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September 18, 1998 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SCOOPING RUNWAYS AND GOT OUT OF HIS SCOOP AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

September 2, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING STRUCTURE OUT OF THE MUD. HE REPORTS THAT HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK. MEDICAL NO LOST TIME

August 31, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE REPORTS THAT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP A BELT TEMPLATE TOOL, THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK, DUE TO THE TEMPLATE BEING STUCK IN THE MUD.

August 25, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE REPORTS THAT WHILE HELPING ANOTHER EE ROLL A PRE-ROLLED 100' SECTION OF BELT TO ONE SIDE OF AN ENTRY TO ANOTHER, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THIS CLAIM IS UNDER INVESTIGATION DUE TO A QUESTIONABLE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUND THIS REPORT. THE EE WORKING WITH HIM WAS NOT AWARE OF AN INJURY OCCURRING EITHER.

August 25, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AFTER CHANGING OUT FAULTY 13 HP SUMP PUMP EE ANDANOTHER FLOATING MECHANIC WERE LIFTING BAD PUMP OVER BELTLINE TO PLACE ON ROVER TO REMOVE FROM MINE. EE EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BAC K MEDICAL TREATMENT NO LOST TIME

August 18, 1998 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP A FULL BUCKET OF BITS (U71'S) IN A-1 ROOMS SECTION. EE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR THIS CONDITION UNTIL 8-24-98. THIS IS NOW CONS IDERED LOST TIME FROM WORK, EFFECTIVE 8-24-98.

August 17, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A BAG OF B-BOND WHEN HE TWISTED WITH THE BAG AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND RIGHT HIP. MEDICAL - NO LOST TIME.

August 12, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STRIKING HIS CLOGGED (WITH MUD) DRILL STEEL AGAINST ANOTHER PIECE OF STEEL WHEN HIS LEFT THUMB APPARENTLY DISLOCATED.

July 9, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING A PUMP WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN INHIS RIGHT HAMSTRING AREA AND LOWER BACK.

July 8, 1998 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING HEAVY WET COAL ONTO BELT WHEN HE FETL PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY.

July 6, 1998 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING ON 4/3 CABLE, EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCEDPAIN IN HIS BACK. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY.

July 1, 1998 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON 4/0 CABLE AND STRAINED HIS LEFT KNEE.

June 29, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE THREW BOTTOM STRUCTURE AND IT LANDED ON HIS LEFT FOOT. EE REPORTED THAT HE SUFFERED A FRACTURED TOE TO HIS EE ON JULY 1, 1998.

June 8, 1998 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A BEAM, EE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. EE REPORTED THIS TO HIS EE ON JUNE 9, 1998. EE SAW CHRIOPRATOR FOR A MUSCLE STRAIN.

May 28, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HANDLING WOODEN CRIB BLOCKS WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 18, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING 4"X10' RAILS AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 29, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING 5' ROOF BOLTS & FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK & SHOULDERS.

April 7, 1998 PA · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A VENTILATION STOPPING. HE PICKED UP A CEMENT BLOCK AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER LEFT BACK.

April 2, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING CARRY STRETCHER OUT IN THE LOW HEIGHT AREA WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

March 31, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT TO INSTALL IT INTO THE HOLE WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM.

March 4, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS IN PROCESS OF MOVING MATERIAL BY HAND WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 3, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING SUPPLIES AND HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER ON A CHAIN. "MEDICAL NO-LOST TIME"

February 27, 1998 PA · Coal rock duster HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A BENT LOOSE RAIL THAT WAS LAYING BETWEEN THE TRACK. HE MADE AN ATTEMPT TO FLIP THE RAIL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE TRACKS WHEN IT FLIPPED BACK AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT.

February 25, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PINCHED THE RIGHT HAND AREA BETWEEN THUMB AND FORE-FINGER WHILE PUTTING DRILL STEELS TOGETHER. MEDICAL 7000-1 NO LOST TIME.

February 24, 1998 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING INSTALL BELT STRUCTURE WHEN A TOP STAND SLIPPED AND CAUGHT THE MIDDLE FINGER ON THE RIGHT HAND.

February 23, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE REPORTS THAT WHILE BENDING 4' BOLTS, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK.

February 23, 1998 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE CABLE AND WATER HOSE OFF THE CARRYING HOOK WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND GROIN AREA.

February 16, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING ON CONVEYOR BELT, DURING A BELT UP WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

February 10, 1998 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING BELT STRUCTURE ON A CAR BY HAND. EE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. *EE STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO THIS INJURY ON 10/13/98.

February 7, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE REPORT THAT WHILE DRAGGING 12" PIPE, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

February 4, 1998 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE PINCHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE STRUCTURE AND A METAL FRAME.

January 21, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING ON A BOARD THAT WAS NAILED TO A PALLET. THE BOARD SPRUNG BACK AND A NAIL IN THE BOARD PUNCTURED HIS FINGER. EE STARTED MISSINGWORK ON 1/23/98 DUE TO THIS INJURY

January 16, 1998 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING OUT A CLIP ON A ROLLER AND CLIP STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT EYE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THIS UNTIL 1-29-98. MEDICAL- NO LOST TIME.

January 8, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE CLOSED TOOL BOX LID ON HIS RIGHT HAND RING FINGER, CAUSING A FRACTURED FINGER TIP.

December 31, 1997 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTS PAIN IN HIS RIGHT WRIST,WHILE BENDING 4' RESIN BOLTS.

December 27, 1997 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A WOODEN PLANK, AS HE WAS PULLING, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT SIDE.

December 15, 1997 PA · Coal belt cleaner, picker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON A BAG OF ROCKDUST AND EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LEFT HIP AREA. MEDICAL NO LOST TIME

December 10, 1997 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOLYEE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE AND H2O LINE OFF TRAM ROAD AND PULLED HIS LOWER RIGHT BACK IN THE PROCESS.

December 3, 1997 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING PIECE OF SLATE AND FELT PAIN AT HIS UPPER BACK AND SHOULDER AREA.

December 2, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTED COVER ON TEH TOP OF THE SCOOPA DN FELT APAIN IN HIS RIGHT ARM AREA. AFTER A VISIT TO THE DR DIAGNOSIS WAS A TORN RIGHT BICEP MUSCLE.

December 1, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A FULL 5 GALLON OF OIL, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK. MEDICAL NO LOST TIME.

November 10, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS GETTING INTO A SCOOP TRACTOR WITH HIS LEFT HAND ON THE METHANE COVER. AS HE WAS GETTING IN THE MONITOR COVER SHIFTED AND PINCHED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER IN THE COVER.

November 5, 1997 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE REMOVING CRIB BLOCKS FROM UNDER CONTINUOUS MINER, HAND AND WRIST WERE SQUEEZED BETWEEN MINER AND CRIB BLOCK.

October 21, 1997 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Keystone Coal Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING ANOTHER BOLT, THE BAND THAT SURROUNDS THE BOLTS CAME OUT OF THE MUDDY BOTTOM AND FLICKED A PIECE OF MUD INTO THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE, HIS EYE BECAME IRRATATED.

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