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September 8, 2014 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee right leg was caught between two highwall miner beams, resulting in a fractured knee cap.

September 9, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Fuel Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing belt when he dropped his utility knife. It cut his upper left leg.

May 29, 2013 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted ankle while walking.

February 7, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Ee was installing a rear end in a rock truck. All this pushing and pulling hurt his back. He can't have an MRI done because of medical reasons, so he doesn't know exactly what is wrong in this low back. Physical therapy seems to be helping, but its really too early to say.

August 18, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee is a dozer operator. He back over a rock that was not in his eyesight causing a jolt of the machine. This jolt caused him to be jarred severely causing a hurt back. He missed two days and is not back to work with very little problem.

January 28, 2011 KY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was dismounting backhoe and suffered extreme pain in groin. Went to Dr, who said he had a hernia. Went to a surgeon , who said he had a hernia. He worked until 2-3-11. Had his surgery on 2-4-11 and is now off work for a while.

January 10, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was helping the powder crew load a hole. As he was putting a wet bag in the hole, he felt something give in his groin. The diagnosis is hernia and he will have to have surgery to repair.

January 4, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was assisting a mechanic. He was using a pry bar when it slipped, hitting a metal surface and pinched the end of his thumb off.

December 18, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck by falling object

EE is a mechanic. His service truck had broken down. He was under the truck removing the drive line when dirt fell into his eye. First aid was administered. He went to the ER and eye doctor. No damage to eye. Returned to work after one day off.

August 23, 2010 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a haul back truck. It hit a rough spot in the road which jerked him sideways in the cab. This caused a strained back. Two days off and physical therapy has allowed EE to return to work with no problems.

April 19, 2010 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE drives an off road dump truck. When he was dumping his load, the jack failed and the bed came down hard causing him to bounced in his seat. Took one day off and then came back to work, no problems.

January 4, 2010 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE drives a rock truck at a surface mine. He has expericence back strain over the years. On this date, it became acute and he has sought medical relief.

August 3, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Ee was using a hand shovel trying to pry a rock from the track on a dozer. He knew his shoulder was hurt immediately. He had to have surgery for a torn rotor cup in his shoulder.

May 6, 2009 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Ee was getting of dozer, slipped and fell hitting head on blade. Minor cut, required only two or three stitches. Ee went back to work.

January 21, 2008 KY · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator MACHINERY
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Ee was operating a grader. He was going up hill when the engine stopped running. The grader then took off backwards down the hill. Ee jumped off. He received only minor injuries, in fact only very minor brusies.

August 29, 2007 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

Ee is a truck driver. As he was waiting to get loaded a large rock fell into bed and jarred him while he sat in the cab.

July 14, 2007 KY · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Dixie Fuel Company, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Ee was using a cutting torch when a hot piece of slag rolled into his boot. (He was wearing an open type boot.) By the time he got it off, his leg was burned badly.

June 26, 2007 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When Ee was stepping off truck, he twisted his knee

August 15, 2006 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

Truck was being loaded and rocks fell into truck bed hard and threw truck driver against steering wheel

May 30, 2006 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

A large rock came from out of the mountains (not from the permitted area) and hit the truck Ee was driving. This knocked Ee from truck causing only bursies and strains. No bones broken. No cuts, only scratches.

January 6, 2006 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing steps to get into his truck; his foot slipped and as he fell his thumb got caught in the steps.

December 13, 2005 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Fall from machine

Ee was fueling a dozer when his feet slipped and he fell off the dozer. His left ankle was severely sprained.

May 6, 2005 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was dismounting dozer at end of shift and his knee seemed to be dislocated or pulled.

April 6, 2005 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING THE REPAIRMAN TO WORK ON A BUCKET. EE BEGAN WELDING ON THE BUCKET BEFORE HE GOT HIS HOOD INTO THE CORRECT POSITION CAUSING "WELDERS FLASH BURN TO THE EYES".

March 20, 2005 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Fall from machine

EE was climbing back onto deck of dozer and caught his boot laces in the battery box causing him to fall to ground.

October 8, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was on his way to pick up a load of rock in his truck, ee lost control of truck and ran into the ditch line injuring his arm and leg in cab of truck. This accident was reported to us on 10-18-04.

October 5, 2004 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING DOZER IN ROCK PILE. A DUMP TRUCK WAS UNLOADING WHEN HIS BRAKES FAILED AND HIT THE DOZER KNOCKING EMPLOYEE AGAINST THE SEAT, SCRAPING AND BRUISING HIS LEFT THIGH. THIS ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO OUR COMPANY ON 10/18/04.

June 30, 2004 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Dixie Fuel Company LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS LOADING HIS COAL TRUCK WHEN THE WIND BLEW SOMETHING IN HIS EYE.

January 25, 2003 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer

ON SAT 1-25-03 EE WAS HELPING TO INSTALL A STABLIZER ARM ON A DOZIER. THIS IS VERY HEAVY AND TAKES FOUR MEN. WHILE DOING THIS HEAVY LIFT IS WHEN THE INJURY OCCURED BUT EE DID NOT KNOW IT AT TH E TIME AFTER A PERIOD OF MISTREATMENT, MRI WAS DONE THAT SHOWED THE DISK PROTRUSION. HE HAS BEEN INT HE CAR OF DR SINCE THAT TIME.

May 7, 2002 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS GETTING OFF END LOADER. WHILE COMING DOWN LADDER, HE SLIPPED & HIT HIS LEG AGAINST BATTERY BOX. INITIAL TREATMENT WAS FIRST AID. HE CAME TO WORK ON 5-8 WITH NO LOST TIME. WENT TO DR ON 5-13, POSSIBLE BLOOD CLOT, WAS ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL.

May 11, 1995 KY · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE VIBRATOR AND AS HE PUT HIS RIGHT FOOT ON TOP OF SPRING AND STARTED TO CLIMB UP THE VIBRATOR, HIS FOOT SLIPPED, DROPPING HIS RIGHT KNEE ON TOP OF THE SPRING.

April 21, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company · Struck against a moving object

HE RAN OVER A SMALL PIECE OF WOOD IN ROADWAY, STRAINING HIS NECK.

March 30, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dixie Fuel Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS BENT OVER, SAWING A TIMBER, WHEN A SMALL BLOCK OF COAL FEL,S TRIKING HIM ON THE BACK.

March 20, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dixie Fuel Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING UP ROOF BOLTS & A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL, HITTING EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF HEAD & PUSHING HIM DOWN.

March 16, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE & A CO-WORKER WERE LOADING TIMBERS INTO SCOOP BUCKET, WHEN HE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN A TIMBER & THE SCOOP BUCKET, CUTTING THE MEATY TISSUE OF UPPER LEFT THUMB OFF.

March 2, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED & 2 CO-WORKERS WERE PULLING A PIECE OF BELT & HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

January 6, 1995 KY · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dixie Fuel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TRYING TO MOVE A RAILROAD CAR. THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AND HE PUT A SLATE BAR UNDER THE WHEEL TO MOVE IT, THE BAR SLIPPED, HITTING HIM ON THE LEFT KNEE.

November 17, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE SHUTTLE CAR AND HIS RIGHT KNEE POPPED. HE HAS AN INJURY TO HIS RIGHT KNEE.

July 18, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE & COWORKER WERE CHANGING A PIECE OF 12IN PIPE WHILE THEY WERE DRAGGING THE PIPE ACROSS THE FLOOR HE INJURED HIS BACK

July 14, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Dixie Fuel Company · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS AT THE INTAKE ENTRY WHEN HE BUMPED HIS LEFT LEG ON A SCOOP.

May 7, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WA TAKING BELT STRUCTURE OUTSIDE WITH SCOOP. HE STATES HE CAUGHT HIS KNEE AGAINST ROOF TOP, PUSHING HIS BACK AGAINST HIS BATTERY LIGHT, INJURING BOTH HIS BACK AND KNEE.

May 3, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dixie Fuel Company · Struck by falling object

HE WAS SETTING TIMBERS ON PILLOW LINE. A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL, STRIKING HIM ON THE SHOULDERS.

April 11, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS LOADING TIMBERS ON SCOOP AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

March 22, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dixie Fuel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS OUTSIDE LOADING TIMBERS INTO SCOOP BUCKET, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL INJURING RIGHT LEG.

March 14, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS STEPPING INTO THE SHUTTLE CAR AND BUMPED HIS RIGHT KNEE ON SIDE OF CAR.

March 12, 1994 KY · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Dixie Fuel Company · Fall from machine

HE WAS ON A RAILROAD CAR LETTING OFF THE BRAKE HE FELL OFF THE RAILROAD CAR HITTING THE COUPLING DEVICE

December 9, 1993 KY · Coal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dixie Fuel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A CO-WORKER WAS TAKING UP CABLE ON A ROOF BOLTER REEL. HE GOT IN BETWEEN THE CABLE AND REEL AND WHEN IT GOT IN AROUND HIS RIGHT LEG, FLIPPED HIM.

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