Mining Incidents

Emilie No 1 Mine Coal

Controlled by Robert E Murray
Elderton, Armstrong County, PA  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 3600821

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1996–1999
Latest incident
Dec 1999
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2001
1
inspections on record
10
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 10 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2001 Q2 0 0 0
2000 Q3 312 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 910 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 2,691 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

1999 · 24 incidents

December 29, 1999 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS DIRECTING THE REAR WARD MOTION OF THE WHILE FLAT BED WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE UNDER THE SNOW AND FELL ON W-65 SELF-RESCUER, ON THE RIGHT SIDE.

November 17, 1999 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AMBC AND WAS TRMAMING UNDER A CABLE. THE EMPLOYEE REACHED UP TO LIFT THE CABLE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE CABLE DID NOT GET CAUGHT ON THE MACHINES CANOPY. IN DOING SO, HE G OT HIS LEFT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TOP AND THE CANOPY, INJURIN GHIS MIDDLE FINGER.

November 3, 1999 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 11-3-99, EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT DURING THE COURSE OF HIS REGULAR DUTIES THAT HE SUFFERS PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER WHEN HE PULLS OR LIFTS WITH HIS RIGHT ARM. EE REPORTS THAT THE SYMPTOMS HA VE BEEN BOTHERING HIM FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. THE EE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BURSITIS AND HAS BECOME DISABLED FROM WORK, EFFECTIVE 11-4-99.

November 2, 1999 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Rubbed or abraded

ON 11/03/99, THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT KNEE BECAME REDAND SWOLLEN. HE WORKED IN #1 EAST ROOMS LEFT SECTION ON 11/02/99, IN WHICH EMPLOYEE DID A LOT OFCRAWLING. THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED THE REDNESS AND SWELLING TO HIS EMPLOYER ON 11/04/99. ON 11/05/99, THE EMPLOYEE WAS DISABLED FROM WORK, DUE TO BEING DIAGNOSED WITH PATELLAR BURSITIS.

October 13, 1999 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN #3 ENTRY I A1 BUTT. HE SLIPPED AND FELL, TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE, JARRED HIS LOWER BACK AND NECK, AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON THE BOTTOM. HE RETURNED TO WORK HIS NEXT S CHEDULED SHIFT. ON 10-22, THIS EMPLOYEE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

October 6, 1999 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO PRY A BROKEN SHIM OUT OF A CAT PAD. WHILE DOING SO, THE PRY BAR HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH. HE SUSTAINED TWO CHIPPED TEETH, REQUIRING REPAIR.

September 20, 1999 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE STRUCK HIS BACK ON A PANEL INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT OF AN MBC. HE WAS REPOSITIONING HIMSELF WHEN HE STARTED TO GET WET FROM BOTTOM WATER IN A HOLE.

September 18, 1999 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE BOLTING IN THE SOUTHWEST MAINS SECTION, THE EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT FOREARM BETWEEN THE BOOM AND THE ROOF. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING DRILL STEEL THAT WERE STUCK IN THE ROOF.

August 3, 1999 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 8-3-99 EMPLOYEE REPORTED NUMBNESS, TINGLING, AND ACHING IN HIS RIGHT HAND AND FINGERS. HE REPORTS THAT THIS HAS BEEN BOTHERING HIM FOR APPROX1 1/2 YEARS. EMPLOYEE DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNN EL SYNDROME. EMPLOYEE BECAME DISABLED 10-18-99, DUE TO HAVING SURGERY PERFORMED TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION.

July 15, 1999 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTIN A PIECE OF SCALE FELL; & STRUCK THESAFETY POST DEFLECTED OFF THE SAFETY POST & STRUCK EE ON THE RIGHT ANKLE. ON 7/26/99 EE DIAGNOSED WITH A BONECHIP FRACTURE EE STARTED MISSING TI ME FROM WORK DUE TO INJURY 8/9/99

July 7, 1999 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING IN A MUDDY AREA AND REPORTS THAT HIS LEFT KNEE POPPED. HE DID NOT REPORT THIS UNTIL THE NEXT DAY. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UP TO 11/22/99; AT WHICH TIME HE WAS DISABLED FROM WORK BY A PHYSICIAN TO HAVE SURGERY PERFORMED TO REPAIR A TORN MENISCUS. DATE DISABILITY BEGAN -- 11/22/99.

June 29, 1999 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 06/29/99, EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH NUMBNESS AND TINGLING IN BOTH OF HIS HANDS. HE HAS SINCE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SNNDROME AND HAS BECOME DISABLED FROM WORK, EFFECTIVE 0N 09/13/99, DUE TO HAVING CORRECTIVE SURGERY PERFORMED.

June 23, 1999 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED THAT HE PULLED HIS KNEE WHEN HIS FEET WERE STUCK IN MUD. HE REPORTED THIS TO HIS EMPLOYER ON 6-26-99. ON 8-6-99, THE EE PRESENTED DR.'S SLIPS DISABLING HIM. THE MINE WAS IDLE FOR M INER'S VACATION 7-24-99 TO 8-6-99, INCLUSIVE. HEWAS NOT SCHEDULED FOR WORK DURING THIS TIME. THE EE'S DISABILITY BEGANB ON 7-23-99. THE EE'S DISABILITY WAS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL 8-6-99.

June 21, 1999 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL APART 12" ROUND METAL VENT PIPE WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 19, 1999 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Rubbed or abraded

EE REPORTS THAT HIS RIGHT KNEE IS SWOLLEN AND TENDER. EE SAYS THAT THIS HAS BEEN BOTHERING HIM FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS. EE WORKS IN A WORKING SECTION ON HIS KNEES FREQUENTLY. ON 5/21/99, HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BURSITIS.

May 13, 1999 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Contact with electrical current

EE REPORTED THAT HIS RIGHT KNEE IS SWOLLEN & SORE ON 5/14/99 EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BURSITIS EE FEELS THAT THIS IS RELATED TO HIS REGULAR WORK DUTIES.\

March 25, 1999 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE, ALONG WITH FIVE OTHER EE S WAS CARRYING A 45' CABLE. HE WAS CARRYING THE PLUG OF THE CABLE WHEN HE PULLED ONE DIRECTION AND THE OTHERS PULLED THE OTHER DIRECTION. HE SUFFERED A CONTUSION O N HIS RIGHT WRIST. EE REPORTED THIS INCIDENT TO HI EE TWO DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. EE STARTED MISSING TIME FROM WORK ON 3-30-99.

March 18, 1999 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE REPORTS THAT HE STRAINED HIS TESTICLES WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT UP A TOP CHAIR IN 1 EAST ROOMS WORKING SECTION. EE STARTED TO MISS TIME WORK ON 3/22/99

March 9, 1999 PA · Coal lampman, lamp person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ON 3-9-99, EE WAS WALKING IN THE SUPPLY YARD. HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL, LANDING ON HIS LEFT HIP. HE SUFFERED FROM PAIN IN HIS LEFT HIP AREA AND LOWER BACK. ON 4-30-99, THE EE GAVE HIS EE A D R'S EXCUSE, EXCUSING HIM FROM WORK ON 4-27,28,29, 1999 DUE TO THIS INJURY. THE EE CONTINUED TO WORK FROM THE DATE OF THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 4-27-99, MISSING 3 DAYS OF WORK.

March 7, 1999 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOFFALL OCCURRED IN #3 ENTRY IN SOUTHWEST MAINS AREA APPROX. 65 FEET OUTBY SSN 4623. THE FALL IS 800 FT OUTBY THE WORKING FACES. IT FELL ON A POWER CABLE AND A CONVEYOR BELT. DIMENSIONS ARE APPROX. 50'X30'X5'. VENTILATION WAS NOT INTERUPTED. THE ROOF WAS INITIALLY SUPPORTED WITH 4' RESIN ROOF BOLTS. ALL ACCESSES WERE TIMBERED OFF AND THE FALL WAS CLEANED UP AND SUPPORTED.

February 16, 1999 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED WHILE WALKING AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. THE EE WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH A TORN MENISCUS WHICH REQUIRES SURGICAL REPAIR. EE STARTED MISSING TIME FROM WORK ON 3-26-99.

January 13, 1999 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BOLTING CROSS CUT 3-4 IN 1 EAST RMS., THE EE HAD HIS FOOT BETWEEN THE BOTTOM & THE FOOT JACK. HE LOWERED THE FOOT JACK ONTO HIS FOOT. HE SUFFERED 3 FRACTURED TOES

January 12, 1999 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 1/12/99 EE REPORTED TO HIS EMPLOYER THAT HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOZED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROM IN BOTH OF HIS HANDS. AS OF 1/21/99 THIS EE HAS BEEN DISABLED FROM WORK DUE TO HAVING SURGERY FOR THIS CONDITION. THE EE REPORTS THAT HE HAS HAD THIS CONDITION FOR 2 YEARS

January 8, 1999 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EE INADVERTENTLY STEPPED ONTO A FIRE VALVE OUTLET HANDLE. THIS CAUSED THE VALVE TO TURN ON, STARTLING HIM. THIS CAUSED HIM TO JUMP OUT OF THE WAY. IN DOING SO, HE BUMPED HIS KNEE ON AN UNKNOWN OBJECT. EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 1-13-99.

1998 · 71 incidents

December 16, 1998 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUSH A 4' RESIN BOLT INTO THE TOP BY HAND. THE EE HAD THE BOLT ALREADY BENT AND WHEN HE WENT TO PUSH THE BOLT INTO THE TOP, IT SPUN AROUND CAUSING THE EE TO FALL. THE EE S TRUCK HIS LEFT SHOULDER ON THE BOTTOM.

November 14, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE IN #3 ENTRY OF SOUTHWEST MAIN SECTION, EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF SCALE ON HIS RIGHT FACIAL CHEEK. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY.

October 28, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CRAWLING ON BOTTOM IN SOUTH MAINS ROOMS. EE REPORTS THAT HIS LEFT FOOT STUCK IN THE MUD AND HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK. EE DID NOT REPORT THIS TO HIS EMPLOYER UNTIL 11-2-98. EE STARTED MISS ING WORK ON 11-2-98 AS WELL.

October 22, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED PAIN, NUMBNESS AND TINGLING IN HIS LEFT HAND. HE SAID HE HAS BEEN SUFFERING FROM THIS FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. EFFECTIVE 11/23/98, THIS EE HAS BEEN DISABLED FROM WORK DUE TO SURGERY BEING PERFORMED. "OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS"

October 20, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OCCURRED IN #3 ENTRY OF SOUTH MAINS, APPROXIMATELY 130' INBY SSN#4529. FALL DIMENSIONS A RE APPROXIMATELY 35' X 20' X 8'. FALL WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS. A CLAY VEIN IS PRESENT IN FALL LOCATION. THE ACCESS TO THE FALLWAS CRIBBED OFF. THIS ENTRY WILL NO LONGER BE ADVANCED.

October 20, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A BUNDLE OF PLATES TO MAKE MORE ROOM FOR SUPPLIES. WHEN HE LIFTED THE BUNDLE HE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

October 17, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING HIS SHIFT ON 10/17/98 EE REPORTS THAT HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. THE EE RETD TO WORK ON HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT ON 10/19/98 HOWEVER ON 10/20/98 THE EE STARTED MISSING WORK HE IS BEING TREATED FOR TENDONITSIS.

October 16, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCURRED IN 1 HEADING IN SOUTH MAINS APPROX. 120' INBY SSN4531. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 25'X19'X6'. ROOF WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' RESIN ROOF BOLTS. A CLAY VEIN IS EVIDENT IN THE FALL CAVITY. ROOF AT FACE WAS NOT COMPLETELY SUPPORTED YET, WHEN THE FALL OCCURRED. IT PULLED OUT 3 TO 4 ROWS OF BOLTS. ALL ACCESSED WERE TIMBERED OFF.

October 14, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK IN MOUTH, WHEN A VALVE ARRANGEMENTIN THE FRESH WATER SUPPLY LINE POPPED OUT OF THELINE. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY

October 5, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 10-6-98, EE REPORTED THAT HE HAS BEEN DISABLED FROM WORK, DUE TO BEING DIAGNOSED WITH TENDONITIS, EFFECTIVE ON 10-5-98. OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

October 1, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TRIPPED OVER A TRACK TIE, CAUSING HIM TO FALL. WHEN HE FELL HE BENT HIS MIDDLE FINGER LEFT HAND BACKWARDS. THIS HAPPENED IN 7 WEST TRACK CHUTE AREA.

September 28, 1998 PA · Coal transit man, surveyor/transit worker STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE KNEELING ON BOTH KNEES TO LOOK THROUGH TRANSIT, EE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND ALSODOWN HIS LEFT LEG. EE WORKED 9/29/98, HOWEVER HE MISSED 9/30/98 AND 10/1/98. EE RETD TO WORK 10/2/98

September 24, 1998 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE #3 ROOM OF SOUTH MAINS RMS EE WAS CARRYING A REMOTE CONTROL CONSOL OFF TO THE SIDE. HE REPORTS SOMETHING UNUSUAL MOVE IN HIS BACK CAUSING PAIN. HE RECEIVED CIROPRACTIC TREATMENT.

September 22, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE BOW TIE ROOMS OF SOUTH MAINS SECTION. FALL OCCURRED ONE XCUT OUTBY SSN 4367. ROOF HAD TAKEN WEIGHT AND HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' HYTEC ROOF BOLTS AND 4' RESIN BOLT S. THIS AREA ALSO HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH CRIBS.THE FALL CONTINUED ON 9-28-98. TOTAL DIMENSIONS OF FALL AREA APPROX. 225' X 18-20' X 6-14'. CAUSE OF FALL DUE TO UNCONSOLIDATED STRATA IN ROOF.

September 21, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING INTO SOUTH MAINS ROOMS SECTION ONTHE JEEP ROAD, EE STEPPED INTO A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

September 15, 1998 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ON 9-15-98 EE WAS WALKING ALONG 1 EAST RMS. TRACK SUPPLY POINT. EE SLIPPED ON THE BOTTOM AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE. EE REPORTED THIS INCIDENT TO HIS EMPLOYER ON 9-19-98, AND BECAME DISABLED FROM W ORK EFFECTIVE ON 9-22-98.

September 3, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PRYING ON A BAR TO HOLD CHAIN IN PLACE. WHEN THE CHAIN WAS JOGGED, THE BAR CAUGHT ON THE SHUTTLE CAR DECKING, CAUSING THE BAR TO STRIKE THE EE IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD, BEHIND RIGHT EAR. MEDICAL-NO LOSRT TIME.

September 2, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING STRUCTURE OUT OF THE MUD. HE REPORTS THAT HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK. MEDICAL NO LOST TIME

August 31, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING THROUGH XCUT 3-4 IN A-1 RMS SECTION. EE WALKED INTO AN OFFSET LIP IN THE TOP AND JAMMED HIS NECK. ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1998, EE REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT THAT HE WAS TREATED BY A CHIROP RACTOR.

August 31, 1998 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HIS RIGHT HAND FINGERS BECAME WEDGED BETWEEN A WALKING STICK THAT HE CARRIES AND THE RIB. ALL 4 FINGERS ON HIS RIGHT HAND WERE LACERATED. HIS PINKY FING ER WAS FRACTUREE.

August 31, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP A BELT TEMPLATE TOOL, THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK, DUE TO THE TEMPLATE BEING STUCK IN THE MUD.

August 25, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE REPORTS THAT WHILE HELPING ANOTHER EE ROLL A PRE-ROLLED 100' SECTION OF BELT TO ONE SIDE OF AN ENTRY TO ANOTHER, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THIS CLAIM IS UNDER INVESTIGATION DUE TO A QUESTIONABLE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUND THIS REPORT. THE EE WORKING WITH HIM WAS NOT AWARE OF AN INJURY OCCURRING EITHER.

August 25, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE REPORTS THAT HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE WALKING ALONG BELT CONVEYOR. WHEN HE FELL HE REPORTS THAT HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON A PIECE OF FRAMEWORK. REPORTS PAIN IN ELBOW AREA. HE BECAME DIS ABLED FROM WORK ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1998.

August 24, 1998 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTS PAIN WHILE PERFORMING HIS UTILITY LABORER DUTIES. EE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSE WITH MILD DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS & NARROWING OF THE L-5 - S-1 JOINT SPACE. EE STARTED TO MISS WORK BEGINNING 8 -25-98.

August 24, 1998 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD BY A PIECE OF SCALE IN A-1 ROOMS SECTION. EE WAS BENT OVER CLEANING UP DEBRIS.

August 18, 1998 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP A FULL BUCKET OF BITS (U71'S) IN A-1 ROOMS SECTION. EE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR THIS CONDITION UNTIL 8-24-98. THIS IS NOW CONS IDERED LOST TIME FROM WORK, EFFECTIVE 8-24-98.

August 4, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PREPARING TO THROW A TRACK SWITCH AT 5 NORTH TRACK SWITCH, EE STUMBLED, THIS CAUSED THE EE TO TWIST HIS LEFT KNEE. EE STARTED TO MISS TIME FROM WORK ON 8-6-98 FOR THIS CONDITION.

July 18, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS DISCOVERED BY THE MINE EXAMINER ON HIS WEEKLY RUN. FALL OCCURRED IN #5 ROOM ON 1 EAST ROOMS, 2 CROSSCUTS OUTBY SURVEY STATION 4043. FALL IS APPROXIMATELY 100' X 19' X 5'-6'. FALL DID NOT IMPEDE TRAVEL OR VENTILATION. FALL WAS ORIGINALLY SUPPORTED BY 4' RESIN GROUTED BOLTS. CAUSE OF THE FALL UNKNOWN. ALL ACCESSES TO FALL HAVE BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

July 8, 1998 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING HEAVY WET COAL ONTO BELT WHEN HE FETL PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY.

July 6, 1998 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING ON 4/3 CABLE, EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCEDPAIN IN HIS BACK. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY.

July 2, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON JULY 2, 1998 EE REPORTED THAT HE WAS BOTHERED WITH NUMBNESS AND TINGLING IN BOTH HANDS SINCE 2/4/97. ON JUNE 29, 1998 HE WAS TESTED FOR CARPAL TUNNEL. ON OCTOBER 15, 1998 EE REPORTED THAT H E WILL BE OFF FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME DUE TO SURGERY ON OCTOBER 20, 1998. "OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS"

July 1, 1998 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON 4/0 CABLE AND STRAINED HIS LEFT KNEE.

July 1, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN SOUTH MAINS IN #3 HEADING OF 7 WEST APPROX 60 FT OUTBY SSN#4179. FALL MEASURES APPROX 30FTX19FX51/2 FT. ROOF WAS PREVIOUSLY SUPPORTED WTH 4 FT RESIN BOLTS AND I BEAMS ALL ACCESSES TO THE FALL WERE TIMBERED OFF. CAUSE OF THE FALL TO UNCONSOLIDATED STRATA.

June 29, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE THREW BOTTOM STRUCTURE AND IT LANDED ON HIS LEFT FOOT. EE REPORTED THAT HE SUFFERED A FRACTURED TOE TO HIS EE ON JULY 1, 1998.

June 24, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE GETTING INTO SCOOP COMPARTMENT, EE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE STRUCK HIS LEFT SIDE.

June 8, 1998 PA · Coal pumper OTHER
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE EXPERIENCED CHEST PANIS DURING THE LAST HALF OF THE SHIFT, HE FINISHED WORKING THE SHIFT AND LEFT THE MINE PROPERTY, ON 6-9-98, THE EE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR CHEST PAINS SYMPTONS. SOMEWHERE B ETWEEN 6-9-98 AND 6-11-98 THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A HEART ATTACK. IT WAS MADE KNOWN TO THE EE THAT THE EE SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK ON JUNE 11, 1998.L

June 8, 1998 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A BEAM, EE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. EE REPORTED THIS TO HIS EE ON JUNE 9, 1998. EE SAW CHRIOPRATOR FOR A MUSCLE STRAIN.

June 5, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF SCALOE ON THE RIGHT FOOT. EE RECEIVED 3 STICHES.

May 28, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HANDLING WOODEN CRIB BLOCKS WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 25, 1998 PA · Coal lampman, lamp person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING WITH A PUSH BROOM IN HIS HAND, WHILE WALKING THE PUSH BROOM TANGLED BETWEEN HIS FEET AND A BENCH, CAUSING HIM TO FALL, STRIKING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. 6-10-98 EE REPORTED TO HIS EE THAT HE RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT ON JUNE 9 1998.

May 18, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING 4"X10' RAILS AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 11, 1998 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT WHILE WALKING IN 1 EAST ROOMS HE WAS WALKING IN A BOOM HOLE AND STRUCK AN OFFSET AND JAMMED HIS NECK. EE DID NOT REPORT THIS TO HIS EMPLOYER UNTIL 5-14-98 - MEDICAL TREAT MENT NO LOST TIME.

April 21, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 4-21-98, THE EE REPORTED PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN HIS RIGHT HAND AREA. ON JUNE 4 1998 THE EE REPORTED PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN HIS LEFT HAND AREA. ON JUNE 18, EE REPORTS THAT HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SNYDROME ON BOTH OF HIS HANDSON JUNE 25 EE WAS DISABLED BY A PHYSICIAN FOR THE CONDITION.

April 21, 1998 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRAVELING ALONG #4 BELT ENTRY, MUD SPLASHED INTO EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE EMPLOYER ON APRIL 27, 1998. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY.

April 2, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING IN SOUTH MAINS HEADINGS WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. ON MAY 13, 1998 THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED TO HIS EMPLOYER THAT HE WAS RECEIVING MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR THIS INJURY NOW MAKING THIS A REPORTABLE CLAIM. NO LOST TIME

March 13, 1998 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

WALKED INTO AN OFFSET ALONG THE RIBLINE. EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE JAMMED HIS NECK AND BACK. ACCIDENT REPORTED TO HIS EMPLOYER ON APRIL 24, 1998.EMPLOYEE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON APRIL 24, 1 998. NO LOST TIME MEDICAL.

March 13, 1998 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE TRAVELING OUT OF THE MINE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF SCALE INJURING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER

March 12, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING TOGETHER A CHAIN LINK AND STRUCK HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER WITH HIS HAMMER. MEDICAL NO LOST TIME

March 12, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE INTAKE NEAR SURVERY SATTION #3497 IN SOUTH MAINS SECTION. IT WAS FOUND AT APPPROX 9:00AM DIMENSIONS ARE APPROX 88'X19'X10'X12. AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH A 6' HYTECH BOLTS AND 6" IBEAMS. ROOF STRATA BEING UNCOLIDATED DETERMINED TO CONTRIBUTE TO FALL.

March 3, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING SUPPLIES AND HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER ON A CHAIN. "MEDICAL NO-LOST TIME"

February 28, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN SOUTH MAINS SECTION IN CROSS CUT 1-0 ADJACENT TO SSN#3344. DIMENSIONS ARE APPROX. 40' X 18' X 6-7'. FALL WAS DUE TO SLIPIN THE STRATA. FALL WAS BOLTED WITH 6' HY-TECH B OLTS. FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR TRAVEL.NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED.

February 27, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS FOUND BY EXAMINER IN #5 HEADING AT SURVEY STATION #3649. FALL STARTED IN INTERSECTION AND EXTENDED INTO CROSS CUT 4-5 DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY 45' X 18 X 10-12' FALL DUE TO UNCONS OLIDATED STRATA IN THE ROOF FALL WAS SUPPORTED WITH 6 FOOT HYTECH ROOF BOLTS. FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR TRAVEL. NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED.

February 26, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON METAL POST AND SUFFERED A SORE NECK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT INCIDENT TO EMPLOYEE UNTIL MARCH 3, 1998.

February 23, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE REPORTS THAT WHILE BENDING 4' BOLTS, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK.

February 19, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING INTO 1 EAST ROOMS SECTION, EE SLIPPED AND STRAINED A LIGAMENT IN HIS LEFT THIGH AREA.

February 19, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

ON FEB 19, 1998 EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING STRAPS OFF OF A BEAM WHEN A PIECE OF SCALE STRUCK HIM ON HIS LEFT SIDE LOWER BACK. ON JULY 8, 1998 EMPLOYEE SOUGHT THE TREATMENT OF A MEDICAL PHYSICIAN. ME DICAL TREATMENT ONLY.

February 7, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE REPORT THAT WHILE DRAGGING 12" PIPE, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

February 2, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT AN INTERSECTION IN #1 ENTRY IN SOUTH MAINS SECTION APPROX 40'INBY SURVEY STATION #3344. FALL WAS SUPPORTED WITH 6' HY-TECROOF BOLTS. FALL MEASURES APPROX 40'X20'X10'. A CUTTER ALONG THE LEFT HAND RIB CONTRIBUTED TO THE FALL OCCURRING. FALL DID PARTIALLY COVER UP ANEIMCO SCOOP.

January 28, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN SOUTH MAINS SECTION BETWEEN SHIFTS AND WAS DISCOVERED BY THE SECTION FOREMAN AT APPROX. 4:30 PM. FALL IS LOCATED IN #2 ETNRY APPROX. FROM 130' SURVEY STATION #3342. DIM ENSIONS ARE @ 30' X 30' X 8' TO 10'. AREA WAS PREVIOUSLY SUPPORTED WITH 6' HY-TECH ROOF BOLTS. FALL CAUSED DUE TO UNSOLIDIFIED STRATA IN THE ROOF. ALL ACCESSES TO THE FALL WERE TIMBERED OFF.

January 21, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING ON A BOARD THAT WAS NAILED TO A PALLET. THE BOARD SPRUNG BACK AND A NAIL IN THE BOARD PUNCTURED HIS FINGER. EE STARTED MISSINGWORK ON 1/23/98 DUE TO THIS INJURY

January 16, 1998 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING OUT A CLIP ON A ROLLER AND CLIP STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT EYE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THIS UNTIL 1-29-98. MEDICAL- NO LOST TIME.

January 16, 1998 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED NUMBNESS IN HIS FINGERS AND THUMBS WHILE PERFORMING HIS NORMAL JOB DUTIES.

January 12, 1998 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING AND WALKED INTO A CABLE HANDLING BRACKET. EE REPORTS HE STOVED HIS NECK.

January 12, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS BENDING A BOLT, WHILE DOING SO, EE SLIPPED AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT WRIST.

January 8, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE CLOSED TOOL BOX LID ON HIS RIGHT HAND RING FINGER, CAUSING A FRACTURED FINGER TIP.

1997 · 73 incidents

December 31, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTS PAIN IN HIS RIGHT WRIST,WHILE BENDING 4' RESIN BOLTS.

December 27, 1997 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A WOODEN PLANK, AS HE WAS PULLING, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT SIDE.

December 23, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS FOUND BY PRE-SHIFT EXAMINER IN B-MAINS AREA AT CROSSCUT 62, FALL DIMENSIONS ARE @8"H, 40'L, 20'W. ROOF WAS SUPPORTED WITH 6' INSTAL BOLTS, WITH SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPPORT IN PLACE. ACCESSE S TILMBERED OFF. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. CAUSE DIE TO UNCONSOLIDATED SLIP IN THE ROOF. FALL IS NOT AFFECTING VENTILATION.

December 15, 1997 PA · Coal belt cleaner, picker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON A BAG OF ROCKDUST AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LEFT HIP AREA. MEDICAL NO LOST TIME

December 7, 1997 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PUMP JACK, THE JACK SLIPPED ADN EMPLOYEE JUMPED BACK OUT OF THE WAY AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

December 3, 1997 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING PIECE OF SLATE AND FELT PAIN AT HIS UPPER BACK AND SHOULDER AREA.

December 1, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A FULL 5 GALLON OF OIL, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK. MEDICAL NO LOST TIME.

December 1, 1997 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING HOOKING CABLE ONTO A J-HOOK HANGER. HE SLIPPED, HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER ON THE HOOK.

November 21, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1 EAST SECTION IN THE CROSS CUT 2/3 CONTINUING ACROSS 2/1 AND INTO CROSS 2/1. THE FALL IS APPROXIMATELY 6' HIGH, 18'WIDE AND 100' IN LENGTH. THE AREA WAS BOLTED WIT H 4' FULL GROUTED BOLTS, NO CLAY VEINS OR CUTTERS WERE VISIBLE PRIOR TO THE FALL.

November 10, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS SANDING TRACK & STRUCK HIS INDEX FINGER ON A COUPLER.

November 6, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE, SLIPPED AMD FELL AMD STRUCK HIS LEFT KNEE ON RAIL IN THE SUPPLY YARD. THIS ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED 12-3-97. MEDICAL NO LOST TIME.

October 30, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING WHILE USING A TORCH TO CUT COAL CHAIN WHEN A PIECE OF HOT SPRAK HIT HIM IN HIS LEFT EAR.

October 30, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN BELT HEADING, THE EMPLOYEE HIT HIS HEAD ON BELT HANGER, JAMMING HIS NECK.

October 25, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PARKED HIS MANTRIP AT BOTTOM, SET BRAKE AND STARTED TO GET OFF THE MANTRIP, AS HE WAS GETTING OFF THE MANTRIP, THE BRAKE DISCHARGED AND THE MANTRIP DRIFTED, THE EMPLOYEES LEFT FOOT WA S BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE AND FRAME, HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT HERE AND HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEES

October 21, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING ANOTHER BOLT, THE BAND THAT SURROUNDS THE BOLTS CAME OUT OF THE MUDDY BOTTOM AND FLICKED A PIECE OF MUD INTO THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE, HIS EYE BECAME IRRATATED.

October 20, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING A 4' ROOF BOLT, WHEN HE RECEIVED A PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK.

October 18, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CHANGING DOLLY WHEELS IN A-1 ROOMS RIGHT. PIN WAS TIGHT GOING IN, HAD OT HIT IT WITH HIS HAMMER, A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF AND HIT BESIDE HIS RIGHT EYE NEXT TO NOSE.

October 17, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE CROSS CUT 3 TO 4 OF SOUTH MAINS HEADINGS. THE FALL IS 8-10 FOOT HIGH - 18 WIDE AND APPROX. 40' IN LENGTH. THE AREA WAS CROSS BARRED ON 4' CENTERS AND BEAMED BETWEEN THE CROSS BARS. AREA HAS A LARGE CLAY VEIN. THEFALL WAS FOUND ON PRESHIFT FO THE 12:01 AM SHIFT. BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES WERE NOTIFIED.

October 17, 1997 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DOING A PRESHIFT EXAMINATION, WHEN HE PRESHIFTED THE THREE WHEELER CHARGER AREA STOP TO HAND 2" DISCHARGE LINE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS PACK.

October 16, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF CANVAS OUT OF MUD AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. ON 10/22 & 10/24 EESAW A CHIRPRACTOR. EE REPORTED THIS TO EMPLOYER 12/19/97. MEDICAL NO LOST TIME

October 13, 1997 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-ON 10-13-97 EMPLOYEE REPORTED PAIN IN BOTH HANDS. ON 01-19-98 EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING TIME FROM WORK FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME, AND HAD SURGERY ON HIS LEFT HAND AREA. OCCUPATIONAL ILLNES S.

October 12, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE HAD HIS FEET AGAINST RFM AND WAS PULLING ON MBC AND MINER CABLE TO GET IT UNSTUCK WHEN HE FELT ACHING IN HIS RIGHT GROIN AREA. LATER HE PULLED OXYGEN AND ACCETYLENE CART TO WORK SITE AND FELT SAME SENSATION.

October 10, 1997 PA · Coal inspector HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE BENT OVER WITH A TWISTING MOTION TO PICK TWO CASES OF SODA, WHEN SOMETHING POPPED IN HIS LOWER BACK, CAUSING NUMBNESS IN LEFT LEG AND BURNING IN HIS RIGHT HAMSTRING AREA.

October 1, 1997 PA · Coal rock duster HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING PICK UP FULL SECTION RAIL WITH 3 OTHER EMPLOYEES AND HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. AS TIME WENT ON THE PAIN GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE.

October 1, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

THE ROOF FALL IN SOUTH MAINS WORKING SECTION MMU019 BETWEEN THE 1201 AND 801 AM SHIFTS. NO WINESSES. LOCATED IN THE LAST OPEN X CUTS 5-6. 125' INBY SURVEY STATION 3242 IN 5 HEADING. AN UNCONSO LDATED CLAY VEIN AND SLICKENED SIDED SOAP STONE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FALLS OCCURRENCE. PRIOR TO THE FALL, BOTH ACCESSES TO THIS X CUT WERE CRIBBED OFF. THE PLACE WAS BOLTED WITH 6 TO 8 H LECH B

September 25, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

WASING GOING TO THE PHONE AND HAD TO TRAVEL THRU THE CANVAS AND THERE WAS A CHANGE IN HEIGHT WHICH CAUSED A LEDGE WHICH THE EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON. CAUSING A PAIN IN HIS NECK.

September 23, 1997 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING DOWN A LOOSE PIECE OF DRAW ROCK BETWEEN LAST BOLT AND ATRS WHERE NEXT BOLT ON L/H SIDE WOULD GO (FIRST BOLTING THIRD ROW) WHE ROCK FELL IT HIT A DRILL STEEL THAT WAS STICKI NG OUT OF SIDE TRAY & THE END OF THE DRILL STEELCAME UP AND HIT CAUGHT HIM UNDER HIS JAW ON R/H SIDE CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACK

September 18, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF AREA WAS ONE WHERE A LARGE SLICKEN SIDED CUTTER HAD FALLEN OUT. AREA WAS BOLTED WITH AT LEAST 6' HY-TEC BOLTS SOME 9 FOOT BOLTS ALSO STRAPS AND HEADERS. CROSS CUTS 3X4 AND 4X5 WERE OFF SE T ALREADY TO TRY AND PREVENT MORE STRESS ON THE ROOF. LOCATION WAS IN 4 ENTRY-SOUTH MAINS HEADING 30'-40' INBY SURVEY STATION 3212. APPRO 18'LX18'WX9' HIGH.

September 17, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ROOF BOLTS WERE LAYING ALONG THE RIB, EE WAS ON HIS LEFT KNEE AND WAS LOADING 4' RESIN BOLTS FROM THE RIB ONTO THE BOLTER, WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT HIP/GROIN AREA.

September 16, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 5 ENTRY OF A-1 HEADINGS AT SURVEY STATION 2583. THIS FALL IS ADJACENT TO A-1 RMS RIGHT INTAKE ESCAPEWAY. THIS FALL DID NOT INTERUPT TRAVEL OR VENTILATION TO THE SEC TION. AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS. FALL WAS 20'W X 22'L AND 6' TO 7' IN HEIGHT.

September 15, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE LOADING BELT STRUCTURE FROM PREVIOUS SETUP IN 1 WEST, THE EE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RITH ARM [NEAR ELBOW] WHEN PULLING A PIECE OF STRUCTURE THAT WAS STUCK IN THE MUD. "MEDICAL-NO LOST TIME"

September 15, 1997 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SQUATED DOWN IN A CATCHER TYPE POSITION, CLEANING HIS COMPARTMENT ON HIS SHUTTLE CAR. WHEN HE WENT TO STAN-UP, HE COULD NOT STRAIGHTENED OUT.

September 12, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

UNLOADING STRUCTURE, FELT PAIN IN MIDDLE OF BACK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING TIME FOR THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 9-22-97.

August 29, 1997 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS DRAGGING CANVAS IN #3 HDG. TO HANG UP, TWISTED LOWER BACK. MEDICAL - NO LOST TIME.

August 27, 1997 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

RUNNING SHUTTLE CAR HIT A BUMP, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND NECK. "THIS MAN DID NOT START TO LOSE TIME UNTIL SEPT. 12, 1997" FOR THIS INJURY.

August 21, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EE WAS LOADING A HUB TO A 3 WHEELER FROM MANTRIP, SMASHING RING FINGER ON RT. HAND BETWEEN HUB & FRAME OF WHEELER. "MEDICAL NO LOST TIME"

August 18, 1997 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS HOLDING CHAIN LINK ON MINER WHILE ANOTHER EE WAS POUNDING IT TOGETHER. A PIECE OF METAL FRAGMENT FLEW FROM THE IMPACT & STRUCK EE ON THE CHEEK, CAUSING A PUNCTURE WOUND. DIAGNOSIS OF FR AGMENT OF METAL IN CHEEK WAS MADE ON 8'27'97. WAS REMOVED 9/3/97. MEDICAL - NO LOST TIME.

August 18, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS WORKING AT PUTTING THE CONVEYOR CHAIN ON THE MINER BACK TOGETHER. HE WAS LIFTING CHAIN & POUNDING LINKS TOGETHER WHEN HE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. "MEDICAL NO LOST TIME"

August 12, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLDING A 36" PIPE WRENCH ON DRILL STEEL TO LOOSEN IT, THE OPERATOR ROTATED THE STEEL THE WRONG DIRECTION CAUSING THE WRNECH TO STIKE THE EE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE.

August 7, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CHANGING BITS ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF THE BIT FLEW OFF OF THE BIT AND STRUCK HIS SAFETY GLASSES LENS, CAUSING THE LENS TO SHATTER, EITHER THE FRAGMENT OF THE BIT OR PIEC E OF GLASS OR BOTH INJURED HIS RIGHT EYE.

August 4, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE DROPPING THE BOOM ON THE RT SIDE OF BOLTER, EE WAS TURNING OUT TOWARDS THE TRAM WHEN HE SLIPPED, HE FELL TOWARDS THE DRILL BOOM, CAUGHT HIS RT INDEX, MIDDLE AND RING FINGERS BETWEEN THE SAFETY POST AND BOOM. HIS LEFT HAND WAS ON THE DOWN PRESSURE LEVER EXERTING DOWN PRESSURE ON THE BOOM, CRUSHING THOSE FINGERS.

July 31, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE SOUTH MAINS HEADING SECTION AT PROJECTION DISTANCE 3166 IN #3 & CROSS CUT 2/3 PLACES. THE FALL IS APPROX 60' L, 8' H, & 20' W. THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' HYTEC BOL TS ON REDUCED CENTERS. A CUTTER WAS PRESENT IN THE AREA OF THE FALL. MINE MANAGEMENT INTENDS TO CLEAN THE FALL UP.

July 23, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP USING A ROCK BAR TO PUT DRIVE INTO MINER HAD TO LIFT WITH ARMS AND BACK BECAUSE OF HEIGHT.

July 22, 1997 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A RUB RAIL OFF SO HE COULD CLEAN DEMISTER ON MINER ALONG WITH THE OPERATOR. WHEN THEY DROPED THE RUB RAIL AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON LEFT FOOT.

July 21, 1997 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING A BOTTOM BELT ROLLER WHEN HIS FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BELT RAIL AND BRACKET, PINCHING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

July 10, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CROSSING BELT, WHEN HE STEPPED ON BELT RAIL, HIS FOOT SLIPPED, WHEN LEFT FOOT HIT THE GROUND HE TWISTED HIS KNEE. MEDICAL NO LOST TIME ACCIDENT

June 19, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BENDING A BOLT ON T-BAR, FELT PAIN IN BACK BETWEEN THE SHOULDER BLADES.

June 18, 1997 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LAYING TRACK IN S. MAINS HEADINGS, EMPLOYEE WA SPUTTING TIES ON RAIL, HE WEN TO PULL TIE OVER TOO ATTACH TO RAIL WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN LEFT UPPER ARM.

June 17, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOLTING IN CROSS CUT 3-2 AND TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE HANDLING A BOX OF RESIN.

June 16, 1997 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

UNLOADING SUPPLIES AND A PIECE OF ROCK CAME DOWNFROM ROOF HITTING EMP ON RIGHT ELBOW. MEDICAL - NO LOST TIME.

June 2, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF IN THE AREA HAD BEEN BAD AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT HAD BEEN SET. ROOF BEGAN WORKING OUTBY THE CRIBBED AREA. THE 12:01 CREW WAS IN PROCESS OF DELIVERING ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS WHEN FALL OCCURRED . FALL IN IN #2 ROOMS A-1 ROOMS AT 4+10 TO 4+50 PROJECTION MARKS. FALL IS 20'W, 4.5 - 5'H, 40-50' L. AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 4' FULL GROUT RESIN BOLTS.

May 6, 1997 PA · Coal pumper DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP REPORTED TO ME THAT HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LEFT CHEST WALL MYOSITIS. EMP IS A PUMPER AND REGULARLY LIFTS AND DRAGS PUMPS THROUGHOUT THE MINE IN LOW. EMP REPORTS HE FEELS THIS IS JOB RELATED . EMP DID NOT START TO MISS UNTIL 5-3-97

April 29, 1997 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE TOOK COVER PLATE OFF AND SET IT ON TOP OF THE MINER. WHILE PULLING SLACK WASHDOWN HOSE THE PLATE FELL OFF MINER AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF THE RIGHT HAND THAT WAS RESTING ON THE RUB RAIL.

April 22, 1997 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING BACK TO SHUTTLE CAR, WALKED INTO LIP OF THE OVERCAST AND JAMMED HIS NECK.

April 14, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS MOVING BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 8, 1997 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS MINING #1 ROOM WHEN ROCK BROKE OUT OF CUT AND FOLLOWED BETWEEN BOLT PATTERN AND STRUCK EMP. EMP WAS BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH ROW OF BOLTS BACK FROM FACE.

March 26, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS GREASING LOW BELT TAIL BEARINGS AND WHEN HE MOVED FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER HE TRIPPED OVER PULL CHAIN AND PULLED HIS LOWER BACK. NO LOST TIME. EMP RECEIVED CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT.

March 18, 1997 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE FOUND A BAD SPLICE ON 1 EAST BELT. HE SHUT THE BELT OFF, HE CUT A PIECE OF BELT OFF THE SPLICE. WHILE CUUTTING OFF THE FLAPPING PART OF BELT, THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIM ON HIS LEFT FOR EARM. HE RECEIVED STITCHES.

March 17, 1997 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP BEGAN EXPERIENCING PAIN IN LEFT ELBOW. WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING ACCUTE TENDONITIS OF THE LEFTELBOW. BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 3-25-97. OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

March 11, 1997 PA · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

JACKING A SUPPLY CAR BACK ON TRACK, JACK SLIPPED CATCHING FINGERS BETWEEN JACK AND COUPLER. JACK WAS ON TOP OF RAIL.

March 10, 1997 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS TURNING AROUND IN HIS SEAT, AND FELT A PIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. EMP DID NOT START TO MISS WORK WITH THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 4-11-97.

March 4, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STACKING CEMENT BLOCKS & ONE FELL OFF THE PILE STRIKING HIS LEFT INSTEP CAUSING PAIN. EE FINISHED THE SHIFT. THE EE'S FIRST DAY OFF WITH THIS ACCIDENT WAS THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1997.

February 21, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING IN A MUDDY AREA, A PIECE OF BELT WAS LYING THERE AND WHEN HE STEPPED ON IT HE SLIPPED TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

February 19, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING NORMAL WOR ACTIVITY EE HAS EXPERIENCED PAIN IN BOTH HANDS. EE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. THE EE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 5/20/97. "OCCUPATION ILLNESS"

February 13, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WORKING ON CONVEYOR CHAIN, HE STRUCK CHAIN WITH HAMMER. A PIECE OF CHAIN STRUCK HIM IN HIS NECK. MEDICAL - NO LOST TIME.

February 1, 1997 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS STEPPING OUT OF THE MOTOR & SLIPPED ON ICE ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM. EE DID WORK THE ENTIRE SHIFT, BUT HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE & FELL ONTO THE BOTTOM. EE STATRED MISSING WORK ON MONDAY , FEBRUARY 3, 1997.

January 31, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THROWING CRIB BLOCK OFF CART AT SEAL, EE OVER EXTENDED HIS SHOULDER. THIS EE DID NOT START TO MISS WORK UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1997.

January 13, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WALKING FORM THE DRILL STATION TO THE TRAM STATION WHEN HE PLANTED HIS LEFT FOOT AND FELT A POP IN HIS KNEE FOLLOWED BY CONTINUAL PAIN.

January 6, 1997 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

CAVE IS IN B-MAINS ROOMS. FALL IS FROM THE LAST OPERN CROSS CUT IN NO.3 INBY AND FROM NO.3 TO NO4 THROUGH CROSS CUT 3 TO 4. FALL IS ABOUT 61/2' HIGH AND 35' WIDE

1996 · 32 incidents

December 18, 1996 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP THE BELT LINE FOR 1 EAST ROOMS WHEN HIS RIGHT LEG GOT STUCK IN THE MUD AND HE TWISTED HIS KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT START TO MISS WORK FOR THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL THUR SDAY.

December 16, 1996 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING 3-WHEELER, EMPLOYEE RAN OVER ROCK LOCKING WHEEL AND WHIPPING STEERING WHEEL AROUND STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON WRIST.

December 7, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE B-1 SECTION AT THE FACE AREA OF #3 HEADING EXTENDING 4' OUTBY THE LAST OPEN CROSS CUT 3/2 AND INTO THE LAST OPEN CROSS CUT 3/2 TO 5' FROM #2 ENTRY. FALL IS APPROXIMAT ELY 6 TO 7' IN HEIGHT, 20' WIDE AND 40' IN LENGTH. AREA SUPPORTED 6' & 9' INSTAL BOLTS. SECTION IS CURRENTLY INACTIVE. NO PERSONS IN AREA AT TIME FALL OCCURRED. FALL FOUND BY EXAMINER 3-11 SH

December 4, 1996 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS JACKING SUPPLY CARS ON TRACK WHEN HANDLE SLIPPED STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SIDE OF JAW.

December 1, 1996 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELOING PUT END RING ON MINER WHEN IT FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE LEG. EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3,1996.

November 26, 1996 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING STARTED UP WHEN KNEE POPPED PUT. EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1996.

November 22, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 1 WEST ROOMS SECTION. FALL WAS IN THE NUMBER 3 ENTRY, TWO CROSS CUTS INBY SPAD #2178. FALL WAS 18FT WIDE, 60 FT LONG AND 5 TO 6 FT HIGH.

November 17, 1996 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP HAMMER AND A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL OFF RIB AND HIT TOP OF RT HAND. EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON MONDAY, NOV 18, 1996.

October 21, 1996 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING NORMAL JOB ACTIVITIES, EE EXPERIENCES NUMBNESS IN HAND AND FOREARM. EE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL NOVEMBER 4, 1996. "OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS"

October 12, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

CAVE WAS IN B-MAINS ROOMS. STARTING AT SURVEY STAION #2043 IN NO. 5 ENTRY AND EXTENDING TO NOL. 3 ENTRY THRU CROSS CUT 5 TO 4. CAVE WAS 18'WX80'LX 4 1/2 TO 5'H.

October 1, 1996 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS PUTTING A SPACER IN A CAT DRIVE WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL DISLODGED FROM THE SPACER AND STRUCK HIM IN THE RT WRIST.

September 25, 1996 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING IN MUD EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER CABLE AND FELL. WHEN HE REACHED OUT TO CATCH HIMSELF HE INJURED HIS WRIST. EMPLOYEE DID NOT STASRT MISSING WORK UNTIL MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1997.

September 12, 1996 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING PIN OUT OF CENTER SECTION OF SCOOP, WITH HYD JACK. JACK SLIPPED OFF OF PIN, HIT EE ON RT SIDE. THE EE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 9-18-96.

August 6, 1996 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TAKING OLD BATTERY OUT OF 3 WHEELER WHEN HE FELT A SLIGHT PAIN IN LEFT HIP. EE DID NOT START MISSING WORK FOR THIS INJURY UNTIL DECEMBER 31,1996.

July 13, 1996 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE PINCHED FINGERS BETWEEN MACHINE AND RIB.

June 9, 1996 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS PULLING DRILL STEEL OUT OF BOTTOM AFTER DRILLING FOR TAIL PINS. THE STEEL WAS STUCK AND WHEN IT CAME LOOSE HE STRUCK LEFT ELBOW AGAINST THE ROOF. EE DID NOT START MISISNG WORK UNTIL 6- 24-96.

June 7, 1996 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SCOOPING OLD BELT LINE WHEN 2" PLASTIC PIPE HOOKED ON SIDE OF SCOOP. THE PIPE THEN LET GO HITTING HIM ON THE FACE AND NOSE.

June 4, 1996 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS HAVING SUBPATELLAR BURSITIS. THIS IS DUE TO REPETITIVE TRAMA DURING NORMAL WORK ACITIVITY.

May 22, 1996 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE EXPERIENCED NUMBNESS IN RIGHT HAND AND FOREARM, AFTER NORMAL ACTIVITY. REPETIVE MOTION TYPE WORK.

May 19, 1996 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAVELING IN TROLLED JEEP WHEN IT WENT OFF TRACK, AT WHICH TIME IT WENT DOWN ON THE RAIL, HITTING A JOINT IN THE TRACK CAUSING IT TO STOP SUDDENLY. EMPLOYEE WAS THROWN FORWARD AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE POLE HOLDER.

May 16, 1996 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A SPINDLE WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL DISLODGED FROM HIS HAMMER STRIKING HIM ON THE FORHEAD.

May 11, 1996 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM TRAM WAY WHEN HE PINCHED HIS FINGERS BETWEEN SCOOP AND ROCK.

May 9, 1996 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

AFTER ARRIVING OUTSIDE AT SHIFT END, EE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

April 22, 1996 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HELPING TAKE DOWN AN OVERCAST. WHEN THE LAST PANEL WAS TAKEN DOWN, BLOCK FROM THE WING WALL CAME FREE, FALLING AND STIKING EE, PUSHING HIM INTO OTHER PANELS.

April 12, 1996 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING MINER CABLE IN SCOOP WHEN HE FELT PAIN AND DISCOMFORT IN HIS LOWER BACK. DID FINISH THE SHIFT. STARTED LOSING TIME ON 5-7-96.

April 2, 1996 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RUNNING A TEN TON MOTOR AND WAS EXITING THE DRIFT WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW DIRT OFF THE TOP OF THE MOTOR AND A PIECE CAUGHT IN HIS LEFT EYE. EE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

March 11, 1996 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED SWELLING IN ARM DURIN GNORMAL WORK ACTIVITY DUE TO REPETITIVE MOTION. DIAGNOSED AS TENDONITIS.

March 7, 1996 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Accident type, without injuries

FALL IN B-4 SECTION IN CROSSCUT 1 TO OLDS WORKS. FALL STARTS ABOUT 25 FT. FROM SPAD 1308 IN NO. 1 ENTRY. FALL IS 18 TO 30 FEET WIDE, 40 FEET LONG AND 6 TO 9 FEET HIGH.

February 29, 1996 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED NUMBNESS IN HANDS DURING NORMAL JOB ACTIVITY DUE TO REPETITIVE MOTION. STARTED MISSING TIME ON 5-13-96.