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February 10, 2014 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was splashed on the face with hot oil while moving it out the way.

October 23, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting the shield on miner-felt burning sensation in lower back. EE worked regular duties until 10.30.13 EE started missing work on 10.31.13

September 19, 2013 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading bolt supplies and said he felt pain in lower right side

August 28, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was putting up center lines crawling, he kneeled on left knee/twisted causing pain

July 18, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting out a battery from the mantrip approx. 40lb when felt a sharp pin in lower back.

May 17, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was setting stab jack and slipped when stab jack came down on left foot. Contusion-Left Foot--Metatarsal Boots in use.

May 7, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON WIPER AT #4 REF BELT HEAD, HE DROPPED A BOLT, WHEN HE BENT OVER TO PICK IT UP HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE

April 26, 2013 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE complained of left shoulder hurting while shoveling #1 head and lifting parts that day. EE starting missing work on 2.25.2014 for possible RTC repair (acromioplasty)

February 18, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading structure in scoop bucket when he said he hurt his back.

February 14, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting top when drill steel fell out of hole hitting the little finger. Metatarsal Gloves were in use.

October 28, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was trying to move a 5 gal bucket to pick up a dropped solaris spotter. While attempting to move the bucket EE stated that he had hurt his neck-back and had pain in bolt legs. EE was transported to Logan Hospital via Ambulance

October 12, 2012 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling belt head cable when he felt sharp pain in back

September 19, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling line curtain out of gob pile when he felt a sharp pain in back.

August 14, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading airlock doors in scoop bucket and felt sharp pain in left shoulder and arm. NOTE: EE did not begin missing work until 9.6.12

June 25, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was taking the rub rail off miner to wash it when the rail was loosened it fell on the right foot. Metatarsal boots were in use. Right foot was bruised.

April 4, 2012 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pushing 12" pipe away from vessel with two other EE's- the left thumb was caught between pipe and I Beam-smashing the Left Thumb

March 16, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was driving the 2 man carrier when he lost grip of the steering wheel and it hit his right hand. EE finished shift doing regular duties.

October 28, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading glue onto roof bolter and twisted to load glue and hurt back.

August 17, 2011 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was helping get a rock off the miner -had pain in lower back.

August 11, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was bolting top and moved a heavy rock, Supervisor stated that it looked like a hernia in the left groin area. EE refused medical attention and refused ambulance, he also continued to work regular duties thru 8.31.2011. EE notified us that he will have surgery on 9.1.11

August 4, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading cribs onto ride and twisted lower back-causing pain.

June 29, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to move a pump out of the roof bolter, while lifting he had a pain in his groin area. He finished his shift. He not lost any time due to his strain.

June 3, 2011 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent over to pick up belt structure to load in the scoop, hurt lower back.

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