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March 17, 2017 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The American Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Temporary mine employee was capping crib and a rock struck employee's mouth breaking a tooth. Medical Treatment.

January 18, 2017 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The American Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was preparing to leave at the end of EE's shift of the 1AE Longwall. Employee was in the air crosscut, bent over to pick up EE's lunch box and a small piece of roof debris struck employee in the back of the head causing laceration. Medical Treatment.

November 28, 2016 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The American Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was handling material and heard something crack behind EE and a rock fell from the roof striking EE on the lower back and left leg causing fracture to leg. Lost time as of 11/28/2016

September 20, 2015 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The American Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting when a piece of shale fell from the roof causing laceration to EE's right thumb. (Medical Treatment sutures in right thumb). Compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Miner's proficiency and job skills may have been a factor.

June 13, 2015 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The American Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was dropping bolter cable, when a rock fell from the edge of the screen wire striking his upper right arm causing a laceration. Employee had to have sutures in right upper arm.(Medical Treatment). Compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Miners proficiency and job skills may have been a factor.

March 19, 2015 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The American Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was on roof bolter when a piece of rock fell and struck his right elbow causing laceration. Employee had sutures in right elbow. (Medical Treatment). Compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Miners proficiency and job skills may have been a factor.

January 25, 2015 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The American Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting down hog panel when a piece of loose shale rock hit his right foot. Causing fracture of right foot. Restricted duty as of 1/28/2015

December 11, 2014 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was plastering stopping and a piece of rock next to stopping struck employee's left shoulder. Lost time as of 2/9/2015.

September 8, 2014 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The American Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was advancing shield and a rock fell in between the shield hitting him on left hand. Had sutures put in left hand.

August 1, 2014 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating the longwall shield and a piece of rock struck employee's chin causing a laceration. Medical Treatment.

July 12, 2014 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing rock from the walkway and his right hand was struck by a piece of rock causing a hand fracture. Restricted Duty.

May 28, 2014 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating the continuous miner and a rock from the roof struck employee in the left arm causing laceration. Medical Treatment.

April 28, 2014 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was operating a continuous miner on MU 3 section finishing the clean up in 4 right. According to unit EE's the injured EE was under supported top when found. The injured EE was concentrating on the clean up prior to the accident. Apparently a rock from the mine roof located at 4C fell out bounced off the floor then flipped over striking EE.

December 17, 2013 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating the continuous miner and a piece of rock from the immediate roof struck employee on the left ear causing a laceration.

November 15, 2013 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating a shuttle car and was struck by small piece of rock on the right side of face causing laceration. Medical Treatment only.

September 29, 2013 IL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was loading scoop with roof bolting material and a rock rolled out from the hog panel and struck the employee's left arm. Medical Treatment.

June 4, 2013 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee states as he was installing roofbolts, his left hand was struck by a piece of rock from the mine roof. Lost time as of 6/6/2013

July 31, 2012 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was driving a golf cart when a rock fell from the roof, striking his left hand and right leg. Medical treatment injury

July 22, 2012 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting up ventilation curtain when shale came loose and fell on employee's right foot. Medical treatment injury.

February 13, 2012 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting a rope on a miner cable when rock fell and struck his right shoulder. Medical treatment injury.

December 17, 2011 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The American Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE was pulling drill steel out of the roof when a rock fell between the screen wires and struck his left hand. Lost time injury.

September 7, 2011 IL · Coal apprentice, trainee FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The American Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Rock fell from between the shields, striking employee on his left hand. Reportable lost time injury as of 09/09/11 for surgery.

November 19, 2010 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
The American Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A rock fell from the roof, striking employee on the left forearm. Medical treatment injury.

November 15, 2010 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was removing a drill steel when a rock fell and struck him on his right wrist. Medical treatment injury.

October 31, 2010 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was standing under the bolter canopy, filing on the end of a drill steel when a rock fell, hitting the end of the drill steel causing the opposite end to strike EE above the left eye.

April 5, 2010 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Rock fell between shield canopies and hit EE's hand resting on the hand rail. Restricted duty injury.

December 16, 2009 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping a roofbolter operator when rock fell from the roof and struck his left hand. Lost time injury.

November 12, 2009 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was looking for an oil leak on a car when a rock fell from th eroof, striking his left index finger.

June 29, 2009 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Draw rock fell, striking employee on the head and arm. Medical treatment injury.

April 25, 2009 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was drilling a hole in the roof when a rock fell out around the steel, hitting employee on his right arm.

April 18, 2009 IL · Coal underground transportation trainee FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling hog panel when a rock fell striking him on top of the hard hat knocking him to the ground. Reportable lost time injury.

March 16, 2009 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE placed his right hand on the bolter and a rock fell, striking his hand. He was air lifted to St. Louis Des Peres Hospital. Lost time injury.

March 2, 2009 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was working on a cover when a rock fell, hitting him on the right hand, lacerating his rign finger and ftactured the tip of his middle finger.

October 15, 2008 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning off the side of the miner when rock fell from the top, striking him on the left forearm.

October 11, 2008 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Rock fell from the roof, striking employee on the left shoulder and right calf. He will begin missing work due to surgery scheduled for February 4, 2009. Lost time injury 02/04/09.

October 2, 2008 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was roofbolting when he was hit on the hand by a falling rock. Medical treatment injury.

August 25, 2008 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee had placed his hand on a gear case when a rock fell, striking his right middle finger.

August 2, 2008 IL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a rock on his right little finger.

July 25, 2008 IL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was taking down a simplex jack when the roof fell and hit him on the wrist. Reportable lost time injury 10/3/08.

July 19, 2008 IL · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Rock slid off of a shield and struck employee on the head and right arm. Medical treatment injury.

June 30, 2008 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

While servicing the miner, a piece of draw rock fell out between the bolts and struck the employee on the right forearm. Reportable lost time injury as of 10/20/08.

June 13, 2008 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was driving a golf cart when a rock fell from between bolts, striking him in the face. Medical treatment injury.

June 8, 2008 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was operating a road grader, when a rock fell, hitting him on the neck and back. Restricted duty reportable 6/30/08.

June 6, 2008 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was bent over, moving cable out of the haulway when a rock fell, striking him on the head. Lost time injury.

May 30, 2008 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was setting props when a rock fell out from the roof and struck employee.

May 25, 2008 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee swung the boom of the roof bolter over to bolt slider when the canopy hit the roof, knocking a piece of slate from the roof and striking employee on the hard hat. Restricted duty injury as of June 3, 2008.

May 25, 2008 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting when he was struck by rock on the head and chin. Medical treatment injury (5 stitches).

May 23, 2008 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Illnois Land Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was setting a prop when rock fell, hitting his right shoulder and back. Reportable lost time injury 10/01/08.

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