Mining Incidents

Hamilton #2 Coal

Island Creek Coal Company · Underground
Controlled by CONSOL Energy Inc
Morganfield, Union County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1502706

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1990–1993
Latest incident
Oct 1993
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

1993 · 9 incidents

October 4, 1993 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT 10:00 AM, 10-04-93 IN THE OUTBY AREA ALONG THE 1ST EAST PANEL OFF 1ST MAIN SOUTH AT CROSSCUT #9. THE FALL DIMENSIONS WERE ESTIMATED AT 200 FT IN LE NGTH BY 20 FT IN WIDTH BY 4 FT HIGH.

January 7, 1993 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner STRIKING OR BUMPING
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED JAMME DHIS NECK, WALKING ALONG THE AIR COURSES. HE WALKED INTO A CROSSOVER.

1992 · 98 incidents

December 16, 1992 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AS HE WAS WALKING FROM THE SHOP TO THE TRACK HE FELL DOWN HURTING BOTH KNEES.

December 15, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE LEANED OVER TO PICK UP A ROUND PROP & FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK

November 28, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS SHE WAS LOADING A BELT SPLICING MACHINE ONTO A GOLF CARG SHE STRAINED HER BACK

November 21, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

AS HE WAS BUILDING AN AIRLOCK IN AN OLD ROOM SET-UP A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL & STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD JAMMING HIS NECK

November 18, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE BOLTING IN THE #5 ROOM'S RIGHT X.C. HE HIT HIS RIGHT SHOULDER ON A CROSS OVER CAUSING A CONTUSION TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

November 17, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS SHE WAS WALKING FROM THE POWER CENTER TO A SHUTTLE CAR, SHE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF DAMP, SLICK DRAW SLATE CAUSING HER TO SLIP AND SPRAIN HER LEFT ANKLE.

November 17, 1992 KY · Coal rock duster SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT SCOOP CANOPY AND LOST HIS HAND HOLD CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FELL HURTING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

November 16, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 1A RETURN NEUTRAL ENTRY ADJACENT TO SPAD 13826 IN THE BELT ENTRY. THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL WERE 70'L X 20'W X 5'T. 48" RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED IN THE FALL AREA .

November 16, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE INTAKE NEUTRAL OF THE 1 SECTION 50' SOUTH OF SPAD 13905. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE FALL WERE 20'W X 60'L X 5'T.

November 12, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AS HE WAS REMOVING APIECE OF CURTAIN.

November 4, 1992 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast STRIKING OR BUMPING
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT WHILE WALKING ON BOTTOM CAUSING HIM TO JAM HIS NECK. THE INVESTIAGTION WAS NOT OVER UNTIL 11/24/92.

November 3, 1992 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PRY A TRACK SWITCH OVER THAT HAD BEEN BOLTED TOGETHER & STRAINED HIS BACK

October 27, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

AS THE MOVE CREW WAS RECLAIMING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE, THE TRAILER THEY WERE USING RAN THRU A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING THE TRAILER TO MOVE SIDEWAYS EE LEFT FOOT WAS UNDER THE TRAILER AND WHEN THE TRAILER CAME OUT OF THE HOLE IT BRUISED HIS FOOT.

October 26, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

AFTER HE HAD DRILLED A HOLE FOR A ROOF BOLT A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT FOREARM. THE ROCK SIZE WAS 20"LX14"WX5/8"T. HE RECIVED 5 SUTURES DUE TO THIS INJURY.

October 23, 1992 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS HE WAS REMOVING A PAD LOCK FROM HIS GOLF CART, HE HIT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER WITH AN AXE. THIS INJURY REQUIRED 12 SUTURES.

October 21, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS POSITIONING THE BOLTER FOR THE SECOND ROW OF BOLTS AND AS HE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE BOLTER'S CANOPY. WHEN THE ROCK HIT THE CANOPY, THE ROCK BROKE AND A PIECE HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT SIDE FRACTURING 2 RIBS.

October 14, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS TRYING TO LIFT A WELDING MACHINE THAT WAS MOUNTED TO A TWO WHEELED TRAILER AND AS HE LIFTED THE TOUNGE OF THE TRAILER HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

October 14, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AS SHE WAS CLEANING UNDER THE BOTTOM ROLLERS CAUSING ACONTUSION TO THE LEFT LEG.

October 12, 1992 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A SHUTTLE CAR WAS PARKED IN A CROSS CUT DUE TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, AND AS INJURED WAS HANGING THE CAR'S CABLE THE MECHANIC TURNED THE CAR ON CAUSING THE CABLE TO KNOCK HIM DOWN STRAINING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

October 6, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE CUTTING IN THE RACE OF #3 ROOM HE WAS STANDING BETWEEN A SHUTTLE CAR & THE RT RIB WHEN A ROCK THAT WAS 5IN THICK & T APERED TO 1/2IN THICK & APPROX 30IN WIDEBY 6 1/2FT LONG FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD & SHOULDERS CAUSING HIM TO FALLFRACTURING HIS RIGHT ANKLE & HURTING

October 5, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF & STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD THEN SLID & HIT HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS HAND THIS INJURY CAUSED HIM TO RECEIVE 2 SUTURES TO HIS LEFT HAND

October 5, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON THE 2ND EAST OFF OF THE 1ST SOUTH AT A 14685 100X18WX5FTH. FALL DID NOT A AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF WORKERS.

September 4, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS MOVING THE BOLTER TO A NEW LOCATION AS THE POWER WAS TURNED ON THE CABLE REEL LEVER WAS IN THE PICK-UP POSITION & THE CABLE HIT HIM IN THE CHEST

August 26, 1992 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE STEPPED IN A RUT AS HE WAS WALKING THE INTAKE AIR COURSE TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE HE WAS NOT ABSENT FROM WORK UNTIL 09-11-92

August 22, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT THE MINER CABLE,HE SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF WET SLATE CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN A MUSCLE IN HIS CHEST.

August 21, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

28503AUGHT HER LEFT THUMB BETWEEN A BELT CHAIN AND THE SIDE OF A MANTRIP AS SHE WAS MOVING THE MINER CABLE.

August 20, 1992 KY · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

85061S PULLING THE CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE OUT OF THE HAUL ROAD AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN BACK.

August 6, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

12085 WAS WALKING DOWN THE CATGWALK INTO THE MINE, HE SLIPPED AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT LEG.

August 2, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

68935 ATTEMPTING TO HANG THE MINER CABLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF #4 ENTRY HE BENT DOWN AND LIFTED THE CABLE AND ALLEGEDLY PULLED HIS GROIN.

July 24, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by flying object

AS SHE WAS LOADING HER SHUTTLE CAR IN A LEFT CROSS-CUT BEHIND THE MINER, FINE PARTICALS OF COAL DUST AND ROCK BLEW INTO HER EYES.

July 20, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Island Creek Coal Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE PULLING ON A PINNER CABLE FROM THE BOLTER REEL AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

July 16, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS OPERATING A GOLF CART AND A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT WRIST. THE DRAW SLATE WAS APPROX. 2' X 3' X 0" TO 2" THICK.

June 25, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHE WAS LOADING 2 BOXES OF MINER BITS INTO HER SHUTTLE CAR TO TAKE TO THE MINER.SHE LIFTED THE BITS AND TWISTED CAUSING HER BACK PAIN.SHE WAS NOT ABSENT FROM WORK UNTIL 07-13-92.

June 18, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

COMPLAINED OF SEVERE PAIN IN UPPER BACK DRIVING SHUTTLE CAR THROUGHOUT THE SHIFT.ROAD WAS ROUGH AND THE BOUNCING CAUSED EMPL BACK TO HURT.THE TRAM DISTANCE WAS 250'.

June 12, 1992 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS RE-CLAIMING A BRATTICE BOARD WHEN HE PULLED THE TOP BOARD LOOSE A ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS RT SHOULDER THE ROCK SIZE AS STATED BY EE WAS 2FT BY 1IN THICK

June 9, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE HE WAS ROOF BOLTING THE FACE OF #1 ENTRY HE LET THE CNAOPY DOWN TO RE-POSITION THE BOLTER AND THE CANOPY HIT AN AUGER LAYING ON THE TRAY OF THE BOLTER CAUSING IT TO HIT HIS HEAD REQUIRIN G 3 SUTURES.

June 2, 1992 KY · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

GETTING OUT OF SCOOP DECK,STEPPED ON THE SEAT AND IT SLID OUT FROM UNDER FEET CAUSING EMPL TO FALL AGAINST SCOOP DECK HURTING BACK.

May 30, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS OPERATING A 4 1/2" ELECTRIC DISC GRINDER WHEN CORD OF GRINDER CAUGHT ON A PIN ON WORK BENCH. THIS ACTION CAUSED GRINDER TO BE PULLED BACK INTO EMPLOYEES LEFT INDEX FINGE R CAUSING A CUT THAT HAD TO BE SUTURED.

May 28, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WS WALKING AROUND A PROP ALONG THE BELT LINE WHEN HE STEPPED ONT EH SAWED OFF END OF AROUND PROP CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP HIS FALL WITH HIS SHOVEL.

May 18, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

WHILE TRAVELING IN 2ND XC INBY POWER CENTER A ROCK FELL FROM THE CORNER OF THE PILLER & STRUCK HER RT ARM AGAINST THE CARS DECK

May 11, 1992 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS LIFTING A ROLL OF 7' CURTAIN,TWISTED HIS BODY TO LOAD IT ONTO A GOLF CART AND STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS HIP.

April 27, 1992 KY · Coal timberman POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME DRIVING A GOLF CART TO THE BOTTOM AT END OF SHIFT.RAN OVER A ROOF BOLT IN THE ROAD AND THE BOLT CAME THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD AND STRUCK IN THE GROIN.

April 22, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

MOVING ROOF BOLTER TO NEXT ROW OF BOLTS TO BE INSTALLED,STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL TWISTING LEFT KNEE.FIRST DAY ABSENT WAS 4-27-92.

April 6, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 1ST SOUTH OFF OF THE 1ST EAST AT A13413 ON THE WEEKEND OF THE 4-4/4-5-92. 125'L X 18'W X 4'H. THE ROOF FALL DID NOT IMPEDE TRAVEL OR VENTILATION.

April 3, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS MOVING A BROKEN BELT WIPER TO THE TRACK ENTRY. AS HE WAS WALKING THROUGH THE CROSSCUT, HE STEPPED OVER A CROSSBAR AND LOST HIS BALANCE CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. WHEN HE FELL HE DROPPED THE WIPER SOMEHOW CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

March 24, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2ND EAST NEUTRAL 50' SOUTH OF SPAD #13728. 30'L X 18'W X 5'H. VERY SMALL HIDDEN SLIP. THE ROOF FALL DID NOT IMPEDE TRAVEL OR VENTILATION.

March 21, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING A COVER ON THE FEEDER TO REPAIR A BROKEN HOSE. AS HE LIFTED THE COVER WITH HIS SHOULDERS HIS BACK STARTED TO HURT HIM. HE WAS NOT ABSENT FROM WORK UNTIL 4-2-92

February 27, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON ANTIOCH E TRACK AT 11209. 30'L X 18'W X 4'H. FALL DIDNT ORIGINATE IN INTERSECTION OR IMPEDE VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF WORKERS.

February 13, 1992 KY · Coal rock duster SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS WALKING DOWN THE SLOPE AT THE START OF THE SHIFT AND WHEN HE GOT TO WITHIN 6' OF THE BOTTOM HE SLIPPED ON A 3" DIAMETER LUMP OF COAL CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND HE HIT HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE CATWALK.

February 4, 1992 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

39639NG A BUCKET OF BOND AND TURNED AND STRAINED BACK PER CALL STARTED ISSIGN ON 2-4-92.

February 3, 1992 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A ROCK THAT WAS WEDGED IN THE LST NORTH HEAD ROLLER'S SHUTE.

January 30, 1992 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR HIT HOLE IN THE ROAD AND HIT HEAD ON CAR'S CANOPY JAMMING NECK.1ST DAY ABWSENT FROM WORK WAS 5-22-92.

January 24, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN AUGER AND DRILL CHUCK

January 17, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

95149ED STARTED MISSING TIME 01-17-92.

January 7, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COMPANY PROVIDED ONLY NEW LOST TIME INFORMATION AND NO NARRATIVE.

January 1, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE ANTIOCH MAIN EAST AT 11274.40'LX18'WX5'H.THE ROOF FALL DID NOT ORIGINATE IN AN INTERSECTION.THE ROOF FALL DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE PASSAGE.

January 1, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE ANTIOCH MAIN EAST AT 11295.50'L X18'WX5'H.THE ROOF FALL DID NOT ORIGINATE IN AN INTERSECTION.THE ROOF FALL DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE PASSAGE.

1991 · 62 incidents

December 12, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CARRYING TWO 5 GAL CANS OF DIESEL FUEL HE SLIPPED IN THE MUD CAUSING HIS BACK TO POP.

November 14, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS REPLACING A GUARD ONT HE SIDE OF THE #3 BELT TAILPIECE AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT MIDDLE AND INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE GUARD AND THE TAILPIECE'S FRAME. THIS INJURY REQUIRED 5 SUTURES TO HIS LE FT MIDDLE FINGER.

November 1, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE ANTIOCH MAIN EAST TRACK 94' OUTBY 11153. 30' X 18' X 4'. THE ROOF FALL DID NOT ORIGINATE IN AN INTERSECTION. THE ROOF FALL DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE PASSAG E.

October 31, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE COMPLAINED WITH PAIN IN HIS RT KNEE HE DID NOT REPORT ANY TYPE OF TRAUMATIC INJURY WORKMANS COMPENSATION INVESTIGATION WAS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL 12-06-91 THIS IS BEING REPORTED AS AN ILLNESS D UE TO DETERIORATION IN KNEE JOINT CAUSED BY REPETIVE BENDING OVER MANY YEARS

October 24, 1991 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE SETTING ON A TOOL BOX A PICE OF DRAW SLATE FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS(56"X87"X2") HITTING HIM ACROSS THE SHOULDERS.

October 23, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object

THE NUMBER ONE CAR WAS COMING FROM THE MINER IN #6 ENTRY. THE CAR CAME THROUGH A CHECK CURTAIN IN THE CROSS-CUT BETWEEN #5 AND 6 ENTRIES AND THE REAR END OF THE CAR STRUCK THE VICTIM IN THE CH EST AND ABDOMEN.

October 22, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

VICTIM WAS REMOVING TOOLS FROM BED OF FEEDER NEAR THE PICK BREAKER, WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE EDGE OF A FLIGHT WITH LEFT FOOT CAUSING LEG TO TWIST IN KNEE AREA.

October 16, 1991 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF HAUL ROAD HE PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

October 1, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE PULLING OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE HOSES AROUND A SCOOP BUCKET SHE SLIPPED AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HER LOWER BACK.SHE SAID SHE HURT HER BACK FRIDAY WHILE POURING CONCRETE.WORKERS COMP INVESTIGA TION WAS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL 11-04-91.

September 25, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE LIFTING THE DRUM OFF THE CONRETE MIXER, THE DRUM SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE DRUM AND THE STAND. LACARATED END OF FINGER RIGHT MIDDLE. THIS INJURY REQUIRED SEVEN SUTURES.

September 12, 1991 KY · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF LOW BACK PAIN AFTER LOADING BAGS OF ROCK DUST INTO A SUPPLY CAR FROM PALLETS HE PLACED 2 PALLETS OF DUST 48BAGS PER PALLET X2PALLETS X50 LBS PER BAG 4800 LBS BY HAND INT O THE CAR HE REPORTS THAT HE WAS STANDING BENDING REACHING & LIFTING & THEN

September 10, 1991 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

MANTRIP RAN OVER ROCK IN ROADWAY CAUSING VICTIM TO BE THROWN INTO ROOF OF MANTRIP JAMMED NECK

September 3, 1991 KY · Coal driller operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Island Creek Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO COAL DUST WHILE WORKING AT THE FACE.

September 1, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE ANTIOCH EAST RETURN AT A11296 94FTINBY 30LX18WX5FTHROOF FALL DID NOT IMPARDE VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF WORKERS ROOF FALL WAS NOT IN AN INTERSECTION

August 19, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

MINE FLOOR WAS WET AND MUDDY WHERE BOLTER WAS WASHED, INJURED SLIPPED AND HIT HIS KNEE.

August 17, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE IN PROCESS OF USING A LIFTING JACK THE JACK ROLLED OUT SIDE-WAYS CAUSING HIM TO STUMBLE

August 13, 1991 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STARTED CUTTING WITH MINER IN 2 RM WHEN AUGER HIT A HEAD IN THE ROOF AND A PIECE OF STEEL HIT OPERATOR IN THE CHINN, OPERATOR IN GOOD POSITION BACK MINER.

August 12, 1991 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INDIVIDUAL WAS BACKING UP WITH DUSTER HOSE TRIPPED & FELL OVER ROCK LAYING ON MINE FLOOR IN FALLING HIS LEFT ANKLE WAS TWISTED & HIS BODY WEIGHT FELL ON IT CAUSING A BREAK ABOVE HIS LEFT ANKLE

August 1, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE ANTIOCH MAIN EAST TRACK AT 10842. 40'L X 15'W X 4'H. THE ROOF FALL DID NOT ORIGINATE IN AN INTERSECTION. THE ROOF FALL DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE PASSAGE.

July 9, 1991 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TAKING A FEMALE COUPLING OFF OF THE S &S JEEP THE COUPLING FELL TO THE GROUND STRAINING THE EMPLOYEES BACK I NAME RETURNED TRO WORK ON A TRY & SEE BASIS STILL UNDER DOC CARE STILL TAKING MEDICATION WENT TO DOC ON 07-09-91 FOR MORE TESTING STILL OFF DUE TO 06-04-91 INJURY

June 29, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STACKING A BRATTICE WITH 8" SOLIS BLOCK INNURED MASHED HIS SECOND FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND-LAST JOINT.THE FINGER REQUIRED 5 STITCHES TO CLOSE THE LACERATION.

June 24, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN SOUTH SUPPLY ROAD. THIS IS CONTINVATION OF A FALL THAT OCCURRED 6-16-91 AT SPAD 7990. 30'X20'X5'H.

June 13, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SAID HE WAS SHOVELING ON BLET & BACK JUST STARTING HURTING.

June 11, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE MOVING BELT FRAMING OUT OF X CUT TO MOVE SCOOP CHARGER IN HE PULLED SOMETHING IN GROIN,

June 10, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING LOOSE ROOF IN HIGH TOP USING SLATE BAR STRAINED BACK.

June 4, 1991 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TAKING A FEMALE COUPLING OFF OF THE S AND S JEEP, THE COUPLING FELL TO THE GROUND STRAINED THE EMPLOYEE'S BACK.

June 4, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

WHILE DRIVING A SHUTTLE CAR, SHE HIT A POT HOLE IN THE HAUROAD CAUSING HER TO HIT HER BACK AGAINST THE CAR SEAT.

June 3, 1991 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE OPERATING A SCOOP WITHE HIS ARM OUT OF THE OPERATORS COMPORTEMENT DRAGGING A PIECE OF CURTAIN HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT ARM BETWEEN THE SCOOP AND RIGHT RIB.

June 1, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE ANTIOCH MAIN EAST AT 10802. THE ROOF FALL DID NOT ORIGINATE IN A INTERSECTION. THE ROOF FALL DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE PASSAGE.

May 28, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

BREAKING CONCRETE BLOCKS WITH HAMMER AND CONTACTED A LOOSE BAND THAT HOLDS BLOCKS TOGETHER WITH BACK OF LEFT HAND CUTTING IT.

May 28, 1991 KY · Coal timberman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS HLEPING TIMBER ON ANTIOCH BELT & MOVED SCOOP & LOAD OF TIMBERS. WHEN HE WENT TO GET OUT OF SCOOP HE HIT RIGHT ELBOW ON SCOOP CANOPY.

May 24, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ROCK WAS WEDGED IN HEAD ROLLER CHUTE. EMPL LIFTED ONE END OF ROCK & STRAINED BACK. ROCK WAS 2' X 3' X 8".

May 21, 1991 KY · Coal welder HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED SAID SHE WAS LIFTING RUB RAIL AND IT HIT A COVER ON THE MINER AND CAUSED THE RUB RAIL NOT TO GO IN PLACE.SHE THEN HAD TO LIFT IT AGAIN SHE SIAD THIS LIFTING CAUSED HER BACK TO HURT ALS O PAIN IN RIGHT LEG.

April 26, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

OTHER AND EE WERE CHANGING HEAD SHAFT ASSY. ON THE FEEDER AS THEY LIFTED THE SHAFT ASSY TO POSITION FOR MOUNTING HE EXPERIENCED A PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK SHAFT ASSEMBLY APP 300 PLUS LBS.

April 25, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE HELPING MIENR MOVE INTO #5 ENTRY, HE LIFTED THE CABLE TO HANG ACROSS #4 ENTRY, AND HUR THIS LOWER BACK.

April 23, 1991 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS CUT TING A BLOCK FOR FITTING INTO THE SIDE OF A BRATTICE NEXT TO THE RIB HE HAD HIS HAND ON THE EDGE OF THE BLOCK WHEN HE STARTED TO HIT THE BLOCK WITH THE BACK SIDE OF THE AXE AXE HIT THE SIDE OF H IS LEFT HAND ON THE BASE OF HIS THUMB

April 4, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING CRAWER OUT OF DUST BOX ON PINNER THAT WAS OVER FULL DURING CLEANING PULLED SOMETHING IN LOWER NECK.

March 11, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE ROCK FROM HAUL ROAD,SHE REALIZED SHE COULD NOT MOVE IT ALONE SO SHE ASKED (NAME) FOR HELP.POSSIBLE STRAIN TO ABDOMEN AREA.

March 8, 1991 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HOISTING
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PULLING SLACK OUT OF THE HOIST ROPE, THE ROPE TIGHTENED AND HE TREID TO LIFT THE ROPE OVER THE SIDE OF A GUIDE ROLLER. HIS RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE ROPE AND THE ROLLER. CUT HIS MIDDLE FINGER.

March 5, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ADDITIONAL LOST DAYS DUE TO SUBSEQUENT TREASMENT OF PREVIOUS INJURY. FIRST DAY ABSENT, 3-5-91. FILED AS A RECURRENCE.

February 20, 1991 KY · Coal loader head operator, roscoe operator OTHER
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

02-20-91FILED AS RECURRENCE TO PREVIOUS INJURY.THIS LATE REPORT IS FILED DUE TO AN INTERCOMPANY AUDIT CONDUCTED BY ISLAND CREEK.

February 11, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Island Creek Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE REPORTED TO THE OPERATOR ON 2-11-91 THAT HE WAS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY TO CORRECT A DISEASE PROBLEM TO HIS KNEE. REPORTS FROM HIS SURGEON STATE THAT HE IS SUFFERING FROM A DEGENERATIVE ARTHR ITIC CONDITION. THIS REPORT IS FILED AS OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS AS NO TRAUMATIC EVENT OCCURRED.

January 3, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

SLIPPED WHILE TRYING TO GET ON THE BELT AND HIT LEFT KNEE ON BELT ROLLER.

January 1, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED ON THE ANTIOCH EAST RETURN AT D11199 94FT OUTBY 40FTLX18FTWX4FTH ROOF FALL WAS NOT IN AN INTERSECTION ROOF FALL DID NOT IMPEDE VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF WORKERS

1990 · 31 incidents

December 6, 1990 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE RECLAIMING A STOPPING; A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE SHOULDER.

November 30, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

LOOSE ROCK FELL AND STRUCK RIGHT SHOULDER, TOP OF HAND, SKINNED FINGER AND SHOULDER.

November 19, 1990 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A OIL CAN FROM SUPPLY CAR, CAN WAS WEDGED TIGHT. HE JERKED HARD ON CAN AND THE HANDLE CAME OFF CAUSING PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT OF CHEST.

November 17, 1990 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

MINER WAS CUTTING OVERCAST BETWEEN #2 AND #3 ENTRIES,MINER HUNG UP.VICTIM WAS PUTTING RAILS UNDER MINER WHEN A LOOSE ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD.

November 15, 1990 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOVING CONCRETE BLOCK BY HAND EMPL STRAINED LOWER BACK. FILED AS REOCCURRENCE TO PREVIOUS INJ.

November 8, 1990 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ON BELT LINE. 2 WEST OFF 2 MAIN SOUTH 15 CROSSCUT SPAD 10461. 40X18X4 HIGH BOLTED WITH 4FT FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. DEVELOPED 11-89. WAS TIMBERED. SLIPS VISIBLE WITH WATER DRIPS.

October 14, 1990 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS RUNNING SCOOPY AND WAS GOIKNG TO BACK DRAG A RIB, HE WAS CLEANING IT TO BUILD A BRATTICE, WHEN HE WENT TO SWING THE SCOOP BRACKET, HE PINNED INJURED'S FOOT AGAINST THE RIB.

October 4, 1990 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

ENROUTE TO MINER WITH CAR HIT HOLE IN ROAD BOU NCED UP HIT HEAD ON CANOPY

September 26, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PREPARING TO SHART BOLTING, WHEN DRAW SLATE FELL FROM ROOF AND CUT HIS LEFT ARM.

September 25, 1990 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING DOWN THE CAT WALK ENTERING THE MINE, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE CAT WALK, BRUISED BOTH KNEES.

September 24, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

LET HIS CANOPY DOWN AND A PIECE OF ROCK 2 1/2 " WIDE AND 2 1/2" LONG AND 4 1/2" THICK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE PINS AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD AND HURT HIS NECK.

September 21, 1990 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IT HAD BEEN RAINING ALL DAY AND NIGHT AND THE CAT WALK WAS A LITTLE WET. HE SLIPPED AND FELL CAUSING PAIN AROUND THE HIP AREA.

September 20, 1990 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PRYING ON A SUPPLY CAR COUPLING CATCH WITH A PRY BAR. THE BAR SLIPPED AND THE EMPLOYEE OVER EXTENDED HIS LEFT ELBOW.

September 20, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING BANDS WITH SIDE CUTTERS ON PIN TRAILER.THE BAND POPPED UP AND CUT HIS RIGHT THUMB.

September 20, 1990 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING ON THE MINER CABLE, EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. REPORTED AS A REOCCURRENCE OF A PREVIOUS INJURY.

September 6, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELLA DN HIT HIM ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

September 4, 1990 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE WATCHING THE MINER CUT THROUGH A CROSS-CUT A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL FROM THE ROOF(3'X2'X6") STRIKING HIS RIGHT KNEE.THE ROCK HIT HIS HEAD FIRST AND SLID DOWN HIS BACK STRIKING HIS KNEE .

August 23, 1990 KY · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UN COUPLING CARS WITH PRYBAR CARS UNCOUPLED BAR WENT DOWN ARM WENT BACK STRAIN TO L ARM AND ELBOW

August 22, 1990 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

PUSHING A SHUTTLE CAR WITH A SCOOP, THE SCOOP RODE UP ON THE CAR THEN BOUNCED TO THE MINE FLOOR THROWING INJURED AGAINST SCOOP CANOPY. INJURED GOT A BUMP ON HIS HEAD.

August 16, 1990 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WAS PULLING WASH DOWN HOSE ON MINER AND HOSE HUNG ON ROCK, HE JERKED ON HOSE AND WHEN IT CAME LOOSE HE HIT CORNER OF PIN PLATE PINNED TO ROOF PLATE PUNCTURED RIGHT HAND.

August 16, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Island Creek Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN RIDING OUT ON A MANTRIP THEY WENT UNDER AN AIRLOCK AND A HOLE IN THE CURTAIN CAUGHT HER LEFT ELBOW,PULLING HER BACKWARDS OVER THE SEAT AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HER LEFT ARM,BACK AND NECK.

August 4, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRIVING SPROCKET WITH SLEDGE HAMMER A PIECE OF METAL SHEARED OFF SPROCKET & EMBEDDED IN RIGH LEG

July 25, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPTING TO CALIBRATE TORQUE VALVE ON LEE NORSE PINNER POT WHEN WRENCH CAME LOOSE AND HIT LEFT FOREARM.

July 6, 1990 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS REPORT IS FILED AS A REOCCURRENCE OF A PREVIOUS BACK INJURY. INJURED HAS BEEN UNDER DOCTOR'S CARE FOR PREVIOUS INJURY, BULGING DISC.

June 16, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS STEOOUBG DIWB IFF IF #4 UNIT'S TAILPIECE, WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT CREELED TURNING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

June 7, 1990 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE "A" BELT, 75' INBY THE DRIVE. THE FALL MEASURED 25' LONG, 18' WIDE, 3' HIGH. THE FALL OCCURRED DUE TO DETERIORASING ROOF AND FLOOR CONDITIONS.

May 30, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Island Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A PINNER CABLE FROM THE BOLTER REEL & STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK