Mining Incidents

No 2 Coal

Trojan Mining · Underground
Controlled by Anderson C Tom
Ashcamp, Pike County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1502091

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
85
Years on record
1983–1992
Latest incident
Jul 1992
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

85 on file

1992 · 9 incidents

July 16, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Trojan Mining · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS ON THE 004-0 2-NORTH SECTION IN THE NO. 4 ENTRY 75' INBY SPAD NO. 4959 OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. THE SHUTTLE CAR HIT A BUMP OR HOLE IN THE HAULROAD AT WHICH TIME EMPLOYEE STATES HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND ALSO STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW AGAINST THE SHUTTLE CAR FRAME.

July 13, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trojan Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL WAS ON 002-0 PARALLEL MAINS SECTION NO 3 ENTRY 75' INBY SPAD 3680 AT THE SECTION POWER CENTER TALKING TO 2 COWORKERS.EMPL STARTED TO STEP BACKWARD,TRIPPED OVER A CABLE PLUG LAYING ON THE MINE FLOOR CAUSING EMPL TO FALL BACKWARD ONTO MINE FLOOR.

July 7, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Trojan Mining · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX 10AM AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FAL OCCURRED ON THE 004-0 2-NORTH SECTION INT EH NO. 10 INTAK EENTRY 225 FEET INBY SPAD NO 4944. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 35 FT LONG 22 FT WIDE AND 5 TO 5 1/2 FEET THICK. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 3FT CONVENTINAL BOLTS. NO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL INVOLVED. VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED.

June 9, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPER CONT MINER HIT DIP IN FLOOR CAUSING JERKING MOTION NECK SNAPPED BACK

June 3, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trojan Mining · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYE EWAS ON THE 004-0 2 NORTH SECTION, IN TEH NO. 2 ENTRY, HANGING A VENTILATION CURTAIN. HE SAID HE STEPPED IN AN OFFSET IN THE MINE FLOOR AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE INJURED DID NOT GO TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL 6-4-92. THIS IS THE SAME KNEE THAT WAS INJURED IN 1979 AND SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON IN 1987.

April 22, 1992 KY · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS ON THE 004-0 2 NORTH SECITON, APPROX 45 FT OUTBY SPAD NO. 4949 HANGING MINER CABLE AND WATER LINE. AS EMPLOYEE LIFTED THE MINER CABLE UP OVER HIS HEAD TO HAND, HE SAID HE FELT PAI N IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMLOYEE DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 4-24-92.

February 19, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS ON 002-0 PARALLEL MAINS SECTION IN NO.2 ENTRY 75' INBY SPAD 4907 OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE.STOPPED THE MINER AND RAISED UP TO GET OUT OF THE DECK,STRUCK HEAD AGAINST TOP OF CANOPY JAMMING NECK.

January 27, 1992 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKED UP BAG OF ROCK DUST PAIN IN LOWER BACK

1991 · 14 incidents

December 4, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trojan Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS ON THE 004-0 2 NORTH SECTION INT HE 3 BELT ENTRY AT SPAD NO. 4862 MAKING A SLICE ON SHUTTLE CAR CABLE. HE INSERTED TWO WIRE LEADS INTO A BUTT CONNECTOR PLACED THIS CONNECTION INTO A CRIMPING TOOL AND BEGAN STRIKING TOP OF CRIMPIING TOOL WITH A HAMMER. HAMMER BOUNCED STRIKING JURED ON TOP OF RIGHT THUMB.

December 2, 1991 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE AND CO WORKERS WERE AT THE EAST MAINS OPEN STROAGE SHED AREA CHANGING A TIRE A COAL TRUCK. INJURED STATES HE WAS LIFTING ON THE TRUCK TIRE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK EE DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 12-5-91.

October 23, 1991 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

FELL OFF FLAT CAR INJ CREW MEMBER STARTED TO RELOAD ONE OF RAIL PICKED UP END FELT PAIN INLOWER BACK AND NECK

October 15, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL IN #3 TRACK ENTRY 75'INBY SPAD 3669 AT #18 BRK ON 002-0 PARALLEL MAINS SECTION PULLING MINER CABLE AND RECEPTACLE BY HAND.IT WAS SLUNG OVER EMPL RIGHT SHOULDER.CABLE CAUGHT ON TRACK JERKI NG EMPL BACKWARD CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK/NECK

October 5, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Trojan Mining · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 100 PM AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE NO. 5 INTAKE ENTRY 150 FT INBY SPAD NO. 4408 AT NO. 44 CROSSCUT 3 LEFT OFF PARALLEL MAINS 002-0 SECTION. THE FALL MEASURED 20 FT WI DE, 20 FT LONG 5 FT THICK THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6 FT CONVENTIONAL BOLTS BUT IT WAS OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL BOLTS HAD BEEN PULLED OUT. VENTIALTION WAS NOT OBSTRUCTED TO THE WORKING SECTI

September 3, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Trojan Mining · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROXIMATELY 5:PM AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE #6 INTAKE ENTRY ON THE 002-0 1-EAST OFF PARALLEL MAINS SECTION APPROX 50FT OUTBY SPAD NO 4637 IN THE #87 X-CUT FACE MEASURED 2 5FTWIDE 40FT LONG & 21/2TO31/2FT THICK AREA HADBEEN BOLTED WITH 3FT CONVENTIONAL BOLTS VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPT ED TO THE WORKING

August 15, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Trojan Mining · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROXIMATELY 10 AM AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE NO. 5 INTAKE ENTRY AT SPAD NO. 4619 ON THE 1 EAST 002-0 SECTION. THE FALL MEASURED 50 FT WIDE 25 FT LONG AND 2 1/2 FT. THICK AND EXTENDED INTO THE #$ CROSSCUT. VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED ONT EH WORKIGN SECTION. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 3 FT CONVENTIONAL BOLTS.

August 13, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Trojan Mining · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX 11:45AM AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED INTHE NO 6 INTAKE ENTRY ONE BREAK OUTBY SPAD NO 4628ATNO85 XCUT ON 002-0 1-EAST SECTION THE FALL INCLUDED THE ENTIRE XCUT & MEASURED 22-3F T IN THICKNESS AT POINT ANCHOR IN PLACES VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERUPTED TO THE WORKING SECTION

August 13, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Trojan Mining · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX 12:00NOON AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED N NOS 3&4 ROOMS RT HANDED OFF # 6INTAKE ENTRY AT NOS 89&90 XCUT APPROX 75FT INBY SPAD NOS 4655&45 642 ON THE 002-0 1-EAST SECTION IT FELL ALL AROUND THE BLOCK OF COAL & INCLUDEDTHE FOUR INTERSECTIONS THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 100FT LONG 18FT WIDE & WAS 5-6FT IN THICKNESS VENTILATION WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS FALL

July 30, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Trojan Mining · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS IN THE NO. 3 ROOM 75 FT. LEFT HANDED INBY SPAD NO. 4663 ON THE 002-0 1 EAST P. MAINS SECTON OPERATING THE OFFSIDE SIDE OF THE TWINHEAD FLETCHER ROOF DRILL. AS INJURED BEGAN TO SLI DE THE DRILL HEAD OUTWARD A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL THAT WAS STORED IN THE RACK ON FRONT OF THE ROOF DRILL, CAUGHT BETWEEN TEH ROOF DRILL FRAME AND CANOPY POST JACK. THIS PRESSURE CAUSED THE DRI

July 10, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE IN THE BELT ENTRY NEAR SPAD NO 4495 1-EAST OFF 1-LT PARALLEL MAINS 002-0 SECTION. EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS SHOVELING BELT NEAR NO 4 HEADDRIVE WHEN A SHUTTLE CAR OF COAL DUMPED INTO THE TAILPIECE. AS THE COAL FELL, IT WAS HITTING THE METAL BACK STOP OF THE TAILPIECE. THIS NOISE STARTED A RINGING SOUND IN BOTH EARS. EMPLOYEE ALSO STATED WHILE HE WAS SHOVELING, HE FELT PAIN IN

May 10, 1991 KY · Coal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL WAS IN NO 3 BELT ENTRY 35' OUTBY SPAD NO 4707 ON 002-0 1 EAST SECTION KNEELING BY DECK OF DIAB LED SHUTTLE CAR. HE WAS LEANING OVER BACK OF SHUTTLE CAR SEAT WITH RIGHT RIBS RESTING ON EDG E OF SEAT BACK ATTACHING CHAIN TO HYDRAULIC HOSETO USE TO PULL HOSE. AS HE BEGAN PULLING ON HOSE HE SAID SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT RIB CAGE. EMPL DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 5/14/91.

April 9, 1991 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ON MUDDY SLICK SPOTS NEARED MOUTH HE SLIPPED ON SLICK SPOT FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

March 29, 1991 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS IN THE CROSSCUT OF NO.1 ENTRY APPROX. FIVE FEET FROM SPAD NO 4680 ON THE 002 1 EAST OFF PARALLEL SECTION WHILE BENDING OVER TO PICK UP THE MINER CABLE WHICH IS A 20 SHIELDED CABLE AND M OVING IT OUT OF THE HAULROAD HE CLAIMS TO HAVE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK EE DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 4-2-91.

1990 · 9 incidents

December 7, 1990 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Trojan Mining · Struck by falling object

PC OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRUCK HIM ON LOWER CHEST AND ABDOMINAL

September 6, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Trojan Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING BOLT STRIKING WITH WRENCH WITH HAMMER HAMMER SLIPPED STRUCK SIDE OF SHUTTLE CAR BOUNCED STRUCK INJ TOP OF L HAND

August 24, 1990 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Trojan Mining · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROXIMATELY 9:AM ON 08-24-90 AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE NO 4 INTAKE ENTRY AT NO 48 BREAK 1-LEFT OFF PARALLEL MAINS.THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 30 FT LONG BY 20 FT WIDE BY 6 F T THICK.THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH LEFT CONVENTIONAL BOLTS AND FELL AT POINT OF ANCHORAGE.VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERRUPTED TO THE WORKING SECTION.THERE WAS NOR EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL INVOLV

August 10, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trojan Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN THE NO. 6 HEADING OF THE 1-EAST OFF EAST MAINS SECTION AT SPAD NO. 4564 MOVING THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE. AS HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP THE MINER CABLE HE SAID HE FELT P AIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND LEFT HIP.

August 2, 1990 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Trojan Mining · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL FOUND IN NO 4 INTAKE ENTRY AT NO.49 X-CUT EAST MAINS.AREA BOLTED WITH 6;' CONVENTIONAL BOLTS.FALL MEASURED 20'WIDE X 40'LONG X 6'HIGH & INCLUDED ENTIRE INTERSECTION.FEL L JUST ABOVE POINT OF BOLT ANCHORAGE.VENTILATION NOT BLOCKED BUT WAS INTERRUPTED TO WORKING SECTION.NO EQUIP OR PERSONNEL INVOLVED.

March 16, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATES HE WAS 50 FT. OUTBY SPAD NO. 4495 AT THE 3-LEFT #3 BELT TAILPIECE GREASING THE BEARINGS ON #3 TAILPIECE. INJURED WAS IN A SLIGHTLY BENT POSITION WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE MINES WAS TEMPORARILY CLOSED ON 3-23-90 AND EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL THEN. MINES WAS REOPENED ON 4-30-90 AND EMPLOYEE RESUMED WORK ON THAT DATE AND WORKED UP UNTIL BE BAGAN LOSING TIM

March 16, 1990 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE #4 ENTRY OF 1-EAST OFF 3-LEFT AT SPAD NO. 4509. HE SAID HE BENT OVER AND PICKED UP THE MINER CABLE TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE HAULROAD A THE SAME TIME, THE CONTINUOUS MINER WAS BEING TRAMMED TO THE FACE OF NO. 3. THE FOREWARD MOVEMENT OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER CAUSED THE CABLE TO TIGHTEN UP WHICH CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL, STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK.

February 7, 1990 KY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS OUTSIDE A6 THE EAST MAINS TRUCK LOADING AREA HE SAID AS HE PULLED HIMSELF UP ONTO THE FIRST STEP OF THE ENDLOADER HE FELT INSTANT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. INJURED WORKED FROM DATE F O INJURY UNTIL HE STARTED HOSLING TIME ON 2-13-9

January 2, 1990 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 8:00 AM, AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE #40 CROSSCUT OF PARALLEL MAINS AT SPAD NO. 3920. THE FALL MEASURED 20' LONG, 20' WIDE AND 0-4' THICK AND FELL ABOVE ANCHORAGE INT ERRUPTING VENTILATION. THERE WAS NO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL INVOLVED.

1989 · 7 incidents

December 1, 1989 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE NO. 3 ROOM OUTBY THE FACE IN THE SECOND LEFTHAND CROSSCUT APPROX. 20 FT. FROM APD NO, 145. HE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINIOUS MINER. CLEANING UP LOOSE COAL NEXT TO THE RIB, WHEN A LOOSE RIB POPPED OFF ONTO THE DECK OF THE MINER WHERE EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING. FORCING EMPLOYEE'S LEFT KNEE AGAINST THE CONTROLL LEVERS OF THE CONTINIOUS MINER.

November 23, 1989 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 5:00 PM ON 11-23-89 AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND AT #45 CROSSCUT OF THE PARALLEL MAINS SECTION BETWEEN THE NO. 4&5 INTAKE ENTRY. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 75' LONG, 20' WIDE AND 4' HIGH AND FELL ABOUT ONE FOOT ABOVE ANCHORAGE. NO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL WERE INVOLVED AND VENTILATION WAS NOT OBSTRUCTED.

September 11, 1989 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE NO.1 HEADING OF PARALLED MAINS SECTION, APPROX. 50FT. INBY SPAD #4197, STANDING BETWEEN THE CONTINUOUS MINER AND RIGHT COAL RIB, WHEN A PIECE OF SOFT SHELL ROCK MEASURING 2 'X3'X2" TO FEATHER EDGE IN THICKNESS FELL FROM BETWEEN A ROOF BOLT AND RIB. THE ROCK BROKE AS IT FELL AND A PIECE STRUCK INJURED ON TOP OF HIS HARD HAT AND SLID DOWN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

August 22, 1989 KY · Coal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED AND CO-WORKER WERE ON THE OFFSIDE OF PARALLEL MAINS BELTLINE BETWEEN NOS. 32 & 33 BREAK, CLEARING BELT AND PULLING DOWN LOOSE RIS. INJURED WAS ATTEMTPTING TO PULL DOWN A LOOSE RIB WITH A SLATEBAR WHEN BAR SLIPPED CATCHING INJURED'S RIGHT HAND BETWEEN BAR AND COAL RIB.

August 14, 1989 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED AND CO-WORKER WERE IN THE NO.3 CROSSCUT APPROXIMATELY 60 FT. FROM SPAD NO 4456 ON THE 9 RT. OFF PARALLEL MAINS PILLAR SECTION SETTING TIMBERS. AS INJURED LIFTED ON A 10 FT. TIMBER, H E SAID HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK ONT HE RIGHT SIDE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT START LOOSING TIME UNTIL 8-30-89.

August 1, 1989 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJ OPER RAIL JEEP GOING TO PARALLEL MAIN SECTION APPROACHED DRAW ROCK MEASURE 5"X6"W AND 1/3 " THICK FELL FROM TOP STRIKING INJ LEFT CHEEK BONE OUTSIDE CORNER OF EYE TEMPLE LACERATION REQ 4 STITCHES.

February 6, 1989 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Sun Glo Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS IN THE NO. 4 ROOM, 225' INBY SPAD NO 4423 ON THE PARALLEL MAINS SECTION SITTING IN THE DECK OF THE MINER CUTTING COAL. INJURED SAID THE HEAD OF THE MINER MUST HAVE HIT AGAINST THE MINE ROOF WHICH CAUSED THE MACHINE TO BOUNCE. IT WAS AT THIS TIME INJURED SAID HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

1988 · 7 incidents

August 23, 1988 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS IN A STANDING POSITION JUST OUTSIDE OF THE EAST MAINS SHOP EQUIPMENT DOOR, ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A GEAR FROM A SPEED REDUCER, USING A 12LB. SLEDGE HAMMER. INJURED STRUCK THE GEAR WI TH THE HAMMER. A SMALL PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF OF THE EDGE OF THE HAMMER AND STRUCK INJURED, EMBEDDING ITSELF INTO THE RIGHT THIGH ABOUT 3" ABOVE THE KNEE.

July 25, 1988 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by flying object

INJ WAS IN #3 ENTRY 75'INBY SPAD #4343 ON PARALLEL MAINS 002 SECTION STANDING ON FLAT CAR PICKING UP BUNDLES OF ROOF BOLTS AND PUTTING THEM IN SCOOP BUCKET.AS HE PICKED UP BUNDLE OF BOLTS,THEY BECAME ENTANGLED WITH METAL BAND THAT HAD BEEN CUT OFF PALLET OF BOLTS.BAND FLEW UP STRIKING INJ OF LEFT TEMPLE NEAR EYE.

June 13, 1988 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED HAD JUST RETURNED FROM OUTSIDE HAVING BROUGHT IN SUPPLIES. HE CAME TO THE DINNER AREA WHICH IS 60' OUTBY SPAD 4385 IN NO. 4 ENTRY PARALLEL MAINS SECTION AND SAT DOWN AT THE PICNIC TAB LE FACING AWAY FROM THE TABLE. THE SECTION FOREMAN SAT DOWN BESIDE INJURED AND WAS INSTRUCTING HIM ON HIS NEXT ASSIGNMENT. AS THEY TALKED, A PIECE OF ROCK 2'X2 1/2'WIDE FELL BETWEEN THE BOLTS

May 25, 1988 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS STANDING IN THE NO. 1 ENTRY 75 FT OUTBY SPAD NO. 4388 ON THE PARALLEL MAINS (002) SECTION ATTEMPTING TO PULL A CURTAIN FROM UNDER SOME LOOSE COAL. AS HE PULLED HE SAID HE TWISTED D

May 12, 1988 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON 5/12/88 AT APPROX. 7:45 AM AN UNTENTIONAL FOOF FALL WAS FOUND IN FAN ENTRY IN FIRST CROSSCUT INBY PARALLEL MAINS FAN WHICH IS THIRD CROSSCUT OUTBY SPAD #3708. FALL MEASURE 17' LONG, 18' WIDE & 5' THICK. AREA WAS BBOLTED WITH 5' RESIN BOLTS. FALL FELL ABOVE ANCHORAGE. NO EQUIP. OR PERSONNEL WERE INVOLVED.

May 5, 1988 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ. AND CO WORKERS WERE SITTING IN THE EAST MAINS SUPPLY HOUSE EATING LUNCH IN. WAS SEATED WITH HIS BACK TO THE DOOR LEADING INTIO THE OUTSIDE SHOP. CO WORKER CAME FROM THE SHOP AND DROP PED A PC. OF METAL WHICH CAUSED A LOUD NOISE. THE UNEXPECTED NOISE CAUSE THE I NJ. TO SUDDENLY JUMP. INADVERTENTLY AGGREVATING AN EXISTING NECL PROBLEM.

February 23, 1988 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS IN THE NO 3 TRACK ENTRY 20 FT OUTBY SPAD NO 4324 IN AN UPRIGHT WALKING POSITION CARRYING A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE. AS HE STEPPED HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE WET BOTTOM CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE BELT STRUCTURE HE WAS CARRYING.

1987 · 13 incidents

December 1, 1987 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ON3THE PARALLEL MAINS SECTION IN THE #4 HEADING 5 FT INBY SPAD #4309 PULLING ON THE MINER CABLE HE STEPPED ON THE MINER CABLE WHICH WAS SLIGHTLY MUDDY HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HI M TO STRAIN HIS3RT KNEE INJURED DIDNOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 1-11-88

November 16, 1987 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS 3

November 5, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE AND CO1WORKER HAD COMPLETED A SPLICE ON A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE APPROXIMATELY 75 FT. INBY SPAD NO.4276 IN THE #3 ENTRY. INJURED WAS STANDING FACING THE RIB BETWEEN THE SHUTTLE CAR CABLE A ND RIB. HE TOLD3CO-WORKER TO START THE SHUTTLE CAR.WHEN THE CABLE TOOK UP,IT CAUGHT INJURED ON THE BACK OF HIS LEGS,PUSHING HIS KNEES INTO THE RIBBRUISING HIS KNEES.INJURED DID NOT START MISS

October 16, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS.3

October 9, 1987 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

BLACK LUNG. 3

September 16, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJ WAS IN THE 1ARALLEL MAINS NO 4 HEADING INBY SPAD NO 4257 HE WAS IN A STOOPED POSITION, PULLING MINER CABLE ON MINE FLOOR. HE TURNED AROUND WHILE STILL IN A STOOPED POSITION, AT WHICH TIME HE SAID HE FELT3PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEFT HIP

September 15, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS IN 1ARALLEL MAINS NO 3 HEADING AT SPAD NO 4930 HE WAS IN A BENT POSITION LIFTING MINER CABLE UP TO THE HOOKS ON FRONT OF MINER THE CABLE WAS CAUGHT UNDER THE PAN ON THE MINER INJUR ED JERKED ON TH9 CABLE AT WHICH TIME HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

September 9, 1987 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJ AT SPAD 4928 IN PARALLEL MAINS #I ENTRY MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF HAULWAY INJURED IN SLIGHTLY BENT POSITION STEPPING BACKWARD PULLING MINER CABLE WHEN FOOT SLIPPED.FALL BACKWARD STRIKING B ACK OF NECK ON 4INE FLOOR.

June 15, 1987 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL SUSTAINED 6ACK INJURY 2-12-87.SINCE THAT,INJ HAS HAD CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH BACK WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY RESULTED IN HOSPITALIZATION 6-16-87.THIS IS A CONT.OF EXISTING PROBLEM SHOULDNT BE P ICKED UP AS LOS7 TIME INJURY.

May 18, 1987 KY · Coal brattice man/worker DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSES 3

April 15, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSES 5UNG.

April 10, 1987 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED AND CO 4ORKER WE R E RIDING IN A COVERED MANTRIP AT THE OUTBY END OF THE FIRST OUTSIDE SUPPLY TRACK SWITCH AT EAST MAINS. AS THEY APPRACHED THE TRACK SWITCH. THE MANTRIP OPERATOR B ECAME DISTRACTE8 AND DID NOT SEE THAT THE TAILEND OF FLAT CAR WHICH HAD BEEN PARKED ON THE SIDE TRACK WAS PROTRUDING OUT IN THE PATH OF THE MANTRIP. THE MANTRIP COLLIDED WITH THE FLAT CAR, BOU

February 12, 1987 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS IN 7HE #3 ENTRY APPROX. 30' INBY SPAD #4092 INSPECTING A SCOOP.HE STEPPED UP ON THE RAM WHICH OPERATES THE SCOOP BUCKET.AS HE WAS STEPPING DOWN(APPROX. HEIGHT 18") HIS FOOT SLIPPE D ON SOME WET L2OSE COAL LEFT INSIDE THE BUCKET,CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARD STRIKING HIS UPPER BACK AGAINST TEH TOP RIM OF THE SCOOP BUCKET.

1986 · 1 incident

January 7, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

INJ AND COWORKE9 HAD COMPLEDED BOLTING THE NO 7 HEADING OF EA MAINS PAREL 50 FT INBY SPAD NO 4043 THEY RELEASED THE TRS JACK AND BACKED THE DOUBLE BOOM FLETCHER ROOF DRILL A F EW FET FROM TH FACE WAITING FO9 THE MINER TO MOVE OUT OF NO 6 HEADING WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE MEASURING 2X3FT BY 3 INCHES TO ZERO INCHES IN THICKNESS FELL INDIRECTLY STRIKING INJURED ON RIGHT KNEE

1985 · 4 incidents

April 15, 1985 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS IN A STANDING POSITION IN #4 ENTRY PARALLEL MAINS 002 SECTION APPROX 10\ OUTBY SPAD #3934 LOADING BELT STRUCTURE FROM FLAT CAR INTO SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE STATED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 8, 1985 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX.11:15AM ON 3-8-85 AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE ABANDONED NO.1 NEUTRAL ENTRY AND CROSSCUT IN 2-LEFT EAST MAINS 60FT.OUTBY SPAD NO.3162 AT NO.25 CROSSCUT.THE FALL MEASUR ED 18\X60X5\THICK IN THE NO.1 ENTRY AND 20\X30\X5\THICK IN THE CROSSCUT THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 5FT.RESIN BOLTS.VENTILATION,ESCAPEWAYTRACKWAY OR BELTLINE WERE NOT BLOCKED.

March 8, 1985 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

APPROX.10:00AM ON 3-8-85 AN UNTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE NO.3 ABANDONED BELT ENTRY OF 2LEFT EAST MAINS 20\ OUTBY SPAD NO.2894.THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 18\X60\X51/2\THICK AND CAUGHT THIS MUCH BELT STRUCTURE UNDERNEATH.THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 5FT.RESIN BOLTS.THERE WAS NO POWER ON THE BELT SYSTEM.

February 28, 1985 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE EAST MAINS OLD RETURN IN THE SECOND CROSSCUT INBY THE PORTAL IN NO.6 ENTRY 35 FT. TO THE LEFT OF SPAD NO.44. THE FALL MEASURED 8\X18\X6\ THICK AND FELL APPROX. ONE FOOT ABOVE ANCHORAGE, CAUSING A STOPPING TO BE CRUSHED. FOOT ABOVE ANCHORAGE, CAUYSING A STOPPING TO BE CRUSHED.

1984 · 8 incidents

September 18, 1984 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL IN CROSS MAIN HEADINGS IN #3 X-CUT BETWEEN 2 & 3 ENTRY BETWEEN SPAD 1473 AND 1470.FALL MEASURED 60\LONG X 20\WIDE X 4\5\\THICK.AREA BOLTED WITH 4\ RESIN BOLTS AND FELL ABOVE ANCHORAGE NO EQUIP OR PERSONNEL INVOLVED FALL DISCOVERED BY MINE EXAMINER-THIS AREA NOT PORODUCING COAL.

September 18, 1984 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL FOUND IN 6TH X-CUT IN #1 ENTRY IN CROSS MAINS HEADINGS INBY SPAD 1490.FALL MEASURED 50\LONG X 20\WIDE X 4\5\\THICK.AREA BOLTED WITH 4\ RESIN BOLTS.FELL ABOVE ANCHORAGE .NO EQUIP OR PERSONNEL INVOLVED.AREA OF MINE NOT IN PRODUCTION.

September 6, 1984 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS IN A SITTING POSITION IN THE DECK OF A SHUTTLE CAR 2 BREAKS INBY SPAD NO 3785 IN NO 4 CROSSCUT ON THE 002 PARALLEL MAINS SECTION. AS HE WAS TRAVELING FROM THE FEEDER TO THE MINER H SHUTTLE CAR RAN INTO A HOLE IN THE HAULWAY FORCING THE INJURED UP OUT OF AND BACK INTO HIS SEAT THIS SUDDENLY FORCING THE INJURED UP OUT OF AND BACK INTO HIS SEAT. THIS SUDDEN MOVEMENT CAUSED

May 21, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS 40 FT. INBY SPAD NO.3802 IN THE NO.3 ENTRY ON NORTH MAINS 003 SECTION. INJURED STATED HE WAS PULLING A CURTAIN TO THE FACE AND THAT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR. HE FELT A PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK.

April 11, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS IN A STANDING UPRIGHT POSITION 75 FT. INBY SPAD NO.746 ON THE 003 NORTH MAINS SECTION ATTEMPTING TO VERTICALLY POSITION A TIMBER FOR WEDGING. THE TIMBER BRUSHED THE TOP CAUSING A P IECE OF SCALE APPROX. 6"X6"X2" TO BECOME DISLODGED. THE PIECE OF SCALE FELL STRIKING THE INJURED ON THE BIG TOE OF RIGHT FOOT.

March 7, 1984 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS ON NORTH MAINS SECTION 2 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD #3465 IN THE TRACK ENTRY IN A STANDING POSITION UNLOADING 7\ TIMBERS FROM A FLAT CAR. HE PICKED UP A 7\ TIMBER & AS HE TURNED TO PITCH T HE TIMBER INTO THE SUPPLY HOLE, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. INJURED HAS A KNOWN HISTORY OF BACK PROBLEMS.

February 15, 1984 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS ON THE 002 PARALLEL MAINS SECTION 75\ OUTBY SPAD #3752 IN THE #3 ENTRY TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR TOWARD THE FACE. WHEN THE SHUTTLE CAR HIT AN OFFSET IN THE MINE FLOOR. INJURED STATED HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

January 20, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED SAID HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO NAIL A FLY CURTAIN TO A CURTAIN BOARD AT LOCATION 50\ INBY SPAD #3715 IN #3 ENTRY ON THE 002 PARALLEL MAINS SECTION .AS HE REACHED UP TO NAIL THE CURTAIN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

1983 · 13 incidents

November 23, 1983 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STANDING BEHIND PICKUP TRUCK PARKED IN FRONT OF LAODING PLATFORM AT SUPPLY HOUSE.REACHED ACROSS TAILGATE TO PICK UP BOX OF PARTS,FELT SHARP PAIN IN SMALL OF HIS BACK AND RIGHT HIP...HAS KNOWN HISTORY OF BACK PROBLEMS.

November 9, 1983 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJ WAS IN STANDING POSITION ATTEMPTING TO UNSCREW WITH AN ADJUSTABLE WRENCH ON ON OFF SHOWER CONTROL IN #2 BATH TRAILER AT THE EAST PORTAL FACILITY AS INJ EXERTED PRESSURE ON SHOWER CONTRO WITH WRENCH WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING IN TO STRIKE HIS LEFT ELBOW ON METAL SOAP TRAY LACERATION ON LEFT ELBOW

September 27, 1983 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS IN A STOOPED POSITION INSIDE THE TUBE UNDER BELT HOPPER WHICH FEEDS THE PANLINE CONVEYOR TO THE TRUCK LOAD OUTBIN, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE EAST MAINS BELT DUMP ON THE SURFACE. I NJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO FREE THE OPENING WHERE THE COAL LEAVES THE HOPPER WITH A SLATE BAR. HE HAD OPENED THE CLEAN OUT DOOR UP ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE HOPPER AND WAS PUSHING THE BAR DOAN T

September 13, 1983 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

INJURED WAS IN A KNEELING POSITION ON THE EAST MAINS TRACKWAY A NO 22 CROSSCUT AT SPAD NO 106 PULLING LEAD RAIL AWAYT FROM TURN RAIL WHEN CO WORKER THREW THE SWITCH CAUSING INJUREDS FINGER TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN LEAD RAIL AND TURN RAIL

August 26, 1983 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS OPERATING THE RIGHT HEAD OF A TWIN HEAD FLETCHER ROOF DRILL ON THE 003 NORTH MAINS SECTION 20FT INBY SPAD NO 3632 IN THE NO 3 ENTRY WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PUSH BOLT INTO HOLE WITH A WRENCH THE BOLT HUNG CAUSING IT TO BEND CATCHING THE END OF LITTLE FINGER ON INJUREDS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND STEEL GUIDE ON DRILL HEAD

June 7, 1983 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS SEATED IN THE DECK OF A 10 TON MOTOR WHICH HE WAS OPERATING AND PULLING A ROCKDUSTER IN THE WEST MAINS TRACK HEADING AT NO 15 CROSS CUT AS THE MOTOR TURNED DOWN GRADE THE OPERATOR LOST CONTROL AND JUMPED FROM THE DECK AS HE HIT THE BOTTOM HE SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE

June 6, 1983 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS INA STANDING POSITION AT THE HEAD OF A 12CM MINER ON THE 001 9RT SECTION IN THE NO 2 HEADING 1 1/2 BREAKS INBY SPAD NO 3547 ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE CABLE FROM A HANGER ON THE SIDE OF THE MINER AS HE LIFTED THE CABLE HE LOST HIS FOOTING ON SLIPPERY WET BOTTOM AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE

May 10, 1983 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS ON THE 001 SECTION 50FT OUTBY SPADE NO 3513 INJURED WAS STANDING ON TOP OF 12CM MINER MAKING AN OBSERVATION OF HOSES THAT NEEDED CHANGED AS HE TURNED TO STEP OFF MINER HE CAUGHT HI S FOOT ON EDGE OF COVER FORCING INJURED TO FALL TO MINE FLOOR LANDING ON RT HAND AND ARM

May 5, 1983 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

...EMPL IN BENT POSITION ATTEMPTING TO PULLMINER CABLE OUT OF HAULWAY WHEN FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

April 27, 1983 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

STANDING IN STOOPED POSITION OPERATING LEFT HEAD OF ROOF DRILL... PLACED 18\\ WRENCH ON HEAD,HOLDING IT BY TOP END NEAR SOCKET.AS HEAD WAS RAISED TO SET SOCKET END ON BOLT,WRENCH SLIPPED OFF A CAUGHT LEFT THUMB BETWEEN BOLT HEAD AND RIM OF SOCKET.

April 20, 1983 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

REMOVING ROCK FROM LINE IN EAST MAINS 4 BELT ENTRY AT SPAD 238. ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP ROCK,LOST GRIP ALLOWING ROCK TO CATCH FINGER BETWEEN ROCK AND PIPE.

April 7, 1983 KY · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS IN CROSS MAINS #3 TRACK AND BELT HEADING 75FT TO LEFT OF SPAD #1623 INJURED AND CO-WWORKER WERE LIFTING BENT 4IN STEEL PIPE ONTO FLAT CAR WHEN CO-WORKER TURNED HIS END LOOSE CAUGIN G PIPE TO ROCK OVER CATCHING INJUREDS FINGER BETWEEN PIPE AND FLAT CAR

January 28, 1983 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beth Energy Mines Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS ON THE 003 SECTIONM, 15\ OUTBY SPAD NO SPAD NO. 788 IN A STANDING POSITION OBSERVING A POWER CENTER MOVE AS HE TURNED TO WALK AWAY HE S STUMBLED OVER ONE OF THE CABLE PLUGS. THAT HAD BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER CENTER, CAUSING INJURED TO FALL, STRIKING HIS THUMB ON THE MINE FLOOR