Mining Incidents

No 7 Coal

Performance Coal Company · Underground
Montcoal, Raleigh County, WV  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4601495

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1991–1996
Latest incident
Mar 1996
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2002 Q1 0 0 0
2000 Q3 0 0 0
2000 Q2 0 0 0
2000 Q1 0 0 0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

1996 · 1 incident

March 18, 1996 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Performance Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THEY WERE PULLING APPROX. 800' OF COLT OUT OF MONTREAL NO. 7 MINE. THE BELT HAD HUNG UP ON THE RAIL TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. AFTER FREEING THE BELT THE SECOND TIME, THE SUPERVISOR ATTEMPTED TO BLO CK THE BELT SO IT WOULDN'T CATCH AGAIN. I.NAME WAS OPERATING THE MOTOR PULLING THE BELT. AS THE BELT WAS BEING PULLED, IT KICKED OUT TO THE LEFT STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT LEG CAUSING A FRACTU

1995 · 9 incidents

November 21, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Performance Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER COMPLETING A SPLICE ON THE #6 BELT, EE WAS TAKING THE CLAMP OFF THE SCISSOR, THE CLAMP SLIPPED OFF THE GRIP BOARD STRUCK EE ON THE RIGHT CHEEK CAUSING A LACERATION. 1ST AID WAS ADMINISTE RED ON SITE. LATER EE'S DR. PLACE SEVEN STITCHESIN THE LACERATION.

September 15, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Performance Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS WALING BESIDE THE #1 BELT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. THE MINE FLOOR IN THIS AREA WAS SLIPPERY AND HE WAS WALKING DOWN GRADE WHEN ACC OCCURRED. WHEN EMP LOST HIS FOOTING, HE ATTEMPTED TO BREAK HIS FALL BY PLACING HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE MINE FLOOR. THE FINGERS ON HIS RT HAND WERE HYPEREXTENDED, RESULTING IN A LIGAMENT SPRAIN TO HIS1 FINGER. EXPECTED TO BE OFF 3-5 DAYS.

September 12, 1995 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Performance Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING BOTTOM BELT ROLLER WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN. EE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT, HOWEVER, THE PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN CAUSED HIM DISCOMFORT. AFTER BEING CHECKED BY DR EE FOUN D HE HAD A SLIGHT HERNIA THA TREQUIRED SURGERY. THIS ACCIDENT WAS INITIALY CLASSIFIED AS A FILE ONLY & BECAME LOST TIME ON 10-23-95 WHEN EE HAD MINOR SURGERY HE IS EXPECTED TO MISS TWO WEEKS.

August 12, 1995 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Performance Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS STRUCK ON THE HAND BY A ROCK INJURED SUFFERED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 10 SUTURES.

June 16, 1995 WV · Coal headgate operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Performance Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN THE FACE SNAKING THE PANLINE WHEN A SMALL ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE NO 68 AND NO 69 SHIELD.THE INJURED EMPLOYEE HAD PLACED HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE CABLE TROUGH OF THE PA NLINE AND THE ROCK STRUCK HIS HAND.HE SUFFERED ACLOSED FRACTURE OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

March 6, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Performance Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS USING A SCREWDRIVER TO CLEAN OUT A BIT INSERT. THE SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED, RESULTING IN A PUNCTURE WOUND TO HIS LEFT HAND.

March 2, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Performance Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PULLING UP #54 SHIELD TO THE PAN LINE WHEN HIS FOOT BECAME STUCK UNDER THE SHIELD.EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A FRACTURED TOE ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

January 26, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Performance Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED'S FINGER ON RIGHT HAND WAS MASHED BY; A COME-ALONG. FINGER RECIEVED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 5 SUTURES.

1994 · 41 incidents

November 9, 1994 WV · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Performance Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WALKING ON CAT 988-B LOADER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED RESULTING IN A PULLED GROIN MUSCLE.

October 12, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATED WHILE SHOVELING ON BELT LINE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

October 11, 1994 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON 10-11-94 BY A MINE EXAMINER THE LOCATION OF THE ROOF FALL IS ON THE TRACK ENTYR OF 1-NORTHEAST APPROX 5 MILES FROM TE FACE. THE FALL IS APPROX 30' L 30' W AND4 1 /2 TO 5' HIGH. CALLED IN THE MSHA SONJA TERRY 9:10 AM. 10-11-94 INSTALLED TIMBERS, FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

September 14, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE HANDLING TIMBERS, HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

August 22, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE STATERD WHILE HANGING FIREHOSE SHE BUMPED HER RIGHT ELBOW ON THE FRAME.

August 16, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

YUNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

August 10, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LYING IN A PARKED MAN BUS WHEN JEEP SLID INTO AND BUMPED THE BUS. RAILS WERE WET IN THE AREA.

August 8, 1994 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN /ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

August 5, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HIS BACK STARTED HURTING FROM BEING BENT OVER IN LOW TOP

August 4, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

August 4, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED WHILE LIFTING A BELT ROLLER HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

August 3, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF 2" BLACK PLASTIC PIPE WHILE WATCHING PIPE BEING PULLED BY SCOOP.

August 1, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED ON 8-4-94 THAT HE WAS HAVING BACK PAIN FROM LIFTING GRIB BLOCKS ON 8-3-94.

July 30, 1994 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

DOZER BOUNCED ON A ROCK WHILE WORKING A SHOT

July 28, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE TRIPPED OVER TRACK STOP AND SPRAINED HIS ANKLE.

July 21, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE SAID HE WAS UNLOADING A BATTERY CELL. HE SLIPPED AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

July 15, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE STATED WHILE SETTING JEEP AT END OF TRACK A PIECE OF SLATE FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD.

July 14, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SAID WHILE CARYING ROOF SUPPORT WOOD CLOCKES HE TRIPPED AND FELL.

June 22, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS UNLOADING TIMBERS WHEN A TIMBER BOUNCED & STRUCK HIS RT ANKLE

June 20, 1994 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON 6-20-94 BY A MINE EXAMINER. THE LOCATION OF THE ROOF FALL IS IN OLD WORKS 2 MILES OUTBY THEWORKING FACE. FALL IS A SMALL FALL 40'X18'XIDE X 4' THICKA T 4 RIGHT ONE BREAK INBY THE OVERCAST.

June 14, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Peabody Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DATE RECEIVED UNKNOWN ALLEGED HEARING LOSS.

June 6, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE LIFTING A 6" X 8" X 36" CRIB BLOCK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS MIDDLE BACK AND RIGHT ELBOW.

May 27, 1994 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

May 23, 1994 WV · Coal headgate operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SAID AS HE WALKED FROM MANBUS TO THE ELEVATOR HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

May 16, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE BUMPED HIS HEAD INTO A METAL ROOF MAT WHILE WALKING.

May 12, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE STATED WHILE ASSITING CHANGING BELT SCRAPER. WHILE RELEASING PRESSURE HE LOOKED UNDER BELT TO CHECK WHEN SCRAPED DROPPED SUDDENLY HITTING HIM ON TOP OF HEAD.

May 10, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE STATED WHILE CHANGING A SCRAPER BLADE THE BLADE FELL AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER.

May 9, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED WHILE CARRYING A 50 LB BAG OF ROCKDUST HE SLIPPED AND WRENCHED HIS BACK.

May 4, 1994 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED WHILE REPLACING CABLE HANDLER BACK INTO TROUGH HE PINCED HIS FINGER BETWEEN HANDLER THOUGH.

May 2, 1994 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS TRYING TO GET SUCTION LINE (6") TO PUMP OUT OF MUD. TIED ROPE ON IT AND WAS PULLING ON RIOE WITH EE HELPING, GOT SHARP PAIN IN BACK STRAINED LOW BACK.

April 30, 1994 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE GOT A PIECE OF METAL IN HIS RT EYE WHILE GETTING IN MANTRIP EM0PLOYEE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT WITHOUT COMPLAINT NOTE EMPLOYEE REPORTED THIS TO SAFETY DEPT BY PHONE ON 05-02-94 D ID NOT REPORT TO HIS SUPERVISOR WENT TO DOC 05-02-94

April 19, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED WHILE HELPING TO LIFT A SHIELD HE FELT BURNING IN HIS BACK.

April 19, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED WHILE LIFTING A CRIB BLOCK HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT UPPER ARM.

April 18, 1994 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED WHILE CARRYING A BAG OF ROCKDUST FROM TRACK TO THE BELT HEAD HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.

April 11, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS MOVING POWER CABLE WHEN CABLE STRAPS BROKE ALLOWING CABLE TO FALL STRIKINGEMPLOYEE ON SHOULDER WRENCHING LOWER BACK.

April 8, 1994 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE HAULING CRIB BLOCKS IN A SCOOP A BLOCK FELL OUT AND HE RAN OVER IT JARRED IN LOWER BACK.

March 22, 1994 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE 2 NORTH NO. 2 ENTRY APPROX. 80 FT OUTBY SPAD 7287. THE FALL IS APPROX. 20 FT WIDE AND 20 FT LONG AND APPROX. 8 TO 10 FT HIGH.

March 9, 1994 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL 1 WEST NO 2 ENTRY OUTBY SPAD499 APPROXIMATELY 240'. FALL IS 20' WIDE, 40'LONG, AND 5' THICK. APPROX 4 MILES FROM FACE.

February 7, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE BUMPED HIS KNEE ON PANLINE. EMPLOYEE WAS SQUATTED UNDER NO. 59 SHIELD WHEN 60 SHILE DWAS ADVANCED CAUSING PANLINE TO BUMP HIS KNEE.

1993 · 28 incidents

December 8, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

October 1, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

September 20, 1993 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

September 16, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

August 5, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 9, 1993 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Peabody Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED HEARING LOSS

May 26, 1993 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Peabody Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN / ALLEDGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT

May 19, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS DRILLING THROUGH A 2" PIPE WHEN THE BIT HUNG CAUSING THE DRILL TO BACKLASH AND STRIKE HIS THUMB.

May 18, 1993 WV · Coal wireman, communications man DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

May 17, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED WHEN PULLING ON A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 16, 1993 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTAENTIONAL ROOF RALL ON 3 NORTH AT SPAD 7247. FALL IS 25' LONG, 20' WIDE AND 7' THICK. THE FALL CAUGHT APPROXIMATELY 4' OF THE INBY END OF THE FEEDER.

May 8, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE PRYING A BAD TOP ROLLER OUT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 1, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE HE WAS MOVING CRIB BLOCKS HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 27, 1993 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

April 26, 1993 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED WHILE WALKING IN NO.4 ENTRY HE SLIPPED ON SLICK BOTTOM CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

April 16, 1993 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE STATED HE BUMPED INTO A METAL STRAP BOLTED INTO THE ROOF SUPPORT SYSTEM

April 15, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE CARRYING PIPE HE STEPPED IN HOLE TWISTING HIS KNEE.

April 13, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE STRAINED HIS BACK CARRYING A BAG ROCK DUST

March 24, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

March 17, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK LIFTING.

January 27, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE WALKING TO MANTRIP AND SLIPPED AND SPRAINED HIS ANKLE.

January 21, 1993 WV · Coal welder DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

January 9, 1993 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE BUMPED HIS KNEE GETTING INTO JEEP

January 7, 1993 WV · Coal shopman repair cars, mechanic DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

1992 · 72 incidents

December 28, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL PRYING BAD TOP ROLLER OUT FELT PAIN IN BACK. WENT TO DR 1-12-93 AND STARTED MISSING WORK.

December 18, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL
Peabody Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPL OPERATING MANTRIP,MOTOR ARCED.

December 3, 1992 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE PASSING THROUGH A MANDOOR HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

December 1, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE SHOVELING MUD HE STRAINED HIS LEFT GROIN NOTE EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 01-25-93 DUE TO THIS INJURY

November 19, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATE HE WAS TIGHTENING BOLT WHEN RATCHET BROKE CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS FINGER WITH RATCHET.

November 18, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED A PIECE TO DRILL STEM BENT AND STRUCK HIM ON THE ARM.

November 16, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

November 16, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE SCOOPING FEEDER HIS BACK STARTED HURTING. NOTE: EMPLOYEE REPORTED THIS TO MGMT ON 11-30-92. STARTED MISSING WORK ON 12-1-92.

November 16, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED SHE CUT HER LEG WITH A BELT KNIFE WHILE CUTTING A 3/4 INCH NYLON ROPE.

November 16, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

November 10, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS SHOVELING BELT & SPLICE CAUGHT SHOVEL & PUSHED THE SHOVEL INTO A TIMBER CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN POST & SHOVEL

November 3, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

October 29, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

October 28, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE LIFTING A 6"X6"X8' POST THE POST SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER.

October 21, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

October 21, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE HELPING DRILL RIB HOLE THE HAND HELD DRILL STEEL STALLED CAUSING HANDLE OF DRILL TO STRIKE EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT JAW.

October 20, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE PLACING A HEADER OVER A FLY BOARD HE HIT THE HEADED WITH HIS HAND. THE HADER

October 15, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

October 9, 1992 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE HELPING CARRY A TAIL SPRAY ARM HE TRIPPED ON A WATER HOSE AND FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR.

October 2, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE CARRYING ROCKDUST HE SLIPPED IN MUD AND WRENCHED HIS BACK.

September 24, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED WHEN HE LIFTED A TOOL BAG HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 22, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL NO.3 ENTRY AT 50' INBY SPAD 6838 50' LONG, 30' WIDE, AND 5 1/2 THICK. 5 NORTH SECTION.

September 22, 1992 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME BILATEAAL.

September 11, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE CHANGING MINER BITS HE STRUCK HIS FINGER WITH A HAMMER

September 8, 1992 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS STRIKING A CONVEYOR CHAIN WITH A HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL STRUCK HIM IN THE HAND.

September 5, 1992 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HELPING HANG A BOTTOM ROLLER WHEN THE ROLLER FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE KNEE.

September 2, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

August 29, 1992 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE LIFTING THE REAR OF RAM CYLINDER HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

August 11, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

54736YEE STATED WHILE LIFTING ON HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT GROIN AREA.

August 10, 1992 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

54736YEE STATED HE TRIPPED OVER A POWER CABLE AT THE SECTION POWER CENTER ABD FELL STRIKING HIS BACK ON A CAT HEAD.

August 6, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNIKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

July 29, 1992 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 28, 1992 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

54736YEE STATED HE MASHED HIS FINGER WHILE LOADING BELT ON MINE CAR.

July 27, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 23, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK AND CHEST LIFTING A 4" WATER LINE.

July 23, 1992 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

July 15, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LIFTING A 6INX8INX36IN WOODEN CRIB BLOCK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK

July 13, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE LIFTING A 5FT POST HE FELTPAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

July 7, 1992 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

45256WN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 5, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by flying object

USING METAL DISK TO GRIND RUBBER OFF A METAL BELT PULLEY AND A PIECE OF METAL CAME UNDER SAFETY GLASSES AND EMBEDDED IN RIGHT EYE.

June 30, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

45256WN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 26, 1992 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

LONGWALL SHIELD FELL STRAINED BACK AND NECK

June 22, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL STANDING ON HELPERS SIDE OF BOLTER THE OPERATOR STARTED THE BOLT MACHINE AND TRAMMED OVER FOOT.

June 12, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL: APPROX 25' LONG 25' WIDE 7' THICK 5 NORTH SECTION I.D. 068-0 IN NO.4 ENTRY, 2 CROSSCUTS OUTBY BUTT OFF IN INTERSECTION, SPAD NO.3614.

June 5, 1992 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Peabody Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING IMPAIRMENT

May 28, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED A SHIELD FELL VOER ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

May 21, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LIFTING ON PANEL BOX WITH SLATE BAR & STRAINED HIS GROIN

May 13, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Peabody Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ALLEDGED HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

May 5, 1992 WV · Coal FIRE
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A BELT FIRE WAS DETECTED ALONG THE #1 BELT FLIGHT THAT REQUIRED MORE THAN 30 MINUTES TO EXTINGUISH. THE SOURCE OF IGNITION IS UNKNOWN BUT THE POSSIBILTY OF FRICTION CREATED BY A BELT ROLLER SE EM TO BE POSSIBLE CAUSE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY MINE PERSONNEL WITH NO INJURIES.

April 17, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED WHILE SWEEPING NO. 6 BELT HE TRIPPED ON AN OLD CONTROL LINE AND FELL.

April 16, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall from machine

EE STATED WHILE CARWLING BACKWARDS TO DISMOUNT MINER HEAD HIS FOOT SLIPPED IN GREASE ON HEAD OF MINER, CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

April 8, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE BOLTING FACE, HE WAS STANDING UNDER CANOPY WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE STRUCK HIM.

April 8, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

March 24, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE SETTING TIMBER THE FEEDER CABLE FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD.

March 19, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE HAD REMOVED A SIDE SHIELD FROM S/C AND LEANED IT AGAINST THE S/C AND SHIELD TURNED OVER AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT.

March 16, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL NO. 3 ENTRY APPROX 60' INBY SPAD 6509. FALL IS APPROX 65' LONG, 18' WIDE, AND 54" THICK.

March 3, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEDGED LUNG IMPARMENT.

February 26, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

February 20, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

January 14, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING ON CHAING, FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN 2 FLIGHTS

January 9, 1992 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LUNG IMPAIRMENT

January 6, 1992 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPL LIFTING RELAY BAR WITH A SLATE BAR WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING EMPL TO STRIKE HEAD AND SHOULDER AGAINST SHIELD CANOPY.

January 3, 1992 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL TIGHTENING TRACK BELT CAUGHT FINGERS BETWEEN RATCHES AND TRACK.WENT TO DR 1-21 AND STARTED MISSING WORK SAME DAY.

January 3, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CHANGING BOTTOM ROLLER STRAINED RIGHT RING FINGER.

1991 · 49 incidents

December 27, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE WALKING TOWARDS END OF TRACK HE STEPPED IN HOLE TWISTIG HIS RIGHT KNEE.

December 11, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL HELPING HANG MINER CABLE ,FELT PAIN ON RIGHT SIDE OF CHEST.

November 27, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LOADING A POST INTO SCOOP BUCKET WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN POST AND SCOOP BUCKET.

November 26, 1991 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LUNG IMPAIRMENT

November 21, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL BACK WAS HURTING SEVERAL DAYS AND THOUGHT HE STRAINED IT WHILE BUILDING OVERCAST.REPORTED TO MGMT 12-2.

November 18, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED HE WAS CARRYING CHAIN HOIST DOWN LONGWALL FACE AND STRAIN HIS RIGHT SIDE OF GROIN.

November 14, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE STRETCH OUT TO POSITION A LONGWALL LIGHT FIXTARE, AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT GROIN.

November 6, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALGD LUNG IMPAIRMENT

November 5, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

November 2, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE CROSSING THE PIT INT HE SHOP THE GRADING SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL IN PIT.

October 17, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE SHOVELING WET COAL HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

October 7, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CARRYING ROOF BOLTS FROM REAR OF ROOF BOLTER TO FRONT OF MACHINE AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

October 7, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

October 5, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LOWER MINER CABLE FROM HANGER, AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

October 3, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Peabody Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE PREPARING TO REPAIR SHUTTLE CAR CABLE, THE CABLE ARCED, AND BURNED HIS LEFT HAND.

September 19, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

September 19, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING REMOVE BELT FROM 8 FT BELT AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

September 16, 1991 WV · Coal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRUCK ON TOP OF THE RIGHT FOOT WITH METAL GUARD, RESULTING IN A SIMPLE FRACTURE OF THE RIGHT BIG TOE.

September 15, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL WAS DISCOVERED AROUND 10:15 ON THE 063 LONGWALL SECTION IN THE NO. 3 ENTRY 50' INBY SPAD 5914. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS. WHICH FELL AT THE ANCHOR ZONE AND MEASURED A PPROXIMATELY 20'LONG & 30' WIDE. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. CALLED IN THE DISTRICT 4 AT 9:15 AM 9-16-91.

September 12, 1991 WV · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATION THE SHEAR AND A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW OF THE CUTTER DRUM AND STUCK'HIM ON THIS ARM.

September 4, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE TRIPPED WHILE CARRYING WATER IN A BUCKET AND BRUISED HIS HAND.

August 30, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

August 29, 1991 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor OTHER
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON AUGUST 29,1991 DUE TO THIS INJURY.

August 28, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER & LOWERED DRILL HEAD ONTO FOOT.

August 23, 1991 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT

August 21, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING A SC, HIT A HOLE AND JARRED HIS BACK.

August 17, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOFFALL OCCURRED ON 6LT SECTION IN #1 ENTRY BETWEEN SPADS 6207&6217 FALL WAS APPROX 130FT LONG 4TO6FT ABOVE THE COAL SEAM AREA WAS ORIGINALLY SUPPORTEDF WITH 4FT RESIN BOLTS

August 14, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS UNCOUPLING A SUPPLY CAR AND CUT HIS ARM PM A SHARP EDGE OF METAL.

August 14, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE MOVE A H-BEAM ACROSS THE SHOP AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

August 8, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS THROWING A TIMBER INTO SCOOP BUCKET & FELT A PAIN IN HIS MIDDLE BACK

August 6, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED THAT HE HE AND HIS KNEE WHILE LIFTING A 6 & 8 HEADER THIS WAS REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT ON 8891 THE EE ALLEGES THAT THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE JOB AND THIS REPORT IS BEING FILES TO C OMPLETE WITH FED REGULATION UNTIL SUCH TIME THATFURTURE ON INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.

August 3, 1991 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS KNOCKING OUT A STOPPING WITH A 16 LB. HAMMER AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

August 2, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE LOADING TRACK FROG HE STRAINED HIS BACK MANAGEMENT BECAME AWARE OF THIS ACCIDENT ON 02-07-92

August 2, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 31, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 24, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 24, 1991 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 23, 1991 WV · Coal shopman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

July 22, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Peabody Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CUTTING A SC CABLE TO ASSSIST IN MAKING A SPLICE AND THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FOREARM.

July 22, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS CARRYING TIMBER TO BELT ENTRY & SLIPPED FELL & HURT BACK.

July 17, 1991 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Peabody Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

RUNNING JEEP STRUCK HEAD ON OVERCAST

July 17, 1991 WV · Coal brattice man/worker DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 26, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 20, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peabody Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

June 19, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING TWO CANS OF OIL AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 17, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 14, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CHANGING A BELT SCRAPPER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 13, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Peabody Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS COMING A BELT ROLLER, HIS BOOTS STUK IN MUD AND HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE TWISTING TO GET FREE.