Miner was pulling 4"" hose up steep bank and his right knee popped out of place then popped back in. Went to take another step and right knee popped out again. Miner waited a little bit and rested the knee, went back to work. Miner states his right knee has been hurting ever since, and on 7/11/09 he sought medical treatment in hospital ER.
Contract driller equipment dust box was not secured. When mast was lowered, the vibration caused the bottom portion of dust box to fall, striking miner on right shoulder.
While trying to keep the fuel pump motor running, employee had to climb onto Fuel Truck to start. Employee slipped and fell off back of Fuel Truck onto his right side. There was a significant sleet accumulation and freezing rain during this shift. Employee was seriously injured. Fractured Collarbone, sternum, 1 fractured rib, 2 fractured back vertebra.