Mining Incidents

Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant Coal

Bluestone Oil Corp. · Facility
Controlled by James C Justice III
Pineville, Wyoming County, WV  ·  NonProducing
MSHA Mine ID: 4605868

Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant has $462K in proposed MSHA penalties and $134K outstanding across 33 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1988–2020
Latest incident
Apr 2020
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
986
citations
225
significant & substantial
$462,308
proposed penalties
$233,348
paid to date
50% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $228,960 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
182
inspections on record
7,521
inspection hours
13.1
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.
986 citations across 7,521 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant has $462K in proposed MSHA penalties and $134K outstanding across 33 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.
$462K
proposed penalties
$367K
current assessed
$233K
paid to date
$134K
outstanding
955 assessments are final orders; 33 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-11-04.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Ranger Fuel Preparation Plant shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.43 mg/m3 (96% compliant) across 438 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.
0.43
dust avg (mg/m3)
9.07
dust max (mg/m3)
96%
within 1.5 mg/m3
438
samples
Most recent sample: 2021-09-13.
Silica (quartz)
1.5
silica avg (%)
5.0
silica max (%)
50
samples
Most recent sample: 2019-10-29.
Noise
11%
over PEL
113
samples
Most recent sample: 2019-10-21.
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 4,151 2 0 481.8
2025 Q2 3,285 1 0 304.4
2025 Q1 3,816 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 257 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 642 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 1,936 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 4,657 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 3,134 0 0 0.0
Show 89 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q3 0 0 0
2022 Q4 0 22 5
2021 Q4 508 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 260 18 4 69230.8
2021 Q2 2,928 3 1 1024.6
2021 Q1 260 2 0 7692.3
2020 Q4 4,326 1 0 231.2
2020 Q2 3,644 32 12 8781.6
2020 Q1 9,174 1 0 109.0
2019 Q4 9,137 27 6 2955.0
2019 Q3 6,612 9 0 1361.2
2019 Q2 5,662 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 2,974 3 0 1008.7
2018 Q4 21,567 16 2 741.9
2018 Q3 34,259 7 1 204.3
2018 Q2 32,087 19 6 592.1
2018 Q1 31,472 42 7 1334.5
2017 Q4 24,875 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 26,732 14 5 523.7
2017 Q2 27,348 37 5 1352.9
2017 Q1 25,154 7 1 278.3
2016 Q4 21,108 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 25,055 1 1 39.9
2016 Q2 16,367 4 0 244.4
2016 Q1 20,736 14 5 675.2
2015 Q4 25,127 1 0 39.8
2015 Q3 27,851 14 3 502.7
2015 Q2 28,574 4 0 140.0
2015 Q1 30,670 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 26,379 16 3 606.5
2014 Q3 28,147 36 4 1279.0
2014 Q2 31,431 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 36,057 17 2 471.5
2013 Q4 35,150 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 38,445 9 0 234.1
2013 Q2 34,798 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 39,125 15 9 383.4
2012 Q4 34,789 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 35,143 35 2 995.9
2012 Q2 33,369 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 38,405 25 7 651.0
2011 Q4 35,919 1 0 27.8
2011 Q3 51,739 26 0 502.5
2011 Q2 34,775 4 1 115.0
2011 Q1 40,173 44 13 1095.3
2010 Q4 33,377 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 32,536 19 3 584.0
2010 Q2 36,609 9 0 245.8
2010 Q1 35,615 19 1 533.5
2009 Q4 30,627 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 15,019 15 1 998.7
2009 Q2 9,257 1 0 108.0
2009 Q1 30,717 17 2 553.4
2008 Q4 38,419 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 36,188 34 6 939.5
2008 Q2 33,107 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 33,609 26 3 773.6
2007 Q4 31,408 8 2 254.7
2007 Q3 27,770 18 3 648.2
2007 Q2 22,511 2 0 88.8
2007 Q1 23,908 20 7 836.5
2006 Q4 21,740 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 26,098 30 17 1149.5
2006 Q2 30,495 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 34,306 25 4 728.7
2005 Q4 32,105 16 2 498.4
2005 Q3 32,341 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 30,965 2 0 64.6
2005 Q1 32,950 14 2 424.9
2004 Q4 26,546 3 3 113.0
2004 Q3 28,874 12 5 415.6
2004 Q2 23,113 4 0 173.1
2004 Q1 6,929 16 6 2309.1
2003 Q4 10,310 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 25,576 9 3 351.9
2003 Q2 43,222 3 0 69.4
2003 Q1 44,174 13 1 294.3
2002 Q4 45,816 7 1 152.8
2002 Q3 45,836 12 9 261.8
2002 Q2 42,565 10 3 234.9
2002 Q1 44,958 9 2 200.2
2001 Q4 44,118 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 42,072 21 7 499.1
2001 Q2 40,164 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 43,691 3 0 68.7
2000 Q4 38,641 1 1 25.9
2000 Q3 43,433 22 14 506.5
2000 Q2 44,772 5 5 111.7
2000 Q1 46,470 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
March 14, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Unclassified, insufficient data

IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VICTIM WAS MISSING SHORTLY AFTER 10:00 PM. A SEARCH BEGAN WHICH CULMINATED IN THE VICTIM'S RETRIEVAL FROM THE "A" RAW COAL SILO AT APPROXIMATELY 7:55 PM ON MARCH 15, 2001. IT IS INCONCLUSIVE AS TO EXACTLY WHERE THE VICTIM ENTERED THE RAW COAL SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY AN EXACT CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT DETERMINED.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2020 · 1 incident

April 17, 2020 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluestone Oil Corp. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removed a belt conveyor roller. Caught finger between belt frame and roller

2018 · 9 incidents

December 9, 2018 WV · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting vessel flights & carrying to 6th floor/right knee back burning and hurts

December 7, 2018 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dropping gate on grizzly and extra rocks fell out onto grizzly causing more weight and employee pulled back.

November 2, 2018 WV · Coal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was kicking at an obstruction with EE's left foot and struck EE's knee against the spill board of the 24 belt head. The employee was able to perform EE's work and was scheduled for an MRI on 12/12/18 and was kept out of work until EE sees an orthopedic doctor and is therefore off from 12/12/18

September 21, 2018 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the pump house when employee slipped and fell injuring back, neck and head.

September 19, 2018 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking down the steps and stepped onto coal accumulations when EE slipped and fell landing on EE's back.

May 12, 2018 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was removing a rock from the #59 Rock Chute on the 5th Floor of the Prep Plant when the rock gave way and the momentum caused the employee to fall onto back from ground level.

May 8, 2018 WV · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

While shoveling the #98-A Sump located on the 5th Floor of the Prep Plant the employee felt a pain in lower back.

April 10, 2018 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted left knee when ee foot slipped into a hole while ee was twisting. The employee did not begin missing work until 04/13/2018.

2017 · 4 incidents

August 28, 2017 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was standing near the engine compartment of a 928 Front End Loader when they felt the equipment move. The employee jumped off of the 928 Front End Loader and injured the left knee, right shoulder, and forearm.

July 14, 2017 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting a 988F Loader when they slipped, as the employee caught themselves they felt a pain in their right shoulder.

July 12, 2017 WV · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee has shown a Reportable Standard Threshold Shift after an annual hearing exam.

2016 · 2 incidents

September 7, 2016 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using a wrench to connect discharge line when the wrench slipped and the employee struck left elbow against the pump.

March 4, 2016 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall from machine

While attempting to get into company truck the employee slipped on the running board and fell.

2015 · 3 incidents

December 12, 2015 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was adjusting the drive belts on unit 98-A pump. He was using a pipe wrench to tighten the motor adjustment bolt on the drive side. The pipe wrench slipped catching fingers between the wrench and drive belt guard causing a hairline fracture to the left middle finger.

June 21, 2015 WV · Coal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

A maintenance employee was standing on a temporary work platform, four feet off of the ground, cutting bolts loose from a bracket that was holding a 10" poly pipe elbow. As he cut one of the bolts the torch flashed, startling him and he jumped off of the platform. As he landed on the concrete floor, his ankle twisted sideways, causing a fracture.

April 11, 2015 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was tramming bulldozer to load a train at the clean coal stockpile when he backed over a wind row and felt a pain in his lower back.

2014 · 2 incidents

November 14, 2014 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was backing down off a machine and slipped on a damaged iced step, falling to the ground. He twisted his right knee. Has continued to work without restrictions until now. Scheduled for surgery 12/9/15 to repair a torn meniscus in right knee. Will begin loosing time from work starting 12/9/15.

June 27, 2014 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall from machine

The employee was dismounting a Caterpillar D10T dozer when he tripped and fell injuring his back and neck. The mines went on two weeks vacation from 28 JUN thru 11 JUL. The injured employees first scheduled day back was Monday, 14 JUL 2014.

2012 · 1 incident

September 28, 2012 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a sprocket from a speed reducer shaft, when a tooth of the sprocket splintered and embedded into his forearm.

2011 · 3 incidents

October 31, 2011 WV · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending the stairs when his right foot slipped and he overextended his left arm while holding onto the handrail. Employee worked regular shifts until 2/15/2012 at which time he elected to have surgery on his shoulder.

May 16, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck by flying object

Using grinder, metal for in right eye. Eye swelled went to the eye doctor and foreign body was removed from effected eye.

February 9, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall down stairs

Exiting office trailer, slipped and fell down two steps. Continued working his regular shift for 10 days. Sought medical treatment 2/19/2011. At that time was put on modified duty. Diagnosis contusion, hip and shoulder. Thinking this was a first-aid treatment, I did not file a report. After receiving notice on 4/8/2011 about the referral to an Ortho doctor, I am filing this report.

2010 · 5 incidents

December 27, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was tigtening bolts with a cresent spud wrench, the wrench slipped off of the bolt and hit the left side of EE's chin causing a small laceration. EE completed shift and RTW the next day.

November 20, 2010 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck by flying object

Installing a set of stairs, had to trim sheeting and steel with a cutting torch. A piece of slag popped and got behind cutting glasses and into right eye. Completed shift, sought medical attention after work hours, and returned to regular duties 11/21/10.

September 5, 2010 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall from machine

EE was using his hands to pull on a section of handrail to move it enough for a come-a-long chain to clear. The handrail broke loose and he fell backwards about 5 to 6 ft, EE completed the shift. No work was schedule for Monday 9/6/10 due to Labor Day Holiday. When EE returned to work on Tuesday 9/7/10 his knee was swollen and was taken to the doc and was put on light duty.

March 24, 2010 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was standing outside a garage door to the warehouse, when he took two steps backward and stepped on a wooden pallet and fell, fracturing his ankle.

2009 · 3 incidents

December 9, 2009 WV · Coal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured had lifted a roller into place at unit #119 dryer at Pinnacle Prep Plant. Injured worked until Jan 15, 2010 and was off work until Feb 12, 2010. Injured stated that his back was hurting prior to Dec 9, 2009 and that on Jan 15, 2010 he had lifted a 5 gallon bucket of anti freeze feeling a twinge in his back went to see a doctor. MRI showed degenerative arthritis.

November 16, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was holding a special tool to drive a bearing into place. Foreman was striking tool with a sledge hammer. He missed striking injured on right thumb. Causing a laceration to right thumb. Injured was transported to hospital.

January 26, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Injured was carrying a 6" flange weighing approzimately 11lbs down the strairway between the 5th and 6th floor when his ankle gave out causing him to stumble striking his face against the handrail. Injured was transported to the hospital where he was treated for a laceration above his left cheek and eye.

2008 · 2 incidents

October 20, 2008 WV · Coal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting a vibrator with a set of come alongs. The come alongs slipped and the injured felt pain in his neck and shoulder.

March 13, 2008 WV · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Injured was walking over to the thickener to close a valve when he stepped over a rock and tripped hitting his head on the thickener overflow chute going to the classifier tank

2007 · 5 incidents

September 29, 2007 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

Injured was backing a dozer off of the clean coal stock pile when the emergency brake set causing the dozer to come to a sudden stop. The injured jerk his neck when this happened.

September 24, 2007 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck by flying object

Clearing of rock on the grizzly on 8 1/2 floor. Rock bounced off floor struck individual in left foot causing individual to twist left knee. Claim is being contested. This claim form is being submitted to terminate an MSHA citation.

August 2, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Injured was removing belt clamp from #24 belt. The counter weight was suspended and held by 2 sets of 6 ton chain hoist. Chains broke, dropping the counter weight tensioning the belt. This threw the injured upwards into the structure causing injury on left side; compression fracture to the 10th vertabra and he was fitted for a back brace.

June 7, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing bolts from equipment. While removing, he was using an impact gun in one hand and with the other hand was applying pressure to the bolt head. Bolt came free from the employee's grip and cut the knuckle of the ring finger on the left hand, requiring stitches.

March 17, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Building braces for belt line. I-beam slipped, pinning left hand between two I-beams.

2006 · 2 incidents

June 30, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stripping wire with a razor knife, knife slipped and cut into upper thigh on right leg. Treatment consisted of 24 stitches.

June 12, 2006 WV · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was using a air hose to blow wet coal off of the dryer bed. When he turned on the air he lost his balance causing him to turn his ankle.

2005 · 3 incidents

June 6, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured was walking with a new air compressor and stepped across a ditch as he stepped across his left knee gave out causing him to fall forward and landing on his hands and knees.

May 18, 2005 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger STRIKING OR BUMPING
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Injured was walking from parking lot to the bath house. As he was disposing a piece of gum, the gum landed on his tennis shoe. Injured tried kicking the chewing gum from the top of his shoe by kicking his foot, injured kicked the concrete base for the thickner fracturing his right big toe.

May 15, 2005 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Injured stepped down off of a dozer. As he stepped down off dozer arm his foot slipped causing him to fall backwards. As he fell he tried to catch himself with his left hand.

2004 · 2 incidents

November 3, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Working on dozer (D-10). Lifting on lift jack and hurt back.

March 16, 2004 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING A 988 LOADER. WHILE CLIMBING DOWN HE MISSED THE LAST STEP. HE FELT A PUL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF HIS LOWER BACK.

2003 · 8 incidents

October 7, 2003 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator

EE WAS TURNING OFF THE WATER TO THE VACUUM PUMPS ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE PREP PLANT. AS HE TURNED TO WALK AWAY, HE SLIPPED ON OIL/MUD & WATER THAT HAD ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOOR. THE EE TWISTED HIS RT. KNEE & ANKLE. HE ALSO HIT HIS HEAD ON THE STORAGE TANK ON THE DOWN STREAM WALL.

September 10, 2003 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator

EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A CRIB BLOCK AND HIT HIS HEAD ON A 4" PIPE THAT WAS SUSPENDED APPROX. 4-1/2'. NOTE: PERSONNEL FILES NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME DUE TO EMERGENCY EVACUATION OF BLDG. MINERS CERT# AND JOB/MINE/MINING EXPERIENCE NOT AVAILABLE.

June 25, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WX WORKERS COMPRESTOR DRIVISON FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROMY.

June 14, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech

INJURED WAS LIFTING A CERAMIC LINED PIPE WITH A COWORKER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 13, 2003 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator

EMPLOYEE WAS DRAGGING A WATER HOSE AT THE DRYER AND HIT HIS HEAD ON A UNISTRUT.

March 15, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED HAD REMOVED A PIECE OF FLOOR GRATING ANDFELL THROUGH THE HOLE.

2002 · 33 incidents

December 9, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall down stairs

INJURED WAS WALKING DOWN THE STEPS AT 127 ROCK BIN WHEN HE FELL ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN 2ND LANDING OF STEPS. A THIN LAYER OF ICE HAD BUILT UP ON THE STEPS.

November 3, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED USED A BALL PEEN HAMMER TO TAP PIPE FOR ALIGNMENT. WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP, HE FELT PAINS IN BACK. THIS IS REPORTED AS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

October 18, 2002 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS PUSHING ELEVATOR DOOR DOWN, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DOORS WERE HARD TO PUSH DOWN.

September 3, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WELDING ON A SCREEN AND FELT SOMETHING INHIS EYE.

August 4, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS INSTALLING HUCK BOLTS UNDER A SCREEN & COAL DUST ENTERED HIS EYE UNDER SAFETY GLASSES.

June 28, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

June 25, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHEN HE TRIED TO LIFT A 6" X 12' METAL PIPE.

June 25, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED GRABBED A COME-A-LONG CHAIN WHEN HIS LADDER KICKED OUT.

June 24, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

June 13, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

June 13, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS COMP. DIVISION FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

May 29, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED'S LEFT KNEE GAVE OUT AS HE RAISED FROM A SEATED POSITION CAUSING HIM WEIGHT TO SHIFT AND HIS BACK TO STRAIN.

May 26, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK WHEN HE PICKED UP A FILTER SECTION.

May 15, 2002 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS JOSTLED WHILE OPERATING A DOZER.

May 13, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

April 26, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

April 23, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

April 11, 2002 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE DISMOUNTED A CRANE AT THE OUTRIGGER LOCATION AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AFTER COMING OFF STEP.

April 4, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CUTTING METAL AND WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT LEG BY A PIECE OF CUT METAL THAT BOUNCED OFF THE FLOOR.

March 13, 2002 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

March 11, 2002 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck against stationary object

THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED DUE TO AN INTERPRETATION BY MSHA THAT THE FOLLOWING ALLEGED EVENT CONSTITUTES A REPORTABLE ACCIDENT. THE EE CLAIMS THAT HE HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST A VALVE IN THE 44 SUMP. THIS EE LEFT WORK ON THE DAY OF THE ALLEGED EVENT COMPLAINING OF A HEADACHE FOR A DAY OR TWO AND MAKING NO MENTION OF HITTING HIS HEAD AGAINST ANYTHING.

February 20, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS COMP. DIVISION FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

February 20, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

February 3, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Flash burns (welding)

INDIVIDUAL SAID HIS EYES WERE IRRITATED DUE TO ASSISTING A CO-WORKER ON A WELDING JOB.

January 23, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS COMPENSTION DIVISION FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

January 17, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYDNROME.

January 13, 2002 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS COMPENSATION DIVIDSION FOR OCCUPATIONAL PENUMONONIOSIS.

2001 · 12 incidents

December 31, 2001 WV · Coal truck driver MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS JOSTLED IN A DOZER CAB WHEN HE TRAMMED HIS DOZER INTO A SWATH MADE BY ANOTHER OPERATOR ON ANOTHER SHIFT.

December 11, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

December 4, 2001 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEARING LOSS.

September 19, 2001 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED RAISED UP FROM A BENT POSITION AND STRUCK HIS HARD HAT ON A BEAM. INJURED THEN FELL BACKWARDS INTO A HANDRAIL.

July 26, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HOISTING
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED'S LEFT LITTLE FINGER WAS SURGICALLY AMPUTATED FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE FINGER WAS PULLED AFTER BEING CAUGHT IN A ELEVATOR DOOR STRAP. INJURED HAD REACHED OVER A SAFETY GATE TO G RAB THE STRAP WHILE THE ELEVATOR WAS MOVING.

July 3, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED STRUCK HIS FACE, HEAD, AND RIGHT SIDE AS HE FELL AGAINST BELT STRUCTURE.

June 16, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT LEG BY A SECTION OF METAL CONDUIT THAT HE WAS HANDLING.

March 21, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS UNHOOKING A CHAIN FALL FROM A LOAD. THE LOAD SLIPPED AND KNOCKED EE DOWN.

February 25, 2001 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING A 30' BEAM INTO THE PLANT OFF AN OUTSIDE HOIST AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

January 4, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED'S RIGHT KNEE GAVE OUT CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND WRENCH HIS BACK.

2000 · 10 incidents

November 3, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS HANDLING A SET OF COME A ALONGS WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS CHEST.

October 26, 2000 WV · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

REMOVING WORN CABLE FROM HYDRAULIC CRANE - PULLING SLACK BY HAND. STRAINED/SPRAINED LEFT THUMB. NO MEDICAL CARE/TREATMENT UNTIL 10/28/2000.

July 29, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INDIVIDUAL IS HAVING PAINS IN HIS BACK DUE TO REPEATED TRAUMA. THIS IS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

July 21, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKER'S COMP DIVISION FOR CARPAL TUNNEL.

June 17, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING WEAR PLATES IN DRYER WHEN A WELDED CLIP BROKE CAUSING CHAIN TO FALL AND HIT EE'S RIGHT FOREARM.

June 15, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING A ROCK WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK AND LEFT SIDE.

April 14, 2000 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR WAS MAKING A ROAD AROUND HILL SIDE LEFT SID EOF DOZER HAD DIRT TO GIVE AWAYS, DOZR OVERTURNED.

1999 · 18 incidents

December 23, 1999 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TECHNICIAN REPAIRING PIPELINE USING 12" HDPE PIPE - CHAIN ON BACKHOE BUCKET SLIPPED HOLDING PIPE SLIPPED PINNING TECHNICIAN'S RIGHT ARM BETWEEN WELDING MACHINE AND PIPE.

December 18, 1999 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS PULLING A CORD ON A GASOLINE ENGINE WHEN IT BROKE CAUSING HIM TO STUMBLE BACKWARDS.

October 13, 1999 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FOR WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

August 24, 1999 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING A CASE OF WATER WHEN HE FELTA PAIN IN HIS STOMACH.

August 5, 1999 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INDIVIDUAL WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL IN HIS RIGHT HAND AND WRIST STEMMING FROM REPETITIVE MOTION FROM OPERATING HEAVY EQUIPMENT. THIS IS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS. IT WAS NOT KNOWN UNTIL 8-17-99 THAT THIS INDIVIDUAL WAS OFF DUE TO THISILLNESS.

August 1, 1999 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck against stationary object

INJ WAS CROSSING UNDER A BELT WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A CATWALK ON THE BELT

July 31, 1999 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE (HEARING LOSS)

June 17, 1999 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS WALKING BY A SHOWER STALL DOOR WHEN HIS RIGHT EYE WAS STRUCK BY A CLEANING SOLUTION WHICH WAS BEING SPRAYED BY A CO-WORKER. MANAGEMENT WAS NOT AWARE THAT A PRESCRIPTION WAS ISSUED TO THE INJURED BY DR UNTIL 6-25-99.

May 25, 1999 WV · Coal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING DOWN A SET OF STEPS AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. THE STEPS WERE STURDY AND IN GOOD CONDITION AND LIGHTING WAS WORKING PROPERLY.

May 16, 1999 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER STRUCK A PIECE OF CONDUIT WHILE TRYING TO STRIKE THE CONDUIT WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER TO DISLODGE A ROCK IN A CHUTE.

May 10, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RAISING FROM A SQUATTED POSITION WHEN HE FELT A POP IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. NOTHING WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS OCCURRENCE. THIS IS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

April 23, 1999 WV · Coal welder (shop) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE (HEARING LOSS).

April 5, 1999 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER WHEN HE JERKED ON A DOOR OVER THE TRANSMISSION ON AN ENDLOADER.

February 20, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS EXITING THE TAIL SIDE OF 132 TUBE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE BUILD-UP ON THE CATWALK AND TURNED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

1998 · 13 incidents

July 30, 1998 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FOR WV WORKERS COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE (HEARING LOSS)

May 19, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS WORKING AN EXERCISE IN A MAZE AT THEMSHA ACADEMY. HE WAS CRAWLING IN TOTAL DARKNESS WHEN HE FELL DOWN AN INCLINE AND STRUCK HIS NOSEON THE FLOOR.

April 28, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REMOVING A ROCK FROM A GRIZZLY WHEN ANOTHER ROCK HIT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

April 12, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS LIFTING A TOOL BAG WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 18, 1998 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS' COMPENASATION DIVISION FOR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE (HEARING LOSS).

March 2, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS USING A GRINDER WHEN HE RAISED SUDDENLY AND CONTACTED HIS LEFT LEG WITH THE GRINDER.

January 4, 1998 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS STEPPING UPON THE DOZER WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE TRACK CAUSING A PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK. INJURED DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 2-23-98.

1997 · 6 incidents

October 26, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED FELL WHILE WALKING DOWN A CATWALK & LANDED ON HIS BACKSIDE. INJURED DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 11/1/97.

September 15, 1997 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION FOR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE (HEARING LOSS).

August 26, 1997 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRANTED AWARD FROM WV WORKERS COMP DIV FOR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE(HEARING LOSS).

June 21, 1997 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS OPERATING AN ENDLOADER ON A TRACK WHEN THE ENDLOADER WAS STRUCK BY A LOCOMOTIVE.

1996 · 6 incidents

November 16, 1996 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE CARRYING A TOOL BAG DOWN A SET OF STAIRS.

October 23, 1996 WV · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

August 27, 1996 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS USING A CABLE HOIST TO REMOVE A SUMPPUMP WHEN THE HANDLE ON THE HOIST STRUCK HIM ON THE CHIN.

July 12, 1996 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS PULLING A WATER HOSE AND TRIPPED OVER AN INSULATED MAT. INJURED STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOREARM AGAINST A TOE PLATE WHEN HE FELL.

June 18, 1996 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall from machine

SCAFFOLDING SET ON WOODEN BED OF BOOM TRUCK WHENLEFT REAR LEG OF SCAFFOLDING FELL THROUGH ROTTENBED CAUSING SCAFFOLDING TO OVERTURN.

1995 · 3 incidents

September 5, 1995 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS WALKING ACROSS THE PLATFORM AT THE LOADOUT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE PLATFORM.

August 8, 1995 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS WASHING AN OVERLOADED BELT WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A SURGE OF WATER AND COAL FROM A NEARBY CHUTE. INJURED WAS KNOCKED OFF THE BELT DECKING AND LANDED ON THE FLOOR.

January 11, 1995 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS ASCENDING A LADDER WHEN HE FELL AND STRUCK A HEATER WITH HIS RIGHT EAR.

1994 · 7 incidents

December 9, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJUREDS RT INDEX FINGER WAS LACERATED WHEN HIS RT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TWO CLOSING SECTIONS OF AN ELEVATOR DOOR

September 13, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REPAIRING BROKEN BOLTS IN A MOTOR BASE WHEN THE MOTOR PIVOTED AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

May 17, 1994 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PRYING DOWNWARD ON A ROCK HUNG IN THE DISCHARGE END OF A CHUTE. INJURED DID NTO LOSE TIME UNTIL 6-20-94.

February 11, 1994 WV · Coal FIRE
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Accident type, without injuries

A FIRE OCCURRED INSIDE THE WET COAL FEEDER AT THE PINNACLE PREPARATION PLANT. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTED FROM THE OCCURRENCE.

February 4, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CUTTING BELT SKIRTING WHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT HIS LEFT HAND.

January 27, 1994 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJUR ED TURNED HIS LEFT ANKLE AS HE STEPPED TO THE GROUND FROM THE LADDER ON A LOCOMOTIVE

1993 · 3 incidents

October 22, 1993 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED'S LEFT MIDDEL FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN A COVER AND THE MAGNITITE FEEDER.

October 4, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL AGAINST STACKED METAL WHILE WASHING DOWN A FLOOR AT THE DRYER

August 15, 1993 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS HANDLING A BELT ROLLER WHEN HIS LEFT RING FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO IDLERS ON THE ROLLER ASSEMBLY

1992 · 9 incidents

November 3, 1992 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS STRIKING THE INNER-RACE OF A BEARING WITH A HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL PUNCTURED HIS RIGHT WRIST.

September 26, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall down stairs

INJURED SLIPPED AND SLID DOWN A SET OF STAIRS ON HIS BACK. INJURED DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 9-28-92.

June 6, 1992 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED HAD WALKED THE STAIRS TO THE THIRD FLOOR INJURED WAS STANDING & TALKING TO CO-WORKERS WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

May 31, 1992 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CLIMBING STAIRS & PULLED HIMSELF UPON A PLATFORM WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK INJURD DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 06-22-92

March 12, 1992 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck against stationary object

SWUNG BAR TO HIT LOCO PLUGGED HIT HAND AGAINST THE OCO FRAME

February 24, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE A RAILROAD CAR DOOR WHEN THE BAR BEING USED SLIPPED OUT AND CAUSED INJURED TO FALL TO THE GROUND.

January 31, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS USING A DRILL TO LOOSEN A SCREW IN A STRAP WHEN THE STRAP TURNED AND LACERATED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

January 20, 1992 WV · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS LOWERING HIS BATHHOUSE HANGER WHEN H IS RT LITTLE FINGER BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE HANGER CHAIN

1991 · 13 incidents

November 5, 1991 WV · Coal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS DISMOUNTING A STOOL BY ROTATING IT AND PLACING HIS WJEIGHT ON HIS RIGHT FOOT WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 23, 1991 WV · Coal FIRE
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Accident type, without injuries

A FIRE WAS OBSERVED BURNING IN THE CLEAN COAL SILO AT 7:57 PM BY A COAL SAMPLER. THE FIRE WAS ATTACKED THROUGH USE OF THE PERMANENT CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM AND WATER. THE FIRE WAS COMPLE TELY EXTINGUISHED BY 8:30 PM. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT HOT MATERIAL HAD ACCUMULATED IN ONE SMALL LOCATION ON THE DRYER BED DUE TO A DEFORMATION IN THE FLOATING BED BARS. THE MATERIAL DISLO

September 24, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED AND CO-WORKER EERE BUILDING A CONCRETE FORM TO POUR ONE STEP AT THE BACK DOOR OF THE WAGE BATHOUSE. INJURED WAS PREPARING TO WEDGE THE FORM AGAINST THE BUILDING WITH A 6 IN X 5 FT LONG TIE. THE WAS CARRYING THE TIE AND HAD KNELT DOWN TO SET THE TIE WHEN HE LOST HIS GRIP WITH HIS BACK HAND AND DROPPED THE TIE PINNING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE TIE AND THE GROUND, WHICH WAS COVER

September 14, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO POSITION A FRAME UNDER A DEISTER TABLE WHEN HE FELT HIS RT KNEE POP INJURED DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 10-16-91

August 27, 1991 WV · Coal coal sampler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL GRANTED AWARD FROM WV WORKERS COMP FUND FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

August 9, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED AND THREE CO-WORKERS WERE ATTEMPTING TO MANUALLY LOAD A FEED BOX ONTO A UTILITY CART. THEY HAD TURNED THE BOX INTO POSITION AGAINST THE CART. AS INJURED REPOSITIONED HIS HANDS TO HELP ROLL THE BOX ONTO THE CART, THE BOX SLIPPED CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE BOX AND FLOOR.

July 10, 1991 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WET FOOTING WET CONDTIONS. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTING TO USNTOPE 2" DIAMETER STAND PIPE WITH WATER HOSE WHILE STANDING ON AN ADJACENT PIPE LOACED 3 FEET ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL. EMPLOYEE LOST FOOTING BEC AUSE OF WET CONDITIONS CAUSING TO FALL ON TAILBONE AND STRIKING HEAD CAUSING HEAD WOUND. INJURY INCLUDED BRUISED TIAL BONE, RIGHTFOOT, LEFT ELBOW AND HEAD WOUND REQUIRING STICHES.

May 24, 1991 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS COMPENSATION FOR HEARING LOSS.

May 23, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A BELT SHEAVE INTO THE BACK OF A TRUCK. THE SHEAVE WEIGHTS APPROX 240 LBS. INJURE INDICATED THAT HE WAS INT HE LOCKED IN POSITION WHEN HE FELT PAIN INHIS BACK AND HAD TO DROP THE SHEAVE.

April 26, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS GRANTED AN AWARD FROM WV WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS

February 4, 1991 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJ WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE RAILROAD CAR DOOR USING BAR. BAR SLIPPED OUT OF DOOR MECHANISM AS HE PULLED ON IT CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS ONTO RIGHT LEG & ANKLE.

January 20, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED AND COWORKER WERE CHANGING OUT CYCLONES. THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING THE 10" OVERFLOW PIPE. INJURED WAS GUIDING THE OVERFLOW PIPE WITH HIS HANDS WHEN THE PIPE SWUNG AROUND A ND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN THE PIPE AND THE TOP OF THE CYCLONE SUMP. HIS HANDS HAD BEEN IN THE CLEAR JUST PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. WHEN THE PIPE SHIFTED, INJURED'S REFLEXES MADE

1990 · 4 incidents

July 15, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall from ladders

INJURED HAD LADDER SETTING AGAINST 6 INCH PIPE ON APPROX 80 DEGREE ANGLE CLIMBING LADDER TO INSPECT JOB. AS HE APPROACHED THE 6 INCH PIPE, THE FEET OF THE LADDER SLIPPED CAUSING INJURED AND LA DDER TO FALL 15 FEET TO THE FLOOR. INJURED WAS USING THE TOP HALF OF AN EXTENSION LADDER WITH ROUNDED FEET.

May 18, 1990 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CHANGING FILTER SECTORS. HE WAS KNEELING WITH HIS RIGHT KNEE ON A BOARD TO PUT A SECTOR IN PLACE. WHEN HE STOOD UP HIS LEFT KNEE LOCKED UP INJURED STATED THAT HE DID NOT SLIP OR ST RIKE HIS KNEE ON ANYTHING.

May 18, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CRAWLING IN THE 54A SUMP. AS HE WAS TURNING TO PULL HIS UPPER BODY INTO THE SUMP HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 2, 1990 WV · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS UNSTOPPING 4" LINE ON 65X DISTRIBUTOR USING 2" WATER HOSE. HOSE GOT HUNG IN 4" LINE. INJURED WAS ON CATWALK AROUND SITRIBUTOR BENDING OVER AT WAIST PULLING WATER HOSE OUT WHEN HE F ELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

1989 · 6 incidents

October 12, 1989 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED HAD DISMOUNTED AN ENDLOADER AND TRUNED TO WALK AWAY WHEN HE STEPPED ON A SMALL ROCK AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

July 25, 1989 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

..TRAVELING FROM BACK END OF DOZER TO RIGHT SIDE ENTRANCE TO CAB..CLEARANCE BETWEEN DOOR AND EDGE OF TRACK WAS LIMITED...TOOK HOLD OF DOOR HANDLW W/LEFT HAND.FOOT SLIPPED AND HE MOMENTARILY LO ST BALANCE CAUSING WEIGHT OF BODY TO PULL AGAINST HIS HAND BENDING IT BACK TO DOOR HANDLE.INJ DIDNT FALL.

June 12, 1989 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall onto or against objects

STEPPPING FROM BOTTOM STEP OF SET OF STEPS GIING ACCESS TO DISCHARGE END OF 81 CLASSIFIER. STEPPED TO DRAIN PIPE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO STEPS. DRAIN PIPE CAME LOOSE AT ELBOW CAUSING INJ TO FALL BACK AGAINST STEPS..

May 24, 1989 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

INJURED AND CO-WORKERS WERE MOVING TWO DRYER BEAMS TO BED LEVEL WITH THE CRANE. THE BEAMS HAD BEEN SET DOWN TO FLOOR LEVEL, ONE SITTING ON TOP OF THE OTHER. INJURED THEN ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE CH OKER FROM BEAMS WHEN THE TOP BEAM SLID OVER ON HIS FOOT. BEAMS ARE 12' LONG, 10" HIGH. MADE FROM 1/2" STAINLESS STEEL.

May 22, 1989 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL STEPPED OFF OF THE CONCRETE AT THE TAIL OF UNIT 24 ONTO SOFT WET COAL AND TWISTED HIS R FOOT STEPPED OFF THE CEMENT DOWN ABOUT 6-8" FOOT TWISTED AND HE FELT SHARP PAIN HE DID NOT FEEL ANY THING UNDER HIS FOOT THAT CAUSED HIS FOOT TO TWIST

January 18, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS FABRICATING A 5' X 3' FRAME FROM 8" CHANNEL. HE HAD TURNED IT UP ON ITS SIDE AND WAS WELDING IT. WHILE HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DOING THIS, THE FRAME FELL OVER AND STRUCK HIM IN T HE RIBS.

1988 · 1 incident

November 15, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
U S Steel Mining Company Llc · Struck by falling object

INJ ATTACHING MOUNT TO BEAM.HE PUT ONE BOLT INTO MOUNT AND REACHED TO GET ANOTHER BOLT.THE MOUNGT FELL AND STRUCK EMPL LEFT FOOT ABOVE METATARSAL GUARD.MOUNT WAS 24'' ABOVE CATWALK LEVEL WEIGH S 3.5 LBS.

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