' HIGH. FALL AREA HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF. FALL DOES NOT EFFECT VENTILATION AND WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

May 13, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED IN THE LEWIS CREEK SUBMAINS WHICH FELL ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE HORIZON OF THE ROOF BOLTS.

May 13, 2004 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED MEASURING 35'LONG X 20'WIDE X 6-8'HIGH BEGINNING IN THE INTERSECTION OF #7 HEADING 100'INBY S.S.2967. NO EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVED, NO VENTILATION WAS DISTURBED, NO INJURY OCCURRED & THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

May 13, 2004 KY · Coal HOISTING
Leeco Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

SLOPE HOIST WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO A "SHORT" IN A CONTROL WIRE AND A TIMING RELAY WAS REPLACED.

May 13, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Ropes replaced-Hoistman & mechanic were setting marks to get initial stretch out of new ropes. N Prod. skip went past dump scrolls to bottom of headframe deck. Skip changed, ropes rechecked & released into service. Down 7:55 p.m. 5-13 to 7:25 p.m. 5-14.

May 13, 2004 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE MILLENNIUM PORTAL 4N HEADGATE TRAVELWAY ENTRY #2 BETWEEN 3935N AND 4085N. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 25-30' LONG, APPROX 18' WIDE & APPROX 8-10' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION. THE FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP.

Andalex Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

At appro 1:00 AM May 12,2004 a non injury gas ignition occurred at shield # 114 area, When a mechanic welding a non-skid foot pad on the shield toe, ignited a methane pocket trapped in the lower enclosed pan. All legal gas checks had been made and area wet down before starting of welding.No injuries or property damage occured and the flame was self extinguished.

May 11, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT SPAD #2333 IN THE #3 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 15'H 60'LONG 19'WIDE. THE AREA WILL NOT BE REHABILITATED.

May 11, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Loss of electrical power caused by high winds/ storms. Miners were evacuated at 4:55 p.m. Electrical power was restored at 7:00 p.m., the hoist was tested and miners returned underground at 7:10 p.m.

May 11, 2004 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF WAS KNOW TO BE BROKEN BEFORE THE FALL & HAD BEEN DANGERED OFF. 3 FT OF ROCK HAD FALLEN (NON-REPORTABLE) IN THE CROSS-CUT PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. PREPARATIONS WERE BEING MADE TO REHABILITATE THE AREA KNOWN TO BE BROKEN WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED.

May 11, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mason Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL - TOP APPEARED TO BE A SMALL LAYER OF SLATE TOP WITH SMALL STREAKS OF COAL IN SPOTS AND MUD SEAM AT TOP.

May 11, 2004 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND DURING A PRE-SHIFT ON 5/9/04 AT 8:15PM IN #6 ENTRY OF 7 MAINS AT STATION 1319 & EXTENDING 100' OUTBY & 8'HIGH. THE AREA AROUND THE FALL WAS SUPPORTED WITH 48"& 72" RESIN BOLTS WITH STRAPS. THE IMMEDIATE ROOF CONSISTED OF SLICK-SIDED ROCK WITH SOME SANDSTONE.

May 10, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

MEMBER WAS MAKING HIS EP POINTS AND DISCOVERED AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL. ENTRANCE HAS BEEN TIMBERED AT EP3. WERE NO ACCIDENTS REPORTED. CONTINUATION FROM GOB AREA.

May 10, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingwood Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

EAST 3, BLOCK 19, #4 ENTRY, 4-WAY, MMU 001. 20 FT. WIDE X 20 FT. LONG X 8 FT. HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT. 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS. FALL DANGERED OFF; ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLED AROUND FALL.

May 10, 2004 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE OCCURREED AT 39 WALL ON 3-NORTH # 2 BELTLINE WHICH AFFECTED VENTILATION ON THE BELTLINE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES & THERE WAS NO ENTRAPMENT. THE FALL OCCURRED IN THE INTERSECTION AT 39 WALL & WAS APPROX. 25 FT. LONG BY 20 FT. WIDE AND 15 FEET ABOVE THE ROOF LINE.

May 10, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Cargill Deicing Solutions · Accident type, without injuries

At approximately 1:30pm the production hoist stopped due to a problem with the computer control network. Informational network isolated problem, reset and running at 2:10pm. The mine was evacuated by 2:30pm.

May 9, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Roblee Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN #6 ENTRY OF NE MAINS ON BELT ONE BLOCK INBY SPAD #1711. FALL WAS 38'LONG X 18'WIDE X 5'HIGH. FALL WAS DISCOVERED BY FIREBOSS PRIOR TO WORKING ON SUNDAY NIGHT.

May 9, 2004 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall 1W #3 belt, x-cut #95 to #96. Dimensions H 20' W 19.5' L 85'. Geology: soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof. Roof support: 5' conventional bolts.

May 8, 2004 NM · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A tailgate blockage occurred when the roof fell near XC-8 in the LW tailgate. The fall blocked travel off the face into the TG. The fall was approx. 23 ft long and was up to approx. 14 feet high. It extended rib to rib and went outby the corner of the coal block approximately 3 feet. Two passes provided a passageway in to the TG. Contacted MSHA by phone.

May 7, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN THE 1 SOUTH X-CUT #43 TO X-CUT #45. #2 ENTRY MEASURING 75'X 18'X 6-9'. THE AREA WAS MINED IN APRIL 2004 & SUPPORTED WITH 6' TENSION REBAR & 9'MEGA BOLTS. THE FALL WAS CAUSED BY A HIDDEN SLIP IN THE MINE ROOF.

May 7, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN THE 1 SOUTH X-CUT #40, #1 ENTRY MEASURING 45'X 18'X 6'. THE AREA WAS MINED IN APRIL 2004 & SUPPORTED WITH 6'TENSION REBAR ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS CAUSED BY A HIDDEN SLIP IN THE MINE ROOF.

May 6, 2004 KY · Coal HOISTING
Warrior Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

LIMIT SWITCH WAS BROKEN. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE HOIST WAS REPROGRAMMED.

May 6, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hecla Limited · Accident type, without injuries

A rock burst registering 3.1 richter occurred mainly on the west side of #15 stope about 12:30 am. No Injuries, little damage.

May 6, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 9:30 PM ON MAY 6, 2004, DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE #2 KILN ELECTOSTATIC PRECIPITATOR (ESP). INITIAL INVESTIGATION REVEALS THAT AN EXPLOSION MAY HAVE OCCURED INSIDE THE #2 ESP. THE INVESTIGATION IS CONTINUING AT THIS TIME. INVESTIGATION REPORT WILL BE SENT TO VICENNNES UPON COMPLETION.

May 5, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF SUPPORTED ROOF OCCURRED ON THE 001 SECTION #5 PANEL #2 ENTRY BETWEEN CROSSCUTS #15 & #16. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OCCURRED AS A RESULT. THE FALL MEASURED 80' LONG X 18-20' WIDE X 6' HIGH.

May 5, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Cargill Deicing Solutions · Accident type, without injuries

An air conditiioner contractor was working on the AC unit in the production hoist control room. When contractor re-energized the AC unit, several fuses in the production hoist control panel blew, causing the hoist to stop. The mine was evacuated. The fuses were replaced and the hoist was operational again at 5:20pm.

May 4, 2004 NM · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A rooffall occurred at XC-9 in the LW-101 tailgate. The fall blocked travel off of the LW face. The fall was rib to rib and approximately 7 feet high. It extended from the shield tips outby approximately 15 feet.

May 4, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE FACE, #3 ENTRY, 10 LT SECTION. THIS UNIT IS IN NON PRODUCING STATUS. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 60' X 19' X 6'.

May 4, 2004 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Turris Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN A WORKED OUT AREA OF 5R RETURNS ON 5/4/04. THE FALL IN A 4WAY INTERSECTION MEASURED 20'X20'X6' HIGH HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY RESIN PINS. AREA WAS MINED 3/28/04. LIMESTONE SEPARATION ABOVE ANCHORAGE LED TO FAILURE. NO PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY RESULTED. FALL WAS ADJACENT TO EXAMINERS TRAVELWAY. NO PLANS TO CLEA UP

May 4, 2004 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gibson County Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURED ON #2 UNIT, XCUT 19, #7 ENTRY 2ND OPEN. THE ROOF WAS BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED & 1O' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS. L17XW18XT10'

May 4, 2004 WV · Coal HOISTING
Consolidation Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE M/R ELEVATOR WENT TO THE SURFACE, STOPPED AT THE LANDING, DOORS OPENED BY DOORS WOULD NOT SHUT. THE SHINDLER ELEVATOR REPAIRMAN FOUND A BLOWN FUSE ON THE CONTROL CIRCUIT

May 4, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

At 11:15 a dust collector fire was reported. Plant forces responded to the fire. The dust collector polyurethene filters were ignited by cutting slag. Mechanics were cutting on the dust collector when the fire occurred. The fire was extinguished in forty-five minutes.

May 4, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingwood Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

NORTH MAINS, 70 BLOCK, #8 ENTRY, MMU 004, 4-WAY. 20 FT. WIDE X 20 FT. LONG X 12 FT. HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT. 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS, WIRE SCREEN, CABLE TRUSS BOLTS - 2 FT. CENTERS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLED AROUND FALL.

May 3, 2004 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dickenson-Russell Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

FALL FOUND BY FIREBOSS CHECKING AREA- HAD TO BUILD A DIAGNOL STOPPING TO MAKE AIRWAY. FALL APPROX. 18'X 25'X 7'. NO INJURIES, NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. FALL WAS CRIBBED OFF AND DANGERED. NO BLOCKAGE OF ESCAPEWAY, MARKED ON MINE MAP.

May 3, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lone Mountain Processing LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT THE MOUTH OF THE OLD 4 WEST MAINS PANEL, IN AN INTERSECTION AT SPAD #18930. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20' WIDE, 20' LONG AND 10' HIGH. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 5' BOLTS.

May 3, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

In the belt tunnel section of the mine an 8 feet long section of mine floor dropped 2 feet as a result of under mining. Voids created were grouted with cement.

May 3, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dakota LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL MEASURING 60-65'L X 5 1/2-20'W X 4-5'H. LOCATION: OUTBY SPRUCE MAINS IN #5 ENTRY NEAR SPAD #8632.

May 3, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lone Mountain Processing LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT THE OLD 4 WEST MAINS BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY; EXTENDING FOR APPROXIMATELY 50' INBY SPAD # 18942. THE FALL AREA IS APPROXIMATELY 50' LONG, 20' WIDE AND 10' HIGH. THE FALL OCCURRED ON THE BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY.

May 3, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN THE 13 WEST PANEL AT XC #56 #4 ENTRY. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED BY 6 FT TENSION RE-BAR ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS CAUSED BY A SLIP.

May 3, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN THE 13 WEST PANEL AT X-CUT #70 #6 ENTRY. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED BY TENSION REBAR BOLTS. THE FALL WAS CAUSED BY A SLIP.

May 3, 2004 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Leeco Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

2' TO 3' OF ROCK FELL ON THE HEAD OF CONTINUOUS MINER CAUSING IT TO BE STUCK FOR APPROX. 4 & 1/2 HOURS IN THE PILLAR LINE OF THE 009 MMU.

May 2, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Baylor Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL. SPAD 3026 #8 INTERSECTION ON MAINS SECTION MMU 002. FELL ABOVE ANCHORAGE. 6' TORQUE TENSION & 8' CABLE BOLTS USED. FACE IS APPROX 10' HIGH X 20' WIDE & 30' LONG. DEVELOPED APPROX 2 WEEKS AGO.

May 2, 2004 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nubay Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK FALLS IN RETURN AIR COURSE, IN 2ND N. INTAKE ROOM. THE FALLS WERE IN INTERSECTION, NEXT TO BARRIER PILLAR. LOACATION OF FALLS +390 - EAST ROOM TO 2ND NORTH FROM +1020 TO 1380.

May 1, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Mingo Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED BY AN EMPLOYEE ON 5/1/04 ON #2 SECTION RETURN. THE FALL WAS 30' LONG, 20' WIDE AND APPROX. 7' THICK. THIS MINE IS IDLED. 6' RESIN BOLTS WERE IN USE IN THIS AREA. THERE IS A COAL RIDER SEAM AND WATER PRESENT ABOVE COAL SEAM. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP, BUT WAS DANGERED OFF.

May 1, 2004 KY · Coal HOISTING
Leeco Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

SLOPE CAR WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO BATTERIES & DEFECTIVE WIRING

May 1, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingwood Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

EAST 1, 15 BLOCK, #7 ENTRY, 4-WAY, MMU 008. 20 FT. WIDE X 20 FT. LONG X 10 FT. HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT. 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS, SCREEN, CABLE BOLTS, CABLE TRUSS BOLTS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLED AROUND FALL.

May 1, 2004 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
AMFIRE Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE TIMBERING AN AREA INBY THE FALL WHERE THE ROOF SHOWED SIGNS OF BEING BROKEN UP, THE AREA THAT FELL STARTED TO WORK. THE MEN TIMBERING WENT TO GET THE FOREMAN. WHEN THEY GOT BACK THE AREA HAD CAVED. THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' BOLTS & CABLE BOLTS INBY AND OUTBY THE FALL. THE AREA THAT FELL WAS BOLTED WITH 4' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS.

May 31, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Essroc Cement Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

The injured person, an employee of Service Transport, was delivering diesel to the quarry fuel tank. The driver was the only person at the tank when a hose separated from the truck and he was burned by the hot diesel fuel. He was taken to the hospital with burns - described as non life threatening. Driver later died from what is believed to be complications from the injury.

May 27, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
MDC Contracting LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE's were attempting to raise the crusher discharge conveyer when a support bracket broke, causing the end of conveyer to raise upward striking the victim. The conveyer was being raised with a hoisting boom mounted to the bucket of the front end loader.

May 18, 2004 IN · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · MACHINERY
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Ee had gone to face area to service face equip as part of idle shift on unit #4. It appears from acc.site that ee was moving continuous miner from face of #3 entry outby about 1 & 1/2 crosscuts to service it. A coworker said ee had been alone for about 5 min, when coworker found ee pinched between tail of miner & coal rib about 15 ft outby intersection for crosscut #29, entry #3.

May 29, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Marigold Mining Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING UP ON A PIECE OF PLATE STEEL WITH A PRY BAR. BAR SLIPPED SMASHING FINGER SEVERING FROM NAIL BED TO FINGER TIP.

May 17, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Halliday Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE CONE & CONVEOYOR SHUT OFF. CREW CLEANED CONVEYOR & TAIL PULLEY OFF. FOREMAN ASKED IF EVERYONE WAS READY TO START UP. PLANT MAN WHEN TO HIS STATION & FOREMAN TO HIS. FOREMAN MADE EYE CONTACT WITH INJURED. THE PLANT MAN STARTED HIS CONVEYOR & FOREMAN STARTED HIS CONVEYOR THEN TURNED TO MAKE SURE ALL CONVEYORS WERE MOVING. DID NOT SEE INJURED SO SHUT DOWN EQUIPMENT.

May 15, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRYING TO GET TWIST & KINK OUT OF 1 1/2" WATER LINE HIGH PRESSURE & GOT HIS LITTLE FINGER CAUGHT IN IT. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO RALEIGH GENERAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT DUE TO DAMAGE A PORTION OF THE FINGER WOULD HAVE TO BE AMPUTATED.

May 11, 2004 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing new corner bits bolts in dozer blade. He had all old bolts removed and put a bar in bolt hole to hold bit in place. The bar slipped and the corner bit fell striking his left foot at the base of his toes. Three toes were surgically removed, the big toe and the next two.

May 11, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Canyon Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When backing off the take up drum on 21 conveyor belt the adjustment bolt got stuck. It released and slamed back to the orignal position pinching his finger between the bolt head and bearing slide rail.

May 7, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Austin White Lime Company, Ltd. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE HYDRATE MILL DUST COLLECTOR, WITHOUT LOCKING OUT THE EQUIPMENT. HE CAUGHT THE TIP OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND IN THE AIRLOCK, CAUSING INJURY TO THE FINGER. THE TIP OF HIS FINGER WAS AMPUTATED.

May 6, 2004 NE · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Overland Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trying to repair an area on a conveyer using a long bar and the bar came in contact with a rotating part causing the bar to flip and his right pinky finger got caught in the guard and lacerated the top of his finger.

May 6, 2004 KY · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A CUTTING EDGE ON A D-11R DOZER. AS THE EDGE WAS BEING PUT INTO PLACE THE LIFTING STRAP SUDDENLY BROKE AND THE EDGE STRUCK EE ON LEFT HAND, CATCHING HAND BETWEEN EDGE AND DOZER BLADE. (AMPUTATION: DISTAL PHALANGE - RING AND MIDDLE FINGERS.)

May 5, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Illinois Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WORKING HIS NORMAL JOB. THE PLANT WAS IN A PLANNED SHUTDOWN WHICH REQUIRES THE ROAD TRUCK DRIVERS TO TRANSFER TO THE PLANT. EE WAS WORKING ON DRAG CHAIN AND LIFTED LARGE SADDLE. EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF DISCOMFORT IN NAVEL AREA. DR. DETERMINED IT TO BE A IMBILLICAL HERNIA & FURTHER TREATMENT WAS NOT REQUIRED.

May 4, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tilden Mining Company L C · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on lining grinding #4. The liner was set on the mill floor on the tracks, it needed to be tipped slightly to reconnect to be put on the handler cart. It moved quickly and pinched his right index finger between the liner and the grapple tool. Lost time started on 5-5-04.

May 3, 2004 TX · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Sabine Mining Company · Struck by falling object

While working on a Dart CH-160 Trailer, ee was lowering the axle on jacks and extentions and the axle began to roll off of the jacks and landed on ee's left foot and crushed it.

May 31, 2004 AL · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Did not start losing time until 7/29/04. Twisted knee while getting into motor compartment and his foot slipped. Surgery required.

May 31, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk Run Coal Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS MOVING WATER LINE & FELT PAIN IN SHOULDER. INJURED WENT TO DR ON JUNE 9TH & CONTACTED BLACK CASTLE SAFETY DEPT. INJURED'S FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK WILL BE JUNE 18TH. DR DID NOT TAKE INJURED AWAY FROM WORK UNTIL 6-17-04.

May 31, 2004 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING DOWN STEPS & SLIPPED ONTHE LAST GRATED STEP. HIS WEIGHT CAME DOWN ON HIS LEFT ANKLE AS HE FELL FRACTURING IT.

May 30, 2004 AK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Reclamation Group Llc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE GATHERING UP EMPTY SODIUM HYDROXIDE PELLET BAGS TO BE THROWN AWAY. A TINY PIECE OF NaOH BOUNCED UNDER SAFETY SHIELD & BURNED RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE FOGGED GLASS SHIELD, RAISED HEAD BACK TO LOOK UNDER GLASS & THE LITTLE PIECE BOUNCED & LANDED IN EYE.

May 30, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Essroc Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PREPARING TO WORK ON A BUCKET ELEVATOR. EE HAD REMOVED THE BOLTS FROM AN ACCESS DOOR AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PRYING THE DOOR OFF WHEN THE DOOR POPPED LOOSE AND FELL ON HIS FOOT.

May 30, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While making up roof bolts, she walked around bolter and hit her head on low top, jamming her neck. Started losing time 6-26-04.

May 29, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Struck by falling object

HELPING TO LINE UP A ROOF STRAP EXTENSION TO SUPPORT AN AREA OF ROOF WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT FOREARM.

May 29, 2004 WV · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Essroc Cement Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SITTING IN THE OPERATORS CHAIR THE EE TURNED TO ENERGIZE THE CRANE BY THROWING A 600 AMP BREAKER. WHILE TURNING & PULLING ON THE BREAKER HE STRAINED HIS BACK. THE BREAKER IS LOCATED BEHIND & TO THE RIGHT & APPROX. 12" LOWER THAN THE OPERATORS SEAT.

May 29, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Kingwood Mining Company LLC · Struck by powered moving object

EE & COWORKER WERE USING THE SCOOP TO RECOVER MATERIAL. COWORKER WAS OPERATING THE SCOOP & NEEDED TO STOP AT AN AIR LOCK DOOR. NO COMMUNICATION WAS MADE BETWEEN WORKERS & THE OPERATOR ASSUMED EE WAS IN THE CLEAR. WHEN THE OPERATOR REPOSITIONED THE SCOOP, THE EE'S RIGHT LOWER LEG WAS CAUGHT IN THE R. SWING JACK AREA OF THE MACHINE. X-RAY NEG., 10" LAC. TO CALF MUSCLE.

May 29, 2004 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CAM - Kentucky, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING PUT A TRACK ON D11 DOZER AND HAD A PRY BAR HOLDING ROLLER BOAGIE. DOZER BOAGIE DROPPED, PINNING EE'S RIGHT HAND TO GROUND BY BAR. THIS FRACTURED EE'S RIGHT LITTLE FINGER AND TORE FINGERNAIL OFF OF RIGHT RING FINGER.

May 28, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Titan Florida LLC · Struck against a moving object

While headed to Pit-G, employee (Truck #70) collided with another employee (Truck #10).

May 28, 2004 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall from machine

EE and other were on miner section to change supply cars at end of the track. EE pulled supply trip toward the section. As he was doing this, the weight of the trip pushed him toward the end of the section. EE jumped off his motor, and caused a fracture to his left leg.

May 28, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Titan Florida LLC · Struck against a moving object

While headed to the primary crusher, employee (Truck #10) collided with another employee (Truck #70).

May 28, 2004 KY · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jamieson Construction Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was going to tighten fan belt on dozer. He climbed on push arm, his foot slipped and he fell against step hitting his chest. X-ray showed no fracture only indenture in muscle and tissue.

May 28, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Warrior Coal LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR A BROKEN CHAIN ON THE BOOM LEVELING DEVICE OF HIS DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLTER. WHILE STOOPING DOWN TO REPAIR THE CHAIN, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD CAUSING LACERATIONS.

May 28, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE COMPLAINED OF PAIN AND A HERNIA THE DAY AFTER WORKING ON 5/28/04. EE HAS A RUPTURED HERNIA IN THE GROIN AREA AND SURGERY IS SCHEDULED FOR 6-10-2004. EE STARTED MISSING WORK 6-1-2004.

May 28, 2004 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cold Spring Granite Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was helping blaster pull air bag out of channel/crack, felt pain in his lower back.

May 27, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Eagles Lake Reserve Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UNDER SCALES USING POWER WASHER. LAID DOWN WAND TO USE SHOVEL AND PICKED UP WAND ON POWER WASHER WITH RIGHT HAND. FINGERS HIT TRIGGER CAUSING WAND TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. TRIED TO GRAB WAND WITH LEFT HAND AND SPRAY FROM WAND HIT LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER CAUSING CUT AND FRACTURE OF INDEX FINGER.

May 27, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Fall from machine

Driver was delivering sand to quarry. He dumped his load and was getting out of the cab when he missed the first step and fell approx 3' to the ground, resulting in a broken right leg.

May 27, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS STEAMING COMPRESSOR OFF & WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL STEAM JENNY HOSE HE TRIPPED ON THE POWER CABLE FOR THE COMPRESSOR CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS LEFT ANKLE

May 27, 2004 TX · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Jewett Mine LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Employee had completed his shift and was leaving site when a pickup driven by a NWR electrician ran into him as he was walking to his personal vehicle. he was hit on the right arm and sustained injury to wrist and elbow. he was transported to hospital. Both wrist and elbow were broken.

May 27, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling waste material at the tailpulley of 6 conveyor, slipped and turned his ankle and was in a lot of pain. Taken to Shadey Grove hosp. for x-rays, Bad sprain .

May 27, 2004 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee injured his left knee on 2-16-04 when he bumped it against a scoop. He began missing work on 5-27-04.

May 27, 2004 VA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Ambrose Branch Coal Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ADDING AIRLINE TO BARREL CONTAINING CAUSTIC CHEMICAL TO GET CHEMICAL TO FLOW FROM BARREL CAUSING BARREL TO RUPTURE.

May 27, 2004 AL · Coal rodman, surveyor/transit helper OTHER
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING LOW AT THE KNEES TO GO THROUGH BACK DROP & FELT PAIN IN THE RIGHT KNEE. *EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 7/10/04 DUE TO SURGERY*

May 27, 2004 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING WATER SPRAYS AT THE HEAD ROLLER ON 105 BELTLINE AND WHEN HE PUT HIS HAND OVER TO CHECK SPRAY A BLOCK OF COAL OR SLATE BOUNCED OFF THE BELTLINE AND HIT HIM ON LEFT HAND BREAKING LEFT FINGER.

May 27, 2004 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairbanks Coal Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS IN PROCESS OF LIFTING A METAL PLATE. WHILE BENDING DOWN TO LIFT OBJECT UP, EE STRAINED LOWER BACK.

May 27, 2004 OH · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE HAD CRAWLED UNDER THE SHUTTLE CAR TO CHANGE CONES FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT. AS HE WAS SLIDING OUT FROM UNDER THE SHUTTLE CAR, HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE AGAINST THE FRAME. *THE EMPLOYEE'S LAST DAY AT WORK WAS 6-18-04.

May 27, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Fall from ladders

EE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER WHICH CAME OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE EE CAUSING EE TO FALL. EE WAS GETTING AN ORE SAMPLE FROM THE CHUTE ON SCREEN DECK.

May 26, 2004 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SIDE BOARD ON COAL HAULER, SIDE BOARD FELL ON HIS RT. ANKLE CAUSING LACERATION & CONTUSIONS. LATER GOT INFECTION IN ANKLE & STARTED MISSING ON 6/1/04.

May 26, 2004 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE was unplugging the #3 feeder at the bottom of the raw coal silo when coal and water suddenly rushed out of the feeder. ee jumped approx. 8' off a catwalk in order. to get out of the way. this resulted in ee fracturing his right foot.

May 26, 2004 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

DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 2/9/05. HE HAS BEEN SEEING DOCTOR SINCE TIME OF ACCIDENT. EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A ROLLER ON HIS SHOULDER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND HURT SHOULDER.

May 26, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rockhouse Creek Development LLC · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLT, BOLT KICKED BACK AND HIT EE IN THE SHOULDER. PRESSURE FROM DRILL POT.

May 26, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Columbia Quarry Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was in progress of pre-shift inspection of a motor grader, while climbing onto engine compartment access platform, operator strained his mid-back region. Orthopedic surgeon prescribed therapy on 6-9-04 medical evaluation.

May 26, 2004 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED EE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON UNIT 2. HE WAS WALKING OUT OF ROOM #1 AND A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, SCRAPING DOWN BOTH LOWER LEGS AND LANDING ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. THE INCIDENT CAUSED CONTUSION/ABRASION TO BOTH LOWER LEGS AND CONTUSION TO THE RIGHT FOOT. THE EE WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHECK ROOF AND RIB IN HIS WORK AREA AND AREA OF TRAVEL.

May 26, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Fall onto or against objects

SUBJECT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A BATTERY OUT WHEN STRAP BROKE, CAUSING HIM TO BE OFF BALANCE, HITTING HIS HEAD AGAINST ROOF OF MINE.

May 26, 2004 PA · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
PBS Coals, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS RAISING HIS DRILL SEAT TO ADJUST HEIGHT. HE FELT PAIN IN BACK. THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER TEST TO VERIFY IF IT IS JOB RELATED.

May 26, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Argus Energy WV LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A ROCK OUT OF THE RAW COAL SHOOT AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. (STARTED MISSING WORK ON 6/1/04.)

May 26, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Hillsdale Rock Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Operator was using scraper and dozer pushed a little too hard from behind.

May 26, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
McElroy Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Installing extra bolts at future longwall recovery area at the neck of 6 right 5 south. As he was tramming center bolter, tram lever stuck pushing employee into a crib hurting his left shoulder.

May 26, 2004 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sidney Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The ee reported that he was in the raw coal truck dump shoveling mud and coal. While shoveling he got his shovel hung on the tail piece while lifting, causing injury to his back. He worked Jun 27 and 28, and has since been taken off work by a physician.

May 26, 2004 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stillwater Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS MEASURING PIPE ON SCISSOR LIFT IN MILL. HE DROPPED HIS TAPE MEASURE & WHEN HE PICKED IT UP, HE STOOD UP AND JAMMED HEAD ON PIPE ABOVE. STRAINED NECK. EE MISSED ONE SHIFT

May 26, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Placer Dome U. S. Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHILE MOVING A COMPRESSOR, THE COMPRESSOR TIPPED OVER AND LANDED ON RIGHT LEG.

May 26, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Remington LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when he observed rock dripping from top. He moved to get out of the way when a rock 66" by 28" by 9" thick fell, striking him after it hit the bottom.

May 25, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greystone Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS LIFTING A ROCK OFF A CONVEYOR BELT WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT. EE WAS WEARING STEEL WORK SHOES AT TIME OF INCIDENT.

May 25, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
No.1 Contractor Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

STANDING ON ROUNDED PUMP TOP WITH FEET WET. SLIPPED ANF FELL.

May 25, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
B & D Mining L.L.C. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK ROLLED ONTO HIS FOOT. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 6-1-04 AND WENT TO THE DR. AND IS BEING TREATED FOR A BRUISED LEFT FOOT.

May 25, 2004 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Reading Anthracite Company · Fall onto or against objects

GETTING OUT OF DOZER & SLIPPED OFF TRACK. HE FELL HITTING LT ELBOW ON HEAER & RT SHOLDER & BACK ON DOOR FRAME.

May 25, 2004 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator was compacting bench and backed off slope. Tried to correct by articulating and backing out of position but equipment rolled once and landed upright. Individual was belted in and ROPS system provided protection. Hosiptal treated minor scrape and bruise. Individual was released same day. Equipment damage not yet assessed.

May 25, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal pumper STRIKING OR BUMPING
Hydraulic Press Brick Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON WATER CONNECTION UNDER COAL MILL. UPON CRAWLING OUT FROM UNDER COAL MILL, HE HIT HEAD ON PIPE WHEN HE STOOD UP.

May 25, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was hooking up chain behind ram on coal hauler when he stepped in hole, twisting knee and ankle, and also received abrasion to front of lower leg (shin).

May 25, 2004 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pritchard Mining Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Jostled around while driving a truck.

May 25, 2004 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Fola Coal Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

Lumbar sprain occurred to lumbar region of employee. Employee hired as off-road truck driver. Injury was reported as a result of over-exertion from off-road hauling.

May 25, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP - PUTTING UP RIB BOLT AND RIB ROLLED STRIKING HIM ON HIS BACK IN THE CENTER OF HIS BACK IN #8 ENTRY. WHEN HE TURNED AROUND TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED HIS LEFT JAW STRUCK CANOPY POST. HE'S GOING TO SEE A SPECIALIST ABOUT JAW.

May 25, 2004 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS, STRIKING EE ON THE HEAD AND BACK.

May 25, 2004 WY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triton Coal Company LlC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING IN THE DRILLING AND BLASTING AREA FOR 12 YEARS ON UNEVEN GROUND. ON 5/25 HE WAS ON THE GROUND WORKING BY A DRILL. HE JUMPED UP SLIGHTLY TO RETRIEVE SOME MATERIAL OFF THE DRILL DECK. AS HE LANDED HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE HAD SIMILAR INJURIES ON TWO OCCASSIONS AWAY FROM WORK. HE HAS CONTINUED TO WORK BUT WILL EVENTUALLY NEED SURGERY.

May 25, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wolf Run Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was attempting to free a stuck return roller when his small finger on his left hand became stuck between the roller and the belt

May 25, 2004 CO · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Mountain Energy Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS WORKING MAINTENANCE ON LONGWALL. EE WAS HURRYING TO GET UP ON TOP OF SHEARER. PUT 1 FOOT IN CABLE TROUGH & OTHER ON TOE OF SHIELD. FOOT SLIPPED OFF SHIELD & FELL TOGROUN TWISTING HIP & KNEE. CON'T TO WORK BUT HIP HURT. MRI 10/27/04 NORMAL. WENT TO SPECIALIST WHO DID EXPLORATORY SURGERY 3/31/05. LOST TIME ACCIDENT 3/30/05.

May 25, 2004 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS PLASTERING STOPPING AND PLASTER CAME IN CONTACT WITH SKIN. WHEN HE GOT FINISHED BOTH ARMS WERE INFECTED FROM B-BOND PLASTER.

May 25, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Warrior Coal LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SITTING WAITING FOR MINER TO EXIT A WORKING PLACE WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD. THE ROCK WAS APPROX: 3'X3'4".

May 25, 2004 KY · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN THE RT. FOOT WITH A HYD. HOSE THAT HAS APPROX. 320 PSI ON IT. THE FITTING FAILED THAT CAUSED THE HYD. HOSE TO STRIKE HIM IN THE RT.FOOT.

May 25, 2004 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Buzzi Unicem USA · Flash burns (welding)

THE EE WAS ASSISTING A WELDER WHILE INSTALLING A METAL PLATE AS A COVER OVER A HOLE. THE EE WAS HOLDING THE METAL PLATE IN PLACE WHILE THE WELDER TACKED IT. WHILE DOING THIS THE EE DID NOT SHIELD HIS EYES SUFFICIENTLY AND RECEIVED A FLASH FROM THE WELDING ARC.

May 25, 2004 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bristol Coal Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was making a belt splice on the surface belt when he slipped and fell off of the belt hitting on his right side. Employee fell approximately (4) four feet.

May 25, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Fall down stairs

EE WAS STATIONED AT THE CRUSHING CIRCUIT CONTROL ROOM. HE BEGAN TO EXIT THIS AREA BY DESCENDING THE STAIRS WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND TUMBLED DOWN THE STAIRWAY, LACERATING HIS RIGHT HAND AND TWISTING OR STRIKING HIS LEFT WRIST.

May 25, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barton Mines Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Transfering (Handling) 100lb bags from one pallet to another, Pulled muscle in lower back.

May 25, 2004 KY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Struck by falling object

REMOVING A LODGED ROCK UNDER JAW CRUSHER; ANOTHER ROCK FELL; MASHED AND CUT HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

May 25, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arnold Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

Ee was walking back to chopper from water bucket. He walked in between chopper II & chopped rock pile. Bent down to pick up hydrolic lid on ground & the man on back of chopper turned & threw a piece of chopped rock towards pile. It hit ee in the side of hard hat & on cheek. Stitches required in cheek.

May 24, 2004 WY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

BACKING UNDER SHOVEL, BUCKET OPENED EARLY STRIKING END OF TRUCK & BRINGING IT TO A SUDDEN HALT.

May 24, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Original Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EXITING EQUIPMENT, FOOT SLIPPED, GRABBED HAND RAIL TO CATCH SELF; BROKE BONE BEHIND FINGERS IN HAND.

May 24, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ricci Bros. Sand Co., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A UTILITY KNIFE, EE CUT HIS RIGHT FOREARM.

May 24, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving boxes w/paper & supplies several weeks ago. Injury was to lower back and was not known to be a work place injury until 6/4/04.First incident was in March, no medical treatment required. Recurrance on 5/24/04 medical attention was sought. Supervision was not notified of the recurrence and determination made that it was work related until 6/4/04.

May 24, 2004 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carbon Fuel Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN ABDOMEN IN AREA OF PREVIOUS HERNIA SURGERY 9/11/03. ALSO EXPERIENCED NAUSEA. PAIN OCCURED AFTER LIFTING BRAKE DRUM FROM TRAILER TRUCK. SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON 6/2/04.

May 24, 2004 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING LOADED WHEELBARROW OF CINDER BLOCKS & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. NOTIFIED THAT EE'S MEDICAL CONDITION MAY BE WORK RELATED ON 7/28/04.

May 24, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Knott County Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS INSTALLING CONVEYOR BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 24, 2004 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eighty Four Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS ROOF BOLTING AT THE MINER. HE SAID THAT UPON COMPLETING DRILLING A HOLE FOR A ROOF BOLT, A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE OUT OF THE ROOF AS HE WAS RETRIEVING THE DRILL STEEL. THE ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT ELBOW.

May 24, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Buzzi Unicem USA · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING PLANT PERSONNEL IN MOVING A HEAVY ROTOR FROM PLANT PRODUCTION AREA TO A NEARBY STAGING AREA. A LOADER WAS BEING USED TO TRANSPORT ROTOR, AS LOADER WAS LOWERING LOAD THE RIGGING BROKE WHICH SECURED THE ROTOR. THE ROTOR THEN STRUCK A RAILROAD TIE WHICH IN TURN FLIPPED & CAME DOWN ON EMPLOYEE'S RT.FOOT.

May 24, 2004 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from miner to #8 outby. The grade is downhill from the face. Employee stepped off into a rut and pulled right calf muscle. Continued working. Waited on Dr's report before filing. First day of disability was 06/10/04.

May 24, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Stuart M Perry Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE INJURED STATES THAT HE FELT A PRICK IN HIS LEFT FOREARM, THEN FOREARM STARTED TO SWELL.

May 24, 2004 VA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a rod to clean the raw coal feeder which had stopped up. When the coal broke free it pushed the rod into a piece of metal and caught his hand, causing a fracture to his thumb on the right hand.

May 24, 2004 OH · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Mining, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP ON A ROCK TO GET INTO HIS LOADER WHEN THE ROCK ROLLED ON HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND LAND ON THE ROCK BRUISING HIS RIBS.

May 24, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hanson Aggregates, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LETTING CABLE OUT FROM THE CORNER CABLE WINCH. THE BRAKE FAILED CAUSING THE WINCH HANDLE TO SPIN OUT OF THE EE'S HAND. WHEN THE HANDLE SPUN IT HIT THE EE'S RIGHT HAND. THE HANDLE CUT HIS FINGERS & CRACKED/BROKE THE BONE IN HIS RING FINGER. EE WAS RELEASING UNDER TENSION.

May 24, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Holcim (US) Incorporated · Struck by flying object

Air hose blew off the end coupling and then struck the mechanic on the right cheek. The mechanic required stitches to close the wound.

May 24, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver ELECTRICAL
Shelly Materials Inc · Contact with electrical current

The person injured was firing a blast, when the connecting wire used to hook in the shot was caught by the wind and hurled into high tension power lines, resulting in electric shock.

May 24, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CAM - Kentucky, LLC · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT BY APPLYING PRESSURE WITH HIS HAND AND HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE THE MINE FLOOR WITH HIS HAND.

May 24, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Clean Energy Mining Co. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS LOADING A CAR WITH THE MINER IN THE NO. 4 ENTRY. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF THE RIGHT LEG. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT.

May 24, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Best Sand Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Landon was picking up an empty pallet and turned to place it on the bag table when he felt a sharp pain in his lower right abdomen area. Landon went to an emergency room where he was diagnosed with a right groin strain.

May 24, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Tamaqua Coal Pockets, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DOING MAINTENANCE IN FINES PLANT. HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT FOOT. HE PULLED A LIGAMENT ON THE TOP OF HIS FOOT.

May 24, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING TOP AROUND THE FEEDER. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND, CATCHING IT BETWEEN THE ROCK AND FEEDER.

May 24, 2004 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Struck against stationary object

A BELTMAN WAS SHOVELING SPILLAGE OFF OF A CONCRETED HEAD DRIVE & STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL TWISTING HIS KNEE.

May 24, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE was walking to the surface after servicing the #2 head drive when a piece of draw rock fell, striking him on the head, causing neck and back pain.

May 23, 2004 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LIFTING BELT BED RAIL AND LOADING THEM IN A SCOOP CAR, THE EMPLOYEE FELT A POP IN HIS LOWER BACK. LTA BEGAN MAY 24.

May 23, 2004 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dominion Coal Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK PULLING BELT STAND OUT OF MUD.

May 23, 2004 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS USING A SLATE BAR TO PRY A FEEDER DRIVE SPROCKET INTO THE SCOOP BUCKET. WHILE DOING THIS HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 23, 2004 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE HAD WALKED UP THE SLOPE TO GET A FIRE NOZZLE. AS SHE TURNED AROUND & STARTED BACK DOWN THE SLOPE SHE SLIPPED & FELL. LOST TIME INJURY AS OF JUNE 29, 2004.

May 23, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
CAM - Kentucky, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee of Beaver Creek Clearing was cutting a tree, when another tree struck him from behind.

May 22, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Charolais Coal No 1 LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AND HIT ELBOW ON THE BELT FRAME.

May 22, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

A HOSE BROKE ON A VACUUM TRUCK AND TRONA SQUIRTED IN EE'S RIGHT EYE.

May 22, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HANGING CURTAIN AT THE MOUTH OF #5 ENTRY AND CURTAIN WAS MUDDY AND HE STRAINED HIMSELF - RUPTURING HIS ABDOMEN NEAR NAVEL.

May 22, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Buffalo Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PICK UP A CHUTE WITH AN OVERHEAD CRANE WHEN THE CHUTE MOVED AND PINCHED HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN THE CHUTE AND SEPARATOR.

May 22, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Murriel-Don Coal Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE TRAMMED A 482 SCOOP INTO THE #10 HEADING WHEN THE SCOOP QUIT. HE GOT OFF, TOOK THE PANEL BOARD OFF & BEGAN TO WORK ON CAPACITORS. HE STATES THERE WAS A FLASH OF LIGHT AND HE GOT A FACIAL BURN. EITHER DURING THAT TIME OR SOMETIME AFTER, AN IGNITION OCCURRED IN THE AREA TRAVELING ACROSS THE LAST OPEN CROSSCUT FROM #10 TO #8 & OUTBY THE OPEN CROSSCUT A DISTANCE OF 2 CROSSCUTS.

May 22, 2004 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man ELECTRICAL
Stillwater Mining Company · Contact with electrical current

The employee received an electrical shock as he was climbing onto his Jumbo drill. He was seen by a physician after the incident with no injuries diagnosed. On July 12 he was seen by a physician who took him off work for right knee pain related to the electrical shock. The knee had been operated on in the past. Filing of this 7000-1 was pending receipt of medical documentation.

May 22, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Custom Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS DESCENDING STEPS WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN JAW. EE HAD AN INFECTION IN HIS JAW. EE PULLED HANDS OFF OF HANDRAILS TO GRAB AT HIS FACE. EE LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL & BROKE RIGHT LEG BETWEEN KNEE & ANKLE.

May 22, 2004 TN · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appolo Fuels Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PUTTING PIN IN A BRACE THAT HAD COME LOOSE ON HIGHWALL MINER CONVEYOR. LOST BALANCE AND FELL, LANDING ON RIGHT HIP & LOWER BACK. INJURY TO RIGHT HIP AREA & LOWER BACK - POSSIBLE FRACTURE.

May 22, 2004 WV · Coal drill operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck against a moving object

employee driving down access road away from jobsite, lost control of vehicle, hit parked water tank truck.

May 22, 2004 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Big Laurel Mining Corporation · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TROUBLSHOOTING THE #3 SHUTTLE CAR WHICH HAD LOST ELECTRICAL POWER BEHIND THE CONTINUOUS MINER IN #6 ENTRY. EE WAS FACING THE SHUTTLE CAR WITH HIS BACK TOWARD THE RIB BEHIND THE REPAIRMAN "WORKING" AND TRIED TO GIVE A VERBAL WARNING. THE UPPER HALF OF RIB COLLAPSED AND FELL, KNOCKING HIM ON HIS LOWER BACK AND STRIKING HIS RIGHT FOOT.

May 22, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A 30"X 2"STEEL ROCK BREAKER PICK AFTER HE PLACED IT ON THE FACE CONVEYOR HANDRAIL & IT FELL INTO THE MOVING FACE CONVEYOR CAUSING IT TO BOUNCE BACK HITTING HIM ON THE RT. SIDE OF HIS HEAD.

May 21, 2004 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Canyon Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY ON 5/21/04 WHEN HE NOTICED HE WAS HAVING PAIN IN HIS BACK. ON 6/3/04 EE WAS TOLD BY A DOCTOR TO TAKE TIME OFF FROM WORK BECAUSE HE HAD A BULGING DISC IN HIS BACK.

May 21, 2004 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS RIDING IN NO. 4 MANTRIP WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF THE HEAD AND THEN GLANCED OFF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND.

May 21, 2004 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marshall Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANGING HIGH LINE CABLE. STATED HIS BACK WAS ON FIRE & STINGING.

May 21, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Oldwick Materials LLC · Struck by flying object

BLAST CREW MEMBERS WERE STANDING IN AREA BELIEVED TO BE OUTSIDE OF BLAST AREA, IN A SAFE LOCATION, WHEN BLAST WAS DETONATED. BLAST RESULTED IN FLYROCK THAT CONTACTED EE IN LEFT LEG AND RIGHT HEEL. CONTACT RESULTED IN BRUISE ON LEFT CALF AND A LACERATION ON RIGHT HEEL. EE HAS NOT YET RETURNED TO WORK.

May 21, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Coalburg Enterprises, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DRILLING HOLE IN ROOF FOR ROOF BOLT WHEN DRILL STEEL BENT, HITTING HIS LEFT HAND AND BREAKING HIS LEFT WRIST.

May 21, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE was building sub-arc frame on the feed end of #4 kiln. They were putting up channel with tack welds. They had tack-welded the second channel when the tack-welds broke. EE fell and the handrail he was tied off on broke. He fell approx 40', hitting several objects as he fell.

May 21, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While hosing down conveyors at the mill, the employee slipped on mud. Employee has lost time from work due to a surgical procedure on the knee effective 11/23/2004.

May 21, 2004 AL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING NEAR CABLE REEL WHILE SLACK WAS BEING ADDED TO REEL WHEN CABLE TIED-UP TO ROOF, FELL STRIKING EE ON NECK & RIGHT SIDE OF FACE.

May 21, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS HANGING A K DOOR. WHILE LIFTING THE DOOR HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE RESULTING IN A SPRAIN

May 21, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Flagstaff Cinder Sales Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING A SCREEN FOR PLANT, TURNED AND PULLED MUSCLES IN NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 21, 2004 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stated he slipped and fell on drill striking rib cage against frame. EE started missing work on 6/4/04.

May 21, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
SAN LORENZO SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STRAIGHTEN OUT A CONVEYOR BELT ON ROLLERS WITH A PRY BAR. EE LOST HIS TEMPER AND STARTED HITTING THE CONVEYOR WITH THE PRY BAR. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED AND HIT HIS FACE. EE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RETURN TO WORK UNTIL RELEASED BY THE PUERTO RICAN COUNTERPART OF WORKERS' COMP. SAFETY TRAINING SESSION HELD FOR ALL EMPLOYEES (AND EE UPON HIS RETURN).

May 21, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Delaware Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PLACING STONE TREADS IN STOCK PILE WHEN HIS FINGER BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO.

May 21, 2004 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
McElroy Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A CABLE & FELT SOMETHING PULL IN MIDDLE LOWER BACK.

May 21, 2004 KY · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Miller Brothers Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object

RECLAIMING SLOPE ON LEFT SIDE OF ACCESS ROAD TO WORKING AREA. DOZER CAME OVER A ROCK IN THE SLOPE THAT CAUSED IT TO OVERTURN. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED HEAD INJURIES TO RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD.

May 21, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wake Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down from the ladder of the water truck and turned his ankle, resulting in a severe sprain of the right ankle.

May 21, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dakota LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT AND WAS LIFTING A ROCK ON THE SHOVEL WHEN THE ROCK SHIFTED AND HE TWISTED HIS WRIST.

May 21, 2004 OH · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING ON #2 LOCOMOTIVE PUSHING A SHEILDS. CARS BACK TO THE END OF TRACK AT TOP END OF 21 WEST LONGWALL SET-UP SECTION. HE TURNED HIS BACK LOOKING THE OTHER WAY, WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HARD HAT AGAINST A 4"BEAM THAT WAS CROSSING HAULAGE.

May 21, 2004 IL · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

He was lifting trailer hitch off supply car, when he felt something pull in his right shoulder. ** Started Missing on 07/27/04**

May 20, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING BELT - BAD SPLICE CAME BY AND CUT ARM.

May 20, 2004 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS PUSHING FILL WITH A D11 DOZER, HE CALLED FOR THE FOREMAN TO COME GET HIM. EE STATED THAT HE COULD NOT STAND THE BUMPING OF THE DOZER. HE STATED THAT THE PAIN WAS FROM A PREVIOUS INJURY FROM A PREVIOUS EMPLOYER. EE WOULDN'T GO TO THE DOCTOR, BUT HE DID GO HOME.

May 20, 2004 IL · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nubay Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED SAID HE WAS PUTTING HYD. OIL IN ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. 5 GALLON CANS.

May 20, 2004 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Turris Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE OPERATING AN OPEN TOPPED PERSONNEL CARRIER THE OPERATOR LOOKED LEFT AND STRUCK HIS HAT ON A LOW HANGING OBJECT KNOCKING OFF HIS HAT AND CAUSING PAIN TO HIS NECK. DIAGNOSED WITH A SPOT OF BLEEDING ON THE BRAIN FROM IMPACT. NO DAMAGE TO NECK OR BACK. LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

May 20, 2004 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PUSHING BOOM PINS OUT OF A LOADER USING A CRIB BLOCK AS A PRESS. THE CRIB BLOCK FELL OVER AND SMASHED HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN THE BOOM ARM AND CRIB BLOCK.

May 20, 2004 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A CHAIN COME-A-LONG DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS. A LOOSE END OF THE CHAIN WAS DANGLING DOWN & DRAGGING. IT APPARENTLY CAUGHT IN A STEP & CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

May 20, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
American Borate Company · Struck by powered moving object

EE CLAIMS HE WAS HELPING DRILL A FACE ROUND, WHEN A LOADER OPERATOR APPROACHED AND MUCKER APPARENTLY HIT AGAINST EE'S LOWER BACK, CAUSING INJURY. HIS PARTNER CLAIMS HE DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. THE MUCKER BUCKET WAS 5' IN THE AIR OR HIGHER; COULD NOT HAVE HIT HIS BACK AREA.

May 20, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Val-Rock Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN A BOLT HOLDING THE RAIL ON THE LJ SCREEN. THE BOLT WAS OVERHEAD & EE WAS ON THE GROUND. AS HE PUSHED UP WITH THE HAND WRENCH HIS KNEE GAVE OUT.

May 20, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
American Borate Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRILLING FOR GROUND SUPPORT HOLES THROUGH CHAINLINK FENCE, LOOSE MATERIAL FELL OUT OF BACK, PUSHING CHAINLINK FENCING AND DRILL STEEL AGAINST EE'S BACK, CAUSING A BACK INJURY AND CUT ON FOREHEAD.

May 20, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thunderhill Coal, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

A TREE FELL & HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIS HARDHAT & SHOULDER THAT WAS LODGED IN THE TREE HE WAS CUTTING DOWN. THE TREE KNOCKED HIM INTO HIS CHAINSAW CUTTING HIS LEFT HAND.

May 20, 2004 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Standard Gravel Co Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS BREAKING PIPELINE TO ADD A JOINT IN POND. HE SLIPPED AND LANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE BOAT, HITTING HIS UPPER THIGH AND LEFT BACKSIDE OF BODY.

May 20, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING THE DECK BY 4T62 (TANK) WHEN HE WAS SPRAYED WITH HOT CONDENSATE.

May 20, 2004 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE CROSSING WORK DECK EE CAUGHT HIS TOE ON A BEAM AND FELL ON HIS LEFT KNEE AND RIGHT SHOULDER. EE WAS WORKING AT #7 MINE AT THE TIME OF HIS ACCIDENT. HE NOW IS WORKING AT #5 MINE. HE WORKED UP TO 8/18/04 BEFORE HE STARTED LOSING TIME ON HIS INJURY.

May 20, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal coal strip operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bellco Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Putting v-belts on v-16 pulleys and rolled fingers into pulley and v-belts and cut and smashed fingers.

May 19, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Nevada Paving · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While using a bucket from a 980F Wheel Loader, this employee and another got into the bucket was hoisted up to reach aprox. 7 feet to change a whiper on a conveyer belt. Driver of the 980F had a foot that slipped off the brake, and the machine went forward pinning the injured employee.

May 19, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jacob's Creek Stone Company Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING THE TRUCK TO PREPARE FOR A DELIVERY AND AS HE LIFTED A BAG OF CEMENT ONTO THE TRUCK HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT STOMACH AREA.

May 19, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling around crusher and pulled muscle in stomach.

May 19, 2004 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fractured right big toe when it was caught between clevis and frame of headgate drive.

May 19, 2004 KY · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Hart County Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured and other ee's were setting a truck bed for a retaining wall. Loader operator thought that chain was unhooked and also thought that ee had motioned for him to go back. The chain was still hooked taking bed backwards causing crane boom to swing around. Crane blocked came unhooked and swang around knocking ee over the wall.

May 19, 2004 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
West Hawaii Concrete · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Conveyor wet from rain. Employee walked on conveyor and slipped and fell, landing on butt.

May 19, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Virginia Mist Granite Corp Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

988F LOADER WAS BEING USED TO PULL LEDGE DOWN. WHILE PULLING EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING ROCKS IN CRACK. CRACK CLOSED QUICKLY PINCHING RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER RESULTING IN LACERATION.

May 19, 2004 OH · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Energy Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Alledged incident was to occur while this ee was bending roof bolt and the bolt twisted around jarring his shoulder. causing of this injury was awareness. compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, miner attitude was a factor, personnel equipment not a factor mining equipment/systems not a factor. this ee has worked up til 8-11-04 at which time his dr put him off work

May 19, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Earthworks Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WS SPLITTING ROCK WITH HYDRASPLITTER. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SPLIT OFF A PCJ OF SCRAP OFF A STONE & LET THE TOP HEAD MOVE DOWN TO LOW TO RECOVER THE MACHINE WITH HIS HAND ON TOP OF THE ROCK. NO SAFETY RULES WERE BROKEN JUST BAD OPERATOR JUDGMENT. THE MACHINE RECOVERS THE SAME WAY EVERY TIME. THE EE HAD HIS SAFETY EQUIP ON & HAD BEEN RUNNING THE MACHINE FOR MAJORITY OF HIS

May 19, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
McElroy Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE FELT PAIN NEAR LEFT RIBS AFTER LIFTING A JACKLEG DRILL.

May 19, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western US Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS EXPOSED TO CALCIUM HYDROXIDE IN HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

May 19, 2004 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped out of parts trailer onto a rock and twisted his ankle.

May 19, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A BOLT WHEN HIS THUMB ON HIS RT.HAND SLIPPED UNDER THE BOLTHEAD AND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE DRILL POT & BOLTHEAD CAUSING A FRACTURE TO HIS RT.THUMB & REQUIRING STITCHES.

May 19, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he was attempting to splice a shuttle car cable. He had inserted a screw driver to separate the leads, when he attempted to remove insulation with a knife he lost control of the screw driver. This caused him to puncture his right hand with the screw driver.

May 19, 2004 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Mantrip was struck in belt entry near feeder. as coal hauler approached feeder to discharge load of coal, hauler operator did not see mantrip. Tailgate of hauler made contact with mantrip causing injury to rt foot/toes when they were caught between two pieces of equipment. Injured was a passenger in mantrip.

May 19, 2004 AR · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer MACHINERY
Ibison Stone Supply Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was off-bearing behind the rock cutter. The rock being broken had a piece break off and smashed the miners thumb between that piece and another rock. Required the thumb to have surgery for a break.

May 19, 2004 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE was roof bolting on unit 3. He was in the process of installing an additional roof bolt for the purpose of hanging the trailing cable across the haul road. As he was reaching for the tightner wrench a piece of roof rock fell from between the roof bolts, striking his left hand.

May 18, 2004 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shamrock Coal Company Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee injured his back on 4-21-2004 but continued to work at his regular job until 5-18-04. He took off work and returned to work on 5-24-04. It became reportable 5-18-2004. EE has returned to his regular job.

May 18, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cayuga Crushed Stone Inc · Fall from machine

EE was performing repairs and maint on Euclid #3. He was holding a prybar with both hands, lifting up on the cylinder when the bar slipped out of the hole causing him to lose his balance, he fell to the ground landing on his left elbow.

May 18, 2004 KY · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped on soft ground while walking across Plant lot and twisted left knee. At first Dr. said it was a sprain. Employee was later sent to Dr. who said employee had some torn cartilage. Later the Dr. decided to do surgery on 8-25-04. There was no lost time until 8-25-04.

May 18, 2004 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kepler Processing Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED AND CO-WORKER WERE CARRYING A PIECE OF PIPE, WHICH WAS "L"-SHAPED, AND APPROXIMATELY 6" X 48" IN LENGTH (WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 POUNDS), UP THE STAIR-WAY BETWEEN 6 AND 6 1/2 FLOOR IN PREP PLANT WHEN CO-WORKER'S END OF PIPE SLIPPED CAUSING INJURED TO FEEL PAIN IN HOW LOWER BACK.

May 18, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Newmont USA Limited · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER TO CHECK THE JOHNSON SCREEN & HIT HIS HEAD ON A VENT PIPE ABOVE THE LADDER- JAMMING HIS NECK & CHEST AREA. EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

May 18, 2004 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trap Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was hand shoveling stone into a hole prior to blasting operation. Later that day he complained of numbness in his chest and fingers. diagnosis: pulled chest muscle.

May 18, 2004 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor ELECTRICAL
Performance Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

INJURED SUFFERED ELCTRICAL BURNS WHILE GETTING VOLTAGE READINGS ON #1 CONTINUOUS MINER RECEPTACLE. HE WAS TESTING WITH A FLUKE MEGOHMMETER MODEL 1520 THAT WAS RATED FOR 1000 VOLTS.

May 18, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
3M Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Job function requires lifting 50lb bags of color and dumping into mixer. Pre-existing condition (5yr Hx of untreated broken hand) became aggravated by repetitive grasping. Insidious onset. No swelling or loss of ROM, only inflammation of tendons.

May 18, 2004 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN A TIGHT SPOT, WORKING OVERHEAD, LAYING ON HIS BACK WHEN HIS IMPACT GUN SLIPPED AND FELL, TWISTING HIS ARM BACK IN WRONG DIRECTION.

May 18, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheney Lime & Cement Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS REMOVING COAL RING & CARRYING BOXES OF REFRACTORY. DURING THIS TIME HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

May 18, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Barrick Turquoise Ridge, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

The ee was on a scissor deck cutting the excess/ tail of a Jenmar bolt. Once it was cut he let it drop. It struck a paint can releasing fumes of the can. The fumes rose and were ignited by the torch he was holding.

May 18, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Silica Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS PRESSING A NEW BEARING INTO DRUM WHEEL WHEN A PIECE OF THE BEARING BROKE OFF, SHOOTING THE PIECE OF THE BEARING INTO HIS RIGHT ARM.

May 18, 2004 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he slipped extending right leg. Ee started missing work 11-6-04.

May 18, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New River Mining Company Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured and contractor were changing down a tank that was being picked up by contractor. One side of the tank was properly secured and the other was being done when the cheater pipe slipped, allowing the binder to hit injured in the face (near right eye).

May 18, 2004 IN · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was grinding metal and a sliver got into his eye.

May 18, 2004 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rosebud Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING & PUT BOLTER LEAD ON LEG.

May 18, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck against a moving object

Was being loaded and a rock fell out of bucket and jolted the truck. He felt pain in neck and his right arm and leg went numb.

May 18, 2004 TN · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mountainside Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING PINS INTO TEETH THAT WENT ON LOADER BUCKET. A PIECE OF METAL PIN WENT INTO HIS LEFT THIGH.

May 18, 2004 KY · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Coal Terminal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE CRUSHER HAD BRIDGED-OVER AND EE'S WERE TRYING TO DISLODGE LUMPS OF COAL USING A SPUD BAR. ONE EE WAS USING THE BAR & DIDN'T SEE THE OTHER EE(INJURED) LOOK INTO THE CRUSHER, SUDDENLY THE COAL BROKE FREE & THE BAR STRUCK EE ON THE NOSE.

May 18, 2004 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Hobet Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee came in contact with a dozer push arm that he was welding on and was burned.

May 18, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While getting out of mantrip employee stepped on a rock and twisted her left ankle.

May 18, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was struck on the right leg by a piece of 65 lb track rail being loaded on a low-boy which was moved by a continuous miner.

May 18, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is a roof bolter operator. He had drilled a hole in the mine top to install a roof bolt. After he inserted the roof bolt he was attempting to straighten the bolt out to finish the installation process by pushing on the roof bolt. This caused him to loose his balance causing his left knee to twist. (This did not become reportable until 07/26/04.

May 18, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & K Earth Movers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was cleaning rocks from the walkway on the primary screen. He bent down to pick-up a rock that was stuck in the walkway and put his hand on the handrail. The handrail had a broken weld that gave way and he fell through to the ground (approx. 5 ft.) striking his head and back on the ground.

May 17, 2004 IN · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kindill Mining Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISTING GROUNDMAN IN MOVING TAIL CABLE FOR THE 2550 DRAGLINE. INJURED EE HELPED TO LIFT TAIL CABLE OVER A ROCK & FELT A PULL IN HIS BACK.

May 17, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that while aligning tracks switch, he slipped and fell, experiencing pain in left hip and leg, possible strain to cyatic nerve.

May 17, 2004 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE PREP PLANT, EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE VC48 FEED CHUTE TOWARD THE BYPASS CHUTE USING THE RATCHET CABLE HOIST, AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT SIDE. THIS EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 10/8/2004 DUE TO THIS INCIDENT.

May 17, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Perovich Properties Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was unfamiliar with this maintenance procedure, minimal damage, no impairment.

May 17, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Starlight Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a metal pry bar to move a conveyer belt roller, the ee got his left foot caught under the pry bar. This resulted in a bruised foot, no broken bones. This happened in the surface shop area.

May 17, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Terrassa Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING A SMALLER PIECE FROM A SHEET OF ALUMINUM, THE METAL ALLUMINUM PIECE THAT EE WAS USING AS A GUIDE SLIPPED & HIT HIM IN THE FRONT OF THE FACE. HE WAS USING HIS SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

May 17, 2004 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A SOLID BLOCK STOPPING. WHEN HE BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A BLOCK, HIS BACK GAVE OUT.

May 17, 2004 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE RODE INTO THE MINE SEATED ON A MANTRIP. AFTER ARRIVING HE STARTED TO GET OUT & HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK. STATED THE RIDE WAS NOT BUMPY & HE COULDN'T RELATE IT TO ANY SINGLE INCIDENT. EE HAD ONLY WORKED 3 DAYS.

May 17, 2004 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Stillwater Mining Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating a jackleg drill to install ground support. A rock fell and struck his right 4th finger causing a laceration and avulsion.

May 17, 2004 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS LOOKING FOR THE PHONE LINE. A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF SUPPORT, HITTING EE ON SIDE OF HEAD & SHOULDER, CAUSING BRUISE ON TOP OF LEFT SHOULDER.

May 17, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS SETTING IN A CROSS CUT WITH FELLOW EE WHEN SUPERVISOR CAME THROUGH THE DOOR. THE SUPERVISORE INFORMED THEM TO GO UNLOAD BELT STRUCTURE FROM SCOOP. HE STATED LET'S GO BOYS AND REACHED OVER & JERKED ON OTHER EE'S SUSPENDERS BUT FAILED TO PULLN HIM UP. HE THEN GRABBED INJ EE AND JERKED HIM UP CAUSING PAIN TO RIGHT ARM

May 17, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE WHILE WALKING ON UNEVEN MINE FLOOR.

May 17, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greystone Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

A LARGE STONE FELL OFF THE SIDE OF A ROLLER CONVEYOR WHICH FEEDS HYDRAULIC STONE SPLITTER. EE TRIED TO MOVE THE ROCK WITH A CROW BAR WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN RIGHT CHEST AREA. HE SHOULD HAVE WAITED FOR FORKLIFT TO MOVE STONE.

May 17, 2004 CO · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CAM Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While hanging up a miner cable the employee felt a pain in his lower back.

May 17, 2004 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Road Builders, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE STATES THAT DURING A LIGHTNING STORM THE POWER WENT OFF AT THE CONE CRUSHER. WHEN HE TRIED TO RESTART THE CRUSHER, THE POWER BOX SHORTED AND THE DOOR BLEW OPEN AS A FLASH OF FIRE CAME OUT AND SLIGHTLY BURNED HIS CHEEK AND NOSE.

May 17, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CAM - Kentucky, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS PULLING ON A BOX OF GLUE FROM BEHIND TRAY. HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK & FELL BACK.

May 17, 2004 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Haley Bros. Coal, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Running trackhoe-swung bucket around and hit a high wall. Jar hurt neck and shoulder (neck and shoulder were injured in car accident in 2000)

May 16, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

4 south section, while walking through x-cut, stepped in a hole and twisted left knee. Continued to work normal job duties until 11-10-04, when lost work days began.

May 16, 2004 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STANDING IN STAGE LOADER REACHING OVER CRUSHER TO TIGHTEN BOLTS, EE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT RIB CAGE.

May 16, 2004 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS PAINTING I-BEAMS FROM MANLIFT AND WAS BITTEN BY A SPIDER.

May 15, 2004 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING POWER CABLE WHEN HE FELT BURNING IN HIS LOWER BACK AND SHOULDER.

May 15, 2004 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner MACHINERY
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN AIR IMPACT WRENCH TO TAKE BELT STRUCTURE APART WHEN WRENCH APPARENTLY HAD THE NUT OFF PERMITTING SOCKET END TO STRIKE EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT EYE.

May 15, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vessell Mineral Products Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING AND SHOVELING IN A CLEANUP AREA WHEN HE SLIPPED & HIT KNEE. EE DISREGARDED INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER WAY TO SAFELY PERFORM JOB ASSIGNED.

May 14, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Material Service · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A BOX OVER THE SIDE OF A PICKUP TRUCK WHEN HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND SHOULDER. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED AT THAT TIME. AFTER FURTHER MEDICAL EXAM ON 8/30/04, A TORN ROTATOR CUFF WAS DISCOVERED REQUIRING SURGERY. THIS IS NOW A RECORDABLE INJURY.

May 14, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Panther Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOOSENING STRUCTURE BOLTS ON BELT STRUCTURE AND TURNED TO GET ANOTHER PIECE OF STRUCTURE WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

May 14, 2004 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Bluestone Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A 777 CATERPILLAR ROCK TRUCK AND WHILE BEING LOADED, A PIECE OF ROCK FROM THE LOADER BUCKET FELL ON THE TRUCK BED. THIS BOUNCED THE EE. EE STATED THAT HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS NECK AND ARM. AS OF 5/24/04, EE IS WAITING ON RESULTS OF MRI EXAM.

May 14, 2004 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee crossed belt tail to check fire suprression box. as he stepped down with hand on water line, arm gave way. EE landed on left ankle causing it to fold under his own weight resulting in a fracture.

May 14, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Repairing reducer on cooler dust collector screw, picked up motor and set on reducer, employee felt a pull in lower back right side. Employee did not report injury.

May 14, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Superior Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was helping to set barge covers. The crane operator moved the barge cover causing it to strike the employee. The employee was knocked down and suffered contusions to his left hand & wrist.

May 14, 2004 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

Man walking through x-cut rockdusting step on chunk of coal on slate and fell on the side of his left foot. Fractured bone in left foot.

May 14, 2004 IA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cessford Construction Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was removing a large rock from his feeder on a limestone crushing plant. His injury was diagnosed as a double hernia.

May 14, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U. S. Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM A PLATFORM WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LEFT LEG/KNEE. FURTHER DIAGNOSIS REVEALED TORN LIGAMENTS AND EE UNDERWENT SURGERY 7/7/04.

May 14, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Limpus Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

Ee was hauling materials from south to north side of quarry in haul unit. As he was driving thru tunnel, bed was partially raised causing bed to hit roof of tunnel bringing him to an abrupt halt. As he was wearing his seatbelt this caused his face & shoulder area into the steering wheel causing lacerations to his tongue & lower lip, & cervical contusion.

May 14, 2004 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Reading Anthracite Co. · Struck by flying object

THIS EMP. & OTHERS WERE INSTALLING BOOM ON 285 DEMAG. GRINDING/WELDING/BURNING WAS TAKING PLACE - METAL SLIVER GOT INTO RT EYE.

May 14, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Glenn O Hawbaker Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE SAID 30 DAYS ATER HE HAD BACK PAIN THAT HE THOUGHT RUNNING HAUL TRUCK THAT THIS IS WHAT HURT HIS BACK, BUT THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO ME UNTIL 30 - 40 DAYS LATER.

May 14, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partners LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A ROOF BOLTER TIRE INTO BACK OF A MANTRIP. HE FELT A POP IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 14, 2004 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE said he was riding in d-mantrip, when driver ran over a rock, this caused ee to fall over against other seat and hurt his rib on left side. The driver of mantrip did not remember this happening.

May 14, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rivers Edge Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING THE OUTSIDE BOLT ON 3RD ROW OF BOLTS IN THE FACE OF NO.1 ENTRY. EE STATED HE DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. ALL HE COULD REMEMBER WAS THAT HE WAS HIT BY A ROOF ROCK. INVESTIGATION FOUND A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK 65"L X 13-28"W X 3-5"THICK FELL STRIKING EE ON HEAD & SHOULDER AREA.EVIDENCE INDICATES FORCE & WEIGHT OF ROCK CAUSED INJURY TO RIGHT KNEE ALSO.

May 14, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CARRYING 8" ALUMINUM PIPE AND TRIPPED AND FELL TO HIS KNEES; FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. CONTINUED TO WORK AND FINISHED THE SHIFT. WENT TO THE HOSPITAL ON 5/17/04.

May 14, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Catenary Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured employee was standing behind dozer track as it was being aligned to be installed. The end of the track was elevated. The end of the track fell striking employee on the left leg.

May 14, 2004 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROOF BOLTING IN CAVE AREA, WHILE INSTALLING A 6' ROD BOLT INTO HOLE EE HAD DRILLED, FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER & ARM PIT. WENT TO DR,DR SUGGESTED PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR 1 WEEK AND THEN REEVALUATE.

May 14, 2004 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MEMBER WAS LOADING BOLTS ONTO BOLTER WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN BETWEEN HIS BACK & SHOULDER BLADES.

May 14, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Cemex Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PLANT LUBEMAN WAS RETURNING TO MAINTENANCE SHOP. AS HE ENTERED THE SHOP AREA, THERE WAS ANOTHER HYSTER AND TRASH DUMPSTER IN THE TRAVEL WAY. AS THE HYSTER WAS MOVING FORWARD EE LEANED TO HIS RIGHT TO MAKE SURE HYSTER WOULD CLEAR. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE FOOTREST & DANGLED OUTSIDE HYSTER AND BECAME WEDGED BETWEEN PARKED HYSTER & MOVING HYSTER.

May 14, 2004 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey MACHINERY
Jamieson Construction Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRADING SOIL TO PREPARE IT FOR SEEDING WHEN GRADER BEGAN TO JUMP. EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF GRADER BEFORE IT TURNED OVER; INJURING HIS RT. ANKLE.

May 13, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger POWERED HAULAGE
American Gypsum Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

5/12 EE HELPED SHOVEL MAT'L DUE TO CRUSHER CONVEYOR JAM. FROM 8AM TO 11:20AM & FROM 4:30PM TO 5:20PM 5/13 EE RAN WATER WAGON FOR APPROX 2 HRS. STATED THAT HE FELT IT JOLT HIM. 5/14 EE AWOKE WITH TINGLING/NUMBNESS IN HIS ARM & HAND. DIAGNOSED AS DEGENERATIVE BULGING DISCS AGGRAVATED BY SHOVELING & OPERATION WATER WAGON

May 13, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Vica Coal Company, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED WAS RIDING PERSONNEL CARRIER WITH LEG PROTRUDING FROM THE SIDE OF CARRIER. THE TOE OF HIS BOOT WAS CAUGHT ON MATERIAL ALONGSIDE THE ROADWAY, BENDING THE LEG BACKWARDS.

May 13, 2004 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Marietta Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was spreading seed on reclamed ground. while driving along a steep grade he made a sharp turn and flipped over the atv vechile

May 13, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Metroplex Quarry Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MOVING HESS ROCK BY HAND AND OTHER ROCKS FELL DOWN ON HIS HAND, BREAKING FINGER.

May 13, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Collinson Stone Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REPLACING SAFETY GUARD ON MAIN SCREEN AFTER REPAIRS. LIFTING GUARD AND INJURED BACK.

May 13, 2004 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WASHING A COAL HAULER, WHILE WALKING BETWEEN COAL HAULER & THE COAL RIB, A PIECE OF MINE ROOF MEASURING 2' X 4' FELL STRIKING HIS KNEE.

May 13, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barton Mines Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulled Muscle in arm while scraping excess material from a bulk bag during the bagging process. Pain in right shoulder & arm.

May 13, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a hydraulic bottle jack and a piece of 4" by 4" wood to straighten a dent in a dust control tube. Under pressure, the jack slipped and the 4x4 struck ee on the nose. His nose was fractured.

May 13, 2004 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alex Energy, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF THE DOZER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE DECK CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON THE DECK HITTING HIS RIGHT HIP.

May 13, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sidney Coal Company, Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING THE MINER CABLE HE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE IS PRESENTLY WAITING FOR A MRI.

May 13, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Maryland Materials Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was working under a haul truck when a hammer fell off of the frame of the truck and struck him in the head.

May 13, 2004 OH · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An ee was pulling a mud roller across the belt, it slipped, pinching his left ring and little fingers between it and a bottom roller, causing a laceration to both fingers and fracturing the little finger.

May 13, 2004 WV · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS REMOVING AN 8"PULLEY SHEAVE BLOCK FROM TROLLEY BEAM LOCATED OVER PLANT FEED BELT. EE STATED THIS CAUSED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 13, 2004 LA · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asbury Advanced Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking around blender to check his reader. Employee's feet slipped out from under him causing him to fall and land on his right knee.

May 13, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Granite Construction Company · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING 631E SCRAPER, REMOVING AND TRANSPORTING OVERBURDEN MATERIAL. THE SCRAPER HIT A ROUGH AREA OF EARTHEN FILL, CAUSING EE TO BUMP HIS HARD HAT AGAINST THE SCRAPER CAB CEILING.

May 13, 2004 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stillwater Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee twisted while lifting a bag of ANFO. He felt pain in his left shoulder. On July 3 he was taken off work for pain related to the left shoulder strain.

May 12, 2004 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Filler & Manufacturing Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE & COWORKER WERE CLEANING A HOT COAL DUST BUILDUP OUT OF THE #4 DRYER CHUTE. WHEN THEY SHOVELED THE DUST INTO A BARREL, THE HOT DUST SPLASHED BACK ONTO BOTH EMPLOYEES, CAUSING 1ST DEGREE BURNS.

May 12, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peak Lime, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LUBRICATION ATTENDANT PERFORMING NORMAL JOB DUTIES GOT LIME DUST IN HIS LEFT EYE CAUSING IT TO BURN AND SWELL.

May 12, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening bolt on coal mill when he lost his footing and had onset of low back pain.

May 12, 2004 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Filler & Manufacturing Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee and co-worker were cleaning a hot coal dust build up out of the #4 dryer chute. When the ee's shoveled the dust into a barrel the hot dust splashed back onto the ee causing 1st degree burns.

May 12, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
All Rock · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting pin in cone. Large rock fell on his right hand and arm.

May 12, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy, Inc. · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS BUILDING STOPPING WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING INJURED ON TOP OF BOTH HANDS.

May 12, 2004 OH · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A Z DRILL, ROOF BOLTING THE TOP ON THE LONGWALL FACE. DRILL STEEL GOT CAUGHT IN THE HOLE, TWISTING THE DRILL AND PULLING EE'S BODY SIDEWAYS, STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK.

May 12, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Fall from machine

When finishing with maintenance/repair on water truck, victim's hand slipped on grab rail and he fell to the ground. No substantial injuries, just stove up and sore.

May 12, 2004 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN PROCESS OF ASSISTING CO-WORKER INSTALLING BOTTOM RETURN 60" BELT ROLLER WHEN FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING EE TO STRAIN KNEE. EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 5/26/04

May 12, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Belden Brick Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking from loading equipment to truck and twisted left ankle.

May 12, 2004 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS RIDING AS A PASSENGER IN AN AL LEE DIESEL 2-MAN RIDE. OPERATOR WAS BACKING THE VEHICLE INTO A CROSSCUT. EE WAS REPOSITIONING HIS BODY. HIS FOOT WAS PLACED ON THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK FOR LEVERAGE TO HELP LIFT HIS BODY. EE'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE TANK, CAUGHT UNDER THE RIDE AND SLIGHTLY DRUG ALONG THE MINE FLOOR, TWISTING HIS ANKLE. RESULTED IN A SIMPLE FRACTURE: ANKLE.

May 12, 2004 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Old Ben Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE was operating the cont miner on unit 1. He was rolling up the ventilation curtain in order to start a knotch, a piece of roof rock fell from between the roof bolts, striking him on the left knee. The incident caused a contusion to the left knee. EE started missing time 5-17-04.

May 12, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Laurel Coal Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE SAW A LOOSE CONNECTION ON THE MAC 8 MANTRIP BATTERIES. WHEN HE TIGHTENED THE LOOSE CONNECTION, THE BATTERY EXPLODED AND GOT DEBRIS IN HIS EYES.

May 12, 2004 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Highland Mining Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE REPORTED: WALKING ALONGSIDE THE #4 UNIT CONVEYOR BELT OBSERVING THE FCT POWER CABLE WHEN A SMALL COAL RIB ROLLED, STRIKING HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG, ANKLE AND FOOT. THE COAL RIB PUSHED HIS LEG AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE BELT STRUCTURE, RESULTING IN CONTUSIONS TO THE LEG AND ANKLE.

May 12, 2004 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Canyon Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WHILE LOADING BOLTS & PLATES ON ROOF BOLT MACHINE SLIP AND FELL ON SCOOP BUCKET HIT SHOULDER AND BRUISED HIS SHOULDER.

May 11, 2004 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Energy Resources Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE TRYING TO GET OFF DOZER, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & FELL ONTO HIS BACK INJURING HIS SHOULDER.

May 11, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Pigments LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS STACKING 50# BAGS IN 40-200 BAGGER AREA WHEN HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE LOWER BACK PAIN.

May 11, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HANGING LINE CURTAIN WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HIM ON HEAD, NECK AND UPPER RIGHT ARM RESULTING IN BRUISES & LACERATION.

May 11, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock while checking belt line.

May 11, 2004 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carbon Fuel Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED LEFT FOOT BY STEPPING ON A ROCK WHEN DISMOUNTING THE LADDER ON A FRONT END LOADER.

May 11, 2004 MD · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PERSON STEPPED UP ONTO A LOWBOY WHICH HAD A 4W SHEILD ON IT TO UNLOCK CHAIN, WHEN HE STEPPED BACK DOWN FROM THE LOWBOY TO START UNLOADING 4W SHEILD HE FELT PAIN IN RT. KNEE. PERSON SAID HE FELT SOMETHING WHEN HE STEPPED UP ONTO LOWBOY & THEN IT GOT WORSE WHEN HE STEPPED OFF.

May 11, 2004 WV · Coal pumper STRIKING OR BUMPING
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN A CATWALK WHEN HIS HEAD (HARDHAT) STRUCK A STRUCTURAL I-BEAM. EMPLOYEE IS SCHEDULED FOR A CAT-SCAN ON 6/20 TO FIND OUT WHAT HIS INJURIES ARE.

May 11, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from porta-john to haul truck and twisted his right ankle.

May 11, 2004 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Freedom Energy Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE was drilling a test hole in #3 entry. A piece of draw rock fell, striking him on the back of the right foot.

May 11, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

She was helping drill an air relief hole. While adding a drill steel, she mashed her left index finger between drill steel and mine roof. Stitches required.

May 11, 2004 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bardo Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was shoveling the belt when a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the left leg and hip resulting in a laceration requiring 18 stitches to the left calf.

May 11, 2004 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee turned to look rearward while backing his loader down a slight incline and strained his lower back.

May 11, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING CONVEYOR MOTOR WITH SLATE BAR & MOTOR SLIPPED DOWN PINCHING THUMB AGAINST THE FRAME WHICH ALSO CAUSED HIM TO PULL A LOWER BACK MUSCLE.

May 11, 2004 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Old Ben Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was in the process of unhooking a material wagon from the diesel scoop. the material wagon tongue pin was stuck. The ee was using a pry bar to work the pin loose and as he applied pressure he felt pain in his right shoulder.

May 10, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Marfork Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS INSTALLING LAST ROOF BOLT IN #7 ENTRY. AFTER INSERTING GLUE INTO HOLE, EE PROCEEDED TO PUT BOLT IN HOLE. WHILE PUSHING BOLT INTO HOLE, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER. X-RAYS WERE TAKEN AND DIAGNOSED WITH A STRAIN.

May 10, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Doe Run Resources Corporation dba Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT SUPER 4 BASKET. WHEN HE TRIED TO MOVE A ROLL OF SCREEN WIRE OUT OF THE BASKET, HE FELT PAIN IN THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HERNIATED DISC AND WAS GIVEN AN INJECTION ON 6/20/04. HE HAD BACK SURGERY ON 8/9/04 MAKING THIS A LOST TIME INCIDENT.

May 10, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
NYCO Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATES THAT HE WAS CHANGING THE AIRLOCKS ON LINE 2 (PLT. 2). WHEN HE LIFTED AIRLOCK HE HURT HIS BACK.

May 10, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buzzi Unicem USA · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPENING RAIL CAR DOOR, FELT A PAIN IN KNEE/CALF.

May 10, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cass County Road Commission · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS MOVING BACKING PLATES FOR LOADING RAMP. WHILE PUTTING IN PLACE, PLATE FELL FORWARD KNOCKING EE TO GROUND.

May 10, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Elk Run Coal Company Inc · Struck by powered moving object

MEMBER WAS SWITCHING SEATS IN HIS SHUTTLE CAR. WHEN HE STEPPED OUT OF THE SHUTTLE CAR IT ROLLED AND THE DECK OF THE CAR GOT HIS ANKLE.

May 10, 2004 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Tennco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP IN #4 HEADING AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT FOOT. ROCK SLID OFF TOP OF CANOPY AND STRUCK HIS FOOT. WENT TO THE DOCTOR THE NEXT DAY - NO BONES BROKEN, JUST BADLY BRUISED.

May 10, 2004 HI · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Jas. W Glover Ltd. · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WORKING AS A MECHANIC ASSISTANT AROUND WELDING ACTIVITIES, DURING HIS WORK SHIFT ON 5/10/04. LATER THAT NIGHT HE SUFFERED FROM IRRITATED EYES, PRESUMABLY CAUSED BY WELDING FLASHES.

May 10, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Colloid Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was tightening bolt to adjust all fill when wrench slipped off bolt and hit right hand on air cylinder, bruising hand.

May 10, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L & I Natural Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CABLE SLIPPED OUT OF SOCKET HIT EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE. FACIAL LACERATION, SUTURES REQUIRED.

May 10, 2004 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE COMPLAINED WEEK BEFORE WITH HIS BACK. HE HAD BEEN LIFTING AT HOME. WHEN HE GOT ON DOZER HE SAID HE BACKED OVER A SMALL RIDGE OF DIRT & IT JOLTED HIM SOME & THAT'S WHEN SHARP PAIN HIT HIM & HE YELLED FOR HELP.

May 10, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Mining & Manufacturing Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employees were attempting to jack up one side of tailpiece with a railroad jack to prevent #3 belt from contacting the tailpiece. The jack slipped out (kicked out) and off of a piece of wood that the jack was sitting on, striking injured in the left knee causing pain and swelling in the knee.

May 10, 2004 WV · Coal rodman, surveyor/transit helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elk Run Coal Co. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATES THAT HE STEPPED ON A ROCK THAT GAVE WAY, CAUSING HIM TO FALL RESULTING IN BACK SPRAIN. EE CONTINUED TO WORK & DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT UNTIL NEXT MORNING.

May 10, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Sandstone · Struck by falling object

EE was walking a piece of flagstone onto a pallet when a gust of wind pushed him forward causing him to slam the stone he was walking. a piece of stone broke off the top of the stone striking his left index finger, causing a cut.

May 10, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking across grating, grating gave way & his leg went through.

May 10, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
IMV Nevada · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS BAGGING AT THE ROLLER MILL BAGGING MACHINE, A BAG TURNED WRONG & HE HIT THE SWITCH TO STOP THE METAL CONVEYOR, BUT STEPPED DOWN ON IT BEFORE IT STOPPED. THE CONVEYOR PULLED HIS LEFT ANKLE UNDER THE STEEL BAR THAT TURNS THE BAGS OVER.

May 10, 2004 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS UNLOADING A 7 7/8 DRILL BIT FROM HIS 1992 FORD F350 FLATBED. HE SAID THAT HE LIFTED THE DRILL BIT, APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS AND TURNED TO SET IT DOWN AND FELT A STRAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 10, 2004 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Accident occurred while removing brush from beaver dam at quarry lake drain, slip and fall causing back pain the next day.

May 10, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Performance Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

INJURED HAD TAKEN #6 JEEP INSIDE AND HAD STOPPED TO OPEN AUTOMATIC AIRLOCK DOOR, WHEN HIS VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER MANTRIP.

May 10, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thiele Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING MACHINE AND TURNED RIGHT ANKLE WHEN HE JUMPED FROM LADDER TO GROUND.

May 10, 2004 KY · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Charolais Coal No. 1 LLC · Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM HOPPER TO FINES PLANT. HE THOUGHT LOADER WAS BACKING AWAY, INSTEAD LOADER CAME AROUND END OF HOPPER STRIKING EE ON HARD HAT W/LOADER BUCKET, KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND. LOADER OPERATOR NEVER SAW EE & KEPT GOING, EE ROLLED BETWEEN FRONT LOADER TIRES, FRONT LINE EDGE RAN OVER EE'S LT. ARM FRACTURING BONE.

May 9, 2004 CO · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WALKING AWAY FROM THE FACE AFTER INSTALLING VENT TUBES WHEN A PIECE OF COAL, 3'X3'X 1' FELL OFF THE RIB HITTING EE IN THE NECK AND BACK OF LEGS. FINISHED SHIFT, WENT IN FOR XRAYS AND IS WAITING FOR RE-EVALUATING. 5/5/04 OFF FOR STIFF NECK NECK. WAITING FOR RELEASE

May 9, 2004 IL · Coal rock duster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

EE SAID HE WAS HAND LOADING THE ROCK DUSTER (BAG DUST). HE HAD 2 STACKS OF BAG DUST, 6 BAGS EACH. WHILE CUTTING OPEN A BAG, THE OTHER BAG FELL OVER AND HIT HIM ON NECK.

May 9, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jobe Concrete Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was cleaning under the machine the machine stopped and as he was climbing the ladder he slipped; held on to the ladder, but hurt his foot.

May 9, 2004 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss OTHER
Excel Mining LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PICKING UP BOTTOM CONVEYOR BELT ROLLER THAT WAS LYING IN THE ROADWAY, AS HE BENT OVER TO GET HOLD OF THE ROLLER, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK. EE WORKED UNTIL 6/3 WHEN HE BEGAN MISS ING WORK.

May 9, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rinker Materials of Florida Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE ENTERED THE WORK AREA (COOLER) DIRECTLY TO START WORKING WITHOUT PREVIOUSLY CLEANING THE AREA OF THE LIME DUST. HE STARTED WORKING WITH HIS P.P.E. (HARDHAT, SAFETY GLASSES, BOOTS AND GLOVES) WHEN HIS HAND BRUSHED UP AGAINST AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST WHICH COVERED HIS FACE AND ENTERED INTO BOTH EYES.

May 9, 2004 MD · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Injured was plastering a stopping with b bond when some of the material got under his glove causing burns to his right hand and forearm.

May 9, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mercer Lime Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE STONE ROOM & WAS MOVING A WHEELBARROW TO EMPTY IT & STEPPED ON A STONE & TWISTED HIS KNEE.

May 9, 2004 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP OXYGEN TANK AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 9, 2004 ND · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT WHILE SHUTTING THE DOOR TO THE OPERATORS CAB OF THE DRAGLINE, EE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE DOOR & THE DOOR JAM FRAME. EE'S FINGER WAS CRUSHED & THE END (TIP) OF THE FINGER SEVERED.

May 9, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE DOCK LEADER STRAINED HIS BACK AS HE CLEANED THE FLUME WITH A HOE IN THE SOUTH DOCK FINAL SCREENING BUILDING.

May 8, 2004 UT · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner MACHINERY
West Ridge Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

The ee was transfering rock dust from a mobile tank to a pressurized holding tank. The compressor for the duster was not de-energized and the pressure not bled off, when the cap was unlatched it blew off and struck the ee in the face.

May 8, 2004 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was cutting swivel pin out of miner. A piece of hot slag came back and burnt the oxygen hose in two right behind the torch causing 2nd degree burns to right hand and fingers.

May 8, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Mountain Edge Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting starter fluid in forklift when forklift started and bumped him in the back.

May 8, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rivers Edge Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee stated he was servicing and greasing the #410 RBM using a hand held battery grease gun when a small piece of draw rock fell striking his right thumb and forefinger. The sharp edges of the rock caused lacerations to the thumb and forefinger and injured a tendon to the thumb.

May 8, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was helping repair/weld on new wear liner in WA500 loader bucket. Employee welded approximately 30 minutes and was a helper for the remaining time of repair. He received arc flash burns to both of his eyes.

May 8, 2004 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING #3 BELT, EE HEARD ROOF BOLT POP. HE TURNED TO LOOK BACK AND SLIPPED OFF OF BRIDGE MATERIAL. LOST BALANCE AND REACHED FOR PIPE CHAIN TO CATCH HIS BALANCE. FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER AND LOWER BACK. AREA WAS WET AND MUDDY. EE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 6-4-04. DIAGNOSED AS A ROTATOR CUFF TEAR ON 6-4-04.

May 7, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vessell Mineral Products Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING WHEN THUMB STARTED HURTING. NO REASON OR KNOWLEDGE OF ANY ACTION WHICH CAUSED INJURY. POSSIBILITY EXISTS THE EE HAD A PREVIOUS INJURY PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT AT MINE THAT WAS AGGRAVATED BY SHOVELING.

May 7, 2004 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fairfax Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Ee standing in operator's compartment on operator's seat, lifted left leg to step on top of machine. The seat was not attached and slipped from under his weight. He fell backwards hitting his right side on edge of operator compartment.

May 7, 2004 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
White County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was installing rib pin when he went to change steels, a slip in the rib broke loose striking him and pushing him into the bolter.

May 7, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clauson Quarry LLC · Fall from machine

Foot slipped while disembarking from track of excavator following refueling operations.

May 7, 2004 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nelcon Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ADJUSTING STEEL PLATES ON TRAP FEEDER, FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN PLATE AND TRAP.

May 7, 2004 OH · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Energy Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ALLEDGED INCIDENT WAS TO HAVE OCCURRED WHILE THIS SUPERVISOR WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF METAL. HE SAID HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER RT. ABDOMEN. THIS PERSON WORKED UNTIL 07/08/04, AT THIS TIME HE WENT OFF FOR AN OPERATION OF A HERNIA.

May 7, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning office area dn attempted to roll up a rug by kickig it. She felt discomfort in the knee when she kicked the rug. The employee had an MRI on 5/13/04, the results were read on 5/17/04 and she was removed from duty on 5/18/04. The accident did not become reportable until she missed her first shift on 5/18/04.

May 7, 2004 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Martin County Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

Employee was traveling into work when he encountered a fuel truck in a narrow part of the road impacting the left front bumper. Employee was complaining of pain in his chest area.

May 7, 2004 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS MOVING A LIGHT PLANT AND THE HITCH ON LABOR TRUCK DIDN'T LINE UP WITH THE TONGUE ON THE LIGHT PLANT. HE TRIED TO PULL ON THE TONGUE AND HURT HIS SHOULDER.

May 7, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FIRE
Plaza Materials Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO FILL GAS POWERED PUMP WITH GAS. HE OPENED THE SPOUT ON THE SAFETY-CAN AND GAS SPEWED ONTO THE HOT MOTOR AND CAUGHT FIRE. HE WAS BURNED OVER HIS LEFT ARM AND LEFT EAR LOBE

May 7, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
S & S Aggregate · Fall from machine

Fell while fueling loader, claimed injury to ribs, saw Dr on 5-7-04, returned to work 5-10-04, worked no problem until 5-19-04, went to Dr again, and off until 5-20-04.