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A contract employee was positioned near the rib, when the corner broke off and fell and struck a timber. The timber then fell and hit the employee in the left shoulder, nose, and mouth. This resulted in a bruised left shoulder and a cut to the lip requiring 4 sutures.
condition was damp. area was 19 feet wide and 6 feet 10 inches high. EE, and 2 others, was stacking a brattice when another man threw a block into work area while EE was picking another block striking EE in the right index finger resulting in an impact laceration. EE finished the shift. Went later to the Emergency Department and received 5 sutures.
Employee was lifting oil can off of maintenance ride and felt a sharp pain in lower back.
Employee was installing a supply insert to connect a sled to track motor, when guiding insert into holes, the insert kicked and pinched employee's right hand between insert and metal on motor. Employee received 5 sutures.
Employee was straightening a bent 5' and 5/8" diameter resin bolt when EE felt a pop in the back of the neck and pain down the arm.
Employee moving a cable and turned around and struck right face/cheek against a loose roof strap and cut right cheek. Sutures were required.
Employee was stacking a solid block brattice and as they bent over to get another block, the last block placed fell off and struck their left hand/ring finger.
Employee bent over to hang a pull rope on the continuous miner and felt a pain in employee's back when employee stood back up. Started missing work 5/19/2017.
Employee was taking out belt structure and turned around and got a rope hanger caught in left nostril
Employee was carrying 3 rib angle brackets across his shoulder when he stumbled and fell. Employee was complaining with lower back pain, he was transported to ST. Joseph Martin Hospital he was given a cat scan which was negative. He was transferred to Pikeville medical Center and had an MRI and diagnosed with a hernia to the left testicle.
Employee was moving the continuous miner cable out of the haul road with the help of shuttle car operator when he said he felt pain in the back of his left leg. Employee continued to work until 9-10-2014 when he said his leg was still bothering him and he sought medical attention at Williamson ARH Hospital where he was diagnosed with a pinched nerve.
Employee was helping set the continuous miner up for the next cut, he bent down to pull the miner cable out of the roadway he then felt a sharp pain in his genital area. He finished his shift and sought medical treatment the next day and was treated for a strain.
Employee noticed a leak on a water line and stopped to fix it. Employee tapped on the line and a plastic cap on fire valve came loose striking him in the face.
Employee claims to have hurt his back moving a miner cable from one rib to another. He finished that shift without reporting (the 8th). He worked his next shift without incident (9th). He missed work on the 10th. He returned on the 11th to report his injury to the Safety Department. He has not returned to work since.
Victim felt a pain in his left shoulder while dropping miner cable. He was taken to a local ER where he received an X-ray and was released. He hasn't returned to work as of 5-3-13.
Employee attempted to lift a piece of metal that was obstructing his path to his tool box. In doing so, he strained his back and finished his shift. He continued to work for the next couple of days before deciding to seek medical treatment and is under care of his family physician and anticipates returning to work within the next few days.
A piece of metal slid against victims right ankle, fracturing his lower leg, just above his ankle. He was treated and released at a local hospital and is scheduled for surgery in the near future and is expected to make a full recovery.
Employee received a cut to his right hand from a nylon rope hanger while dropping the miner cable. Stitching was required.
Miner pulling cable across beltline when end piece cathead caught on belt. When end piece release it struck him in the face causing bruising, fracture on nose and laceration requiring two staples.
Foreman was attempting to move track beam (uninstalled) from roadway. Track slid into another track beam and caught his index finger between the two beams. Received four stitches from pinch.
Roof Bolter was trying to pull a bent roof bolt from the roof when it suddenly came loose and contacted his mouth. He was taken to the hospital, recieved three stitches and returned to work.
Outside man attempting to hook tow straps on the fork of a fork lift when his right thumb became pinched between the strap and fork causing a pressure tear.
Shuttle Car operator assisting in maintenance on CMMU 001 pinched little finger on right hand while lowering the CMMU 001 cover. Received two stitches and returned to work the following day.