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August 30, 2017 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Assisted coworker lifting hoses 8/30. Noticed L side pain next morning. Went to ER 9/1. Diagnosed w/abdominal wall strain. No treatment. Continued to work until 9/12 when off for unrelated elective surgery. Contact foreman 9/27 that ee had surgery 9/26 for hematoma thought to be caused by strain.

April 25, 2016 OH · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was helping with a concrete driveway pour. When EE stepped in wet concrete to spread it, the concrete raised higher then the boots, causing it to be in contact with EE's skin.

March 4, 2016 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Struck by falling object

While attempting to lift a heavy plate to secure on the machine, the plate slipped of the machine and employee tried to catch it. This resulted in a strain to the lower back.

May 21, 2014 OH · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Mining Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning around the tail roller of a de-energized belt, the load on the belt shifted, causing the belt to turn. This action pinched his left arm between the roller and the belt. Injury was a broken left forearm.

September 25, 2013 OH · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Mining Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While clearing a rock jam out of the bridge dolly, a rock flipped back, on the back of the operator's right hand and broke two small bones in his right hand.

July 1, 2013 OH · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was closing the door of the scaler with his right hand. He inadvertently closed the door on his left thumb. His thumb is broken in 5 places.

December 26, 2012 OH · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Mining Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hauling in crib block down the intake slope. The crib block banded together sitting in the scoop bucket was cut by metal arch roof support. The top layers of the crib block were frozen together and slid into the operators lap. Attempting to protect himself he raised his forearm in defense and received a puncture wound to his right forearm requiring two stitches.

May 10, 2012 OH · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was in the man basket hanging 480 cable on roof bolts. He started to feel sore during the day. That night the pain got worse and the next day he went to a doctor.

October 7, 2011 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
East Fairfield Coal Co. - Limestone Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning and lubricating brake pedal on IT24 Cat Loader when a piece of rust became lodged in his right eye.

January 9, 2011 OH · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Mining Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Bolter operator was installing a roof bolt and felt a pain in his back as he straightened the roof bolt. Worked the rest of the shift with some discomfort.

August 27, 2010 OH · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Struck against stationary object

Climbing off the DBT Crusher. Cut left middle finger on metal burr sticking up off the wing

March 29, 2008 OH · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Mining Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was throwing belt structure into a scoop bucket, when the bottom stand of the structure he threw bounced off the bucket of the scoop and hit him in the left eye, causing swelling around the eye socket and redness in the eyeball.

July 13, 2007 OH · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Mining Corporation · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was helping do a belt move on section; when he reached to pick up a stand for low style belt structure, throwing it into place he felt a pain in his lower back. Injury to lower back.

June 8, 2006 OH · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Mining Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping load conveyor structure into the scoop bucket as part of retreating from old section. As he was throwing a stand into scoop bucket, he felt something pop in his back . His back stiffened quickley went to Dr next morning.

November 26, 2001 OH · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MINER WAS HELPING TO DO A BELT MOVE AND WAS THROWING BELT STRUCTURE NEAR THE BELT TO INSTALL. AFTER RELEASING A PIECE WHILE THROWING THE MINER FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. NO HORSE PLAY OR SAFETY VIOLATION WAS THE CAUSE. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND REGS NOT A FACTOR. PROTECTIVE ITEMS OR TRAINING NOT A FACTOR.

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