Mining Incidents

Orient No 6 Mine Coal

Controlled by Jeffrey A Haycraft
Waltonville, Jefferson County, IL  ·  Temporarily Idled
MSHA Mine ID: 1100599

Orient No 6 Mine has $14K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1992–2018
Latest incident
Aug 2018
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2016
20
citations
10
significant & substantial
$13,732
proposed penalties
$13,405
paid to date
98% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $327 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
74
inspections on record
706
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 706 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Orient No 6 Mine has $14K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$14K
proposed penalties
$13K
current assessed
$13K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
20 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2020-03-04.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Orient No 6 Mine shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.05 mg/m3 (100% compliant) across 26 samples.

Health sampling
A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
0.05
dust avg (mg/m3)
0.18
dust max (mg/m3)
100%
within 1.5 mg/m3
26
samples
Most recent sample: 2019-06-28.
Noise
0%
over PEL
10
samples
Most recent sample: 2018-07-30.
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
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
2025 Q4 96 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 144 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 241 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 213 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 171 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 249 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 169 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 214 0 0 0.0
Show 79 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 132 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 268 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 248 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 377 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 234 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 313 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 257 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 284 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 318 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 288 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 476 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 468 3 2 6410.3
2016 Q4 0 0 0
2016 Q3 0 1 0
2016 Q2 0 0 0
2016 Q1 0 0 0
2015 Q4 0 0 0
2015 Q2 0 0 0
2015 Q1 0 0 0
2014 Q4 0 0 0
2014 Q3 0 0 0
2014 Q2 0 0 0
2014 Q1 0 0 0
2013 Q4 0 0 0
2013 Q3 0 0 0
2013 Q2 0 0 0
2013 Q1 0 0 0
2012 Q4 0 0 0
2012 Q3 0 0 0
2012 Q2 0 0 0
2012 Q1 0 0 0
2011 Q4 0 0 0
2011 Q3 0 0 0
2011 Q2 0 0 0
2011 Q1 0 0 0
2010 Q4 0 0 0
2010 Q3 0 0 0
2010 Q2 0 0 0
2010 Q1 0 0 0
2009 Q4 0 0 0
2009 Q3 0 0 0
2009 Q2 0 0 0
2009 Q1 0 0 0
2008 Q4 0 0 0
2008 Q3 0 0 0
2008 Q2 504 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 512 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 624 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 460 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 496 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 520 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 464 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 492 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 484 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 536 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 949 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 1,277 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 1,079 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 1,205 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 1,149 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 1,119 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 1,261 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 1,254 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 445 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 456 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 560 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 496 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 480 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 328 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 840 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 736 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 496 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 496 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 544 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 512 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 480 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 512 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 552 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 520 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2018 · 1 incident

August 13, 2018 IL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Springfield Coal Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee climbed into bed of semi with a shovel to break loose carbon that was stuck to the bottom of the bed, while using the shovel employee slipped and fell on right shoulder. Employee was taken to Express Care for evaluation, after x-rays it was determined no bones were broken. They recommend seeing an orthopedic doctor.

2017 · 2 incidents

December 7, 2017 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Springfield Coal Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Mechanic was assisting the welder in picking up a plate of metal (4'x10'x1/2"). Two plates were stacked on top of each other on the ground. Employee tried to lift top plate so the forks of the bobcat could slide under top plate. When ee attempted to lift this plate, ee heard a popping sound from the lower right side of back. Employee collapsed onto the ground in pain.

February 21, 2017 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pittsburgh Energy LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was being task trained on the operation of the water truck. Employee stated that while dismounting facing toward the inside of the cab of the vehicle, pant leg got caught on the edge of a bracket. When the pant leg caught, employee lost grip on the handle and fell to the ground. Employee landed on right arm, resulting in a bad sprain and muscle contusion.

1997 · 5 incidents

February 24, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EE STEPPED OUT OF THE OPERATORS CAB OF THE 606 BATTERY TRACTOR ONTO A ROCK ON THE #2 UNIT TRAVELWAY AT #5 XCUT AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

February 4, 1997 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A BOLT OUT OF AN OIL HOSE BRACKET TO FIX AN OIL LEAK. HE WAS USING A BREAKER BAR TO DO THIS. THE BREAKER BAR BROKE AND HE RAN HIS RIGHT HAND INTO THE MAIN FRAME OF THE PIEC E OF EQUIPMENT HE WAS WORKING ON.

January 4, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN NORTH RETURN AIRCOURSE #14 ENTRY BETWEEN #50-#51 X-CUTS. IT WAS75' LENGTH, 18' WIDTH, 6-9' HEIGHT. IT WAS FOUND BY AN EXAMINER.

1996 · 22 incidents

December 23, 1996 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCCURRED DURING THE XMAS SHUT DOWN PERIOD AT 47XC MAIN NORTH BETWEEN #10 AND #11 ENTRIES. IT WAS 35-40' LX5'HX16 TO 18'W. IT WAS FOUND BY A FIRE CHECKER.

December 21, 1996 IL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE STEPPED OUT OF THE 773 B GOB TRUCK ONTO THE GOB BIN PLATFORM AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

November 16, 1996 IL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANGING A SECTION OF MONO RAIL WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

October 18, 1996 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HELPING PUT A SPRAY ARMBACK ON THE LONGWALL SHEAR. HE BUMPED HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE SPRAY ARM.

October 11, 1996 IL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall from machine

HE WAS GETTING OUT OF A GOB TRUCK AT THE GOB BIN. HE REACHED FOR A HANDRAIL AND MISSED IT. HE THEN GRABBED THE TRUCK'S HANDRAIL. HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

October 8, 1996 IL · Coal timberman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TIMBERING WHEN A PIECE OF MATERIAL HIT HIM ON THE LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER. EE SUFFERED A SIMPLE FRACUTRE TO HIS FINGER.

July 17, 1996 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS PICKING UP A PIECE OF METAL TO COVER A HOLE IN FLOORING WITH. DURING THE LIFTING PROCESSHE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 18, 1996 IL · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS PULLING ON THE INBY WOOD SLAM DOOR IN THE 1ST EAST SECTION. THE WOOD DOOR WAS DRAGGING. EMP SUFFERED A LOW BACK STRAIN TO RIGHT SIDE PULLING ON THE DOOR.

April 6, 1996 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING MATERIAL ON THE SILO COLLECTING BELT. DURING THE LIFTING PROCESS HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK AND GENITAL AREA.

February 13, 1996 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS ON HIS KNEES LIFTING A CABLE TO PUT IN THE MONORAIL. THE CABLE SLIPPED AND HE CAUGHT IT SUFFERING A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

February 7, 1996 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A LONGWALL TRAPPING SHOE WAS BLOCKED UP IN THE SHOP FOR WELDING. THE SHOE ROLLED ON THE BLOCKINGONTO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

January 29, 1996 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE'S SUPERVISOR WAS TOLD THAT EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A 5 GALLON CAN OF OIL ON A TWO MAN GATOR. DURING THE LIFTING PROCESS HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS BACK.

January 29, 1996 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A STRATA PROP IN A LOW ROOF AREA. HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE MINE ROOF AND FELL DOWN.

January 24, 1996 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

A ROCK SLID OFF THE CONT. MINER. EMPLOYEE JUMPEDOUT OF THE WAY AND SLIPPED AND FELL. HE LANDED ON THE CONT. MINER REMOTE BOX.

January 24, 1996 IL · Coal rock duster POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A TRANSFORMER WITH A SCOOP TRACTOR. THE SCOOP SLIPPED OFF THE TRANSFORMER AND BOUNCED EMPLOYEE IN THE OPERATOR SEAT. EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A LOW BACK INJURY FROM THE JARRING.

January 23, 1996 IL · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SAYS HE FELL 18' TO A CONCRETE FLOOR. LANDING ONHIS BACKSIDE. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES. THE MAN LEFT THE JOB SITE UNDER HIS OWN POWER. DR.'S REPORT NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF INJURY. XRAYS WERE NEG ATIVE.

January 10, 1996 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS IN THE 1ST EAST IN A XCUT BETWEEN #2 AND#3 ENTRY AT SURVEY TAG 9025. WAS NAILING A CURTAIN TO A 2" X 4". A ROCK 18" X 24" FELL BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND HIT EMP ON THE HEAD, NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.

January 1, 1996 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A MINE EXAMINER DISCOVERED A ROOF FALL ON THE MAIN NORTH 9 ENTRY BETWEEN 46 & 45 X-CUT 15' WIDE, 5' TO 6' HIGH, 45' LONG. THE FALL WAS FOUND ON NEW YEAR DAY SECOND SHIFT.

1995 · 40 incidents

December 14, 1995 IL · Coal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING UP AN AREA WHERE A CONCRETE BLOCK STOPPING HAD BEEN REMOVED. HE STEPPED ON A BLOCK AND IT ROLLED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING A STRAIN TO HIS LEFT ANKLE.

December 11, 1995 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EE SAID THAT A ROCK HUN GIN HIS SHUTTLE CAR DRAG AND CAUSED HIM TO BE THROWN FORWAD AND STRIKE HIS HEAD ON THE SHUTTLE CAR CANOPY.

December 8, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING UP A PIPE TO HOOK A MATERIAL TRAILER UP TO A TRACTOR. DURING THE LIFTING PROCESS EE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS BACK. LEFT ARM AND NECK.

November 17, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING THROUGH THE AIR DOORS, ON THE #3 PORTAL BOTTOM, HIS GLASSES STEAMED UP & HE STOPPED TO CLEAN THEM. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK & TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE WHEN HE FELL.

November 4, 1995 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS IN LAST OPEN X-OUT (6775' STA) BETWEEN TRAVEL AND RETURN WHEN A ROCK ROLLE DOFF OF RIB STRIKIGN MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

November 3, 1995 IL · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF UNHANGING A ROOF BOLTER CABLE FROM THE MINE ROOF EE FELL. HE STRUCK HIS LEFT SHOULDER AND RIGHT RIBS ON THE MINE FLOOR.

October 30, 1995 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 9 MAIN NORTH IN #1 ENTRY AT 1150' SURVEY STATION. THE FALL WAS AT A THREE WAY INTERSECTION AND WAS 25' LONG 16'-18' WIDE AND 10' HIGH. NOTE: AREA WAS MINED IN 1988.

October 23, 1995 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS USING A COMEALONG TO PULL THE BELT STRUCTURE BACK TOGETHER. HE HAD THE COMEALONG HOOKED IN THE END OF THE PIPE. IT CAME LOOSE AND THE HOOK STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EAR.

October 5, 1995 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENDING AN 8 FT COMBINATION ROOF BOLT. DURING THE BENDING PROCESS HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

September 26, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING A BOTTOM ROLLER IN THE 1ST EAS T BELT DURING THE LIFTING PROCESS HE SUFFERED A LOW BACK STRAIN

September 20, 1995 IL · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING SHEET METAL 24" BY 10' ON THE TOP OF AN OVERCAST IN THE 9TH MAIN NORTH. A PIECE CAME DOWN AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER.

August 29, 1995 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING HIS EXAMINER ROUTE AND AT #2 X-CUT ON THE 1ST EAST TRAVEL ENTRY HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

August 25, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS USING A CHEATER PIPE TO TIGHTEN A BOLT ON A CUTTER GEAR CASE ON MINER/BOLTER. HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIS LEFT RING FINGER HIT THE CUTTER HEAD.

August 19, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON THE LONGWALL MONORAIL WHEN HIS RATCHET SLIPPED. HE CUT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER ON THE MONORAIL.

August 16, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHIEL UNSTOPPING ADRYER IN THE PREPARATION PLANT. EE STUCK HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER THROUGH A GUARD ANDA FAN BLAD ON A MOTOR STRUCK HIS RIGHTH INDEX FINGER.

August 9, 1995 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE GOING THROUGH THE INBY WOOD SLAM DOOR IN THE 12TH SOUTH BETWEEN THE BELT AND TRAVEL ENTRY AT #6 X-CUT THE DOOR CLOSED ON EE'S LEFT FOOT.

July 15, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS IN THE TRAVEL ENTRY AT SURVEY TAG 2716. HE JUMPED BACK TO AVOID A PIECE OF FALLING ROCK COMING OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOFBOLTS AND HIT HIS RIGHT LEG ON THE SHOP GATOR.

June 15, 1995 IL · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ROOFBOLTING ON THE RIGHT BOOM OF THE 042 ROOFBOLTER. EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND LEFT FACE AREA BETWEEN THE BOOM & THE BOLTER CANOPY. THE GLASSES CUT HIS LEFT EYE LID.

May 16, 1995 IL · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING OUT FROM AROUND AN OIL WELL PIPE ON THE 1TH SOUTH LONGWALL FACE EE REACHED AROUND THE PIPE TO REMOVE A PIECE OF COAL EE STRUCK HIM ON THE HAND (RT INDEX FINGER) WITH A PICK HAM MER

April 8, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS WORKING WITH ANOTHER EE MOVING AN EXTENSION LADDER THAT WAS BEING USED ON AN OVERHEAD SLURRY LINE. THE AREA WAS RUTTED WITH HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRACKS. HE SUFFERED A BACK STRAIN MOVING THE LADDER.

March 21, 1995 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

03-21-95 INJURED HIT A HOLE IN THE SCAR ROADWAY AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE CANOPY OF SCAR 035.ON 03-10-95 HE HAD STRUCK HIS HEAD WHILE WALKING ON A ROOF BOLT BLOCK.HE MISSED TIME STARTING 03-2 2-95.

March 11, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A FEEDER FLIGHT ON A DIESEL CARRIER. IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING THE FLIGHT HE SUFFERED A LOW BACK STRAIN.

March 6, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON THE MINE FLOOR & FELL ONTO THE TRAY OF THE ROOFBOLTER #042. HE STRUCK HIS SRIBS ON THE LEFT SIDE.

March 1, 1995 IL · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING PLANK BOARDS ON THE MINER BOLTER. DURING THE LIFTING PROCESS HE SUFFERED A LOW BACK STRAIN. PLANK BOARDS ARE 2" BY 4" BY 14'.

February 27, 1995 IL · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall from machine

CREW WAS REMOVING SCREEN IN ABANDONED PREP PLANTSUBJECT WORKER, HE REMOVED HIS SAFETY LINE TO EXIT TO THE FLOOR AND THE SCREEN COLLAPSED. HE FELL 27 FT WITH SCREEN ON TOP OF HIM. HE HAD A PUNCTURE ON RIGHT LEG, BURN ON RT BUTTOCK, SPINE FRACTURE.

February 17, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A DRIVE SHAFT FOR THE FINES CONVEYOR AT THE 9 MN WEST HEAD. HIS THUMB WAS IN THE UNIVERSAL WHEN HE TWISTED THE SHAFT TO LINE UP THE SPLINES.

February 13, 1995 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS BOLTING ON THE MINER/BOLTER MACHINE IN THE #13 ENTRY OF THE NORTH BLEEDER SECTION. ARIB ROLLED OVER AND STUCK HIM ON BOTH SHINS & UPPER LEGS.

February 11, 1995 IL · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

SHE WAS BUILDING A BLOCK STOPPING. WHILE THE BLOCK WAS BEING LIFTED OVER HER HEAD, A PIECE OF IT FELL OFF. THE PIECE STRUCK HER ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER, RT WRIST ABRASIONS TO RIGHT THIGH AND RIG HT KNEE.

January 30, 1995 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. INJURED TURNED INTO A 45 DEGREE X CUT. THE RIB ON THE CORNER HAD RASHED OUT AND WHEN THE SHUTTLE CAR HIT RIB RASH IT THREW IT OVER INTO THE OPPOSITE CORNER. WHEN THE CAR HIT THE RIB IT JARRED HIM.

January 16, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS USING A COM-ALONG TO TAKE LINKS OUT OF A FEEDER CHAIN. WHILE PULLING ON THE COME-ALONG HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

January 14, 1995 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE SUFFERED A LOW BACK STRAIN WHILE CARRYING A MONORAIL IN AN AREA OF LOW ROOF ON THE 11TH SOUTH BELT LIN AT 37 XCUT.

January 4, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING THE STAGE LOADER CHAIN. HE STEPPED DOWN OFF THE 11TH SOUTH BELT & TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

1994 · 46 incidents

December 20, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS TRAMMING THE CONT. MINER TO THE FACE WITH THE MACHINE ON REMOTE CONTROL. EE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE OUTBY CANOPY POST. EE WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE MACHINE & THE RIB LINE AS THE MACHINE SL EWED OVER.

December 17, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING CONT MINER CABLE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE WAS IN 9M.N. SECTION #5 ENTRY AT SURVEY TAG 1899.

December 8, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT 86XCUT ON THE MAIN NORTH #9 TRAVEL ENTRY THE FALL IS LOCATED AT A 4-WAY INTERSECTION & IS 40FT LONG 25FT WIDE & APPROX 5-8FT HIGH

October 18, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHE WAS DRIVING A GOLF CART INTO THE 12TH SOUTH SECTION. SHE STOPPED AND PROPPED THE WOOD SLAM DOOR OPEN TO DRIVE THROUGH. THE DOOR CLOSED AND STRUCK HER LEFT KNEE.

October 15, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS CHANGING A TIRE ON A GATOR IN THE #2 UNDERGROUND SHOP. DURING THE PROCESS OF LIFTING A GATOR TIRE (WHICH IS AN AUTOMOBILE TIRE) HE STRAINED HIS GROIN AREA.

October 1, 1994 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE #2 UNIT TRAVEL ENTRY. A TRACTOR PULLING TWO MATERIAL TRAILERS CAME BY HIM. EE DID NOT REALIZE THE TRACTOR WAS PULLING 2 TRAILERS. HE STEPPED OUT INTO THE PATH OF THE SE COND TRAILER.

September 29, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS FOR THE LONGWALL ELECTRIC CONTROLLER MOUONTING. A CHEATER PIPE CAME OFF OF A RATCHET WRENCH AND HIT HIM ON THE TO OF HIS RIGHT KNEE.

September 29, 1994 IL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A MOTOR AND PUMP UNIT FROM A MATERIAL TRAILER. THE MOTOR SHIFTED AND PULLED HIS HAND BACK UP INTO A SHIEVE WHEEL. THE MOTOR WAS ATTACHED TO A CHAIN RUN THROUGH A SHIEVE WHEEL.

September 10, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CARRYING A CRIB TIE IN THE 11TH SOUTH 3 ENTRY THE MINE FLOOR WAS WET AND MUDDY. EE SLIPPED AND SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS BACK MEDICAL INFORMATION VERIFYING THE INJURY RECEIVED ON 9-16-94 .

September 7, 1994 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE GOT OFF HIS SHUTTLE CAR TO CHECK THE AMOUNT OF CABLE ON THE CABLE REEL. HE TRIPPED OVER THE CABLE AND FELL ON HIS LEFT ANKLE.

August 30, 1994 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS OPERATING THE SHEAR TOWARD THE TAILGATE. HE SLIPPED ON A WET PONTOON AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE WORKED UNTIL 9-20-94 PRIOR TO MISSING TIME.

August 9, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING AWAY FROM THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE AFTER MAKING AN EQUIPMENT CHECK AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A ROOF.

July 30, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TRIPPED ON THE RING LINE HOSES AT #49 SHIELD & FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT SHOULDER ON THE PONTOON OF #50 SHIELD

July 26, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLOSING A DOOR ON A RAIL ROAD CAR WHEN HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK

July 12, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PUSHING A ROOF BOLT INTO A HOLE IN THE ROOF WHEN HE FELT A PULL ON HIS LEFT SIDE. NOTE EE WORKED UNTIL 8-11-94 BEFORE MISSING TIME. MEDICAL INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED ON 8-29-94 WHICH CON NECTED THE INJURY WITH THE ACCIDENT.

June 4, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING UP A BOLT IN THE SKIP SHAFT. THE BOLT BROKE AND EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS SHOULDER ON A BEAM WHEN HE SLIPPED.

May 17, 1994 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PUSHING A GOLF CART OUT OF A WET AREA ON THE 2 UNIT TRAVEL ENTRY WHEN HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS LOWER ABDOMEN

May 14, 1994 IL · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS BUILDING A CONCRETE BLOCK BRATTICE ON THE RETURN SIDE OF THE 11TH SOUTH. WHILE LIFTING A 8" HOLLOW BLOCK UP TO THE TOP ROW HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

May 9, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2ND MAIN EAST, #6 ENTRY AT #58 X-CUT. THIS WAS A 4-WAY INTERSECTION IN AN ISOLATION ENTRY. THE ROOF FALL WAS 24' LONG X 16' WIDE X 8 FT HIGH.

April 28, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CAPPING OFF A BRATTICE ON THE RETURN BRATTICE LINE AT SURVEY TAG 10,140. A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE NECK SHOULDER AND LEFT ARM.

April 25, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE HAD HIS HAND OUTSIDE HTE OPERATOR CAB AND GOT IT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CAB AND THE PIVOT POINT ON THE WAGNER DIESEL SCOOP WHEN HI KNEE HIT THE STEERING LEVR.

April 15, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BOB WAS LOADING WOOD PLANKS 2" BY 8"BY 14' ON THE CONT MINER IN THE 11TH SOUTH. DURING THE LIFTING PROCESS HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

April 7, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING OIL INTO THE CONT. MINER IN THE 11TH SOUTH SECTION. A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF & HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT.

April 6, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE LIFTING A 4" STEEL PIPE 0UTSIDE OF THE #1 PORTAL PREPARATION PLANT.

April 5, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE USING A 5' PRY BAR. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED AND HE FELL AGAINST THE BELT STRUCTURE INJURING HIS RIGHT RIB AREA.

March 23, 1994 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING ON THE 10 SOUTH BELT. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK ALONG THE BELT LINE & TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

March 22, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

HOWARD STEPPED ON A NAIL WHEN ENTERING THE MOUTH OF THE RAW COAL SILO. THE NAIL WENT THROUGH HIS BOOT AND INTO HIS LEFT FOOT.

March 5, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ON THE 10TH SOUTH LONGWALL FACE. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING THE BRETBY OUT OF THE CABLE TRAY WHEN HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AREA. EE UNTIL 4--2--94.

March 2, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE #12 WATER ONLY CYCLONE. EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING ON A 6" WATER LINE USING AN IMPACT WRENCH. WHILE USING THE WRENCH HE TWISTED HIS LOW BACK.

March 1, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON THE HARD HAT. THE HARD HAT CAME DOWN ON HIS GLASSES & CUT HIS NOSE. THE ROCK ALSO HIT HIS LEFT HAND.

February 28, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAUGHT HIS LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN 2 SECTION OF ROOF DRILL STEELS WHILE PUTTING THEM TOGETHER. EE WAS ROOF BOLTING.

February 21, 1994 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BENDING OVER & PICKING UP A CONT MINER CABLE WHEN HE SUFFERED A LOW BACK STRAIN

February 18, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING OIL TO THE CONT. MINER IN A 5 GALLON BUCKET. HE STEPPED IN A HOLE ON THE MINE FLOOR AND TWISTED STRAINING HIS LOW BACK NOTE EE. WORKED.

February 2, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED @ #43 X-CUT ON THE 10TH SOUTH TRAVEL ENTRY. THE FALL WAS 18' BY 18' AND 10' HIGH. THIS IS AN ACTIVE LONGWALL SECTION. THE 7200 VOLT CABLE WAS THE ONLY DAMAGE DONE.

January 26, 1994 IL · Coal rock duster HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TIGHTENING A CALE CLAMP WITH CHANNEL LOCKS THE CABLE WAS ATTACHED TO THE #653 WAGNER DIESEL WHILE TAIGHTENING THE CLAMP HE FELT A POP IN HIS ELBOW

January 24, 1994 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED ON A PIPE IN THE B-1 JIG CLEAN COAL SCREEN AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. NEW PLANT 3RD FLOOR B-1 JIG CLEAN COAL SCREEN.

January 20, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT 6:00 AM ON THE 2ME BELT AT 32 X-CUT. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 18' LONG, 18' WIDE & 7' TO 10' HIGH. THE FALL WAS AT A 4 WAY INTERSECTION.

January 20, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 1-20-94 AT 32 X CUT. THEROOF AT 6:00 PM FELL AGAIN TO 31 X CUT. THE FALL AT 31 X CUT WAS ASSUMED TO BE A CONTINUATION OFTHE FALL AT 32 X CUT ON 1-27-94 WHEN THE FALL AT 31 X CUT WAS CLEANED PARTIALLED UP IT WAS DISC OVERED THAT THE FALL WAS NOT CONTINUOUS FROM 32 TO 31 X CUT. FALL AT 31 X CUT WAS 18' BY 18' AND 7-10' HIGH.

January 15, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

DURING THE LONGWALL RECOVERY INJURED WAS HANDLING A RAIL BAR. THE BAR WAS FLIPPED OVER & CAUGHT HIM ON THE LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.

January 8, 1994 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING IN THE PREPERATION PLANT AT THE A-Z JIG CLEAN COAL SCREEN WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. NOTE HE DID NOT MISS TIME TUNIL 1-14-93 AND MEDICAL REPORTS WERE NOT PROVID E TIL 1-20-94.

January 4, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A THROAT FLAP IN A CONT MINER. WHILE CUTTING A BOLT HOLE HE CUT HIS LEFT THUMB.

1993 · 43 incidents

December 7, 1993 IL · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING AN EMPTY OIL BARREL ON THE #1 PORTAL SURFACE AREA JUST SOUTH OF THE FAN HOUSE. DURING THE LIFTING PROCESS HE SUFFERED A LOW BACK STRAIN.

December 6, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS DRIVING #11 TWO PASSENGER DIESEL WHEN IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH A COAL RIB SOUTH OF #9 X CUT ON THE MAIN NORTH TRAVEL ENTRY.

October 18, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS GROIN AREA WHILE CARRYING A 5 GALLON CAN OF OIL AT THE #5 SHIELD. THE AREA WAS LOW & EE WAS WALKING BENT OVER.

October 8, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PHIL STEPPEN IN A DIP ON THE WALK WAY SIDE OF THE LONGWALL MOBILE TAIL. PHIL WAS LOADING MONORAIL ONTO THE BELT. PHIL LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE AND RIGHT ANKLE.

September 1, 1993 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TIGHTENING A CENTER ROOF BOLT ON THE 10TH SOUTH MINER BOLTER SECTION A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOARDS AND HIT HIS ON THE HEAD AND NECK.

August 31, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS CLOSIGN THE OPER DECK DOOR AS HE WAS TURNING A WAGNER SCOOPY. THE SCOOP ARTICULATED AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FRAME OF THE SCOOP.

August 19, 1993 IL · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS A SCAFFOLD IN FRONT OF THE #2 PORTAL WATER SUMP. HE SLIPPED ON THE SCAFFOLDING WALKWAY & GRABBED THE SUMP TANK CAUSING HIS RIGHT ARM TO BE PULLED BACKWARDS.

August 16, 1993 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A CONVEYOR BELT TIE DOWN BOARD WHEN HE TRIPPED & FELL LANDING ON LEFT KNEE.

August 2, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE MOVING A WOOD ROOF BOARD 8" BY 2" BY 12' LONG FOR INSTALLATION AGAINST THE ROOF EE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK ON THE LEFT SIDE.

July 29, 1993 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE WORKING AS A CONT. MINER OPEN A ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT LEG JUST ABOVE THE KNEE. HE WAS INA KNEELING POSITION. NOTE: ROCK WAS SMALL BUT SHAR P.

June 8, 1993 IL · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WHILE SUPERVISING WORK ON THE RETAIL COAL BELT ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE OLD PREP PLANT A WALKWAY 5' WIDE AND 19.4" LONG FELL TO THE 1ST FLOOR OF THE PREP PLANT.

June 8, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WHILE WORKING ON THE RETAIL COAL BELT ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE PREP PLANT A WALKWAY 5' WIDE AND 19'4" LONG FELL 17' TO THE 1ST FLOOR OF THE PLANT

June 8, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE CENTER BOLTING WITH THE LEFT BOOM OF A LEE NORSE BOLTER A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE STEEL PLANKS & STRUCK EE ON TOP OF THE HEAD

June 8, 1993 IL · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WHILE WORKING ON THE RETAIL COAL BELT ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE OLD PREP PLANT A WALKWAY 5' WIDE AND 19.4" LONG FELL 17' TO THE BASEMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF THE PLANT.

June 1, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 8TH SOUTH SIDE BLEEDER AT 60 XC. 2 ENTRY INTERSECTION ALSO BETWEEN 1 AND 2 ENTRY IN XCUT. THE FALL WAS APP. 15 FT LONG, 15 FT WIDE AND APP. 8 FT HIGH.

May 30, 1993 IL · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LOADING A SMALL MATERIAL DOLLY ON THEBACK OF A GOLF CART EE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK EE WORKED UNTIL 06-16-93 BEFORE MISSING TIME

May 12, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

ON THE 9TH SOUTH LONGWALL FACE ROCK FELL OUT FROM THE SHIELD TIPS TO THE FACE OVER THE LAST THRU SHIELDS THE LOCATION WAS SURVEY TAG 5055 AT THE LONGWALL TAILGATE THE FALL ALSO EXTENDED OUT IN TO THE ADJACENT CROSSCUT THIS BLOCKED THE TAILGATE TRAVEL ENTRY.

May 11, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN NORTH #11 ENTRY BETWEEN 81 & 84 X-CUT. WE WERE AWARE OF A PROBLEM AND WERE BLOCKING OFF AND OBSERVING THE AREA. FALL WAS 190' LONG. 17' WIDE AND 6'-9' HEIGHT .

May 11, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT THE 7MN #13 ENTRY, #18 X-CUT. THE FALL WAS 25' LENGTH - 28' WIDETH - 5 1/2 TO 6' HEIGHT. FALL IS INA WORKED OUT AREA THAT WE AREA SEALING OFF.

May 3, 1993 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM THE FD40-3 DOZER. HE SLIPPED ON THE CAT TRACKS AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

April 22, 1993 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SHOVELING ON THE 9TH SOUTH BELT AT THE AIRLOCK EMPLOYEE TURNED TO THROW COAL ON THE BELT &TWISTED EMPLOYEES RIGHT KNEE.

April 22, 1993 IL · Coal electrician, lineman OTHER
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS GETTING IN THE CATERPILLAR DOOR WHILE HOLDING THE DOOR FRAME. THE WIND BLEW THE DOOR SHUT ON HIS RIGHT THUMB.

April 19, 1993 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

A WOOD BOARD FOR A BRIDGE CAME UP ON A HAULAGE ROAD. EE WAS TRYING TO PULL THE BOARD LOOSE TO GET IT OUT OF THE WAY. DURING THIS PROCESS HE INJURED HIS ARM & SHOULDER.

April 2, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE MINE ON THE #1 SHOP PARTS GATOR EMPLOYEE STRUCK A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND SUFFERED A LOW BACK INJURY.

April 2, 1993 IL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF A HAULAGE TRUCK EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE WHILE STEPPING TO THE LANDING.

February 25, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING IN THE SURFACE YARD ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SHOP HE SLIPPED ON THE SNOW AND FELL TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

February 12, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHANGING A PROP SENSOR ON THE LONGWALL FACE. HE FAILED TO RELIEVE THE PRESSURE ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM & REMOVED THE STAPLE OUT OF THE STAP-LOC & THE HOSE HIT HIS HAND.

January 21, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING A CORNER. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BENDING A BOLT THAT HAD BEEN INSERTED IN A HOLE IN ROOF. DURING THIS PROCESS HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

January 10, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE MAIN NORTH IN THE X-CUT BETWEEN #10 AND #11 ENTRIES. THE FALL WAS 40' LENGTH, 17' WIDTH, AND 6'-7' HEIGHT. (MAIN NORTH AT 45 X-CUT)

January 7, 1993 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE REMOVING BELT STRUCTURE FROM THE LONGWALL BELT, EE TRIPPED & FELL ONTO A STEEL MATERIAL TRAILER, STRIKING HIS RIGHT ARM ON THE TRAILER.

1992 · 41 incidents

December 21, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED DURING THE MINE KMAS SHUT DOWN PERIOD ON THE MAIN NORTH TRAVEL ENTRY BETWEEN 32 & 33 X CUT IN 11 ENTRY THE FALL WAS 70 FT LONG 16 FT WIDE AND 6-8 FT THICK.

December 1, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 8TH SOUTH 2ME BELT LINE AT 36 X-CUT BETWEEN THE DAY SHIFT AND THE SECOND SHIFT. IT WAS AN INTERSECTION (4 WAY) 35'LENGTH 35' WIDTH 8' HEIGHT.

October 23, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS IN THE #2 UNIT AT THE 10TH SOUTH BELT ENTRY. HE FELL IN AN AREA WHERE THE FLOOR OF THE ENTRY & X-CUT WERE UNEVEN.

October 19, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS LOADING MATERIAL FOR THE LONGWALL ON A WOOD PALLET TO SEND UNDERGROUND, DURING THE LIFTING PROCESS HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

October 14, 1992 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

JOHN STEPPED OVER A RELAY BAR INTO A HOLE IN THE MINE FLOOR. DURING THIS PROCESS HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. JOHN WORKED UNTIL 3/5/93 BEFORE MISSING TIME.

October 8, 1992 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR IN THE BELT ENTRY WHEN HE RAN OVER A HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE BELT ENTRY WHERE A WATER HOLE HAD BEEN EE BOUNCED IN HIS S CAR SEAT & INJURED HIS BACK

October 5, 1992 IL · Coal brattice man/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING WITH LONGWALL CONSTRUCTION CREW REMOVING MONORAIL IN 7TH SO 2ME AS WE MOVED RAIL BACKWARDS TO RELEASE IT EE FELL BACKWARDS ON HIS RT KNEE

September 24, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING A CONVEYOR FLIGHT IN THE FINES CONVEYOR AT THE 7TH SOUTH HEAD AREA (BELT) HE DROPPED A FLIGHT ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. CONVEYOR FLIGHT FOR FINES CONVEYOR (STEEL).

September 3, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WALKED AROUND TO THE REAR OF THE ROOF BOLTER TO CUT THE BANDS ON A BUNDLE OF ROOF BOLTS. A ROCK 3' BY 10" BY 6" FELL FROM THE TOP PART OF THE RIB. THE ROCK HIT HIM ON THE HEAD CAUSING HIM T O JAM HIS LEFT KNEE INTO THE REAR OF THE LEE NORSE TOP DOG BOLTER.

September 1, 1992 IL · Coal timberman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING A FALSE ROOF IN THE 7TH SOUTH BELT ENTRY, A BOLT HOLDING THE FALSE ROOF FRAME WORK CAME OUT. EE FELL FROM THE AREA SUFFERING A BACK STRAIN AND A SCRAPE ON HIS LEFT SHIN.

August 25, 1992 IL · Coal brattice man/worker MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE ROOF BOLTING IN THE RETURN ENTRY 9TH SOUTH 2ME A PIECE OF ROCK FELL WHEN THE DRILL STEEL WAS STARTED.THE ROCK HIT INJURED ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER.

August 13, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

85061S TAKING HARDWARE DOWN IN THE 6TH SOUTH BELT ENTRY. WHILE LIFTING MATERIALS HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS LEFT ELBOW.

August 11, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

95149ED WAS HOOKING THE TONGUE OF THE PORTABLE WELDER TOT HE BACK OF A GOLF CART. WHILE LIFTING THE TONGUE HE SUFFERED A LOW BACK STRAIN.

August 3, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

95149ED WAS PULLING A PIECE OF 2" WATER PIPE FROM A TRAILER. HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

July 15, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS STAGGERING THE ROOFBOLT MACHINE AT DINNER HOUR. HE SET THE ROOFBOLTER POT DOWN ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

June 22, 1992 IL · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE TIGHTENING A LOAD BINDER ON A CAR OF 7' ROOFBOLTS, HE FELT A PULL IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK.

June 13, 1992 IL · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CLEANING OUT THE ROTARY BREAKER AND WHILE HANDING FROM A SAFETY BELT A PIECE OF MUD DISLODGED UNDER HIS FEET CAUSING INJURED TO JERK AND HURT HIS BACK.

June 8, 1992 IL · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.NAME LIFTED UP A PIECE OF PLATE STEEL BEING SLID INTO POSITION.THE STEEL WAS PUSHED FROM THE BACK END BY ANOTHER EMPL AND IT CAUGHT I.NAMES LEFT RING FINGER.

May 14, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CARRYING A GREASE CAN TO THE SECTION FEEDER AND IN THE PROCESS HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

April 3, 1992 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS CLOSING A SLAM DOOR AT THE MOUTH OF THE 9TH SOUTH SECTION TRAVEL ENTRY. WHILE PUSHING THE DOOR CLOSED, HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

March 20, 1992 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING IN THE BELT ENTRY OF THE 8TH SOUTH 2 ME. HIS DRILL STEEL HUNG INT HE ROOF AND WHEN HE REACHED FOR THE BOTTOM STEEL THE TOP SECTION FELL OUT OF THE ROOF AND HIT HIS LEFT IND EX FINGER.

March 18, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF A 350 GOB TRUCK. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE AS HE GOT DOWN OFF THE GOB TRUCK

March 15, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE MINE EXAMINER FOUND THIS FALL AT 5:15PM ON SUNDAY 3-15-92. THE FALL WAS ON THE TRAVEL ENTRY AT 37 X-CUT INTERSECITON 8TH SOUTH 2 ME-8' HIGH 15' WIDE 24' WIDTH.

March 11, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS ROLLING A 36" CMI BASKET ACROSS THE FLOOR OF THE PLANT WHEN HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

February 27, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING AROUND A TRACTOR IN THE 2 PORTAL SHOP INJURED STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.HE ALSO STRAINED A MUSCLE ON THE INSIDE OF HIS LEG ABOVE THE KNEE.

February 27, 1992 IL · Coal timberman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.NAME BOOMING DOWN A LOAD OF CRIB TIES WITH A LOAD BINDER.I.NAME PUSHED DOWN ON BINDER AND GOT FINGER -LITTLE-CAUGHT IN THE BINDER.

February 21, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

85061S PICKING UP VICTAULIC COUPLINGS AT THE BUNKER. HE STEPPED ON A BELT ROLLER AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

January 24, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

2ME ENTRIES 50XCUT X-CUT BETWEEN 5&6 ENT RY A FALL OCCURRED 2 5FTLENGTH15FTWIDTH&6-8FT HEIGHT THIS FALL WAS IN THE X-CUT & CAUSED NO DAMAGE TO VENTILATION OR EQUIPMENT

January 21, 1992 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROOFBOLTING IN 7 TH SOUTH RF BOLT BOARD USED FOR BLOCKING SLID DOWN THE BOOM IT STRUCK ON R LOWER LEG

January 20, 1992 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS ROOFBOLTING IN THE 7 SOUTH 2 ME RETURN ENTRY WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT FOREARM AND LEFT HAND.

January 16, 1992 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INSTALLING RF BOLT WRENCH FELL STRIKING VALVE BANK ANGLE DRIVE ACTIVATED CAME DOWN ON HIS R FOOT

January 11, 1992 IL · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE GRINDING A 3/4" BY 10" ROUND STOCK PIECE OF STEEL, THE STEEL SLIPPED OFF THE GRINDING WHEEL AND WAS THROWN BY THE WHEEL OUT THE TOP SIDE TOWARD HIM. HE WAS HIT BY THE STEEL ON THE RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

January 9, 1992 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Freeman United Coal Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS REACHING FOR A DRILL STEEL ON THE BOLTER TRAY WHEN A ROCK FELL 6"X6"BY 3" BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER.

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