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June 1, 1996 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF STEEL ROPE OUT OF THE ROADWAY. WHEN EE DROPPED THE STEEL ROPE, A METAL SHAVING PENETRATED THE EE'S GLOVE CAUSING PUNCTURE WOUND TO RIGHT HAND REQUIRING 3 STITCH ES.

June 5, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REMOVING ROCK DUST FROM BELT LINE AS HE TURNE DINJURED SAID HE HURT HIS BACK.

April 17, 1995 KY · Coal inspector HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS HELPING MOTOR MAN UNLOAD BRATTICE BLOCK AND TWISTED BACK WHILE TAKING BLOCK OFF OF FLAT CAR-HAD PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

February 27, 1995 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS UNHOOKING METAL FROM HOIST-WHEN THE METAL WAS FREE IT SLID INTO DALE RIGHT ANKLE CAUSING SPRAIN TO ANKLE.

August 3, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE & EE WERE PUTTING HEAD ON PUMP WHEN EE TURNED AROUND & HEARD HIS KNEE SNAPP OR FELT HIS KNEE SNAPP HE WORKED THE REST OF THE DAY WENT TO DOC BECAUSE HIS KNEE BEGAN TO HURT HIM

December 1, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A TIMBER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

September 4, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING OXYGEN BOTTLE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

September 4, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

MOVING CONCRETE BLOCKS, AND ONE FELL ON LEFT INDEX FINGER.

August 13, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS LIFTING CRIB BLOCK & CAUGHT LEFT TH UMB BETWEEN TWO CRIB BLOCKS.

May 6, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS LOADING MINER POT ONTO TRUCK IN SHOP WHEN POT WEIGHT SHIFTED & CAUGHT LEFT & MIDDLE FINGER TIP CRUSHING IT LEFT MIDDLE FINGER TIP REMOVED BY DOC IN EMERGENCY ROOM

March 9, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS PICKING UP CRIB BLOCK & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BCK

March 2, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS SHOVELING BELT AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

January 4, 1993 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING CROSS COLLAR AND STRAINED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

July 24, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

95149ED WAS THROWING CRIB BLOCK AND PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

May 11, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED TURNED TO PUSH A ROCK AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

March 5, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

CUT LEFT ARM ON ROOF DRILL STEEL REQUIRING 7 STITCHES.

October 28, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ WAS CLEANING OUT TAILPIECE & STRAINED BACK.

October 11, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS CARRING A BAG OF ROCK DUST AND TWISTED BACK.

October 2, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PUTTING ROOF BOLT PLATE ON ROOF BOLT AND PLATE HIT HIM IN SIDE CUTTING IT REQUIRING SIX STITCHES.

October 1, 1991 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING CABLE AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

September 17, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ TWISTED BACK WHILE SHOVELING BELTLINE.

August 19, 1991 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING CAN OF OIL OUT OF RAIL RUNNER AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

August 17, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF STEEL AND STRAINE DGROIN AREA.

June 22, 1991 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKING UP A BAG OF ROCK DUST UP AND STRAINED BACK.

June 4, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS PULLING CABLE AND HURT LEFT HAND.

May 28, 1991 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING CRIB BLOCK AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

February 28, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKING ON BELTLINE, LIFTING STRUCTURE AND HURT LOWER BACK.

January 28, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING CRIB BLOCKS & STRAINED LOWER BACK

January 25, 1991 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS SHOVELING ALONG BELTLINE & STRAINED CHEST

December 15, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

INJ PUSHING HEADER BLOCKS UNDER FEEDER AND ONE KICKED UP STRIKING INJ ON LEFT THUMB REQ 4 STITCHES

November 30, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF OLD WORKING AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

November 6, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS ROLLING SCOOP PUMP MOTOR AND CAUGHT FINGER ON IT, CUTTING IT REQUIRING 4 STITCHES.

November 5, 1990 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOVING TIMBER AND TWISTED BACK.

October 19, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CARRYING BRATTICE BLOCK STRAINED BACK

October 10, 1990 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS PULLING ROOF BOLT PLATES WITHOUT GLOVES ON ROOF BOLTER & CUT LEFT HAND REWUIRING 5 STICHES

September 10, 1990 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS WALKING UP STEPS WITH CHAIN HOIST AND PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

August 27, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CLEANING ROCK OFF SHUTTLE CAR AND PIECE STRUCK HIM IN ARM CAUSING CUT REQUIRING 1 STICH.

August 21, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REMOVING STRAPS OFF BOLTS MACHINE LOOSE COAL AND DUST ROLLED OFF IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

August 6, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS PUSHING BOLT UP IN HOLE AND STRAIN A MUSCLE IN LEFT UPPER BACK.

July 18, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJ CLEANING OUT DUST HOSE,CAUGHT FINGER ON HOSE CUTTING IT REQ 10 STITCHES.

July 16, 1990 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJ HANGING CABLE AND CUT FINGERS ON ROOFBOLT PLATE.REQ 14 STITCHES.

May 19, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jericol Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS MOVING TOOL BOX AND STRAINED BACK.

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