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December 27, 2004 WV · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Simmons Fork Mining Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing 988F that would not start due to the cole; in effort to start machine, had to use the hand priming pump and while pumping strained right shoulder.

November 1, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was told to service belt head, while greasing belt head the grease hose got caught in chain and pulled fingers in chain causing the amputation of the distal part of the 3rd digit to be lost at 1st joint and stitches repaired cuts on the 2nd and 4th digits of right hand.

September 29, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING OUTSIDE ON THE SUPPLY YARD, HE BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A TIE DOWN ROLLER ON A PALLET AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 18, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Simmons Fork Mining Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Removing aftercoller fron engine, was in improper position for lifting while helping another mechanic, pulled muscle in back.

July 12, 2004 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Removing cover from a motor and, after removing bolts, pulled up on the cover. He felt pain in his left shoulder. INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK WITH NO LOST TIME UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. He began losing time on that date.

June 25, 2004 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING ON WATER LINE IN MUDDY AREA. SLIPPED AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

June 23, 2004 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING BELT STRUCTURE ALONG 6A BELT AND EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

June 17, 2004 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER PICKING UP BELT ROLLER A BELTMAN FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT LEG, HIP & THIGH. HE WORKED UNTIL 7/13/04 WHEN HE WAS TAKEN OFF FOR BACK PROBLEMS RELATED TO THESE SYMPTONS.

June 16, 2004 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Struck by falling object

Working on a haulage motor and the service brake fell off the motor striking his right hand, fracturing his right middle finger.

June 9, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RUNNING DRILL PIPE IN HOLE ON T4 AIR RIG. GOT THUMB CAUGHT BETWEEN PIPE JOINTS. TORE LIGAMENTS IN THUMB.

May 26, 2004 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A BELTMAN WAS PULLING STRUCTURE OUT. THE STRUCTURE SLIPPED OFF THE BED RAIL AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN THE STRUCTURE AND BED RAIL.

May 24, 2004 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A MECHANIC WAS LIFTING LID ON A SHUTTLE CAR REEL COMPARTMENT. THE LID SLIPPED CATCHING HIS LEFT THUMB.

May 19, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING AROUND ON SECTION AND HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE. HE WENT TO THE DR. AND THEY WASHED IT OUT & HE WENT BACK TO WORK THE NEXT DAY.

May 9, 2004 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP OXYGEN TANK AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 3, 2004 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR WAS BENDING OVER TO LIFT A FEEDER CABLE FOR RE-HANGING. WHILE BENT OVER AND LIFTING HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE BEGAN TO MISS WORK ON MAY 7, 2004.

May 3, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING 55 LB BAGS OF CEMENT, FELT PAIN IN UPPER ARM AND SHOULDER.

April 28, 2004 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLED ON A STUCK DRILL STEEL AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.*EE CONTINUED TO WORK, HOWEVER HIS SHOULDER CONTINUED TO BOTHER HIM. HE WENT TO DR. AND TEST INDICATED A SCAPULA TEAR. WENT OFF WORK DECEMBER 22, 2004.

April 23, 2004 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Helping hanh high voltage cable and felt pain in his right shoulder. On July 7, 2004 the doctor diagnosed right AC joint impingement. First day off work was August 20, 2004.

April 22, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

mack a bad leg from surgery. he does not know what happened. he had been carrying bucket of supplier. felt bad pain in his foot and fell down.

April 20, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS MIXING M-PB20-ACC WHEN AN IRRITATION AROUND HIS WRIST BEGAN. THE VELCRO GLOVE HE WAS WEARING WAS TIGHT AROUND HIS WRIST. THE POWDER & HIS SWEAT CAUSED A BURN AREA AROUND HIS WRIST.

April 19, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A BUCKET OF HAND PLASTER THROUGH A MANDOOR. EE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

April 14, 2004 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alpha Coal West, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING DOORSTOP FROM A SHOVEL BUCKET, THE EE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE DOORSTOP AND THE SHOVEL DOOR BUMPER. THIS RESULTED IN LACERATION OF RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

April 7, 2004 PA · Coal timberman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNLOADING A CACHE BOX OF SCSR'S FROM THE FORKLIFT SCOOP. THE BOX SLID & HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE FORK AND THE BOX LACERATING THE FINGER TIP.

March 30, 2004 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee started miner, was backing up, bent over and pulled cable out of way. He felt pain in back, neck, leg and arms started getting numb. Employee started that his back has hurt prior to this.

March 27, 2004 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE PICKING UP A BAG OF ROCK DUST FELT A PAIN IN RIGHT RIB AREA.

March 23, 2004 CO · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO INSTALL IT IN A TIGHT SPACE AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT ARM. EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

March 23, 2004 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING DRESSED IN THE LOCKER ROOM PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SHIFT. WHILE HE WAS STANDING NEAR HIS LOCKER A CLOTHES BASKET FROM ANOTHER PERSON'S LOCKER STRUCK HIM ON THE HAND.

March 22, 2004 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A BELTMAN WAS HELPING TO MOVE THE WATERLINE MANIFOLD DURING A BELT MOVE. WHILE PLACING THE MANIFOLD ONTO THE BELT TAILPIECES HE PULLED HIS RIGHT HAMSTRING. HE WAS TAKEN OFF WORK ON 3/26/04.

March 15, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ROCK OFF WATERLINE AT FEEDER. HAND SLIPPED OFF ROCK, CUT AND SMASHED LT RING FINGER AGAINST TAILPIECE.

March 7, 2004 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Putting motor sheave on pump and pinched fingers between sheave and belt resulting in 2 cut fingers.

February 25, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE HANDLING PIPE A GENERAL LABORER FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

February 20, 2004 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STATES HE STRAINED HIS LOW BACK LIFTING A VENTILATION TUBE. THE EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 3/25/04, AT WHICH TIME HE REQUESTED MEDICAL CARE. HE HAS BEEN PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

February 3, 2004 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WILE THROWING A SHOVEL FULL OF COAL ON THE 6-N BELT, EE HIT THE BELT ROPE WITH THE SHOVEL AND PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS STOMACH.

February 2, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS ON LADDER INJECTING GROUT INTO ROOF SUPPORT BAG. BAG RUPTURED AND GROUT WENT INTO RIGHT EAR.

February 1, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS TAKING 1" VALVE OUT OF ROOF SUPPORT BAG. WHEN HE OPENED VALVE CEMENT MIX WENT INTO EAR.

January 30, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INSTALLING EIGHT INCH ALUMINUM PIPE, RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT WHEN TWO JOINTS WERE BEING PUT TOGETHER. THE LACERATION REQUIRED 13 STITCHES.

January 25, 2004 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING 400 LB. PIECE OF METAL WHEN IT CAUGHT, CAME LOOSE WHILE MY HAND WAS BEHIND IT CRUSHING MY FINGER.

January 19, 2004 WY · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alpha Coal West, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A CUP TYPE WIRE WHEEL. ONE OF THE WIRES STRUCK HIM IN THE ARM AND BECAME LODGED IN HIS ARM. A PHYSICIAN SAW THE EE ON 1-21-04 AND STATED THAT THE WIRE WOULD HAVE TO BE LEFT ALONE AND WORK ITS WAY OUT. LATER, THE WIRE HAD TO BE SURGICALLY REMOVED. HE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SURGERY.

January 14, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Struck by falling object

INJURED AND CO-WORKERS WERE UNLOADING A JOINT OF 2" SUPER STECKO HOSE THAT WAS 50 FEET LONG FROM A FLAT TRUCK. THE HOSE FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT ANKLE RESULTING IN A SEVERE CONTUSION. F IRST DAY OFF WORK 1/15/2004.

December 20, 2003 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Struck by falling object

EE was using a rope and a hole board tied to a roof strap to help untangle a roof bolter cable on a reel. while pulling the cable by hand he was standing underneath the board. the board slipped free and hit him on the shoulder. he worked until he had surgery on may 21, 2004

December 15, 2003 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THEY WERE BUILDING A CINDER BLOCK SEAL. HE PICKED UP A CINDER BLOCK TO HAND UP TO ANOTHER PERSON ON A LADDER TO STACK ON THE WALL. HE TURNED - TWISTED, TO HAND THE BLOCK UP AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

December 10, 2003 PA · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Coal Resources LP · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS REPAIRING A PUMP. HE REACHED UNDER THE PUMP AND CUT HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER ON A SHARP EDGE. HE RECEIVED TWO STITCHES.

December 9, 2003 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING 2 PAIR OF CHANNEL LOCKS TO CUT BAND ON BUNDLE OF BOLTS. AFTER THE BAND WAS CUT, IT SNAPPED BACK & HIT WRIST CAUSING A LACERATION TO TOP SIDE OF RIGHT WRIST.

December 2, 2003 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES AFTER HE WAS LOADING POWER CABLE ONTO THE TOP OF THE SECTION FACE FAN, HE FELT DISCOMFORT IN HIS LOW BACK. ON 12/24/03 HE WAS PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR HIS BACK.

November 25, 2003 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Peabody Twentymile Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE STRAINED HIS LOW BACK WHILE LOADING MONORAIL. HE HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY & PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

November 21, 2003 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING BREASTING LINES TO SET UP A SPARE BARGE HARBOR FACILITY AND STRAINED GROIN. INJURED CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 12-1-03, AT WHICH TIME HERNIA WAS DISCOVERED AND HE WAS TAKEN OFF WORK FOR SURGERY.

November 18, 2003 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Coal Resources LP · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

REMOVING VALVE FROM TOPPED OFF BAG. EE REMOVED THE VALVE, WHILE LOOKING DOWN AT THE VALVE THE EE HEARD SOMETHING FALL, THE EE THEN LOOKED UP TO SEE WHAT FELL FROM THE BAG AND THE BAG BEGAN UNL OADING MIX IN HIS FACE. THE MIX WENT AROUND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND ENTERED HIS EYES.

November 15, 2003 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rockspring Development Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was closing air lock doors he closed one of them the air closed the other slamming it shut on his 3 finger on right hand middle ring and little finger.

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