All MSHA-reportable accidents at T&T Energy LLC operations in 2010. Fatalities appear first.
The operator got out of the 992G loader to move some wet hole bags from the spoil pile when a rock rolled down the spoil and struck him in the calf of the leg. This incident happened about 8:30 PM. He reported it to the foreman about 12:00. He refused medical attention and transport to the hospital. He went to the hospital after his shift.
Driver lost control of his unit while descending the haul road incline. He first lost control at the No. 9 curve. He continued to travel down hill & came to rest on the unit's right side just prior to the No. 6 marker. The driver self extracted himself from the wreakage. The company METS rendered first aid & called for an ambulance that transported him to the Middlesboro ARH ER.
EE reported to the nightshift foreman that he had stepped off the ladder of a 992G and stepped on a rock causing him to twist his hip. He was asked if he needed to go to the doctor. He declined and said that he had an appointment with a specialist on Saturday. He was informed to get a release from the doctor before retruning to work.
Employee called on 3/3/10 stating that he hurt his back on 3/2/10 while loading a shot with wet hole bags. He stated that he was going to the doctor. He returned to work on 3/4/10 with no doctors excuse. He said the doctors office was full and that he did not wait. He worked the 4th, 5th, and 6th. He called on the 8th stating he could not work.
The EE was changing tires on a mack water truck. The temp. was in the upper 90's with heat index around 110 degrees and it had just rained. The EE had on a dark colored shirt, he made his way to the mine office and stated he was feeling bad. First aid was administered and an ambulance was called that transported him to Middlesboro ARH.