Mining Incidents

Retiki Mine Coal

Webster County Coal Corp · Underground
Controlled by MAPCO Inc
Henderson, Henderson County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1500672

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1991–1995
Latest incident
Jan 1995
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

1995 · 7 incidents

January 25, 1995 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING A BLOCK ON TO THE TOP ROW OF A SEAL. WHEN THE BLOCK SLIPPED HE TRIED TO CATCH IT AN HE PULLED SOMETHING IN BOTH SHOULDERS.

January 21, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT AFTER HE GOT A LOAD FO ROCK, HE TURNE DAROUND ON CAR AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

January 21, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ABOVE ANCHORAGE ZONE DUE TO UNDEFECTED FAULT ROOF STRATA THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 16FTX17FTX5FT FELL 1W SUITE PANEL 50 INBY SPAD 11627

January 17, 1995 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS PUSHING A POWDER CART FROM 1 ENTRY TO 2 ENTRY WHEN SHE HIT A LUMP OF COAL WITH THE TIRE CAUSING THE CART TO TURN SIDE WAYS MASHING HER HAND BETWEEN THE RIB AND HANDLE.

January 3, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CHANGING A TAKE UP ROLLER ON THE ST ACKER BELT WHEN DIRT & FOREIGN MATERIAL FELL IN HIS EYE

January 2, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED HE WAS UNPLUGGING `A S&S TRACTOR FROM THE CHARGER & HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

1994 · 81 incidents

December 27, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND WHEN #2 UNIT WAS FIREBOSS ON 12-27-94. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 60' X 20' 25'. THE MINE WAS IDLE AT THIS TIME. THE UNIT WAS MOVED FROM THIS AREA AT THE MINE.

December 8, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED AS HE WAS TRAMMING AROOF BOLTER HECAUGHT HIS HEAD ONA CABLE CAUSING HIS HEAD TO JAM INTO THE TOP. EE DID NOT SEE THE CHIORPRACTOR UNTIL 12-28-94.

November 30, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 7 ENTRY 2 UNTI 120 FT WEST OF SPAD 1145 DUE TO A HIDDEN AND UNDETECTED MUD SLIP. THE FALL MEASURED 60X30X6.

November 23, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS BENT OVER THE TOP OF A SCOOP AND WHEN HE RAISED UP TO STAND SOMETHING LOCKED UP IN HIS KNEE AND IT GAVE OUT.

November 23, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE #3 ENTRY 1 SOUTH SUB MAINS DUE TO FAULTY ROOF COMBINED WITH WATER. THE AREA WAS TRUSS BOLTED PLUS HAD 7' PINS INSTALLED IN THE AREA.

November 17, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED WHILE HE WAS LOADING HIS PINNER HE REACHED TO GET A BUNDLE OF PINS. WHEN HE TURNED TO PUT THE BUNDLE OF PINS ON HIS PINNER HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 16, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ELECTRICAL
Webster County Coal Corp · Flash burns (electric)

INJURED STATED HE THOUGHT THE POWER HAD KNOCKED ON THE SHUTTLE CAR. WHEN HE PICKED UP THTE CABLE THE CABLE BLEW UP AT A SPLICE BURNING HIS LEFT HAND.

November 16, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED HE WAS PUTTING UP A PIN WHLE HIS BAKC WAS TWISTED AND HE FELT A SHARP PAIN AND BURNING IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 8, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HEWAS BENDING A PIN AT SUPPLY PILE WHEN THE PIN CAME UP & STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD. THE PIN HE WAS BENDING WAS GOING TO BE USED TO HOLD THE GLUE BOX.

November 3, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE STATED HE WAS PINNING THE FACE OF #1 ENTRY WHEN THE RIB ROLLED OFF & DRAW SLATE FELL OUT OF TOP STRIKING HIM ON THE SHOULDER & TOP HALF OF HIS BACK.

October 27, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED OUTBY #2 UNIT IN A NEUTRAL ENTRY. 2X CUTS OUTBY SPAD 11295. THE FALL WAS DUE TO A HIDDEN MUD SLIP. THE FALL AREA WAS 28' X18'X5'.

October 21, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL FELL DUE TO AN UNDETECTED SMALL MUD SLIPPED #2 UNIT, 40' INBY SPAD 11258. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 18' X 60' X 6 1/2.

October 17, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED HE HAD REMOVED & REPLACED 2 REEL COVERSZ ON A SHUTTLE CAR & LATER THAT NIGHT HIS HIP & BACK STARTED HURTING. EE DIDN;T REPORT THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 10-24-94 AFTER HE HAD SEEN 2 DRS.

October 12, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 11/2/94 WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM DR. LOOMIS STATING THE REASON THE EMPLOYEE WAS HAVING HAND PAIN & NUMBNESS WAS DUE TO ACCUMULATIVE REPETITIVE MOTION. [SEE ENCLOSED LETTER] EMPLOYEE'S FIRS T DAY MISSED WAS 10/12/94. IT WASN'T UNTIL 11/2/94 WHEN WE RECIEVED THE LETTER FROM DR. LOOMIS THAT WE KNEW THAT IT SHOULD BE A REPORTABLE OCC ILL.

October 11, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATED HE WAS PICKING UP A CONCRETE BLOCK TO PUT ON TOP OF LAST ROW OF BLOCK ON TOP OF STOPPING APPROX 40" HIGH AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS SHOULDER.

October 5, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED SAID HE STEPPED OF THE SLOPE BELT ONTO THE LANDING AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

October 3, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND ON 10-3-94 IN TEH MAIN SHOUTH ENTRIES BETWEEN #1 & #2 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX 18'X40'X6'. THE AREA WAS MINED APPROX 4 YEARS AGO.

September 28, 1994 KY · Coal timberman POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED STATED HE WAS SITTING ON BACK OF A 3 WHEELER AND WHHEN IT CAME OUT OF CROSSCT HIS HEAD HIT THE ROOF CAUSING HIM TO JAM HIS NECK.

September 27, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED STATED THAT HIS LEFT FOOT WAS HANGING OUT OF MANTRIP AND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN TIMBER AND SIDE OF MANTRIP WHEN MANTRIP MADE TURN.

September 26, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED DURING THE NORMAL ROOF BOLTING PROCESS HE TWISTED OR TURNED WHILE INSTALLING A BOLT AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

September 23, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Webster County Coal Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE'S LEFT KNEE HAS SOME DEGENERATIVE TEAR LEFT MEDIAL DUE TO HIS RIGHT KNEE NEEDING A KNEE REPLACEMENT CAUSING HIM TO FAVOR HIS LEFT KNEE CAUSING LEFT KNEE MEDIAL MONLGLIS POSTERIOR MARG INS & DEGRENERATE. SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

September 22, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED DUE TO A HIDDEN MUD SEEM THAT WAS UNDETECTED THE FALL WAS 50 FT N OF SPAD 11197 ON 2 UNIT AND MEASURED 22X50XAPPROX. 9 FT.

September 15, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING FROM THE FRONT OF HIS PINNER TO THE BACK OF PINNER WHEN HE STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT KNEE.

September 13, 1994 KY · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP WHEN HE RAN OVER A LUMP OF COAL CAUSING HIM TO JAM HIS HEAD INTO ROOF.

September 12, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED DUE TO FOURLTY ROOF IN THE M. EAST INBY SPAD 11059. IT MEASURED APPROX. 60 FT X 19 X 7. AREA HAD S B-RAIL PINS AND TRUSS BOLTS.

August 25, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

BILL STATED HE WAS WORKING ON THE CHUTE ON THE BELT HEADER. HE WAS STANDING ON THE BELT ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE CHUTE WHEN HIS WORKING BUDDY STARTED THE BELT. HE FELL TO THE FELT AND WENT UN DER THE CHUTE BEFORE GETTING OFF. SAW CHIROPRACTOR FOR FIRST TIME ON 10-27-94.

August 24, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TURNING AROUND ON A SHUTTLE CAR AFTER GETTING A LOAD FROM LOADER IN #6 ENTRY AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE/ HIS FOOT CAUGHT ON THE CAR SEAT. HE DIDN'Y MISS ANY DAYS UNTIL 10-24-94 WHNE HE HAD HIS KNEE OPERATED ON.

August 23, 1994 KY · Coal driller operator MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED BACKED OUT OF FACE INTO LAST X-CUT. HE DIDN'T REALIZE HE WAS UNDER CROSSOVER WHEN HE WENT TO TRAM FORWARD. CROSSOVER PUSHED HIS HEAD DOWN, JAMMING HIS NECK.

August 21, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #1 UNIT #3 ENTRY IN THE MAIN EAST DUE TO UNDETECTED FAULTY ROOF. THE FALL MEASURD 75'X 18' X 6'.

August 19, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2ND NORTH SUB PANEL DUE TO FAULTY ROOF. THE AREA WAS TRUSS BOLTED AND BOLTED WITH 5' X 7' B-BAIL BOLTS.

August 16, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED, HE WAS TAKING HIS TOOL BOX OFF THE BACK OF HIS 3 WHEELER. HE PICKED UP THE TOOL BOX TO PLACE IT ON TOP OF THE BATTERY CHARGER AND SET IT DOWN TOO SOON, CAUSING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER TO GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TOOL BOX AND THE FRAME OF THE CHARGER. THE TIP OF HIS FINGER WAS FRACTURED.

August 16, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS BOLTING RIGHT X-CUT. THE FIRST HOLE HE STARTED TO DRILL A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE APPROX. 1' X 2' X 3 TO 5" FELL OUT OF THE TOP STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER AND SLID DOWN HIS ARM .

August 7, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED DUE TO FAULTY ROOF THAT CONTINUED A SLIP. AREA WAS TIMBERED AND BOLTED WITH 5 FT AND 7 FT B-BAIL BOLTS. FALL AREA WAS APPROX. 18'X53'X7. MAIN EAST ENTRY #3

August 5, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED HE WAS TRYIN GTO PUSH UP A 7' PIN INTO A PIN HOLE HWNE HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LEFT SHOUDLER ARM. HE FELT PAIN IN THIS AREA. INJURED DID NTO SEE A DR. UNTL SAT AUG 27TH.

August 5, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED STATED HE WAS CHECKING TOOLS IN BELT SHACK & STEPPED ON AWATER COUPLING CAUSING HIM TO FALL INTO METAL SHELVES HURTING HIS LEFT ELBOW. EE DIDN'T MISS ANYY TIME UNTIL AFTER SURGERY ON HIS ELBOW WHICH WAS 12-27-94.

August 2, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND 08-02-94 IN THE MAIN EA ST NEUTRAL ENTRIES THE FALL WAS APPROX 90FTX19FTX31/2FT THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO AN UNDETECTED FAULTY ROOF SMALL XXXX POSSIBLE

August 1, 1994 KY · Coal hoistman, hoist operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED STATED HE WAS CLEANING A SUPPLY & ST EPPED ON AN OILY PLACE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS FOOTING & FELL ON HIS LEFT WRIST

July 29, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ORIGINAL INJURY 8-14-87. HE HAS MISSED AN ADDITIONAL 33 DAYS DURING JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER OF 1994 DUE TO HIS RIGHT KNEE PROBLEMS THAT STARTED AFTER HIS KNEE INJURY ON 8-14-87.

July 29, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED STATED HE WAS USING 5FT SECTIONAL ROOF BOLTS HE WAS HOLDING PIN IN PINNER CHUCK WITH LEFT HAND WEARING RUBBER GLOVE HE SPUN THE ROTATION & IT JERKED HIS LEFT HAND AROUND HURTING HIS LE FT WRIST

July 25, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN EAST ENTRY #4, 50' E OF SPAD 10676 DUE TO A SLIP. AREA WAS CRIBBED, TRUST BOLTED & PINNED WITH 7' AT ANCHOR. FALL MEASURED APPROX 12'X25'X8'. AREA WAS CRIBB ED DOWN TO 12' WIDE.

July 22, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE HAD SURGERY ON 7-22-94 DUE TO REPETIVE OVERHEAD LIFTING WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS SEE REPEATED TRUAMA LETTER SIGNED BY DR. HAD TO GRIND SOME OF EE LEFT SHOULDER BONE OFF WHERE THEY WOULDNT GRADE TOGETHER. IF YOU RNEED ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

July 19, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OCCURRED OUTBY SPAD 4153 WHICH CONNECTED TO AN OLD FALL AREA THAT FELL SEVERAL YEAR AGO. THE AREA WAS TRUSS BOLTED, TIMBERED AND HAD 7' PINS. THE FALL MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 18' X 20' X 20'.

July 18, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OCCURRED DUE TO A HIDDEN SLIP ON THE #2 UNIT. THE FALL MEASURED 22' X 50' X 5'. AREA WAS PINNED WITH 42" & 5' PT. ANCHOR BOLTS.

July 18, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS HAELPING SET FEEDER. HE SAT A GUARD UP AGAINST THE RIB OUT OF HIS WAY. THE GUARD FELL MASHING THE END OF HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE GUARD & HEADER.

July 11, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED HAD SPOTTED AN EMPTY TRAILER. HE WAS BACKING #54 TRACTOR UP TO HOOK IT TO HIS DUSTER WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A PIN BOARD. TOP WAS LOW. HE STRAINED HIS NECK.

July 2, 1994 KY · Coal DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE'S ILLNESS IS DUE TO REPEATED PUSHING, PULLING & LIFTING OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, ACCORDING TO DR., WHICH RESULTED IN THE TRIGGER THUMB RELEASE TO TWO FINGERS ON R. HAND & ONE FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

June 22, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS FOUND BY THE FIRE BOSS DURING HIS WEEKLY EXAM. THE FALL FELL IN THE MAIN EAST 1 X-CUT INBY SPAD 10333. APPROX 12'X12'X 42".

June 10, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 2N OUTBY RETURN ENTRY APPROX 1400FT FROM THE FACE AREA DUE TO AN UNDETECTED HIDDEN SLIP THE ALL MEASURED APPROX 30FTX18FTX42IN APPROX 90FT WEST OF SPAD 10741

May 31, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED THAT MEASURED 18 ' X 18 XAPPROC 7' HIGH, DUE TO A SLIP. THE AREA WAS PINNED WITH 7' B-BAIL AND TRUSS BOLTED. 50' NORTH OF SPAD 10800.

May 31, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS STAGGERING OUT A SHUTTLE CAR. WHILE GETTING A LOAD OF COAL A LUMP POF COAL BOUNCED OFF THE CAR FRAME AND STRUCK HIS KNEE. HE WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH HIS KNEE DUE TO LOCKING US AN D SWELLING BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. HE WORKED UNTIL JUNE THE 7TH WHICH WAS THE FIRST DAY HE MISSED AND WENT TO THE DR WHICH SAID HE NEEDE DSURGERY.

May 24, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED PARKED THE 988 & STEPPED DOWN OFF THE LADDER ONTO A ROCK & BRUISED HIS RIGHT FOOT. INJURED DIDN'T MISS ANY TIME UNTIL 8-94.

May 23, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING AROUND THE SCRUBBER AND SLIPPED ON THE WET GROUND AROUND THE SCRUBBER. HE FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND CAUSING AND HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO HIS MIDDLE FINGER.

April 23, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED DUE TO A MUD SLIP THE AREA WAS PINNED WITH 7FT B-BAIL TRUSSES PLUS CRIBS FALL WAS APPROX 20FTX22FTX8FT #7 ENTRY OF M-EAST 50E SPAD 10623

April 21, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PINNING THE FACE OF #5 ROOM. HE STARTED HIS FIRST STEEL AND A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE 2 FT X 2 FT X 4 IN FELL OUT AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD. HIS FIRST DAY MISSED WAS ON 6-13-94. SAW DR. FOR FIRST TIME ON 6-12-94.

April 21, 1994 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED STATED TO THE BEST OF HIS KNOWLEDGE HE WAS CLEANING ON THE E BELT . HE DECIDED TO CROSS THE BELT. AFTER THROWING HIS SHOVEL TO THE OTHER SIDE, HE STARTED TO CROSS THE BELT WHEN THE BEL T STARTED, DRAGGING HIM UNDER THE HEAD FRAME OF THE FEEDER. HE ROLLED OFF THE BELT AND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM BELT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE BEING ABLE TO GET OUT.

April 8, 1994 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED HE EITHER WAS LIFTING TRAILER WHEEL OR PUSHING ON A SUPPLY TRAILER. AFTER HE PUT TRAILER ON TO SEND OUTSIDE HE WAS TALKING ON THE PHONE & HIS SIDE STARTED HURTING. MGR. WAS TOLD OF THIS UNTIL HE CAME OUT OF MINE ON THE 12TH &WENT TO THE DOCTOR.

April 6, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN AN OUTBY AREA THAT WAS DEVELOPER 11/93 DUE TO AN UNDETECTED FAULTY TOOF. FALL MEASURED 30' X 25' X 5'.

March 29, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS PULLING CABLE OFF REEL TO HAND & TURNED WRONG & TWISTED HIS BACK. STRAIN TO LOWER BACK.

March 24, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED STATED HE WAS GOING UNDER A CABLE IN THE BELT ENTRY WHEN HE RAISED UP AFTER GOING UNDER THE CABLE HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A PIN BOARD

March 22, 1994 KY · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

INJURED STATED HE GOT A FOREIGN BODY IN HIS LEFT EYE WHILE WORKING DURING HIS SHIFT HE RAN THE LOADING MACHINE DURING HIS SHIFT BUT STATED HE DIDNT KNOW JUST WHEN THE FOREIGN BODY GOT IN HIS E YE HIS EYE STARTED BOTHERING HIM AFTER LEAVING W ORK

March 16, 1994 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PULLING ANOTHER PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WITH A TRACTOR [JEEP] WHEN THE PULL PIN POPPED KPARTICALLY OUT. WHEN HE GRABBED THE PIN THE JEEP JUMPED CAUSING HIS FINGER TO BE MASHED BETWEEN T HE JEEP & PIN. HIS FINGER WAS CUT & HAD TO HAVE STITCHES.

March 11, 1994 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS PICKING UP AN IDLER ARM TO PLACE ON A THREE WHEELER AND HIS BACK POPPED. HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

March 10, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS SHOOTING FACE OF #9 ENTRY. WHEN HE SHOT THE PLACE A PIECE OF DRAW 2" THICK, 2 FT LONG & 1 FT WIDE FELL HITTING HIM ON HIS HEAD & BATTERY.

February 23, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED HAD JUST LOADED HIS SHUTTLE CAR ANDWAS HEADER BACK TO FEEDER TO DUP WHEN A CABLE CAME OFF OF KNOCK OFF OF A CROSSOVER AND CUAGHT HIM ACROSS THE HEAD AND KNOCKIGN HIM OFF HIS CAR. HE R ECEIVED A CONTUSION TO THE HEAD. WAS RELEASED TO WORK NEXT DAY.

February 19, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS SEPARATING STEEL ROPES FOR A BELT SET UP. ROPES WERE KNIKED ON THE ENDS WHEN THE ROPES WERE PULLED APART ONE END HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH LOOSING A TOOTH.

February 16, 1994 KY · Coal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS PULLING CABLE OFF HIS COAL DRILL WHEN THE CABLE SUDDENLY STOPPED CAUSING HIS BACK TO TWIST RESULT IN PULLED MUSCLES IN THE BACK.

February 7, 1994 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS DEVELOPED ARM & WRIST PROBLEMS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS PROBABLY FROM OPERATING A LOADING MACHINE & HANDLING THE CABLE. HE HAS DEVELOPED NERVE PROBLEMS IN HIS ARM & CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDRO ME TO THE WRIST.

January 3, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED HE WAS TURNIGN AROUND ON A SHUTTLE CAR AT THE FEEDER WHEN HIS KNEE COLLADSES AND STARTED SWELLING. PULLED LIGAMENT A STRANED KNEE

1993 · 40 incidents

December 17, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED SAID HE STEPPED OFF THE SLOPE BELT ONTO THE LANDING AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

November 1, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS TWISTING AROUND TO GET OFF OF THE CUTTER SEAT, WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIB AREA.

October 29, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS PULLING ON A LOADER CABLE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA. HE DIDN'T SEE CHIROPRACTOR UNTIL 11-5-93.

October 25, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED THAT HE HAD JUST CUT A BEARING OFF A SCRUBBER SHAFT. HE PICKED THE SHAFT UP WITH A RAG AROUND THE SHAFTS STARTED TO SET IT ON THEFLOOR. ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR THE LEAF CAME THROUGH THE RAG AND HE DROPPED THE SHAFT WITH BEARING ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

October 23, 1993 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED DUE TO UNDETECTED FAULTY ROOF JUST INBY SPAD 9472 JIN THE 2 W. SUB-MAINS. THE FALL MEASUED APPROXIMATELY 120' X 18' X 3 1/2 TO 4'.

October 12, 1993 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL APPROX 60FTX18FTX31/2FT FELL DUE TO A HIDDEN UNDETECTED SLIP AREA WAS DEVELOPED AROUND 12-04-92 2ND WEST SUB MAINS

October 4, 1993 KY · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS DRAGGING 3' X 3' METAL MANDOORS OVER TO A SUPPLY CAR & FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. INJURED FIRST DAY MISSED WAS 10-15-93.

October 1, 1993 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Webster County Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE ILLNESS TO EMPL HAS OCCURRED OVER SEVERAL YRS DUE TO THE JERKING OF HIS NECK THROUGH BOUNCING WHILE OPERATING EQUIPMENT, STRIKING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE TOP & ALSO IN A CAR WREAK. DUE TO THE ACCUMULATION OF ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS, EMPL. HAS DEVELOPED DEGENERATIVE BACK DISEASE PLUS BONE SPURS HAVE FORMED & EXTENDED FROM HIS SPINE.

September 30, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS WALKING BESIDE A LOADING MACHINE ADN TRIPPED OVER THE SEAT. A SMALL KNOT CAME UP ON HIS LEFT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. HE DIDN'T SEE DR UNTL 12-3-93 AND DIDN'T MISS ANYWORK UNTIL 12 -15-93.

September 30, 1993 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS KNEELING DOWN ABOUT 25' FROM CUTTER CHAIN. WHILE TRYING TO PULL CUTTER CHAIN BACKWARD WITH THE CUTTER BAR SWING JECK & A 5/8 CHAIN. THE CHAIN BIT HOLDER BROKE & FLEW ACROSS THE INT ERSECTION STRIKING EMPL IN THE MOUTH & NOSE.

September 27, 1993 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OCCURED DUE TO AN UNDETECTED MUD SEAM APPROXIMATELY 1/8". THE FALL WAS 30'X18'X44". IT FELL IN AN OUTBY ENTRY.

September 21, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS DRIVING SHUTTLE CAR. AFTER DUMPING COAL AT THE FEEDER HE STEPPED OFF THE CAR TO TURNAROUND. HE STEPPED ON SOME LOOSE COAL & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

September 16, 1993 KY · Coal underground transportation trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS LOADING A PINNER REACHED OVER INTO TRAILER PULLING BUNDLE OF PINS OUT WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL OR START TO ACHE IN HIS LOWER BACK DID NOT MISS ANY TIME.

September 13, 1993 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Webster County Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE ILLNESS HAS OCCURRED OVER SEVERAL YEARS DUE TO THE JERKING OF HIS NECK THROUGH BOUNCING WHILE OPERATING EQUIPMENT, STRIKING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE TOP ALSO IN A CAR WRECK. DUE TO THE ACCUMU LATION OF ALL OF THES CONDITIONS, HE HAS DEVELOPED DEGENERATIVE BACK DISEASE PLUS BONE SPURS HAVE FORMED AND EXTENDED FROM HIS SPINE.

September 8, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED GOT OFF A THREE WHEELER TO COME OUTSIDE & STEPPED ON A ROCK & TURNED HIS ANKLE WHEN HE DID THIS HE FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR ON HIS RT ARM & IT POPPED IN THE ELBOW AREA

August 31, 1993 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE 2 ENTRY OF THE 2 ND W. SUB MAIN DUE UNDETECTED FAULTY ROOF IT MEASURED APPROX. 90X20X5 TO 6. THIS ENTRY WAS ONE OF OUR INSTAKE ENTRIES.

August 31, 1993 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS SITTING ON A THREE WHEELER WHEN A SHUTTLE CAR DROVE BY. AT THIS TIME HE FELT HIS LEFT EYE START IRRITATING. SOMEWAY A SMALL PIECE OF METAL GOT INTO HIS EYE.

August 31, 1993 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS UNLOADING ROOF BOLTS FROM A SUPPLY TRAILER AND CUT HIS FINGER ON A METAL BAND THAT WAS STICKING UP IN THE TRAILER. METAL WAS REMOVED FROM EYE.

August 24, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN THE SLOPE GOING INTO THE MINE. HIS LEFT KNEE POPPED AND FOLDED BACK UNDER HIM. HE STRAINED HIS LEFT KNEE.

August 5, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING A CONCRETE BLOCK OVER THE SIDE OF A SUPPLY TRAILER WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK. INJURED DIDN'T SEE THE CHIRO. UNTIL 8-16-93 WHICH ALSO WAS THE FIRST DAY MISSED.

July 22, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED GOT OFF THE CUTTER TO WALK TO THE LOADER & WALKED INTO A CROSSOVER JAMMING NECK

July 20, 1993 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN A RETURN ENTRY IN THE M. SOUTH WHICH MEASURED 30' X 24' X 4 TO 10' DUE TO UNDETECTED FAULTY ROOF CONDITION

July 14, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS INSTALLING CROSS OVER IN 4 ENTRY WITH HIS HAND ON CROSS OVER WHILE TIGHTENING IT. THE CROSS OVER SPUN AROUND HITTING HIS MIDDLE FINGER CAUSING A CONFUSION TO FINGER.

June 7, 1993 KY · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED LIFTED A SET OF TOE PLATES FOR CUTTER BAR OFF A SHELF AND WAS CARRYING THEM TO THE TRACTOR. HE HAD A SEVERE PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER AND DROPPED THE TOE PLATES. HE OVEREXERTED HIS SHOULDER .

April 19, 1993 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CLEANING TRASH UP IN THE SLOPE HE STEPPED BETWEEN TWO SUPPLY TRAILERS & TWISTED HIS ANKLE

April 5, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

INJURED WAS SHOVELING UNDER SOUTH HEADER WHEN HE TURNED TO THROW IT ON THE BELT HE FELT SOMETHING PULL ON HIS THIGH MUSCLE OF LEFT LEG ON 04-01-93 HE STARTING COMPLAINING OF HIP & BACK PAIN HI S FIRST DAY MISSED WAS 04-12-93

March 19, 1993 KY · Coal driller operator MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS OPERATING COAL DRILL. WHEN HE REACHED FOR THE OPERATING LEVERS HE GOT BACK SPASMS.

March 17, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CHANGING DIRECTION ON A SHUTTLE CAR AFTER DUMPING THE LOAD. WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE CAR TO TURN AROUND HE STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE AND STRAIN HIS BACK.

March 4, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LOADING SUPPLIES ONTO A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

March 2, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS TRAMMING A SCOOP TO DUMP ROCK IN THE FEEDER WHEN HE RAB OVER A PIECE OF ROCK CAUSING HIM TO JAM HIS NECK INTO THE TOP.

February 26, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS ILLNESS WAS APPARENTLY CAUSED BY THE ACCUMULATIVE & VIBRATIONAL TRAUMA OF HIS EVERY DAY JOB WHICH WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. THE COMPANY DID NOT KNOW UNTIL RECEIVING A LETTER ON 3-9-93 WHETHER THIS WAS WORK RELATED OR NOT.

February 3, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED HAD TAKEN SIDE COVER OFF DRIVE SPROCKET AND CHAIN.AS HE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE LIFTING THE TOP COVER OF THE DRIVE SPROCKETS.HE FELT SOMETHING GIVE IN HIS LOWER BACK ON THE LEFT SIDE .COMPLAINED OF SHARP PAIN.

January 31, 1993 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED TO DETERIORATED ROOF. THE AREA WAS CRIBBED, X-BARED AND 6" X 8" STRAIGHT LEGGED. FALL MEASURED 60' X 18' X 7' TO 10' HIGH.

January 27, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS UNLOADING A SET OF COMEALONGS OFF 3 WHEELER HE RAISED UP H ITTING HIS BACK ON TURN BUCKLE HOOK ON ANCHOR STAND CHANNEL

January 22, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS WALKING MAIN SOUTH BELT WHILE WATERING ROLLER THAT WAS GOING BAD REJAMMED HIS HEAD INTO A BOARD HANDING DOWN JAMMING HIS NECK

January 6, 1993 KY · Coal belt cleaner, picker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN EE TURNED THE BELT OFF SO HE COULD CROSS TO THE OTHER SIDE. AFTER HE CROSSED THE BELT HE TURNED IT BACK ON NOT KNOWING THAT A CO WORKER HAD ALSO DECIDED TO CROSS THE BELT INJURED JUMPED OFF THE BELT WHEN IT STARTED AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. FIRST DAY MISSED WAS 10-9-93. WHEN HE HAD SURGERY ON RIGHT KNEE.

1992 · 26 incidents

December 17, 1992 KY · Coal MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS SETTING CUTTING MACHINE OVER IN A NARROW ENTRY. THE TIRE OF CUTTER HIT RIB CAUSING COAL TO POP OFF HITTING HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.

December 14, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PUTTING A SPEED REDUCER ON LOADING MACHINE. HE WAS USING A COAL BAR TO PUT IT IN PLACE. THE BAR SLIPPED AND KICKED BACK GOUGING HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE THUMB AND FOREFINGER.

December 9, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURDED AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE LIFTING BRACKE TARM OFF THE LOADER. THE BRACKT ARM SLIPPED IN HIS HAND CATCHING IT BETWEEN BRACKET ARM AND GROUND.

November 9, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Webster County Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS RIDING ON THE BACK OF A JEEP & WAS BOUNCED UP & DOWN HIS BACK & NECK STARTED HURTING MORE THAN NORMAL DUE TO ARTHRITIC IN HIS BACK AFTER BEING XRAYED & A MRI RUN PHYSICIAN DIAGNOSI S IS THAT THE INJURED HAS DEGENERATIVE BACK DISEASE HE WILL HAVE A MYLEOGRAM ON 02--8-93FOR ANOTHER DIAGNOSIS FIRST DAY MISSED WAS 01-22-93

November 4, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED HAD A PIN THAT WOULDN'T TIGHTEN AND HE WAS TRYING TO PULL THE PIN OUT OF THE ROOF WHEN HIS RIGHT KNEE HIT THE BOOM LEFT LEVER CAUSING HIM TO CATCH HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE ROOF AND PIN B OARD.

November 3, 1992 KY · Coal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS HANGING CABLE IN 5 ENTRY HE TURNED AROUND TO HANG LOW X OVERS AND TWISTED SOMETHING IN HIS LOWER BACK. EE DID NOT LET US KNOW THAT HE HAD GONE TO THE DR UNTIL NO 18.

October 6, 1992 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WALKING AROUND SHUTTLE CAR GREASING IT AND HIS RIGHT KNEE LOCKED UP.

September 25, 1992 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS LETTING THE POWDER CART HANDLE DOWN OVER A HORN ON A THREE WHEELER AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE HORN AND POWDER CART HANDLE FRACTURING HIS RIGHT RING FINGER ON THE END.

September 16, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED DUE TO AN UNDEFECTED HIDDEN SLIP IN THE 1ST N. PANEL. 60-70 LONG-20 FT WIDE-3-4' HIGH. APPROX. 90' OUTBY SPAD 8612.

September 11, 1992 KY · Coal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS ON PASSENGER SIDE OF 3 WHEELER. AN EMPLOYEE REACHED & GRABBED HIM AROUND. THE NECK & LET GO. ANOTHER MAN REACHED FOR INJURED MAN HAMMER. INJURED MAN JERKED BACK ON THE HAMMER AND H IT HIMSELF IN THE HEAD WITH THE HAMMER CAUSING A LACERATION.

August 24, 1992 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS CRAWLING ON HER KNEE TO TAMP UP A BORE HOLE IN X-CUT. INJURED CRAWLED OVER A LARGE LUMP OF COAL WITH KNEES TUCKED UNDER BODY. AS MOVMENT WENT FORWARD CAUSED BODY TO PATCH FORWARD. TRIED TO STOP FORWARD. MOVEMENT & HEARD KNEE LEFT POP. HAD SURGERY ON 9-26-92.

July 27, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

54730TRAMMING SCOOP TO LEFT X-CUT WHEN RAN OVER A CAT HEAD FOR WASHING MACHINE CAUSING EMPL TO JAM NECK INTO ROOF.

June 25, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 2ND MAIN WEST WHICH MEASURED APPROX 50FTX19FTX38INTO40IN HIGH AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 42IN PT ANCHOR PLUS TIMBERED

June 15, 1992 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS PICKING UP BOLTS NAD PUTTING THEM INA RAILER AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND LEFT HIP.

June 12, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS SPLICING A CABLE. AS HE WAS PULLING UP SOME SLACK HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

March 16, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED BENT DOWN TO RAISE A WASHING TRAILER TO HOOK UP TO A THREE WHEELER AND HURT HIS BACK.

March 13, 1992 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS SETTING IN AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE SHOT FIRER SHOT A PLACE.WHEN THE SHOT WAS FIRED A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE SEAT AND ROCK.

February 21, 1992 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PUTTING TIMBERS UNDER THE BUMPER OF THE FEEDER HE WAS STANDING WHERE THE FIRE CLAY WAS CUT UP TO SET THE TAILPIECE FEEDER AS HE TURNED TO GET ANOTHER TIMBER HIS LEFT FOOT CAUGHT BE TWEEN TWO PIECES OF FIRE CLAY & HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE

February 3, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON #3 UNIT, 1ST NO. & 7 ENTRY THAT MEASURED APPROX 65'X18'X40-42'. THE FALL FELL IN A PILLAR LINE. IT WAS BOLTED WITH 42' ANCHOR WITH AREA AROUND FALL BOLTED WITH 5' PT AN CHOR.

January 25, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS PUTTING A WHEEL UP ON A SUPPLY TRAILER. HE LIFTED THE WHEEL FRAME AND SWUNG THE WHEEL FRAME SUPPORT AROUND AND LET THE WHEEL FRAME DOWN ON HIS FINGER.

January 13, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLED IN ENTRY TO HANG LOADER CABLE, LIFTED HIS LEGS AND STARTED TO SWING AROUND IN SEAT L KNEEPOPPED TORN LIGAMENT IN L KNEE

January 8, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS DRAGGING A CABLE BY HAND AND WALKED INTO A CROSS OVER WITH HIS HEAD JAMING HIS NECK.

1991 · 46 incidents

December 26, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED WHILE MINE WAS DOWN FOR X-MAS VACATION.MEASURED 45' X 30' X 7-8'. FALL WAS DUE TO HIDDEN SLIP.AREA WAS PINNED WITH 5'PT.ANCHOR & TRUSS BOLTED.

December 25, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED WHILE MINE WAS DOWN FOR X-MAS VACATION.MEASURED 25' X 19' X 42". FALL WAS DUE TO UNDETECTED FAULTY ROOF.FALL WAS 50'OUTBY SPAD 7838.

December 24, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED WHILE MINE WAS DOWN FOR X-MAS VACATION.MEASURED 35' X 18' X 42" . FALL WAS DUE TO UNDETECTED FAULTY ROOF.FALL WAS 50'OUTBY SPAD 7834 .FALL OUTBY SPAD 4642 60".

December 1, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED DUE TO AN UNDETECTED HIDDEN SLIP IN THE RETURN ENTRY OFF #2 UNIT.THE AREA WAS TIMBERED AND PINNED WITH 5' PT ANCHOR BOLTS.THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 55'X18'X5'.THE FALL OC

November 23, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS UNLOADING TIMBERS OFF A SUPPLY TRAILER.WHEN INJURED PICKED UP A TIMBER ON ONE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PUSHED THE TIMBER FROM THE OTHER END CATCHING HIS LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE SIDE OF T HE TRAILER AND END OF TIMBER.

November 19, 1991 KY · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE #1 AND INJURED WERE HANGING A VENTILATION DOOR.AS EMPLOYEE #1 PREPARED TO CUT THE 4TH BOLT IN DOOR HINGE INJURED WAS GAUGING THE 3RD HOLE FOR CORRECT SIZE.SOMEHOW THE TORCH WAS TURNED UP AGAINST INJURED HAND RESULTING IN 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO HIS LEFT HAND.

November 14, 1991 KY · Coal cutting machine helper, undercutter operator helper STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT FOOT WHILE GOING TO HOOK UP A WATER HOSE.HE ALSO SAID HIS RIGHT SHOULDER WAS HURT.

November 4, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

UNDETECTED SLIP CAUSED FALL IN MAIN SOUTH TRACK ENTRY. AREA WAS DEVELOPED AROUND 10/88 & WAS PINNED WITH 42" PT ANCHOR & TRUSS BOLTED. FALL WAS 20'X25'X9'.

October 31, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

UNDETECTED FAULTY ROOF WAS THE CAUSE OF A ROOF FALL IN THE MAIN SOUTH (ABLE ENTRY AT X-CUT 455.THE AREA WAS TIMBERED AND WAS PINNED WITH 42" DOUBLE LOCK GLUE BOLTS.FALL MEASURED 20'X18'X5'.

October 31, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED REACHED FOR A BELT KNIFE FROM ANOTHER EMPLOYEE.THE BLADE WAS OUT AND THE BLADE STUCK IN HIS HAND.HE HAD TO HAVE 2 SUTURES.

October 19, 1991 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING BAND ON PALLET TIMBER SLIPPED OUT TIMBER FELL ON TOP OF L INDEX FINGER

October 18, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOLDING UP ON FEEDER SPROCKET OTHER EMP DRIVING PIN IN FEEDER CHAIN PC OF PIN BROKE HIT UPPER CHEST

October 14, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

DILLING HOLE, RIB FELL OUT HIT HIM ON HEAD BACK ROLLED ON LEG

October 9, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 011-0 UNIT IN THE LAST OPEN X-CUT THAT MEASURED 30 FT 18 FT X 10 FT. THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 5' & 7' POINT ANCHOR PLUS THUS BOLTED. THE OUTBY HAD BEEN NARROWED DOWNED TO 18'.

October 7, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED SAW A GALLON JUG SETTING ON THE UNIT JEEP & ASK AN EMPLOYEE WHAT WAS IN THE JUG. THE EMPLOYEE SAID KIDDINGLY "KOOL AID". INSTEAD THE JUG HAD DEGREASER IN IT. INJURED PICKED THE JUG UP & TOOK A SMALL SWALLOW BEFORE REALIZING IT WASN'T KOOL-AID. HE RECEIVED MINOR BURNS TO HIS TONGUE.

October 6, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON A WEEKEND WHEN NO ONE WAS AROUND. THE TOP HAD TESTED NORMAL THE LAST SHIFT WORKED THE FALL WAS ON 0120 FALL WAS APPROX. 43FT X 24FTX APPROX 42INCH.

September 30, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #2 UNIT 011-0 DUE TO A HIDDEN SLIP. AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 42" GLUE PINS. FALL MEASURED 40'X17-20'X40-42" HIGH.

September 10, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED DUE TO AN UNDETECTED SLIP. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 25FT WIDE 25 FT LONG AND 2 TO 6FT HIGH. THE AREA WAS PINNED WITH 42 INCH CONVENTIONAL AND 5 FT POINT ANCHOR BOLTS PLUS TIMBE RED.

September 5, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING ONA BELT ROPE TO REHOOK A BELT CHAIN. AS HE LIFTED THE ROPE HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

August 26, 1991 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CUTTING HOLE IN EMPTY POWDER BOX WITH UTILITY KNIFE WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT INJURED LEFT WRIST. STITCHES HAD TO BE APPLIED.

August 21, 1991 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED HAD A STEEL HUNG IN THE ROOF AND AS HE WAS TRYING TO KNOCK IT LOOSE HE HIT HIS FINGER INSTEAD OF THE STEEL. THE STEEL SLIPPED DOWN WITHOUT INJURED NOTICING IT CAUSED HIM TO STRUCK HIS FINGER MASHING AND FRACTURING THE TIP OF LITTLE FINGER.

August 19, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS CHECKING ALIGNMENT OF #3 UNIT BELT AFTER NEW BELT SET UP WAS ADDED. HE HAD HAND ON TOP OF TAILPIECE WATCHING BELT RUN WHEN LARGE LUMP OF COAL CAME DOWN BELT & STRUCK INJ ON FINGER.

August 1, 1991 KY · Coal brattice man/worker POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

INJ DRIVING DOWN SUPPLY ROAD,RAN OVER SOME ROCK IN ROADWAY CAUSING RIGHT KNEE TO HIT BUMPER OF JEEP.

July 30, 1991 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJ PULLING SOME CABLE OFF CUTTING MACHINE WHEN PULLED SOMETHING IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

July 17, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

FALL APPROX. 60 FT LONG-18FT WIDE-5FT HIGH FELL DUE TO UNDETECTED FAULTY ROOF. ROOF WAS TRUSS BOLTED + 42" GLUE BOLTS. FALL WAS IN THE TRACK ENTRY 19 X-CUT OFF BOTTOM OF SLOPE.

July 8, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED DUE TO AN UNDETECTED HIDDEN SLIP. ADDITIONAL TIMBER HAD BEEN SET IN THE AREA. FALL WAS APROX 80'X18'X3 1/2'.

June 14, 1991 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING SUMP ON PI NNER WITH R FL BOLT L AHND PULLING ON LEVER R HAND CAUGHT LITTLE FINGER AND ROOF BOLT BETWEEN SUMP AND FRAME

May 31, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJ HOLDING LOADER CABLE OUT OF ROAD WITH FEET WHILE LOADER WAS MOVING.CABLE GOT TIGHT AND PULLED FEET OUT FROM UNDER HIM TWISTING LEFT KNEE.THIS ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE 8-2-91.

May 13, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED DUE TO A SLIP.THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 5' AND 7' ROOF BOLTS PLUS TRUSS BOLTED FALL WAS 25' WIDE 35' LONG AND WE COULDN'T SEE HOW HIGH IT WAS.

April 10, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PINNING FACE OF #7 & A ROCK DRAW SLALE APPROC 18INX12INX2IN FELL OUT BETWEEN THE LAST ROW OF PINS & THE ATRS & STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD

April 9, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED DUE TO FAULTY ROOF CONDITION ON #2 UNIT THE FALL WAS APPROX 24FT LONG 171/2IFT WIDE & APPROX 5 1/2IN HIGH AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 42FT POINT ANCHOR PLUS TRUSS BOLTED & TI MBERED

April 1, 1991 KY · Coal driller operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EE DRILL OPERATOR PULLED INTO #5 ENTRY & NOTICED THAT A DRILL HOLE MAY HAVE DRILLED THROUGH FROM #4. WHEN HE WENT OVER TO SEE IF THE HOLE HAD DRILLED THROUGH THE SHOT FIRER SHOT #3. THE CONCUS SION OF THE SHOT BELW DUST INTO HIS EYES.

March 28, 1991 KY · Coal mechanic helper OTHER
Webster County Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS A MECHAIC HELPER GREASER ON 3 UNTI AFTERNING GREASING HE ADDED SOME CABLE TO A ROOF BOLTER BY MAKING TWO SPLICES AFTER AMKIN THE SPLICE HE TOOK THE 3 WHEELER TO THE CHARGER AND PUT IT O N HARGE ABOUT 5515 LAID ON THE 3 WHEELER THE CHA

March 26, 1991 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS YANKING ON A CURTAIN TO BE MOVED UP & PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. HE DID NOT GO TO THE DR. UNTIL 4-16-91. HE RECEIVED A CORTISONEL SHOT. THE DR APT WAS ON HIS REGULAR SCHEDULE WORK SHIFT.

March 19, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING LEFT IN THE LAST OPEN X-CUT GOING TO THE LOADER AND HIT HIS HEAD ON A CROSS-OVER CAUSING HIS SAFETY CLASSES TO CUT ABOUT ON 1 1/2 INCH ABOVE HIS RIGHT EYE BROW.

March 15, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

UNDETECTED FAULTY TOP CAUSED A ROOF BOLT ON #2 UNIT IN THE #1 ROOM IN THE FALL WAS 50' LONG 21 1/2" WIDE AND 5 1/2' HIGH.

March 12, 1991 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PICKING UP A PICE OF TOP BELT STRUCTURE IN A HEADY HOLE WHEN HE TURNED TO HAND THE STRUCTURE TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

March 5, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS WALKING SLONG THE SIDE OF THE MANTRIP.HIS HARD HAT HAD FALLEN OFF GETTING OUT OF THE MANTRIP.HE STARTED WALKING AND PUTTING HIS HAT ON AT THE SAME TIME AND CAUGHT HIS EAR ON A NAIL HOLDING A SIGN TO A HOLEY BOARD.

March 5, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Webster County Coal Corp · Rubbed or abraded

INJURED WAS WORKING ON HIS KNEES PUTTING A TRAM MOTOR ON #1 UNIT CUTTING MACHINE. AFTER GETTING THE TRAM MOTOR IN PLACE HE TRIED TO GET BACK ON HIS FEET AND HIS LEFT KNEE WOULDN'T STRAIGHTEN U P.

February 21, 1991 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Webster County Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS CHANGING BITS. HE STRUCK BIT WRENCH WITH A HAMMER. A PIECE OF STEEL SPLINTERED OFF THE BIT WRENCH STRIKING HIM IN THE RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

February 21, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Webster County Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ALL OCCURRED IN THE 1ST WEST SUB-MAINS DUE TO A UNDETECTED HIDDEN SLIP. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 22 FT LONG 19TH WIDE & 42 IN HIGH.

February 11, 1991 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Webster County Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS PULLING ON A CUTTER CABLE TRYING TO GET SOEM SLACK TO HANG IT. I DIDN'T KNOW THAT HE HAD GONE TO A CHIROPRACTOR UNTIL OUR NURSES STATIONS CALLED ME ON 4-16-91 AND SAID THEY HAD A BILL WHERE HE HAD BEEN FOR TREATMENT THEY NEEDED AN ACCIDENT REPORT TO SEND TO WORKMANS COMP.