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May 28, 2020 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

While loosening a radiator cap on a grader, hot antifreeze caused blisters on IE right hand. IE received medicine and was taken off work for 2 days while blisters healed.

February 10, 2020 IN · Coal fine coal plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While moving a head roller shaft, IE attempted to set the shaft on cribbing, but as the shaft was being set down, it shifted which pinched the IE left hand between the shaft and a sheave that was on the floor beneath the shaft. This resulted in two fingers of the left hand receiving fractures and lacerations that required sutures to close.

August 9, 2019 IN · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE WAS CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ON MACHINE AND THE COMPARTMENT DOOR FELL DOWN SMASHING THE END OF FINGER.

April 9, 2019 IN · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

IE WAS REMOVING A TOWING ROPE FROM INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT WHEN THE CABLE FLIPPED AND STRUCK ABOVE THE EYE.

February 13, 2019 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MINER WAS GETTING IN PICK UP TRUCK PREPARING TO TRAVEL TO EQUIPMENT WHEN EE REACHED UP TO HAND HOLD AND FELT A STRAIN IN SHOULDER.

January 31, 2019 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE WAS ADJUSTING THE SEAT ON THE HITACHI SHOVEL PINCHING FINGER BETWEEN THE SEAT FRAME AND SLIDE.

January 25, 2019 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was replacing the leaf springs on a fuel truck when the leaf spring moved striking them near the eye.

October 5, 2018 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE WAS REPLACING A SCREEN IN PLANT WHEN IE FELT A STRAIN IN LOWER BACK AND LEG.

September 20, 2018 IN · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was working on water pump when hand slipped off and cut middle finger.

August 14, 2018 IN · Coal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE WAS HELPING MECHANICS REPLACE A CYLINDER WHEN IE'S FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN THE CYLINDER AND THE HOLDING PIN.

August 3, 2018 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

Miner was lowering the tracks down to remove the slack from the tracks and was struck in the arm with a foreign object.

July 13, 2018 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE WAS STEPPING DOWN OFF A LADDER OF END DUMP AND FELT A POP IN GROIN AREA.

November 7, 2017 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was helping replace a high efficiency pump when miner lifted and turned miner felt a pain in miners right side.

June 27, 2017 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was helping repair pump when fingers got pinched between the pulley and the belt.

June 7, 2017 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

Miner was cleaning catwalks on towers in dusty conditions.

June 28, 2016 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was exiting the water truck when hand got stuck in the door and ripped off finger nail.

September 21, 2015 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Laborer was removing the wheel chalks from fuel truck when he felt a sharp pain in his back at the end of day-shift. He returned to work his next scheduled shift and had stiffness in his back. Employee returned home.

August 9, 2015 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner smashed his hand between a beam and crusher segment while trying to remove the segment.

June 20, 2015 IN · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was hooking a hose to a pump and using his hand to hit the dog ears on the connector. The dog ear had a sharp piece on it causing a puncture wound.

June 16, 2015 IN · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had just pulled his powder truck under the powder bin to reload. The powder truck was parked in a rut requiring him to step a little higher to the first step. The employee then felt pain in his groin area. The employee continued to work the rest of the shift and returned the next day but the pain increased so he went to get it checked.

February 26, 2015 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was working on clean coal dryer. he grabbed the vibrator belts to position himself. the belt rolled and his pinky finger was caught between belt and pulley. fractured right pinky finger

December 29, 2014 IN · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was working on feeder belt under plant hopper. They were replacing belt and pulling it through. He hurt his right shoulder. Pulled muscle or tear.

December 13, 2014 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was opening a drain valve on a water pump and it was hot. When he opened the valve hot steam hit his right hand causing second degree burn on hand.

November 13, 2014 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was refilling his grease truck and when he slid the side door shut it caught his finger between the door and the door jam. (left hand- middle finger)

September 16, 2014 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee and co-worker were moving hose to pump water into water truck. Employee said his back was hurting.

April 15, 2014 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

three employees were moving a 4" hose out of the way of equipment. employee complained of back pain afterward. went to IMED medical lower back strain.

March 27, 2014 IN · Coal washer operator, sizing operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Two employees were trying to get to a sheet of metal in a metal rack, when two pieces of metal shifted in the rack and caught one employee hand in between the sheets of metal pinching his left hand also caught his right foot. Contusion and abrasions to left arm.

October 8, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on setting a pump unit #1607 in the southwest coal pit when he sliced the pinky finger on his left hand. He went to IMED on 10/9/2013. With his arm hurting. Worked part of this day.

June 17, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee said that on 6/5/2013 while replacing a bucket elevator he injured his back but did not report it. Employee said while shoveling coal on 6/17/13 from under a conveyor, his back popped again and was hurting. He went home at this time.

January 21, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting into dump truck when his foot slipped off the tread on the step on the fuel tank causing him to fall and grab the hand rail which hyper extended his right arm and injured his right shoulder. (EE worked until 01/29/13 when he went to doctor)

October 3, 2012 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hand tightening a bolt into a final drive flange on a final drive. His index finger was cut above the knuckle by a sharp edge on the flange. (Index finger right hand three stitches.)

May 16, 2012 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting on unit #1140 end dump. The first step was high and when he pulled himself up onto the ladder he felt something pull in his right arm. Later he could not lift his arm about halfway in the air. EE worked the 17 went to Dr on 18 and was not scheduled to work that day. Not scheduled on 19 and 20 went back to Dr on 21 and released to work with no restrictions on the 22.

May 15, 2012 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing into the back of a grease truck when he felt something pop or move between his shoulder blades. He was pulling himself up using his Rt arm/hand to grip a handhold above his head. He experienced immediate pain in his spine and numbness in his right arm and hand. Went to Dr on 5/17/12 and went back to work no restrictions. Went back to Dr on 5/22/12.

March 26, 2012 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was rolling up 4" water hose and he heard something pop in his right shoulder. He was exp. alot of pain and did not have much movement in shoulder.

December 3, 2011 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing a guard from a tail roller when the guard sprung loose and hit his thumb. Thumb on right hand. (EE did not report accident until 12/15/11).

September 27, 2011 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was changing parts from one engine to another when he took a bolt out of an engine mount causing the engine to roll over on its side. He put his left hand out trying to catch the engine. When it fell it caused a deep laceration on his left hand thumb and fractured the tip of his thumb. 7 stitches.

August 11, 2011 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was carrying a coal crusher screen out of the parts trailer, when he stepped on something and twisted his ankle and hurt his back.

August 10, 2011 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was working on 1800 shovel #1018. He was pulling a cable through the track frame. He got his first finger on his right hand smashed between the cable and a pin. Finger needed stitches.

May 24, 2011 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing down from Gardner/Denver Drill #1064 his finger got stuck on something and he pulled fingers out, his right index and middle fingers were lacerated requiring 7 stitches. Did not know what he caught his fingers on.

February 21, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was raising up a mast on a light plant when he let go of the crank handle the handle spun backwards striking him in the hand. He had contusions on both hands.

December 8, 2010 IN · Coal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was working on core drill and was pulling pipe from the drill hole. When he pulled on the pipe he strained his left wrist.

October 5, 2010 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting plastic pipe on the forks of the IT14 Loader. One of the forks fell off and landed on his left foot. (contusion left foot)

August 28, 2010 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was fueling equipment. He was pulling out the hose on the fuel truck and his back started to hurt. He went to the emergency room and Imed clinic. Back strain.

June 7, 2010 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee had taken the hitch off of the it14 loader. He was going to put it in his grease truck when he lifted the hitch he felt a pull in his back. Back Strain.

May 2, 2010 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Rubbed or abraded

EE was working on dozer placing nuts on the bolts when a piece of dirt got into his eye. EE rubbed his eye and got a piece of metal in his eye. EE didn't know if the metal was in the dirt or on his hand. EE was helping put tracks on the dozer

March 17, 2010 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was picking up a tooth for the 1800 hitachi shovel and pulled a muscle in his upper left arm.

February 18, 2010 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping replace a pipe on the second floor of the wash plant. He strained and injured his right shoulder. He has pain in shoulder and intense burning. He went to the doctor on the twenty second.

January 20, 2010 IN · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE had a problem with his hitachi shovel and was trying to get the ladder down, he jerked on the latch to lower the ladder and injured his back. Frozen mud was keeping the latch from releasing, the mud was removed and ladder lowered.

November 9, 2009 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Finger went partially in between the handle and the tailgate taking off tip of finger.

October 20, 2009 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was under a dozer. He was trying to put a pin back in an equalizer bar which the pin had come out, on the track frame side the equalizer bar dropped about 2 ". EE moved out of the way and hit his head on something under the dozer maybe a bolt 1 1/2" laceration requiring 8 staples.

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