Mining Incidents

Homer City Mine Coal

Helen Mining Company · Underground
Controlled by Quaker State Corp
Homer City, Indiana County, PA  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 3600926

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

Reportable incidents

200 on file

1993 · 20 incidents

April 3, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE MAN WAS PULLING BELT (CONVEYOR) WHEN HE FELTPAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 29, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS WALKING ALONG A CONVEYOR BELT-LINE WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A 6 INCH DITCH IN WALKWAY, TWISTING HIS NECK, LOW BACK AND RIGHT KNEE.

March 26, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE STANDING ON TOP OF BATTERY LOCOMOTIVE THE MAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT THE BATTERY LIDS WHEN HE FELL, STRIKING HIS BUTTOCKS AND TWISTING HIS NECK.

March 8, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS LOADING PART OF AN OPERATORS KITCHEN INTO A SUPPLY CAY, WHEN HE PINCHED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

March 2, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE MAN WAS OPERATING A TRACK JEEP THAT DERAILED CAUSING HIM TO INJURED HIS BACK.

February 26, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN CLAIMS TO HAVE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE REMOVING SIDE BOARDS FROM A SHUTTLE CAR.

February 23, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS CARRYING A FIBRE CRIB ACROSS THE TRACK AND CAUGHT HIS FOOT ON THE RAIL AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

February 18, 1993 PA · Coal hoistman, hoist operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS WALKING IN THE YARD WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE FROZEN GROUND TWISTING HIS LOWER BACK.

February 18, 1993 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO HITCH A LOWBOY (CARRYING A COAL FEEDER) TO A TRACK MOTOR WHEN HE WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FEEDER AND THE TRACK MOTOR.

February 18, 1993 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS LOOSENING A CHAIN BINDER FROM A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT BEING TRANSPORTED ON THE MAIN-LINE TRACK WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE JAW BY THE HANDLE FOR SAID BINDER.

February 17, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS MOVING A DRUM OF POLYMER WHEN HE SLIPPED INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.

February 17, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall from machine

THE MAN WAS CLIMBING UP ON A CLARK HI LIFT WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL OFF MACHINE.

February 11, 1993 PA · Coal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN A WRENCH FROM A SUSPENDED 4" PIPE WHICH WAS BEING PULLED FROM A BORE-HOLE. ANOTHER LARGE 4' PIPE WRENCH WHICH WAS HANGING ABOVE HIM FROM THE SAME PIPE CAME LOO SE AND FELL, STRIKING THE MAN ON THE LEFT THUMB.

February 9, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS CLIMBING UP ON A COAL BIN WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT CALF

February 1, 1993 PA · Coal lampman, lamp person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

MAN WAS LOADING A PUMP INTO A TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE TAILGATE & FELL ONTO HIS BACK NOTE FIRST DAY OFF WORK 02- 5-93

January 26, 1993 PA · Coal FIRE
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A FEDERAL INSPECTOR OBSERVED A SMALL FLICKERING FLAME IN AN AREA BETWEEN TWO RAW COAL SILOS. HE IMMEDIATLEY NOTIFIED MINE MANAGENT WHO THEN ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAME WITH A FIRE EXTIN QUISHER ROCK DUST AND FINALLY WATER. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE OPERATOR AS WELL AS MSHA WAS AWARE OF THE WARM MATERIAL AND THE OPERATOR WAS IN TEH PROCESS OF CORRECTING THE CONTION WHEN THE

January 14, 1993 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE INJURING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

January 11, 1993 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS OPERATING A SCOOP. WHILE TRAMMING TRHU A CROSSCUT WHERE A STOPPING HAD BEEN REMOVED HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A BRATTILE BLOCK.

January 4, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS TRAMMING A SCOOP, WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF.

1992 · 67 incidents

December 29, 1992 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

CARRYING PIECE OF ROCK ACROSS SET OF TRACKS WHEN EMPL FELL ONTO RAIL BREAKING RIGHT THUMB.

December 29, 1992 PA · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL SLIPPED ON WATER LINE CAUSING INJUR GROIN AND RIGHT LEG.

December 21, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS LIFTING A CABLE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. HE THEN DROPPED THE CABLE AND SUBEQUENTLY, INJURED HIS RIGHT WRIST.

December 7, 1992 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS WALKING WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A FAN CABLE, INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.

December 7, 1992 PA · Coal headgate operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS CARRYING A BUCKET OF SHEARER CUTTING BITS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 19, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS CARRYING CEMENT BLOCK IN A LOW AREA OF THE MINE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SIDE AND BACK.

November 10, 1992 PA · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MAN WAS DRILLING OUT A HOLE FOR A TERMINAL END ON A SHORT PIECE OF CABLE WHEN THE CABLE CAME LOOSE FROM A CLAMP AND CAUGHT TWO OF HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE DRILL AND THE CABLE.

October 26, 1992 PA · Coal headgate operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE MAN WAS PULLING ON A LENGTH OF CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 24, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS HELPING TO PULL CONVEYOR BELT WHEN ANOTHER MAN SLIPPED, LOSING HIS GRIP ON THE BELT AND STRUCK THIS PERSON ON THE NOSE WITH HIS FOREARM.

October 21, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS WALKING ALONG THE RIB LINE WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A LOW SPOT IN THE ROOF.

October 16, 1992 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS CLEANING OUT A CHUTE FOR A ROTARY BREAKER IN THE COAL CLEANING PLANT WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

October 13, 1992 PA · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE MAN WAS RIDING ON A TRACK JEEP WHEN IT JUMPED TRACK CAUSING HIM TO JAR HIS BACK ON THE EDGE OF THE SEAT.

October 6, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS WALKING INTO THE SECTION WHEN HE SLIPPED IN A WATER HOLE AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

October 2, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING IN THE MINE, THE MAN SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS BACK AND SHOULDER.

September 28, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS WALKING INT HE BATH HOUSE WHEN HE STEPPED ONTO A DRAIN COVER (WHICH KICKED OUT) AND SLIPPED, STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK AND HIP.

September 23, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT OR ABOVE ANCHORAGE #3 TRACK ENTRY OF 2 WEST 2 X-CUTS OUTBY #4 SHAFT,SWITCH.WIDTH OF FALL 20' X HEIGHT 7' X LENGTH .AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6' COMBINATION ROOF BOLTS.

September 22, 1992 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL DIRECTING OPERATION OF LOADING MACHINE WHEN THE LOADER HIT A X-BAR WHICH WAS LYING CLOSE BY CAUSING IT TO SWING STRIKING EMPL ON LEFT ANKLE. RECD MEDICAL TREATMENT.

September 19, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT OR ABOVE ANCHORAGE #2 ENTRY AND X-CUT 2-1 AT 24/73 MARKER. WIDTH OF FALL 16' X HEIGHT 7-8' X LENGTH 35'. AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6' AND 9' POINT ANCHOR COMB.ROOF BOLTS 2" NOMINAL PLAN K AND T-5 CHANNEL.

September 14, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS OPERATING A SCOOP BEHIND A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A TENSION BAR SPRING LET LOOSE STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS NECK AND CHEST.

September 11, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MAN STEPPING OVER A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE WHEN THE CAR STARTED UP THEREBY REELING UP ITS CABLE.EMPL TRIPPED BY THE CABLE AND KNOCKED DOWN STRIKING RIGHT LEG AND SHOULDER ON MINE FLOOR.

September 11, 1992 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL MANUEVERING AROUND THE CONT. MINER IN A TIGHT CLEARANCE SITUATION WHEN EMPL STRUCK MOUTH ON A DRILL STEEL.

September 11, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS REMOVING A BAG OF ROCK DUST FROM A CONVEYOR BELT HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT WRIST AGINST A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE.

September 5, 1992 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A WET ROCK AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

September 4, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A ROOF RAIL.

September 4, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE ANCHORAGE 2 ENTRY OF GATE 11 BEGINING AT 33 & 40. WIDTH OF FALL APPROX. 16 FT LENGTH APPROX. 30 FT HEIGHT APPROX. 5 FT AREA SUPPORTED WITH 5 FT POINT ANCHOR ROOF BOLTS WITH 2 F T NOMINAL PLANK WOODEN.

August 27, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

38504AN WAS PULLING CABLE WITH A ROPE HOOKED TO A SCOOP WHEN HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE ROPE.

August 20, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

38504AN STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF CABLE OUT OF THE LONGWALL PANLINE, WHEN HE DEVELOPED LOWER BACK PAIN.

August 16, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

38504AN WAS WORKING ON THE LONGWALL PRESSURE PUMP CAR WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY AN AUTOMANC COUPLER THAT HAD BEEN LAYING LOOSE ON TOP OF THE CAR.

August 3, 1992 PA · Coal supply man, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

38504AN WAS ATTM\EMPTING TO GAIN ACCESS TOT HE WAREHOUSE BY CRAWLING THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE WALL WHEN HE FELL ONTO THE CONCRETE FLOOR.

August 3, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

38504AN WAS CARRYING OIL CANS ACROSS A BELT DRIVE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

July 20, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS CARRYING A PART FOR A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. WHEN HE FELL HE WAS ALSO STRUCK BY THE PART HE WAS CARRYING.

July 20, 1992 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

WALKING UNDERGROUND STRUCK HEAD ON ROOF MAT HE FELL

July 18, 1992 PA · Coal loader head operator, roscoe operator POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE MAN WAS RIDING ON A TRACK JEEP THAT DERAILED CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS LOWER BACK AND TAILBONE.

July 16, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGORUND WHEN HE STEPPED ON A HEADER BOARD THAT WAS SUBMERGED UNDER WATER WHICH CAUSED HIM TO SPRAIN HIS LEFT ANKLE AND LEG.

July 8, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF ROCK CAUSING HIM TO SPRAIN HIS LEFT ANKLE.

July 7, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS REMOVING A RAIL JACK THAT WAS HOLDING UP PANS ON THE LONGWALL TAIL DRIVE WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER BY THE PANS.

June 20, 1992 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

38504AN WAS STRUCK ON HIS LEFT RING FINGER BY A ROOF PLANK THAT SLIPPED OFF A BLOCK THAT WAS SUPPORTING IT WHILE RAISING A ROOF SUPPORT JACK.

June 11, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS PICKING UP A PIECE OF VENTILATION TUBING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF. THE ROCK BOUNCED OFF THE TUBING AND STRUCK THE MAN ON THE BACK, RIGHT ARM AND RIGHT HAND.

June 10, 1992 PA · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS PULLING A CEMENT BLOCK UP OUT OF THE MUD WHEN HE STRAINE DHIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

June 4, 1992 PA · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS WALKING OUT OF THE SECTION WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A HOLE IN THE WALKWAY & FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER & MIDDLE BACK

May 29, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MAN WAS OPERATING AN INTEGPAL ROOF BOLTER ONN A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE PINCHED HIS RIGHT INDEX FIGNER BETWEEN THE DRILL STEELS.

May 20, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CARRYING BELT STRUCTURE ,INJURED BACK.

May 20, 1992 PA · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE MAN WAS OPERATING A TRACK JEEP THAT DERIALED.

April 30, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL PULLING CABLE DOWN LONGWALL FACE WHEN IT CAUGHT ON SOMETHING CAUSING I.NAME TO STRAIN NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.

April 25, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE TRACK CAUSING HIM TO INJURY HIS LEFT KNEE

April 24, 1992 PA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS RAISING HIS CLOTHES BASKET IN THE SHOWER ROOM WHEN HE LACERATED HIS RT MIDDLE FINGER ON A LOCKER

April 22, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN THE SHUTTLE CAR CANOPY CAUGHT ON A RUN THROUGH CAUSING IT TO SPRING STRIKING EE ON THE FACE

April 17, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN STATES THAT HE WAS GOING THROUGH A MAN DOOR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

April 15, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE MAN WAS PUSHING ON A PIECE OF 4 INCH PLASTIC PIPE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS UPPER RIGHT ARM AND SHOULDER.

April 6, 1992 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN STATES THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE HANGING VENTILATION TUBING

April 5, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE ROOF ANCHORAGE, #2 ENTRY OF GATE 12 SECTION OF MINE. LENGTH OF FALL APPROX. 40 FEET, WIDTH OF FALL APPROX. 20 FEET, HEIGHT OF FALL APPROX. 7 FEET. FALL LOCATION AT 3+00. AREA S UPPORTED WITH 5 FOOT "S" BOLTS.

March 23, 1992 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE AND HIP FROM KNEELING OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WHILE BOLTING.

March 17, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS DRAGGING HOSES WHEN HE DEVELOPED LOW BACK PAIN.

March 17, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A PUMP JACK OUT OF A TRACK JEEP HE DEVELOPED LOW BACK PAIN.

March 17, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WALKING ALONG A BELTLINE WHEN HIS FOOT BECAME CAUGHT UNDER A TURNBUCKLE WHICH CAUSED HIM TO STRAIN HIS LEFT KNEE.

March 13, 1992 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS PICKING UP A POST WHEN HE TURNED AROUND PULLING HIS LEFT SHOULDER MUSCLE.

March 9, 1992 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

HELPING ALONG THE SIDE OF CONT MINER PC OF ROCK FELL OFF OF TAIL OF MINER STRIKING HIM ON R LEG

February 20, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS HOLDING A PIECE OF CABLE THAT WAS BEING CUT BY ANOTHER EE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED LACERATING EE S LEFT INDEX FINGER. THE MAN RETURNED TO WORK ON 2-21-92.

February 13, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PULLING ON DRIVE CHAIN HE SLIPPED INJURED HIS BACK

January 25, 1992 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WALKING ALONG PHASE IV BELT A POST FELL OUT STRIKING BACK OF LEFT KNEE.

January 25, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
Helen Mining Company · Flash burns (electric)

UNPLUGGING A DC. SC PLUG FROM A DC BATTERY ,RECEIVED AN ELECTRICAL FLASH BURN.

January 9, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

OPER MOTOR HAULING SHIELDS MOTOR TRIP SLID ON OILY TRACK INJ MANS LOWER BACK WHEN TRIP DERAILED

January 8, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS LOADING SUPPLIES ONTO A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A CABLE FROM ANOTHER SHUTTLE CAR, CAUSING HIM TO BE KNOCKED DOWN INJURING HIS LEFT KNEE AND LEFT LOWER LEG.

January 6, 1992 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS PULLING ON A WOODEN CRIB BLOCK TO REMOVE IT FROM A MUDDY ROADWAY AREA WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK AND STOMACH MUSCLES.

1991 · 98 incidents

December 16, 1991 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE MAN WAS TRAMMING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A HOLE CAUSING HIM TO JAR HIS BACK.

December 15, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE UNLOAD OR LOAD TAKE UP SIDE RAILS, WHEN ONE END WAS DROPPED ON TRUMBULLS FINGER.

December 14, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS LOOSENING A BOLT FROM A SHUTTLE CAR MOTOR WHEN THE WRENCH HE WAS USING SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE AND CUT HIS HAND ON A METAL IDENTIFICATION TAG THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR.

November 29, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MAN WAS CHANGING A HITCH ON A MATOR WHENN THE HITCH FELL PINNING HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN THE HITCH AND A PIECE OF RAIL.

November 25, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN PREPARING TO INSTALL A PLANK WITH AN INTEGRAL ROOF BOLTER WHEN THE PLANK STRUCK HIM ON THE SIDE OF THE HEAD

November 20, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS CARRYING A BOX OF FILDERS WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF COAL CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS LOWER BACK

November 14, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS MOVING A BACK CHECK WHEN HE STEPPED ON A NAIL THAT WAS IN A PIECE OF CANVAS

October 31, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS UNLOADING RUN THROU GH BOARDS OFF OF A SCOOP WHEN ONE OF THE BOARDS FELL OFF OF THE SCOOP CAUSING ONE END TO HI T HIM ON THE BOTTOM LIP

October 28, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE TRIPPED ON SOME UNEVEN BOTTOM AND FELL.

October 28, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS CARRYING A FILTER TO THE PUMP CAR, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TWISTING HIS BACK.

October 25, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

STARTED RF BOLTING MACHINE, IT TRAMMED PINNING HIM BETWEEN THE MACHINE AND SHUT CAR

October 19, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN THAT HE MUST INJ NECK OR SHOULDER WHILE CONTINUOUS MINER. THERE WAS NO MECHANISM OF INJ. HE DID NOT STRIKE AGAINST ANYTHING. NO IDENFIABLE INCIDENT TO CAUSE INJ MAN HAS BEEN MACHINE OPERAT

October 19, 1991 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS CLEANING SHOVELS ON BACK OF AIR TABLE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON DECK CAUSING HIM TO INJ LOW BACK & HIP.

October 12, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MAN WAS USING PAIR OF CHANNEL LOCKS TO PULL BELT.

October 3, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING OUT DUST BOX BOLTER STARTED CAUSING LID TO CLOSE ON L MIDDLE AND RING FINGER

October 1, 1991 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

MAN STATES WHILE OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR HE RAN OVER HOLE CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HEAD ON CANOPY TOP.

September 21, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN CLAIMED THAT HE WAS HANDLING RETURN LINE WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN

September 21, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TAKING OUT PIN FROM BETWEEN LOWBOY AND MOTOR,PINCHED RIGHT HAND.

September 20, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN CLAIMS THAT WHILE LIFTING RAILS HE DEVELOPED A HERNIA THE MAN RJETURNED TO WORK HIS DISABILITY BEGAN 9-30-91.

September 19, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

USING RATCHET TO LOOSEN BOLTS,IT SLIPPED PINCHING LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN RATCHET HANDLE AND FRAME OF MACHINE.

September 16, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT OR ABOVE ANCHORAGE #2 ENTRY OF LW 10 SECTION(TRACK ENTRY AT APPROX 28+50).LENGTH OF FALL APPROX 140 FEET WIDTH APPROX 20 FT HEIGHT APPROX 16 FEET AREA SUPPORTED WITH 5 AND 6 FT CO MBINATION ROOF BOLTS AND RAILS.

September 15, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS WALKING ALONG THE 8 NORTH BELT WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A RAIL.

September 9, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LIFTING RAIL,DROPPED RAIL ON FINGER.

August 27, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE ANCHORAGE IN NORTHWET PASSAGE AREA OF MINE IN #3 BELT TRACK ENTRY APPROX 2500' INBY #2 DRIVE. LENGTH OF FALL APPROX 60' WIDTH APPROX 25' HEIGHT APPROX 12' AREA SUPPORTED WITH 5 ' POINT ANCHOR TYPE ROOF BOLTS.

August 26, 1991 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CARRYING A BRAKE CALIPER HE SLIPPED AND FELL INJ R SHOULDER AND R ELBOW

August 26, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED WHILE CARRYING PARTS UNDERGROUND

August 20, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Helen Mining Company · Contact with electrical current

MAN WAS HOOKING UP WELDER WHEN GROUND & STINGER TOUCHED IN RIGHT HAND CAUSING ELECTRICAL BURNS TO RIGHT HAND RIGHT PALM & RIGHT THUMB.

August 20, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE ANCHORAGE OF ROOF BOLTS 3 ENTRY OF LW 10 SECTION AT 27 . LENGTH OF FALL APPROX 30 FT WIDTH APPROX. 20 FT HEIGHT APPROX. 9 FT AREA SUPPORTED WITH 9 FT COMBINATION ROOF BOLTS.

August 19, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS UNLOADING TOOL BOXES FROM SCOOP BUCEKT WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON LEFT MIDDLE FINGER BY PIECE OF ROOF ROCK.

August 19, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT BOLT ANCHORAGE #4 ENTRY OF SOUTH MAINS AT STATION #3293. LENGTH OF FALL APPROX. 100 FEET, WIDTH APPROX. 20 FEET, HEIGHT APPROX. 6 FEET. AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6 FT COMBINATION ROOF B OLTS.

August 17, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS USING A CRIB BLOCK TO KNOCK OUT A BLOCK WALL WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN.

August 14, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT OR ABOVE BOLT ANCHORAGE #6 ENTRY OF SO MAINS AT STA 3263 LENGTH & WIDTH APPROX 20FT HEIGHT APPROX 6 TO 7 FT AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6FT COMBINATION ROOF BOLTS

August 14, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE BOLT ANCHORAGE #3 ENTRY OF OLD SO MAINS BETWEEN CHARGER WALL & SEALS WIDTH & LENGTH APPROX 20FT HEIGHT APPROX 7FT AREA SUPPORTED WITH RAILS & 6 CONVENTIONAL ROOF BOLTS (EXTENSI ON OF PREVIOUS FALL)

August 13, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A PIECE OF ROCK WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN.

August 12, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS TAKING A DRILL STEEL OUT OF A ROOF BOLT WHEN HE INJURED THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS GROIN.

August 8, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT OR ABOVE BOLT ANCHORAGE #1 RETURN ENTRY OF 7NO AT APPROX 35+00 LENGTH OF FALL APPROX 50FT WIDTH APPROX 20FT HEIGHT APPROX 7FT AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6FT COMBINATION ROOF BOLTS

August 7, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT BOLT ANCHORAGE #1 ENTRY NORTHWEST PASSAGE AREA OF MINE LOCATED 3 CROSSCUTS INBY #2 MAIN BELT DRIVE LENGTH & WIDTH OF FALL APPROX 20FT HEIGHT APPROX 6FT AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6FT COM BINATION ROOF BOLTS

July 16, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD AND RIGHT FOOT.

July 15, 1991 PA · Coal safety director SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS WALKING DOWN A FLIGHT OF STARIS AT THE MINE OFFICE WHEN HE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO HAD SLIPPED AND FALLEN BEHIND HIM. DISABILITY BEGAN JUNE 2, 1992.

July 13, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS TRYING TO MOVE A WELDER OUT OF SOME MUD, WHEN HE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.

July 11, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE BATTERY CELLS FROM A 15 TON MOTOR. WHILE PRYING WITH A ROCKBAR, THE ROCKBAR SLIPPED CAUSING THE MAN TO STRAIN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

July 9, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS CHECKING A CHARGER WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT UNDER THE CHARGER AND TRIPPED AND FELL.

July 9, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS CLEANING ROCK OFF OF THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ONTO HIS FOOT.

July 6, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS CLOSING A TRACK SWITCH WITH A HAMMER. WHILE HITTING THE POINT RAIL WITH THE HAMMER, HE ACCIDENTLY STRUCK HIMSELF ON THE LEFT HAND AND LEFT THUMB.

June 30, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helen Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF WET TRACK CAUSING HIM TO INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.

June 27, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE BOLT ANCHORAGE #1 RETURN ENTRY OF LW3-9 SECTION FROM 0+00/1+00.20'WIDE X 8'HIGH X 100'LONG.AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6' COMBINATION ROOF BOLTS.

June 25, 1991 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS REMOVING A PIN FROM AN AUTOMATIC COUPLER,WHEN HE PINCHED HIS LEFT LITTLE AND RING FINGERS.

June 25, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE BOLT ANCHORAGE #2 ENTRY AT 18 WALL.20'WIDE X 6'HIGH X 30'LONG.AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6'COMBINATION ROOF BOLTS.FALL OCCURRED IN NW PASSAGE PHASE 2 AREA OF THE MINE.

June 20, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE BOLT ANCHORAGE #3 ENTRY RETURN OF M-BUTT.FALL OCCURRED 50' OUTBY STA SPAD 2717.20'WIDE X 6'HIGH X __'LONG.AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6'COMBINATION ROOF BOLTS.

June 14, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS BLEEDING AIR OUT OF A PUMP WHEN HE LOST HIS HOLD ON THE HOSE CAUSING IT TO STRIKE HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT AHND.THE FIELD OFFICE WAS AWARE OF THIS LOST TIME ACCIDENT.THIS REPOR T WAS FILLED OUT BUT MISTAKENLY NOT SUBMITTED AS LOST TIME.

June 4, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE POINT OF ROOF BOLTS #4 BELT ENTRY OF 2 WEST MAINS AT APPROX.. 87X50 PLUS MARK. WIDTH AND LENGTH OF FALL APPROX. 20 FEET BY APPROX. 15 FEET. HEIGHT APPROX. 7 FEET. AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6 FT CONVENTIONAL ROOF BOLTS.

June 4, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS WIPING A MOUNDING AREA FOR A FACE PLATE WHEN HE LADERAT ED HIS LEFT LITLE & RING FINGER

May 31, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO CENTER THE SHEARER & A LOWBOY WHEN THE TIE HE WAS USING ACCIDENTALLY DISLODGED A PORTION OF THE RIB RIB FELL OUT SQUEEZING HIM BETWEEN THE TIE & RIB

May 29, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND WHEN HE LACERATED HIS LEFT EAR ON A ROOF MAT.

May 20, 1991 PA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING RUBBER CONDUIT WITH A KNIFE,LACERATED RIGHT ARM.

May 16, 1991 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HANDLING MINER CABLE AND WATER LINE WHEN HE STRAINED RIGHT SIDE.

May 16, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS STANDING UNDER A SHIELD WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK SLIP OFF OF THE TOP OF A SHIELD LACERATING HIS RIGHT HAND LITTLE FINGER.

May 2, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by flying object

THE MAN WAS WATCHING THE MINER CABLE WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT SIDE BY A PIECE OF WATER FILTER HOUSING.

April 27, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS LIFTING A SHEARER CABLE FROM THE CABLE TROUGH WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN.

April 18, 1991 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MAN WAS TRYING TO GET INTO A SHUTTLE CAR, WHEN HE SLIPPED UNDER THE CAR, CAUSING HIS FOOT TO BE RUN OVER BY THE SHUTTLE CAR.

April 15, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Helen Mining Company · Flash burns (electric)

THE MAN WAS REPLACING A BLOWN FUSE ON A POWER BOX. WHEN THE MAN WAS PUTTING THE NEW FUSE IN, HE RECEIVED ELECTRICAL BURNS ON HIS FACE AND ARMS.

April 12, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS HANDLING MINER CABLE WHEN HE INJURED HIS SHOULDER.

April 9, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

OPER RF BOLTING MACHINE SWINGING BOLTER HEAD MAN STRUCK ON R LEG BY ROCK

April 6, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PLACING COVER ON CONT MINER INJ R SHOULDER AND ARM

March 29, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING I NAME HIT THE SIDE OF HIS RT FOOT ON A CRIB BLOCK THAT WAS LAYING ALONG THE RIB

March 21, 1991 PA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS PULLING UP SHIELDS, WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF ROCK THAT FELL OFF A SHIELD.

March 20, 1991 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS HELPING TO CHANGE A HOSE ON A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE, WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF ROCK.

March 20, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS RIDING ON A MANTRIP WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE FACE BY A PIECE OF ROCK.

March 20, 1991 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS CLOSING A SET OF ARILOCK DOORS ALONG THE TRACK WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST T HE MINE ROOF

March 19, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS STARTING THE CHOCK PUMPS WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A HIGH PRESSURE LINE THAT BROKE

March 16, 1991 PA · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS STANDING UNDER A SHIELD. WHILE AN ADJACENT SHIELD WAS BEING MOVED, EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF ROCK.

March 16, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS LIFTING AND CARRYING BELT STRUCTURE, WHEN HE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK. Y

March 8, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS PULLING A STUCK DRILL STEEL FROM A DRILL HEAD WHEN THE DRILL STEEL STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT EYE.

March 8, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE MAN WAS DRAGGING CHOCK LEGS WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN.

February 28, 1991 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE MAN WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE STRUCK A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANOPY ON THE CAR

February 19, 1991 PA · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS LIFTING LEG JACKS FOR SHIELDS WHEN HE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.

February 13, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO POUR CEMENT FOR AN OVERCAST WHEN HE WAS SPLASHED IN THE LEFT EYE BY WATER & CEMENT

February 13, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MAN WAS HELPING TO INSTALL ARCHES WHILE LIFTING ARCH ONTO SUPPORT WHEN HE DEVELOPED LOWER BACK BPAIN.

February 7, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS WALKING AROUND THE DRIVE FOR THE LONGWALL FACE CONVEYOR WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY ROOF ROCK.

February 7, 1991 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Struck by flying object

MAN WAS WALKING DOWN LONGWALL FACE CHOCKLINE WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON EYE BY PIECE OF ROCK THAT FLEW FROM PIECE OF ROCK THAT WAS BEING BROKEN WITH SLEDGE HAMMER.

February 4, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE POINT OF ROOF BOLTS 2 ENTRY OF THE NORTH WEST PASSAGE BEGINNING AT APPROX. 62 + 25 SURVEY STATION. WIDTH AND LENGTH OF FALL APPROX. 20 FT HEIGHT APPROX. 7 FT AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6 FT COMBINATION ROOF BOLTS.

January 29, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS MOVING 55 GALLON DRUMS OF ANTIFREEZE WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN.

January 29, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS USING A LIFTING JACK TO JACK A MOTOR ON TRACK WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS GROIN AND STOMACH.

January 25, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS SETTING POWER ON A SWITCH HOUSE WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF OF A BOLT HANDLE CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HIS HAND AGAINST THE SWITCHHOUSE.

January 20, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS INSTALLING LEGS IN SHIELDS WHEN HE DEVELPED BACK PAIN.

January 20, 1991 PA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS USING A LIFTING JACK TO LIFT A CABLE TENDER ON THE LONGWALL FACE.WHILE JACKING THE CABLE TENDER THE JACK SLIPPED OUT CAUSING BLOCKING MATERIAL(CRIB BLOCK) TO PINCH HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

January 14, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Helen Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE MAN STATES HE INJURED HIS BACK ON A MOTOR THAT DERAILED.HE ALSO STATES THAT HIS BACK HURT WHILE HANDLING T-5 CHANNELS.

January 13, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MAN WAS UNHOOKING A SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE PINCHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE PIN AND THE MOTOR.

January 9, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK.

January 7, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS AT TEMPTING TO MOVE A CHARGING STATION WHILE STANDING ALONG SIDE OF A SCOOP HE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD BACK RIBS & LEGS BY A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK

January 7, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS HELPING ON A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT HAND BY A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK.

January 6, 1991 PA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MAN WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE SET A WATER JACK. WHILE HOLDING THE CRIB BLOCK ON TOP OF THE JACK, THE JACK WAS ACCIDENTLY PRESSURIZED, PINCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE CRIB AND JACK AND R OOF.

1990 · 15 incidents

December 22, 1990 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS JACKING SIELD WITH PUMP JACK WHEN HANDLE SLIPPED OUT OF JACK & MAN'S HAND STRUCK SHIELD CANOPY.

December 18, 1990 PA · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

JACKING SHIELD WITH WATER J ACK, JACK SLLILPPED STRUCK ON L WRIST

December 16, 1990 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT BOLT ANCHORAGE #2 ENTRY OF 5 SOUT AT 17 + 37. WIDTH OF FALL APPROX. 20', LENGTH APPROX. 40', HEIGHT APPROX. 6'. AREA SUPPORTED WITH 6' COMBINATION ROOF BOLTS.

December 11, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Helen Mining Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

RECURRENCE OF 10/28/90 INJURY.

December 6, 1990 PA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDER A SHIELD TO GET TO ANOTHER WHEN HE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT LEG BY A PIECE OF ROCK THAT SLID OFF OF A CANOPY TOP.

November 20, 1990 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

ATTEMPTING TO START BELT FEEDER BY PULLING CORD PULLED POST THAT SWITCH ON BECAME DISLODGED FELL STRIKING THE MAN ON HEAD

November 19, 1990 PA · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS LIFTING A MANDOOR WHEN HE DEVELOPED LOWER BACK PAIN.

November 17, 1990 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS HANDLING BELT STRUCTURE, WHEN HE DEVELOPED A HERNIA.

November 16, 1990 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS PUTTING DRILL STEELS TOGETHER IN ORDER TO DRILL ROOF BOLT HOLES. WHILE INSTALLING THE STEELS INTO THE ROOF WITH THE BOLTER DRILL HEAD, THE MAN PINCHED HIS LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE TWO DRILL STEELS.

November 15, 1990 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND, WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF.

November 9, 1990 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS SHOVELING COAL WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN.

November 5, 1990 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS CARRYING BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN.

November 1, 1990 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helen Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT BOLT ANCHORAGE #4 TRACK ENTRY OF A WEST MAINS APPROX. 500' OUTBY NORTH MAINS. WIDTH OF FALL APPROX. 15' LENGTH APPROX. 30, HEIGHT APPROX. 6' AREA SUPPORTED W/6' CONVENTIONAL BOLTS . THIS FALL WAS AN EXTNETION OF A PREVIOUS ROOF FALL.

October 31, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE MAN WAS PULLING FACE CONVEYOR CHAIN WHEN HE DEVELOPED LOW BACK PAIN.