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October 10, 2011 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was helping lay track and caught his right index finger and middle finger between the bottom of a track tie and the bottom and cut the tips off each finger.

July 5, 2011 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling a piece of track steel from a supply car and slipped and fell and the track steel hit him on the left ankle - fractured ankle. Started missing work 7-6-2011.

June 23, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

EE started to push drill steel up to drill hole and a piece of rock cut his left hand.

April 11, 2011 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Employee was plastering a brattice and a block fell and struck him on the hand. He is working at a "restricted duty" status.

January 8, 2011 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by flying object

He was standing beside the Continuous miner when the cable and cathead was pulled off and the cathead struck him on his right middle finger. 5 sutures were required.

August 10, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

EE was setting timbers and cut his right thumb on a sharp rock.

July 29, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was taking a rub rail off of the miner and caught his right middle finger between the rub rail and lolo structure. Finger was amputated to the 1st joint.

June 30, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Letting bolter cable down and cable hook caught his right hand between the thumb and index finger cutting his hand. Sutures were required - no lost time.

May 8, 2010 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

He dropped a lifting jack on his right thumb. Thumb was fractured. Co just found out 6/4/2010 by medical records.

January 21, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Scoop was tramming through a break and pushed a piece of 4" waterline into employee's ankle. Fracture ankle. Started missing work 1/22/2010.

January 8, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

He was loading belt structure and had a pain in his groin area. Diagnosed with a hernia. Had surgery on 1/15/2010.

December 18, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling a metal band and lot right arm-* sutures required. no lost time or restricted duty.

October 14, 2009 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE cut his hand on the banding around a bundle of roof bolts. Sutures required.

June 23, 2009 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by flying object

A chain broke and a piece hit him on the lip. Sutures were required.

April 21, 2009 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting on belt structure and felt something pull in his lower back. Started missing work 4-22-09.

April 14, 2009 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Trying to get belt roller unstuck.

November 21, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE is having hernia surgery due to a strain to the groin. He was lifting dryer wear plates and strained himself. Started missing work 1/21/09

July 29, 2008 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading belt structure, twisted and felt sharp pain in lower back.

April 29, 2008 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained his back while picking up a roll of belt. He started missing work 5/12/08.

February 3, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Dropped top roller on finger and cut finger-sutures required.

November 12, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling belt line and twisted right knee.

October 17, 2007 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was going under a bridge conveyor and caught his leg and hip. Dislocated femur. Started missing work 10/18/07.

September 12, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading a box of glue and twisted his lower back area.

July 17, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hanging bolter cable, reeling up cable. The cable struck him in the mouth breaking a tooth and busting lip.

July 5, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling belt, he over extended and twisted his lower back.

April 12, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling belt line, lifting shovel above head and strained lower back area.

March 30, 2007 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was building seals and got mortar inside boot.

February 7, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Ee was pulling on conveyor belt and felt a pain in his groin area. Diagnosed with a hernia. Started missing work 3/16/07

February 6, 2007 KY · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was helping to load a bearing housing onto a forklift and injured left shoulder and lower back. Required surgery-started missing work 7/30/07.

January 4, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting belt roller and had sharp pain in lower back.

November 7, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While getting out of scoop, utility knife on hip flew open and cut 1 each index finger.

October 17, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Working on shuttle car, lid fell and struck his finger. Sutures required.

October 2, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tool box lid fell down and struck EE on his elbow and hand. Started missing work 10/3/06.

August 7, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

Employee was re-hanging a fire deluge and cut his finger on spray nozzle. Required sutures.

June 4, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Opening a track switch and hurt back. He is currently working but is on restricted duty.

April 21, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was loading a waterline onto the scoop and it hit him in the nose and face.

April 19, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling a rock off of the continuous miner and cut his right 5th finger. Required 7 sutures.

March 30, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE cut left ring finger on a belt roller while loading into scoop bucket. Required 6 stitches.

March 9, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HANGING ROPE ON DOLLY, GOT FINGER CAUGHT IN ROPE, CAUSING ROPE TO PINCH & CUT HIS FINGER.

February 27, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A CHAIN & HIS BACK STARTED HURTING. STARTED MISSING WORK ON 3/10/06.

January 21, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Handling belt structure and mashed left middle finger between a bottom roller and belt stand. Sutures required.

January 18, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was plastering brattice and plaster got inside a boot irritating skin on lower legs.

August 8, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING BELT STRUCTURE FOR NEXT BELT SETUP. EE WAS CARRYING 48" ROLLER AND TURNED TO GO TO POWER CENTER AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

June 25, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A BRATTICE AND A CONCRETE BLOCK FELL AND STRUCK HIS FINGER, REQUIRED SUTURES

June 21, 2005 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT AND STRAINED BACK. STARTED MISSING WORK 7/24/2005.

June 20, 2005 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE DROPPED BELT RAIL ON LEFT LITTLE FINGER AND SUFFERED A FRACTURE AND LACERATION

May 11, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling belt line and said his arm was sore.

April 7, 2005 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Oxygen tank fell over while employee was untying tank from top and it struck ee's right ring finger. 3 sutures required.

March 4, 2005 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Rubbed or abraded

EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 03/07/2005 DUE TO PAIN AND SWELLING FROM BEING ON KNEES. EE HAS SOME FLUID DRAWN OFF LEFT KNEE

December 2, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leeco Incorporated · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GETTING ROCK OFF BELT LINE AND ROCK DROPPED DOWN AND CAUGHT EE'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER. THIS PARTIALLY TORE THE END OF EE'S FINGER OFF. EE RECEIVED SUTURES. NO LOST TIME.

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