Mining Incidents

Mining Incidents in April 2006

All MSHA-reportable mining accidents in April 2006, sorted by severity. Fatalities appear first.

Fatalities
9
Total incidents
1,070
Period
April 2006

Records for this month last updated October 5, 2026.

Top operators this month

  1. 01 Newmont USA Limited 18 incidents
  2. 02 Jim Walter Resources Inc 15 incidents
  3. 03 Illnois Land Resources, Inc. 13 incidents
  4. 04 Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. 12 incidents
  5. 05 Consolidation Coal Company 11 incidents

Most recent 500 incidents

Showing the 500 most recent of 1,070 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.

April 30, 2006 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nubay Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

HAD A ROOF FALL ON THE 2ND NORTH BELT @ +4601 INTERSECTION ON #4 ENTRY NORTH BELT LINE WAS TIMBERED UP TO THIS AREA. APPROACHES ARE TIMBERED FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP. BELT & STRUCTURE AND WATER LINE UNDER FALL. FALL IS APPROX 40'L, 18' W AND 7-9' HIGH. AREA HAD BEEN BOLTD WITH 5' TENSION BOLTS.

April 28, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Elk Run Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #5 entry during pillaring. Equipment involved-14/10 c/m. No injuries were reported, ventilation was not affected, passage of persons was not affected. All entrances to fall have been breakened.

April 28, 2006 KY · Coal FIRE
ICG East Kentucky LLC · Accident type, without injuries

While operating a D11R Dozer an employee noticed some smoke on the right side of machine and discovered that the machine was on fire. He activated the fire suppression system and said that it seem that only about 1/2 of it went off. He activated the system on the rear of dozer and used a 10 lb. extingusher but called local fire dept. to use foam and about 7:00 pm got fire out.

April 28, 2006 PA · Coal HOISTING
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Accident type, without injuries

The slope car serving the #1 portal was taken out of service when the ethernet cable used to transmit communications malfunctioned. The car was unavailable for use for two hours, from 3:15am until 5:15am.

April 28, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wolf Run Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall Location: South Mains #5 entry, spad 7663 Height - ? Width - 16' Length - 50' Suppport - 5' resin & truss bolts Area is old intake which is not traveled regularly

April 28, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wolf Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

an unintentional roof fall was discovered on the c-panel 1 left mains at spad station 4412. The fall measured 20'l x 20' w x8' h. #4 entry (belt)

April 28, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ohio County Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at 15+60 in the 4th south panel. The fall was 80 x 19 x 10. The area had 5' glue bolts & 12' cable bolts in it. The belt only had 5' glue bolts. The fall was 3800' outby the working faces. Fall will be cleaned up.

April 27, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in the #11 seam, #1 unit, crosscut 16 between #2 and #3 entry. The fall is 100' long, 18' wide and 10' high.

April 27, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gibson County Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occured on the 4th Main West between #3 and #4 entry at #198 cross cut.This roof fall was supported with 6' and 10' point ancor roof bolts. The roof fall measured 36' long x 18' wide x 14' high and the roof fall will be cleaned up.

April 27, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wolf Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

an unintentional roof fall was discovered on the c-panel off of 1 left mains. The fall measured 80'l x 8'h x 18'w. This fall is located 1 break inby spad #4435 in the #4 entry at the c panel. This panel is located inby the section loading point. There were no injuries or equipment damange.

April 26, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ohio County Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall occurred ap[prox. at 5:00 am on #1 unit in the intake from #8 entry to #6 entry blocking the intake. Some intake was open in #8 entry from rib approx 5 feet. Rockfall was 180 X 6 X 19 feet, 40 feet outby working faces.

April 26, 2006 WV · Coal HOISTING
Coal River Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The PC board on the DCS 500 drive went down on slope car drive. We ordered the part from Frontier-Kemper (who installed it), and it arrived at 2:45 AM on 4/27/06. Repairs were finished at 3:30 AM and a spare was bought also to prevent this problem again.

April 26, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Five Star Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the #1 unit, crosscut 6, #4 entry - intersection at spad # 15059. The fall measures approx. 25 feet long, 25 feet wide and 9 feet high. The area is supported with 4 foot fully grouted resin bolts.

April 26, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the South East Main return, x-cut 28+00 Entry #6-entry#7. The cause of the roof fall was laminated and unconsolidated shale at and above the anchorage point. The area had 6' fully grouted rebar bolts and timbers installed for roof support.

April 26, 2006 IL · Coal HOISTING
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The Hoist for the Man/Material Shaft for the Gateway Mine was unable to be operated due to a mechanical condition. The employees were called out of the mine and the mine idled until repairs were completed. The hoist was inoperable from 2:55PM until 4:25PM.

April 25, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occured 1st right mains (Bull Push) at spads 4635 3 breaks inby 8 tail in between 7 & 8 entry fall measured 56'long 20'wide 6'to8' high.

April 25, 2006 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occured @ 4 + 80, Entry #8 in the 3A Panel off of the Main North (Return Aircourse). The fall did not affect ventilation, passage of men or cause personal injury.

April 25, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pleasant View Mining Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured on 4/25/06. At spad # 106 + 13 in the pillar line 18 feet wide x 25 feet long x 6 feet high outby working section won't be cleaned up. cribbed off

April 25, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Ash Grove Cement Co · Accident type, without injuries

At approximately 4:40 p.m., supervisor noticed a smoldering burn hole in the flex coal pipe which connects the #2 kiln and burner pipe. He immediately used a fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire. The system was shut down and the pipe was replaced. System was restarted at 6:20 p.m.

April 25, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the 2L4W panel at crosscut 35 to 36 in entry number two. The cause of the fall was weak laminated shale often referred to as stack rock. The fall was located in the return aircourse of #3 unit.

April 25, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A Contractor employee was striking an oxy/fuel torch when an unplanned ignition of acetylene gas occurred near the #2 clinker cooler. There were no personal injuries or equipment damage. The contractor is Huelsman-Sweeney Construction.

April 24, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

At 10:32 am the power to the #3 main hoist was lost due to high winds knocking a tree top into the power lines. 56 employees stopped work and stood by until the utility Co. restored the power at 11:55 AM. No accidents or injuries as a result. Bosie MSHA office notified at 11:05 AM.

April 24, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Five Star Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the 2 West #3 submains #5 entry at 30 xc.The fall measures approximately 25 feet long, 18 feet wide, and 6 feet high. The area is supported with 4 foot fully grouted resin bolts.

April 24, 2006 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 3rd south submain 1580' mark #4 entry 3SSM. 18' long, 35' wide and 10' high. Bolted with 6' tension rebar bolts and 8' tension rebar bolts. Mined approx. 3/21/06.

April 22, 2006 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall 18'wide, 100'long and approx. 10'high in #3 belt entry and traveled north for 100'. Roof was laminated.

April 21, 2006 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 8I section, on the future longwall face. The fall measurd approx: 300' long X 20' wide X 12' high. No injury or equipment damage.

April 21, 2006 IN · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
Five Star Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Repairs were made on a piece of equipment during dayshift. At the end of the day shift an oxygen bottle was left in the scoop bucket. During the 2nd shift the scoop was used to clean a feeder approach. The oxygen bottle was pushed into the feeder and the pick breaker ruptured the bottle causing a sudden release of gas. The bottle was held in place by the pick breaker.

April 21, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the #8 return air entry 2, 900' outby the active section at spad # 3485. The fall did not affect passage of men or air flow. The fall measured 25' long, 20'wide and 4'-6' high.

April 21, 2006 PA · Coal HOISTING
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Accident type, without injuries

The #6 Portal elevator stopped while traveling downward. It was about 3/4 of the way down the shaft with 9 EE's on board. The brake holding failure circuit became activated and after investigating the situation, the mine surface electrician reset the circuit, correcting the problem. From 11:25pm to 12:01am.

April 20, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 40'(L) x 20'(W) x 6'(T) on #7 Belt in #5 Entry.

April 19, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wolf Run Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Untentional roof fall Location: South Mains , #6 entry, spad 7696 Height - ? Width - 16' Length - 70' Support - 5' resin & truss bolts Area is entries of old intake which is not traveled regularly

April 19, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The roof sagged against the frame of the roof bolt machine in the #2 face for a span of approx. 12' in length and 12 to 14' in width. An area of approx. 8' X 19' wide of unsupported (unbolted) roof fell directly in front of the machine at the face. (After the initial call-in report, further investigation revealed this was not a reportable incident.)

April 19, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Amrize Cement Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Kiln stopped due to disruption in raw material feed, coal mill stopped. smoldering palverized coal made its way to the baghouse. Potential ignition source was tramp metal in coal mill, CO2 inerting was effective until CO2 level in storage tank became too low to start mill system. High O2 atmosphere in baghouse due to mill off-line & lack of CO2 led to need to stop smolder w/water.

April 19, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sunrise Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found out by the working section at 8+20 #5 to #7 entries of the 2nd west mains. Ventilation was disabled and then immediately reestablished by construction of new stoppings. It was originally supported with 6in resin bolts & secondarily supported with 10' cable bolts. Fall was 120'L, 18'W & 10'H. Upper block coal seam was cause.

April 19, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
J M Huber Corp · Accident type, without injuries

Front end loader operator was removing rock from the face. He noticed a large rock in the floor of the room. The operator checked the rock for any evidence of detonation cord and upon observing none, proceeded to use the bucket of the front end loader to ?flip? the rock over. When the operator ?flipped? the rock, he noticed an explosion.

April 19, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wolf Run Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall Location: 6 Miner panel, x-cuts 1-3, spads 8105, 8106, & 8091 Height - ?, Width - 16', Length - 110' Support - 6' torque tension bolts Area is old intake not regularly traveled

April 19, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wolf Run Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall Location: South Mains x-cut 8 - 9 @ spad 7698 Height - ?, Width - 16', Length - 60' Support - 5' resin & truss bolts Area is in old intake and not traveled regularly

April 19, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wolf Run Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall Location: South Mains, #8 entry @ spad 7680 Height - ?, Width - 16', Length - 100' Support - 5' resin Area is old intake not regularly walked

April 19, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Spartan Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in the return entry outby #2 section located inby spad # 1388. This fall measures 25 foot long, 25 foot wide and 6 foot high.

April 19, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Independence Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Strata consisted of shale. Cribs, timbers and 10'cable bolts were used in addition of 6' fully grouted torque tension bolts when intersection was driven up. Fall was 40' in length, 20' in width and 7-8' in height. Located in #1 entry (return). Return was re-routed into #2 entry.

April 19, 2006 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in the south sub main, #8 entry, #11 crosscut, 730' station. The fall was approximately 25' long, 25' wide and 8' tall. The area was bolted with 6' and 8' point anchor bolts. The fall did not affect ventilation, travel, cause injury or damage to equipment.

April 19, 2006 IL · Coal HOISTING
Monterey Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Bad top door landing switch. Elevator was repaired and put back into service at 2:52 a.m.

April 18, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered between the 8O and 8P recovery faces in the #3 entry. Beginning inby the #1 crosscut. The fall length is 90 feet long and 20 wide. The fall will be breakered off.

April 18, 2006 KY · Coal HOISTING
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp. · Accident type, without injuries

The No. 1 Slope hoist wire had incurred damage from the inside as determined by a nondestructive test, resulting in the hoist being down for more that 30 minutes while the rope was being replaced. MSHA and OMLS were notified.

April 18, 2006 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

A reportable roof fall was found in 19 Tailgate, entry 3, crosscut 14. The fall was approximately 20 feet in length, 9 feet high, and 16 feet wide.

April 18, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Excel Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered adjacent to 7A belt line to 2 breaks inby the head drive. The roof fall measured 5 ft high and 18 ft wide and 30 ft. No injuries were reported as a result of this roof fall.

April 17, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall found on 4/17/06 at 8:00 am. Fall occurred between 4/15/06 and 4/17/06. Roof fall was in #4 entry near spad #80. It was approx. 55 ft. long x 20 ft. wide x 5 ft. thick. Roof fall was approx. 8500 ft. away from working face. Area was developed in 1978 and supported with 48 in. resin bolts. Area was breakered off and dangered off.

April 17, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
White Buck Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

On 4/17/2006 at approx 9 am an unplanned roof fall was found at the old 1st N-W mains Spad No. 9162 in #9 entry. The fall does not impede travel or ventilation and has been hazard danger off.

April 17, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An un-intentional roof fall occurred in the LOB intersection of #2 entry to #1 entry near survey station 4355. The fall will not be cleaned up at this time. Fall dimensions are 19' wide x 50' long x 6' to 8' thick. 4' and 6' resin bolts were being used at the time of the fall. Fall was reported to the Pineville field office.

April 17, 2006 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Between 1+4, 2+10 #3 entryon submain southeast. Fall measured 60ft long, 18ft wide and left high, area was bolted with 5 ft fully ground bolts. Developed 10/20/03 and we will not clean up.

April 16, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newmont USA Limited · Accident type, without injuries

Approximately 80' past the Deep Star cross cut wash bay, in the direction of the Deep Star Mine the left rib (east rib) springline area sloughed in. The ground fall was approximately 20' long and 18' high. Utilities were dropped to the sill with minor damage. The ground fall resulted in blockage of the Deep Post secondary escapeway, loss of ventilation, and loss of water.

April 16, 2006 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occured at the Galatia North Mine at the #3 Entry of the 13th West longwall, crosscut 27. The fall was approx. 18 feet long, approx 20 feet wide and approx 14 feet thick. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men. The fall will be cleaned up.

April 15, 2006 KY · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc · Accident type, without injuries

High temp alerts were going off for Kiln 3 cooler tunnel. It was during shift change and the 7 pm conveyor man was called to go check it out. They saw smoke from the building and called fire dept for help at 7:02 pm. MSHA was notified at 8:15pm. Belts 57-811 and 57-812 were burned. Fire dept was cleaning up at 8:30pm. Unsure exact extiguish time.

April 15, 2006 OH · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hopedale Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Fall of roof entry west section @ SS 39&20 approx. 35 lg 17 wide 5 1/2 ft high 48' resin grouted rods. Grey shale sandstone.

April 14, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Production hoist was disabled due to a short circut condition on the incoming power feed.

April 14, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
DAMCO LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A laminated shale rock fell out on belt line 10' inby spad # 1031.

April 13, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

Rock is 60 ft. long, 20ft. wide by 6-8 ft. thick. Fall occurred in a 4-way intersection. This area was developed in April, 2005 and was supported with No. 5 x 48 inch full grout bolts with 8x8 plates. A coal rider seam is present at 8 ft. and is wet.

April 13, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sunrise Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred inby the dump point at crosscut 14+60 in #4 entry of the second west mains. The fall was 25' long, 18' wide, and 11' high. The area was initially supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts. The area was secondarily supported with 10' cable bolts. Localized weak sandy shale was determined to be the cause.

April 13, 2006 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall approx. 20'wide 25'Long 7'High occu- red in an intersection 200' out by the face of the 4 west butt working section mmv003-0 during the second shift.

April 13, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Loss of office due to fire. We believe that this fire does not meet the reporting criteria in Part 50 for the following reasons: 1) The fire was extinguished by the time it was reported to Florida Rock personnel.2) No one was injured or even present during the fire. 3) The building was well removed from the active mine site.

April 13, 2006 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oak Grove Resources LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred on the main north #1 beltline at 58 crosscut. There were no injuries or entrapment. The fall was 20' wide x 25' long x 6' high. The fall was above the anchorage zone.

April 13, 2006 WV · Coal HOISTING
Wolf Run Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The mine elevator went down due to the system not reading one of the safety switches on the cage rails in the shaft. Not in operation until 11:00 AM. Repaired by Industrial Elevator.

April 12, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

1 Main East in half the pillar line between crosscut #16 and #17 and extending through half the intersection of crosscut of corsscut #17 in #3 entry. The fall measured approximately 30' x 19' x 9'. The area was supported with 6' tension rebar bolts.

April 12, 2006 IL · Coal HOISTING
Monterey Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

The elevator doors would not open or close properly. The doors were adjusted and elevator put back in service at 09:02 am.

April 12, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gibson County Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 1ST WEST SUB-MAIN OFF THE 4TH N. SUB-MAIN IN #9 ENTRY AT #18 CROSS CUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERSECTION & WAS SUPPORTED WITH 6'POINT ANCHOR ROOF BOLTS. THE ROOF FALL MEASURED 20'LONG X 18'WIDE X 9'HIGH & THE ROOF FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

April 11, 2006 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred at survey station # 3058 on the 001 section. The fall dimensions were approximately 60'L x 18'W x 6'H.

April 11, 2006 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred at survey station #3005 on the 001 section. The fall dimensions were approx. 60'L X 18'W X 6'H.

April 11, 2006 UT · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hidden Splendor Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND BY THE PRESHIFT EXAMINER. NORTH SUB-MAINS XC 20, E#3. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 4.5-5' H x 20' L X 20' W.SEVERAL 5' BOLTS IN THE CENTER PULLED OUT. AREA WAS BOLTED UNDER THE OLD PLAN USING 5' RESIN BOLTS. THE MINE HAS SINCE BEEN USING 6' RESIN GROUTED BOLTS. AREA WAS DANGERED OFF, TIMBER SET. BEACHLINE SUMP EP'S CAN STILL BE EVALUATED.

April 11, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lone Mountain Processing LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured on the B-mains section in the #4 entry at #52 crosscut. The fall was approx. 20'x20'x12'thick. The area had been supported with 5' high tech bolts and supplemented with 8' super bolts.

April 11, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Rock outburst occured in the 43-190 west slope. 2 miners ans shift supervisor were in the area at time of incident. 1 miner was working at the area burst occured.He received minor scratches and bruise on right leg. An area roughly 8-10' long, 3-4' deep and 4-5' high loosened by the burst

April 10, 2006 KY · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Mine fire occurred on P19 belt, between the new crusher and the sizer/transfer area. It started sometime between 4 am, 4-9-06 and 6 am, 4-10-06. The mine was empty at that time. Our investigation began @ 7:30 am. MSHA was notified by 9:30 am as a precaustion. A fire wasn't discovered until later after lunch time.

April 10, 2006 OH · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hopedale Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

INTENTIONAL ROOF FALL 001-0 SECTION WEST B ENTRY AT SS4 +95. APPROX 25FT LONG, 20FT WIDE, 7 FT HIGH GREY SHALE 6' RESIN BOLTS 12' CABLE BOLTS; NOTE; X CUT & AREAS INBY THIS HEAVY AREA WERE POSTED & RE CABLE BOLTED. WAS ALLOWED TO FALL TO RELEIVE STRESS

April 10, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc · Accident type, without injuries

HOIST OPERATOR OBSERVED THE EAST HOIST MOTOR TRIPPING. IT WAS DETERMINED, AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING, THAT THERE WAS A BAD MOTOR BEARING. THE MINE WAS EVACUATED. THE EAST MOTOR WAS ELECTRICALLY REMOVED FROM THE CIRCUIT & THE HOIST WAS SAFELY TESTED SO IT COULD BE USED AS AN EMERGENCY MANTRIP (2 ESCAPEWAYS). THE REGULAR ACCESS HOIST WAS NOT AFFECTED. UP AGAIN AT 4:20PM.

April 10, 2006 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred measuring 5x5x12 beginning 30' outby spad 47 on #1 belt 4 breaks inside. #1 belt was involved, no ventilation was disturbed, no injury occurred, and the fall will be cleaned up.

April 10, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occured in the intake airway No. 7 entry 300' outby the section. The fall did not impair ventilation or impede passage The fall measured 20' in L 20' in W and 4' to 6in high.

April 8, 2006 IL · Coal FIRE
ICG-Illinois, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A fire started in the production shaft located at the Elkhart portal. 3 men working in the shaft at the time escaped on elevator. Fire Dept arrived on scene & worked to extinguish fire in shaft. Fire extinguished at 2: PM confirmed by inspection of shaft bottom. Cause of fire under investigation. No injuries. Property damage has not yet been determined.

April 8, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

Roof Fall is appr 30' in length and 20' wide by 4' thick in the number 4 entry in the intake 2nd crosscut underground. The escapeway has been re-routed thru another crosscut and entries dangered off going into the fall area.

April 7, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
J M Huber Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

Contract employees were at JM Huber - Wrens 17C mulching the dam with hay blower and tractor. It was windy and some of the hay blew under the tractor and came in contact with the exhaust, causing the tractor to catch on fire.

April 7, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found during the weekly examination of the return air course. The date and time of the fall is unknown. The fall was located in the Main North return just inby spad #34+39 in the #7 entry and in the x-cut at 35+29 between #7 and #6 entries. The fall measured 90'x18'x6' and 40'x18'x6'. The area seperating these two points was cribbed.

April 7, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Marfork Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in #2 entry 18' Long, 5' Wide, 42" thick. No injuries were reported. Roof fall occured 640' Outby section, reported to Lincoln Selfe on 4/7/2006 at 5:20 PM. Fall will not be cleaned up. All approaches have been timbered off. Ventilation and passage of people not affected. Area was supported with 42" fully grouted bolts with 16' J-channel.

April 6, 2006 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dominion Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered approx. 2 breaks inby survey station #187 in the no.7 intake entry during a preshift examination. The fall measured approx. 30' long x 20' wide x 4'-5' in thickness. The fall was in a slip form and was composed of sandy shale. 42' fully grouted resin bolts were installed in the area.

April 6, 2006 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dominion Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the crosscut between the #4 and #5 intake entries at survey station #28. The fall measured approx 40'long X 15'wide X 4'thick and fell in a slip form. 36" mechanical roof bolts had been installed in the area.

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE MAIN #2 ENTRY, SPAD #2227, 7800'FROM ACTIVE FACE. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 40'LONG X 30'WIDE X 5'HIGH.

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred 120' outby section in #9 entry of old panel. The fall measured 140'long, 20'wide and 4'-6'thick.

April 5, 2006 SC · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg., LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The dry grass along the public highway caught fire and spread to the mine property. The fire was reported it to mine management. A dozer cut a fire break through the woods and the company water truck was utilized to prevent the fire from becoming a real hazard. The local fire department arrived and put the final touches on extiguishing the smoldering remains of the fire.

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Midland Trail Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The accident was a roof fall in the #3 Entry of the active working section MMU-001. The 12-12 Remote Continious Miner was being operated at the time of the roof fall. The miner was taking his second cut out of X-cut 3 to 4.

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the #9 return entry 240' outby the face. The fall measured 25'long, 20'wide and 4'-6'thick.

April 5, 2006 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dominion Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered one break inby survey station #6970 in the 16th developement during a weekley examination of the area. The fall measured approx. 20' long x 20' wide by 4'- 5' thick . The roof was composed of laminated sandy shale and had been supported with 36' fully grouted resin bolts.

April 5, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
CAM Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred 1 break inby spad 152. The fall was approximately 35 feet long, 18 feet wide and 6 feet thick.

April 5, 2006 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNPLANNED ROOF FALL ABOVE ANCHORAGE ZONE IN 7TH NORTH WEST BUTT #2 ROOM OUTBY SPAD #1692, TWO CROSSCUTS IN AN INTERSECTION. APPROX. 20'WIDE X 30'LONG, FELL ABOUT 42" TO 48" HIGH. ANCHORAGE ZONE WAS 42" FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLT.

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brooks Run Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of roof rock occurred in the No. 2 to No. 1 intersection near spad location 2032. The fall measured approx. 25' long x 18' wide x 4' thick. The area had been supported with 42" bolts. This area had previously been cribbed off. There were no injuries, no effect on ventilation and no equipment involved.

April 4, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Five Star Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the 2 north #3 mains, #2 entry, crosscut 11-12 the fall measures approximately 70 feet long, 18 feet wide, and 7 feet high. The area is supported with 6 foot fully grouted bolts and 12 foot cable bolts.

April 4, 2006 CO · Coal HOISTING
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A power outage at the substation caused a power failure to the Nordberg Hoist and entire site. When the back-up generator/emergency power was started the push button for the circuit breaker failed to close the circuit breaker so no power was being supplied to the workdeck winches used to evacuate men. Ventilation was interupted for more than 15 minutes.

April 4, 2006 IL · Coal HOISTING
Monterey Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Broken cable pulley for Main Portal Elevator doors. Elevator was repaired, inspected and put back into service at 10:25 a.m. on 4/5/06.

April 4, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Excel Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in number 4 entry at spad 419 to 415, the roof fall measure 10ft high 18 ft wide and 50 ft long. No injuries reported.

April 3, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Newmont USA Limited · Accident type, without injuries

Shaft was down 12 hours due to damage, inspection, repair, and subsequent investigation.

April 3, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Cargill Deicing Solutions · Accident type, without injuries

Cleveland Public Power lost an electrical feeder that supplied most of the mine electricity. When the power went out the service hoist was lost. Underground employees were evacuated out the production shaft. Power was restored at 11:05 am and employees returned to the mine. MSHA field office supervisor, Bob LeMasters, was contacted by phone within the Part 50 time limits.

April 3, 2006 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Knox Creek Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring 17'L x 17'W x 7'H occurred in the #2 entry off No. 2 Section at Spad No. 7503, No. 4 SE Mains. Area was bolted with 5' bolts.

April 3, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
DAMCO LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Intersection dropped out 1 break outby SS 1043 in #3 entry. Intersection dropped out 5'thick 18'wide 34'long. Fell from #2 toward #4 crossways. Reported to MSHA as soon as it was found on Monday morning. Called out at 7:50AM by foreman.

April 3, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
LA Energy LLC · Accident type, without injuries

MINE SHUT DOWN ON FRIDAY 3/31/06 FOR THE WEEKEND. CAME BACK MONDAY 4/3/06 AND ON PRE-SHIFT FOUND A ROOF FALL IN LAST OPEN LINE OF BREAKS. THE FALL WENT FROM INTERSECTION OF #5 ENTRY OVER TO THE EDGE OF #10 ENTRY.

April 3, 2006 IL · Coal HOISTING
Monterey Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

After mine examination and power restored (power company had power off last shift) found electrical problem with hoist. Blown fuse was replaced and hoist was put back in operation at 8:45 a.m.

April 3, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Elk Run Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #7 entry at spad #16833. There was no active face due to section in process of moving. Ventilation and passage of persons was not affected. There were no injuries reported. Length was 350' x width 18' x 6'-8' height. Equipment involved - roofbolter.

April 2, 2006 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia North Mine at the #1 entry of the 13th west longwall at 6818', pot out between tip of headgate shields and crusher approx 15'thick, approx. 18'wide and approx 20'thick. The fall did not affect ventilation. The fall will be cleaned up. Fall #23 D

April 2, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Roblee Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

While the fireboss was making his pre-shift examination, a roof fall was discovered in 4 North Mains. The fall was located between No. 5 and No. 6 entries in the crosscut near spad No. 832. The fall was located 500 feet about the working section and it did not affect travel or ventilation.

April 1, 2006 VA · Coal FIRE
A & G Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

D-78 cat D-11-R dozer caught fire from a ruptured hyd. hose spraying on the turbo. Fire burned longer than 30 min's. No one was injured. The fire was reported and investigated.

April 1, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sunrise Coal LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found by the pumper in the return at 7+80 #1 of the first west entries. The fall was 30' long, 18' wide, and 12' thick. The area was initially bolted with 6' resin pins and was secondary bolted with 10' cable bolts. Water in the roof was determined to be the cause.

April 1, 2006 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Service Elevator was out of service from 11:37pm on 4/1/06 to 1:20am on 4/2/06 due to the over speed tripping on the elevator in the up run mode. Bagby elevator company came and changed out they tacho-meter and tested the elevator and then it was put back in service.

April 22, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Lhoist North America Of Tennessee, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Utility operator was preparing to wash out the rail scale. The loader operator was weighing the loader on the scale. The loader operator announced on the radio that he was moving the loader off the scale. He slowly moved forward when he observed the utility operator on the ground. The utility operator apparently fell and was crushed by the front left tire of the loader.

April 21, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · MACHINERY
Lone Mountain Processing LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was found pinned between the #4 mobile bridge unit and the section lo-lo conveyor belt structure. He was apparently troubleshooting a report of weak tramming on the left side of the mobile unit. There were no witnesses to the accident.

April 21, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man Fatality · FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
B G Hoadley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Two men were drilling bottom line when a seam in the next cut back gave way. The piece of stone that broke loose was large enough to crush both men. One man was fatally crushed and the other is in critical condition.

April 20, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tri Star Coal L.L.C. · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking to his shuttle car when draw rock fell from top pinning lower half of his body underneath. Rock was 20' long, 86" wide, 6.5" thick.

April 11, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
1845 Texas Stone Products, Inc. · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was placing wire around a pallet of stone. He disreguarded the backup alarm of a Case 95XT skid steer loader that was moving in reverse. The employee disreguarded his safety training to yield the right-of-way to moving equipment. As a result, he was struck by the loader and died from his injuries.

April 7, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee received fatal injuries when he became caught in the dolly of a mobile bridge system.

April 7, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Struck by falling object

BEAMS AT INTERSECTION FELL DROPPING BEAM ONTO MOTOR CAUSING IT TO ENTER MOTOR DECK WHERE EE WAS SITTING DRIVING MOTOR GOING INTO BODY CAUSING DEATH AFTER A SHORT TIME.

April 4, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee crawled 16 feet under primary and was entangled in tailpulley.

April 3, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Contact with electrical current

The employee suffered a fatal electrocution injury while engaged in positioning the electrical MCC building. The boom truck became energized when contacting overhead power lines.

April 29, 2006 AL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping remove an overflow pipe when his finger was caught between the pipe and the cyclone.

April 28, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
LA Energy LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING HOLES IN ROOF TO SHOOT BOOM HOLE. HE REACHED ON THE SIDE OF THE BOLTER TO GET A PIECE OF BOLTER STEEL. HIS LEFT HAND WAS STILL ON THE BOLTER ARM & HE REACHED WITH HIS RT. HAND. HIS SHIRT POCKET CAUGHT THE UP-DOWN LEVER FOR THE BOLTER ARMS CAUSING THE ARMS TO GO DOWN & CUT HIS FINGER.

April 24, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc. · Struck by powered moving object

Miner foreman crawled out into intersection to look, swag was in area, ram car came over swag. Foremen did not see car. The car artickiled down, bucket end hit foreman's right leg.

April 22, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Stillhouse Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While roof bolting, EE finished drilling a hole and began to drop the head. As he dropped the hesd, he grabbed the drill steel and the head shifted and caught the tip of his finger of his left hand little finger between the head and drill steel resulting in amputation.

April 21, 2006 AR · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Hanson Aggregates LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Ignition switch on pump engine not working properly. EE tried to turn crankshaft to get flywheel & starter in time. He grabbed fan with l. hand & pushed fan belt in with r. hand. The engine started with key in off position & pulled his r. hand fingers (index & middle) in between fan belt & crankshaft pulley. Severed fingers (index: middle phalange; middle: distal phalange).

April 20, 2006 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stillwater Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing a wheel chock that was used to fill in a ditch that caused the buggy to get high centered, when removing the last piece of timber from the back wheel, the unit moved forward 2 - 3" causing his right thumb to be pinched/caught between the buggy rear mancarrier & the wheel chock pinching the tip of the right thumb off.

April 17, 2006 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Twin State Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing bucket from excavator, when pin that other employee was hammering out suddenly came out, crushing the tip of employee's middle finger, of his left hand.

April 15, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Independence Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was standing at the chain link fence of the R-8 belt drive. The drive chain broke hitting him on the right hand, amputating his right finger at the firsty joint.

April 14, 2006 OH · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hopedale Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was kneeling by operator's compartment repositiong scoop with left hand resting at a pinch point area. As he steered the machine his finger was pinched between frame and battery end of scoop. His finger was crushed. Doctor amputated little finger to proximal joint.

April 10, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Palm Beach Aggregate Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE USING A PRYBAR TO DISLODGE A ROCK FROM A MOVING TAIL PULLEY, THE BELT GRABBED HOLD OF THE PRYBAR PULLING EMPLOYEE'S HAND INTO THE MOVING BELT, SEVERING THE TIP OF HIS FINGER.

April 7, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Struck by falling object

Employee states while walking and carrying pipe, he slipped and fell to the deck. Pipe fell onto his right ring finger.

April 4, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buechel Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was positioning a stone on the bottom teeth of the splitter. The scrap tray popped up and pinched his left pinkie finger between the tray and the stone. *Partial amputation of left small fingertip. *Restricted duty.

April 3, 2006 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing rof bolts at Face # 3 entry was getting drill steels out of drill chuck. He was going to turn on the rotation but pushed the wrong lever & drill pot went up and pinned his left index finger to the roof.

April 30, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Junction City Mining Company, L.L.C. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was carrying a roller frame and tripped over another frame on the ground.

April 30, 2006 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vigo County Synfuel LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE dislodging object in beltline using pry bar. Pry bar contacted moving part, pinning EE's thumb & hand against frame of machinery, causing severe laceration to right thumb & minor laceration to ring finger. While trying to remove trapped right hand, left hand became injured by pry bar; minor lacerations to left middle & ring fingers, with dislocation to left middle finger.

April 30, 2006 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)

He was using a ratchet to remove the bolts from the pads of a TRS cylinder. The ratchet slipped and he felt pain in his lower back.

April 29, 2006 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oak Grove Resources LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

injured was walking on a board in a wet area when his foot slipped causing him to fall.

April 29, 2006 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper POWERED HAULAGE
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was running buggy when a tire blew out on the buggy & the deck hit the bottom. This threw him around inside the buggy bruising his rt. knee & left rib.

April 29, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clean Energy Mining Co. · Struck by falling object

Employee was dragging curtain through #2 Hd intersection. Drawrock fell causing injury to left ankle. The fall caused laceration over right eye and nose. Stitches were used over the eye and x-ray of ankle was positive.

April 29, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Matrix Energy LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was helping move miner cable when he slipped & fell backward hitting his back.

April 29, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was holding a 6" x 16" roof plate in line and caught his right index finger between plate and the roof.

April 29, 2006 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was working on scaffolding when while moving material, he fell off end and struck right side.

April 28, 2006 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning (shoveling) under the raw coal belt head at the divider to the raw coal shakers. Employee first missed day was 05/09/2006

April 28, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Delbarton Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was taking engine compartment door off of dozer to gain access to starter. EE squated down to lift door and his right knee started hurting. First day away from work 5/4/06.

April 28, 2006 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Barretts Minerals Inc · Struck against a moving object

The injured employee was backing haul truck on an ore stockpile to dump load of material for construction of safety berm. Haul truck travelled over face of stockpile and landed upside down on loadout area. Blunt force trauma resulted in two fractured ribs and a fractured vertebra.

April 28, 2006 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mason Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped on belt while exiting H-Ride on the south section.

April 28, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Coeur Rochester, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The operator of 436 haul truck was in the process of dumping on a waste dump berm when his truck went through the berm rolling twice approximately 70 feet in distance before landing on all four tires. The employee was complaining of pain in the right ribs spreading lateraly to the back. Also a contusion to the right eye and minor cuts and scrapes on the upper extremities.

April 28, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hanson Material Service · Fall from ladders

The injured was climbing a ladder at the plant and failed to use three point contact and fell approximately five feet to the ground.

April 28, 2006 TX · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Jewett Mine LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operating an End Dump when the front tire hit a hole, which caused the steering wheel to jerk and spin around, which caught the right hand, causing the fracture.

April 28, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

BEATING ROCK WITH A 3 LB. HAMMER. RIGHT BICEP IN RT. ARM STARTED HURTING.

April 28, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was washing the floor, pulling a hose around. He hurt his back in the process.

April 27, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE jumped down from conveyor apprx. 3 ft to ground and strained back, he went to his personal chiropractor and continued to work. On 5/10 he was working at VSI and leaned back to put up angle iron and back tightened up, next a.m. he was unable to work and went to see a chiropractor and was restricted from work.

April 27, 2006 OK · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Brakefield Equipment Inc · Struck against a moving object

No lost time until 5/1/06. No medical treatment unti 5/3/06. While backing up his bulldozer, the movement of the bulldozer jarred his back. He is receiving chiropractic treatment for the injury.

April 27, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Feltes Sand & Gravel Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

4/27/06 am: 2 Employee changed dragline 3p.m.: Injured complained to the other that his back was sore. 4:28/06:EE reported a sore back-Did not feel he needed to go to the doctor. Said that he must have turned wrong and that this happens every so often due to pre-existing conditions. Degenerative Disc and Austioarthritis. 5/8/06: Reported back sore. 5/9/06:Went to doctor.

April 27, 2006 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee had made a delivery of material and while driving out of travelway hit a hole, causing him to hit the canopy of the tractor. Lost time reportable as of May 8, 2006.

April 27, 2006 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hawaiian Cement · Struck against stationary object

Employee was installing a new leaf spring with an adjustable wrench. The wrench slipped and his hand hit the truck

April 27, 2006 IN · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gibson County Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on a conveyor belt located on #2 unit. He was squaring the belt to make a splice using a utility knife. He was pulling the knife toward him while cutting the belt. The knife pulled out of the belt striking him in the right thigh causing a laceration. It took seven sutures to close the wound.

April 27, 2006 VT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
William E Dailey Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding, laying down on his chest with out-stretched arms, (out in front) to weld his work. While welding he felt what he thought was stray voltage from the welder in his upper left side. He stopped welding and tried to move, as the pain increased he realized it was not the welder, the pain was in his ribs and growing rapidly. He had muscle strain in that area.

April 27, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

FMC completed review of the surgical report on 6/15 & found that it was recordable. Employees needed to install & re-route compressed air line in order to move the compressors to a new location. Trying to screw pipe into end of other pipe while struggling with weight of pipe (approx. 200 lbs) ee had hold of end of pipe and felt burning pain in lower center of abdomen.

April 27, 2006 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF THE PREP. PLANT, EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE BELT/PULLEY OF A MOTOR ON AN AIR COMPRESSOR. RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 12 SUTURES IN 4TH & 5TH FINGERS ON HIS LEFT HAND (DISTAL JOINT LACERATIONS).

April 27, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alpha & Omega Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Unloading wheel unit of of mantrip, pain in lower back.

April 27, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
S-S-S Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee phoned in 5/1/06 a.m. with eye problem. He indicated that he may have gotten something in it Thurs. (4/27/06) or Fri. (4/28/06) or may have "pink eye". He was told to go to a clinic. He was not able to see a Doctor until 5/2/06. Diagnosis - inflamation of eyelid.

April 27, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WKA, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was assigned to stack paper bags filled with 50 pounds on pallets 12 rows high. While stacking the top row, the employee lifted a 50-pound bag from a waist-high position, moved to his right and lifted to a head-high position to toss the bag across the stack and to the far corner of the stack. At that time, he felt something `pop? in his right shoulder.

April 27, 2006 LA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

The employee was swinging a maul and twisted his knee. The employee was beating on a valve that he was re-building.

April 26, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp. · Flash burns (electric)

EE was energizing the continuous miner breaker at the section power center in the #6 entry of the 001-0/002-0 MMU. When the miner breaker was energized, the cathead blew up, causing flash burns to his hands and face.

April 26, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Grimes Rock Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was working on conveyor. He slipped & struck his ribs on the conveyor cross brace.

April 26, 2006 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mingo Logan Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While kneeling on his left knee the employee was hammering a concrete expansion bolt into a hole when he felt a "sharp" pain between his shoulders.

April 26, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wolf Run Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured was walking along #2 main belt conveyor when he stepped on uneven mine floor causing him to fall on left knee. This did not become LTA until 6-1-06.

April 26, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Newtown Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EE bent over to pick up a cinder block when a piece of rock fell and struck him in the neck and lower back.

April 26, 2006 AL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting to headgate, rock came over handrail and hit his left foot.

April 26, 2006 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Meadow Branch Mining Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured and another person were installing conveyor belt structure. The two men lifted a bottom roller and were putting it in position when the injured's left knee buckled.

April 26, 2006 MD · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mettiki Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping move steel beam, which struck him in the left knee.

April 26, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Lead Belt Materials Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tracking the drill when it tracked over a large rock. When rock reached the platform where EE was standing, it pushed the platform up against the drill, pinning his foot.

April 26, 2006 IL · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Knight Hawk Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM A D11 DOZER WHEN HE STEPPED ON A CLUMP OF DIRT TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE. THIS RESULTED IN A SPRAIN.

April 26, 2006 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 5/8/06. While hanging miner cable, felt pull in his groin area. Hernia.

April 26, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Legacy Resources LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was hauling rock in a 777D. As he was being loaded, the 992G operator dropped a rock into the truck and it rolled off hitting the side of the truck bed. Jarring the employee inside the truck.

April 26, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hanover Resources LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting the canopy back on the #2 bridge. He had to put a jack between the canopy & the deck. When he started jacking it up the jack slipped out and caught his hand.

April 26, 2006 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Fall from machine

Employee went to get out of truck, the door opened to easy and the employee fell out. Employee caught his foot between the steering wheel and the seat hurting his groin area and back.

April 26, 2006 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rockspring Development Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee while reaching screen up to change out on #3 screen on 115 pre-wet floor, slipped and fell backward injuring his neck. Although this accident happened on 4/26, employee never started missing work until 5/19/06.

April 26, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Bit by ant while in substation. It turned into a staff infection.

April 26, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Columbus Limestone Inc · Struck against a moving object

ee was driving a komatsu haul truck, hit a hole in the road and he was holding onto the grap bar and his weight on his left wrist caused a sprain.

April 25, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vision Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS DRAGGING 2 ROLLERS UP BELT ENTRY & FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 25, 2006 AL · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Chevron Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE stated that while troubleshooting the forklift begam to tram. It spun to the left catching his foot between the forklifts frame & ground. His first lost work day did not occur until 4/27/06.

April 25, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Roblee Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in a standing position using a mechanical lifting jack to spread the sides of the miner boom. As he operated the lever on the jack, the jack dislodged and struck him on the right knee.

April 25, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
National Cement Company Of California Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was stepping into the limestone storage building & stepped off a landing and slipped, falling back onto the landing. Reported 4/25; First Treatment 5/4--full release RTW; Returned to MD during work hours 5/8; Missed next scheduled shift 5/12

April 25, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was checking cylinder when he slipped on oil on the floor.

April 25, 2006 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Pinnacle Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was servicing the haul truck. He was climbing the ladder. He hit the inside bone next to the knee cap on the corner edge of the step on the ladder. No lacerations occurred at the time of the accident. The injury point was sore. EE called in accident on 5/3/06, then sought medical treatment, because knee was stiffening up and not getting better.

April 25, 2006 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was riding in 5-man down entry and strained his back.

April 24, 2006 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Contact with electrical current

A mobile crane was moving a metal shed. An employee was on the ground guiding the shed. The EE on the ground was contacting the metal shed when the crane came into contact with a 13.8 KV powerline. The EE on the ground received an electric shock and fell to the ground. This caused an entrance wound to his hand and exit wound on toe.

April 24, 2006 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HELPING HANG HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE. THE CABLE SLIPPED FROM THE HANGERS AS IT WAS BEING RAISED. THE WEIGHT OF THE CABLE PUSHED INJURED RIGHT HAND BACKWARD RESULTING IN A SPRAINED WRIST.

April 24, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Dixie Lime & Stone Company · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING UMBRELLA TO KEEP WIND OFF OF WHERE MECHANIC WAS WELDING AND HE LOOKED AT THE WELDING FLAME.

April 24, 2006 NM · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying fence posts & stepped in a hole.

April 24, 2006 AK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck by falling object

A miner was loading a round of explosives at an active mining face (485 level) when hit in upper back by a piece of loose ground. He was bent over, loading the bottom row when the incident occurred. Employee transported to hospital with multiple fractures and punctured/collapsed lung.

April 24, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bellco Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repetitive movement of operating equipment, accumulative trauma over time. No lost time until 7-05-06 when he had surgery.

April 24, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mezger Enterprises Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ee was throwing rock into trash bin, when the rock broke & hit him in the middle of the back. Ee did not report the injuryuntil 4/25/06 at 1:30pm.

April 24, 2006 HI · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hawaiian Cement · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on a truck in the shop, the truck started to leak hydraulic oil. Employee walked and slipped on the oil.

April 24, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
71 Construction · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was standing on a conveyor belt working on another belt (2 independent power shut-offs were switched off). Supervisor instructed an employee, in the presence of the entire crew, to start the belts. Injured employee did not think the belt he was standing on would be started but it was. Employee fell 3 or 4 feet and aggravated a previous back injury.

April 24, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that he was installing the inside bolt in the 3rd row of bolts in 6 crosscut left. He had placed the drill steel in the drill pod & raised the drill steel to the mine roof & when the drill steel came in contact with the mine roof, a piece of slate rock measuring 47"L x 22"W x 3" thick fell striking his left forearm & left wrist causing a laceration to his forearm.

April 24, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jacob Mining Co LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading scoop with structure, steel rope hung in structure. Pulling on rope, pulled muscle in groin area.

April 24, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Fork Development Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Supplying pinner with resin, lifting resin up to put on pinner. Pulled muscle in lower back left side. Came back to work on 4-27-06.

April 24, 2006 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hopkins County Coal LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A 10-MAN DIESEL RIDE, AS HE WAS BACKING UP HE RAN OVER A ROCK THAT CAUSED HIM TO HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF.

April 23, 2006 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking down the track and stepped in a hole and turned his ankle.

April 23, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mercer Lime Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Picking up a broken bag and stepped on bag, spraying lime under his safety glasses into right eye.

April 23, 2006 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eighty Four Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking and twisted his right knee. Employee did not start missing time untill 5/25/06.

April 23, 2006 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing a spring. Spring was being compressed, it slipped out and fell on his right foot.

April 23, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
S E L A H Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a smaller toolbox out of a bigger box and felt pain and the right arm went numb.

April 23, 2006 AK · Metal/Non-Metal stoper miner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

While unloading 2 inch metal pipe from the scissor lift, 2 pieces started to slip off and employee tried to catch them. The weight of the pipe hyperextended his left wrist.

April 22, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal-Mac LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While lifting on a piece of metal, employee pulled a muscle in his back.

April 22, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
National Cement Company Of California Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing a strip of "T" rubber caught in the lift conveyor of the sweeper truck. When pulling, tension on the conveyor was released and one of the conveyor flights caught EE. Laceration to forehead, R-eye orbit fracture

April 22, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was unwrapping 1.5" fire hose from a hanger. He was dragging the hose to the tail section of the raw coal belt when the hose caught on an obstacle. Employee pulled on the hose to free it when he felt a burning sensation in his lower right abdomen. Employee did not miss work until 5/8/06.

April 22, 2006 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sunrise Coal LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee placed his right hand on the top of the drill pot for balance. He then stooped down to examine the roof area that he was drilling. A rock fell from the roof, approx. 8" x 15" x 2" striking the back of his hand. The employee was taken for x-rays. No broken bone were found. A deep contusion was found between the thumb and index finger.

April 22, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Independence Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

The scoop that employee was running became hung in a bad hole. The section scoop came down to help him out. EE doesn't exactly know what happened except that he hit his head on the scoop canopy.

April 22, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
C F Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING SCRAPER, HAULING FILL. HIT HOLE IN THE ROUGH TERRAIN (STRAINED HIS BACK).

April 22, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was assisting his fellow roof bolter opertaor in hanging the roof bolter cable from the mine roof using insulated tie wire. When he turned his head to move, the excess end of the wire struck his right ear and actually went down into his ear. This resulted in a possible puncture to his ear drum.

April 22, 2006 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE and 4 other employees were hanging continous miner cable when EE's back got hurt. Witness said they heard his lower back pop. EE's first day missed was 05/07/2006

April 22, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was dragging rock dust hose and tripped. When he fell, he landed on his cap light, bruising his lower back.

April 22, 2006 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kingston Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Steering wheel on Mac 8 hit left hand while spinning (fractured knuckle).

April 22, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Magnesia LLC · Fall down stairs

Employee walking up spiral staircase with muddy boots. He slipped and fell through the stair rails and onto the ground.

April 22, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Mason Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a shuttle car and hit a hole in the roadway #2 entry.

April 21, 2006 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning track rail with bar. The rail turned and struck him in the mouth. He did not start losing time until 7/20/06.

April 21, 2006 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Silverbrook Anthracite Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE's were loading scrap tin to be recycled. The employee moved to lift a heavier piece of scrap to uncover the tin; he pulled a muscle in his back.

April 21, 2006 WV · Coal belt cleaner, picker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
McElroy Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was coming off 4 left overcast when foot got caught in some string. EE tripped and fell, hurt- ing left shoulder when he tried to catch himself.

April 21, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Feltes Sand & Gravel Company, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was coming off the machine down a ladder, his foot slipped off the ladder and he twisted his right knee.

April 21, 2006 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Struck by falling object

Backed miner up to clean up cut. Rock fell from between coal rib and roof bolts striking top of head. Knocked to ground - had four knots on head, knot & bruise on left shoulder. (Rock was 3' x 3' x 6" in thickness.)

April 21, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
B G Hoadley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Two men were drilling bottom line when a seam in the next cut back gave way. The piece of stone that broke loose was large enough to crush both men. One man was fatally crushed and the other is in critical condition.

April 21, 2006 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sidney Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee is a raw coal dozer operator who was helping the welder this day. He bent over to pick up a chain fall & experienced pain in his lower abdomen. He completed the day & began his 4 days off (works 4 on & 4 off). Saw the Dr. on 4/25/06, had surgery on his left side 5/23/06 & on his rt. side 7/24/06. We learned of LTA 8/15/06 when Supt. called to ask the employee.

April 20, 2006 AL · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in a hole outside of shop door straining his knee. ** Employee did not start losing time until 5/22/07.

April 20, 2006 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Gibson County Coal LLC · Rubbed or abraded

A mechanic was in a kneeling position using an angle grinder to cut through a piece of metal. When finished he stood and when he applied weight to his left leg his knee popped causing pain. A medical exam revealed a possible sprain. He was fitted with a knee support and returned to work. He worked until 5/1/06 when he was scheduled for surgery to repair a medial meniscus tear.

April 20, 2006 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ee was replacing bottom roller in 6mn takeup. Removed old roller-lifted new roller w/help on other side. Other side went in and stopped. Inj ee's side dropped down, catching finger between roller and mounting bracket.

April 20, 2006 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was carrying a prop setter jack from #2 entry to #1 entry and stepped in a hole, jarring his lower back.

April 20, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dakota LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of sandstone while walking from controls back to the front of the bolter. He had repositioned the bolter.

April 20, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Riverside Cement Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was working on # 1 Finish Ball Mill using a sledge hammer to clear dust collector pipe when he felt a pain in his lower back, right side.

April 20, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a manlift. A loader backed into the manlift at the operator's basket. The employee received broken bones to his left foot.

April 20, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M & M Clays Incorporated · Struck by flying object

EE was crushing clay when a piece of grit got in his eye. He was unable to get grit out and his eye became swoole & red. He went to Dr. who said he had scratched his cornea. The Dr. bandaged the eye and advised the EE to take one day off work.

April 19, 2006 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Kingwood Mining Company LLC · Struck by falling object

The remote miner was in the #3to#2x-cut and the miner head was penetrated in the A-cut. The operator was standing beside the boom while loading S/C a rock 6ftx4ftx6inthick fell from the top and in the miner conveyor. The rock twisted and fell from the boom before entering the S/C. Luckily only the end of the rock struck operators left leg and calf.

April 19, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unimin Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing ladder to do maintenance on screen on our extec screen machine. He said he slipped and grabbed on to the hand rail. He came back to work for next day we requested a doctor visit before returning. He returned on 4/25/06, 4/26/06 and 4/27/06. Then went to a chiropactor and was told to stay off work until futher notice.

April 19, 2006 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dominion Coal Corporation · Struck against stationary object

At the start of the shift, the EE was operating track mounted vehicle to his section. As the vehicle went through the 2nd set of airlock doors, an unsecured lid over the traction motor compartment slid out of place and contacted the right support of the airlock door. The lid sprung foward hitting EE and pushed his face into the cover over the contactor compartment of vehicle.

April 19, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Texas Crushed Stone Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was sitting in his truck, a front end loader picked up thr truck tailgate and dropped it.

April 19, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Materials Technician was emptying concrete from wheelbarrow when wheelbarrow turned sideways twisting technician's back.

April 19, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Liggett Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was riding to the section in the mantrip with the rest of the crew, when the operator went through a dip in the track and applied the brakes. The rail runner skidded into the stop blcok at the end of the track. EE was sitting in the end of the rail runner with his side against the frame. The impact resulted in 2 broken ribs. No one else was injured.

April 19, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE OPERATES A ROOF BOLTER & HIS KNEE BEGAN TO GET SORE.

April 19, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Member hit head on a belt hanger, hurting head and neck.

April 19, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was on his knee's in front of scoop unloading mega block from scoop bucket. EE twisted around to pick up block from scoop bucket and felt some- thing pop his knee.

April 19, 2006 WY · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alpha Coal West, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading a portable generator from the bucket of a backhoe loader. As he moved the unit he sustained a strain in the groin area. On 4-27-06 after a doctors visit it was determined that he had a hernia.

April 19, 2006 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Carder Inc · Rubbed or abraded

Was on knees looking under scales when knee popped & pain started.

April 19, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont (Pa) Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bagging hydrate and stacking the bags, when he felt a sharp pain and burning in his lower back.

April 19, 2006 MT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stillwater Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

slipped off trailer while strapping load down jarred arm causing shoulder to dislocate.

April 19, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal safety director OTHER
Buechel Stone Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee's right wrist has been hurting for the last month so he went to the doctor. Tendonitus of the right wrist. Restricted duty.

April 19, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Wooster Aggregates, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating clam shell dredge bucket when rock came out and broke the windshield. Glass and the rock hit his right cheek.

April 19, 2006 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jeddo Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling material out of jammed jig crusher. Strain to left rib cage area.

April 18, 2006 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 4/18/06 employee was loading holes with the prill truck when the boom swung out and employee twisted using his arm to block the boom. He twisted his lower back and felt pain in groin area. Employee RTW 4/19/06. Employee sought medical care on 5/8/06 and now off work due to scheduled hernia surgery on 5/22/06.

April 18, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Sylvania Minerals LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Holding steel parts for welder.

April 18, 2006 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling miner cable out of the roadway when he felt pain in his lower back.

April 18, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was operating semi-auto palletizer when he experienced a pop in his right hip resulting in minor pain. He could not continue full duty work so was sent home. EE sought medical treatment the following day, 4/19. EE was moving product bags on air table when insident occured.

April 18, 2006 CO · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employe was inserting nip into power center - receptacle for belt drive, felt pain in right groin. Possible hernia.

April 18, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing screens on jaw plant, fingers were in the way when it got moved.

April 18, 2006 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Fuels, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing out a belt roller, while pulling roller out of position the weight of handling belt dropped down putting the roller in a position which pinched the employee's left middle fingertip between the roller and structure, resulting in stitches.

April 18, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was removing brush from a hillside, lost her footing and slid down the embankment. The fall twisted her right leg and hip.

April 18, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was adding a chute extension to a readymix truck. The driver pulled forward and the chute "jumped" and hit him on the left side of the head. we sent him to the hospital for an evaluatioon to be safe. The hospital Dr gave him the day off to visit his own Dr due to treatment of a prvious injury from an auto accident. He returned to work on 4/20/06. No known problems.

April 18, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harley Gray Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Repetitive lifting of heavy hammers, crow bars and rock caused a lower back strain (lower lumbar strain)

April 18, 2006 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Struck against a moving object

She was operating a jeep pulling into the fuel station when a motor collided with the vehicle whe was operating causing her to strike her left shoulder and knee which caused a left shoulder impingement. She coninued to perform her regular duties and was taken off work for arthroscopic surgery to repair her left shoulder.

April 17, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Texas Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting railroad tie out from under plant and strained his lower back.

April 17, 2006 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
White County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was shoveling on beltline, when he went to get a scoop full of coal, the shovel slipped out of his hands, causing him to lunge forward causing lower back pain.

April 17, 2006 OH · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Energy Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to get a broken bit shank out of a bit lug on a miner. He was using a bolt and a hammer, he hit his finger. The cause of this injury was safety awareness. Compliance with regs/rules was a factor, protective equip a factor, miner attitude a factor, mining equip/systems not a factor.

April 17, 2006 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White County Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS WALKING AROUND SIDE OF FEEDER TO TURN IT ON, HE SLIPPED ON SOME COAL AND FELL CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HIS WRIST.

April 17, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rex Coal Company, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was cutting cable ties and accidently cut his hand

April 17, 2006 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing up on Dozier pulling himself with his arm when he felt a sudden pain in his left upper leg.

April 17, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appolo Fuels Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Man was changing tire on coal trailer while another mechanic was working on a bar that goes on the automatic tarp cover. The bar sprung back striking man on lower rt. arm. Was taken to E.R. and sent to an orthopedic surgeon to set broken bones.

April 17, 2006 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE states he strained his right elbow while throwing poly pipe over his head to avoid being caught between the pipe and rib. EE continued to have problems with his right elbow and had surgery on October 30, 2006.

April 17, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Running shuttle car toward face, hit hole and strained his back.

April 17, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Catenary Coal Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE stated that truck was climbing the hill. The truck stalled and then the truck rolled backward into the berm and turned over on its side.

April 17, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EE was positioning a ventilation tube when it came and struck him on his head, neck, and shoulder off since 4/18/2006.

April 17, 2006 OH · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Buckeye Industrial Mining Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was running dozer-ripping rock-ripper tooth came loose. Found it in shock and shook it loose with his foot, knelt down on right knee to pick it up and slipped carrying it to the dozer.

April 17, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Apache Stone Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Smashed finger on chopper line crew

April 17, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Harlan Cumberland Coal Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ee slipped while roof bolting and twisted his knee.

April 17, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
VESSELL MINERALS/THE OLD DOL' · Struck by falling object

While bricking the kiln, bricks fell from overhead breaking employee's right pinky finger.

April 17, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

There was a gob approximately 4" deep on the offside of the belt drive. EE changed directions while walking and twisted his knee.

April 17, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
American Rock Salt Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stepped off of a cut in the floor at the face of the mine (approximately 6"), slipped and sprained his back.

April 17, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE PICKED UP A BOX OF BOLTS FROM THE SUPPLY HOUSE & PUT THEM ON HIS SHOULDER TO CARRY THEM TO THE CAGE. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO LOWER THE BOX THE LOAD SHIFTED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST & CATCH THE BOX. HE SAID HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. MANAGEMENT HAS DEEMED THIS OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THIS ISSUE PLEASE NOTIFY SAFETY.

April 17, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal River Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Recovering rail, dropped a rail on right hand.

April 17, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Enterprise Mining Company, L. L. C. · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting top when a piece of rock fell from the roof striking the canopy and hitting the EE on the left side of body, causing 2 cracked ribs.

April 17, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Original Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Getting out of machine; slipped on mud on tracks.

April 17, 2006 KY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Road Builders, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting a toggle plate seat in botom jaw. He was lifting about 4 feet high. Strained his back.

April 17, 2006 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was carrying an oxygen tank on his shoulder while going through a man door. It fell and he tried to stop it and it hit the bottom and shoulder at the same time. He said he heard his shoulder pop.

April 17, 2006 CT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rawson Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was installing a chute on a return belt. He was using a pry bar to align the bolt holes. He turned to speak with another ee and felt pain in his chest. He reported the incident and was directed to seek medical attention.

April 17, 2006 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Andalex Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Raising monorail to hang on chains from the roof. EE rested the monorail on his head.

April 17, 2006 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
American Mining & Manufacturing Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting up roof bolt in the face of the #3 right cross cut when the boom came down unexpectedly and struck him on his left knee. Possible torn ligements to the left knee.

April 16, 2006 PA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Traveling through mandoor from the return to the intake and his leg became caught in the door knocking him off balance. He fell hyper-extending his right knee causing severe pain to radiate from his knee. He began losing time on 4/17/2006.

April 15, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rivers Edge Mining Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee stated he was bending over picking up dust bags that the pin crew had changed out that were full of dust. While throwing the bags into the scoop bucket he twisted and felt a pain in his lower back.

April 15, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE BOLTING 3XL CROSSCUT, ON 4/15/06, A PIECE OF SLATE ROCK FELL STRIKING EE ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER. EE WORKED ON 4/17/06, AND TURNED IN FLOATING VACATION DATYS FOR 4/18 & 4/19. BASED ON MEDICAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 5/25/06 IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT EE SUFFERED A OCCUPATIONAL INJURY.

April 15, 2006 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Injured was using a 16# sledge hammer to break rock at a rock fall. injured was swinging sledge hammer and felt pain in his arm. (Injured did not request medical treatment until 04/28/06)

April 15, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON TOP OF SAND PLANT, EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING ROCK TO UNCLOG THE SCREEN, A ROCK THE SIZE OF 2 SOFTBALLS BOUNCED FROM THE SCREEN & HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF EE'S HELMET.

April 15, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE stated he was cutting a piece of metal at the metal rack. While working, he stepped on a piece of angle, which turned or rolled and this caused him to twist his knee. EE finished his shift.

April 14, 2006 KY · Coal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Excel Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE states he was working on top of silo with 3 others and there was grinding and welding in a small area. EE was taking up grating, when he was hit in the right eye with a foreign object.

April 14, 2006 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ELECTRICAL
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Was building concrete block wall over hoist drive cabinet. Dropped conduit through cable tray into circuit breaker cabinet landing across 2 phases of breaker causing an electrical arc which burned him.

April 14, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Mingo Logan Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was climbing up on end of loader and he felt his little finger hurting on his left hand.

April 14, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hecla Limited · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lifting a battery out of a Jumbo drill w/a lifting strap. As he got about chest high, the right clamp slipped off and came up & struck him in the right eye, causing trauma to the eye w/ damaged blood vessels.

April 14, 2006 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Montana Limestone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee climbed onto stationary equipment & shoveled rock from equipment decks throughout the day. He did not seek medical treatment until 9/7/06 at which time it was determined he has a hernia. Last working day was Wed. 9/6/06. Is taking antibiotics for a related infection, then will schedule appointment with surgeon.

April 14, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Zemex Attapulgite LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Per the treating physician, metal shavings with some rust entered his left eye causing discomfort, blurred vision, & an infection the following week. It is unclear exactly when & how the injury took place. It is believed to be during a job on April 14 involving a cutting torch & grinder to remove nuts & bolts from a whizzer blade. Appropriate eye protection was being worn.

April 14, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING IN SHOVEL AND DRILL SHOP WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER PART THAT WAS BEHIND HIM.

April 14, 2006 IL · Coal pumper MACHINERY
Nubay Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was using a cutting torch and cutting the bolts out of a cyclone in prep plant cyclone was suspended by a chain hoist. When EE hit cyclone with hammerto knock bolts out of the cyclone it broke free & swung around striking EE on left forearm.

April 13, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dutchess Quarry & Supply Co Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE alleged while he was picking up cable & placing them on back of pickup truck he hurt his lower back.

April 13, 2006 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Hanging 8" blue mine pipe, slipped and fell & hit right shoulder. **EMPLOYEE DID NOT LOSE TIME UNTIL 10/28/06 AND RETURNED TO WORK 10/30/06** **Employee had surgery 1/8/07 & is losing time again**

April 13, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nesko Rock · Fall onto or against objects

The employee stepped from the ground onto the lower end of a conveyor belt (approximately 18" above ground) and slipped and fell onto the rubber conveyor belt.

April 13, 2006 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp/Burnside Div · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was cleaning a scale basket in area 325. He was not wearing goggles and caustic scale flew up into his eye.

April 13, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol of Kentucky Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing belt structure when his index finger on his left hand got caught between two pieces of belt structure. Employee sustained a fracture/laceration to the distal joint of the index finger.

April 13, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mason Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While shoveling on belt, employee possibly pulled a muscle in back.

April 13, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was carrying a bucket of gear oil and an impact wrench when he lost his footing in mud and felt a pain in his groin. He worked until 6/1/06 when he was diagnosed with a hernia and has surgery scheduled for 6/15/06.

April 13, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Columbia Rock & Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED THE INJURY OCCURRED AS THE OFF HIGHWAY TRUCK HE WAS OPERATING WAS BEING LOADED BY A FRONT END LOADER. EE DID NOT MENTION THE INJURY OR DISCOMFORT AT THE TIME HE SAYS THE INJURY OCCURRED.

April 13, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While installing roof bolts employee was holding his first steel in the hole with his hand and while trying to insert the second steel into the first steel employee accidently raised the boom and caught his index finger on his right hand between the second steel and the mine roof causing an evulsion. Employee received 8 sutures and a skin graft to repair evulsion.

April 13, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC · Fall down stairs

Employee was descending a set of 3 steps. He tripped and fell into the handrails of another set of steps, breaking 3 ribs. Started losing time 4-14-06.

April 13, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Stillhouse Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While roof bolting, employee was removing the drill steel from the bore hole when the drill steel struck him below the right eye (cheekbone area) causing a laceration.

April 13, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilden Mining Company L C · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working on dozer and when he stepped off of the platform by the cab, his feet slipped off of the track. He fell on the push-arm and floor. He fractured his left leg and was taken off of work.

April 13, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thiele Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT AN 1,100 LB. BAG OF KAOLIN FROM FALLING OFF TOP OF STACK, EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS KNEE AS HE MADE AN EVASIVE MOVE TO KEEP BAG FROM FALLING ON TOP OF HIM AS HE FELL TO FLOOR.

April 13, 2006 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE STATES HE REACHED TO MOVE CABLE WITH HIS FOOT AND HIS FOOT BECAME TANGLED IN CABLE LOOP, MINER HEAD STRUCK HIM IN LEG.

April 13, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was decending the ladder on a haul truck. When he turned on the landing to complete his decent, he twisted his right ankle resulting in a sprained right ankle.

April 12, 2006 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
B & W Resources Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping from last step of a stairway onto a concrete floor he felt a sharp pain in his right leg. EE neither slipped or fell.

April 12, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
C & A Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two employees were hanging miner cable when the cable was pulled down by the machine operator pulling up extra cable.

April 12, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

Water truck would not stop going in reverse & rolled over edge of cliff into ravine EE jumped out of vehicle on to the groung dropping about 6-8 feet to avoid serious injury. EE broke L heel sprained knee, R shoulder & side received cuts & scrapes from foliage.

April 12, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Laurel Creek Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was passing thru curtain and bumped his head on scoop. ***NOTE***Employee did not seek medical attention until 05-12-2006. Started missing work 05-13-2006

April 12, 2006 IA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Ulland Brothers, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Miner was assisting in moving a scale house. A beam fell out of the loader bucket and bruised miner's lower left leg.

April 12, 2006 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Essroc Cement Corp. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was jack hammering at #2 drag while 2 other employees were vacuuming with vac hose. The vac hose became plugged. When vac operator unplugged vac hose, the hose jumped, latched on employee's leg. He pulled the hose off his leg and it grabbed his arm.

April 12, 2006 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 4-17-06, the man reported that on 4-12-06 he felt a pain in his lower back while lifting belt structure.

April 12, 2006 PA · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sky Haven Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Hydraulic line broke on Hitachi 1800 Shovel, employee slipped on oil and fell.

April 12, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Dicaperl Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE removed guard and was cleaning off area. Motion sensor arm came around and trapped EE's finger between arm $ sensor resulting in injury.

April 11, 2006 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Apex Energy Inc · Struck against a moving object

Loader bucket slipped off a rock and the jar from the loader caused pain in his lower part of his back. He also said he had some pain the day before.

April 11, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
I O Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was walking down supply entry #2 to check to see how many timbers was down there when a piece of slate rock 1 ft.x 1 ft. 1/2 in thick fell out & struck him between shoulder blades injury happened at spad "3400"

April 11, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
VESSELL MINERALS/THE OLD DOL' · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While working at the kiln, lime dust blew into employee's right eye.

April 11, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irene West · Fall onto or against objects

Cut, puncture to right elbow. Fell hit elbow on stone, causing puncture and cut to right elbow.

April 11, 2006 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

While roof bolting a piece of rock fell from the roof striking the employee on the side of his head causing brush burns, a loose tooth and tingling in his right arm. The tooth was pulled by a dentist.

April 11, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gilvin-Terrill Ltd · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trying to release a rock that was caught in a tailgate of a dump truck; as he pulled on the tailgate the rock released catching his left hand index finger between the tailgate and the rock. The rock smashed the tip of his finger causing a fracture. Employee did not use a pry bar to open the tailgate as instructed in previous training.

April 11, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Speed Mining, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was cutting, a metal beam with a torch when a piece of hot metal went down his shirt. This resulted in burns to his chest.

April 11, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buzzi Unicem USA · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was removing scrap from R3803, which was shut down. A kick out gate was opened, Employee placed hand in gate to remove scrap & gate closed on his right hand. Resulted in a fracture & lacaration to right hand fingers.

April 11, 2006 MA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
G Lopes Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE LIFTED A STEEL SHAFT FROM A CONVEYOR LATER IN THE DAY WHEN HE WENT TO THE BATHROOM, HE NOTICED A LUMP IN HIS GROIN AREA AND REPORTED IT TO SUPERVISOR.

April 11, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Essroc Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE struck left leg against steel saftey step at #4 kiln 2nd piece lacerating leg. Due to injured leg vascular disease, the wound became infected requiring RX's upon Dr. visit on 4/27/06. Addendum: This injured leg developed minor clotting requiring disability (lost time). Lost time started 5/3/06.

April 11, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
International Minerals Carlsbad, Inc. · Struck by falling object

NOTE: Unaware this had to be reported, as accident occurred in parking lot outside normal work activities and shift. Emp was parking motorcycle in company parking lot when the motorcycle fell on her, causing fracture to right knee which required surgical repair.

April 11, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Assisting with the installation of a rod on a water truck, strained his back

April 10, 2006 MD · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Person was carrying bag of rock dust on shoulder to use for dusting on beltline. When he walked past starter box he stepped on rubber mat and slipped and fell causing injury to left knee. Person now has to have surgery on knee, first day off is 9/21/06.

April 10, 2006 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall from machine

Stacking frames and they came over on him and knocked him off the truck. (Broke both legs).

April 10, 2006 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped on a pallet to pick up fittings and the pallet gave way causing him to fall onto left side. Employee did not start losing time until 9/7/06 due to surgery.

April 10, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING MOVE THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE OUT OF THE HAULWAY, WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A RIB ROLL & FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT LEG JUST BELOW THE KNEE ON A LUMP OF COAL ON THE MINE FLOOR. EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE E.R. AFTER WORK TO HAVE HIS LEG CHECKED & RETURNED TO WORK ON HIS NEXT SHIFT. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 4/22/06 WHEN HE RETURNED TO THE DR.

April 10, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that he was using his left hand to steady a block that he was going to cut for a footer. When he swung the axe with his right hand the axe handle hit his belt and spun around, causing the head of the axe to hit his left hand.

April 10, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M-I Swaco- A Schlumberger Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working at the semi-automatic palletizer table positioning bags onto pallets when his right arm began to hurt. He switched positions and operated the forklift for 1-1/2 hours, then went back to the palletizer but his arm was still sore. He went home at 8:00 pm in the middle of his shift. Employee sought medical treatment the next day, April 11, 2006.

April 10, 2006 WV · Coal coal dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was firebossing the rotary dump. He was between levels 4 and 5. During his last step he slipped and grabbed the handrail to prevent a fall. He stated that he felt pain in his right knee. The steps were wet and muddy. Employee began missing work May 3, 2006.

April 10, 2006 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gibson County Coal LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was located on right side of roof bolting machine. He was standing 3 rows of roof bolts back from last row & was watching the mine roof for his off-side operator while he installed bolts in area of adverse roof conditions. As he observed the roof, a piece of rock measuring 4'x4'x2" thick fell without warning striking him on head & shoulder & landed on R foot.

April 10, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Central Stone Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee alleges he was backing up dump truck and he flipped it over on its side.

April 10, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kingwood Mining Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was using a bottom belt roller to pound a christmas tree water valve on the end of the east water line. While pounding his thumb was pinched between belt roller and the fire valve. x-ray showed fracture to his thumb. EE did not return to work his next scheduled shift.

April 10, 2006 OH · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Cravat Coal Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO THE OFF ROAD TRUCK HE WAS GOING TO OPERATE WHEN AN INSIDE TIRE OFF A PARKED TRUCK BLEW-UP CAUSING A LOUD NOISE.

April 10, 2006 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang OTHER
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by flying object

The injured EE was struck above left eyebrow by a foreign object, while lugging steel ties to track rail. An attempt to remove object was made by physician. EE had 7 stitches to close wound made by the physician.

April 10, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While scooping #7 entry employee reached for a piece of curtain to throw it out of the way when his knee hit the steering lever and the scoop swiveled pinning his left wrist against the rib. Employee suffered two broken bones in his left wrist. This accident became lost time as of 4/11/2006.

April 10, 2006 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 was roof bolting in the face of #7 entry on #1 unit when his left knee slid on a small piece of rock, that was on the ground, causing his knee to twist. This did not become a Lost Time Accident until July 3, 2006.

April 10, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sang-Chris Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was repairing the ladder on the dredge over solid ground when EE stepped off ladder onto a large dirt clod causing him to twist and sprain his left ankle.

April 10, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using hand chisel to chip stone in the quarry. When employee struck chisel with hammer, a metal sliver left chisel and entered left lower leg.

April 10, 2006 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee felt pain in his lower back as he was loading supplies. He continued to work through 04/27/06 at which time the Doctor removed him from work.

April 10, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vision Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping mechanic splice his car cable. He had layed the cable across his knee to cut outer jacket and accidently cut his right knee.

April 9, 2006 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Alaska Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

hard packed icy surface led to employee slipping on the ice and injuring his wrist.

April 9, 2006 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was shoveling behind line curtain on the 9 right section in # 4 entry and felt pain in lower back. EE finished working remainder of shift. EE started missing work on 4/14/2006.

April 9, 2006 IL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was putting a relay bar pin back in that connects to the knuckle when the shearer caused the pan to move, pinching the employee's finger.

April 9, 2006 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nubay Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE is a belt maintenance man. As he was watching belt run, he saw a roofbolt laying on the belt. He reached to pull bolt off the belt and his right middle finger got caught in between the moving belt and roller.

April 9, 2006 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was servicing a haul truck. When he lifted a 5 gallon bucket of oil over his head, he heard and felt a ripping in his shoulder.

April 8, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dakota LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when a rock measuring 2"x4"x22.5" fell & struck him on his foot(L).

April 8, 2006 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Banner Blue Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee swung the bolter head and caught his right knee against the rib. Double head bolter.

April 8, 2006 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Spartan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While loading supplies, employee stated he felt pain in his lower back. He didn't start missing work until 8/16/2006.

April 8, 2006 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

While inspecting the skid loader after operating, the EE resulted with minor burns on hand and chest when he removed the radiator cap.

April 8, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco LLC · Fall down stairs

Employee lost footing on stairs and slipped. ***EMPLOYER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF CLAIM UNTIL 2-20-2007

April 8, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Matrix Energy LLC · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING BUGGIE WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD & WAS THROWN UP AGAINST THE CANOPY.

April 7, 2006 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oak Grove Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HELPING TO TAKE CHAIN OFF A SHIELD CARRIER. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE CARRIER CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

April 7, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported when moving the continuous miner cable from the ram car haul road, lost his footing and stumbled. When he caught himself to prevent falling to the mine floor, pain was experienced to his low back. The pain and discomfort continued and on 4/14/2006 sought medical treatment. Continued to work until 4/16/06 started missing.

April 7, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vision Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lifting a tail lift cylinder, when it slipped off his leg and caught his finger against metal.

April 7, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cargill Salt · Struck against a moving object

19 year employee, scooptram operator, alleges banging head on canopy numerous times throughout career resulting in cumulatiuve trauma to the neck.

April 7, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Vision Coal Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Injured employee was working on a belt splice when he stepped on a rock or lump of coal and twisted his right ankle resulting in a broken bone just above the ankle.

April 7, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Newmont USA Limited · Struck against a moving object

Employee pinched her arm between the arm rest and truck door. She didn't wish to seek medical attention at time of accident. It continued to bother her and in July was treated and released to full duty pending surgery date. On 9/12/06 employee had surgery to correct neuropathy and was taken off of work. It became reportable at this time.

April 7, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dakota LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was standing behind the roof bolter and was knocked off his feet when the other operator took up the cable. Management questions the validity of this accident. Employee notified management on 4/13/2006, that the reason he'd missed work was due to this accident.

April 7, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rockspring Development Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting top. He had put up outside bolt and swung head in. Rock broke out between personal canopy and ATRS, EE started to run. Rock hit EE's right leg 6" above his ankle, breaking his leg.

April 7, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partners LLC · Contact with electrical current

EE was trouble shooting the gathering head circuit on JCM-4R in panel SA02. He opened the main control box on the miner and was checking connectors, when he reached in the box, he touched lugs and did not check power or lock it out and hit two phases of power.

April 7, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
H & D Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Loose rock fell and struck employee's back.

April 6, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gillibrand Industrial Sands, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator climbed up a horizontal conveyor belt to clean it off after it plugged. Due to rainy condition the frame was slick causing him to slip.

April 6, 2006 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Injured was rolling rail with slate bar when it rolled and hit the other rail and rolled back onto his right foot and bruised it.

April 6, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was struck by a pipe which had been stored on top of a large tires to keep pipe out of the snow. It rolled off the tires while the injured was standing near the tires. He has just lifted a a small boat off tires and while retrieving the boat oars the pipe rolled and fell on his L ankel fracturing it pipes removed and placed in pipe rack.

April 6, 2006 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Struck by falling object

8I section, using loader to pull up slack cable. He walked back to move cable out of tram road. Rock fell from rib and roof line, striking his left foot, causing fracture to his big toe.

April 6, 2006 KY · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Appolo Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ee was trying to get ball off of trailer hitch witha pry bar-strained back

April 6, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE caught right foot when crossing jack pipe and tailpiece in zim section. Torn MCL/ACL Off since 4/14/2006

April 6, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The National Lime & Stone Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was reporting for work. After checking with the train operators, he attempted to climb over two coupled train cars when he slipped and fell, injuring his left hip and elbow.

April 6, 2006 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Laying interlocking block for seals & working on knees. Spilled concrete mix that got in employee's clothing and caused chemical burning on knees and shins.

April 6, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Callender Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A flop gate (75 lbs) at the end of a conveyor had rolled up and landed on the tail pulley. Two employees raised it up to let up back in position. One employee let go of his end after the gate went over center before the other and the gate pinched the right ring finger of the second employee against the angle iron that the gate swung in.

April 6, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Alabama Sand and Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

OPERATING DOZER OVER A MOUND OF DIRT CAUSING THE RIGHT ELBOW TO HIT FIRE EXTINGUISHER. CUT ELBOW AND CAUSING SWELLING OF R. ELBOW.

April 6, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Power Mountain Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EE was repairing a broken conveyor chain and pulled his glasses off because they were fogged up. He turned to speak with co-worker, but when he turned, co-worker struck a sprocket chain gear with his hammer. Something hit EE's eye. EE went to an eye Dr. on 4/7/2006 and metal was found in his eye.

April 6, 2006 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE tripped over material. Fell and injured right ribs and right knee.

April 6, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Mineral Park Inc. · Flash burns (electric)

Employee used disconnect switch to open pringle switches and isolate capacitor. One switch hung up and did not open. Employee attached jumper to ground, then to capacitor to drain off power stored in capacitor. Since the system was still energized, a massive power surge occurred. Fireball caused injuries.

April 6, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Robinson Nevada Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Finished working on haul truck 274, doing paper work in cab of service truck. 274 honked horn pulled foward turned right and ran over service truck.

April 6, 2006 TN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appolo Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting onto dozer and twisted his back. He went to the Dr. on 4/8/2006. Dr. believes it to be a pulled muscle. EE came back to work on 4/7/2006, but is returning to Dr. for reoccuring pain.

April 6, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Closing lid on pneumatic trailer using a 8' pole from catwalk above loadout chute. Leaned over the handrail to reach lid, it was stuck requiring extra force. He felt a slight pull in lower back but continued to work. Reported injury on 4/07/06 but did not seek medical attention until 4/11/06.

April 6, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Carolina Stalite Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Process of rolling a tank to reposition. EE was told to move his chock since it was loose. There was a manway in center of the tank so had to put the forklift on the other end of the tank to releive pressue from bound end to remove that chock. At the same time the bound end had been freed the forklift was backing off tank to reposition. Tank rolled & pinned EE R Leg.

April 6, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc · Fall from machine

Dismounting off drill and got to the last step and lost her footing and fell to the ground.

April 5, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolese Bros Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee injured his lower back while installing troughing rollers on F2 conveyor.

April 5, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R J Valente Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drilling, standing in overburden (mud), tried to move, right foot became struck, heard a pop in leg/hip.

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
White Buck Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 4-5-06 employee was tramming the bolt machine from the #4 entry to the #5 entry. He backed the bolter out of #4 and was turning toward #5. While pivoting the machine with the inch controls, a fly board lying in the fly board rack went against the rib and swung out toward ee hitting him in the left temple area.

April 5, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Employee did not have eye protection on and suffered welder's flash.

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stollings Trucking Co., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Stepping from highwall miner Base Frame unto belly pan area. To fix Pillar block on miner, Twisted knee (left)

April 5, 2006 OH · Coal boom operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Mining, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ee was stepping flights trying to get to the auger machine when his foot slipped and was bruised when he landed on the ground between the 2 flights

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Loading in shot, large rock rolled off the top of shot and hit on loader bucket. Dislocated 4th and 5th vertebrae in operator's back.

April 5, 2006 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jamieson Construction Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee removed exhaust hose from water pump prior to moving pump. When exhaust hose was removed, the hot water from the reservoir covered employee's legs and left arm.

April 5, 2006 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairfax Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING A BAG OF FLOOR DRY INTO THE CONTAINER WHEN HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 5, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Struck against a moving object

A truck was returning to maint. shop from the mill heaping east on south side of maint. shop. EE was operating a forklift hauling west. The truck was on the S. side of the hydrant and did not see the forklift. Both were still moving when they hit. Trying to reach Dr. for claificatio of discrepancy between written report and release he gave EE. D&A performed on 4/6/06 were neg.

April 5, 2006 HI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ameron Hawaii · Struck by falling object

EE was loading metal plates to repair a chute onto his welding truck when one of the metal plates fell onto his left pinky finger causing a deep laceration.

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Rockhouse Creek Development LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was bolting top in #6 heading on #2 section, drill steel fell out of hole and landed on his left middle finger and ring finger.

April 5, 2006 WV · Coal timberman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that he was helping another employee unload props from the top of Petito Mule. EE dropped his end of the prop causing it to fall to the mine floor. injured said it jarred his shoulder causing pain.

April 5, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management ELECTRICAL
Robertson's · Contact with hot objects or substances

Inj employee was working with an electrician they were having trouble shutting the power off a particular electrical service, so inj ee continued to try and disconnect the power and in that process there was an arch of electricity that caught ee's left arm and jacket on fire, he received a serious flash burn to the face and his left arm.

April 5, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
P W Gillibrand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE OPERATOR WAS REPAIRING THE BAGHOUSE SCREW CONVEYOR. THE WRENCH SLIPPED, STRIKING HIM ABOVE THE LEFT EYE.

April 5, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger ELECTRICAL
Robertson's · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Injured employee received smoke inhalation from the incident when another employee caught fire from an electrical arch.

April 5, 2006 KY · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant POWERED HAULAGE
Consol Of Kentucky Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was swinging lare componet (777A Brake unit) with service truck boom. He was watching the top of the boom to check clearance while swinging boom. As a result he was trapped between compartment and service truck.

April 5, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Operator was leaving the North Stacker pad to end night shift. The operator decided to go down along the 13B. Traveling down from the head the operator was unable to make the left hand turn in a downhill descent. While making the left hand turn the operator got the CC-113 pick-up parallel with the berm and rolled the vehicle down the embankment.

April 5, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pottstown Trap Rock Quarries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp was shoveling all day and is complaining of lower back pain.

April 5, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sheldon Slate Products Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown; EE did not report the injury to anyone, we learned of it on 4/5/06. EE's daughter states that he dropped a piece of slate stock he was wieghing, on his finger.

April 4, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Imerys Pigments LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE had performed repairs on screw drive end assembly. When equipment started up, it locked down causing bolts to break that secured the drive assembly. The assembly rolled striking EE and knocking him to the floor.

April 4, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Inspiration Resources, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TOP WAS LOW AND ROLLING, EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING MANTRIP GOT HIS HEAD CAUGHT IN THE TOP AGAINST THE MANTRIP, TWISTED NECK

April 4, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was welding while standing on a ledge approx. 4-5' above the ground. EE slipped on loose material and fell down, breaking his ankle.

April 4, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was carryng a can of hydraulic oil and strained back. He started missing work on 4/13/2006.

April 4, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Independence Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Running shuttle car to miner. On the way back to feeder, injured hit hole in mine floor. Hitting this hole caused him to jarr his lower back.

April 4, 2006 OH · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hopedale Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was hanging curtian in cross cut for scoop to get thru to claen. Scoop car backed over foot.

April 4, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vision Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling with both arms on curtain, when he felt something pull in his right shoulder, causing pain.

April 4, 2006 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unit #2 - Employee was operating miner, rerouting back across the section. After backing out, the cable was in the roadway. Employee picked up cable and walked across to the rib line. Right lower leg muscle gave out.

April 4, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sambs Stone Products, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Uneven ground around conveyor which repairs were being done on. Employee stepped into a shallow hole. Resulting in back pain. Later diagnosed as herniated disc.

April 4, 2006 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Minerals Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Climbing onto Service Truck bumper striking head on truck crane causing pain to the neck.

April 4, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire Iron Mining Partnership · Struck by falling object

Employee was entering the bathroom stall and when he closed the door it fell off the hinge and landed on his right foot. He was evaluated by a physician and he was diagnosed with a foot fracture and his foot was immobilized.

April 4, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lifting bundle of bolts abdominal pain diagnosed double hernia surgery scheduled for 4/20/06 off since 4/17/06.

April 4, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating his haul truck and parked at muck pile. A 114 inch rock rolled down face of the muck pile striking the back of the truck jolting the driver and causing his back to tighten up.

April 4, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While stapling the air hose got pulled which made the stapler jerk and stapled thumb.

April 4, 2006 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 slipped on rock and twisted his right knee and fell on his left shoulder. Lost time injury as of 04/29/06.

April 4, 2006 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Paramont Coal Company Virginia LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM #3 ENTRY TO #2 ENTRY. AS HE TURNED THE CORNER TO GO TOWARD THE FACE, HIS HARD HAT CAME IN CONTACT WITH A BELT HANGER USED TO ANCHOR SHUTTLE CARS, CAUSING PAIN IN HIS NECK.

April 4, 2006 WV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Greer Limestone Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed his finger while helping to install bolts in the bradley mill.

April 4, 2006 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Mining & Manufacturing Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was hanging miner cable, picked the cable up and felt a pain in his back. The roof was 5 1/2 to 6 feet high and he was lifting cable by himself.

April 4, 2006 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dana Mining Company of PA Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing 6" yellow mine water line. Put 2" shut off valve on end. Filled line with mine water. Opening 2" water shut off valve to purge line of rocks and debris. First coupler outby failed and jetted 6" line inby. EE's hand was on valve causing hard jerk on shoulder.

April 3, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EE was operating dozer on evening shift. It was a cool night so he decided to turn on the heat. EE backed dozer off pile, exited dozer, lifted engine compartment reached inside and shut off one valve then as he reached for 2nd valve he struck his right hand into the belts& pulley system causing multiple fractures 2 severed tendons & 1 severed artery on his index finger.

April 3, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Highland Mining Company LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE REPORTED: OPERATING ROOF BOLTER IN FACE AREA, INSTALLING RIB LINE BOLT. WHEN STARTING THE DRILL HOLE, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL, STRIKING THE ROOF OF THE CANOPY. A SMALL SECTION OF THE LARGER ROCK BROKE OFF (2' X 2' X 2-3") AND FELL, STRIKING HIS MID RIGHT CALF, RESULTING IN A SEVERE LACERATION TO THE CALF.

April 3, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Fola Coal Company LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Burst disk on truck 639 blew and sprayed emulsion from head to toe and got into his eyes.

April 3, 2006 KY · Coal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Fall from machine

EE was using a torch to cut metal for a coal turn chute when he twisted coming off the belt and fell.

April 3, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Sidney Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was on mantrip coming outside after completing shift. A 15-ton motor collided with the mantrip. EE was taken to the Williamson Memorial Hospital for treatment.

April 3, 2006 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SANW, INC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was removing a rock from the top of the miner and hurt his back

April 3, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U.S. Lime Company-St. Clair · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

employee was replacing product screen at the kiln when he bumped a beam, while lifting the screen to another employee up above causing lime to fall on his face and in his eyes.

April 3, 2006 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cravat Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was checking fluid levels on a O&K hydralic shovel, when he slipped and fell against his left wrist, spraining it.

April 3, 2006 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall from machine

EE was standing on End Loader bucket checking connection pins. EE slipped and fell, landing on his back, resulting in a sprain/strain.

April 3, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kingwood Mining Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured was standing on cement block to plaster when the block shifted and he fell and twisted his left ankle.

April 3, 2006 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in annual re-training, going through the smoke truck. When he came down the stairs of the truck, his ankle rolled on the pavement.

April 3, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Excel Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking along the rear of a fletcher roof bolter and was unable to lift his leg was due to preexisting arthritic condition. EE was seen at local hospital & ER. Dr advised EE there was evidence of arthritis in the back of knee area. He is following up with his family DR.

April 3, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Sidney Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was on mantrip coming outside after completing shift. A 15-ton motor collided with the mantrip. EE was taken to the Williamson Memorial Hospital for treatment.

April 3, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Dakota LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured his finger (R-Index) when the mantrip that he was riding was struck in the back by another mantrip. (Finger smashed - struck by batteries).

April 3, 2006 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ran over a rock and injured his back.

April 3, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Santa Fe Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Area is muddy due to significant rain. Employee was cleaning under the pit belt feeder by shoveling out the material. His foot slipped in the mud while shoveling and he twisted his back. Employee transported to Doctor who indicated that he was unable to return to work.

April 3, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rivers Edge Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE TRAMMED THRU FLYS STRIKING OTHER HAULER. EE STATED THAT THE OTHER HAULER DID NOT HAVE LIGHTS ON. ALSO STATED OTHER HAULER WAS IN A DIP & HE DID NOT SEE THE HAULER.

April 2, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Trk 112, retorque left rear inside wheel using RAD 30 torque tool. Holding RAD-30 with right hand @ trigger, left hand @ tube of tool. Caught left thumb between tube and wheel - reversed tool to pull hand out. Reported to tech, called Security, transported to hospital.

April 2, 2006 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was in the prep. plant shop and was dismounting a 553 Case Bobcat. He was doing repair on this piece of equipment, hung his toe of his boot and fell to the concrete floor. He tried to catch himself and he landed on his hand and shoulder. (Left). Employee has worked every day but underwent shoulder surgery 06/26/2006.

April 1, 2006 AL · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Removing pipe from building pipe rolled pinching finger against floor plate.

April 1, 2006 TX · Coal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Unknown operator · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was driving a t-post with a t-post driver, as he raised the driver up above the t-post the driver had come off the top of t-post, on the way down, the employee's finger was caught between the t-post and the handle of the t-post driver. This caused the end of his finger to be severely cut between the two pinch points.

April 1, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping off ladder onto a concrete deck. The concrete floor had just been washed down and when he stepped onto the concrete his foot slipped causing his right knee to twist. Employee did not seek medical attention at the time, but later decided to seek medical attention and had surgical repair on 5/25/06. He is currently off work.

April 1, 2006 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping down off forklift. Fracture of the 2nd metatarsel on the left foot.

April 1, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was laying cat-head and cable over in the HWM car when the bottom of the pusher jack caught his left foot, resulting in 11 stitches.

April 29, 2006 CT · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Redland Brick Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

As Employee was going from the volvo truck to the excavator he slipped and landed on his left arm & elbow causing scrappers and cuts.

April 29, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newmont USA Limited · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS INFORMED BY CONTRL RM OF A PLUGGED CHUTE ALARM. EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CHUTE COVER. WATER CONTACTED DRY LIME CAUSING A BURP THAT COVERED HIM WITH LIME ON FACE AND BODY.

April 29, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company · Fall from machine

The millwright was kneeling on a conveyor belt that was laying on the idler deck, as he repaired the belt. The idler deck was elevated 36 inches above the concrete floor. As the millwright tried to climb off the belt, he caught his foot and jacket on an idler. He then lost his balance which caused him to fall off the conveyor and land on the floor.

April 29, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Titan Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Employee left manbus in gear. Injured employee walked between manbus and shuttle car. Another employee accidently hit tram pedal causing manbus to move forward catching injured employee between manbus and shuttle car.

April 28, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee slipped while exiting the dragline in an improper manor; instead of exiting at one of the four proper exits, EE made a shortcut to what is called the shop (not the correct way to exit). The result was that he slipped & landed 3'to the ground & broke his wrist.

April 28, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
H B Mellott Estate Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's hand became pinched between a manlift basket and a crusher flywheel.

April 28, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Lessees of B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving haul truck approaching dump hopper. Operator in a 988 CAT Loader backed around surge pile and backed into front side of Euclid.

April 27, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a CAT 980H shipping loader when at approximately 7:40 pm he asked to talk to his foreman. The employee climbed down the ladder and when he stepped onto the ground he felt a burning sensation in his foot. The employee was diagnosed with a foot strain on 4/27/06, and at his reexam was placed on restrictions on 5/2/06.

April 27, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
O-N Minerals (James River) Company · Fall from ladders

Injured employee was standing on 3rd rung of a portable ladder when it slipped out from under him. A vertebra was fractured when he fell to the work platform.

April 27, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbed on lift truck, lifting up with left leg, he felt sharp pain and stiffness. Swollen at end of shift and during shift.

April 27, 2006 NH · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Swenson Granite Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was chaining a quarry block, the chains were tightened when lifting and his fingers were caught between the chain and the block.

April 27, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Alamo Cement Company Ltd · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee states "while riding on a riding lawn mower a spider bit my right upper leg."

April 26, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lincoln County Highway Department · Fall from ladders

Employee was in a hurry and walked down a ladder the wrong way (forward) when his foot slipped off the step. He fell approximately four feet onto the ground injuring his right arm and lower back. He scraped his arm and has a sore lower back.

April 26, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Heidelberg Materials Northeast-NY LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was attempting to remove hammer hose from a hydraulic hammer. Though the pressure had been released but as he was removing hose blew off and struck saftey glasses. Minor cut under eye but further exam revealed fracture on bone.

April 25, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Employee attempted to climb back onto his machine when his foot slipped off the cat walk causing his right lower leg to strike corner of cat walk. When his leg struck corner of cat walk it caused a 14cm laceration to the right lower leg.

April 25, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Meisel Rock Products · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cleaning from under the screen trailer with a shovel. He stepped down on a rock and bent his ankle to the left. It didn't start hurting until the next day.

April 25, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hanson Material Service · Struck by falling object

The injured and a co-worker were cleaning a hopper when a chunk became loose and struck the injured on the right leg.