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EE was outby the last open crosscut reclaiming line curtains and as EE pulled on the curtain, which was spadded to the rib, unbeknownst to EE loose draw rock was resting on the curtain; the rock struck right shoulder. EE has a non-surgical fracture to right collar bone and began missing time on 04/11/2019.
EE was adding hydraulic oil to an outby bolter, as EE lifted the five (5) gallon can of oil EE felt pain/strain in lower stomach (groin area hernia). EE continued working without restrictions performing normal occupation until EE had surgery date of 2-19-19.
EE was servicing the batteries for the ram car. As EE bent down to lift a gallon jug of water, EE twisted causing pain to mid/lower back. EE's doctor gave EE a full release without restrictions until 11-20-18, at which time EE's doctor placed EE on restrictions.
EE was washing and servicing the continuous miner (CM), as ee was removing a rock from on top of the CM, pinching left hand between the rock and the top of the CM. EE suffered a fracture to index finger and was given a full release and ee did not miss work as a result of this injury. EE returned to work on 10-23-18 performing normal occupation without restrictions.
EE was observing mechanics repair the mesh handling tray jacks on a walk-through bolter. As the mechanics re-positioned the tray, the safety chain broke causing the tray to strike EE on the right shoulder & upper back. EE suffered 2 fractured ribs and ee began missing time on 09/17/2018.
Employee was loading wire mesh onto the mesh handling tray. As they lifted the mesh they felt pain in their right shoulder, they continued to work without restrictions until placed off work by a doctor on 11-5-18.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts. While EE was pushing the bolting tray off of the bolter, EE felt pain in the lower back, and transported to a clinic x-rays were conducted with nothing conclusive. Being treated for a strain and placed on restrictions that prevented EE from performing normal occupation. EE began missing time on 08-20-18.
EE was stacking/storing wire mesh onto the walk-through bolters mesh handling slide. As EE was handling the mesh, the tip of EE's finger caught on the mesh causing a laceration to the tip of the finger. EE received 4 sutures to the tip of the finger. EE received a full release to perform normal occupation. EE did not miss time as a result of this injury.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts. While EE was removing drill steels from the mine roof, EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder. X-rays were conducted with nothing conclusive. EE is being treated for a strain and placed on restrictions that prevented EE from performing EE's normal occupation. EE began missing time on 06-01-18.
As employee was getting out of the scoop operating compartment, they felt pain in the left elbow/arm. Employee began missing time on 01/19/2018.
Employee was picking up a bucket of belt chains, as ee lifted ee strained right side of body, rib area. EE began missing time on 1-9-2018.
Employee was unloading 42" crib block from a supply trailer. While pushing the block away from them toward another employee, they felt pain/pop in the right bicep. Employee continued to work conducting normal occupation without restrictions. On 12-12-17 employee was placed on restrictions that prevented them from performing normal occupation.
Operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts at the face, EE was pushing a roof bolt into the drilled hole, the plate slid down and struck EE on right forearm causing a contusion. EE continued to work performing normal occupation without restrictions until surgery was conducted to repair nerve damage to EE's forearm. EE began missing time on 10-03-2017.
EE was moving a chunk of coal out of the walkway beside the right sub, as ee lifted the chunk of coal, ee pinched finger between the chunk of coal and another loose rock on the mine floor. EE received sutures as a result of laceration. EE did not miss time as a result of this injury.
EE was picking up a block & stacking a brattice wall, as EE lifted and twisted EE felt pain in the lower back. EE continued to work without restrictions until 1-21-19, at this time EE was placed on restrictions that prevented EE from performing EE's normal occupation.
EE was assisting with pulling the 1st 54 belt back together for preparations of making a splice. As EE was helping with this process, EE felt a pop and pain in EE's right knee. EE continued to work performing EE's normal occupation until EE's surgery on 3-2-17. EE began missing time on 3-2-17.
EE was removing metal bands from a new set of bundled roof bolts, as EE was attempting to remove the band by pulling on it, the band struck EE on the side of the head, directly above the right ear, causing a laceration. EE received 4 sutures for this injury.
Employee was using a wash-down hose to clean the area around the continuous miner "CM" stab jack, which is located beneath the CM tail. As EE was positioning self to better utilize the hose, they struck right ear on a piece of loose rock that was resting on the tail of the CM. Employee began missing time on 10/19/2016.
Employee was handling materials to install a pump, as EE was dragging these materials through mud & water, EE felt pain in EE's lower back. EE began missing time on 09-15-16.
Employee was operating a coal transporter and a piece of material came into the operator's deck, striking EE on the right hand. EE continued to work without restriction until EE began missing time on 6-3-16.
Employee was installing a brattice wall and as employee was handling a concrete block, felt pain in left shoulder. Began missing time on 6-7-16.
Employee was attempting to remove the pull cable from the sheave wheel. When EE touched the cable the belt shifted, causing a laceration to EE's finger.
Employee was handling bolting supplies, as ee attempted to sort the supplies ee elbow came in contact with the bolting plates, causing a laceration to elbow, requiring sutures.
Employee was loading the walk-through bolter with supplies, arm came in contact with a bolting plate, causing a laceration to elbow that required sutures.
Action to terminate citation 9049092 for what Dotiki views as non-reportable/non-work related: Allegedly employee was removing a check plug from a continuous mining machine drum, EE felt pain in shoulder.
Employee was pulling a belt roller out of the way, he pinched his finger as he was handling materials.
Employee bent over to handle the continuous miner cable, as EE lifted the cable EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder. EE continued to work without restrictions until EE's doctor visit on 12-29-16, at which time EE was placed on restrictions starting EE's next scheduled shift on 01-03-17. EE began missing time on 01-03-17.
Employee was installing a jack pipe, lost hold of the pipe pinching left thumb. Employee received a laceration that required 4 sutures.
Employee was reaching to grab a pin for the bolter when he reached for the pin he cut himself on the metal band that holds the pins together.
Employee was handling bolting supplies, he pinched his finger between the supplies and the frame of the bolter. At the request of MSHA, modified to 5 days before returned to work.
Employee was handling wire mesh, EE felt pain in finger from handling the materials. EE received a laceration that required 2 sutures.
Employee was installing a roof bolt into the mine roof, he felt pain in his shoulder as he was pushing the bolt into the mine roof. He continued to work without restrictions, he was taken off work from the operator pending an MRI (revealed non-conclusive). At the request of MSHA, modified to 17 days before returned to work.
Employee was installing a concrete brattice and as he was aligning the brattice block, he smashed his left hand/fingers between blocks. He started missing time on 3-2-15.
Employee was installing a driveshaft on a battery scoop. He was assisted by another employee to properly align the shaft. In the process of aligning, his pant leg came in contact with a rotating bolt, which pulled his leg toward the bolt and caused a laceration to his left leg.
Employee went to push a scoop tire over on a trailer to boom it, when bent over felt pain in lower back.
Employee was building cribs on the backside of the belt, workers were handing cribs under the belt. Employee was picking them up and handing them to another worker when the crib was placed on top and pushed back it fell back down onto employee's hand.
Employee was pushing a roof bolt into the mine roof, as he was performing this action, he felt pain in his chest area.
Employee was installing a roof bolt, as he was pushing the bolt into the mine roof, he felt pain/pop in his wrist.
Employee was installing bolting supplies onto the walk-through bolter, as he was handling the supplies, he felt pain in his back as the area was narrow in which he was traveling.
Action to terminate citation 9049085: Employee was attempting to dislodge a roof bolt from the head of a continuous miner, as ee was pulling on the bolt, a piece of the bolt struck him in the side of the head.
College temp. employee was taking water line out of a doorway in an arch. As ee was handling materials, ee pinched hand between the water line and coal rib.
Employee was lifting a belt top frame off of his golf cart, he felt pain in his back as he was lifting. At the request of MSHA, modified to 7 days before returned to work.
Employee was walking to a concrete pump, while walking he stepped on a rake causing it to hit him in the mouth, busting his upper lip. He received 3 stitches.
Employee was injured installing a roof bolt into the mine roof, by pushing the roof bolt into the drill hole.
Employee was removing a belt roller and he pinched his finger between the roller and the mounting frame. He received sutures for the laceration.
Employee was grabbing a bundle of plates for the pinner, while grasping them he felt his finger pop.
Employee was operating the continuous miner (CM) and he noticed a large piece of draw rock resting on the top of the CM. He was attempting to remove the draw rock and the rock broke loose, sliding toward the employee and striking and fracturing his left foot. He started missing time on 7/31/2013.
Employee was operating a walk through bolter and as he was installing a roof bolt he felt pain in his shoulder, while pushing the roof bolt into the drilled hole. Starting missing time on 1-2-14.
Employee was adjusting and repositioning the forks on a diesel low trac. Unaware that his finger was placed in a pinch point, the employee let go of the fork to allow it to set into position. As a result, he pinched the tip of his left ring finger between the fork and the frame of the low trac.
Employee was attempting to disconnect the water hose from the section feeder, he was unaware that the water hose was currently under pressure from the main water line. While disconnecting the hose, he was struck with the hose causing pain to his left shoulder. He started missing time on Wednesday 3/27/2013.