Mining Incidents

Lucerne No 9 Mine Coal

Helvetia Coal Company · Underground
Clarksburg, Indiana County, PA  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 3605374

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1990–1995
Latest incident
Feb 1995
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

1995 · 3 incidents

February 10, 1995 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STANDING IN TRACK ENTRY NEAR AILOCK DOOR WHEN A SCOOP STRUCK THE WOODEN DOOR LATCH. A PIECE OF THE BROKEN LATCH STRUCK THE EE ALONGSIDE THE FACE.

January 23, 1995 PA · Coal HOISTING
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE SUPPLY HOIST ROPE BECAME DAMAGED WHILE HOISTING SUPPLIES.

January 5, 1995 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE TRAVELING WITH A LABORER WHO WAS CARRYING A PUMP WATER END TO THE NO. 2 TAIL AREA.

1994 · 45 incidents

December 20, 1994 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY OF 1 NORTH. APPROX DIMENSIONS ARE 40' L X 18' W X 5' H. LOCATED APPROX. 65' INBY S.S. #57, AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 48" RESIN BOLTS.

December 7, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY STRUCK HEAD AGAINST SCOOP CANOPY PLEASE NOTE MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY

December 2, 1994 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WENT TO CHECK PUMP AT SLOPE.

December 2, 1994 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY INTAKE OF 5 SOUTH APPROX 50' INBY SURVEY STATION #981. THE DIMENSIONS ARE 37' LONG X 18' WIDE X 7' HIGH. AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH FIBER CRIBS, CRIBS, XBARS, AND POSTS.

November 29, 1994 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING AN OFFICE WHEN HIS HAND HITTHE CORNER OF A PARTS CABINET.

November 8, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY FELL WHILE WALKING DOWN SLOPE STEPS.

November 7, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD CAUGHT FOOT BETWEEN TRACK RAIL AND DAWG ON LOCOMOTIVE.

October 31, 1994 PA · Coal belt cleaner, picker STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY STRUCK HEAD ON ROOF SUPPORT WHILE WALKING ALONG SLOPE BELT WALKWAY.

October 6, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS STRETCHING OUT HOSE FOR INSTALLATION IN A SUMP, SLIPPED ON WET BOTTOM.

October 5, 1994 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS HANDLING CONTINUOUS MINER TRAILING CABLE.

September 24, 1994 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE REPORTELY WAS ASSISTING AN EMPLOYEE WITH THE INSTALLATION OF STEEL VENTILATION PIPE.

September 21, 1994 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EE REPORTEDLY FELT PAIN FROM PERFORMING NORMAL WORK DUTIES.

September 16, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

THE EE REPORTED THAT HIS BACK STIFFENED UPON REACHING THE WORKING SECTION.

September 15, 1994 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 7 NORTH NO 1 RETURN ENTRY. 1 X CUT OUTBY SS @2462. DIMENSIONS ARE 18.25' W X 130' LONG X 5-6'HIGH.

September 8, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY LID WHILE WORKING ON 15 TON LOCOMOTIVE

September 1, 1994 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY STRUCK HIS HEAD ON ROOF SUPPORT WHILE TRAVELING E-2 ESCAPEWAY. BEGAN MISSINGWORK 9-8-94.

August 29, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS LIFTING BELT SCRAPER.

August 16, 1994 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS MOVING MINER CABLE IN ORDER TO MVOE HIS ROOF BOLTING MACHINE.

August 16, 1994 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2 WEST 5 SOUTH SECTION APPROX 50' INBY SURVEY STATION 1350 A UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE FALL 50' X 20' X 6' H. AREA WAS ABANDONED ROUTE REMARKED.

August 3, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY FELL WHILE WALKING

July 28, 1994 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE FALL OCCURRED IN T HE OLD 5 SOUTH TRACK ENTRY 100 FT INBY SURVEY STA #1133 THE CAVE IS 90FT IN LENGTH BY 20FT WIDE BY 6 TO 8FT IN HEIGHT THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 6FT RESIN BOLTS 6 0LB S TRACK RAILS & CENTER POSTED

July 20, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY SLIPPED WHILE REPAIRING MACHINE.

July 14, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT HEADER WHILE WALKING.

July 11, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT WHILE WALKING HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A RUN-THRU BOARD.

June 30, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF LOOSE ROOF FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS

June 21, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF SLATE BROKEN FROM AROUND AROUND A ROOF BOLT.

June 20, 1994 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN THE 2 RIGHT 7 NORTH SECTION.

June 8, 1994 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING NORMAL WORK DUTIES. DIAGNOSIS- CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 8-31-94.

June 6, 1994 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4 WEST 7 SOUTH NO. 2 ROOMS. 3 X-CUTS INBY SURVEY STATION 3692. APPROX. DIMENSIONS 18' WIDE. 4-5' HIGH IN INTERSECTION. AREA WAS TIMBERED AND ABANDONE D. AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 48" RESIN BOLTS AND TIMBERED PRIOR TO ROOF FALL.

June 1, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS LIFTING A TOOL BOX ONTO THE 6 TON MANTRIP.

May 31, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WHILE WALKING LOOKING FOR PARTS STRUCK TOOL SKID.

May 16, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A CABLE AT FEEDER OF THE 1 RIGHT 7 NORTH SECTION WHEN HE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN.

April 20, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE REPORTED THAT HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A BELT HANGER WHILE WALKING I8N THE 2 RIGHT 7 NORTH SECTION.

April 14, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS PICKING UP A BAG OF ROCKDUST FROM THE MINE FLOOR.

April 9, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING TOOLBOX ONTO MANTRIP AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN BACK.

March 21, 1994 PA · Coal belt cleaner, picker OTHER
Helvetia Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS WALKING IN 1 RIGHT 7 NORTH BELT/TRACK ENTRY.

March 8, 1994 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE COMPLAINS OF ONGOING PAIN IN LEFT FOREARM FROM OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR.DIAGNOSED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME 03-19-94.

March 5, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING NORMAL WORK DUTIES WHEN HE REPORTED SORENESS IN SHOULDER.

February 14, 1994 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1 RIGHT 7 NORTH ROOMS AT SS 3558. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE FALL WERE APPROX. 20' W X 6-7' H X 90' LONG. THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 48" FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS.

January 27, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BELT STRUCTURE FROM IDLE TAILPIECE IN THE 4 WEST 7 SOUTH SECTION WHEN HIS THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN IDLER AND FRAME.

January 22, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS STRUCK IN THE MOUTH BY A POGO STICK WHILE TIGHTENING A CANVAS CHECK.

January 18, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS REPORTEDLY LIFTING HIS TOOL BAG ONTO HIS SHOULDER AND FELT STRAIN IN HIS BACK.

January 18, 1994 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CUT OPEN A BAG OF SAND WHEN HE CUT HIS HAND AT THE BOTTOM OF 7 SOUTH TRACK.

1993 · 22 incidents

December 29, 1993 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING THE TRACK DERAIL SWITHCH HANDLE AT THE NO. 4 MAIN DRIVE AREA WHEN HIS FINGER WAS STRUCK BETWEEN THE SWITCH TRHOW & SWITCH FRAME.

November 15, 1993 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY PASSED THROUGH METAL MANDOOR & REACHED BACK TO PULL DOOR CLOSED. THE FORCE OF THE AIR CLOSED THE DOOR ON HIS HAND.

September 20, 1993 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 7 SOUTH LEFT SIDE RETURN ESCAPEWAY E-2 INBY SS 2076. APPROX. DIMENSIONS: 20' X 20' X 15' HIGH. AREA WAS SUPPORTED BY 6' RESIN BOLTS. AREA WILL BE TIMBERE D AND REROUTED.

September 20, 1993 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE LEFT SIDE 7 SOUTH ESCAPEWAY E-2 INBY SS 3182. APPROX. DIMSINSIONS: 20' X20' X 8' HIGH. AREA WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' GULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS. AREA WILL BE TIMBERED AND REROUTED.

September 4, 1993 PA · Coal inspector HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN WHILE RERAILING A 6TON LOCOMOTIVE AT 4 NORTH SWITCH USING LIFTING JACK

August 24, 1993 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUTSIDE SHOP - ATTEMPTED TO LIFT AXEL SHAFT WHEN IT SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND ONTO TOP OF LEFT FOOT.

May 19, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO HANG UP A TRAILING CABLE WHEN HE REPORTEDLY STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF.

April 9, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY INJURED HIS BACK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST SEAT ON THE SHUTTLE CAR.

April 6, 1993 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WALKED INTO MINER CABLE HUNG FROM MINE ROOF IN THE 1 RIGHT 7 NORTH SECTION.THIS WAS REVEALED THROUGH A PART 50 AUDIT AT THIS MINE.

April 5, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS WALKING IN THE 1 RT 7 NORTH NO.3 ENTRY WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE IN THE MINE BOTTOM APPROX. 4" DEEP X 2 1/2' IN DIAMETER.

April 5, 1993 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

7 SOUTH LEFT SIDE RETURN E2 ESCAPEWAY OLD 6 SOUTH BELT TRACK ENTRY 6 CROSS CUTS OUTBY SURVEY STATION 1843. THE DIMENSIONS APPROX. 20 FT WIDE X 60 FT LONG X 7 TO 8 FT HIGH AREA WAS SUPPORTED WI TH 60 INCH FULLY GROUTED RESIN ROOF BOLTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL, CRIBS H BEAMS ROOF MATS ROUTE WAS CHANGED AND AREA DANGERED OFF.

March 29, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Helvetia Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE WAS TRYING TO GET AROUND THE ELEPHANT EAR ON THE SHUTTLE CAR TO WORK AT RE-ENTERING THE CABLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HISBACK. BEGAN CHIROPRACTOR TREATMENT ON APRIL 12, 1993.

March 24, 1993 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING IN 5 RM OF 1 RIGHT 7 NORTH LOOKED UP AND STRUCK HEAD ON ROOF RAIL.

March 22, 1993 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS DRAGGING SNUB JACK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 18, 1993 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS MOVING MINER CABLE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN.

March 2, 1993 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING POST FROM THE SUPPLY CAR INTO THE SCOOP BUCKET HE REPORTED THAT HE EITHER PULLED OR T WISTED SOMETHING IN HIS LOWER BACK

February 24, 1993 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING UP #6 HEADING EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY HIT HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF.

February 10, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Helvetia Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING & STACKING MINER CABLE WHEN HE WENT HOME THAT NIGHT HE FELT NUMBENSS & PAIN I HIS LEFT ARM WRIST & FINGERS MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS TENDONITIS

February 5, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN THE BACK OF MANTRIP-HIS HEAD HIT AN OVERCAST.

January 28, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN THE MANTRIP WITH LEGS STRETCHED OUT AND FEET CROSSED OVER.THE RIGHT FOOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CANOPY OF ROOF RAIL.

January 12, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON FISH PLATES ON 2 RIGHT TRACK. THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE NUT AND EE HIT HIS LEFT KNEE ON TRACK RAIL.

January 11, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING A LIGHT MOUNTING BOLT WHEN THE WRENCH HE WAS USING SLIPPED OFF OF BOLT LETTING HIS FINGER STRIKE THE FRAME OF THE LIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET.

1992 · 34 incidents

December 28, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A BAG OF BOLTER DUST INTO THE SCOOP BUCKET HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK.

December 27, 1992 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING UNDERNEATH THE BELT AT #2 TAIL AS HE CROSSED UNDER HE TWISTED HIS BACK

December 19, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE ON A SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

December 10, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO PUT MORE OF A CURVE ON THE END OF THE HOOK USING THE EYE OF A ROOF PLATE THE HOOK SLIPPED OUT HE FELL CATCHING OR BREAKING HIS FALLL WITH HIS LEFT HAND

December 8, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING BAGS UP & PLACING THEM INTO THE SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE NOTICED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

December 4, 1992 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING THE AIR-LOK DOOR ON THE 4 WEST TRACK WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT HEAD.

December 3, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE HAD A PIECE OF DIRT COME IN BEHIND HIS GLASSES & THE DIRT WENT INTO HIS EYE THE INJURED WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES

November 17, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE SAID HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

November 16, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Helvetia Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS PERFORMING NORMAL DUTIES OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR EMPLOYEE BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 03-10-93 WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE

November 6, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

1 RIGHT 7 NORHT LOCATION OF THE FALL: STATION #3284 JUST INBY AT INTERSECTION. THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL: 8'X18'X40' SIX FOOT (6') AND EIGHT FOOT (8') RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED.

November 2, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

2 RIGHT 7 NORTH THE LOCATION OF THE FALL: STATION #3266 - #5 ROOM 3 X-CUTS INBY. THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL 25'X19'X5' ADDITIONAL POSTS USED FOR PILLARING. FOUR FOOT (4') RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED.

October 26, 1992 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner OTHER
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MAKING HIS DAILY MINE EXAMINATION WALK WHEN HIS LEFT KNEE STARTED GIVING HIM TROUBLE THIS PAIN OCCURRED BECAUSE OF HIS REPOREATED WALKING OF LONG DISTANCES.

October 4, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE DIMESNION OF THE FALL: 18'X35'X8' THE LOCATION OF THE FALL: 1 XCUT OUTBY STATION #3213. THE LOCATION OF THE FALL: 1 XCUT OUTBY STATION #3213. 6' INSTALL II ROOF BOLTS WERE BEING USED. IMMD EDIATE ROOF CONSISTED OF SHALE.

October 3, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

1 RIGHT 7 NORHT THE LOCATION OF THE FALL: 1 X-CUT INBY STATION #3218. THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL: 20'X20'X6'-7' 6' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED. IMMEDIATE ROOF CONSISTED OF SHALE SLATE.

September 23, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WALING ALONG 4 WEST 7 SO TRACK WHEN HE COMPLAINED TO HIS FOREMAN EE THAT HE HAD HIT HIS HEAD ON A BENT ROOF BOLT HEIGHT WSA 66INCHES

September 21, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

7 SOUTH PARALLELS THE LOCATION OF THE FALL APPROX. 75 FT INBY STATION 3123. THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL APPROX. 75 FT LONG X 18FT WIDE X 8 FT HIGH. IMMEDIATE ROOF S ONSITED OF SHALE. ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT H BEAM4 FT RESIN BOLTS BEING USED.

September 18, 1992 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A 15 TON MOTOR ALONE IN 7 NORTH TRACK, WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A 60 LB RAIL THAT WAS USED TO SUPPORT THE ROOF. FELT PAIN IN HIS NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.

August 26, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING ALONG 7 NORTH BELT-HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

August 25, 1992 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

38505E WAS SHOVELING ALONG 7 SOUTH LOWBELT IN THE AREA AROUND THE LOW DRIVE MOTOR. AS SHE LIFTED THE SHOVEL SHE SLIPPED, TWISTING HER BACK.

July 22, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

54736YEE WAS WALKING IN THE #1 HEADING OF 1 RIGHT 7 NORTH 35' INBY STATION #2076 WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL HITTING HI ON THE BASE OF THE NECK.

July 13, 1992 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

7 SOUTH THE LOCATION OF THE FALL:STATION #3141 INBY 1 X-CUT THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL:3" THICK X12" WIDE X21" LONG.SIX FOOT ROOF BOLTS WERE BEING USED.

July 9, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WALKING IN THE 7 SO.SECTION,STRUCK HEAD ON A ROOF BOARD INSTALLED ON THE ROOF.

June 22, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING BELT STRUCTURE-PICKED UP A TOP ROLLER AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.STARTED MISSING WORK 7-13- 92.

April 16, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS WALKING IN BELT ENTRY STRUCK HIS HEAD ON BELT HANGER. (BEGAN LOSING TIME 5/19/93 - DIAGNOSIS BILATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME) (OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS)

April 13, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

4 WEST 7 SOUTH 1X-CUT INBY SPAD #3041 IN #2 ENTRY DIMENSIONS 18FTWX30FTLX4FT-5FTH 4FT RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED

April 9, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM PARKING LOT TO A LAMHOUSE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

March 17, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

2RT 7 NORTH DIMENSION OF THE FALL 18FTWX180FTLX8FTH LOCATION OF THE FALL STA #2817 INSTALL 1A-6FT&8FT SUPPLEMENTARY ROOF SUPPORT ROOF MATS TIMBER

March 12, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

1 RIGHT 7 NORTH L/S RETURN #800 E2 ESCAPEWAY. THE DIMENSION: 18' W X APPROX. 8' H APPROX. 120' L. THE LOCATION: APPROX. 4 X-CUTS OUTBY STATION #2651-9 X-CUTS INBY STATION 2534 2 PC. INSTAL #2- 6' BOLTS BEING USED.

March 7, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING PAST THE MANTRIPS.LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM AT #1 DRIVE,(CARRYING AN ELECTRIC DRILL.)HE HIT HIS HEAD ON ONE OF THE H-BEAMS AND JAMMED HIS NECK.

February 28, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS ALONG THE RIB LINE THE RIB ROLLED OUT AGAINST THE OPERATOR PUSHING HIM UP AGAINST THE ROOF BOLTER CAUSING HIS HAND TO PUSH BACKWARDS.

February 19, 1992 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

FOUND IN 7 SOUTH SECTION -MMU-017 DIMENSION OF FALL- 26' X 24' X 6'HIGH ROOF BOLTS BEING USED-6' IMMEDIATE ROOF CONSISTED OF SHALE.

February 19, 1992 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR-WHILE TRAMMING TO FACE,THE CANOPY OF HIS CAR HIT THE FIRE EXTINGUTUISHER HANGING ALONG THE HAULAGE CAUSING IT TO DISCHARGE AND SPRAYED FACE AND EYES.

February 3, 1992 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF MANTRIP WHEN HIS FOOT CAUGHT THE SIDE OF THE MANTRIP AND TWISTED HIS LEG.

January 31, 1992 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING UMWA EMPLOYEE WHO HAD ASKED FOR HELP. HE HELPED HIM LOAD TIMBER AND WHILE BENDING OVER ISD OF SKID TO LIFT TIMER, STRAINED LOWER BACK.

1991 · 75 incidents

December 27, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

7 NORTH THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL-25' LONG X25' WIDE X6' HIGH.THE LOCATION OF THE FALL WAS AT STATION #2654 LENGTH OF ROOF BOLT 8'.

December 16, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJ HELPING OTHER ADJUST THE LOWER PLATFORM OF THE HYD.PRESS. OTHER RELEASED THE CHAIN FROM THE PLATFORM CAUSING IT TO FALL ON EMPL FINGER.

December 16, 1991 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPL THROWING CRIB BLOCK OUT OF THE WAY OF SCOOP.STARTED MISSING WORK 1-20-92.

November 22, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WALKING INTO SECTION AND HIT HEAD ON ROOF JAMMING NECK CAUSING PAIN IN NECK AND SHOULDERS. STARTED MISSING WORK 12-12-91.

November 16, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

OPER RF BOLTER STEELS DROPPED STRIKING HIM ON HEAD AND JAMMING NECK

November 12, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE WAS HAULING COAL FROM THE MINER TO THE FEEDER AND THE CAR HIT A POT HOLE AND HE BOUNCED UP AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE CANOPY.

November 2, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BLOCKING SCOOP WITH CRIB BLOCK WHEN HE WAS PLACING BLOCK UNDER TIRE OF SCOOP HE H IT HIS FINGER AGAINST SIDE OF SCOOP & CRIB BLOCK

November 1, 1991 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING 38" BELT ON EMPTY SUPPLY CAR.

October 23, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

DIMENSTION APPROX 30' L X 14' W X 4' HIGH LOCATION OF FALL 1 X CUT OUTBY STATION #2105 2 X CUTS INBY STATION #2086. UNUSUAL GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS CUTTER THIS FALL WAS FROM CAVE THAT PREVIOUSLY B OLTED & CLEANED UP. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT H BEAMS STRINGER CRIBS ROOF MATS HEADERS ON BOLTS.

October 17, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL WAS LOOKING AT SOME SMALL PARTS FROM DISMANTLED VALVE BANK ON CONTINUOUS MINER. HE HAD JUST TAKEN HIS GLASSES OFF TO SEE PARTS BETTER. MINER OPERATOR ACCIDENTLY TURNED MANUAL START BUTTON TO ON POSITION INSTEAD OF OFF PSOITION STARTINGPUMP MOTOR. OIL SPRAYED FROM VALVE BANK STRIKING MECHANIC IN FACE & EYES.

October 14, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNTWISTING CANVAS FELT PULL IN BACK

October 11, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

OUTBY- #7 ENTRY OF MAINS. THE LOCATION OF THE FALL: 2 X-CUTS INBY SPAD #902. THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL: 18'X18'X6' ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT - 60# RAILS. 6' RESIN B OLTS WERE BEING USED.

October 10, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss ELECTRICAL
Helvetia Coal Company · Contact with electrical current

EE WAS REMOVING A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE FROM INSULATED HOOKS WHEN HE GOT SHOCKED AND BURNED ON BOTH HANDS EVIDENCE OF BURN MARKS ON LITTLE FINGERS.

October 9, 1991 PA · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE STATED THAT WHILE HE AND 3 OTHER PERSONS THREW A 60 LB TRACK RAIL UP ON THE RAIL CAR THE RAIL SPRANG BACK. HE TRIED TO HOLD THE RAIL, WAS AT THIS POINT HE PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT ARM. THE RE ASON THE RAIL SPRANG BACK WAS BECAUSE THE OTHER END OF THE RAIL WAS CAUGHT IN BETWEEN OTHER RAILS LYING ON THE BOTTOM.

October 3, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE STEPPING OVER PIECE OF MINE CANVAS,EMPL STEPPED ON NAIL THAT WAS STUCK IN CANVAS.NO LOST TIME-MEDICAL.

September 30, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO WORKING SECTION FROM MATRIP AT START OF SHIFT.HE SLIPPED AND FELL INJURING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

September 30, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CARRYING CRIB BLOCK WHEN HIS HAT FELL OFF HIS HEAD. HE TOOK A STEP OR TWO AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT.

September 27, 1991 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MECHANIC PUT GATHERING ARM BACK ON MINER WHEN THE ARM SLIPPED STRIKING LEFT HAND.

September 27, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE DRILLING A HOLE HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE. HE DIDN'T FEEL TAHT ANYTHING CAME IN AROUND HIS GLASSES, THAT IT MIGHT BE AN EYELASH. AFTER REPEATED FLUSHING NOTHING C OULD BE SEEN IN THE EYE BUT THE EYE WAS IRRITATED AND RED.

September 26, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK WHEN HE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF THE WAY.HE ALSO STATED BOTTOM WAS MUDDY AND HE SLIPPED.EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS LIFTING PROPERLY.

September 19, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL,2 X CUTS INBY STATION 2633,DIMENSION OF FALL IS 20'X20'X8' HIGH.ROOF CONSISTED OF SHALE AND SANDSTONE.SECTION INVOLVED-7 NORTH.

September 13, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

2 WEST 7 SOUTH, LOCATION OF FALL: #10 ROOM OFF #6 ENTRY OF 7 SOUTH. DIMENSIONS OF FALL 110' LONG X 20' WIDE X 8' HIGH. 4' RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED.

September 13, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE LOCATION OF THE FALL: 1659 #3 HEADING. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE FALL: 22'L X 20' W X 8'H. ROOF BOLTS: 6' INSTALL II. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT- BOX BEAMS.

September 9, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

1 RIGHT 7 NORTH-E2 L/S RETURN. THE LOCATION OF THE FALL: 8 X-CUTS INBY STATION #2534 AND #0 ROOM. THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL: 18 X 60 X 6' PLUS. ROOF BOLTS USED: 6' INSTAL 2.

September 4, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

1 RIGHT 7 NORTH THE LOCATION OF THE FALL AT STATION 2648 THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL 35FT LONG X 18FT WIDE X 6-8 FT HIGH 6 FT INSTALL BOLTS WERE BEING USED.

August 29, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS WALKING TO FACE FROM MANTRIP WHILE WALKING HE BUMPED HEAD ON MINE ROOF. HE STATED THIS MADE NECK SORE.

August 26, 1991 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING 7 NORTH AIRCOURSE ON L/S RETURN INJ EMPL STEPPED INTO WATER HOLE & LOST BALANCE & TWISTED LEFT KNEE. DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 8/29/91.

August 21, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING BELT AROUND STATIONARY PULLEY TO COUPLE BELT TOGETHER, MADE WRONG TURN AND PULLED ON LOWER BACK.

August 14, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL WAS PUSHING WHEEL BARREL & ROW OF CRIBS. WHEEL BARREL GOT STUCK BETWEEN CRIBS. TRYING TO PULL WHEEL BARREL BACK HE PINCHED FINGER ON CRIB.

August 14, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

...ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED AS A NO LOST TIME. HOWEVER,EMPL STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO 5-29-92 INJURY ON 8-14-91.BEING RESUBMITTED AS A LOST TIME.

August 12, 1991 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT A SUPPLY CAR CAME OFF THE TRACK AND AFTER JACKING IT UP HE WAS PLACING A HEADER UNDER THE CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG.

August 9, 1991 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR AROUND CORNER OF STUMP. PINCHED LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN KITCHEN OF HSUTTLE CAR AND COAL RIB.

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

THE LOCATION 6 ENTRY ADJACENT TO SPAD 2629 IN 5 ENTRY THE DIMENSION 19 FT WIDE X 80FT LONG X 4-5 FT HIGH 4 FT RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED.

August 5, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

REACHING FOR A BLOCK TO BUILD A WALL ON OVERCAST,LEFT HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH METAL BAND CUTTING RING FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

July 29, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AIR COURSES -E2-6SOUTH AREA.LOCATION OF FALL- 2 X-CUTS OUTBY STATION 1723.DIMENSION-35'LONG X 19'WIDE X 5'8"HIGH.IMMEDIATE ROOF CONSISTED OF SHALE.OLD OVERCAST BOLTED WITH 4' CONVENTIONAL BOLT

July 8, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING MINER THROUGH BACK CHECK WHEN HE STEPPED IN HOLE ON BOTTOM AND FELL ON RIGHT KNEE.

June 26, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMED HE WAS DONE PLUGGING SCOOP PLUG IN WHILE HE WAS POSITIONED FROM THE TOP OF SCOOP BATTERY AS HE WAS BACKING OF BATTERY IN A LAYING POSITION HE STRUCK ELBOW ON BATTERY I.D. HOLD DOWN WHICH IS 2 ROOF PLATES WELDED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WITH AN 8' BOLT THROUGH BOTH OF THEM.

June 25, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL GOT OUT OF CAR AND RESET FEEDER POWER.WALKING BACK TO SHUTTLE CAR -THERE IS A BOOM HOLE CUT IN THIS AREA WITH 12" ROCK CUT OUT.WALKING THROUGH THIS AREA,STRUCK HEAD HURTING NECK.

June 14, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A TOP ROLLER TO PUT IN PLACE AND PULLED HIS LOWER BACK OUT.

June 8, 1991 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE WAS OPENING A BAG OF B-BOND AND MATERIAL FLEW UP INTO HIS FACE-BLINKED OUT-FINISHED SHIFT-INFLAMMATION SHOWED UP THE NEXT DAY.

June 3, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING, HE DROPPED THE CANOPY ON BOLTER AND WAS STRUCK ON TOP OF HEAD COMPRESSING HIS NECK.

June 1, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

1 RIGHT 7 NORTH THE LCATION OF THE FALL 4 ENTRY 1 X CUT INBY STATION 2539. THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL-21 L X 19FT W X 8 FT H. COMBINATION BOLTS WERE BEING USED 6 TO 8 ADDITIO NAL OR SUPPLEMENTARY ROOF SUPPORT POST AND CRIBS

May 29, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS ROOF BOLTING ON RIGHT SIDE OF BOLTER HE SLIPPED OF ROCK & FOOT WENT BETWEEN TWO ROCKS & HE TWISTED KNEE.

May 23, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

RUNNING SHUTTLE CAR HIT HOLE HEAD HIT CANOPY

May 23, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPING TO INSTALL SAIL BOAT STANDING BACK WAS HELPING TO HOLD UP TOP OF SAIL BOAT WHILE ROOF BOLT WAS PUT IN. EMPL STARTED MISSING WORK ON 5/23/91 BECAUSE OF THIS INJURY.

May 11, 1991 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CUTTING A BLOCK TO FIT IN THE WALL THE EDGE OF THE AX WENT THRU THE BLOCK. HIS HAND WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE AX HANDLE AND HIS FINGER HIT THE BLOCK.

May 7, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Helvetia Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING FELT PAIN IN BACK LEGS HURT

May 6, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

1RT 7NO LOCATION OF FALL 1RT 7NOL/S RETURN ROOM 6,7,8 & X-CUT TO 6TO7&XCUT7TO8 DIMENSION OF THE FALL APPROX ROOM 7-18FTWIDE&50FTLONGXCUT 7-8-18FTWIDE&100FT LONG 8FT COMBINATION COMPRESSION BOL TS WERE BEING USED SUPPLEMENTARY ROOF SUPPORT BEING USED STRAPS

May 1, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

GETTING SHOVEL FROM MINER, BUMPED RUB RAIL AND IT FELL ON LEFT IN-STEP.

April 28, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

7 SOUTH. THE LOCATION OF THE FALL- 1 X-CUT INBY SPAD 2363 #4 HEADING. THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL- 20' X 20' X 8' HIGH. 8' COMBINATION BOLTS- RAILS IN INTERSECTION WERE BEING USED. ADDITIONAL OR SUPPLEMENTARY ROOF SUPPORT- H-BEAMS- 60 LBS RAILS.

April 25, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING TOP BELT ROLLERS FROM UTILITY MOTOR. HE TOOK A ROLLER OFF THE PILE AND AS HE DID, ANOTHER ROLLER SLID AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND.

April 23, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO INSTALL A BOOM JACK ON THE BOLTER WHEN HE GOT HIS FINGER PINCHED BETWEEN THE OUTSIDE OF JACK AND FRAME OF MACHINE.

April 17, 1991 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING AROUND OPERATOR'S SIDE OF BOTTOM WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF ON SIDE OF BOLTER HURTING HIS SHOULDER.

April 12, 1991 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BETWEEN SHUTTLE CAR AND RIB. THERE WAS SPILLAGE ALONG RIB AND A PIECE OF ROCK LYING ON A 45 DEGREE ANGLE LYING IN THE SPILLAGE. THE INJURE STEPPED ON THE ROCK AND SLIPPED OFF THE ROCK AND FELL AGAINST THE RIB, THEN FELL ON THE BOTTOM. THERE WAS AN OFFSET APPROX. 1' IN THE RIB AND HE FELL ONTO THE OFFSET.

April 10, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE LOADING A 1000' 7200 CABLE ONTO THE SUPPLY CAR A FOREIGN OBJECT FLEW INTO HIS EYE. HE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

April 10, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE IN THE BBELT ENTRY WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 29, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRYING TO TAKE O RING FROM FITTING TOOL SLIPPED CUTTING INDEX FINGER ON L HAND

March 11, 1991 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO MANTRIP WHEN HE STEPPED INTO HOLE IN BOTTOM TWISTING HIS ANKLE.

March 4, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

6 SOUTH (SECTION HAS BEEN FINISHED FOR SEVERAL YEARS) THE LOCATION OF THE FALL-#3 ENTRY AT SPAD #1740 OLD BELT LINE 6 SOUTH. THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL-APPROX 30' LONG-20' WIDE-8-10' HIGH. 5' R ESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED. 5 BOLTS ACROSS & OLD BELT LINE (WAS CENTER TIMBERED AND STRAPPED).

March 1, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN OPERATORS COMPARTMENT OF MINER PULLING LEVER THAT SUCK OIL INTO THE MINER HE SHUT THE MINER OFF AS THE MINER HELPER WAS PUTTING THE CAP BACK ON THE FILL HOSE WHEN THE M INER WAS SHUT OFF OIL SPRAYED OUT OF THE HOSE & STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT EYE (HE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES)

February 26, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING THE 7 NO BELT AT 1RT 7 NO HEAD & WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN FROM X-OVER HE STEPPED ON A 4IN T & TRIPPED & FELL TWISTING HIS LOWER BACK

February 4, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE GRABBED TOOL BAGS OFF OF MANTRIP AND IN DOING SO TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

January 29, 1991 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL TAKING OUT TOP ROLLER ALONG#3 MAIN BELT,SLIPPED OFF BOLT CUTTING LEFT WRIST.

January 28, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL SPLITTING CAP PIECES FOR TOP OF STOPPING.EMPL STRIKING DOWN ON CAP PIECE WHEN RIGHT WRIST CAME IN CONTACT WITH METAL BAND STICKING UP ALONGSIDE PALLET OF TILE.

January 15, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS DROPPING THE BOOM DOWN ON THE BOLTER AND AT THE SAME TIME PUT HIS HAND ON THE BOOM CAUSING HIS THUMB TO GET SQUEEZED BETWEEN A HOSE AND THE DRILL MOTOR.

January 15, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHANGING A HYDRAULIC HOSE ON A BOLTER. EE WAS BENT OVER THE BOLTER FOR ONE HOUR. HIS BACK WAS STRAINED FROM ALL THE BENDING OR PULLING ON THE HYD. HOSE CAUSED HIS BACK TO HURT.

January 9, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING X5-6 WHILE DRILLING A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK BROKE LOOSE & FELL ON CANOPY EMPLOYEE LOWERED THE CANOPY TO REMOVE ROCK & THE BACK OF ROCK BROKE OFF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE BAC K

January 7, 1991 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

MAINS APPROX INTERSECTION 7 X CUTS OUTBY SPAD #1389 ENTRY #1. DIMENSION OF FALL 20 X 20 X 8 SIX FOOT COMBINATION BOLTS WERE BEING USED. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT OF TRUSSES & CRIBS WERE BEING USED. U NUSUAL GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS CUTTERS.

1990 · 21 incidents

December 31, 1990 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

7 NORTH-INY SPAD 2X-CUTS FROM SPAD THEN GO 5 X-CUTS TO THE RIGHT.WAS IN E2 ESCAPEWAY IN OLD ROOMS.THE DIMENSIONS OF THE FALL 80'X18'X8'.

December 20, 1990 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING #1 ENTRY-SAFETY POST WAS UP AGAINST THE ROOF AND THE PROTECTIVE CANOPY IN 8" BELOW ROOF LINE.EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM SIDE TO WORK AREA UNDER CANOPY WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HE AD ON TEH CANOPY CAUSING PAIN IN THE NECK.

December 19, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS TAKING SCRAPPER OFF OF LOW DRIVE. HE DROPPED SCRAPPER ON FINGER. INJ EMPL WAS WEARING GLOVES.

December 17, 1990 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

SLIDING I BEAMS OFF SCOP ON BOLTER PULLING BEAM SPRAINED BACK

November 19, 1990 PA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATED AS HE GOT OUT OF THE HYSTER TO CHECK WHY THE OVERLAND BELT WAS OFF HE SLIPPED ON THE SECOND STEP WHICH MAY HAVE HAD A THIN COAT OF ICE ON IT. AS HE GRABBED THE RAIL HE SLIPPED AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER AREA.

November 13, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WALKING THROUGH CANVAS CHECK. HIT HEAD ON H-BEAM.

November 8, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS HOVELING COAL FROM UNDER #1 LOW BELT DRIVE & EXPERIENCED SEVERE BACK PAIN WHEN THROWING COAL ONTO BELT.

November 5, 1990 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS WATCHING FEEDER FOR ROCK THAT WAS BEING DUMPED ON BELT. HE WAS TAKING A ROCK OFF OF THE BELT AND HE SAID HE PULLED SOMTHING IN HIS BACK.

October 18, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING TOP ROLLER BACK ON THE RAIL.

October 11, 1990 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN MOTOR TO SECTION. HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT HIP AND LOWER BACK.

October 8, 1990 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING OUT SPILLBOARDS FOR FEEDER AND HOT SLAG SPIT BACK INTO HIS FACE AND CAUSED A PIECE OF SLAG TO GO INTO HIS EYE.EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

October 8, 1990 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

4 SOUTH-THE LOCATION OF THE FALL-166' INBY #1 ROOM.THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL-PILLARING FINAL PUSH OUT-SIZE OF PILLAR 80'X70'.THIS AREA WAS TIMBERED ACCORDING TO PILLARING PLAN.

October 2, 1990 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE HAD A PIECE OF COAL IN HIS BOOT. HE REMOVED HIS BOOT TO TAKE THE COAL OUT OF IT AND LOST HIS BALANCE. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF. HIS LEFT FOOT KICKED INTO A CRIB. INJURING HIS LITTLE TOE ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

October 1, 1990 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

#2 HEADING OF MAINS-THE LOCATION OF THE FALL -#2 OF MAINS-3 X-CUTS INBY SPAD #65.THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL 6' HIGH 30' LONG 18' WIDE.FIVE FOOT RESIN BOLTS WERE BEING USED.THERE WAS AN ADDITION AL ROW OF POSTS ALONG EDGE OF PREVIOUS CAVE.

September 24, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING A ROCK UP WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE & WENT TO THROW IT ONTO THE BELT EMPLOYEE STRUCK POST PINCHING HAND BETWEEN ROCK & POST ROCK WAS APPROX 14IN -16IN LONG-4IN TO 6IN THICK & 6IN TO 8IN WIDTH

September 24, 1990 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

7 NORTH-THE LOCATION OF THE FALL-1 X-CUT INBY 2375.THE DIMENSION OF THE FALL-18'WIDE-50' LONG-10-12' HIGH.EIGHT FOOT COMRESSION BOLTS WERE BEINGUSED.

September 18, 1990 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE WAS PUTTING A COAL CHAIN TOGETHER ON A 1410 MINER,HE WAS HOLDING LINK WITH ONE HAND,HE SWUNG HIS HAMMER AND THE HAMMER HIT THE TAIL OF THE MINER AND IT GLANCED OFF AN D HIT HIS LEFT THUMB.

September 17, 1990 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING PAST SUPPLY CARS THROUGH THE OVERCAST WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A SUPPORT FOR THE OVERCAST JAMMING HIS NECK.

September 7, 1990 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING 8' COMPRESSION BOLT.PUTTING BOLT TOGETHER IN ROOF.SPINNING BOLT AT COUPLER.FINGER GOT CAUGHT AGAINST ROOF AND COUPLER.