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November 20, 2015 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was getting into the Fletcher 7074 & was in the process of moving his SCSR out of the way past the magnet door sensor. The door closed on his finger at the same time he tried to pull his finger out of the way. Resulted into left ring finger tip amputation.

September 23, 2015 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was turning off the lateral dust valve he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder and bicep area.

August 25, 2015 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was positioned in the LW panline conducting chain tension checks on the face conveyor chain. He bent over to pick up the chain tension ram which weighs an estimated 35 lbs. As he raised it up about 1' off the ground he felt a twinge in the right side of his back.

July 12, 2015 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting his chock blocks down on the scoop when he felt a pop in his lower right abdomen. Reliance Medical Group diagnosed him with abdominal stomach strain and released him to restricted duty.

May 13, 2015 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking and felt a pop in his foot. Diagnosed by Reliance Medical, right 5th metatarsal fracture.

April 21, 2015 NM · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

During the process of picking pipe joint from rig to place in single pipe loader, employee picked up joint of pipe, suspended it in vertical position, swung pipe into pipe loader and in process of lowering, placed left hand too close to threads pulling his left thumb into loader with pipe.

February 15, 2015 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's statement: Moving power Cable to Sump Pump#2 caught meter(gas) with cable, pulled on meter which then snapped back upon release striking me in my face, hitting 2 front teeth on upper row. One tooth pushed out of position and one tooth chipped.

January 5, 2015 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An employee at the plant was removing a drive belt from a motor for the feeder pan pulley and pinched right ring finger between the pulley and drive belt. Causing fracture to right ring finger.

November 5, 2014 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was injured while breaking the coupler on a charged nitrogen line. Employee sustained abrasion, lacerations to the face and he received a high pressure injection injury to his left ring finger.

October 9, 2014 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE and another EE when putting a spreader bar into a steal set. They had the bar "or pipe" between the 2 legs, & when other EE pushed the inby leg out by to put it in place IE's finger was caught between the pipe spreader & the I-beam leg.

August 23, 2014 NM · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Roof operator was drilling a hole for a 8' truss bolt with a 7' drill rod & a 3' extension drill rod. After drilling the hole the 7' drill rod hung up in the screen he was drilling through. Operator reached for the extension & the 7' drill rod came out of the roof smashing his left thumb between the 2 drill steel and resulted into a fracture thumb.

August 12, 2014 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working on unplugging a slick line with concrete in it for pumping a seal in the longwall. When he unhooked a coupler on the line the concrete sprayed out and some of it got in his eye.

August 5, 2014 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee advertently placed his thumb in the hinge point of the door (unit 3571) and his supervisor closed the door on his thumb, resulted into left thumb fracture.

July 16, 2014 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUTTING THE SURGE TANK BACK IN PLACE, THE TANK DROPPED. EMPLOYEE TOOK THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE TANK AND FELT A SHARP PAIN ON THE MIDDLE PART OF BACK. WHILE USING THE SHOP FLOOR SWEEPER, THE REAR WHEEL HIT A HOLE IN THE FLOOR. THE JOLT FROM THE UNIT CAUSE PAIN TO FLARE UP.

May 24, 2014 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unloading a spray boom for the shearer from the back of a flatbed truck. The boom slid off toward the employee and as he tried to get away he tripped and fell. The boom struck him on the foot and leg. X-rays were negative however the employee was held out of service for 2 days.

April 2, 2014 NM · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee smashed his right ring finger while handling some belt structure. Resulted into a fractured finger and released to restricted duty.

March 15, 2014 NM · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping hang a tube on the bolter and a chuck of coal came out of the tube, striking him in the lip, resulted into a laceration. Went to Reliance and received sutures.

March 11, 2014 NM · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During extraction of emp (w/personal Medical condition) EE injured his hand. Following the extraction he knew it hurt but was focused elsewhere until it worsened on 3-15-14. Went to Med. Ctr on 3-16-14 & xrays were neg. but hand was immobilized & dr recommended not using it for work 3-17 to 3-21-14. 3-17-14 was when he first reported it to supv & 3-18 was released to full duty.

January 18, 2014 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing belt structure and placing on skid. While loading a spreader bar the left end dropped and caused the right side to connect with a roller on the skid. The employee's right hand was pinched between the spreader and the roller causing his middle finger on his right hand to be pinched just above the distal joint.

January 4, 2014 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving the empty DSI box from the bolter tray after filling it with trash. When he let go of the box into the tray on the trailer, a sharp piece of metal on the box caught his glove and pulled his hand with it smashing it between the box an trailer, causing distal fracture left thumb.

November 8, 2013 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Navajo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was lowering a dozer belly pan, which stopped an inch from the ground. Employee reached under and grabbed the pan to jarred it loose. The pan loosen and fell an inch. Employee pinky and ring fingers were smashed, to which it required stitches to close the wounds.

October 2, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

(Employee claimed the injury took place on October 2, 2013, but didn't report it until July 14, 2014). Employee claimed he was opening trapdoor to access crane deck. While opening the door made of deck plate, it came down on his head, bending head over to left shoulder.

September 26, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 9/26/13 employee reported a lower back stain, he was checked out by a First Responder, who said he was ok, employee didn't want to be checked out at hospital and was released to return to work duties. Employee reported to hospital on 2/28/14 complaining of lower back pain (associated to 9/26/13 incident) he was checked out and prescribed medication and to RTW in 2 days (3/3/14)

September 17, 2013 NM · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee smashed left thumb with a drill steel during the bolting cycle. Lost his balance and drill steel fell out making contact with thumb.

August 31, 2013 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was asked to hang 30' feeder cable on the rib mesh. This is usually a two person job and employee did this alone. After lunch he proceeded to throw dust in the LOXC and pain worsen.

August 29, 2013 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee states he heard his right shoulder pop and felt pain as he lifted platen on a press. Medical treatment was obtained 8/29/13 and employee was released to full duty. This office was just notified that employee was placed on modified duty on 9/11/13 per orthopedic consult. There is no lost time associated with this injury.

August 23, 2013 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 8-23-2013 employee reported he carried a 5 gallon bucket of oil to the top floor of the sampling building and his left knee started hurting. Did not report until 8-27-13 he was off as scheduled 8/24 & 8/25. Worked on 8-26-13 and did not report pain or injury.

August 9, 2013 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While draining water separator on LW monorail it came loose and struck employee on the little finger (5th digit) of his left hand, causing a laceration, dislocation and fracture.

August 4, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving fencing material, and pulled a muscle in groin. Employee did not report the issue for several weeks following accident. Diagnosis identified a muscle strain in the abdomen/groin area.

July 19, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Placing 3/4" socket set into a cabinet in lower tool room when they felt a slight pain in their back.

June 3, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured person tried to move a full 55 gal oil drum and strained his back

May 20, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

Not securing the pin while trying to remove it from a load block for repairs. The pin fell to the ground smashing the employees finger.

May 10, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A drilling operator sustained a minor back injury while installing a drill bit.

March 22, 2013 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While employee was repositioning the antenna on GBV trailer (PUD0767), he smashed his finger between the mounting beam & 3way adapter, caused left 5th finger laceration. received sutures and released to full duty by Reliance Medical Group.

March 19, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted a piece of sheeting while assisting in securing a load to a fork lift when they noticed a pain in their lower back.

February 20, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving tertiary crusher bin on to bin 2. Switch bar loosened and fell onto employees right shoulder. No immediate injury observed. at 1:20am employee noticed pain while using wheel barrel. Escorted to hospital where diagnosed with contusion on right shoulder. Employee on restricted work.

January 21, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual completing pre-op inspection was mounting a forklift. While maintaining three points of contact and stepping up into the cab, the employee felt a pop in the right elbow. Resulting injury initially diagnosed as tear in right distal biceps tendon.

January 6, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

Installing tooth on LD995 corner adapter, tooth slipped off and dropped approximately 4", injuring left middle and ring finger. Diagnosed with small fracture to fingertip, one fingernail removed by doctor. Fingers were bandaged and employee was released on light duty.

January 2, 2013 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in torque Converter compartment removing 16GPM pump from T/C went to get down swung leg over fender well. Felt a pop and sharp pain in lower back. Reliance Medical Group released him to restricted duty.

December 25, 2012 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee closed his finger in his truck door in the parking lot, he had not started his shift. he reported the incident to his supervisor & drove himself to the ER @ San Juan Regional. He declined to have someone drive him. Doctor noted:12-25-12 to rtn to wk in 5 days & no heavy lifting until condition improves. 12-31-2012 released to restricted duty by Reliance Medical Group.

December 11, 2012 NM · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Navajo Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS AT MINE REPROGRAMMING RADIOS. HE PUT HIS WIRE CUTTERS IN FRONT JACK POCKET AFTER CUTTING TIE TO REMOVE RADIO. HE TRIED TO CLEAN OFF SOME DIRT ON SLEEVE OF JACKET AS HE DID HE CUT HIS PALM ON THUMB SIDE. HE WAS TAKEN FOR SEVEN STITCHES. HE RETURNED TO WORK THE NEXT DAY WITH NO RESTRICTIONS

November 26, 2012 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

while lifting 50# rock dust bags, employee strained mid-back. release to no lifting restriction.

November 21, 2012 NM · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Navajo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's finger was caught in a pinch point while verifying that the belt pulley was not binding

October 29, 2012 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Navajo Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was dumping trash using a self dumping steel forklift hopper, released lock lever and the hopper bounced back smash his finger.

October 11, 2012 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Navajo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee adjusted the loader hydraulic limits and while stepping between hand rails felt pain in his left shoulder.

October 10, 2012 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was removing a crate from a pallet & felt a slight strain in the shoulder. EE returned home and woke up the next morning with a great pain in shoulder.

October 5, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was sliding tube onto rod truck and finger was smashed between tube and rod on truck resulting in minor fracture to tip of finger and torn fingernail.

September 27, 2012 NM · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Navajo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was driving on the haul road and discovered a rock in the roadway. He tried to manually pick up the rock and felt a sharp pain in his bicep.

September 20, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while removing a dust mask from his face a strap from the mask snapped and coming back and striking ee in the eye. this caused irritation and redness to the effected area

September 18, 2012 NM · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hanging tubes in 400 Sec in LOX. While pulling strap, the strap broke and the hook hit employee's tooth, causing it to fracture.

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