Mining Incidents

No 1 Coal

Tiger Coal Company Inc · Underground
Controlled by Chris Cline
Bald Knob, Boone County, WV  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4601270

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1991–1997
Latest incident
Nov 1997
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

1997 · 3 incidents

November 19, 1997 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tiger Coal Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-FILED HEARING LOSS CLAIM. AWARDED 11-19-97.

November 14, 1997 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tiger Coal Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-FILED FOR HEARING LOSS CLAIM. AWARD MADE 11-14-97.

June 3, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-FILED OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS CLAIM. AWARDED 06-03-97.

1996 · 17 incidents

November 16, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING CABLES OFF OF THE CABLE HOOKER ON THE MINER WHEN THE CABLE MASHED HIS LEFT HAND.

October 12, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY AND STEPPED BACKWARDS INTO A HOLE THUS TWISTING THE BACK PART OF HIS LEG.

October 12, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON A BRAKE ROTOR WHEN THE BRAKES RELEASED CAUSING THE ROTOR TO TURN. EMPS RIGHT HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND THE FRAME.

September 28, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

HE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OFF RIB ROLLED AND STRUCK HIM IN HIS LEG.

August 25, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN 1 ENTRY 4 EAST. ONE BREAK INBY SPAD 276. THIS IS APP 2600 OUTBY FACE. FALL WAS 9' HIGH X 19' WIDE X40' LONG.

August 19, 1996 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNLOADING SUPPLIES ON THE SECTION AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

August 9, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED INTO A HOLE WHILE WALKING BESIDE ROOF BOLTER. EE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

August 5, 1996 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING BACKWARDS WHILE ROCK DUSTING THE TOP. JE TRIPPED OVER THE SIDE OF THE SCOOP BUCKET AND FELL INTO THE BUCKET, INJURING HIS LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK.

July 31, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 1 BREAK INBY SPAD #281. 16' WIDE X 110' HIGH X 30' LONG. (THIS FALL WAS INADVERTENTLY REPORTED AS NEAR SPAD #802 ON 8-18-96.

July 21, 1996 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS WORKING ON SCOOP BATTERIES WHEN HIS FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN FLAME AND BATTERY.

July 15, 1996 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING INTO LOADER SLIPPED ON LADDER AND CAUGHT LEG BETWEEN STEPS AND HYD. TANK. RAIN MAY HAVE CAUSED STEPS TO BE SLICK.

April 20, 1996 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SETTING TIMBER IN PILLAR AREA--ROCK ROLLER OUT & STRUCK EE.

April 16, 1996 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LEARNED STATED THAT TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE LOADING TANS TORCHES INTO SCOOP.

March 14, 1996 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRIVER WAS STOCK PILING COAL STOP TRUCK, STEP DOWN FROM TRUCK & SLIP ON COAL & INJURIED LEFT ANKLE.

March 13, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SETTING TAILPIECE, THE TAILPIECE BROKE LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM IN HIS LEG AND KNEE.

March 12, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING DRILL HEAD DOWN ON BOLTER AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT HEEL UNDERNEATH IT.

1995 · 6 incidents

September 20, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PILLARING & A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN BELT HITTING HIM IN THE BACK.

September 8, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF SHALE ROCK 14" LONG 8" WIDE AND 1 TO 1.5" THICK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND STRUCK MAN ON RT. LEG ABOUT 4" ABOVE THE KNEE CAUSING LACERATION APP 2" LONG.

June 19, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SCALING THE MINE ROOF, A PIECE OF ROCK ABOUT 18 IN DIAMETER FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS, STRUCK EE'S LEFT FOOT.

January 21, 1995 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Tiger Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED IN THE MUD WHILE WALKING BY SCOOP. HE CUAGHT HIMSEL FON SCOOP BUCKE TAS INJECTOR WAS BEING PULLE DIN. HIS FINGER WAS INJURED.

1994 · 1 incident

April 18, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.

1993 · 16 incidents

December 29, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

December 16, 1993 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

June 22, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 4, 1993 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

DATE AND TIME UNKNOWN. MINE HAS BEEN IDLE WITH POWER PULLED AND FAN OFF. MINE WAS RE-VENTILATED AND RE-OPENED TO PERMIT EQUIPT. TO BE PULLED. FALL WAS FOUND 6/4/93 DURING INITIAL INSPECTION FOLLOWING RE-OPENING.

May 5, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.

March 1, 1993 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OBSERVING A COAL FEEDER BEING TRAMMED WHEN HE WAS CRUSHED IN THE UPPER TORSO BY THE FEEDER. CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT HAS NOT BEEN DETERINED AT THIS TIME.

February 9, 1993 WV · Coal timberman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENTS

January 19, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS USING BLOCK BOND TO PLSTER VENTILATION STOPPINGS. THE FOLLOWING DAY HE HAD A RASH ON HIS RIGHT LOWER ARM. IT WAS DIAGNOSED BY A DOCTOR AS IRRITATION FROM THE BLOC K BOND.

January 16, 1993 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 3 RIGHT PANEL NO. 2 ENTRY AT SURVEY STATION NO. 7219. THE FALL MEASURED 30' LONG, 20' WIDE AND 6' HIGH. THE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED WITH 5' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS.

January 14, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS REMOVING A METAL PIN FROM THE RIGID BELT STRUCTURE BY STRIKING IT WITH A HAMMER. A PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF THE PIN AND PUNCTURED HIS LEFT ARM.

January 5, 1993 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN NO 4 ENTRY (RETURNS) IN THE RT (MMMN0 61) SECT ROOF FALL MEASURED 20FT LONG 18FT WIDE & 51/2FT HIGH FALL WAS LOATED AT SURTVEY STA #7420

January 5, 1993 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 4 EAST MAINS*(MMU 054) AT OR JUST INBY SURVEY STA #7474 IN NO 2 ENTRY RFALL MEASURED 20FT LONG 18FT WIDE & 6FT HIGH

1992 · 72 incidents

December 11, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS DRILLING A 48 INCH HOLE TO INSTALL A RIB BOLT THE HOLE WAS BEING DRILL WITH A HAND HELD DRILL AS THE HOLE WAS BEING COMPLETED A PIECE OF COAL 18 INCH LONG 18 INCH WIDE AND 6 INCH THICK FELL AND STRUCK HAS HAND WHILE HOLDING ONTO THE DRILL.

December 10, 1992 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING ALONG THE MAINLINE TRACK AND STRUCK OR BUMPED INTO THE OVERCAST AT THE MOUTH OF 3 RIGHT. THE OVERCAST MEASURED FROM 67 INCHES TO 71 INCHES OFF THE MINE FLOOR.

December 9, 1992 WV · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING ALONG THE OLD 4 RIGHT CONVEYOR BELT THE MINE FLOOR WAS UNEVEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE END OF PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE.

November 2, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLT MACHIKNE. IN THE PROCESS OF SWINGING THE DRILL HEAD TO THE SIDE, ONE OF THE SWING JACK MOUNT BRACKETS BROKE, CAUSING THE BOOM TO SWING FREE A ND CAUGHT HIKM AGAINST THE RIB, BRUISING HIS LEFT UPPER LEG.

October 28, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4 EAST SECTION NO. 1 ENTRY, 120 FEET INBY SPAD 7423. THE FALL MEASURED 24'WX24'LX7' OR GREATER HIGH./ THE AREA HA DBEEN SUPPORTED WITH 5' TENSIONABLE R IBBON ROOF BOLTS.

October 26, 1992 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

October 21, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1 RIGHT SECTION, #3 ENTRY, AT SAPD #7408. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 80' LONG, 18' WIDE, 6' TO 7' HIGH. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 5' RESIN ROOF BOLTS.

October 20, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1 RT SECTION #5 ENTRY AT SPAD #7419 FALL WAS APPROX 65FT LONG 18FT WIDE 6 TO 7FT HIGH AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 5IN RESIN ROOF BOLTS

October 6, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 2 RIGHT OFF 4 EAST PANEL AT SURVEY STA 07304. TRACK AND BELT ENTRY. FALL WAS 8'HIGH X 30'LONG X 30'WIDE. ROOF HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 5' RESIN ROOF BOLTS 2" X 2" X 8" WOOD HEADERS AND POST SET ON 6' SPACING ALONG THE BELT.

September 29, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED 2 RIGHT OFF 4 EAST PANEL 50'INBY SURVEY STA 7298. FALL WAS 5'HIGH X 30'LONG X 18'WIDE. ROOF WAS SUPPORTED WITH 5' RESIN BOLTS.

September 28, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF METAL WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. PLEASE NOTE: THAT MEDICAL TREATMENT AND LOST TIME DID NOT START UNTIL 10-3-92.

September 25, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL USING A LIFTING JACK TO RAISE A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. PUSHED DOWN ON HANDLE OF LIFTING JACK,FELT PAIN IN RIGHT RIB CAGE.

September 22, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

September 19, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL PRYING DOWN A LOOSE ROCK ALONG THE LONGWALL FACE. FAILED TO GET FOOT IN THE CLEAR AS THE MATERIAL FELL TO THE FLOOR. PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK EMPL ON RIGHT FOOT.

September 16, 1992 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS USING A CLAW HAMMER TO OPEN A VALVE ON TEH CONTINUOUS MINOR IN ORDER TO PUT OIL IN THE MINER. AS HE PULLED ON THE HANDLE A SLIVER OF METAL HIT HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.

August 6, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LUNG IMPAIRMENT

August 5, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

54736YEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING A MAN BUS A SAFETY CHAIN HAD BEEN BOLTED TO THE BUS TO PREVENT A NUN-HALT WHILE PARKED WHEN THE SLACK RAN OUT OF CHAIN THE BUS CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP CAUSI 57089M TO STRIKE HIS LEFT SIDE AGAINST THE FRAMEOF THE BUS

July 25, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

42957 DRILL TO INSTALL ROOF BOLT IT SET ON BLOCKS CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN THE DRILL AND BLOCK

July 16, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

10966F FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN NUMBER 4 ENTRY ON 4 EAST SECTION ON JULY 16,1992.THE FALL WAS 30 FT INBY SURVEY STATION 3749(APPROX 350 FT OUTBY THE FACE).THE FALL MEASURED 6 1/2 FEET HIGH 20 FT 06945 AND 3 FT LONG.THE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED IN THIS AREA WITH 6' TENSION RE-BAR ROOF BOLTS.

July 15, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

55023ATED THAT HE WAS WALKING BY THE 2 RIGHT CONVEYOR BELT TAILPIECE STEPPED IN A HOLE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

July 3, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF ROCK OUT OF THE CABLE TROUGH ON THE LONGWALL FACE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK CAME ACROSS THE CHAIN LINE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE SHOULDER.

June 9, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO POSITION A DEWATERING PUMP. AS THE PUMP WAS BEING MOVED UNDER A CONVEYOR BELT, THE EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS HAND ON A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE.

June 9, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 3, 1992 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING THE SHEAR GOING FROM THE HEAD TO THE TAIL. HE STOPPED THE SHEAR. WHILE STANDING, HE PLACED HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE BACKBOARD. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETW EEN SHIELD #59 AND #60 STRIKING HIM ON THE TOP OF THE RIGHT HAND.

May 27, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL BESIDE ROOF BOLT MACHINE WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT HIT EMPL IN THE EYE.THOUGHT TO BE THE HARDNER FROM A RESIN GLUE CARTRIDGE.

May 27, 1992 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT

May 11, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLETGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

May 4, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE IN THE COAL RIB.DUE TO HANDLING THE DRILL(A HAND TOOL) HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 2, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN STANDING ON THE CONVEYOR BELT.AS HE WAS GETTING DOWN HE SLIPPED AND FELL.HITTING HIS LEFT ARM ON THE MINE FLOOR.

April 30, 1992 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DISMOUNTING FROM DECK OF A SHUTTLE CAR,SPRAINED RIGHT KNEE.

April 24, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

TRYING TO SPLICE BELT, PULLED ON MECHANISM FELT PAIN IN BACK

April 24, 1992 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A ROOF SUPPORT WHILE WALKING ACROSS THE FACE LINE.

April 23, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE MINE FLOOR IN THE AREA OF NO 2 BELT HEAD.

April 21, 1992 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

April 21, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE GETTING MATERIALS FROM THE TOOL SLED.

April 13, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED WHILE LYING ON HIS BACK AND LIFTING ON A STEERING JACK FOR A LEE NORSE ROOF BOLT MACHINE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS CHEST LEFT SIDE.

April 12, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS GOING TO RESOCKET A CATHEAD FOR CHARGING CABLE HE BENT OVER TO GET TO THE CHARGER CABLE HEAD A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF STRAPS HITTING HIM ON HIS UPER BAC K.

April 7, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

NEW INCIDENT 4-7-92 PULLING RUBBER BELT THAT WAS HUNG IN A BELT GUARD.

March 26, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

March 25, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS UNLOADING GLOVE BOXES FROM A SUPPLY CAR .AS HE REACHED OVER TO GET A BOX HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 21, 1992 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE USING SLATE BARS TO MOVE(ROLL OVER) A WHEEL UNIT FOR A SHUTTLE CAR.ONE OF THE BARS SLIPPED CAUSING THE WEIGHT TO SHIFT ON THE BAR HE WAS USING .HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 20, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

March 16, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE TAILGATE ENTRY OF THE 4 RIGHT LONGWALL PANEL AT SURVOY STATION 0723. THE FALL WAS 25 WIDE, 15' HIGH AND THE LENGTH WAS UNDETERMINED. THE TAIL ENTRY WAS S UPPORTED WITH 4 FT RESIN ROOF BOLTS AND 48" CRIB ON 8 FT. SPACING.

March 12, 1992 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

EE STATED THAT HE WAS DISMOUNTING FROM A LOCOMOTIVE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FALL STRIKING HIS BACK AND LEFT ARM TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF.

March 9, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A BELT TAKE-UP UNIT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS BACK.

March 7, 1992 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED WHILE SHEAVING A BELT DRIVE IN PLACE NEW INSTALLATION HE BENT DOWN TO MOVE THE SHEAVE DOPE THE CHAIN WHICH WAS ANCHORING THE SHEAVE CAME LOOSE THE SHEAVE STRUCK THE EE ON THE LEFT FO OT.

March 2, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE LEANED OVER TO PICK UP A CABLE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 1, 1992 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT FROM A TROLLEY POLE FACE HOLDER,THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS UPPER LEG.

February 27, 1992 WV · Coal wireman, communications man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THREE DIFFERENT DESCRIPTIONS ON HOW THIS ALLEDGED INCRENT OCCURRED. HE STEPPED INTO A RAIL JEEP AND SLIPPED HITTING HIS KNEE. OR HE SLIPPED ON TRACK RAIL SLIPPED AND TWISTED HI S KNEE OR HE STEPPED BETWEEN RAIL AND LATCH POINYT TWISTING HIS KNEE.

February 25, 1992 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING PAST THE SECTION CONVEYOR BELT TAILPIECE. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

February 21, 1992 WV · Coal brattice man/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE & ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE CARRYING A MINE POST (TIMBER) EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE CARRYING THE TIMBER CAUSING HIM TO HURT HIS BACK

February 20, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF RUBBER BELT WITH A KNIFE THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIS LEG

February 18, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY HE FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER AND CHEST.

February 9, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE AND THREE OTHER MEN WERE LIFTING A SPOOL OF WIRE ROPE FROM THE GROUND ONTO SUPPLY JEEP WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

February 7, 1992 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS ON A SCOOP BLADE(DUCKBILL) UNHOOKING A CHAIN FROM A PALLET OF CRIB BLOCKS.AS HE STEPPED DOWN FROM THE BLADE HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

January 9, 1992 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING A HEADER BOARD(3"X8"X16")TO CARRY UP TO THE TRACK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.PLEASE NOTE: MEDICAL TREATMENT AND LOST TIME DID NOT START UNTIL 03-17-92.MA NAGEMENT WAS INFORMED OF MEDICAL TREATMENT AND LOST TIME ON 03-24-92.

January 2, 1992 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

January 2, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS REMOVING THE COVER OVER THE ELECTRIC DE-RAIL SWITCH. THE WIND BLEW FOREIGN MATERIAL INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

1991 · 85 incidents

December 31, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DRILLING HOLE TO INSTALL BOLT CAUGHT HAND ON DRILL HEAD LOCKING DEVICE

December 30, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

December 26, 1991 WV · Coal timberman MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL PULLING A LONGWALL SUPPORT JACK UP,CAUGHT BETWEEN THE JACK AND THE PANLINE.EMPL STARTED LOST TIME 1-7-92. EMPL WAS OFF WAITING RESULTS OF AN X-RAY.MGMT WAS INFORMED ON 1-27-92 BY DR THAT EMPL WAS UNABLE TO WORK FOR 4 DAYS.

December 18, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

December 17, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE PLASTERING A VENTILATION STOPPING, HE WAS STANDING ON AN OIL CAN AND THE CAN TURNED OVER. HE FELL TO THE GROUND.

December 11, 1991 WV · Coal timberman MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SETTING AT SHIELD NO. 12, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK CAME DOWN THE FACE LINE, HANGING OVER THE BACK BOARD, STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MIDDLE BACK.

December 9, 1991 WV · Coal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL USING PRY BAR TO REMOVE A CONVEYOR MOTOR FROM 14-CM-9 AAND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK WHILE TURNING WITH THE PRY BAR.STARTED MISSING WORK 12-19-91.

November 22, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE IN A METAL ROOF STRAP.THE STRAP SHIFTED AND DRILL STEEL GOT HUNG UP AND HE LET PRESSURE OFF THE DRILL.THE STRAP SLID OFF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT EAR.

November 19, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HANGING A TRAILING CABLE FOR A ROOFBOLT MACHINE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

November 13, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING TO UNLOAD A HEADER BOARD. WHILE LIFTING ONE END OF THE BOARD OUT OF THE SCOOP, HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

November 1, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED THAT HE HAD DISMOUNTED HIS SHUTTLE CAR TO CHECK THE TRAILING CABLE. THE CONTINUOUS MINER BACKED INTO THE SHUTTLE CAR, PUSHING IT TOWARD THE RIB. THE EE WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SHUTTLE CAR CANOPY AND THE COAL RIB. AD SLATE BAR UNDER TH BOTTOM OF THE TIRE AND WAS PRYING UP WHILE THE CO WORKER WAS PUSHING ON TH

October 30, 1991 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE TWISTED HIS BODY AROUND AND LIFTED A 10-TON JACK OFF THE MINE FLOOR. WHEN HE LIFTED THE JACK, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 30, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

October 25, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE OPERATING A 601 SCOOP, IT RAN INTO OR HIT A HOLE IN THE MINE FLOOR. HE BOUNCED INT HE SEAT AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

October 18, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE PICKING UP A 6'X8'X14' HEADER, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

October 16, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE & THREE OTHER MEN WERE LIFTING ON A FOAM FILED SHUTTLE CAR TIRE IN ORDER TO ROLL IT DOWN TO THE END OF THE TRACK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

October 14, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS THROWING A SHOVEL FULL OF COAL & MUD ONTO CONVEYOR BELT AT #2 TAILPIECE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

October 1, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND NECK WHILE CARRYING SUPPLIES.

September 30, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS GETTING IN MANTRIP WHEN SOMEONE HIT FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND IT DISCHARGED IN HIS FACE.

September 25, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE CARRYING SUPPLYS TO ROOF BOLTER HE HURT HIS BACK.

September 25, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE RIDING MANTRIP HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE TOP OF THE COVERED MANBUS WHEN IT DERAILED.

September 25, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING RAIL ON CAR CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN RAIL AND CAR

September 24, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EE STATED HE WAS HITTING DRILL STEEL AGAINST FRAME OF ROOF BOLTER TO UNPLUG IT AND DRILL BIT FLEW OFF END OF STEEL AND HIT HIS NOSE.

September 23, 1991 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING ACROSS FACE LINE AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST LIGHT BRACKET ON LONGWALL SHIELD.

September 18, 1991 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS UNLOADING 85 LB. TRACK SWITCH AND LATCH POINT STRUCK TOP OF HIS LT HAND.

September 12, 1991 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL OBSERVING CREW LOAD BOTTOM WHEN ROCK FELL BETWEEN STRAPS,STRUCK RIBCAGE.WENT TO DR & STARTED MISSING WORK 9-16-91.

September 11, 1991 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS OPERATING LOCOMOTIVE SLOW WHEN LOCOMATIVE FOLLOWED HIM BUMPED INTO HIS LOCOMOTIVE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT OF MIST WORK UNTIL 4 WORKING DAYS LATER.

September 6, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LIFTING BOX BEAM ON ROOF BOLTER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

September 4, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOEYE STATED HE WAS GOING THROUGH REGULATOR AND AIR BLEW HIS HAT OF. ASHE REACHED FOR HIS HAT STRUCK HIS FINGER AGAINST THE REGULATOR.

September 3, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS REMOVING TRAM RESISTANCE FROM #14 MOTOR WHEN THE RESISTANCE TITLED TO ONE SIDE AND HIS LITTLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CHAIN HOLDING THE RESISTANCE AND THE FRAME OF THE MOTOR.

August 28, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED WHILE LOADING ROCK WITH A 12CM MINER THE CONVEYOR CHAIN THREW A PEICE OF ROCK THAT HIT HIM IN THE EYE.

August 27, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS SWINGING THE DOOR OPEN ON THE STAGE LOADER AND IT BROKE LOSE CATCHING HIT FINGER IN BETWEEN THE DOOR AND STAGE LOADER DISCHANGE ROLLER.

August 20, 1991 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOW/ALLEGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

August 19, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

August 17, 1991 WV · Coal timberman MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE BUMPED HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST THE SIDE BOARD OF LONGWALL PAN LINE.

August 8, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 31, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 29, 1991 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LUMG IMPAIRMENT

July 24, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

July 22, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

July 20, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AREA DEVELOPED 1981. FALL SIZE 40'X18'X6'. LOACATON 2 BRKS INBY 2-NORTH BOOM IN X-CUT LEFT OFF OF TRACK ENTRY #2. TYPE SUPPORT 5' RESIN RODS, NEADERS WITH LEGS AND CRIBS.

July 19, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE WALKING ACROSS THE JACK LINE HE STRUCK HIS BACK ON A MID FACE BOX NOTE THIS IS AN ALLEDGED INCIDENT EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THE INCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR UNTIL 10-10-91

July 19, 1991 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CUTTING A PICE OF LINE CURTAIN WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED CATCHING HIS RIGHT UPPER LEG.

July 9, 1991 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE STOOD UPON TOP OF CONTINUOIUSMINER TO TAKE SIGHTS IN PLACED HE WAS GOING TO MINE & SLIPPED & FELL ON HIS BUTTOCKS

July 8, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PLASTERING A STOPPING AND CONTACTED CEMENT IN HIS LEFT EYE AS HE WAS THROWING THE MIXTURE ONTO THE BLOCK WALL.

July 1, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED A 6" X 8" X 16' HEADER SLID OF THE ATRS AND HE JUMPED OUT OF THE WAY, SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LT. ARM.

June 27, 1991 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNLOADING METAL PANS CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN TWO PANS

June 26, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED, HE WAS SLIDING A 6"X8"X16' HEADER ACROSS THE FRAME OF A SCOOP WHEN ONE END FELL. HE GRABBED THE FALLING HEADER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

June 24, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STANDING ON CROSSCUT SHUTTLE CAR PULLING SCOOP OUT OF MUD, BUCKET SWUNG AROUND STRUCK HIS PELVIS

June 22, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LIFTING 6" X 8" X 16'HEADER ONTO ROOF BOLTER AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

June 22, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL HAD AN OLD INJURY AND STEPPED IN HOLE AND HURT KNEE AGAIN.

June 22, 1991 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED MOTOR HE WAS OPERATING HIT ROCK CAUSING STRAIN TO HIS NECK.

June 18, 1991 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE STATED HE WHILE TURNING TROLLEY POLE HE STRUCK HIS ARM AGAINST SHARP OBJECT.

June 18, 1991 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

June 12, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS CLEANING DISCHARGE CHUTE AND AS HE STEPPED DOWN HE STRUCK HIS BACK AGAINST 4 INCH WATER LINE.

June 10, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LOWERING ROOF BOLTER DRILL HEAD DOWN AND LOWERED HEAD ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

June 9, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

LOCATION:NO1 ENTRY APPROX 60 FT INBY SPAD .875 ON THE 7-RIGHT LONGWALL DEVELOPMENT SECTION. FALL SIZE:12'X12'X12' (FELL INBY LAST ROW OF PERMANENT SUPPORTS NEAR THE FACE).

June 6, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LUNG IMPAIRMENT

June 4, 1991 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS THROWING BELT STRUCTURE INTO MINE CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS CHEST.

May 30, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE PULLING STEEL RAIL OFF RAIL TRUCKS, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 29, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS REPLACING PIN IN TRAM CHAIN ON JOY MINER WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP AND HIT HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 23, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

May 21, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL STATED WATER HOSE BEING USED CAME UNCOUPLED STRIKING CHIN

May 11, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING BELT SPILLAGE AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

May 8, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS MOVING A LOOP OF MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 6, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING OFF SECTION TO MANTRIP AT END OF SHIFT AND SLIPPED TWISTING HIS BACK