Mining Incidents

Florence No 1 - Blacklick Portal Coal

Florence Mining Company · Underground
Armagh, Indiana County, PA  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 3600924

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1983–1988
Latest incident
Sep 1988
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

1988 · 37 incidents

September 3, 1988 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A TRAM MOTOR IN MINER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

August 11, 1988 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING AROUND IN SEAT OF SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK S CAR CANOPY AND THEN STRUCK LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK AREA

August 8, 1988 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE ROOF BOLT ANCHORAGE 4'&6' CONV BOLTS #3 ENTRY OF SW MAINS BETWEEN 3 & 4 MARKER OUTBY TO BELT DRIVE.SIZE OF FALL 40'LONG X 20'WIDE X 7-8'HIGH.

July 26, 1988 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

RUNNING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE PINCHED ARM AGAINST CANOPY LEG

July 21, 1988 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE PUSHED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEG HIP BACK

July 13, 1988 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A PIPE AND STEPPED BACK AND TRIPPED OVER PIPE ON BOTTOM CAUSING HIM TO FALL HURTING HIS ABCK..

July 12, 1988 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING STEPPED IN HOLE,SLIPPED HURT LEFT ANKLE.

June 21, 1988 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO LIFT GATHERING ARM BACK ON BEARINGS WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS BACK.

June 7, 1988 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PULLING MINER CABLE WHEN A ROCK FELL IN WATER HOLE SPLASHING MUD & ROCK INTO HIS RT.EYE

June 2, 1988 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL #2 ENTRY OF 2 EAST LOCATED 300 FT INBY SPAD 5085 WHICH IS IN #3 ENTRY INTERSECTION FELL APPROX 6 FT HIGH HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 4 FT RESIN BOLTS

May 6, 1988 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT AS HE WAS CUTTING CANVAS,THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

May 4, 1988 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAZ CARRYING CRIB BLOCKS WHEN ONE SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS & STRUCKHIS LEFT FOOT

April 29, 1988 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1 EAST SECTION #26 PILLAR. THE INITIAL FALL OCCURRED BEHIND THE MINER OPERATOR NEAR THE MINER TAIL SECTION STRIKING THE MINER HELPER. THE SIZE OF ROC K IS UNKNOWN. FROM THE TIME THE CREW BROUGHT THE INJURED HELPER TO THE SURFACE AND RETURNED TO THE SECTION, ADDITIONAL ROCK FELL COVERING THE MINING MACHINE.

April 29, 1988 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING THE MINER CABLE IN ORDER THAT THE MINER OPERATOR COUCOULD MOVE THE MACHINE OUT OF A FENDER WHEN THE ROOF FELL UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STRIK ING THE MINER HELPER

April 27, 1988 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT AS HE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT NEXT TO THE RIB A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD INJURING HIS NECK

April 26, 1988 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT AS HE WAS LIFTING AN 8FT POST IN WET AND MUDDY CONDITIONS HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS STOMACH

April 23, 1988 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by flying object

EMPL STATES THAT HE WAS ROCKDUSTING TRACK HAULAGE HE GOT DIRT IN BOTH EYES EVEN THOUGH HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

April 15, 1988 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT AS HE WAS REMOVING BENT COAL CHAIN FLIGHTS FROM A SHUTTLE CAR HE WAS STRETCHING TO REACH A FLIGHT WITH A TORCH WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RT LEG AND RT GROIN AREA

April 13, 1988 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT AS HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CUTTING A PIECE OF ROPE, THE RAZOR KNIFE HE WAS USING SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO CUT HIS RIGHT LEHG.

April 5, 1988 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL STATES THAT AS HE WAS PRESHIFTING B FLIGHT BELT HE SLIPPED & FELL STRIKING HIS TAIL BONE ON MINE BOTTOM.

March 28, 1988 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE APPARENTLY H IT A H OLE IN TGHE MINE BOTTOM & ST RUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANOPY

March 28, 1988 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS MOVING THE PUMPERS BUS AND HAD REMOVED THE CHAIN SECURING THE BUS TO THE TRACK APPARNETLY SOMEHAD CHAINED ANOTHER BUS TO THE ONE BEING MOVED AND WHEN THE CHAIN TIGHTENED EMP JARRED HI BACK

March 8, 1988 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT AS HE WAS SHOVELING COAL SPILLAGE AT C-BUTT HEAD HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

February 29, 1988 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE TROLLEY POLE BACK ON THE TROLLEY WIRE, HE HIT HIS LEFT HAND ON THE 3 WEST OVERCAST.

February 18, 1988 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT AS HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE HE SPRAINED HIS LEFT WRIST.FIRST DAY OFF 02/29/88.

February 10, 1988 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVEREDD IN RIGHT SIDE BLEEDER OF C-BUTT WIDTH OF THE FALL IS APPROX.20FT.HEIGHT APPROX.6FT.& THE LENGTH IS UNKNOWN RESIN BOLTS WERE INSTALLED IN THIS AREA

February 6, 1988 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT AS HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING 4" WATERLINE APART, HE PICKED UP THE WATERLINE TO SHAKE THE TWO PIECES APART, WHEN THE INBY PIECE, WHICH HAD A COUPLER ATTACHED FELL STR IKING HIS LEFT 0OOT.

February 4, 1988 PA · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS PRYING UP A TRACK TIE WITH A PRY BAR THE BAR SLIPPED FROM UNDER THE TIR CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACK AGAINST THE COAL RIB RESULTING IN AN INJURY TO HIS LOWER BAC K. 3

February 1, 1988 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT HE WAS LIFTING A PUMP OVER A PIPE LINE HE FELT SOMRTHING PULL IN HIS BACK.

January 28, 1988 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS USING A RAZOR KNIFE TO CUT BELTING THE KNIFE SLIPPED REWSULTING IN A LACERATION OF HIS LEFT THUMB

January 15, 1988 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT AS HE WAS T RAMMING THE JOY CONTINOUS MINER THE FLOATING CANOPY SUDDENLY DROPPED CAUSING AN INJURY TO THE EMPLOYEES BACK

January 14, 1988 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS OPERATING AN S&S SCOOP MOVING BELT STRUCTURE HE RAN OVER A PIECE OF STRUCTURE WHICH CAUSED THE SCOOP TO RAISE UP RESULTING IN THE EMPLOYEE STRIKING THE MINE ROOF. HEIGHT I3 THIS AREA IS 39 3/4 INCHES.

January 13, 1988 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING SCALE ROCK FROM AN ENTRY HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT WRIST.

January 4, 1988 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS WALKING3 IN #4 ENTRY OF C BUTT, AFTER HIS LUNCH BREAK WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON AN OLD

January 4, 1988 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMP STATES 7HAT HE AND ANOTHER EMP WERE LIFTING AND PULLING 7 FT TIMBER OUT OF A SCOOP BUCKET HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS RT SHOULDER

1987 · 71 incidents

December 30, 1987 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 SHOVELING COAL OFF THE HEAD OF THE CONTIUOUS MINER WHEN THE SCOOP PAN DRIFTED DOWN STRIKING HIS LEFT FOOT.

November 30, 1987 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING THE ? EAST GRID ENTRY AND TWISTED AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK AREA.

November 25, 1987 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMP STATES 7HAT AS HE WAS SETTING TIMBER IN THE 2 EAST SECTION HE INJURED HIS BACK WHEN HANDLING 7 FT AND 5 FT TIMBER

November 18, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8IN THE PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTING A BRATTICE WALL A TAN OVERCAST AND WAS REACHING FOR A CEMENT BLOCK WHEN HE TURNED AND STRUCK HIS LEFT SIDE AGAINST A STACK OF CEMENT BLOCK.

November 12, 1987 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMP STATES 7HAT HE WAS RIDING IN A CLOSED TYPE PORTAL BUS WHEN APPARENTLY THE BUS STRUCK A PIECE OF STEEL CHANNEL THAT WAS LAYING ALONG THE TRACK CAUSING IT TO STRIKE THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEFT ARM 3

November 12, 1987 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS PULLING CANVUS TOWARDS THE FACE AREA, HE STRUCK HISHEAD AGAINST A LOW SPOT IN THE MINE ROOF INJURYING HIS NECK.

November 4, 1987 PA · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS RELOADI3G ROCKDUST ONTO A TR ANSPORTER AT #1 N.W. BUTT TRACK SWITCH HE PULLED SOMETHING AND FLET PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

November 2, 1987 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT AS HE WAS CARRYING A 50 LB. BAG OF ROCKDUST INTO THE BELT ENTRY AT #7 STATION ALONG A-FLIGHT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.

November 2, 1987 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS OPERATI3G A CLOSED TYPE MANTRIP AND WHEN THE AIR LOCK DOORS WERE OPENED A PIECE OF DIRT WENT INTO HIS EYES

October 28, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS TRAMMING A SHUTTLE CAR IN 4 ENTRY OF 2 EAST HE DROVE OVER AND OFF SET IN THE BOTTOM CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANOPY STRAINING HIS NECK.

October 26, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMP STATES THAT3AS HE WAS BRINGING A PUMP OUT OF THE 1ST LEFT SECTION, HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A MAN - DOOR INJURING HIS NECK

October 22, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES3WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON HIGH VOLTAGE GUARD IN C-BUTT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS NECK EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AWAY FROM POWER CENTER WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED

October 20, 1987 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TED THAT AS HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A GAS CHECK HIS DETECTOR FELL. WHEN HE REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP THE DETECTOR A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT FOREARM. FIR ST DAY OFF WAS 10/26/87.

October 19, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL IN PROCESS3OF INSTALLING SHUTTLE CAR TIRE AND PUSHING TIRE FROM COAL RIB TO SC DURING PROCEDURE TIRE STARTED TO SLIP AND TO PREVENT IT FROM FALLING HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK.

October 3, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT AS HE WAS PUTTING A DRIVE CHAIN ON THE C FLIGHT BELT DRIVE THE CHAIN SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE CHAIN AND TOOTH OF THE DRIVE SPROCKET 3

September 21, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL WALKING SL2NG RUNWAY SLIPPED AND STRUCK LEFT SHOULDER AGAINST COAL RIB.

September 14, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS HELPING THE CARRY 7 FT TIMBER DURING THE COURSE OF THE SHIFT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SIDE GROIN AREA. AT THE END OF THE SHIFT HE NOTICED SWELLING IN THE AR EA. 3

September 9, 1987 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS SHOVELING UP LOOSE WET COAL ONTO THE BELT HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

September 8, 1987 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS OPERATING AN OPEN TYPE PORTAL BUS A PEICE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIS RIGHT ARM.

September 8, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT HE WAS OPERATING A BATTERY POWERED SCOOP HE RAN OVER A CEMENT BLOCK IN THE RUNWAY CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS BACK.

September 3, 1987 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

DURING ROUTINE 4EEKLY EXAMINATION MINE EXAMINER DISCOVERED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #4 ENTRY INTAKE OF 2ND S.FALL IS 15'LONG X 20'WIDE X 8'HIGH.

August 28, 1987 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE EMPLOYEES S7ATE THAT AS THE FINAL PUSH OUT WAS BEING MINED IN THE RIGHT FENDER OF THE NO.11 PILLAR THE ROOF FELL WITH NO WARNING.THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE 3 LEFT SECTION.

August 21, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS ASSISTING IN MOVING POWER CABLES HE WAS PULLING ON A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AND THE SLACK RAN OUT CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS RIGHT ELBOW/ARM.

August 19, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS HELPING THE ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR INSTALL ROOF BOLTS A PIECE OF ROCK ON AN OLD PLATE VIBRATED OFF STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT EAR.

August 18, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS STANDING BY THE BELT CONVEYOR USING A JABCO TO TURN THE BELT ON HE SLIPPED AND FELL TWISTING HIS LEFT FOOT.

August 17, 1987 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

MINING PUSH OUT3STUMP WHEN ROOF ROCK FELL ON FRONT OF CONTINUOUS MINER. STUMP BETWEEN NO.3 & 4 ENTRIES-SURVEY STATION 498S.

August 11, 1987 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SCOOP WAS STUCK3IN MUD. INJURED WAS STANDING ALONG RIB. WHEN SCOOP GOT OUT THE BELT ROPE WAS HOOKED TO SCOOP. THE ROPE WAS PULLED AGAINST INJURED'S LEG.

August 10, 1987 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

DURING THE WEEK5Y EXAMINATION I,NAME, MINE EXAMINER DISCOVERED A ROOF FALL IN THE BLEEDER SYSTEM OF 3 LEFT. THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS APP. 20 FT WIDE 20 FT LONG AND 8 FT HIGH. RESIN BOLTS (4F T) WERE USED IN3THIS AREA.

August 5, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EMP STATES 7HAT AS SHE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLECAR SHE HIT A BUMP IN THE RUNWAY WHICH CAUSED HER TO STRIKE HER HEAD AGAINST THE PROTECTIVE CANOPY

July 31, 1987 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMP STATES 7HAT AS HE WAS WALKING ALONG THE CLEARANCE SIDEOF D FLIGHT BELT NEAR THE 2ND SOUTHEAST BELT HEAD HE LIFTED HIS HEAD UP, STRIKING THE 8 IN WATER LINE WITH TOP OF HIS HEAD

July 27, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMP STATED THAT3HE WAS SETTING TIMBERS IN THE #73 STUMP, A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE BOTS AND STRUCK HIM ON RT HEEL

July 23, 1987 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STATED THAT3AS HE WAS LEAVING OUT OF A 21 SC PULLING ON A CORD TO ACTIVATE THE FEEDER, HE TWISTED AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

July 16, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 GETTING READY TO SAW A ROOF SUPPORT TIMBER WHEN HE STEPPED BACK AND FELL OVER A POST STRIKING HIS BACK AGAINST A CAP PIECE THAT WAS STICKING UP BETWEEN TWO TIMBERS

July 16, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 LOADING ACETYLENE AND OXYGEN TANKS IN THE BUCKET OF A SCOOP WHEN HE SLIPPED CAUSING A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

July 8, 1987 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT HE WAS IN A SEMI KNEELING POSITION HELPING A PUMPER COUPLE UP A 2 INCH LINE AND WAS USING A KNIFE TO CUT THE PIPE. HE BEGAN TO SLIDE ON THE LOOSE MATERIAL THAT HE WAS ON AND AS HE TR3ED TO MOVE THE KNIFE AWAY FROM HIS BODY HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT LEG.

June 23, 1987 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS BENDING A BOLT HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

June 15, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS HELPING A MECHANIC TO INSTALL FLIGHTS IN THE COAL CHAIN, A FLIGHT FELL OUT O F THE COAL CHAIN SLOT AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND.

June 15, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS WALKING INTO THE BELT HEAD OF THE 1 N.W. BUTT BELT HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE DOOR FRAME.

June 13, 1987 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT HE WAS REPLACING BELT ROLLERS WHEN HE STEPPED TO TAKE A REST WHEN HE STARTED TO WORK AGAIN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 10, 1987 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS OBSERVING MINING OPERATIONS THE CONTINOUS MINER CAME IN CONTACT WITH A 7 FT TIMBER CAUSING IT TO FALL STRIKING THE VICTIM THE PUNCTURE WOUND WAS CAUSED BY A NAIL THAT WAS 1ROTRUDING FROM THE TIMBER

June 8, 1987 PA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS WALKING INTO THE 2 EAST SECTION HE TWISTED WHICH RESULTED IN A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 4, 1987 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT HE WAS WALKING TOWARDS THE ENND OF THE TRACK AT THE END OF THE SHIFT HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

May 29, 1987 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MINING TH9 FINGAL PUSHOUT FENDER OFF THE INITAL T SPLIT IN THE #8 PILLAR THE ROOF FELL PREMATURELY. ROOF FELL ON CONT MINER. THE SIZE OF FALL APPROX 20X10X20 2 EAST SECTION

May 21, 1987 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

TWO ROOF FALL W9RE OBSERVED DURING A ROUTINE EXAMINATION AT THE FACES OF 3 TO 4 WHICH IS IN THE BLEEDER SYSTEMS FOR THEE-BUTT SECTION. THE FALLS OCCURRED BETWEEN THE DAYLIGHT SHIFT TUESDAY AND THE DAYLIGHT S2IFT ON THE 21ST. THE FIRST AREA WAS APP. 20 FT. LONG 20 FT WIDE HEIGHT 6 FT., 2ND AREA 20 FT LONG, 20 FT WIDE HEIGHT.

May 21, 1987 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL AND HEADLIGHTS ON THE OFF STANDARD SHUTTLE CAR WHRN HE RAISED UP AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF.

May 20, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS THROWING A BOX OF RESIN ON TO A SHUTTLE CAR HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

May 20, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS LIFTING A 7' TIMBER, THE TIMBER BECAME CAUGHT ON ANOTHER 7' TIMBER CAUSING DOWNWARD PRESSURE TO BE APPLIED TO HIS RIGHT WRIST AND FOREARM AREA.

May 18, 1987 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS STALLING A FRRFBOLT HE STRUCK HIS SHOULDER AGAINST THE MINE ROOF CAUSING A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 15, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS OPERATING AN S&SSCOOP AND DESENDING A STEEP GRADE IN THE #2 ENTRY OF BUTT THE HUB BROKE ON THE BACK WHEEL CAUSING THE SCOOP TO LOSE ITS BRAKES.THE EMPLOYEE F ELT PAIN IN HIS3GROIN AREA AS HE WAS PUSHING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.

May 8, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT AS HE WAS UNLOADING PARTS FROM THE BUCKET OF THE S&S SCOOP HE SLIPPED WHILE STANDING IN THE BUCKET INJURING HIS RT KNEE

May 6, 1987 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS ACTING AS A MINER HELPER AND STANDING NEAR A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE, THE CABLE WAS TIGHTENED WHEN THE SHUTTLE CA R MOVED CAUSING HIM TO BE STRUCK BY THE CABLE AN D FLIPPED TO TH9 GROUND.

May 6, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS WALKING FROM A T&T PUMP, HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE ROOF IN THE AREA NEAR THE SECTION POWER CENTER.

April 22, 1987 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP STATES THAT3AS HE WAS PULLING ON A PO 60 STICK THAT WAS BEING USED TO HOLD VENTILATION CANVAS N PLACE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS MIDDLE BACK AND HAD DIFFICULTY BREATHING. THE CANVAS WAS HEAVY A AND AS A RESULT3WAS HEAVY

April 21, 1987 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCURR9D IN NON WORKING AREA OF THE MINE. FALL WAS APPROX 10X30X20 FALL IN THE INTERSECTION OF J ENTRY 2 RTR IN LINE WITH 5 ENTRY OF 2 LEFT

April 16, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS SHE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR T RAVELING TOWARDS THE FACE AREA SHE HIT A DIP IN RUNWAY JAMMING HER NECK AGAINST THE CANOPY

April 10, 1987 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TED THAT HE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE AND WALKING BACKWARDS WHEN HE HEARD A CRACKING SOUND FROM HIS LEFT KNEE. HEALSO STATED THAT HE DID NOT SLIP OR TRIP.

April 10, 1987 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS WALKING ALONG THE B-FLIGHT BELT HE SLIPPED OFF A WOODEN BRIDGE AND JAMMED HIS RIGHT HAND ON A BELT CHAIN.

April 9, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYE STA7ES THAT AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PRY A SET OF WHEELS FROM A PORTAL BUS, THEY SUDDENLY BROKE LOOSE STRIKING THE ROCK BAR HE WAS USING AND CAUSING THE ROCK BAR TO STRIKE HIS RT FO OT. 3

April 3, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR HE HIT A HOLE IN THE RUNWAY RESULTING IN AN INJURY TO HIS BACK.

March 31, 1987 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS MOVING A 4/3 MINER CABLE HE WENT TO THROW THCABLE TO THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

March 25, 1987 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS INSTALLING A 4 FT. ROOFBOLT AND ATTEMPTING TO SPIN THE BOLT,THE BOLT STRUCK HIS RIGHT THUMB.

March 23, 1987 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF RESTARTING PUMPS HE WAS OPENING A VALVE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 18, 1987 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS WALKING INTO THE SECTION HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A ROOF BOLT INJURING HIS NECK.

March 12, 1987 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS WALKING AROUND A WATER HOLE IN NO.4 ENTRY OF THE FIRST LEFT SECTION HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

March 5, 1987 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

DURING A ROUTIN9 EXAMINATION OF THE BELT THE MINE EXAMINER OBSERVED THE ROOF IN THE C-BUTT BELT ENTRY SAGGING IT WAS DECIDED TO DANGER THE AREA OFF AND LET THE ROOF FALL THIS AREA IS NOW BEIN G CLEANED UP AN8 WILL BE RESUPPORTED

February 26, 1987 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TED THAT AS HE WAS RIDING IN AN OPEN TYPE PORTAL BUS THE POLE CAME OFF THE TROLLEY WIRE AND STRUCK THE ROOF. A PIECE OF ROCK DISLODGED AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT KNEE.

February 21, 1987 PA · Coal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS PULLING AN 8 INCH WATER LINE TOGETHER WITH A RED DEVIL THE CHAIN BROKE STRIKING HIM AND CHIPPING A FRONT TOOTH

February 17, 1987 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

DURING A ROUTIN9 EXAMINATION OF THE FACE AREAS THE FOREMAN NOTICED A DETERIORATING ROOF CONDITION IN THE CROSSCUT 3 TO 4 THE ROOF FELL LENGTH 95 FT WIDTH 18 FT AND HEIGHT 8 FT TO 10 FT

February 11, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS RIDING IN AN OPEN TYPE PORTAL BUS,THE BUS STARTED TO SLIDE AND THE VITIM JUMPED OUT OF THE BUS AND LANDED IN MUD.

January 6, 1987 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS INSTALLING BELT AND WAS BENDING DOWN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

1986 · 32 incidents

December 18, 1986 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT AN 18 FT STEEL RAIL HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

December 12, 1986 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL DISCO5ERED ALONG D-FLIGHT BELT.CAVE 45''-50' LONG X 18'WIDE 10-12'HIGH AT PEAK.FALL IS LOCATED BETWEEN #4 & #5 STATION.

December 3, 1986 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE STATES T2AT AS HE WAS MOVING MATERIAL HE FELT PAIN IN HIS CHEST AREA.

November 1, 1986 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

DURING THE COUR8E OF EXAMINING THE CLYDE BUTT #2 ENTRY THE SAFETY INSPECTOR DISCOVERED A ROOF FALL THIS FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE MORNING ON 128-86

October 30, 1986 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE HAD JUST PICKED UP A BUNDLE OF CAP PIECES AND STARTED TO WALK WHEN HE STRUCK A HEADER BOARD WITH HIS CAP LAMP INJURYING HIS NECK

October 20, 1986 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS WALKING FROM A PORTAL BUS TO THE MINE LAMP HOUSE HE TRIPPED IN A SMALL HOLE & FELL

October 6, 1986 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 INSTALLING A SPILLBOARD WHEN THE BELT STARTED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST THE FEEDER

September 19, 1986 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE BACK AND WAS WALKING BACKWARDS HE FELL INTO A HOLE TWISTING AND JAMMING HIS LEFT KNEE

September 15, 1986 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL HELPING PU5L 40'' 5 PLY MINE CONVEYOR BELT OVER C-FLIGHT BELT DRIVE PULLED TOO HARD AND INJ RIGHT ARM AND ELBOW.1ST DAY OFF 11-25-86.

September 6, 1986 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMP WAS BEN7 OVER OVSERVING AN EMPLOYEE PUTTING OIL IN A SHUTTLE CAR A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 2" X 4" X 6" FELL FROM AROUND A ROOF BOLT AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD

August 27, 1986 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 WORKING AT THE #3 STATIONB ALONG THE 2ND S E BELT I.NAME STATES THAT SOME ROCK BEGAN TO FALL AND HE RAN INTO A CROSSCUT STRIKING A ROOF BOLT THAT WAS PROTRUDING FROM THE MINE ROOF 3

August 14, 1986 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCC6RED IN THE #3 ENTRY OF 2 RIGHT THE FALL WAS APPROX 6 FT HIGH AND 130 FT LONG THE FALL RESULTED IN AN 8 INCH WATER LINE BEING BROKEN

August 2, 1986 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMP WAS USI3G A JACK TO PUT THE TANK TYPE ROCK DUSTER BACK ON THE TRACK WHEN THE JACK SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS BACK

July 29, 1986 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TESTHAT AS HE WAS OPERATING AN OPEN TYPE TRACK VEHICLE, A SMALL PIECE OF SULFUR FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND GOT INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFTY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF THE ACC3DENT.

July 25, 1986 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

VICTIM WAS OBSE9VING ROOFBOLTING OPERATIONS IN THE X-CUT 4TO5 IN THE FIRST LEFT SECTION I.NAME WAS POSITIONED FACING FACE AREA ON ROOFBOLTER HELPERS SIDE OF THE MACHINE & HAD HIS LEFT HAND ON THE SUPPORT BRA7ING FOR BOLTER ARM AS THE BOLTER HEAD WAS MOVED I.NAME HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN BRACING & THE ARM

July 10, 1986 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS OPERATING THE 11 TON GOODMAN MOTOR HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHVEHICLE ON WET RAILS.THE EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM THE MOVING VEHICLE INJURING HIS LEFT LEG.

June 30, 1986 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS RI8ING IN OPEN BUS WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING LEFT SIDE OF FACE.

June 24, 1986 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 REMOVING A ROOF BOLTS DRILL STEEL FROM THE MINE ROOF.THE FIRST STEEL CAME OUT NAND AS HE REACHED UP TO GET THE 2ND STEEL THAT STEEL FELL OUT OF THE ROOF STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE' S LEFT HAND. 3

June 4, 1986 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS H E WAS CLEANING THE 1ST EAST BELT ENTRY HE TWISTED AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK AREA.

May 9, 1986 PA · Coal superintendent POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

THE EE STATES T2AT HE WAS RIDING IN AN OPEN TYPE PORTAL BUS & WAS GOING PAST A VENTILATION CONTROL DOOR. THE DOOR SUDDENLY BEGAN TO CLOSE &T HE EE STUCK HIS FOOT OUT TO STOP IT. HIS FOOT B ECAME CAUGHT BE7WEEN THE DOOR & THE PORTAL BUS.

May 6, 1986 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE STATES 7HAT AS HE WAS SHOVELING LOOSE WET COAL ONTO THE #1 -1 EAST BELT HE FLET A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK & RIGHT GROIN AREA.

May 1, 1986 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT AS HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE HE TWISTED AND PULLED HIS LOWER BACK

April 14, 1986 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 WALKING AROUND A MANTRIP BUS WHEN HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE AND FELL.

April 7, 1986 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING AN OPEN TYPE PORTAL BUS WHEN TROLLEY POLE CAME OFF THE TROLLEY WIRE SWUNG AROUND & STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD

April 3, 1986 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS INSTALL3NG A 6' BOLT WITH A MAT WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF. THE ROCK STRUCK THE MAT RESULTING IN THE MAT CUTTING HIS LEFT ARM

March 21, 1986 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT AS HE WAS WALKING IN NUMBER 5 ENTRY HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST AN EXTENSION OF A DISCHARGE PIPE FROM A DE-WATERING HOLE DISCHARGE PIPE WAS EXTGENDED APPROX 5 INCHES FROM MINE ROOF FIRST3DAY OFF 040786

March 17, 1986 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCC6RRED IN #3 ENTRY OF SO WEST MAINS THIS AREA IS APPROX 800 FT OUTBY D FLIGHT BELT HEAD THE FAL LMEASURED 15X20X10

March 13, 1986 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT WHILE DRAGGING CANVAS IN THE 4 RIGHT SECTION HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE HEIGHT IN THE AREA 46IN TO 48IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO MINE MANAGEMENT ON 031986

January 30, 1986 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 HOLDING A LONG MAT UP AGAINST THE ROOF WHILE THE LEFT SIDE. OPERATOR I NAME WAS INSTALLING A BOLT DURING THRUS PRODEDURE A PIECE OF ROCK AND 6 INCH WIDE, 2 1/2 FT LONG AND 2 I NCH THICK FELL 8TRIKING I NAME.

January 8, 1986 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEES W9RE IN THE PROC ESS OF PULLING THE BELT THROUGH THE BELT HEAD WITH A COME-A-ALONG THE VICTIM PUSHED DOWN ON THE RELEASING MECHANISM AND HIS LITTLE FINGER OF HIS THE LEFT HAND CU AGHT ON THE TEE7H OF THE COME-A-ALONG

January 4, 1986 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCUR9ED IN #3 ENTRY TRACK ENTRY OF SW MAINS 3 X-CUTS OUTBY D FLIGHT BELT HEAD.THIS FALL HAS IMPEDED PASSAGE OF MEN.

1985 · 23 incidents

November 21, 1985 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT AS HE WAS REPAIRING THE COAL CHAIN OR A JOY SHUTTLE CAR HE WAS STRUCK BY A LINK OF THE CHAIN.

November 12, 1985 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING COAL IN THE NEXT TO THE LAST FENDER OF NUMBER 64 STUMP WHEN THE ROOF FELL UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITH NO WARNING AS THE ROOF FELL THE OPERATOR REMAINED UNDER THE PROTECTIVE CANOPY OF THE MACHINE AND WAS STRUCK BY A POST THAT WAS DISLODGED BY THE FALL.

November 12, 1985 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

COAL WAS BEING LOADED IN THE NEXT TO THE LAST FEADER OF NUMBER 64 STUMP WHEN T HE ROOF FELL UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITH NO WARNING.

October 10, 1985 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE STATER THAT HE WAS REMOVING BAGS OF ROCKDUST OFF C FLIGHT BELT A BAG STRUCK A CHAIN AND HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE.

October 9, 1985 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL GETTING OUT OF SUPPLY MOTOR STRUCK LEFT LEG AGAINST SIDE OF VEHICLE.FIRST DAY OFF 10-15-85.

September 25, 1985 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL #4 ENTRY OF CLYDE BUTT BEGINING AT 12 & 3L AND EXTENDING INBY TO THE FACE AT 13 & 20 THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS 84 FT LONG 20 FT WIDE IN THE ENTRY 35 FT WIDE AT THE INTERSECTION AND & -7 FT HIGH THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 6 FT RESIN BOLTS

September 19, 1985 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT ASHE WAS WORKING ALONG THE BELT HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT ELBOW AGAINST SOME CRIBBING.

September 5, 1985 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR HIT BUMP IN MINE BOTTOM, BOUNCED UP, HIT HEAD ON CANOPY. JAMMED NECK.

August 21, 1985 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING TROLLEY POLE ON AN OPEN TRACK JEEP AS HE WAS TURNING THE POLE HE SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST THE RESISTER BOX INJURING HIS LEFT RIB CAGE - BRUISE.

August 20, 1985 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR CANOPY HIT RIB RIB FELL DOWN STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT ANKLE AND LEFT KNEE.

July 16, 1985 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A PIECE OF ROCK FROM ON TOP OF MINER AS THE ROCK REACHED THE EDGE OF THE MINER THE MAN LOST HIS GRIP THE ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON TOP OF HIS RT FOOT BEHIND THE SAFE TY TOE

July 15, 1985 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING MINER CABLE TO PUT ON TOP OF MINER IN PREPARATION OF MOVE AS HE LIFTED AND THREW THE CABLE THE MOVEMENT CAUSED HIS RT THUMB TO BE BENT BACK CAUSING INJURY

July 8, 1985 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPING TO CHANGE STEEL TRACK WHEEL ON TRACK MOUNTED DUSTER USING A STEEL PUNCH TO REMOVE BEARING RACES THE EMPLOYEE MISSED PUNCH AND STRUCK INDEX FINGER ON LEFT HAND WITH HAMMER

June 26, 1985 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING AS HE WAS LOWERING THE DRILL HEAD HE HAD HIS RT HAND RESTING ON THE BOOM CRANE HIS RT FINGER RING BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN A HYDRAULIC HOSE FITTING AND THE BOOM CRANE LACER ATION TIP OF RT RING FINGER AMPUTATED DIRECTLY BEHIND FINGER NAIL

May 20, 1985 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL PPROX 1250\ OUTBY FACE OF 4 RT SECTION IN #5 ENTRY. THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS 148\ LONG 19\ WIDE 2\-7\ HIGH. THE ROOOF WAS SUPPORTED WITH 6\ RESIN GROUTED BOLTS. THE FALL STARTED A T 2+38 & EXTENDED TO 3+86.

April 22, 1985 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

DRILLING HOLES IN FACE WITH COAL DRILL.DRILL STEEL BECAME STUCK AS INJ WAS HOLDING DRILL 2 OTHER EMPL WERE PULLING ON STEEL AS IT BECAME FREE.IT CAME BACK AND PINCHED INJ THUMB AGAINST DRILL.

April 3, 1985 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WHEELING ROCKDUST INTO BELT FROM TRACK ENTRY IN A WHEELBARROW.IT STARTED TO TIP,INJ TRIED TO KEEP LOAD FROM TIPPING AND SPRAINED HIS BACK.

March 15, 1985 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING A MINER CABLE AS HE LIFTED IT ABOVE HIS HEAD TO THE MINE ROOF HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS GROIN AREA HERNIA 1ST DAY OFF WORK DUE TO ACCIDENT 5-10-85

March 1, 1985 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN 2ND X-CUT FROM FACE BETWEEN #6 & #7 ROOM & #7 ROOM OFF CLYDE BUTT THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS APPROX 40\ LONG 39\ WIDE & 2\-8\ HIGH THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4\ CONVENTIONAL BOLT

February 26, 1985 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SPILLAGE ONTO BELT WHEN HIS SHOVEL STRUCK BELT CAUSING PAIN TO HIS LEFT SHOULDER.SPRAN,LEFT SHOULDER.

February 19, 1985 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LIFTING SC CABLE TO MOVE FROM RUNWAY WHILE LIFTING FELT SOMETHING STRAIN IN LOWER RIGHT ABDOMEN.

February 11, 1985 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS HELPING THE SCOOP OPERATOR MOVE A FIRE HOSE RACK. THE SCOOP SLID IN THE MUD KNOCKED OUT A POST & THE POST STRUCK THE INJURED IN T HE CHEST.

January 22, 1985 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR HE W INADVERTANTLY RUN UP ON THE TAIL OF THE MINER AS THE MINER OPERATOR RAISED THE TAIL HE LIFTED THE SHUTTLE CAR WHEN THE SHUTTLE CAR DROPPED OF F THE TAIL IT CAUSED THE OPERATOR TO BE JARRED HITTING HIS LEFT EAR ON THE SHUTTLE CAR CANOPY, SUTURES TO LEFT EAR

1984 · 29 incidents

December 15, 1984 PA · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRAIGHTENING BENT FAN BLADES ON TINK DUSTER WITH A PAIR OF CHANNEL LOCKS THE CHANNEL LOCKS SLIPPED CAUSING HIS FINGERS TO BE CUT ON THE FAN BLADES SUTURES LEFT MIDDLE FINGER

November 27, 1984 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN #1 ENTRY OF 2 NORTH WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE WET BOTTOM AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE

October 22, 1984 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL #5 BELT ENTRY OF 2ND S EAST MAINS AT 30+85 SIZE OF FALL WAS APPROX 18FT LONG X 18FT WIDE X2FTX5FT THICK THE AREA HADBEEN SUPPORTED BY 6FT CONVENTIONAL BOLTS AND STRAPS

October 20, 1984 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO SET A POST IN A CAVE AREA WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 2\ X 2\ X 4" FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND LEFT SHOULDER CUT ABOVE LEFT EYE CUT TO BACK OF HEAD BRUISE TO LE FT SHOULDER

October 4, 1984 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL CARRYING 2 CANS OF OIL WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL ON HIS BACK.PULLED MUSCLES LOWER BACK.

October 2, 1984 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL WALKING PAST ROOF BOLTER ON CANVAS SIDE OF FACE WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER,CERVICAL STRAIN.

October 1, 1984 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO LIFT A ROCK AT A CAVE AREA WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK LUMBOSACRAL SPRAIN CAVE WAS IN BELT ENTRY

September 29, 1984 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN X CUT AS RAIL WAS BEING PULLED OUT FROM UNDER A ROOF FALL WITH A SCOOP. AS RAIL WAS PULLED THRU XCUT THE INJURED LEFT ARM FRACTURE.

September 28, 1984 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 5 ENTRY OF 2ND SOUTH EAST MAINS STATION NO. 261 THE SIZE OF THE FALL WAS 50 FT LONG X 20 WIDE X 6-7 FEET HIGH. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6 CONVENTIONAL BOLTS AND STRAP AND RAI LS.

September 26, 1984 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET BTTOM TWISTING HIS RIGHT NAKLE FRACTURE.

September 19, 1984 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN #3 ENTRY ON NORTHWEST BUTT SECTION STARTING AT 8 + 94 AND EXTENDING INBY TO 9 + 30. THE FALL WAS 36\ X 17\ X 6\-8\ HIGH. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6\ RESIN BOLTS AND STRAPS

August 13, 1984 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE RAN OVER A CRIB BLOCK CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS H EAD ON THE CANOPY.

July 23, 1984 PA · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING SUPPLIES FROM A SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT KNEE AGAINST THE CAR.

July 16, 1984 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HEAD AND SHOULDER-CERVICAL STRAIN.

June 16, 1984 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL INSTALLING 6\ RESIN BOLTS.AS HE WAS PUSHING BOLT INTO HOLE WITH BOLTER HEAD,BOLT BENT AND CAUGHT LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN BOLT AND BOLTER HEAD -COMPOUND FRACTURE.

June 15, 1984 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPL OPERATING SC HIT HOLE IN BOTTOM CAUSING BOUNCE IN SEAT STRIKING TAILBONE ON SEAT.

May 4, 1984 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING A ROOF BOLTER UPA GRADE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON LOOSE BOTTOM AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

May 4, 1984 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator ELECTRICAL
Florence Mining Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN CENTER COMPARTMENT OF COVERED BUS. THE METAL GUARD FOR THE RESISTANACE BOX ARCED AGAINST THE LEAD FILLING THE COMPARTMENT WITH SPARKS AND SMOKE. INJURED ROLLED OUT OF BU S STRIKING HIS HEAD AGAINST A POST-NECK INJURY.

May 3, 1984 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BLOCKING THE WHEELS ON THE ROOF BOLTER SO THE OPERATOR COULD TRAM THE BOLTER UP A GRADE, WHEN THE BOLTER SLID TO THE SIDE CATCHING HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN THE BOLTER AND THE BOTTOM

April 12, 1984 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING MINER CABLE WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. CASE NOT DECIDED UNTIL 4-26-84.

April 5, 1984 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN RUNWAY CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS LEFT SIDE AGAINST SHUTTLE CAR.

March 14, 1984 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING HEADER BLOCK STRAIGHT WHEN BOLTER PUSHED BOLT INTO HOLE. INJRED RIGHT INDEX FINGER BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN ROOF AND HEADER BLOCK-CRUSH INJURY.

February 22, 1984 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN RUNWAY CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANOPY. NECK SPRAIN.

February 13, 1984 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING DOWN HILL IN #4 ENTRY SLIPPED AND FELL.

January 30, 1984 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TOOK TWO STEPS BACKWARDS TO LOOK AT DRILL STEEL THAT WAS LAYING ALONG RIB. WHEN HE STEPPED BACKWARDS HE TRIPPED OVER A CEMENT BLOCK AND FELL INJURING HIS RIGHT RIBS

January 25, 1984 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL #5 ENTRY OF NORTHWEST BUTT SECTION STARTING AT 40\ OUTBY X-CUT 3+20 SIZE OF FALL 150\ LONG X 20\ WIDE X 7\ HIGH. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED BY 4\ AND 6\ RESING BOLTS AND STRAPS.

January 9, 1984 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING HEAD PRESSURE ON FLETCHER BOLTER. HE WAS KNEELING WITH ONE LEG ON EACH SIDE OF SHOE JACK. THE TOP OF THE ADJUSTING VALVE BLEW OFF CAUSING THE HEAD TO FALL AND CATCH HIS RIGHT KNEE BETWEEN HEAD AND SHOE JACK-ABRASION RIGHT THIGH.

January 9, 1984 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING 2 OTHER MEN LIFT FLAT SHUTTLE CAR TIRE ONTO A PORTAL BUS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT GROIN AREA-HERNIA.

1983 · 8 incidents

December 12, 1983 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS WALKING WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET BOTTOM AND FELL ON LEFT WRIST-SPRAIN ACCIDENT NOT REPORTED UNTIL 122183

September 28, 1983 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT AS HE WAS WELDING OVERHEAD ON A SHUTTLE CAR A PIECE OF HOT METAL FELL INTO HIS LEFT EAR.

August 29, 1983 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO INSTALL A 4 FT RESIN BOLT WHEN HE PLACED HIS HAND OVER THE END OF THE BE IT TO REMOVE IT FROM THE HEAD OF THE BOLTER. AT THE SAME TIME THE BOLTER OPERAZOE RAISED TH E HEAD OF THE MACHINE CAUSING THE VICTIM\S HAND TO GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BOLT AND MINE ROOF.

August 8, 1983 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE STATES THAT AS HE WAS HELPING 5 OTHER EES LIFT A CANOPY ONTO A S/C HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

August 2, 1983 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florence Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING ALONG #2 BELT,STEPPED ON PIECE OF PLASTIC PIPE CAUSING SLIP AND FALL.

August 1, 1983 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT AS HE WS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER A PIECE OF RIB FELL STRIKING HIM AS HE WAS SITTING IN THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENTS

July 25, 1983 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Florence Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A MINER IN THE FINAL PUSHOUT WHEN THE FOREMAN NOTICED THE ROOF DRIBBLE AND INSTRUCTED THEMINER OPERATOR TO BACK THE MACHINE OUT. THE ROOF FELL STRIKING THE MINING MA CHINE. THE EMPLOYEE REMAINED UNDER THE PROTECTIVE CANOPY AND IS THOUGH TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY A POST THAT WAS KNOCKED LOOSE BY THE FALL.

July 18, 1983 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Florence Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING THE FIRST 2 HRS OF THE SHIFT THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR AT 9:50 AM HE GOT OFF THE CAR COMPLAINING OF CHEST PAINS THIS OCCURANCE IS BEING REPORTED AS AN ILLNESS SINCE THERE WAS NO SINGLE SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE INCIDENTS COMPENSATION CONFIRMED THIS INFORMATION ON 8/1/83