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April 16, 1998 WY · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WHO IS PREGNANT, WAS LIFTING A 31 LB SAMPLE OF COAL INTO THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK. THE SAMPLE WAS OBTAINED AT THE SAMPLING SYSTEM OF THE OVERLAND BELT. EE TWISTED AT THE HIPS WHILE LIFTIN G AND PULLED A MUSCLE AND TENDONS ON HER LEFT SIDE IN THE HIP AREA.

December 17, 1997 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck by falling object

CHANGING OUT RETURN IDLER ON OVERLAND TUBE. IDLER SLIPPED AND FELL OUT OF FRAME AND FELL ON LEFTHAND. REPORTED AS A FIRST AID ON 12-17-97, ON JAN. 15 SEEN A DR. TO CHECK HIS FINGER ON LEFT HAN D. FINGER WAS FRACTURED.

October 17, 1997 WY · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ADVISED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL LUBRICANT PUMP OUT OF A BULK TANK. EMPLOYEE ADVISED THAT HE COULD NOT GET A GOOD GRIP ON THE PUMP SO THE EMPLOYEE HAD TO PULL IT OUT IN AN AWKWARD PO SITION WHICH RESULTED IN A HERNIATED DISK IN HISNECK.

July 8, 1997 WY · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE RAISING TELESCOPING PIPE FOR RADIO ANTENNA, PIPE CAME OUT OF LOWER PIPE. PIPE AND ANTENNA EXTENSION FELL OVER, LANDING ON BED OF VEHICLE. EE FELL OVER WITH ANTENNA HITTING HIS HEAD ON TH E PIPE. ABRASION TO FOREHEAD.

March 21, 1997 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DOING FINAL DIGGING TO EXPOSE 8" WATER PIPE THAT WAS DOWN IN A 6' HOLE DUG BY THE BACKHOE. USING A DIGGING SHOVEL TO REMOVE MUD, DIRT, ETC., THINKS HE PULLED A MUSCLE UNDER HIS RIBS ON THE RIG HT SIDE.

November 27, 1996 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS HOSING DOWN EQUIPMENT & HOT WATER FROM STEAMER GOT INTO BOOT & BURNED TOES.

November 7, 1996 WY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ISI MONITOR FLEX FROM CABLE TRAY ON 009 DRAGLINE. WHEN REINSTALLING THE COVER ON THE CABLE TRAY, THE COVER SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HOLD AND PINCHED THE TIP OF HIS MIDDLE FINGE . SMASHED TIP OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER. FINGERNAIL WAS DRILLED TO DRAIN BLOOD FROM UNDER THE NAIL.

May 14, 1996 WY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PUTTING POWDER CABLE ON TUB HOOKS OF 009 DRAGLINE, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

April 28, 1996 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS OPENING FRONT BATTERY BOX FROM SQUATTING POSITION WHEN HE STOOD UP HE HIT HIS BACK ON A METAL PART.

January 31, 1996 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE SPRAYING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER GOT INTO GLOVE CAUSING A SCALD.

January 30, 1996 WY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS GETTING READY TO ADD METHANOL TO THE SHOVEL. A SMALL AMOUNT OF METHANOL SPRAYED IN HIS LEFT EYE, NOSE AND MOUTH WHILE HE WAS REMOVING THE CAP ON THE METHANOL BOTTLE. SAFETY GLASSES MINI MIZED THE AMOUNT OF METHANOL THAT GOT IN HIS EYE. EYE WAS FLUSHED OUT AND WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION (EYE DROPS) TO PUT IN EYE.

January 16, 1996 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REACHING OVER A BECKET END ON "A" LEG SAFETY CABLE ON OIL DRAGLINE TO HAND TIGHTEN A LARGE NUT AND FELT BACK POP OR PULL. DIDN'T RECEIVE TREATMENT UNTIL 1-26-96.

August 16, 1995 WY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBED ONTO A TRUCK LADDER STANDING ON STEP. STEPPED OFF THE STEP AND HAND WITH A RING ON CAUGHT ON THE LADDER. TEARING FINGER TISSUE.

July 26, 1995 WY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE PICKING A PIECE OF SCRAP METAL FROM 1 INCLINE BELT, THE MAGNET PULLED THE METAL FROM HAND, CUTTING PALM NEAR RIGHT INDEX FINGER. STITCHES REQUIRED.

June 5, 1995 WY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WALKING THROUGH MANDOOR TO INVERTER ROOM ON 009 DRAGLINE. AIR PRESSURE FROM INTAKE FANS FORCED DOOR CLOSED, PINCHING FINGER BETWEEN DOOR AND JAM. AVULSION TO TIP OF RIGHT FINGER. DEBRIDEMENT O F SKIN FROM FINGER.

June 3, 1995 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CHANGING BITS ON 025 DRILL. WHILE PULLING OLD BIT FROM BOX, PUT A STRAIN ON MIDDLE OF HIS BACK. RECEIVED CHIROPRATIC TREATMENT.

April 27, 1995 WY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

UPSTAIRS IN V BELT SECTION, IN THE WAREHOUSE, PUTTING AWAY RECORD RETENTION BOXES. PUSHING BOX ONTO SHELF, CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN BOX AND SHELF, CUTTING THE FIRST FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

February 17, 1995 WY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck against stationary object

AN INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 011 DRAGLINE, RESULTIN IN ONE EE STRIKING HIS HEAD ON A DOOR HINGE. LACERATION TO THE HEAD, REQUIRING STITCHES. TWO EE'S WERE ENGAGED IN HORSEPLAY WHICH WAS THE DIRECT AND ONLY CAUSE OF THIS INJURY.

December 11, 1994 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING MECHANICS CHANGE A CUTTING EDGE ON THE BLADE HE WAS OPERATING AFTER THE EDGEDS HAD BEEN CHANGED HE WENT TO PULL HIMSELF UP ON THE BLADE & HEARD A POP IN HIS SIDE DIAGNOSIS WAS MUSCULAR STRAIN IN LEFT CHEST WALL EE STARTED VACATION 12-12-94 & WASNT SCHEDULED BACK TO WORK UNTIL 01-02-9 5 HE WAS UNABLE TO RETURN TO HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT

November 22, 1994 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE OPENING A BAG OF PORTLAND SOME OF THE POWDER SPRAYED FORCEFULLY INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

June 14, 1994 WY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck against stationary object

WORKING ON LEFT HSOE OF #009 DRAGLINE. EXITING FROM UDNE RPROPEL HOUSE AND BRUSHED AGAINST SKIRTING, KNOCKIN GHARD HAT OFF. TRIED TO CATCH HARD HAT AND WALKED INTO STAIRWAY THAT COMES OUT OF HOUSE. BUMPED HEAD CAUSING ACUT ON FOREHEAD.

April 3, 1994 WY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

#009 DRAGLINE FINISHED GREASING THE CARRIER SDHEAVES FOR THE DRAG ROPES, HE STARTED WALKING OUT FROM UNDER THE DANCE FLOOR AND FELT A SHARP PAIN AROUND HIS HIP AND LOWER BACK ON HIS LEFT SIDE. WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION AND HAD CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT ON 4/8/94.

February 26, 1994 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

OPENED LUNCHROOM DOOR BUT HAD RIGHT INDEX FINGER IN BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME, FINGER GOT PINCHED.

February 24, 1994 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck by falling object

ADJUSTING LATCH BAR ON SHOVEL, WAS PULLING SHIM FROM T-BOX WHILE TRIP ARM WAS RESTING ON ADJUSTMENT STAND. TRIP ARM SLIPPED OFF THE ADJUSTMENT STAND AND OTHER END CAME DOWN ON LEFT THUMB. CRUS H INJURY TO THUMB.

October 15, 1993 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKIGN ON TURBO LEANING FORWARD, KNEE BUCKLED WRONG WAY AND KNEE BEGAN TO SWELL. X-RAYS TAKEN. SEEN DR ON 10-22-93. ORTHOSCOPIC SURGERY WAS DONE ON 10-26-93. THIS WAS DONE ON HIS 7 DAYS OF F, NO WORK WAS MISSED.

September 16, 1993 WY · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS PERFORMING SULFUR ANALYSES. AT THE COMPLETION OF AN ANALYSIS A CRUCIBLE IS REMOVED FROM A 1350 C FURNACE, THE CRUCIBLE IS GLOWING HOT. SHE NEEDED TO MAKE ROOM FOR THIS CRUCIBLE ON THE C OOLING TRAY. THE CRUCIBLES ALL READY THERE WERE NO LONGER GLOWING. THEREFORE, SHE ASSUMED THEY WERE COOL ENOUGH TO TOUCH WITH HER FINGERS. THEY WERE EXTREMELY HOT AND SHE SUSTAINED A DEEP SEC

April 23, 1993 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WAS DOING P.M. ON HAUL TRUCK AND PULLING/JERKING ON FILTER, STRAINED LOWER BACK. FELL AND HIT RIGHT SHOULDER. RECEIVED CHIROPRACTOR TREATMENT.

April 19, 1993 WY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING LINK ON PALLET TO MAKE ROOM FOR ADDITIONAL LINKS IN STACK, CAUGHT RING FINGER ON RIGHT HAND, NAIL IS BLACK. NAIL NEEDED BLOOD RELEASED.

February 22, 1993 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIPPER TOOTH BROKE & KICKED OUT THE PLATE UNDERNEATH PLATE STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HIS RT UPPER ARM & RT SIDE RIBS FX RIB & CONTUSION TO RT ARM

February 2, 1993 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH DRAGLINE POWER CABLE. THE CABLE AND D-RING STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF THE FOOT WHEN THE SLING WAS RELEASED TO DROP IT TO THE GROUND.

September 18, 1992 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING DOWN LADDER ON 079 R.T. DOZER WHEN WEDDING RING CAUGHT ON STOP AND CUT RING FINGER RING WAS CUT OFF. FINGER CLEANED DEBRIDED AND STERISTRIPPED.

August 28, 1992 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

46595G DOOR OUT OF CAB ON #003 SHOVEL WHILE SLIDING DOOR ON THE FLOOR PINCHED RIGHT HAND BETWEEN DOOR & FRAMING OF BUILDING

August 24, 1992 WY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WASHING OFF PAD IN FRONT OF CHANGEHOUSE,PULLING HOSE AROUND PARKED PICKUPS AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.EXAMINED BY DOCTOR,HAS MEDIAL MENISCUS TEAR TO LEFT KNEE.ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY SCHEDULED F OR SEPT 2,1992.REPORTED TWISTING KNEE ON ANOTHER OCCURRENCE 03--7-92.ON 03-07-92 OCCURRENCE HE WAS WORKING ON BOATHOUSE LINE AND REPORTED TWISTING KNEE.

July 24, 1992 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

95465ING BACK PANEL OFF OF MINI CRUSHER ON OVERLAND SAMPLE SYSTEM.STRAINED MUSCLE IN BACK.

April 7, 1992 WY · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING THROUGH A HOLE INTO CAM GIRDER.PULLING SELF THROUGH HOLE,FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN BACK ABOUT BELT LINE.STIFF AND SORE MUSCLE.LUMBAR STRAIN/HAMSTRING STRAIN.

July 23, 1991 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck by falling object

PUTTING PIN IN CLEVIS DRAG CHAIN, SHOOK PIN IT FELL ON LITTLE FINGER MASHING IT COM P FRACT

June 1, 1991 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SITTING DOWN IN CHAIR STOOD UP TO CHECK FLOW METERS L LEG COLLAPSED WHILE TURNING ON IT

January 19, 1991 WY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO THROW A COOL CUSHION OUT THE OPEN CAB DOOR OF A SCRAPER. RECEIVED A LACERATION ON HIS RIGHT FOREARM THAT REQUIRED 3 SUTURES.

October 29, 1990 WY · Coal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN PULLING A 6" WATER SUCTION DIESEL PUMP OUT OF A SUMP PUMP LOCATED IN FEDERAL PIT BY W COAL WALL.SHE PULLED HER BACK DURING THIS PROCEDURE.

August 1, 1990 WY · Coal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ROLLING FOAM FIRE EXTINQUISHER BARRELL FROM EMERGENCY BUILDING TO TRANSPORT TRIALER, LEFT THUMB CUAGHT ON SHARP LIP OF BARRELL CAP.

June 9, 1990 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A NOSE CONE PIN FROM A HAUL TRUCK T HOUGHT PIN WAS FREE WHEN HE WENT TO REMOVE IT PIN POPPED OUT & CAUGHT HIS RT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN PIN & TRUCK FRAME

March 17, 1990 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLIMBING OFF OF 353 GROVE CRANE, WHEN HIS LEFT LEG HIT THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, CUT ON LEFT SHIN REQUIRED 7 SUTURES.

January 30, 1990 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL WAS PULLING TOOL BOX OUT OF STORAGE AREA TOOL BOX RAN OVER BACK OF LEFT HEEL CAUSING SPRAIN & TORN LIGAMENTS.

December 4, 1989 WY · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL USING SPRAY CAN OF CRC CLEANING SOLVENT.A HOLE HAD BEEN DRILLED IN CAN AND COVERED WITH GREASE.SOLVENT SPRAYED BACK INTO HIS EYES.

July 31, 1989 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AS A LABORER ON PAINTING CREW.HE LIFTED CAN OF PAINT AND FELT STRAIN IN LOWER BACK.

July 17, 1989 WY · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING PIECE OF HANDRAIL PIPE INTO POSITION OVER HIS HEAD SO IT COULD BE TACK WELDED AT THE DRIVE FOUNDATION ON THE OVERLAND CONVEYOR UNDER CONSTRUCTION. FELT NECK STRAIN AND BY THE END OF THE DAY HAD BECOME QUITE STIFF.

July 13, 1989 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Thunder Basin Coal Company Llc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AND THROWING A PICK FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE CONCRETE TIES FOR THE OVERLAND CONVEYOR WHEN HE STARTED TO EXPERIENCE LOWER BACK PAIN.

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