Mining Incidents

Mining Incidents in May 2008

All MSHA-reportable mining accidents in May 2008, sorted by severity. Fatalities appear first.

Fatalities
7
Total incidents
1,157
Period
May 2008

Records for this month last updated October 5, 2026.

Top operators this month

  1. 01 Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC 25 incidents
  2. 02 Spartan Mining Company, LLC 17 incidents
  3. 03 Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. 16 incidents
  4. 04 Illnois Land Resources, Inc. 15 incidents
  5. 05 Mosaic Phosphates Company 14 incidents

Most recent 500 incidents

Showing the 500 most recent of 1,157 incidents this month. All fatalities are included and listed first.

May 31, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

The fall occured in the #3 entry approximately 1600 feet from the surface on 1-A belt roadway. Fall is about 40' x 20' x 2 to 4 feet thick in a remote neutral area and will be timbered off.

May 31, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in the #9 seam in the 3 East Panel in the #4 entry inby the the intersection of crosscut #27 and extending through the intersection of crosscut #28. The fall measured approximately 80'x18'x7'. The area was supported with 5' fully grouted bolts. An undetected slip was determined to be the cause of the fall.

May 30, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Elevator control cable was cut while repairs to the compensating chains were performed.

May 30, 2008 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A non-injury roof fall occured in the # 2 entry of 12 west at crosscut 25. The fall measured 8' to 9' high, 35 feet long and 18 to 20 feet wide.

May 30, 2008 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred at the #3 Bleeder Entry 275N (behind the longwall set up face). The fall was approx 40' long, approx 18' wide and an unknown thickness. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of EE's. The fall will not be cleaned up.

May 30, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #130 mine on the #7 belt, #7 brk in the #6 entry. The fall measured approx 60' long X 20' wide X 10-12' high. No injuries were reported. The area was developed 10/26/06.

May 30, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dodge Hill Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall occurred in the 3rd northeast panel at spad 3+50. Roof is of shale type. Fall size is app. 20' x 65' x 6'high and app. 6,000 ft from active working faces. Fall occured in our # 5 entry of this panel.

Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The hydraulic take up malfunetioned causing the drive pully to slip and create enough heat to ignite the belting on start up. No injuries were involved with the event. The fire was completely extiguished in 41 minutes from discovery.

May 29, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bledsoe Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found during the weekly examination in the old works of the short balck mains. Located in break 10 in the #3 entry. The fall is approx. 7ft thick by 40ft wide by 60ft long.

May 29, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Cargill Salt · Accident type, without injuries

Breaker tripped. Found and fixed in PLC.

May 28, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingwood Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Old North. 8 belt #9 entry, MMU 004, 4-way intersection spad 17495 20ft wide x 20ft long x 7ft high. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall danagered off, additional supports installed around fall.

May 28, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rockspring Development Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the #10 entry on the old #3 section panel 2 xcut inby spad #44897. The fall was 20' by 2' and 7' to 8' high. The area was bolted with 5' torque tension bolts. The fall won't be cleaned up. The area will be timbered and dangered off.

May 28, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #2 gas mine at brk #16, #2 section at spad #678 that measured 20' long x 19' wide x 10' high. No injuries were reported. The area was developed on 4/17/08.

May 27, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A two-fold electrical problem occurred with the Koepe hoist. The lower landing stopswitch had a malfunction, and wouldn't allow brakes to release on manual. Also, the re-synch motor that controls the lily controller was not functioning properly. Mine was evacuated and hoist back in service about 1:45pm. No injuries.

May 27, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

While traveling airways in the old 5Lt. Section with an MSHA inspector a roof fall was discovered at spad #8016 in #3 entry. The fall measured 20'L X 20'W X 4' high. The area was supported with 4' resin bolts. The area has been dangered off and timbers have been set. The area was mined approx. 4/07.

May 27, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall above the anchorage zone which impedes access to the face occurred on the c-1 longwall section @ approx. 3:10 am on the stageloader. The fall is approx. 33 feet long 16 feet wide and 8 feet high. All agencies were notified according to law. Mining and roof support activities continue according to law.

May 26, 2008 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A cribbed off area between and old travelway and belt entry that will again be used in future had a slip fall in and pulled 6 bolts 10' X 15' X 10'. This was between #5 & #6 entry in 2nd west.

May 25, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occured in a 4 way intersection # 10 Hdg 52 x-cut 3 mains. 18 x 18 x 12' high. 4 x-cuts outby loading point. Intersection was bolted with 6' super twist + 4 @ 12' post tensioned cable bolts. No ventilation, escapeway or travelways were affected.

May 25, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partners LLC · Accident type, without injuries

#3 hoist kicked out on loading pocket fault then on east motor over temp. Vibration trip south skip spear point - reset vib trip - east motor over temp at 17:10 hours. Still had two operable hoists.

May 24, 2008 WV · Coal ENTRAPMENT
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Employee was in the process of exposing a void in a stockpile above an underground feeder when his dozer slipped partially into the void.

May 23, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clas Coal Company, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

While traveling air ways discovered a roof fall 1 break to the right of spad #268. It was measured about 20' wide, 70' long and 7' thick. Check test holes around it and checked OK. Timbered and dangered off. Looks as if 2 hill seams caused fall. Will keep a closer look at top to try to keep this from happening.

May 23, 2008 AL · Coal HOISTING
Chevron Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The Cedar Creek Elevator was out of service from 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm due to a frayed electrical wire.

May 23, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Teck Washington Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

Loss power to primary hoist due to offsite power supplier transmission line shorted that left the mine with out power

May 23, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Highland Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall was found in old #1 units return between spad 4 + 20 and 7 + 82. The fall was 4-6 feet high and 19-20 feet wide. This area is 3 xcut from return travelway. 1st East Panel off 1st Panel South - (MSHA on site)

May 22, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dodge Hill Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall occurred in the 3rd NE panel at spad 37+86. Roof is of shale type. Fall size is approx. 164'20'x10'High and approx 3700 from active working. Fall occurred in the #5 entry of this panel.

May 22, 2008 TN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bell County Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall was discovered in the 1st south east mains in a mined out area during a weekly examination. The fall is one crosscut inby spad 556 and 564 across the old #3 and 4 entries. The fall is apx. 140 feet long x 20 feet wide x 7 feet high. No persons, equipment nor ventilation were affected. The area has been dangered off.

May 22, 2008 VA · Coal FIRE
Consolidation Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

While performing a preshift examination of the recently constructed seals on 3 right off 3 east mains, the examiner discovered a thermal event within the #6 seals. Upon close examination of the seal, it was ascertained that a fire was within the seal. Efforts to extinguish the fire lasted approx. 28 minutes.

May 21, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal IMPOUNDMENT
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An impoundment failed allowing water to flow eventually into a nearby creek. There were no injuries or property damage.The water flowed into a low lying area first and then into the main settling ponds and then into a creek. There had been an great deal of rain in the past two weeks.

May 21, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #2 gas mine at spad #734 in the #7 entry that measured 28' long x 20' wide x 14' high. No injuries were reported. The area was developed on 5/14/08.

May 21, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dodge Hill Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Rock fall occurred in the 3rd northeast panel from spad # 30+66 to 33+06. Roof is shale top. Fall is 19' x 270' x 6' plus. 2800 ft from active working faces. Fall in #7 entry of this panel.

May 21, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Highland Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in an abandoned panel. 1st East off 1st south off main street. The fall was located in #2 entry at spad 24x90 and was 20' long x 80' wide into crosscuts x 6' to 8' high.

May 21, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

In the 6th left Butt in rooms #17 to 18 200' inby #2823 spad. There was a roof fall between #17 and #18 room. Fall was 6' to 10' high, 18' wide and 30' long. Area was bolted with 6' fully grouted rods. This was in a transitioned roof area. There is some slick and slide rock in fall.

May 21, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sapphire Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was found during the weekly examination of 002 Bleeder panel. The area has been cribbed off to prevent access to the area.

May 21, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #2 gas mine at spad #707 in the belt entry that measured 28' long x 20' wide x 14' high. No injuries were reported. The area was developed on 4/23/08.

May 21, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the #1 entry return 2 breaks outby survey station # 935. The fall was aproximately 10' thick x 18' wide x 70' long. While investigating the roof fall, a second fall was discovered 60' inby survey station # 911. This fall was approximately 8' thick x 18' wide x 90' long. Both roof falls were aproximately 2000' from the working section.

Kingwood Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ignition occurred on the 6-mains section, approx. 65 feet in 24 block, 1 entry. Shuttle car was loaded from this cut and ee was trimming the top before the second shuttle car arrived. EE seen an orange ball that started on the curtain side of the miner head. He put his head down and when he looked back up, it was gone. Bits striking sandstone appeared to be the was cause

May 20, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partners LLC · Accident type, without injuries

#3 hoist kicked on east motor overtemp. Maint coord and electrician came out of the mine and turned on blower fans and opened the doors to cool the area down. The hoist was reset and back in service @ 4:45 pm. There were still tow operable hoists.

Wolf Run Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A face ignition occurred on the 003 mmu at approx 12:10 am. No heat of concussion was felt by witnesses. It self extinguished in seconds. No injuries to persons or property. Sandstone was present.

May 20, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dodge Hill Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Rock Fall occurred in the 4th Southeast submains (+3406) Spad #6 - #7 Entry and adjoining x-cut. Fall 6 ft plus in height by 19 ft long by 130 ft wide. This area is approx. 6,500 ft from active working faces. Type rock - Shale.

May 20, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Fall was discovered in the roadway on allor mains at break #61. Fall is approx 25'long, 18'wide and 3 1/2 to 4' high.

May 20, 2008 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Triad Underground Mining, L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall has occurred between the #3 & #2 entries at 27+60 on the 2 mw in the return. The fall was discovered on the weekly exam. The fall was approximately 20' long and 7.5' high and approximately 16.5' wide. The intersection #3 had been cribbed prior to fall, from the intersection of #3 to the #4 entry.

May 19, 2008 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred at the Galatia Mine New Era Portal at the #3 Entry West 3 West Headgate, Crosscut 16, 2172' West. The fall was approximately 35 feet long, approximately 17 - 19 feet wide and approximately 3 - 5 feet thick. The fall will be cleaned up. Fall # 25G

May 19, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Cargill Salt · Accident type, without injuries

Magnet switch fault (overwind).

May 19, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc · Accident type, without injuries

During the normal weekly exams of the production hoist, it was determined that the North skip rope met the requirements of 57.19024 for retirement/replacement. The mine was evacuated (39 persons). No injuries. No other problems.

May 19, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partners LLC · Accident type, without injuries

#3 hoist kicked on east motor overtemp. The maint coordinator and electrician came up and turned on blower fans to cool the motor and reset the hoist. Hoist back in service @ 4:20 pm. Still had two operable hoists.

May 19, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Speed Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

There was a roof fall discovered on North tailgate one break inby spad #10147 between breaks 81 and 82. It measures approximately 25' L x 20' W x 8-10' H.

May 18, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rockspring Development Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the track entry at x-cut 64 on the 2 south track. The area was bolted with 5 foot torque tension and spot bolted with 10 foot rope bolts. The fall will be cleaned up and rebolted and additional supports where needed. The fall was 20' by 20' wide and 6' to 8' high.

May 18, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Dynatec Mining Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A broken spring was found during the preshift hoist inspection. No persons were underground. While the hoist still was capable of functioning, it was downed for repairs. The hoist was returned to service after the spring was repaired and proper function tests were successfully performed.

May 18, 2008 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of roof occurred at the intersection, in # 4 entry, 21 cross cut in the South East. The fall was approximately 35 feet in length x 16 feet in width x 8 feet thick. This area was develpoed in April 2004 and had been supported with 6 foot fully grouted roof bolts.

May 18, 2008 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, XC 36, # 4 Entry. The fall measured approximately 60 feet long, 20 feet wide and 12 feet thick. The area is supported with 5 foot fully grouted resin bolts and 12 foot cable bolts.

May 18, 2008 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sunrise Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

A continuation of an existing reported roof fall was found by examiner. The fall is located in a set of abandoned rooms at 1+80 from #3 to #6 room, #6 to #7 room & from #7 to #8 room off the return side at 29+60 to 30=80 of zone P1 of zone sub 1. The new fall is 265'L x 18.5'W x 8'. The area was originally supported with 5' resin bolts. No injuries, air flow was not affected.

May 17, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coal River Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Weathered stack shale, mixed into stack sand stone., seperated in L line of x cuts, allowing roof to fall. Fall was found on a weeklt exam.

May 17, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the coalburg extension mine in the #3 entry. #3 brk at spad #242. No injuries were reported. The fall measured 50' long x 19' wide x 6' high. The area was developed on 5/2/08.

May 16, 2008 WV · Coal FIRE
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

At 11:00PM distpatcher reported that at the CO sensor located at the 8HLG#2 Tailpiece. EE was sent to the area to check out the high alarm. When he came around #66 Break he saw flames. There was a fire extinguisher at a pump. He put the flames out. The tailroller bearing failed, it was changed out.

May 15, 2008 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a fall of roof on the 1st MS, entry #4, S.S. 21+10. The fall measured 50'L X 18.5'W X 12' thick. The area was developed on 12/31/07. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, no personal injuries or equipment damage. The area was supported with 8' point anchor bolts. This fall will not be cleaned up.

May 15, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the # 2 Gas mine, # 1 Entry at spad # 683. The fall measured 20' long x 20' wide x 15' high. No injuries were reported.

May 15, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occured just inby spad #1845 in the #5 entry the fall measured 150' long by 20' wide by 5' high no equipment or persons were involved ventilation was not affected a clean up plan was submitted and the fall has been rehabilitated.

May 15, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the 3 Main section #5 Hdg 46 x intersection 10 x cuts outby the loading point. The area was 20' long 18' wide 9' high. It was bolted with 6' fully grouted super twist bolts and 4 - 12' post tension cable bolts. No ventilation, escapeway or travelways were affected.

May 15, 2008 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

Employee found a reportable roof fall in E-1 Headgate, entry 3, crosscut 27. The fall was approximately 22 feet wide, 25 feet long, and 6 feet high.

May 15, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occured on the number 1 section right return # 7 entry, approximately 900' outby the working section, near spad 495. No accidents reported. Area developed 03/01/2008. The fall measured 40' long X 18' Wide X 10'-16' thick.

May 14, 2008 IA · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
United States Gypsum Company · Accident type, without injuries

3rd shift hoist operator had the hoist stop running- an electrician was called out, MSHA was notified and the foreman began the process of evacuating the mine. The electrician arrived 3:00AM and determined immediately that the problem was not a failed drive, but an issue with the PLC. The PLC needed the program rebooted. Evacuation was cancelled as the hoist was functioning.

May 14, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Cargill Salt · Accident type, without injuries

SOBO brake setting, causing breaker to trip.

May 14, 2008 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A fall of roof occurred at the intersection, in # 3 entry, 2+70 in the 1st left panel. The fall was approximately 60 feet in length x 30 feet in width x 8 feet thick. This area was developed in October 2007 and had been supported with 5 foot fully grouted roof bolts.

May 13, 2008 IA · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
United States Gypsum Company · Accident type, without injuries

At 3:25PM it appeared that the circuit board for the Avtron hoist failed. The procedure to replace circuit board takes over 30 minutes. MSHA was notified at 3:30PM that our hoist was down and the miners would evacuate using the emergency hoist at the #3 shaft.

May 13, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

Unplanned roof fall in room #2-3 of the 1st north butt in return air course. The fall was 20' wide x 80' long and 42" high. The roof was bolted with 42" fully grouted resin bolts.

May 13, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rosebud Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

While making a pre-shift examination of a old set of rooms employee found a roof fall around 4:30 am at intersection of #12 room and x cut 12-11 and part of x cut 12-13. Set posts and cribs and dangered area off.

May 13, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Cargill Salt · Accident type, without injuries

Underwind fault, recent hoist automation "bugs" being discovered and corrected.

May 13, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
West Virginia Mine Power, Inc · Accident type, without injuries

During a weekly examination of the airways a roof fall was observed inby spad #407 (No.1 entry return) approximately 4,800 feet outby the face. The fall measured 35' long, 18' wide and 3'high. The fall is dangered-off and all sides timbered. The fall will not be cleaned up. No injuries and no equipment involved. Did not affect travel or ventilation.

May 12, 2008 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a fall of roof on the 3rd MNW, entry #3, S.S. 48+50. The fall measured 20'L X 19'W X 8' thick. The area was developed on 10/1/2006. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, no personal injuries or equipment damage. The area was supported with 8' point anchor bolts. This fall will be cleaned up.

May 12, 2008 KY · Coal FIRE
Schoate Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A fuel truck pulled up to the fuel tanks. when the driver got out he noticed smoke & fire coming out from behind cab. Called for help. Fire Dept arrived about 15 minutes later & extinguished the fire. No one was injured. There was only about 150 gal of fuel in the tank at the time of the fire.

May 12, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Cargill Salt · Accident type, without injuries

DHS mismatch, encoder would not reset

May 12, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the south section MMU 002-0 #4 Hdg 15x southH. 4 way intersection fell in 18' x 18' x 7' high. 6' fully grouted resin bolts were being used. No one injured or trapped. No ventilation or travel was affected. No escapeway was blocked.

May 12, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Climax Molybdenum Company · Accident type, without injuries

A contractor snow plow operator, struck a natural gas line, located at the northwest corner of the electrical maintenance storage building. A gas line inside the building, which was damaged by the impact, released natural gas which was ignited by building heaters, causing an ignition, which was followed by a small fire.

May 12, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wolf Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall discovered this date. Fall location: 2 Lt section, 27 break, 7 entry, inby stations 4315 and 4342. Area mined on or about 3-21-06. Fall measured approx. 36'L X 18'W X 8'H. Previously supported with 6' resin grout roof bolts and 10' cable bolts. Overburden approximately 260'.

May 12, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mare Development LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Had fall in #7 entry brk 10 1 brk inby spad 43. Fall was approx 11 brks outby section 001 in intersection & hdg, measuring 25' x 20' w x 6' high. Area of laminated roof conditions. Areas have been heavily cribbed.

May 12, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Clean Energy Mining Co. · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall was discovered at 8:30 A.M. in #9 entry at #5 belt at spad #17682. Fall was 60 ft by 20 ft by 10 ft. There was no personal injury, in the return airway, no equip involved, & ventilation or person passage not affected. Area was breakered off. Area will have additional support added, and rehabilitated. Both MSHA & OMSL investigated.

May 12, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Long Branch Energy · Accident type, without injuries

A 3' x 3' x 8' deep void occurred when floor fell into the lower seam at no. 98 crosscut in no. 3 entry. The air is ingassing with 0.0% Methane and 20.7% Oxygen readings.

May 11, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Independence Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the track entry of 1 left section. The fall measured 20'x50'x10'. No injuries occurred as a result of this fall. This report is being filed due to a Part 50 audit.

May 11, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mare Development LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Had fall in #5 entry brk #9 2 brks inby spad 27. Fall was approx 12 brks outby 001 section in intersection & hdg, measuring 35' L x 20' W x 6' H. Fall was in area of laminated top.

May 11, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Independence Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the number 1 entry of the 1 Left panel. Fall measured about 10 ft high,20 ft wide and 42 ft long. No injuries resulted from this fall

May 11, 2008 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sunrise Coal, LLC. · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found by an examiner during an idle day fire check. The fall was located at 40+60 #2 Entry of Zone SUB1 on MMU-001. The area was developed 11/29/07. The fall was 40'L X 18'W X 8'H. The area was originally suppored with 6' fully grouted resin bolts. There were no injuries involved, air flow was not disturbed and the passage of men was not affected.

May 10, 2008 OH · Coal HOISTING
American Energy Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

The hoist was descending the brakecar when the hoist shut down. A 800 amp fuse blew, after replacing the fuses the breaker would not re-set (kept knocking). When the fuse blew it arced across the back of the Siemens electronic computer controls. A new control box had to be replaced and programmed. Cause of this was the arc shield was found to be missing.

May 10, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bell County Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

This is a report a continuation of a rock fall reported at spad 511 on 5-6-08. The rock fall has extended toward the south west mains to spad 601. The fall has not affected persons, equipment nor ventilation.

May 10, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kingwood Mining Company LLC · Accident type, without injuries

North 7, 38 to 39 block, 6 entry MMU 003-0, spad #14699. 20 ft long x 18 ft wide x 7 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, screens, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.

May 10, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #2 Gas mine, # 2 section, # 6 entry at spad # 739. The fall measured 42' long x 19' wide x 13' high. No injuries were reported.

May 9, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Independence Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the intesection of the 1 left belt entry located at span number 4982. Fall measured about 20 ft wide 35 ft long and 6 ft high. No injuries resulted in this fall

May 9, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Accident type, without injuries

On 5/9/08 MSHA was notified of a roof fall on the stageloader of the C-1 longwall section above the bolt anchorage zone that impeded passage. All neccessary state and federal agencies were notified and affected escapeways have been re-routed.

May 9, 2008 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Snapco, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Was making weekly check in return & observed roof fall about 800 feet off section at spad # 1381, 1 break outby. Cribbed and timbered off entries, moved stopping line over to open return air course. Roof fall is about 140 ft long, 20 ft wide x about 15 or 20 ft high.

May 9, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the Coalburg mine in the #3 entry, spad # 270 that measued 20' long x 20' wide x 6' high. No injuries were reported.

May 9, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Accident type, without injuries

On 5/9/08 MSHA was notified of a roof fall on the stageloader of the C-1 longwall section above the bolt anchorage zone that impeded passage. All neccessary state and federal agencies were notified and affected escapeways have been re-routed.

May 8, 2008 AL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Shelby Mining Company, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred approximately 2 feet inby the arch installation at the slope entrance in the #3 entry. The roof fall measured approximately 7 feet high by approximately 15 feet wide by approximately 20 feet long.

May 8, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the # 2 gas mine, #4 entry, spad # 684. The fall measured approximately 28' long x 22' wide x 13' high. No injuries were reported.

May 8, 2008 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 3C return entry #1 at 36+45. The fall did not affect ventilation, passage of men or cause personal injury. The fall measured 22 foot x 19 foot x 6 foot high. The fall will not be cleaned up. The roof had been supported with 4 foot roof bolts.

May 8, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
New NGC Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

During a routine inspection of the escape shaft, a damaged guide rope was identified on the mancage escape shaft. Miners were evacuated from underground. The escape shaft hoist was back in service at 4:30 pm.

May 7, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
KenAmerican Resources Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall has occured in the #9 seam in the Main East in the #4 entry in part of the intersection of crosscut #15. The fall measured approximately 12'x15'x8'. The area was supported with 6' tension rebar bolts, 12 cable bolts and truss bolts.

May 7, 2008 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occurred on MMU 005 inby the section tail piece. The fall was located XC13 between entry 1-0. Cause of the fall was stack rock.

May 7, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the return air course in a room panel off 10 Right Main.This fall is located at spads #5241 and 5242. It is approximately 10 feet high and 60 feet long. The area was supported with 6 foot, fully grouted resin rods. The area was dangered off. The fall did not affect the ventilation at this mine.

May 7, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc · Accident type, without injuries

During shift change 1st to 3rd shift, the Koepe hoist stopped operating,was electrical problem & mechanical problem with lily controls.After re-adjustment of over-travel cam on the lily controller,hoist was back in service 7:40am.Mine evacuated,no injuries/other problems.Service rep's called to evaluate & check programming.

May 7, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partners LLC · Accident type, without injuries

# 3 hoist kicked on "motor E overtemp". Electrician was called to surface to reset the hoist. There were still 2 hoists operable at the time.

May 7, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
West Virginia Mine Power, Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A slab of roof rock fell between spad #889 & #888 in No.6 entry (return) and was detected during a weekly examination on 5/7/08. The rock measured 12 feet long, 4 feet wide and 3' to 4' thick. The area was dangered off and mine posts installed in the area. The area is outby the face.

May 7, 2008 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. · Accident type, without injuries

During the weekly examination, a reportable roof fall was in Sly Gulch Return, entry 3, crosscut 1 - 2. The fall was approximately 17 feet wide, 15 feet long, and 8 feet high.

May 6, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Armstrong Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the morning of 5/6/08 on #1 unit in the #4 entry approx 70' long, 18' wide and 5' high. During investigation it was found that a kidney bed had been encountered in the one entry only.

May 6, 2008 OH · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sterling Mining Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall 3-left panel #2 entry intersection crosscut #5 outby 30',total length approx. 50', 5' in height, no equiptment involved, no one injured.

May 6, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A mechanical problem occurred on the Koepe man cage. The overspeed cam that operates the overspeed contact was loose/not making good contact and would not allow the Koepe to function properly. The mine was evacuated of the 40 persons in the mine. The problem was corrected and Koepe back in service at approximately 3:30pm. No injuries; no other concerns.

May 6, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #130 mine on #7 belt, brk #12, #4 entry that measured 60' in length, 10' in height and 20' in width. The area was developed on 11/6/06. No injuries were reported.

May 6, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Wolf Run Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall discovered this date. Location of fall is North West Mains, left of station 4667 in crosscut between 1 & 2 entries. Fall measured approximately 18' wide and 40' Long. Height is undetermined. Overburden in this area is approximately 320'. Previously supported with 6' full grout resin bolts. Area mined on or about 6/11/06.

May 5, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bell County Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A rock fall was discovered in the #1 entry 20 feet outby spad 534 in the 2nd sw mains. The fall was aprox 20' long x1 8' wide x 64 inches thick. The fall did not affect persons, equipment nor ventilation.

May 5, 2008 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

The mine encountered a fall of roof on the 3rd MNW, XC 43+20, between entries #3 and #4. The fall measured 45'L X 19'W X 8' thick. The area was developed on 6/25/2006. The fall did not affect ventilation or passage of men, no personal injuries or equipment damage. The area was supported with 8' point anchor bolts. This fall will not be cleaned up.

May 5, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the south section mmu 002-0 #2 entry south h b xut intersection 4 way. Fall was 18' x 18'x approx. 7' high. 6' fully grouted roof bolts. no one injured or trapped no ventilation or excapeway was comprismised.

May 5, 2008 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dominion Coal Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in an area of known roof conditions. The fall measured approx 60' long x 20' wide x 4'-10' thick. Fall occurred in the #7 entry (intake) at survey station # 5629. The fall had previously been supported with 10' cable bolts & wooden cribs had been set around & under the roof before it fell. Fall is located approx. 12,000' outby face of 001-0 section.

May 5, 2008 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mammoth Coal Co. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #2 gas mine on #1 section in the #1 entry. The fall measured 105' in length, 18' in width and 11' in height. The area was developed on 5/5/08. no injuries were reported.

May 3, 2008 WV · Coal ENTRAPMENT
Consolidation Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

At 12:30 am the Kuhntown elevator stopped about 150' off the bottom. An employee was on the elevator at the time and was trapped from 12:30 to 2:00 am. A contactor was found to be bad and tripped the overload. The contactor was replaced, elevator inspected and put back into service after K-order was lifted.

May 2, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partners LLC · Accident type, without injuries

# 2 hoist kicked due to a grounded trailing cable. The hoist was put in manual mode and back in service at 2:30pm. The trailing cable was then repaired and back in auto mode @ 6:30pm

May 2, 2008 PA · Coal HOISTING
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Accident type, without injuries

The #1 elevator was removed from service for scheduled maintenance @ 9:00 am. The Bottom man way man door was removed, repaired and replaced. The elevator was returned to service @ approx 6:00 pm. Escapeways were re-routed and individuals were notified of the change during the planned outage.

May 1, 2008 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in 9 rooms section #5 butt 10' inby section #5297. Fall was 18' w x an undetermined height x 200' long. Fell from 3-4 entry to #7 entry. 3-4 was bolted on 3x4 with straps in the intersection & 4 8' resin bolts. 5,6,7 entries were bolted on 4x4 with 6' torque tension bolts & 4 8' resin bolts in every intersection.

May 1, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partners LLC · Accident type, without injuries

#3 hoist ricked on loading pocket fault. It was determined that the hoist could be run in evacuation mode. Upon investgation it was determined that a fiber optic cable was damaged causing a communication interruption. Cable was repaired and hoist was back in auto mode at 1500.

May 1, 2008 KY · Coal INUNDATION
Jet Coal Co. Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

In #1 Heading the butt off or side cut cut through into old works. Air moving from sec into old works, measured 10,200 cfm. No water. No roof problem in the cut.

May 1, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partners LLC · Accident type, without injuries

#3 hoist tripped on "spear point fault" south srip, south spearpoint. Electrician reset hoist and it was back on service @ 0155.

May 31, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was drilling a slab shot when the roof collapsed in on him causing fatal injuries.

May 30, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Wolf Run Mining LLC · Struck by powered moving object

The victim was walking in an outby direction on the outby side of the scoop, which was being trammed over the victim resulting in fatal crushing injuries.

May 27, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Syar Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was backing up on stockpile to dump loaed 775D rock truck on oneway stockpile. Rock & truck backed over end of stockpile. Truck flipped over backwards and landed upside down about 30' below. No damage to cab, employee suffered fatal blunt force trauma.

May 22, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Conners Crushed Stone · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Based on investigation it is belived that EE climbed up on top of the pan feeder on an extec crusher while it was in operation. This was in violation of company policy & training. EE went through the crusher and was killed.

May 22, 2008 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Grove Resources LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

employee was caught between two pieces of equipment resulting in fatal injuries

May 16, 2008 WV · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC · Contact with electrical current

While atempting to repair a shuttle car without determining that the trailing cable was de-energized and without locking-out and tagging the power source. EE received fatal injries when he cut into an energized phase lead.

May 3, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management Fatality · MACHINERY
Ahart Gravel and Sand · Drowning

EE dug some holes in water, then the ground gave way and the excavator turner over onto side, trapping EE inside.

May 30, 2008 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The man was cutting bottom with the continuous miner, when a piece of material flew back and struck the man on the safety glasses. The material damaged the glasses and embedded in his right eye.

May 24, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Ashdown Project LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

1 yard loader was ribbed brakes did not hold

May 23, 2008 VA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was setting shield #79 on the o-Panel longwall and his right foot was caught underneath the pontoon and relay bar of the shield which initally resulted in fractures of the foot and ankle then later required amputation of the right foot.

May 15, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee dismounted his equipment (Haul Truck) to remove a boulder in the road. Employee says he lifted a boulder that weighed approximately 25 lbs and returned to his equipment.

May 12, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Ohio County Coal Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was in the process of helping get a pin steel out of the pinner pot. Another operator was helping him. The operator did not know where he was because he was concentrating on the pin a nd chuck. For some unknown reason EE put his hand on the boom, the same time the other operator was raising the boom and caught his hand between the boom and short arm on the bolter.

May 6, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Frost Crushed Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Climbed up on side of crusher while it was operating, caught arm in head pulley. It dismembered arm at elbow.

May 31, 2008 WY · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC · Fall from machine

While lifting a conveyor section for a new coal loading facility the ground beneath the crane subsided causing the crane to topple.

May 31, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
FMC Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was lacing up air hoses between railcars. Employee put his hand in a known pinch point area (railcar couplers). The slack rolled in and pinched the pinky, ring and middle finger on his right hand. Causing a laceration to his right ring finger that required seven stitches.

May 31, 2008 MT · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Working in steam bay the employee rolled a creeper under a D10 dozer to gain access to clean the underside of the machine with a pressure washer. While removing the creeper from under the machine, the wand slipped out of his hand and engaged the trigger on the wand. The hot water shot him underneath the face shield and burned the skin on the right side of his face and neck.

May 31, 2008 WY · Coal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

While setting conveyor tube on supports above railroad tracks LTL crane collapsed causing severe injury to 2 employees of TIC...still under investigation cause unknown at this time

May 31, 2008 HI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ameron Hawaii · Struck by falling object

While installing new plates in the F2 hopper with another co-worker, employee began to install the 2nd angle iron when he noticed welding debris in the area to place angle iron. EE leaned the angle iron slanted against the 1st angle iron to clean debris when the 2nd angle iron slipped and smashed his right hand middle and pointer fingers between the ledge and iron plate.

May 31, 2008 HI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ameron Hawaii · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

While installing pads in the F1 feeder, EE was holding one end of the pad while other employees were inserting bolts to attach pad to the links. In the process, EE's left hand got wedged between two pads causing the pad to cut and smash the tip of his middle finger.

May 31, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee's shift began at 7:00 p.m. on 5/30/2008. Employee fell off of the ladder onto a shovel during shift change. EE was released to full duty on 6/12/08. EE returned to clinic on 6/25/08 and was not allowed to return to work until further tests are performed.

May 31, 2008 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC · Struck by falling object

While setting conveyor tube on supports above railroad tracks LTL crane collapsed causing severe injury to 2 employees of TIC...still under investigation cause unknown at this time

May 30, 2008 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper POWERED HAULAGE
Remington LLC · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Pinched finger between motors

May 30, 2008 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
American Energy LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was working on 12 volt mantrip battery, the battery blew up into his face. EE had his left eye washed out in emergency room.

May 30, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping to remove a stopping by hand. As he pulled a block out of the wall a second block fell striking employee on the hands. Employee has a fracture to his left thumb.

May 30, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was putting up a mod office in shop. EE pulled a panel when he felt a sharp pain in left shoulder. The EE tried to work through the injury, but shoulder was not improving. On 12/8/09 EE 1st saw dr and diagnosed with a strain without restriction. During layoff the EE received medical restrictions. Layoff callback occurred on 3/19/10, but EE could not return due to restrictions.

May 30, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BASF Catalysts LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing normal activities in the logisitics area. He stood up after hooking up a hose to a railcar and felt a pain in his right side. The employee was diagnosed with a hernia. The employee did not report this to management properly.

May 30, 2008 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICG Knott County LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting his tool box onto a "buggy". When he twisted to load the box he experienced pain in his groin,left work due to this pain and since then he has complained that he had pain in his lower back.

May 30, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Highland Mining Company · Fall from machine

EE was working on the back of the operator's cab of a 785 rock truck. He lost his footing and fell about 12 feet to the ground, landing on his feet.

May 30, 2008 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was operating a loaded water truck, the truck started skidding and the employee jumped from the truck hurting his left foot.

May 30, 2008 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
C & N Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner operator was cleaning up cut. Draw rock fell at 4th row of bolts outby face, striking him and causing injury to right knee area. Rock fell from between roof bolts.

May 30, 2008 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Gob Fell out, he took off to run and twisted right knee, putting pressure on left knee. (Began missing work on ***6/03/2008***)

May 30, 2008 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Three Bells LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner operator was injured when the miner bridge was accidentally dropped on his back as he was crawling under the bridge.

May 30, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating an empty haul truck traveling upgrade at approx. 10 mph and apparently veered to the right and powered up the unit causing the truck to push through the rock berm into a ditch.

May 30, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barrett Paving Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking away from loader after adding antifreeze and tripped on the garage floor and fell.

May 30, 2008 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Springfield Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee burnt forearm while using torch.

May 30, 2008 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 10/01/2009. SURGERY AT THIS TIME. Walking, stepped on rock and felt pain in his arch.

May 29, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While removing the kiln burner pipe using a come-a-long, the anchor point to which the come-a-long was connected failed and broke away causing EE to fall to the floor hitting his head and cutting his ear.

May 29, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Stillhouse Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

While tightening top of drill pot, the wrench slipped, causing EE to strike pot with his right hand.

May 29, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Struck by falling object

He was assisting while advancing the slider tube. The tubing fell and struck him on the right shoulder causing a right shoulder separation.

May 29, 2008 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Harrison Mine-fell down 50' slope and fell down and over four benches.

May 29, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sisecam Wyoming, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing outlet gate under railcar when outlet gate shifted on jack and pinched fingers between outlet gate and jack. Resulted in fractured little finger.

May 29, 2008 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Century Operations LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The miner was trying to access the feeder. He was assisted in taking the guard off the pick breaker. As both miners were raising the guard, one miner screamed with pain.

May 29, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
La Grange Materials LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

The employee was cleaning up the machinery.

May 29, 2008 NM · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
San Juan Coal Company · Fall from ladders

The condition that contributed to the accident is placing a ladder on the side of a fuel tank to get stick readings.ladder was placed in a bad location and was not stable.EE steped on the ladder to come down the tank it slipped out from under him and the employee fell. The employee fell on his shoulder and broke his clavical.

May 29, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Austin White Lime Company, Ltd. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was checking the end dump tailgate for material. There was a rock blocking the tailgate, keeping it from closing. He grabbed the rock with his left hand to try to loosen it. The rock came loose and the tailgate shut, pinching the tip of his left index finger and tip of left thumb. He was wearing gloves.

May 29, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While standing beside the roof bolter in entry no. 4 on section no. 4, employee claims a piece of rock fell and struck him on the back.

May 29, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While starting to drill in the roof a piece of rock fell and struck the edge of the canopy which EE was standing under, the rock flipped back into the area where he was standing and struck him on the back.

May 29, 2008 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland River Coal Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped out of the operator's compartment of the scoop he was operating and slipped, twisting his knee. He began losing time on 06/11/08.

May 29, 2008 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrise Coal, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was dragging slack miner cable by hand. He tripped, falling awkwardly on his right hand. He sustained a contusion to the back of the hand and fingers. X-rays showed no broken bones.

May 29, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was in the process of removing a stuck drill steel in the mine roof when a piece of rock fell striking right hand positioned on the drill pot.

May 29, 2008 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was assisting another employee with a car cable that was not taking up; when he discovered the problem, the operator started his shuttle car causing the cable to start taking up. The cable caught the injured's legs causing him to experience a same level fall resulting in a fracture to his left wrist.

May 29, 2008 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While closing rail car hooper door injured lower left part of his back.

May 29, 2008 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a portable antenna from the top of the dozer when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

May 29, 2008 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Appalachian Premium Fuels LLC · Struck by flying object

This electrician laid his hand on the side of the feeder and a rock flew out and struck the back of his left hand. Injury is described as not a fracture however the bone is "flattened."

May 29, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The injured stated he was cleaning safety glasses and mandoseal got in left eye, scratching it.

May 28, 2008 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was loading a backhoe onto a trailer, the backhoe slid off the side and overturned. The employee continued to work until 06/26/2008, on this date the doctor took him off work to have surgey on his shoulder.

May 28, 2008 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Stavola Construction Materials Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was cleaning the tip of his welding torch, by wiping it on the palm of his left hand welding glove; after several tries, the glove caught fire and burned his left hand.

May 28, 2008 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Drummond Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Miner was setting timber and a small piece of right roof rock fell striking miner.

May 28, 2008 TN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
National Coal Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured was replacing a lid or cover back on the roof bolting machine. He strained or pulled something in his lower back.

May 28, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mingo Logan Coal LLC · Struck against stationary object

While riding manbus to job site, manbus hit a dip along track, bounced injured ee's head into canopy of manbus. This pushed head downwards between shoulders. He used his right hand to cushion the fall injuring, hand, neck and head.

May 28, 2008 MT · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Westmoreland Savage Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Driver slipped from the loader platform, falling 6-7 feet and hitting the back of his head and back. Currently, the only injury found is bruising. Driver will be seeing a specialist.

May 28, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was traveling up a hill when the truck spinned out and slid backwards into the berm and overturned.

May 28, 2008 PA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RNS Services Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was working with a pump at RNS Services Dilltown site. Upon completion of this job He felt slight pain and discomfort in his back. The next morning He was not able to report to work due to severe pain in his back. HE did go to Miners Hospital for treatment on 5/29/08.

May 28, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was alking down the intake entry and stepped into a hole and tripped, EE caught himslef with his right leg and this caused him to twist his knee that resulted in a spain.

May 28, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was stacking 50 lb bags onto a pallet when he felt pain in left shoulder. The doctor believes it is just torn muscles, not a rotator cuff.

May 28, 2008 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mayo Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting out of Prell Truck, when he slipped off step and pulled muscles in his back. EE did not go off work until 6/17/08, he came back on 6/23/08.

May 28, 2008 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greater Wise Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he was getting onto dozer when left foot slipped off step. He had hold of grab iron which prevented fall but it strained right shoulder. Hurting but seemed ok. Went to doctor later. Found small tear in shoulder. Opted to keep working. Finally decided on minor surgery to repair tear. Did so and lost time starting on 11/17/08, thus reportable.

May 28, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pritchard Mining Co Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The loader dropped rock into bed of truck, shaking the driver and injuring the drivers back.

May 28, 2008 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping to load bolts onto the miner and after had pain in his groin area.(diagnosed with a hernia)

May 28, 2008 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

This electrician was replacing a guard on the miner after making repairs. While holding the shield in place and getting the bolts started a pain shot through his groin & testicles.

May 28, 2008 LA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing a drag drum bearing cover the cover slipped causing the employee to twist his back. MRI received no disk damage. A strained nerve is the diagnosis.

May 28, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alabama Marble Co Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent to pick up a piece of marble 51" and felt a pull of right side abdomen causing pain on right side.

May 27, 2008 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was going down the Clarifier stairs when a bird was going to bite him. While trying to avoid it, he slipped and injured his waist and left leg.

May 27, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Over-ther road hauler was delivering a load of Petr. Coke to the South Kilns storage yard during the afternoon shift on 5/27/08. While in the process of trying to unload his trailer in the raised position, a strong gust of wind combined with the wet sticking load hanging up inside the bed, caused trailer and tractor to tip over. Contusions to right arm and ribs.

May 27, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Stillwater Mining Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was loading powder when debris fell hitting hie eyebrow and falling into his eye requiring medical treatment.

May 27, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
I O Coal Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was tramming the roof bolter up the neutral entry from the operators deck. He got out of the deck to use the inch control levers to go under a discharge line going across the entry, when the chain from the front left tire broke. A link from the chain struck EE in the left lower leg.

May 27, 2008 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
American Gilsonite Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While changing clothes to begin shift, something stung or bit him, causing swelling and inflammation. Three days later, on follow up appointment, hand is swollen and infected.

May 27, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kellar Augering Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An auger being hoisted with hydraulic cable hoist, slipped off hook and fell on EE's left foot, smashing his toes.

May 27, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Dolime (Oh) Inc · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was standing along side of a parked fork truck when a second fork truck backed around the corner hitting the employee.

May 27, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Centex Materials llc · Fall from machine

Employee lost balance and fell from back loader platform.

May 27, 2008 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting #23 mandoor. He placed right foot/leg thru door and it gave way twisting his right knee. **EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 6/12/2008**

May 27, 2008 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While moving the continous miner on #1 section in the #5 entry. EE became pinned between the boom of the cont. miner and coal rib. EE was transported to ER where he was diagnosed with a collasped lung and contusions, x-rays revealed no broken bones and his condition is stable.

May 27, 2008 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was in the process of repairing or replacing a grease hose to a pillow block bearing. The bearing was on a hold down roller on the overland "C" belt. The belt was running at the time. His left hand and wrist came in contact with the belt and roller, causing a laceration to his left wrist and a tear to the palm of his left hand. He was sent to local medical facility.

May 27, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was hanging ventilation tubing 8R section, 40' outby #10 break in #1 entry. He went outby the LOB to get a piece of tubing 20"x10' he bent over twisted left handed and jerk. Felt something pop and felt pain in lower back. He reported numbness in his back 20 min. later. He went to the hospital where he was treated for back pain. Therapy and medication.

May 27, 2008 AL · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee turned around and stepped in hole and twisted right knee **EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 6/24/2008 DUE TO SURGERY**

May 27, 2008 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was crawling across section when he put his weight on his right arm and it buckled under him and caused him to fall onto his arm and dislocate his elbow.

May 27, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee stated he was supplying the roof bolt machine and when he lifted one metal strap onto the tray, he immediately felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

May 27, 2008 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

Stepped on miner cable, it rolled and he fell. Twisted right ankle when he fell.

May 26, 2008 WY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jacobs Ranch Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted right knee mounting his haul truck. Employee returned to work performing normal duties driving truck. On 6/8/2008 employee worked in shop and right knee swelled up. Employee went to doctor on 6/13/08 where he was given a restricted duty release.

May 26, 2008 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marfork Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member stepped off school bus that is used to transport members from parking area to portal twisted left ankle. Referred to specialist. Specialist hold member from work.

May 26, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
International Minerals Carlsbad, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Emp moved a full grease barrel a couple of inches and felt a pain in his back. This was treated initially with first aid treatment. The pain started reoccouring slightly in the last 6 months o r so but now is pretty bad. Took emp to company doctor on 4/28/09, he was placed on restrictions, ordered PT, given medications. It is related to incident on 5/26/08

May 26, 2008 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Manalapan Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The EE allegedly strained his lower back trying to lift a scoop charger and put it in a scoop bucket.

May 25, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Injured was using a 12" crescent wrench to take and oil filter off on the continious miner. He felt a pull in his right arm bicep area. He went to the hospital where he recieved medication and time off for the strain.

May 25, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grimes Rock Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was working on the wet screen, when a peice of metal hit him on his head. He had some head pain. He was taken to Santa Paula Hospital ER for further evaluation. He was released a couple of hours later. He was fine and doctor gave him 3 days off from work.

May 25, 2008 WY · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Kiewit Mining Group Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loose grip on grinder-grinding tack weld to finish weld crack on truck dump box, disk caught in crack, kicked grinder back, knocked PPE off, grinder struck chin, lip, nose & left side of face. 1 1/2" cut chin to lip-10 stitches, abrasion left cheek, broken nose-will need surgery to align, many fractures to cheek bone-no further medical unless complications occur.

May 25, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee lifted a hydraulic ram and felt pain in his abdomen.

May 24, 2008 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White Flame Energy, Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee stated that he missed a rung while descending a step ladder and fell about three fell about two or three feet to the ground. he was examined by a dr and the x ray revealed a crack in his left heel.

May 24, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FMC Corp · Fall from ladders

Employee started to come down a ladder when his head bumped a beam startling him into letting go of the ladder and falling about 9 feet to the deck. He broke is left heel, bruised left elbow and knee.

May 24, 2008 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was riding in a motor when it lost traction and hit a manbus causing the employee to his his knee against the frame.

May 23, 2008 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

miner stepped in mud and twisted knee.

May 23, 2008 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated he had been working on the ratio Feeder on this unit, when he turned and started walking away, when he struck a bent Roof bolt with his left shoulder. Person started missing the on 10/27/2008. MRI Impressions showed no defined tendon retraction, degenerative signal intensity, and the most likely diagnosis is Tendinosis. (Occup. Illness)

May 23, 2008 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

miner was taking down tubing at a tubing regulator it slipped and fell on his leg.

May 23, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against a moving object

Truck was being loaded by loader.The 2nd bucket had a rock in it,which jarred the EE and broke the windshield.The EE told his supervisor he felt fine and took the truck to the shop for windshield replacement.When he bent over to pick up the chock,he stated his lower back began to hurt.He was taken to the clinic and taken off work several days. ONGOING.

May 23, 2008 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Monarch Cement Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was bringing out a 2x12 board from the cement separator and tripped on the steel toe plate around the ducting, fall on his knee.

May 23, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Moltan Company · Struck by flying object

Unplugging crusher, when pry bar got caught in crusher wheels, bar then came up and hit EE under neck. Knocked EE out, chipped teeth, hit head and hurt back.

May 23, 2008 ND · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
The Coteau Properties Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After returning tools to a tool box, the EE turned to walk away and felt/heard a pop in his leg. EE was not performing a task or carrying anything at this time. The EE's achilles tendon was torn. Surgery was required.

May 23, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE lifted the end of a 12" x 17 foot long screw and sustained a hernia in lower left side of stomach. Surgery is scheduled for June 27th and return to work on June 30th. Currently working but on restricted duty for lifting.

May 22, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking back from lunch in #4 entry. Slipped in mud, fell and injured right hand.

May 22, 2008 UT · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Ridge Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

As the EE was loading square set into the bucket of a scoop, another square set rolled off of the pile and struck him on top of his left foot.

May 22, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Mullite Company Of America · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing an air exhaust muffler from a compressed air dryer system.After releasing the residual air from the air tank and line the EE unscrewed the valve not realizing there was still some stored pressure inside the line which blew small desiccant beads out striking the back of both hands and the back of both legs.

May 22, 2008 PA · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eighty Four Mining Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was dismantling guard gate of rail car, top half of the gate fell pinching the tip of the middle finger on his right hand.

May 22, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Endurance Mining · Contact with hot objects or substances

While brazing fitting on 5230 hot hydraulic oil came out of a line and hit left knee causing a 2nd degree burn.

May 22, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irene West · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE c/o having pain in his back when bending and lifting stone. He was stacking garden steppers & colonial at the time with Other EE, and Another ee. he then finished wraping his colonial perfect after that other ee took him home.

May 22, 2008 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Omega Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Co-worker was driving pin out of matt chain while worker was holding pin. Hammer glanced off pin striking worker in mouth.

May 22, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was picking up trash after building stoppings. He put some of the plastic bands that hold cinder blocks together in a plaster bucket. One of the bands popped out of the bucket and went behind his safety glasses and scratched his eye.

May 22, 2008 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Remington LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was hanging miner cable and strained lower back. He did not start missing work until 5/29/08

May 22, 2008 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Rockhouse Creek Development LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee walked into a shuttle car anchor bolt, which resulted in a small cut to the forehead.

May 22, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Maryland Materials Inc · Fall from machine

While removing belt guard, housing came loose, employee lost balance and fell to ground landing on right foot.

May 22, 2008 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator ELECTRICAL
Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC · Flash burns (electric)

The electrician had locked out the breaker to the miner while performing tests. He gave the key to the operator and had him to reenergize the breaker. There was shielding wrapped around the cathead and this caused the catehead to be grounded. When the victim engaged the breaker it exploded. Burns to his hand and side of his face.

May 22, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was training on an ATV. The employee drove over 10" pipe and mis-judged the pipe, causing her to flip over the handlebars of the ATV.

May 21, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Rockhouse Creek Development, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was tramming a Mac-8 rubbered tired mantrip to the charger and struck the rib dislodging a piece of rock that struck his right hand.

May 21, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
West Virginia Mine Power, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Come-a-long broke loose from tailpiece and hit employee in low back toward the left hip. Employee continued to work until 6-3-08. Missed work 6-3;6-4;6-5. Did not know he was off due to the injury until 6-6-08.

May 21, 2008 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was checking air velocity at vent well. Dust blew out of exhaust pipe, startled miner and he fell backwards.

May 21, 2008 PA · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eighty Four Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

On 5/21/2008 the employee was pulling cables through stopping and felt pain in left groin area. He has continued to work until 7/9/2008 when he started missing due to pain in groin area.

May 21, 2008 TX · Coal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Luminant Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Lack of communication: I was guiding a piece of steel down attached by the crane and a co-worker struck the steel with the hammer as I reached with hand to straighten it. He accidently hit my fingertip in the process.

May 21, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Argus Energy WV LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while operating the roof bolting machine, a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the head and shoulder.

May 21, 2008 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was going over dirt slope during in lighting storm when he slipped and fell and sprained left ankle.

May 21, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Doe Run Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee pulled himself up on jumbo hood to work on slip rings and stated he pulled his back. He was seen by company dr. on 5/21/08 and again on 5/27/08. Dr took off work pending x-ray and wants to keep him off work until next evaluation.

May 21, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Employee was moving 6" hope pipe and caught right hand 4th digit between two pieces smashing finger at the fingernail.

May 21, 2008 TN · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bell County Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

EE stated that he was installing a man door, when a piece of draw rock, appx. 1"x36'x36" fell and struck him on the back. EE continued to work until 8-8-08, when he consulted a Dr. that took him off work and started physical therapy.

May 20, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Allen Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee panicked and drove 4-Wheeler into berm.

May 20, 2008 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was removing garbage from a railroad car when he stepped on some loose coal, causing him to fall backwards. The employee began missing work as a result of this accident on 5/26/2008.

May 20, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Long Branch Energy · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing rib bolts. When removing steel the rib rolled, striking steel causing steel to strike left shoulder and ribs.

May 20, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking down the #2 Gallery from the #3 transfer to set an e-stop that was down. He came across two lights that were out, he reached to grab a hold on the roller frame and stepped on some gravel and slipped. His foot got caught on the beam on wall side and he twisted his knee.

May 20, 2008 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fletcher Granite Co LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pulling pin out of stone and measuring a slab, he had both feet under the stone, and stone shifted, pinning both feet.

May 20, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tilcon New York Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee lost his footing on wet steps of ladder and broke his fall by grabbing on a railing. He continued to have some pain in arm and had arthroscopic surgery on 1 23/2009.

May 20, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont (PA) Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was attempting to start a pump, when a falling pipe fell toward him, knocking him down.

May 20, 2008 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was walking stepped in a hole and his hip / leg hurt. Miner did not begin missing work until April 1, 2009.

May 20, 2008 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Products Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The EE started his regular shift. He got one of his fingers on his right hand stuck while unloading the bulk bags.

May 20, 2008 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
AMFIRE Mining Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was watering batteries on the Long Airdox Scoop. The lid was not latched and fell on employees' left forearm.

May 19, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Climax Molybdenum Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on uneven ground and mis-stepped twisting ankle.

May 19, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Monterey Sand LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing a jaw crusher die, the die struck EE on the left knee, while moving the die into place for installation.

May 19, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Central Washington Concrete · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was attempting to remove a rock from between 2 rear tires when the insode tire blew open. The EE received a fractured R. wrist, fractured index finer on R. hand., a laceration to his R. thumb (requiring 7 stitches) and a small cut to his forehead, EE was taken to ER and realeased around 2200 that night.

May 19, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending a vertical ladder attached to a haul truck that he had been servicing. Upon descent, his knee gave out and he landed hard, twisting his ankle.

May 19, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pumping mix in yellow bags from step ladder, when EE came off ladder, his left foot hit on uneven ground and caused left ankle to turn.

May 19, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemstone Products Co · Fall onto or against objects

Greasing the gates on hopper, slipped and fell against spray bars - bruised ribs.

May 19, 2008 PA · Coal rock duster SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was dragging rock dust hose in #4 wall crosscut track to belt in E-17 Section and tripped on a piece of concrete block causing him to fall and strike his head against the belt stopping.

May 19, 2008 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bowie Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he slipped stepping into ramcar and twisted his left ankle.

May 19, 2008 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on a crossflow hose hitting an 8" pipe and slipped and fell hurting right lower leg **EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 6/3/08 DUE TO INFECTION**

May 18, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TXI Operations LP · Fall from ladders

EE was greasing standing on a ladder greasing a haul unit in the lube bay. He was standing on the third (3rd) rung from the top of the ladder. When he pulled on the grease line that was attached to the grease fitting, he lost his balance and fell 8 feet to the ground landing between two grease barrells.

May 17, 2008 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was moving rescuers on man trip when he felt pain in his lower back. EE does have a prior back trouble.

May 17, 2008 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

Operator was pushing shot when Dozer backed into a rock causing the dozer to stop suddenly. This sudden jar caused the operator to hurt his lower back.

May 17, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was shoveling wet muck at #3 transfer house on the third level when he felt a pop in his lower back on his right side and fell to the floor. He got up and tried to walk it off. He was helped down the stairs to the truck. Assesment was made and decided to immobilize on a back board and transport to Holy Cross Hospital. Supervisor called the ambulance.

May 17, 2008 PR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Productos De Cantera Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving the breaker grid from the impact crusher. The grid struck his hand (left) cutting it.

May 17, 2008 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While moving roof bolting machine, he stepped in hole and hurt foot. ** started missing on 06-02-08**

May 17, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chevron Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was attempting to stuff and wedge an intermediate bolt in an overhead location. While holding/pushing the bolt, he felt a sharp pain in lower back. *Did not start losing time until 1/30/09 due to surgery.

May 17, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a tube to hang, tube rolled pulling arm back. He continued to work at his regular duties until 7/15/2008 when he was removed from work for repair of a torn rotator cuff.

May 17, 2008 IN · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunrise Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking in #4 entry of the #2 unit. He heard someone say something and turned suddenly to respond. His left leg twisted on loose material on the mine floor. He sustained a sprain on his left knee.

May 17, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking down some stairs and missed the last step, rolling his left foot underneath him.

May 16, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Dolomite, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured was removing a rock from the haul road when he felt pain in his groin.

May 16, 2008 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
B & W Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was pushing rock with a Cat. D11 dozer when the blade of the dozer slipped on a rock, causing a quick jerk to the operator. Employee complained of lower back pain. He drove himself to the Mary Breckingridge Hospital in Hyden, Ky where an MRI is pending.

May 16, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
L & E Mining · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing bottom stands on belt line. #2 was pulling stand out from under belt. Stand got caught and then as pulling hand it came loose and the frame on stand against hand hit 4" water line, resulting in hand being mashed between them.

May 16, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Williamson County Highway Department · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving a rock truck from the quarry to the crusher and lost control of it.

May 16, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Helping truck driver pull 35' section of tubing from flatbed onto forks of forklift. Tubing became unbalanced & started to teeter. Employee used shoulder to push tubing back on truck. He heard a pop & felt pain & numbness in L Arm & hand. Final medical documentation for determination as to whether this was MSHA recordable wasn't received until 9/15/08.

May 15, 2008 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was loading rock dust from the supply car into the bucket of the unahauler, when he felt something pull in his lower back.

May 15, 2008 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Dog Coal Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was preparing to load a used scoop tire, using pinner steel inserted in rim of tire to set tire upright when the coupler on the end of steel broke just as tire was upright, tire flipped back, employee lost balance and fell backwards, catching himself with left hand, fracturing wrist.

May 15, 2008 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Locust Grove Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE got down off the HWM and stepped in a hole, fracturing his left ankle.

May 15, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anna Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was fusing pipe together, while in the process, he injuried his knee. **This was not diagnosed until 7/23/08.

May 15, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Foothill Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had just signed his time card and was heading toward his vehicle. Employee crossed the scale and stepped off and twisted his ankle. The height of the scale was 18 inches.

May 15, 2008 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Dickenson-Russell Coal Co LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was on his knees loading bags of rock dust into a scoop bucket. A piece of coal got between his knee and knee pad he was wearing. The rubbing action of the coal against the knee caused a soft tissue injury and possible chipped knee bone. He started missing time on 05/19/2008.

May 15, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
C F Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was working on the back end of a moving trailer when he lost his footing and fell to the ground. A Straw Blower machine attached to the back of the trailer ran over the employee's pelvic area.

May 15, 2008 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
R & S Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Rock hung in conveyor chain flew out striking nose. Broke nose.

May 15, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating scoop and hit a bump, bounced up and when he came back down in seat, he hurt his lower back (tailbone).

May 15, 2008 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Accident location: 5 Butt, # 2 entry, between crosscuts #2 & #3 - Track Entry. Employee slipped and fell while performing preshift examination. Stepped on steel rail (track), boots were wet causing to slip. Fell on cap light battery on lower right of back resulting in loweer back pain.

May 15, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured and other ee picked up a piece of top belt structure and moved it 8' and sat it back down. Injured reported his left shoulder was hurting and may have twisted it. He went to the doctor where they treated him for a strained shoulder with medication and time off.

May 15, 2008 AL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shelby Mining Company, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was getting tools out of tool box, when tool box lid fell, hitting employee on the left hand.

May 15, 2008 WV · Coal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Tmr Loading & Processing Corp · Struck by powered moving object

Employee attempted to drop out 29 empty rail cars from empty track to 40. He could not control cars - went by 40 and through crossing into load track, thus colliding with 28 loaded cars. 1) weather wet & rainy. 2) Employee did not follow policy in that he brought 29 empty cars when policy calls for a maximum of 12 cars per 1 dropper.

May 14, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Double H Mining Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Put his hand in tray on roof bolter and a small piece of slate hit his finger.

May 14, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilltop Basic Resources, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE was working on the Telsmith #44 tightening bolts. Wrench slipped off the bolt causing him to fall into the belt guard and motor. He received a scraped shin and buttocks. He did not go to the doctor until 5/20/08.

May 14, 2008 KS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carder Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was lifting a walk way to work boat and strained lower back.

May 14, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Northshore Mining Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states that while walking along side a suspended load, he felt something pull in his calf muscle. He noted that the leg muscle had been "tight" for 2 days prior. There was no specific incident that he can attribute the pain to.

May 14, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big River Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking along the operators side of the roof bolter, EE claims to have stepped on a small rock laying along the rib, as he stepped on the rock EE lost his footing and fell to the mine floor.

May 14, 2008 MT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to rotate the shaft, using the overhead crane, he was controlling the overhead, pressed the control button passed detent and the hoist raised too fast. The shaft came up and rolled in the direction of the employee pinching his right foot against the exciter set frame work. Transported to clinic, examined, and unable to return for his next scheduled shift.

May 14, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hills Bentonite-A Limited Liability Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cleaning a chute. EE slipped when EE stepped down, fully extending EE's leg with all EE's weight on it. EE felt a popping EE's knee when walking.

May 14, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Anna Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismounting from the trackhoe, he strained his lower abdomen.

May 14, 2008 AL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

A rock fell out of the top hitting the extended slider curtain knocking it down and the slider curtain struck employee on his right side.

May 14, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was cleaning spillage in outside tunnel when a belt splice caught his clothing pulling him onto the #5 belt and he was then caught by the belt chute for the outside slate belt. He received contusions and lacerations to his upper back, chest, legs and arms.

May 14, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Highland Mining Company LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Operating roof bolter in face area, when lowering roof bolter boom, hose blew-squirting oil into his left eye causing an irritation. Was wearing safety glasses with no sideshields.

May 13, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee dismounted his scoop feeling sharp pain in lower back radiating down his (L) leg.

May 13, 2008 KY · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crittenden County Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured party was in the process of moving a pump hose when he nicked the hose with his left foot. As he did this, his right foot slipped and caused him to fall, hurting his right knee.

May 13, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Short Mountain Silica Company · Struck by flying object

Grinding on a pole, rust flew into right eye.

May 13, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Howlin Concrete Inc · Struck by flying object

was driving pin (with hammer) into excavator tracks. part of pin chipped and part of pin went in left inside leg...resulting in treatment of antibiotics, tetanus shot, one stitch, and general cleaning...missed one day on 5/14/08...returned to work 5/15/08

May 13, 2008 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Member was shoveling material away from tailpiece and through a door to outside as he threw a shovel full of material he felt pain in hiw lower right side below his belt he continued to work until 5/22/08 when a swollen lump developed on his abdomen he went to the dr and was diagnosed with a hernia and is scheduled for surgery on 5/22/08.

May 13, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Milton Materials LLC · Struck by powered moving object

The excavator operator was moving his machine to refuel from the service truck. The employee operating the service truck was standing beside the service truck and the excavator operator accidently steered the excavator quickly toward the service truck striking the service truck operator with the bucket of the excavator.

May 13, 2008 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The man was lifting a roll of conveyor belt when he felt a pain in his right shoulder.

May 13, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Matrix Energy LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was untangling miner cable, when he pulled on the cable and felt pain in his back. Pulled muscle in his lower back.

May 13, 2008 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Highland Mining Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee reported: Had set up the miner in the face of No.3 entry, Hung his wing curtain and was standing alongside the machine's tail. A piece of draw rock fell, partially caught by the wing curtain and flipped over onto his head and shoulder, sliding down his back.

May 13, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Speed Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Jacking on a flat car back on rail and bar slipped and hit employee in shoulders and jaw.

May 13, 2008 KY · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nally & Hamilton Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trying to clear a crusher, when the bar he was using, slipped and caught his left forefinger between the bar and the side of the crusher. The metal ripped the meat from the finger at the second joint and broke his finger.

May 13, 2008 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was kneeling on top of the #19CH. He then stepped down to the mine floor when his foot came down on a rock about the size of a baseball. His ankle bent one way and his knee went the other.

May 13, 2008 PA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Action Mining, Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was welding on drag line bucket. While standing on a cable spool he attempted to step off the spool, fell to the floor and landed on his left arm. He was transported to a local hospital and diagnosed with a broken left wrist.

May 13, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Cemex Inc · Struck by falling object

A piece of refrafractory fell off a wall and hit employee while he was cleaning up debris. He was knocked into the wall and injured his right shoulder and was cut about his eye.

May 13, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mingo Logan Coal LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Co-worker and injured were instructed to drill a test hole to evaluate the roof. The injured was unaware the co-worker was ready to tram the roof bolt machine. The injured was reaching for the drill steel stored on top of the machine when the co-worker trammed the machine forward. The injured sustained a contusion to the top of his right foot.

May 13, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
FMC Corp · Struck against a moving object

Operator was operating forklift & came in contact with a room support column; stated that "he looked down for just a second" thinking he was past the column.

May 13, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harpers Quarry Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was breaking down a granite block and there was a crack that did an oval around the back of the block when the block broke down the block slid into the mine and the miner followed.

May 12, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northshore Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was at fuel pump fueling his truck. He stepped in some loose material and foot slid into a pothole. He turned/sprained his ankle.

May 12, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Virginia Mine Power, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 5/12/08 the injured was hanging a roof bolter cable and felt a pain in his shoulder. He continued to work until 7/21 at which time he received outpatient surgery. Not reportable until 5/12/08.

May 12, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking along the E-17 longwall stageloader carrying a spray bar jack when he stepped on a 42mm chain and felt a pinch on the top of his right foot. He continued to work until 5/17/08 when he began missing work.

May 12, 2008 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
White County Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS WALKING and HE STEPPED IN RUT, CAUSING HIM TO FALL, TWISTING RT. KNEE AND ANKLE. ** STARTED MISSING 07-23-08**

May 12, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zeotech Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Caught finger under conveyor belt.

May 12, 2008 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Drummond Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE moved to the next shield slipped and fell backwards onto his back.EE began missing work on 5/22/2008.

May 12, 2008 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Creek Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Climbing off of left side of 992G Loader and fell from steps.

May 12, 2008 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Schildberg Construction Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on hammermill, got cut on right hand. No accident report was filed. When injury healed, he realized there was metal stuck in his hand. He had surgery to remove it on 6/25/08 and was off work until 6/30/08. Missed 3 days of work.

May 12, 2008 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mach Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Rock fell from between two bolts striking him on the head and knocking him down.

May 12, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cemex Construction Materials L P · Fall down stairs

Employee was at the top of the stairwell, was attempting to come down when he missed the first step, falling down 7 steps.

May 12, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was repositioning a valve in the thickner. He twisted his upper body, but his left foot became stuck in mud and he sustained a strained left knee.

May 12, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Illinois Cement Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was changing a conveyor belt in the clinker storage area. The employee was exposed to clinker dust for an extended period causing irritation to eyes, skin and throat. He had a burn from the dust to the ankle and his eyes and throat were irritated causing discomfort.

May 12, 2008 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Sequoia Energy LLC · Fall from machine

EE was traveling down steep grade, when the truck apparently came out of gear and he lost control of the truck. EE jumped out of the truck, causing scraps and bruises to himself.

May 12, 2008 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Rosebud Mining Company · Struck by powered moving object

While EE was tramming the miner, the EE reached next to him to remove a ventalation curtain and struck his left foot with the bull wheels of the miner, causing a fracture to his left ankle.

May 12, 2008 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was loading coal trucks. He got out of his loader and the door slammed shut pinching his finger.

May 12, 2008 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was setting roof supports in addition to permanent supports, when a rock fell & struck the victim's left arm, causing him to fall & also strike his head on the rock.

May 12, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland River Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading rock dust into a duster. He was bending over and lifting the rock dust bags from the mine floor. He experienced pain in his lower back. He continued to work until May 19th. At this time he started to miss work.

May 12, 2008 OH · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was operating #9 locomotive. He stopped the locomotive and stepped off the locomotive onto the clear and space along the track. He twisted his right ankle and fell down. The learance space was free of obstructions and had loose slag in the travelway.

May 11, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Newmont USA Limited · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While sliding a bolt bin into place, employee felt a pop in his knee. He sought medical attention and was released full duty, however he return to the doctor and had surgery to repair cartilage on 7/29/08. We became aware of him being off due to this injury on 8/20/08. He is currently off work.

May 11, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc · Struck against a moving object

Operator of the #5 D8 dozer was pushing at slope material on the 1-1x slope. While backing up to make another push, contact was made with an unseen boulder causing jarring movement in the dozer which caused neck pain.

May 11, 2008 ME · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Millenium Granite Quarry & Stoneworks · Struck by falling object

Two workers were moving a stone by hand. IW tripped on a small rock on the ground, fell down and dropped the stone causing co-worker to drop it as well. The stone then fell on him causing his injury.

May 11, 2008 OH · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
American Energy Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

As the rubber-tired vehicle was getting off the track, it hit a bump and the injured person grabbed onto the side of the frame. He caught his fingers between the vehicle and the track rail. Cause was safety awarness. Compliance with rules/regs not a factor, protective gloves were being worn, miner proficiency a factor, mining equipment/systems could be a factor.

May 10, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was driving ram car, as he got to the w301 air doors he started to get up off his seat in order to get off the car and as he did so, he jammed his neck on a fan switch which was directly over him.

May 10, 2008 WV · Coal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cheyenne Sales Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting samples off of sampling platform onto truck from ladder. Left boot got stuck on ladder while turning to put samples onto truck and twisted left knee.

May 10, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Fort Worth Crushed Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Failure to set parking brake on truck and block vehicle.

May 10, 2008 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

The employee stated he twisted his back when throwing belt structure off of flat car.

May 10, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was picking up old conduit on the ground floor of the screening plant. She was taking old pieces of conduit to a dumpster, her feet became entangled in wiring that was hanging out of the end of the conduit. She fell to the ground, injuring her back.

May 10, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Valley Rock Products · Struck against a moving object

Collison with concrete bridge w/pit truck #210 causing a laceration to head and cervical strain.

May 10, 2008 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated he was standing at the side and end of a ram car shoveling some rock dust out of the bed of the car. The stinger, liked a little pushing all the rock dust out, so he was shoveling the rest. The operator of the car told him to watch out he was going to do something and thinking the injured would move, he let the bed down and the injureds foot was under the edge.

May 10, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Stillwater Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing ground control mats when the jackleg drill jumped forward, pinching his left hand ring finger with the machine, causing a fracture to the tip of the finger and a laceration which required sutures. (misc mail 5/30/08 #4-He had complaication with the finger & dr. took him off work on 5/22. he received a full release on 5/27/08 after missing 3 days work)

May 10, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hastie Mining · Fall down stairs

Slipped and fell on hydracone platform. He was not wearing fall protection. There were handrails around the platform. He was only 2-3 feet from platform.

May 10, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured reported he had injured his back while lifting belt structure and refused to fill out a accident report on 5/10/08. On 05/16/08 he reported that his back was hurting and went out at 9:35 PM with back pain again refusing to fill out a accident report. He went to Welch hospital and was treated for a strained back. They gave medication and time off.

May 9, 2008 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Limestone Dust Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee jumped off of truck being tarped and left arm got entangled in life line attached to safety harness.

May 9, 2008 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Consolidation Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was n the process of extending line curtain when a section of roof fell measuring 7.5'L x 6'W x 0-14" thick from the unbolted face and extending approximately 16" past last row of bolts to where he was standing under a permanently supported area striking him across both legs resulting in fracture to left big toe and tailbone.

May 9, 2008 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Gilsonite Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Breaking lumps of ore to put into the air lift, he reached down to pick one up when another one rolled down the slope smashing his right hand between two lumps of ore. Hand is bruised and swollen.

May 9, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was installing a rib bolt when the rib broke and fell and struck the employee on the leg.

May 9, 2008 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
GTM Energy Partners LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was in the designated parking area to start his shift. Nelson Bros was blasting & fly rock came across the spoil. A rock hit employee on the right thigh.

May 9, 2008 NM · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee fell from the motor-grader while cleaning the windows. Employee struck his head on the ground, resulting into a laceration and required some sutures.

May 9, 2008 OH · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Energy Corporation · Struck by falling object

Injured was loading 8' bolts into the scoop bucket and one of the bands broke and scattered the bolts. He shut the scoop off, got out and dropped the bucket. As he was reaching under the bucket to get a bolt, the bucket came down on his left hand smashing it.

May 9, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Horizon Ag Products · Struck against stationary object

Employee was sweeping area near truck drop (pit). He stepped on a 2" - 4" piece of humate, which caused him to fall one knee and twist his ankle.

May 9, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
McElroy Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hoisting roller and chain released from hook point and hook struck employee in the face.

May 9, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ICG Hazard, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing down from loader and twisted knee.

May 9, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

He was unloading supplies when he felt pain in lower back, pulled muscle.

May 9, 2008 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arenero Estrella Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE injured his hand with the end of the hammer while cleaning the return rollers of the converyor.

May 9, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was unplugging a drain underneath flotation cells. Water mixture from the drain splashed into the employee's boot causing a burn to the employee's leg and foot.

May 9, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Northshore Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

End dump truck driver was being loaded by loader at rock stripping site. The first bucket from the loader contained a large boulder and was dumped into his truck, jarring the truck driver. The EE's back was jarred and his back was sore and his leg went numb.

May 9, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Road Builders, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Beltline was down, shoveling rock off beltline.

May 8, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor FIRE
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

The employee was cutting a bolt out of a bearing housing using a 10 foot long burning bar. As he withdrew the bar, flame blew out of the hole and burned his arms and face.

May 8, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mingo Logan Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE stated he was walking out by in the #7 Entry 86+C Right Main Section, slipped and twisted right ankle.

May 8, 2008 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cherokee Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee fell from the service truck and landed on his neck/upper back.

May 8, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Tower Rock Stone Company · Struck against a moving object

Miner was sitting in cab of haul truck being loaded with wheel loader. The load in the bucket was extremely wet and released from bucket as a large mass causing truck to jerk and rock excessively. This resulted in an acute right mid-back strain.

May 8, 2008 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was on ladder, topping off crib with wooden wedges, the wedge dislodged a rock from the roof and hit him in the shoulder and collar bone. HG 12 West, 2 entry x-cut 30.

May 8, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was being loaded at the shovel.Last dipper opened and landed on dovetail,jarring EE. She was taken to the clinic for back and hand pain, diagnosed with cerival strain and released to her next shift 5/11. On 5/12 she called in saying she was going back to the doctor on the 14th. She was taken off work until 5/22.

May 8, 2008 SD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Myrl & Roys Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting conveyor belting with a utility knife. The knife slipped and cut his right little and middle fingers. Stitches required.

May 8, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
IMV Nevada · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was bitten on tip of right index finger by small sidewinder snake.

May 8, 2008 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Endurance Mining · Fall from machine

EE was putting anti-freeze into the radiator of a D-11 dozer. He was standing on the dozer cowl platform when he stepped down, slipping on the track pad on the dozer and fell to the ground, causing a laceration to his right elbow, a twisted knee and a sore back.

May 8, 2008 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Uae Coalcorp Associates · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking in a low area of the mine and hit his head against the roof.

May 8, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
LA Energy LLC · Rubbed or abraded

EE was crawling back to ATRS controls on bolter and twisted his left knee.

May 8, 2008 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marfork Coal Company, LLC · Struck by falling object

Member was setting timbers. While setting a timber, one of the previously set timbers became dislodged and struck him on the top of the head causing pain to the head, neck, & back. No accident report was filed with Marfork Safety Dept until 5/15/08.

May 8, 2008 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tidewater Contractors, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee was doing maintenance on crusher and was climbing down when he slipped and fell a few feet to the ground, landing on his back against a steel rail.

May 8, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hampden Coal Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was removing the chute from a coal dryer and twisted his right knee.

May 8, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Stone Quarries, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to unload 400 lb equipment out of the bucket of the loader. As the Hotsey (equipment) was coming out of the bucket, employee slipped on the ice, and the equipment landed on left foot, pinning it to the floor. Got boot off, could see indention and bruise. Concerned about fracture.

May 8, 2008 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Operator was spotting a bolt. Trying to get a wrench connected up with the steel and drill pot. He thinks he hit the rotation when he had everything connected.

May 8, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Black Hills Bentonite · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Slipped on wet bentonite while dumping a wheelbarrow. Traumatized back.

May 7, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Knee popped when walking up the stairs. Not reportable until 7/26/08 when surgery was performed.

May 7, 2008 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A & G Coal Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was laying on his side & picked up a crib block, placed it against the idler on a D-10 Dozer. He rolled over onto his back to get up then felt a sharp pain in his neck and shoulders, then running down his spine. Suffered headache and nausea.

May 7, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solvay Chemicals, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping out of a water truck. When she stepped to the ground her left foot rolled to the inside and caused injury to her ankle. Employee was new to the piece of equipemnt and not used to the step height.

May 7, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consolidation Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE felt pain in his lower back while loading roof nolts onto a bolt machine.

May 7, 2008 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Drummond Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

miner was lifting a battery and felt pain in lower back. miner did not begin missing work until 5/12/2008.

May 7, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was putting belts on FD101 screen in the crusher, when he felt a pull in his somach and groin area. EE restricted to no overtime.

May 7, 2008 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

While riding to section on Battery Powered ride, man was riding backwards and not looking where he was going. Struck his hardhat on a roof bolt, causing pains to right side of head and neck.

May 7, 2008 WV · Coal welder HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
S E L A H Corporation · Struck by flying object

Location: Mains. Employee was welding on the lug of a miner, chipping away from the weld. A piece of metal flew up and went into his left eye. He stated he did have his glasses on.

May 7, 2008 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
RoxCoal Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

The man was performing general labor duties, when he reported a pain in his left shoulder. He stated he did not know the cause of the injury.

May 7, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rockspring Development Inc · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was building a stopping in #7 entry when a piece of rock fell from the top hitting him in the right side of head and shoulder. It caused him to fall on a block. When he landed he landed on the block and it cracked his sternum. The rock was about a 2' x 2' x 2" thick.

May 7, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Cliffs Logan County Coal, LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE came in at start of shift complaining of shoulder pain, I asked him if he knew what happened and EE said "No", but it had been bothering him for a couple of days. He said he was up all night hurting, I told him he had better get it checked out.

May 7, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge North America · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing liner plates from ball mill and hit a plate with hammer and slipped and it splintered and a piece of steel went into his left leg about 3" deep about the size of a 22 shot close to an artery. He had another little piece in his right thigh.

May 6, 2008 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Advent Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was pulling on a piece of plastic curtain when he slipped on a rock twisting his left knee. This did not become reportable until 5-12-08.

May 6, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge North America · Fall onto or against objects

EE was leaning into a 52" tall box, to remove a remaining scrap of material. the sideflap was standing straight up and there were 2 boxes directly in front of the box. The forklift driver put the forks into the skid and upon lifting it, shifted the box next to it, shifting the box. Because of the flap, the driver did not see EE in the box. He jumped and fell against railing.

May 6, 2008 MT · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was exiting out of a tractor. As he stepped down onto the ground he stepped onto a rock that was embedded in the ground. This caused him to sprain his right knee. He was taken to the doctor's office and was diagnosed with an acute right knee ligament sprain. He was unable to report to his next shift.

May 6, 2008 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Frazier Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

As Contractor backed his tool truck, he struck the bucket of the Excavator. Injured EE was located next to the bucket and was pinched between the service truck and the 345B bucket. EE was transported by EMS to the Hospital. The injury resulted in a completely serparated Pelvis.

May 6, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Warrior Coal LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee suffered injury on 5/6/08, but did not miss until 7/31/08. He had surgery on his knee yesterday 7/31/08.

May 6, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
American Rock Salt Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee struck himself in the face with the end of a scale bar, when he was hand scaling.

May 6, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall from ladders

EE was taking tubing down in #3 to #4 break. Was on the 2 step of the ladder when a piece of tubing fell catching her tool pouch knocking her off the ladder.EE fell on her right side causing pain to her right hip and leg.EE went to the hospital.X rays showed no fractures.Gave pain medication and sent home for a few days off.

May 6, 2008 AL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Oak Grove Resources LLC · Struck against a moving object

Injured was operating a shield carrier when he ran over a rail. This caused injured to be jostled around in the cab and strike his head and resulted in a neck strain.

May 6, 2008 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Armstrong Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

While moving across the unit, a piece of rock (3'x1'x1"thick) fell out between pins and struck the EE on the back and left hand. He returned to work the next 2 days and then began missing work.

May 6, 2008 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ICG ADDCAR Systems LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking behind the Launch Vehicle and around the stacker belt. When he stepped up onto the berm, to get around the stacker, he lost his footing. This resulted in him falling down the spoil slope and tumbling approximately 40 feet until he came to a stop on a stump and some logs at the bottom. EE received abrasions and contusions on his upper torso.

May 6, 2008 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hanging pipe and turned around and he was struck in the left eye with a plastic tie.

May 6, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
M-I L L C · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee ws preparing work area to load 2500 lb. bags of bentonite when he noticed that the hopper gate was closed. Employee jumped down from deck to ground (approx. 3') landing on his feet. Employee states he felt a "pop".

May 5, 2008 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee stated he was pulling a pump cable through a cross cut and slipped and fell and landed on his left hand.

May 5, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Member was unplugging chute with a pipe and a hammer. As he was pounding on pipe, the hammer struck his hand. Injury resulted in laceration and fracture.

May 5, 2008 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
San Juan Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A mechanic was working underneath a service truck when the truck rolled backwards onto the mechanic; coming to rest on his upper right arm. A D-11 dozer was used to push the truck forward off of the mechanic. The mechanic was transported to San Juan Regional via Aircare 1 where he is undergoing observation. Preliminary indications are that he sustained no serious injury.

May 5, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Allied Aggregates · Struck against a moving object

Two articulated haul trucks side swiped each other while passing.

May 5, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was traveling #1 entry in #1 monkey butt and stepped in a rut made by a scoop twisting his right knee. The hole was dry and clear. Injured went to the hospital. He was released but I have not been able to get in touch with him at this time.

May 5, 2008 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Struck against stationary object

EE was stepping down from a motor to move a bus out of the way, when he stepped on slate or coal and twisted his left ankle causing a torn ligament in his left ankle.

May 5, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Consolidation Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking from the miner to the 15A dinner hole, the employee states that he stepped on a rock, twisted his right ankle and fell.

May 5, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Warrior Coal LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling cable off reel and strained/sprained upper back.

May 5, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Long Branch Energy · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE on #1 belt was working with another EE, the victum was in a pinch point area and was struck by battery operated 4-wheeler, pinning EE against Rib and mantrip.

May 5, 2008 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bandmill Coal, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Member was in the process of putting oil in hyd. tank of D-10 dozer. He was standing on tracks of dozer lifting a 5 gallon can of hyd. oil on to the landing for the operator's compartment. His feet slipped causing him to fall backwards against the grab handle.

May 5, 2008 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured was brushing float dust from the outside rail of the belt structure, the wire brush he was using came in contact with the outside barrel of a top belt roller, causing the wooden handle to strike his left index finger. The injured received three sutures to close the wound.

May 5, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Virginia Mine Power, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated that he was bending a 6' bolt and felt a pain in the center of his back. He continued to work until 6-6-08 (Friday). Returned to work on 6-9-08 (Monday) with a doctors slip from 6-6 through 6-9. Operator was made aware of the day off on 6-9-08.

May 5, 2008 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gale Mining Company · Fall from headframe, derrick or tower

supervisor lost balance and fell off tank during tank construction phase

May 5, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
United Taconite LLC · Struck against a moving object

First load of material was dropped on canopy causing material to spill all over. Truck was tossed about as it was hit by loader bucket. Truck operator tossed around violently. Doctor stating off work until seen by own physician.

May 4, 2008 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he was installing a u-bolt style pipe hanger and as he raised it in place he felt a pain in his shoulder. Employee did not miss work until 5-10-08 due to his regular work schedule.

May 4, 2008 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was loading 1/4"x2'x4 steel plates onto a fletcher jeep at the East finely portal bottomw and felt a pain in his lower left abdomen, EE began missing work on 5/6/08 and has been diagnosed with a hernia.

May 4, 2008 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Caballo Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Wash down in crushers, 2" water hose hit him in the knee after the fitting came off the hose. At time of initial exam, employee was released to return to work. In a follow-up appointment it was determined there was a tear to the ligaments in his knee. Surgery was performed on 7/15/2008. The employee worked up until the time of surgery.

May 3, 2008 NE · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Central Sand & Gravel Co · Struck against stationary object

EE was walking on the dredge deck and stepped on a H-Beam. His foot slipped off, rolling his right ankle laterally, causing pain in ankle.

May 3, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured man lost his footing and caught himself with his left hand to prevent a fall, but in the process, his left shoulder was dislocated. He missed the next work day and then he is expected to be on restricted duty for two weeks.

May 3, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops. · Fall from machine

Employee attempted to dismount the dozer when his foot slipped and he fell off the platform resulting in minor lacerations to his face and a strained right hand.

May 3, 2008 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ELECTRICAL
National Coal Corporation · Flash burns (electric)

Went to plug in shuttle car cat head up to power center, something shorted out and caused a flash and burned EE's right hand.

May 3, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when drill steel hung in the top, fell and hit left middle finger.

May 3, 2008 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidation Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pulling rail when it caught on the track and a car on the track. Tension was still on the wire rope that was pulling the rail. The employee used a pry bar to free the rail. When he did, the rail moved a few inches and forced the pry bar toward the car with the employee's right hand between the pry bar and the shelter that was on the car. EE worked until 5/12/08.

May 3, 2008 AL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

Timber bounced off pallet and struck employee on top of left foot **EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 5/5/08**

May 3, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
KWV Operations LLC · Struck against stationary object

Subject was taking a tire in for the mantrip, raised head up to catch the tire that was falling and caught his head in the roof.

May 2, 2008 ME · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Portland Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against a moving object

Driver came down hill into pit with truck loaded. Was going too fast and went around slight corner, tipping truck onto drivers side.

May 2, 2008 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Appalachian Fuels LLC · Struck by falling object

Operator was working a D-11 dozer near the highwall when a rock fell from the highwall and came through window in the cab door striking him on the left ankle. He was transported to the hospital where a splint was applied - bruising & swelling, nothing broken.

May 2, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stockpiling sand with a 980 loader. He felt a pain his back. He reported to his supervisor but did not want medical help. On 5/12/08 he went to the hospital with back pains. He was placed off work. Our Insurance carrier investigated to make sure it was a work comp. case. GRSG had personal changes and overlooked the time to file.

May 2, 2008 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coal River Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was making up bolts 2 rosws back from unsupported top when a piece of draw rock measuring approx. 12" wide by 24" long and 3" thick fell from between bolts and hit him in the left shoulder leaving a cut about 3 inches long.

May 2, 2008 MT · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was climbing down off a blade, when he slipped on mud on the step. He tried to catch himself on a handrail and stetched and strained his left shoulder. The pain persisted and on 10/20/08 he went for surgery on his shoulder and missed his first shift on that day.

May 2, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jones and Sons, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated he climbed over a rail on the dredge/float in order to grease a pulley, when stepping back over rail onto walkway, EE stated he felt a twing of pain in left knee. 5/5/08 EE was seen by Dr. and was told he a strain/sprain to left knee, gave EE medicine. EE started missing work on 5/7/08.

May 2, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Bucklen Equipment Company Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was in loader bucket working on stacker (or conveyor) & wind blew(60 mph in this area that day) stacker/conveyor into our employee. He was pinned between stacker and loader. Loader was than backed up to relieve pressure on him.

May 2, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Kentucky Minerals, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Madisonville Tire & Retread employee. Tire changer had positioned himself so he could dismount & mount both rear tires. As he was re-mounting the outside tire, he swung it around with the hydraulic hand. He pulled the wrong hydraulic lever which brought the tire in and mashed him against his own truck.

May 2, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Perry County Coal, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employees back started to hurt prior to him coming to work on 05-02-08 due to a re-occurrance of an old injury which occurred on 02-12-08.

May 1, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was attempting to knock a bit out of a SHM cutter head with a ball peen hammer. As he missed, he struck himself on the left thumb. He had some light swelling and discoloration. We applied ice and advised medical attention.

May 1, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yager Materials LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was cleaning a pile of material from a catwalk, as he was shoveling, the pile collapsed and fell on EE's legs.

May 1, 2008 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Bell County Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that as he was positioning the roof bolter the boom canopy struck a piece of rock causing it to fall striking him in the leg. The rock was appx. 15 inches x 15 inches x 4 inches thick. He continued to work until 5-10-08 when he was diagnosed with a blood clot.

May 1, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Newtown Energy, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Injured was operating scoop when he ran over rock causing injured to hit back and hip against SCSR.

May 1, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northshore Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was moving conveyor backstop parts by hand, because overhead hoist was inoperable.

May 1, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was working on main belt, 2 other EE's were working in above crusher. A 2x8x3 board was being used to prop up a hydraulic cyclinder on backhoe, cyclinder was moved and board fell thru crusher striking EE's hard hat and head.

May 1, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee of Superior Steam Cleaning & Sandblasting was on a small section of roof. He was removing sheeting on the side of East Gulf Prep Plant. As he was tying off his safety harness he slipped and fell though a skylight. He fell and cut his head on the right side.

May 1, 2008 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Left Fork Mining Co Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE popped his left knee while lifting his lunch box, EE complained of pain and swelling.

May 1, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was jacking trailer off the ball-hitch was stuck on ball-when hitch release it smashed right index finger between the hitch on the trailer and the military hitch on truck. He worked 5/2/08 and is currently off work, effective 5/5/08. Note: currently employee tn shop-delivery to huntsville al quarry.

May 1, 2008 AL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Jim Walter Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

REPORTABLE ONLY. NO LOST TIME Installing rib pin. Finger caught between pin and drill head. Fractured right 4th finger.

May 1, 2008 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was working on a roof bolter, removed a hose from a drill feed jack and the drill feed boom fell on his left arm and hand.

May 1, 2008 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a D11R dozer, pushing rock with the left corner bit of the blade. The section he was pushing broke off of the rock, causing the dozer to jerk forward, at the same time throwing EE forward and then back into the seat.