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June 22, 2015 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

He was bolting in low top, he was pushing up a bolt with his left hand to get on the pod to push up and strained his left shoulder.

May 16, 2015 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was parking block at '14450 in between entries #2 & #3, a truss bolt broke, the strap came down hitting him on the hard hat sliding down to his right wrist. He was seen at the hospital and released to work. On 6/19/2015 he was placed on restricted duty.

May 9, 2015 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Was hand dragging a bolter cable down the #1 entry in 3-Left, he had the bolter cable over his right shoulder when the cable got hung on a rock, he felt his right shoulder pop.

March 17, 2015 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was standing up hog panel and strained his abdomen.

February 25, 2015 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was putting floor grading at the belt drive, a strap fell between the grading and frame and when he reached for it he pinched his finger between the grading and frame. (Fractured left index finger)

January 16, 2015 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee reported on 2/4/2015 that on 1/16/2015 he bumped his left knee against a knob on the side of a scoop.

January 14, 2015 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

crew was off loading 42" structure when he caught his finger underneath the bottom roller causing a laceration. (required stitches)

December 9, 2014 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On a bolter he had the rub-rail off the operator's side of the mass, working on the suction hose. He went to put it back on and felt a pop in his groin area.

November 30, 2014 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck by falling object

Was roof bolting when the lower drill steel became stuck in the drill pot. While trying to remove the steel from the drill pot, an upper section of the drill steel fell from the bolt hole, striking the employees right hand.

October 16, 2014 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Was running jumper hoses from the pump car to the monorail. Was dragging a 50 ft. section when he collapsed with back pain.

October 12, 2014 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Was pulling cables through trollies, felt pain in abdomen

October 10, 2014 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

When opening the door of the Sandvic LS195 while still in the cab. His hand was caught between the cage on the door and the cage on the frame; causing his finger when opening the door to be smashed between the door and the frame.

October 8, 2014 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck by falling object

He was standing a 25 stack of hog panel up when the previous stack became dislodged. Falling onto the employee striking him in the face.

October 2, 2014 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee just stepped through an approximate 3' x 3' mandoor at xc22, the air caught the door and slammed it shut abruptly. Employee was holding onto the door handle with his right hand, as the door slammed shut, he pulled his hand away quickly and his index finger was struck by the door or he struck his hand on the door frame.

September 11, 2014 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

He was standing behind a Kubota putting a tire in the bed, the tire caught on the corner & he felt a pop. We received a note from the doctor to place him on restricted duty on Oct. 1, 2014

August 24, 2014 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was pulling out a VFD inverters out of cabinet to clean and the inverter fell out and cutting employee's finger

June 5, 2014 IL · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While loading a structure trailer into the belt-line, a crew member grabbed a rail and started to load, as he jerked the rail out he struck ee in the nose.

May 12, 2014 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was bending over to move miner cable & felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

April 27, 2014 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was loading hog panel onto bolter from side of machine. A stack fell against bolter catching his arm causing laceration.

March 29, 2014 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving continuous miner cable out of the entry in preparation for mining. When he lifted the cable to his waist he felt a sharp pain between his shoulder blades and shot down his back. He went down on the ground and had lost the feeling from his shoulders down. No physical damage has been identified by the medical testing.

February 7, 2014 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a roof bolting machine to install chain hangers in preparation for a belt move. While pushing a steel back into the drill hole, the steel suddenly angled off to one side. As the employee reached to straighten the steel it recoiled back, striking his left index finger. The impact fractured the finger.

September 28, 2013 IL · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shimming up under a small column held in place with a chain fall and it shifting slightly, catching his right hand in a pinch point. The employee was wearing metacarpal gloves at the time.

September 10, 2013 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was operating a roof bolter, installing wire mesh on the corner of a pillar. He leaned over to pick up a section of mesh from the floor, while on the drill deck and pulled a muscle in his back. He sought medical attention on 9/16/2013. Medical provider placed employee on restricted duty. Employee returned to work under these restrictions.

August 2, 2013 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Two employees were moving top roller assemblies up against the rib. They had moved several without incident. While moving the roller, the employee felt a pop in his lower back resulting in a back strain injury.

July 18, 2013 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was setting concrete form work at new retaining wall and aggravated an existing shoulder injury.

April 12, 2013 IL · Coal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was helping lower loads into the slope house. The load got too close to the perimeter cable on the floor and he stuck his foot out to push the load away from the cable with his foot, causing a sprained foot.

December 20, 2012 IL · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The crew was conveying fan line down the shaft, and the fan line caught the head frame. The wind gust knocked the line loose and struck the injured worker in the left forearm.

August 21, 2012 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While employee was mucking he reported his back was bothering him. On 8-27-2012, he was taken in for medical evaluation.

June 3, 2012 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was handling a piece of sheet metal when it slipped through his hands and lacerated left forearm.

February 17, 2012 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was at bottom of shaft when he looked up to the work deck grout dropped in his eye.

February 7, 2012 IL · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As the employee stepped onto the steps to enter the maintenance trailer, he tripped but did not fall. As he tripped, he reached out to catch himself and in the process, he dislocated his shoulder.

June 8, 2011 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White Oak Resources LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Person had strained a muscle in his back off the job at home. He re-strained the muscle hooking up a tow cable at work.

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