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January 3, 2011 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

A chain broke, causing a piece of metal to fall and strike EE's hand.

October 26, 2010 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Inspecting transmission gears, gears rolled and pinched finger.

January 23, 2010 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a chain he was installing.

August 24, 2009 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Hydraulic hose end blew off causing a flash fire. Employee received slight burns to arms. Treated and released for the burns. While leaving truck, employee struck his right knee and bruised his heel. Company doctor took employee off work until knee and foot healed.

August 5, 2009 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning in the prep plant with a shovel. When he twisted around he felt pain in his knee. Employee worked until 08/15/2009. It took until 09/16/2009 for it to be determined from a peer review if this was a new injury and not a re injury. This is why the 10 day limit was passed.

June 11, 2009 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unhooking a pump hose when the end came loose and struck his cheek.

May 29, 2009 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fuel hose struck his nose. On medication and cannot work.

January 26, 2009 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repairing on dryer.

December 26, 2008 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was getting a chain out of a tool box, when the lid of the box fell on his finger.

January 20, 2008 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning ice on refuge belt roller, when glove caught on roller.

December 1, 2007 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

Repairing in the wash plant changing an 8 in pipe when a piece broke and fell striking his lower leg.

October 3, 2007 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had a socket break in his hand cutting his palm requiring stitches.

March 27, 2007 IN · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on an D-11 dozer putting the track together when his chain slipped causing the track to strike his knee.

November 21, 2006 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HELPING THE MECHANIC PUT A GUARD ON THE RIPPER SHANK OF A D-11 DOZER, HE WAS HOLDING THE KEEPER FOR HIM. THE MECHANIC SLIPPED MASHING/CUTTING EE'S MIDDLE RIGHT FINGER.

October 2, 2006 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut left small finger with a broken hose clamp.

June 19, 2006 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

LIFTING LIGHT PLANT ONTO HITCH OF TRUCK. LIGHT PLANT SLIPPED THROUGH HIS HAND AND FELL. IT LANDED ON HIS FOOT.

February 15, 2006 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Changing spirals. Pushing up on the "t" to pull hose down onto it.

February 8, 2006 IN · Coal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Changing dryer screen at wash plant. Screen was worn on and sharp on edges. Victim sliced his little finger on side of screen.

September 28, 2005 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee had just put a pin in the ripper and as he was standing up the ripper shifted causing the chain from the boom to drop hitting him on the shoulder.

August 19, 2005 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Working on Grease Truck, turned and hit forhead on ladder requiring stitches.

July 22, 2005 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Loading hydraulic pump into back of parts truck. Pump flipped over pinning finger between pump and truck bed.

June 24, 2005 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Operator said his end dump was over heating. The operator stopped to check coolant level and as he was loosening the filler cap it came off suddenly and sprayed his face and chest and arm with hot coolant. It resulted in first and second degree burns on his face, arm, and chest.

February 21, 2005 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

He was entering dozer and hit his head on a converter mounted in it.

February 4, 2005 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting and cleaning heavy equipment parts.

January 18, 2005 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Tearing down and cleaning engine parts. He was lifting and moving heavy parts and twisted back.

October 3, 2004 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Pulling water hoses out of pit. Wire was exposed and ran it through his thumb

March 2, 2004 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CHANGING ENGINE OIL IN THE SHOVEL. HE TURNED AROUND AND BUMPED HIS ELBOW ON THE TRACK.

September 13, 2003 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

HELPING MECHANIC LOOSEN NUT AND ALL THREAD ON THE D11 DOZER. NUT LOOSENED ATT AT ONCE AND ALL THREAD CUT HIS FINGER.

February 14, 2003 IN · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING SUCTION PLATE ON GIW PUMP, ROTATED PLATE AND IT CUT AND MASHED RING AND MIDDLE FINGERS ON LEFT HAND.

October 28, 2002 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP A PUMP HOSE AND HIS LOWER BACK POPPED, CAUSING GREAT PAIN. HE HAD NOT EVEN PICKED UP THE HOSE YET.

September 17, 2002 IN · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

MOVING ELECTRIC HEATERS, HEATER SLIPPED & SMASHED FINGER BETWEEN HEATERS CUTTING FINGER.

April 18, 2002 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS CHANGING THE TEETH ON THE LOADER'S BUCKET WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF AND FLEW IN HIS EYE.

April 16, 2002 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS MOVING THE LIGHTPLANT AND WENT TO UNHOOK IT AND THE JACK KICKED OUT HE CUT HIS FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND.

January 30, 2002 IN · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

OUR WELDER WAS CUTTING ANGLE IRON GUARD OFF OF TRUCK SCALE, AND EE WAS STANDING DOWN ON GROUND BELOW, WHEN THE ANGLE IRON WAS CUT IT FELL, HITTING HIM ON OR ABOVE THE RIGHT KNEE.

December 18, 2000 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

SNOW AND ICE, REMOVING A WINDSHIELD WIPER FROM A DOZER BEING PARTED OUT.

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