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February 4, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was re-entering a miner cable into the machine when he felt a sharp pain in his back.

March 15, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee & co-worker were pulling the cable of a s-car when employee felt a tightening in his back. He finished the shift and didn't stop work until 3-18-13.

January 10, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling on miner cable and strained/pulled muscle in his back. Did not go to the hospital until 1/14/2013

December 5, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bolting top caught tip of finger on roof plate.

November 14, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Victim was getting rock off miner felt pain in lower abdomen.

July 12, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was supplying glue to bolter-putting box of glue in tray hurt back while lifting.

June 4, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Next to forklift charger loading bags dust or rock dust right testicle felt like it tore. Another EE was loading the same time as IEE was loading.

June 1, 2012 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Victim was plastering on intake stopping when he stood up he felt a sharp pain in his right thigh.

May 21, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pumping grease in miner conv. grease jack when grease fitting blew out, throwing grease into both eyes.

February 14, 2012 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on end loader hit from behind by cylinder and knocked into frame.

November 7, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Supplying roof bolter, carrying roof bolts from scoop to bolter. Twisted and felt sharp pain in lower right side of back

October 20, 2011 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While pulling a cable, strained left lower back - did not seek medical attention until 10/24/11.

March 19, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured employee was lifting the miner cable up to be hung by another employee. When he said he felt a pain in his neck and shoulder.

February 20, 2011 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was loading oxygen tank - oxygen slipped and smashed little finger on left hand between tand and frame of mantrip.

November 26, 2010 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up steps at office and supply room when he felt sharp pain in lower back and legs - knees.

August 31, 2010 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While shoveling on # 3 belt EE pushed the shovel into debris on bottom and strained his left shoulder.

June 12, 2010 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was taking down overcast, cinder block fell on his thumb.

June 10, 2010 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee did not report accident to company untill 6/14/10. Employee stated on 6/10/10 he was lifting oxygen cylinder and pulled muscle in back. Employee work his normal shift on 6/11/10

April 27, 2010 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unloading belt structure from scoop and mashed and cut left thumb.

February 23, 2010 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was installing rub rail on the miner, rail slipped and fell on his right hand.

December 16, 2009 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Shoveling tail piece lift shovel of coal and felt burning in groin area.

July 23, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Right of feeder between 5 & 6 entry. He was taking a shuttle car tire off. Shuttle car tire fell across both feet.

April 10, 2009 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured was helping hang the miner cable. When lifting, he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

March 5, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was moving a bottle of Blue Wolf degreaser. It dropped and splashed in face of worker.

January 10, 2009 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Victim was dropping cables for a power move when cable struck him on right hand.

May 17, 2008 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was moving rescuers on man trip when he felt pain in his lower back. EE does have a prior back trouble.

March 10, 2008 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hanging cable, when he lost control of cable and the weight of cable pushed right thumb backwards, resulting in break of right thumb.

November 23, 2007 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading miner cable and twisted right knee.

October 30, 2007 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured was in process of changing out bad 48" top rollers. Bad roller had already been removed & put on flat car. He was installing new roller, lifting up on top rail when he felt a pain in lower back.

August 3, 2007 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Injured operates a 12-12 Joy continuous miner. When moving the cable beside the miner, he struck his left elbow against the cable standoff on the miner.

April 9, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee called, said he hurt his back. He was going to doctor. Does not know when he was hurt.

January 13, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While loading belt, he twisted or injured knee.

December 5, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was repairing bolter in deck of bolter & another employee was putting supplies on the bolter & he dropped a box of bolt glue on his foot.

September 29, 2006 WV · Coal belt cleaner, picker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Cleaning on #14 belt, picked up a full shovel of mud and coal, felt pain in lower right side of back.

September 21, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning out the dust box on #1 bolter & pulled on filter throwing dust in his eye.

July 13, 2006 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

While changing bits on miner, bit shattered and fragment cut left thumb.

June 6, 2006 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee stated he was on top of miner changing a busted hydraulic hose when he climbed down he hooked his pants leg on cable hook, jerking him sideways twisting his lower back.

May 16, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Going to change a busted hose on roof bolter. Pulling on hose, came loose, burning in right arm down to end of fingers.

May 12, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unloading plaster buckets from scoop twisted knee.

May 5, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling under boom of his shuttle car and pulled his right shoulder out of socket.

March 9, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was running s/c, stopped to move a rock out of roadway and reinjured his left forearm.

February 11, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hanging miner cable.

January 28, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

He said suction hose stopped up going to drill pot on bolter. He layed hose across shoulder and was pulling on it. Said both sides were hurting.

December 6, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING SECTION TAILPIECE, PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT FOREARM.

August 10, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

When making belt splice on #1 belt (outside), a belt rail fell striking the employee in the back of the neck and base of the head.

June 27, 2005 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shoveling belt when he pulled something in back.

May 8, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING PUT STRUCTURE BACK IN BELT AND WAS PRYING BELT UP WITH A 4X4 POST AND IT BROKE AND HIT LEFT KNEE ON BOTTOM AND 2ND EMPLOYEE THAT WAS HELPING HIM FELL ALSO AND PARTIALLY LANDED ON HIM

April 25, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Baylor Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was leaning on scoop bucket loaded with block and the bank broke and caught his hand against the scoop. Bucket and block mashed his right hand, breaking index and little fingers.

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