Mining Incidents

Mine No 3 Coal

Eagle Energy Inc · Underground
Van, Boone County, WV  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4601268

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
142
Years on record
1983–1988
Latest incident
Oct 1988
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

142 on file

1988 · 36 incidents

October 2, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP REPORT THAT HE WAS STANDING UP RIGHT LIFTING UP ON METAL CONVER WHICH WAS STRUCK E.WHEN HE FELT A SLIGHT PAIN IN HIS MID AND LOWER BACK.

September 21, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Nest Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

September 17, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STANDING UPRIGHT AT ONE END OF METAL STORAGE RACK PULLING ON PIECE OF 1 3/4'' X 12' X 15' ROUND BAR STOCK SLIDING IT OUT TO WHERRE HE COULD CUT OFF AMOUNT NEEDED EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK

September 14, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS WALKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE EAST SLOPE BELT TOWARDS THE EAST SUMP WHEN HE SLIPPED IN MUD AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

August 21, 1988 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4 RIGHT TRACK CHUTE APPROXIMATELY 16' X 16' X 30" TO 36" THICK.

August 7, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS STANDING LEANING OVER A MINE JEEP INSTALLING A SPEED REDUCER ON AN AXLE WHEN IT FOULED AND AS HE PULLED ON THE SPEED REDUCER IT CAME LOOSE CATCHING HIS RT THUMB BE TWEEN THE SPEED REDUCER AND THE BRACKET

July 16, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE SHEAR PLACING A 1 IN ELECTRIC IMPACT WRENCH ON THE SHEAR WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE CORNER OF THE SHEAR BODY AND THE IMPACT WRENC H HE WAS HOLDING CAUSING A FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT HAND

July 6, 1988 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WAL LKING FROM THE DINNER AREA TO HOS WORK SITE THROUGH WATER THAT HAD ACCUMULATED IN THE CROSSCUT WHEN HE REPORTS THAT HE STEPPED INTO AN ONSET CAU SING HIM TO TWIST HIS LEFT ANKLE.

July 4, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BENT OVER LIFTING AND PULLING ON THE TRAILING CABLE OF THE SHIELD RETREIVER WHEN HE REPORTS THAT HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 29, 1988 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJ WALKING INTO LAMP ROOF AT SHIFTS END WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET CONCRETE FLOOR TWISTING LEFT KNEE AS HE FELL.

June 18, 1988 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL STANDING UPRIGHT SLIDING LONG RELAY BAR OVER TOP OF FACE CONVEYOR SIDEBOARD WHEN RELAY BAR SLIPPED CATCHING INJ RIGHT RING FINGER BETWEEN SIDE BOARD AND RELAY BAR.

June 18, 1988 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WALKING BENT FORWARD ACROSS LONGWALL FACE RESTING RIGHT HAND ON CONVEYOR SIDEBOARD TO HELP HOLD HIMSELF UP WHEN PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN SHIELD CANOPIES STRIKING INJ RIGHT HAND WHI ILE IN RESTING OR SUPPORT POSITION CAUSING ABOVE INJURY.

June 9, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS CROSSING OVER THE DRAW HEAD BETWEEN TWO RAILROAD CARS NEAR THE EAST BELT SLOPE AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT WHEN HE SLIPPED STRIKING HIS LOWER LEFT LEG AGAINST THE DRAWHEAD CAUSING THE ABOVE INJURY.

May 23, 1988 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Nest Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS

May 19, 1988 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING UPRIGHT TRAMMING THE SHEAR TO PULL THE BROKEN CONVEYOR CHAIN TOGETHER USING A 3/8 INCH WIRE ROPE, WHEN THE WIRE ROPE SLIPPED OUT O F THE ROPE CLAMPS AND A LOOP IN THE ROP E SLACK IN WHICH THE INJURED WAS STANDING JERKED TIGHT SUDDENLY FORCEFULLY STRIKING AND SQUEEZING THE INJURED S RIGHT LEG.

May 18, 1988 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BENT OVER PICKING UP A CRIB BLOCK FROM A PALLET WHEN ANOTHER CIRB BLOCK ROLLED FROM THE TOP STRIKING THE INJURED,S LEFT THUMB CATCHING IT BETWEEN TWO CRIB BLOCKS.

May 16, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT DOWN THE SLOPE BELT STEPS WHEN THE LOOSE COAL CAND ROCK GAVE WAY UNDERNEATH HIS FEET CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

May 14, 1988 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS STANDING BENT OVER ASSISTING A COWORKER REMOVE THE BRETBY CHAIN FROM THE SHEAR CABLE ANCHOR WHEN THE TAIL MOTOR THAT HAD ALREADY BEEN REMOVED AND WAS RESTING ON THE SHIELD BASE SHI FTED CATCHING THE INJURED'S LEFT KNEE BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND THE CONVEYOR SIDEBOARD STARTED MISSING WORK 5-15-88

May 5, 1988 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Nest Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

April 28, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMP. WAS CROSSING THE CONVEYOR BELT TO GET TOT HE SECTION POWER CENTER TO CHECK OUT A PROBLEM. AS HE CROSSED THE BELT WHICH WAS NOT RUNNING AND INSTEAD OF USING THE DESINATED CROSSOVER AT THE STAGE LOADER OR INSURING THE AT THE BELT COULD NOT BE INADVERTANTLY TURNED ON, THE BELT STARTED, CAUSING THE I NJ TO FALL AND TRAVEL ABOUT 180 FEET, SUSTAINING SEVERAL BRUISES AND

April 15, 1988 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WHILE MAKING HIS FIRST ON SHIFT EXAMINATION OF LONGWALL FACE, HAD STOPPED BETWEEN #102 P #103 SHIELDS TO REMOVE ROCK FROM CABLE CARRIER & WHILE BENT FORWARD PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BE TWEEN SHIELD CANOPIES STRIKING INJURED IN LOWER LEFT BACK.

April 15, 1988 WV · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP. WAS BENT OVER LIFTING A BEARING ONTO A FOUR WHEEL CART WHEN HE REPORTS THAT HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LEFT GRON AREA WHICH GREW PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.

March 31, 1988 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BENT OVER LIFTING A 3" SUBMERSABLE WATER PUMP OUT OF MUD AND WATER TO REMOVE IT FROM THE SCOOP ROADWAY WHEN HE REPORTS HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS UPPER ABCK BETWEEN H IS SHOULDERS.

March 15, 1988 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS STANDING BENT SLIGHTLY FORWARD ONLOADING AN OXYGEN BOTTLE. AS HE PULLED ON THE OXYGEN BOTTLE, HE STEPPED BACK ON A USED BELT ROLLER AND HIS FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND.

March 14, 1988 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object

THE INJURED WAS STANDING AT THE OPERATOR'S STATION OF THE SHEAR AFTER CUTTING OUT AT THE TAIL AND WAS TURNING THE "COWL" IN PREPARATION TO GO BACK TO THE HEAD WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FLEW F ROM THE CUTTER DRUM STRIKING THE INJURED ON TOP OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

March 11, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL. WAS SITTING UPRIGHT IN OPERATOR'S DECK OF TRACK MOTOR TRAMMING TOWARDS OUTSIDE WHEN HIS HEAD STRUCK HALF HEADER ATTACHED TO MINE ROOF CAUSING ABOVE INJURY.

March 9, 1988 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED WAS STANDING SLIGHTLY BENT INSIDE THE LONGWALL STAGELOADER USING A SLATE BAR TO REMOVE ROCK FROM THE DUMP POINT WHEN HIS RIGHT HAND WHICH WAS HOLDING THE SLATE BAR STRUCK THE STAGE LOADER AS THE ROCK BECAME UNFOALED

March 9, 1988 WV · Coal scoop car operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Nest Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS

February 24, 1988 WV · Coal welder DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Nest Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DUST DISEASES OF THE LUNGS -PNEUMONCONIOSIS

February 23, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BENT FORWARD USING A SLATE BAR TO REMOVE A PIECE OF ROCK FROM A TOP THE SHEAR WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED CATCHING THE INJUREDS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE SLATE BAR & THE FRAME OF THE SHEAR FRACTURING MIDDLE & RING FINGER OF THE LEFT HAND

February 22, 1988 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Nest Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

February 18, 1988 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WHO WAS SETTING BITS IN THE LONGWALL SHEAR CUTTER DRUM WAS STANDING UPRIGHT WITH HER LEFT FOOT RESTING ON A BIT LUG WHILE USING BOTH HANDS TO ROTATE THE DRUM WHEN HER LEFT FOOT SLIPP ED OFF THE BIT LUG CAUSING HER TO FALL BACKWARDS ONTO LOOSE COAL

January 28, 1988 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING UPRIGHT PULLING ON A POWER CABLE WHEN A LOOSE COAL RIB FELL STRIKING INJURED'S RIGHT LEG.

January 24, 1988 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS SQUATTED DOWN INSIDE 66 SHIELD WHICH HAD ALREADY BEEN ADVANCED WHEN COWORKER STARTED TO ADVANCE THE ADJACENT SHILED, IN DOING SO, FACE CONVEYOR JERKED BACK SLIGHTLY CATCHING INJ HIPS BETWEEN THE TELEPHONE ON CONVEYOR SIDEBOARD AND THE TOMBSTONE OR GOB SHIELD ON 66 SHIELD

January 20, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING UPRIGHT PLACIG A GEAR ONTO A SHAFT WHICH HE WAS HOLDING UPRIGHT ON THE SHOP FLOOR WHEN THE GEAR FELL AS HE TAPPED IT WITH A HAMMER TO ALIGN IT AND STRUCK THE TOP OF INJUR ED'S LEFT FOOT.3

January 12, 1988 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING UPRIGHT OPERATING TAIL SIDE OF SHEAR WHEN THE CRUSHER THREW SEVERAL PIECE S OF FINE ROCK AND COAL STRIKING INJURED IN RT EYE

1987 · 17 incidents

December 14, 1987 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 SEATED IN THE OPERATORS DECK OF THE SCOOP TRAMMING TOWARDS THE SUPPLY AREA WHEN THE SCOOP CANOPY SLID THE SUPPORT LEG STRICKING THE INJURED ON TOP OF THE HEAD AND NECK.

December 14, 1987 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJ AND COWORKE9 WERE STANDING UPRIGHT USING A ROTARY AIR DRILL TO INSTALL A 42 IN RESIN ROD IN T HE ROOF TO USE AS AN ANCHOR BOLT WHEN THE BOLT BENT AND INJUREDS LIFT INDEX FINGER BECAME CAU CAUGHT BETWEN T2E ROOF BOLT PLATE AND THE DRILL HANDLE CAUSING FRACTURE TO LEFT INDEX FINGER

October 16, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING BENT FORWARD TURNING THE TROLLEY POLE ON A MAN BUS WHEN HE REPORTS THAT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS STOMACH.

October 10, 1987 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS3ON HIS KNEES MOVING THE LONGWALL SHIELD BACK AND FORTH TO CLEAN ROCK FROM OVER TOP OF THE SHIELD WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN SHIELD AND THE FACE LINE CAUSING LACE ATIONS TO FOOT 5ND DISLOCATION TO BIG TOE.

September 26, 1987 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL APP9OX 35' LONG X X19' WIDE X 0"-44" THICK FELL INT HE ABANDONED OLD TRACK ENTRY ON T HE 16-R LONGWALL PANEL INBY ACTIVE WORKINGS.

September 16, 1987 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP REPORTS THA7 HE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT, CARRYING A PORTABLE HYDRAULIC DOWTY ROOF SUPPORT APPORX 90 LBS AT THE LONGWALL HEADGATE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK

August 23, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
Eagle Nest Inc · Contact with electrical current

THE EMP WAS WAL5ING BENT OVER UNDERMEATH UNGUARDED TROLLEY WIRE ON THE SIDE OPPOSITE THE DESIGNATED TRAVELWAY WHEN HE RAISED UP INTO THE 300 VOLT DC ENERGIZED TROLLEY WIRE RECEIVING AN ELECTR SHOCK 3

August 22, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE REPORTS 7HAT HE WAS STANDING UPRIGHT LIFTING A SHOVEL FULL OF SOUPY MUD TO EMPTY ONTO THE CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HE REPORTS THAT HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS RT SHOULDER.

August 15, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5NDING UPRIGHT RELOCATING A DOWTY HYDRAULIC TEMPORARY ROOF SUPPORT WHEN HE REPORTED THAT HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIW LOWER BACK AS HE WAS STEPPING ACROSS A CABLE LAYING IN THE MU D AS HE WAS CAR9YING THE SUPPORT.

July 28, 1987 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS STANDIN1 WITH 6X6X36 WOODEN CRIB BLOCK IN H IS HANDS PREPARING TO LIFT UP AND POSITION IT ONTO A CRIB THAT HE WAS CONSTRUCTING WHEN HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS HEAVIER THAN NORMAL AND RE- POSITIONED HIS 5EFT HAND FOR BETTER LIFTING. AS HE LAID THE CRIB BLOCK IN POSITION, LEFT THUMB WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN BLOCKS

July 13, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE RE1ORTS THAT HE WAS BENT OVER PRYING ON HYDRAULIC PUMP WITH A SLATE BAR WHEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES, HIS BACK STARTED HURTING HIM. STARTED MISSING WORK 9-1-87.

June 26, 1987 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED WAS3SEATED WHILE RIDING IN AN OPEN-TYPE TRACK JEEP WHEN THE TROLLEY POLE CAME OFF THE TROLLEY WIRE AND THE INJURED RAISED UP TO GRAB THE TROLLEY POLE AT WHICH TIME HIS HEAD STRUCK A "FLY BOARD" 5TTACHED TO THE MINE ROOF.

June 16, 1987 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 BENT OVER ASSISTING A CO WORKER LIFT A PIECE OF ROCK OFF A SHIELD RELAY BAR AND OVER INTO THE FACE LINE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT STOMACH AND GROIN AREA.

June 9, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE RE1ORTES THAT HE WAS CARRYING TWO 5-GALLON CANS OF #90 ST. OIL AND HE SWUNG ONE CAN OF OIL INTO THE SCOOP BUCKET AT WHICH TIME HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 11, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall down stairs

THE EMPLOYEE RE1ORTS THAT HE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT, DOWN THE SLOPE BELT STEPS, WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN FROM THE LAST STEP TO THE MINE FLOOR WHICH IS APPROX. 14 INCH HIGH AND SLIPPED ON THE SLICK FL OOR, FALLING AN8 STRIKING HIS LOWER RIGHT BACK ON THE STEP OR FLOOR AS HE FELL.

February 25, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eagle Nest Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PNEUMOCONIOSIS

February 1, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ST1ANDING BENT FORWARFD PITCHING A 6INX6INX36IN CRIB BLOCK WHICH STRUCK A BELT DRIVE ROLLER WHICH THEY WERE MANUVERING INTO PLACE CATCHING INJUREDS RT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN TWO C AUSING THE ABOV9 INJURY

1986 · 28 incidents

December 12, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 WALKING ACROSS THE LONGWALL SHIELD LINE ADVANCING THE SHIELDS WHEN HE STEPPED BETWEEN THE BASES OF TWO SHIELDS AND HIS FOOT FOULED THUS PULLING A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT LEG AS HE STARTED TO STE1 OUT.

November 8, 1986 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE SQ6ATTED DOWN ASSISTING IN THE OPERATION OF A BELT SPLICING MACHINE WHICH FOULED AND THE INJURED STARTED TO STAND UP QUICKLY TO GET A SCREW-DRIVER TO FREE THE MACHINE WHEN HIS FOO T SLIPPED THUS 7WISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

November 6, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE REPORTS3THAT HE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT DOWN THE TRACK SLOPE WHEN HE JAMMED HIS HEAD INTO A PIECE OF 6" PLASTIC WATER LINE WHICH SERVED AS A POWER WIRE GUARD THUS CAUSING PAIN TO HIS NECK

October 29, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT HE WAS WALKING BENT OVER ACROSS THE LONGWALL FACELINE CARRYING TWO 5-GALLON CANS OF HYDRAULIC OIL AND THEN CAME BACK AND CARRIED A LIGHT CORD ACROSS TH FACELINE AFTER WHICH HE RETURN9D TO THE HEADGATE AREA AND BEGAN EXPERIENCING PAIN IN HIS BACK AND HAD DIFFICULTY STRAIGHTENING UP.

October 13, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS STANDIN1 WITH L HAND RESTING ON TOP OF LONGWALL CONVEYOR SIDEBOARD WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 4" SQUARE X 1/2" THICK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE SHIELD CANOPIES, STRIKING INJUREDS LEFT RING FINGER 3

October 12, 1986 WV · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE RE1ORTS THAT HE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT WHEN HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF DAMP, SLIPPERY CONVEYOR BELT WHICH WAS LAYING ON THE MINE FLOOR, CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FALL ONTO HIS BACK.

September 16, 1986 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE RE1ORTS THAT HE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT, CARRYING A PORTABLE HYDRAULIC DOWTY ROOF SUPPORT APPROX. 90 LBS AT THE LONGWALL HEADGATE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 8, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED REPORTS3THAT HE WAS TRAMMING #30 JEEP DOWN THE TRACK SLOPE AND HAD JUST RAISED UP TO HIT THE SWITCH CLOSING THE #1 DOOR WHEN AN UNMANNED #50 JEEP THAT HAD COASTED DOWN THE SLOPE BEHIND HIM STRUCK HIS3JEEP WITH FORCE CAUSING A WHIPLASH EFFECT INJURY TO HIS BACK AND SHOVED BOTH JEEPS THROUGH THE #2 DERAIL AND THE #2 AIRLOCK DOOR

July 30, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPL STANDING U1RIGHT ASSISTING LOAD ROOF SUPPORT SUPPLIES FROM TRACK SUPPLY CAR ONTO SCOOP WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK AS HE PITCHED BOX OF 5' RESIN GLUE 30 LB. INTO SCOOP BUCKET.

July 15, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS STA3DING AT OP CONTROLS OF THE TOOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM AROUND THE CONAOPY STRIKING THE EES 4TH FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND.

June 24, 1986 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING UPRIGHT ALONGSIDE #89 SHIELD HOLDING ONTO THE SHIELD CANOPY WITH HIS RT HAND PREPARING TO REMOVE A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK A S A COWORKER LOWERED THE FRONT OF THE CANOPY CAT CHING THE INJUR9DS MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN THE CANOPY AND THE LONGWALL CONVEYOR SIDE BOARD

June 21, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS STA3DING UPRIGHT ON THE CONVEYOR BELT LOOSENING A BELT SUPPORT ROOF JACK WHEN ROCK DUST FEL FROM A HALF HEADER INTO THE INJUREDS EYES CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL STR IKING HIS RT IN8EX FINGER AGAINST THE SHARP METAL COAL CHUTE

June 17, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES3THAT HE WAS STANDING UPRIGHT USING A SLATE BAR TO PRY ON THE CABLE CONNECTION TO THE SCOOP BATTERIES IN AN ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN IT SO AS TO ENABLE HIM TO PUT THE SCOOP BATTERIES ON CHARGE AT W2ICH TIME HE STATES THAT HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

May 30, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 STANDING UPRIGHT ADJACENT TO THE COAL RIB, ASSISTING THE MINER OPERATOR BY OBSERVING THE LOADING OF THE SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A COAL RIB 3 1/2 X 3 1/2X 11 INCH TO 3 INCH FELL, STRI KING THE SIDE O0 INJURED S LEFT FOOT.

May 16, 1986 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 BENT OVER CLOSING THE LID ON THE ROOF BOLTER DUST COLLECTOR BOX WHEN HE SLAMMED THE LID CLOSED ON HIS RIGHT THUMB.

May 14, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 STANDING UPRIGHT NEAR THE SCOOP PREPARING TO BUILD A CRIB WHEN A COAL RIB ABOUT 2'X6'X6" FELL, STRIKING SCOOP BUCKET AND BACK OF INJURED'S LOWER LEG.

May 9, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING UPRIGHT USING A CHAIN HOIST ATTACHED TO A MINE ROOF WITH A ROPE TO RAISE A 10 IN WATER LINE WHEN THE ROPE BROKE ALLOWING THE HOIST TO FALL AND THE HOIST HANDLE TO STRIKE INJUREDS LEFT 2AND

April 22, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BE3T OVER REMOVING A PIECE OF ROCK FROM A DISCHARGE WATER LINE WHEN HE REPORTS THAT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

April 11, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP REPORTS THA7 HE WAS IN A BENT POSITION WALKING UP BELT SLOPE STEPS WHEN HE SLIPPED ON LOOSE COAL SPILLAGE ON STEPS CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND TWIST HIS BODY CAUSING REPORTED PAIN IN LOWER BA BACK 3

March 19, 1986 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS STANDIN1 UPRIGHT OPERATING LONGWALL SHEAR WHEN HE GOT HOLD OF THE BRETYCABLE CARRIER TO LIFT IT BACK OVER INTO PLACE AS HE JERKED THE BRETBY UP IT HUNG AND HE STATES THAT HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK 3

March 11, 1986 WV · Coal loading machine/gather arm loader helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMP REPORTS3THAT HIS BACK STARTED HURTING HIM AND GREW PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AFTER HAVING LIFTED A SHEVE BLOCK INTO PLACE AT THE #5 LONGWALL SHIELD

February 25, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 BENT OVER PUSHING A ROOF BOLT UP INTO A RESIN FILLED HOLE TO BE USED AS ROOF SUPPORT, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND RIGHT HIP.

February 21, 1986 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE ST5TES THAT HE HAD BENT OVER TO PICK UP A FEW TRACK BONDS WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AS HE RAISED UP.

February 14, 1986 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED WAS3STANDING UPRIGHT AT LONGWALL SHEAR ASSISTING IN POSITIONING A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK IN THE CONVEYOR WHICH WAS FOULED AGAINST THE SHEAR, WHEN THE MOVING CONVEYOR CAUGHT THE ROCK, FORCING IT UPW5RDS, CATCHING HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK AND A SHIELD CANOPY.

February 6, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS STA3DING UPRIGHT USING A PUNCH &3 HAMMER TO REMOVE CUTTING BIT FROM THE C/M WHEN HE HIT HIS LEFT HAND WITH THE BALL PEEN HAMMER AS HE SWUNG AT & MISSED THE BIT PUNCH.

February 4, 1986 WV · Coal welder HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING UPRIGHT ATTEMPTING TO ALIGN A SPEED REDUCER MOTOR INTO MOUNTING POSITION WHILE IT WAS BEING LOWERED BY A CHAIN HOIST WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER GROIN AREA AS HE PULL ED THE UNIT INT2 POSITION

February 3, 1986 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL APP9OX 10'X25'X4' FELL AT THE INTAKE AIRWAY IN THE INTERSECTION AT SPAD #22 2 X-CUTS INBY BOTTOM OF INTAKE SLOPE.

January 29, 1986 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS WALKING3BENT OVER WITH HIS HEAD BENT TO THE SIDE DUE TO LIMITED CLEARANCE IN THE SHIELD LINE TOWARDS THE ONGWALL TAIL TO ALIGN A SHIELD SUPPORT WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST #65 SHIE WHICH WAS SEVER5L INCHES LOWER THAN THE OTHERS THUS STAVING HIS NECK

1985 · 24 incidents

December 20, 1985 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS IN 8QUATING POSITION ADVANCING #41 SHIELD AS SHEARER WAS CUTTING FROM TAIL TO HEAD THE TAIL CUTTER DRUM OF SHEARER THREW A PC OF ROCK (APPROX 20INX20FTX3IN) IN HIS DIRECTION STRIKI NG HIM IN LEFT 0OOT

November 13, 1985 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS STA3DING UPRIGHT MAKING A CABLE SPLICE WITH THE CABLE CRIMPERS LAYING ON TOP OF THE SHUTTLE CAR CABLE APEX, WHEN HIT LEFT RING FINGER CREALED SIDEWAYS CATCHING HIS LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE SHU7TLE CAR CABLE APEX AND THE CRIMPERS

November 11, 1985 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS STANDING UPRIGHT USING A LONG HANDLE SHOVEL TO CLEAN OUT A PLACE TO SET A MINE TIMBER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK AS HE PUT HIS FOOT ON THE SHOVEL TO LOOSEN THE MATERIAL TO BE SHOVELED

October 10, 1985 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

INJ BENT OVER SECURING TOOLS FROM METAL TOOL BOX WHEN LID FELL DOWN CATCHING INJ LEFT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN TOOL BOX AND LID.

October 8, 1985 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS STANDING UPRIGHT LIFTING A TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY OFF THE HUB OF A SCOOP, WHICH WAS BLOCKED HIGH FOR OTHER REPAIRS, WHEN THE WHEEL FELL SUDDENLY TO THE MINE FLOOR AS IT CAME OFF THE HUB, THUS JERKING THE INJUREDS LEFT SHOULDER, STARTED MISSING WORK ON 11-14-85

October 2, 1985 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS BENT OV9R USING A SLATE BAR TO PICK A RELAY BAR UP FROM THE MUD TO WORK INTO POSITION IN THE LONGWALL PAN LINE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK, STARTED MISSING WORK ON 1 1-23-85 3

September 26, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT FROM THE MANTRIP TO THE FACE AREA WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A BELT HANGER ANCHORED TO THE MINE ROOF.

September 26, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

AFTER HAVING INSTALLED THE SECOND ROW OF ROOF BOLTS THE INJURED WAS PREPARING TO WALK BACK TO THE TRAM CONTROLS OF THE BOLTER TO ADVANCE THE MACHINE WHEN A BROKEN COAL RIB APPROX 3\ X 6\ X 8" FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT LEG

September 24, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT ON THE BELT SLOPE STEPS TOWARD THE AIRLOCK DOOR, WHEN LOOSE COAL BLEW INTO HIS FACE AND EYES AND A MINUTE PIECE OF COAL GOT IMBEDDED IN HIS LEFT EYE.

September 23, 1985 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS DISMOUNTING PASSENGER END OF #9 TRACK MOTOR WHEN HIS FEET SLIPPED AS HE STEPPED TO THE MINE FLOOR TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE

September 17, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS SETTING IN OPERATORS DECK OF BOLTER INBY CROSSCUT WAITING FOR THE MINER TO FINISH MINING THE NEXT PLACE TO BE BOLTED WHEN A SECTION OF COAL RIB APPROX 3X2X2 FELL STRIKING BOLTER CANO CANOPY AND BURST UP THEN STRIKING EMPLOYES HEAD

September 6, 1985 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS SEATED IN THE #10 MOTOR TRAMMING UNDER THE 14 RIGHT BELT,WHILE HOLDING DOWN THE TROLLEY POLE,WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A HALF HEADER NEAR THE TRACK SWITCH SWITCH,AFTER STANDING UP TO TURN THE TROLLEY POLE.

August 20, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT HE WAS WALKING BENT SLIGHTLY FORWARD FROM DINNER AREA BVACK TO WORK AREA WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST HALF-HEADER ATTACHED TO MINE ROOF THUS STAVING HIS NECK

August 15, 1985 WV · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATES THAT HE & A CO-WORKER WERE STANDING UPRIGHT BESIDE PIPE SUPPLY CAR UNLOADING SECTIONS OF PIPE (6INX30FT) WHEN HE REPORTS THAT HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING ONE O NE OF THE JOINTS OF PIPE

August 14, 1985 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM A METAL BRIDGE WHICH CROSSES THE CONVEYOR BELT WHEN A PIEC E OF ROCK BEING CARRIED ON T HE CONVEYOR BELT STRUCK THE BRIDGE THUS CAUSING THE BRIDGES HANDRAIL TO STRIKE INJURED ON THE LEFT CHEEK.

August 8, 1985 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS SEATED IN SCOOP DECK SCOOPING #2 ENTRY WHEN THE SCOOP STRUCK AN OFF SET IN THE BOTTOM CAUSING HIS HEAD TO STRIKE THE CANOPY RESULTING IN PAIN IN NECK AND BACK

August 1, 1985 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL LENGTH 25 FT X 20 FT X 36 IN IN THE8 RT #7 ENTRY MAIN EAST HEADINGS AT SPAD #731

June 26, 1985 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object

INJ STANDING UPRIGHT ASST CO-WORKER LOAD SCOOP WITH BELT STRUCTURE WHEN CO-WORKER PITCHED PIECE OF STRUCTURE THAT HIT INJ RIGHT INDEX FINGER WHEICH WAS RESTING ON SIDE OF SCOOP BUCKET.

June 24, 1985 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED WAS STANDING UPRIGHT AT LONGWALL HEADGATE ATTEMPTING TO FREE APIECE OF ROCK THAT HAD FALLEN INTO THE FACE LINE AND HUNG UP AT THE DISCHARGE ROLLER, WHEN THE ROCK FLIPPED UPWARD AS IT FELL INTO THE STAGE LOADER, CATCHING HIS LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK AND THE MINE ROOF.

June 12, 1985 WV · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJ AND VENDOR TRUCK DRIVER WERE STANDING AT THE BACK OF VENDORS TRUCK PULLING CHUTE FOR DRYER OUT OF THE TRUCK WHEN INJ FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK WHICH BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE.

May 20, 1985 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL BENT OVER PREPARING REPOSITION SHIELD SUPPORT JACK LAYING DOWN IN SHIELD LINE IN ATTEMPT TO KEEP IT FROM FALLING TO MINE FLOOR.WHEN WEIGHT OF JACK SHIFTED CATCHING RING AND LITTLE FINGERS BETWEEN JACK AND SHIELD SHOE.

April 8, 1985 WV · Coal headgate operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS IN A STANDING POSITION WITH HIS HAND ON RAIL GUARDING (HEADGATE) WHEN A LARGE LUMP OF COAL COMING ACROSS FACE CONVEYOR CAUGHT HIS RT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN RAIL & THE COAL

March 29, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED WAS STANDING UPRIGHT BESIDE ROOF BOLTER LOWERING DRILL BOOM TO REMOVE DRILL STEEL, WHEN THE DRILL BOOM CAME TO REST ON THE MINE FLOOR, CATCHING THE INJURED\S LEFT FOOT BETWEEN THE DRILL HEAD AND THE MINE FLOOR.

February 28, 1985 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE INJURED HAD STOOK UP IN OPERATORS DECK OF MOVING MOTOR AND WAS LEANING ON THE MOTOR TO REPLACE THE TROLLEY POLE INTO THE TROLLEY WIRE WHEN THE TROLLEY POLE CAME OUT OF ITS SPRING LOADED BA SE CAUSING INJURED TO FALL ONTO AND ROLL ON TOP OF MOTOR STRIKING HIS RIGHT WRIST AND LEFT SHOULDER.

1984 · 23 incidents

December 18, 1984 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS SQUATTING DOWN USING TWO MASON HAMMERS (STRIKING ONE AGAINST THE OTHER) TO CHIP AWAY BOTTOM ROCK TO FACILITATE A CONCRETE FORM, WHEN A PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF ONEOF THE HAMM ER HEADS ENTERING HIS LEFT THUMB.

November 15, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL 15\L X 10\W X 0 TO 4\H FELL ON THE BELT SIDE OF THE ENTRY AT THE 4 RIGHT TRACK CHUTE ON EAST MAINS BELT/TRACK ENTRY

November 14, 1984 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS WALKING UPRIGHT, HELPING DRAG THE FEEDER POWER CABLE WHEN THE CO-WORKER BEHIND HIM FELL WITH THE CABLE AND THE SUDDEN STOP JERKED THE INJURED, THUS TWISTING AND STRAINING HIS L OWER BACK.

October 17, 1984 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMP WAS WALKING HURRIEDLY TO DEENERGIZE A PUMP DUE TO A BURST 6 IN WATER LINE WHEN HE TRIPPED WHILE CROSSING THE BELT TAKE UP FRAME AND FELL STRIKING HIS HANDS ON THE MINE FLOOR DISLOCAT ING LEFT LITTLE FINGER

October 17, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EMP WAS STANDING UPRIGHT HOLDING BELT HANGER CHAIN WHILE THE BOLTER OPERATOR WAS ROTATING THE RESIN BOLT WHEN BELT CHAIN GOT FOULED AND WRAPPED AROUND ROTATING WRENCH CATCHING THE INJUREDS LEF THUMB BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND BELT CHAIN

October 12, 1984 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BENT FORWARD ON TROLLEY WIRE SIDE OF MOTOR WITH HIS LEFT HAND RESTING ON SHIELD CAR WHILE UNCOUPLING SHIELD CAR FROM MOTOR, WHEN THE CARS BULKHEAD, WHICH WAS RESTING ON THE MO TOR, FELL BACK INTO PLACE CATCHING THE INJURED\S LEFT INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN THE SHIELD CAR AND THE BULKHEAD.

October 2, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS BENT OVER PICKING UP A 10\ JOINT OF RIGED BELT SSTRUCTURE OUT OF THE MUD WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.

September 28, 1984 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING UPRIGHT OPERATING THE TAIL END OF LONGWALL SHEAR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK CAME UP OVER THE CONVEYOR SIDE BOARD. THE INJURED THREW UP HIS RIGHT ARM TO PROTECT HIS FACE AN D THE ROCK CAUGHT HIS ARM BETWEEN THE ROOF AND ROCK.

September 22, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL 20X60 OCCURRED IN 44 RT NO 1 ENTRY LONGWALL TAILGATE 60FT INBY SPAD NO 2574

September 21, 1984 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE STATES THAT HE WAS BENT OVER LIFTING A SCOOP TIRE WHEN HE EXPERIENCEDD PAIN IN HIA BACK & STOMACH.

September 10, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL STANDING UPRIGHT RESTING WITH HIS LEFT HAND ON THE BELT ROPE.WHEN HE RAISED HIS CAP HE HIT A LOOSE PIECE OF SLATE WHICH FELL STRIKING THE TOP OF INJ LEFT HAND.

September 7, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL STANDING BENT SLIGHTLY FORWARD OPERATING HYDRAULIC LEVER TO ADVANCE THE SHIELD SUPPORT TO THE FACE LINE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

September 1, 1984 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS BENT OVER PICKING UP PIECES OF LOOSE ROCK FROM FRONT OF TAIL SHIELD PITCHING THEM OUTSIDE CHOCKLINE WHEN HIS BACK STARTED HURTING HIM.

August 24, 1984 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS SITTING IN OPERATORS COMPARTMENT OF AN OPEN TRACK JEEP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF INTO THE JEEP THE INJURED JUMPED FROM THE MOVING JEEP TO AVOID THE FALLIN G ROCK THUS FALLING T WISTING HIS BACK AND RIGHTANKLE

August 20, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE INJURED WAS WALKING UPRIGHT TOWARD THE SECTION WHEN HE STEPPED ON A RAIL, TURNING HIS ANKLE AND FALLING TO THE MINE FLOOR.

July 26, 1984 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING A TOOL BOX INTO A TRACK JEEP

June 11, 1984 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall from machine

IN STATED HE WAS STEPPING FROM A TRACK LOCOMOTIVE TO MINE FLOOR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED RT KNEE AS HE FELL TO MINE FLOOR

May 24, 1984 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE AND FOUR OTHER WERE IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING A BROKEN BELT 70 FT OUTBY THE HEAD GATE OF LONGWALL FACE THE INJURED WAS SITTING ON THE TIGHT SIDE OF THE BELT DRIVING RIVITS INTO THE BELT WHEN THE RIB FELL, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE PUSHING HIS LEGS UNDER THE BELT.

May 24, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS MOVING 55 GAL OIL CONTAINER FROM THE GROUND TO LOWER RACK AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN CONTAINER AND UPPER RACK

May 3, 1984 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BENT FORWARD APPLYING PRESSURE WITH HIS HANDS TO 3" PLASTIC WATER LINE WHILE TWO CO-WORKERS WERE PULLING ON IT, WHEN IT SUDDENLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHECK VALVE AND THE END OF THE PLASTIC LINE FLEW UP AND STRUCK INJURED\S MOUTH.

April 30, 1984 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED AND A CO-WORKER WERE IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING A PORTABLE HYDRAULIC ROOF SUPPORT OUT OF THE MUD TO RELOCATE IT OUTBY, WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 26, 1984 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS STANDING BENT OVER PICKING UP A 3\ SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP WHEN HE FELT A SHART PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

February 10, 1984 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN EAST MAINS RETURN IN AN INTERSECTION NO 1 ENTRY 40X18X30 ADJACENT TO SPAD NO 728

1983 · 14 incidents

November 9, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eagle Nest Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UPRIGHT AROUND THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE WET SLIPPY MINE FLOOR AND FELL, STRIKING HIS RIGHT KNEE AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER.

September 25, 1983 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THE INJURED WAS BENT OVER PITCHING CRIB BLOCKS 4" X 5" X 30" A DISTANCE OF APPROX 10\ THRU A MAN DOOR TO A CO-WORKER WHEN HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING PAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT CHEST

September 14, 1983 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS STANDING UPRIGHT ON OFF SIDE OF BELT HOOKING A CHAIN HOIST TO THE BELT ROPE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 18" X 24" X 0" TO 1 1/2" FELL ABOUT 1 1/2\ FROM MINE ROOF STRIKING INJURED ON TOP OF RIGHT SHOULDER

September 12, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

INJ WAS STANDING UPRIGHT NEAR THE SHEARER WHEN PIECE OF ROCK 12X6X3 FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF SUPPORT SHIELDS STRIKING THE SHEARER GLANCED AND STRUCK INJ IN GROIN AREA

August 31, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

INJ WAS WALKING THRU CROSSCUT INSPECTING ROOF AND RIB WHEN LOOSE RIBV ROLLED OFF STRIKING INJ ON TOP OF RT FOOT

August 18, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS PREPARING TO CLEAN COAL CONVEYOR BLET LINE WHEN HE PICKED UP SHOVEL HE STRAINED HIS LEFT WRIST

May 13, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck against stationary object

AS EMP SAT DOWN ON THE THRID SEAT LEFT SIDE OF THE MINE RESCUE BUS HE STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW ON THE WINDOW LEDGE

April 12, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Eagle Nest Inc · Flash burns (electric)

THE INJURED AND CO WORKER WERE BENT OVER TROUBLE SHOOTING THE ELECTRICAL PANEL FORTHE STAGE LOADER AND FACE CONVEYOR WHEN THE COWORKER ENERGIZED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CAUSINGF AN ELECTRICAL FLAS H RESULTING IN FLASH BURNS TO INJUREDS EYES WHO HAD LEANED FORWARD FOR A CLOSER OBSERVATION

April 8, 1983 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS STANDING UPRIG HT PRYING ON A PIECE OF ROCK (14" X 5" X 4 FT.) WITH A SLATE ABAR. WHEN THE ROCK DISLODGED, THE INJURED CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE SLATEA BAR AND THE CONVEYO R SIDE BOARD.

March 1, 1983 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by falling object

STANDING IN FRONT OF 12\ HIGH CRIB,KNOCKING CRIB BLOCK END OUT OF EACH SIDE OF CRIB ... EMPL HAD KNOCKED OUT FOUR CRIB BLOCK ENDS WHEN CRIB SUDDENLY COLLAPSED,FALLING ON EMPL.

January 24, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS STANDING BENT FORWARD ADJUSTING A HYDRAULIC VALVE ON LONGWALL STAGE LOADER CONVEYOR. WHEN HE RELEASED TOO MUCH PRESSURE 4500 PSI INTO THE RETURN HOSE, THE HOSE WHIPPED BACK AND FORTH, STRIKING THE INJURED BELOW HIS RIGHT EYE.

January 22, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED WAS STANDING UPRIGHT ASSISTING CO-WORKER MOVE A SPEED REDUCER INTO PLACE BY SLIDING IT DOWN A CRIB BLOCK WHEN HIS FINGER GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE SPEED REDUCER.

January 2, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Nest Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ HAD BENT OVER TO SET DOWN A CONTAINER OF W ELDING RODS WHEN THEY STARTED TO FALL HE GRABBED CONTAINER TO PREVENT SPILLAGE AND CUT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER ON JAGGED OPENING OF METAL CONTAINER