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May 6, 2014 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working in water and grout from the drill hole. Employee sustained 3rd degree burns and remains off work for an uncertain period of time.

April 15, 2014 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was carrying a roller when he hit his finger against a timber requiring him to get sutures.

March 28, 2014 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was directing his co-workers when a band was cut holding the prop setters together and the props rolled onto employees foot. Employee sustained a fractured foot and returned to work on restricted duty the following work day.

March 22, 2014 IN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was breaking a steel band when it sprung back cutting his arm. Employee required sutures and returned to work the following work day.

March 20, 2014 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in supply yard loading his equipment when he smashed his finger. Employee required sutures and returned to work the following work day.

March 15, 2014 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was reaching to pick something up when he cut his hand on slag. Employee required sutures and returned to work the following work day.

February 17, 2014 IN · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on a heater when he cut his finger on a piece of metal. Laceration required stitches and employee returned to work the following work day.

November 14, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

hand loading prop onto timber ride & smashed finger between props

November 12, 2013 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was hanging curtain while a co-worker was striking pin steel against the bolter. Co-workers steel flew out of his hand striking employee in the face.

October 17, 2013 IN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a jumper cable when it smacked him in the mouth.

September 20, 2013 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a board when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. At the time of the incident employee didn't take any medical treatment.

September 7, 2013 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting pie pans and when he went to turn he noticed his back hurting.

September 7, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was loading supplies from a pallet when the pallet fell landing on employee's foot. Employee started restricted duty September 13th.

September 6, 2013 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was maintaining the miner when he pulled off the rub rail dropping it on his foot. Employee went to hospital where he was written off work for an uncertain period of time.

August 26, 2013 IN · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was dragging a scrapper when it slipped out of her hand cutting her. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital receiving sutures.

August 24, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Concrete block struck his knee when moving blocks. Resulting in deep bruising of knee.

July 23, 2013 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was dismounting a piece equipment when the cover to the engine compartment fell pinching his finger resulting in a laceration and a fracture. Employee immediately was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital and returned to work the following day.

June 18, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was looking in the motor compartment when the hood was not secured correctly falling on his hand. Employee immediately went to hospital sustaining a fractured hand.

April 22, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was handling the pinner steel when it fell striking his face. Employee went to hospital sustaining abrasions and a fractured nose.

April 4, 2013 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a cover when he felt a pop or grind followed by a sharp pain and burn sensation down his right arm. Doctor ordered on April 6th that he would undergo surgery on April 11th.

April 4, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling coal onto the belt when he felt his shoulder pop. At the time of the incident employee didn't take any medical treatment. Employee has now had to have surgery and will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.

March 14, 2013 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting the miner cable and waterline by himself when he felt a pain shoot down his lower back and leg. Employee went to see a doctor the following Monday, March 18th, where he was placed on restricted duty for an uncertain period of time.

March 5, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was constructing a brattice when he felt his back start to hurt, then told his foreman and on the ride out felt a sharp pain down his leg. Employee continued to work and reported his accident March 19th. Employee has been ordered as of April 5th to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.

February 20, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was lifting and pulling the pinner cable when he strained his right shoulder. Employee came back to work until the 25th. He then went to the doctor where he was placed on restricted duty for an uncertain period of time.

December 18, 2012 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hauler batteries fell off edge of scoop bucket onto a timber, causing the end of the timber to come up and strike the victim in the chest. Victim was taken to the hospital and released with bruising and told to follow up with doctor.

October 29, 2012 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a roller when he felt his back pop. Employee went to Hospital sustaining a strained back and was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.

October 23, 2012 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was grabbing bags of rock dust when he heard a "POP" in his shoulder. Employee went to Good Samaritan hospital sustaining a strained shoulder and was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.

October 13, 2012 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was repairing equipment when the rub rail fell off the miner landing on his foot sustaining a strain/sprain and contusion. Employee immediately came out and went to Good Samaritan where they ordered him to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.

October 4, 2012 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was reaching for materials in which were behind the curtain. While moving the curtain employee didn't realize there was a damaged pie pan on the machine in which cut his arm. Employee went to hospital sustaining a laceration to his arm that required sutures. Employee returned to work the following workday.

September 24, 2012 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a roof bolt when he heard his elbow crack. Employee went to the doctor sustaining a strain/sprain to his arm and may need surgery and will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.

July 3, 2012 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carrying a prop-setter with co-worker, co-worker dropped his end and EE said that it pulled a muscle in his back. He did not want treatment but that he wanted to go home for the day. He called after the holiday and said that his back still hurt so we sent him to the doctor.

March 15, 2012 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating the roof bolter installing a roof bolt when the steel flexed while starting a hole and struck his hand. Employee went to hospital and was order to stay off work for an uncertain period of time.

February 9, 2012 IN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting and handling supplies (Cable Bolts) to the bolters when he pulled his back. He went to Gibson General, then went to Dr. in which ordered him to stay off work for the rest of the week.

January 18, 2012 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was installing rub rail on the miner; rub rail fell off onto employees left foot. Employee was taken to Vincennes ER where he was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.

December 14, 2011 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting/handling the lid on a piece of equipment when his hand slipped pinching his finger. Employee immediately came out and went to Good Samaritan Hospital, sustaining a fracture and laceration. Employee reported back to work next scheduled day of work.

November 15, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was in confined area removing stacked cribs when he was struck by crib blocks that fell from the tailpiece. Employee immediately came out and was seen by doctor sustaining a contusion to his leg. Employee was ordered from doctor to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.

September 8, 2011 IN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was handling 50 lbs. bags of dust; while tossing those bags he strain/sprained his shoulder. Employee was taken to the doctor and was ordered from the doctor to remain off work. Employee needs surgery and will remain off work on Workman's Comp for an uncertain period of time.

September 6, 2011 IN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting and handling supplies and strained/sprained his back. Employee will be off work on doctors orders for an uncertain period of time.

August 17, 2011 IN · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee and coworker was lifting handling an I Beam when he strained/sprained his pelvis. Employee went to a doctor in Mt. Carmel, Illinois and was diagnosed with a hernia. Employee had surgery on September 08, 2011, in which at that time became a reportable accident and will be off on Workman' s Comp for an uncertain period of time.

August 5, 2011 IN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was loading supplies when a stack roof bolts rolled falling onto employees left leg. Injuries resulted in a fracture to his ankle which required surgery. He will be off work for approximately 6-8 weeks.

July 24, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was constructing on the beltline in a flooded area where water got into his boot. The water had a chemical substance in it that didn't react well with his skin resulting in 2nd degree burns. Employee worked throughout his shift and went to Good Samaritan on the 25th, employee will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.

July 13, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a timber when he felt his back go out straining/spraining his back. Employee was transported to hospital and now under doctors care remaining off work for an uncertain period of time.

May 11, 2011 IN · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to close the outby set of doors. The inby set and one of the outby doors were already closed and was closing the second door when his hand was smashed between the outby set of doors. Injuries resulted in lacerations and fractures to his hand.

May 6, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a solid concrete block out of the mud when he strained/sprained his lower back.

April 7, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was handling a crib block when he smashed his finger between the crib block and the bolt resulting in a laceration to his left index finger. Employee will be off work for an uncertain period of time.

March 12, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was taking a rock off of the miner when the rock smashed his finger in between the rock and the rib resulting in a fracture.

February 23, 2011 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck by a high line on his lower back, making him fall to the ground. Employee didn't complain of any severe back pain and was just treating it at home. The accident occurred on January 31, 2011, although he didn't go to the doctor the day of and wasn't taken off work until February 23, 2011 by doctors orders.

February 18, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was complaining of pain and popping in his shoulder. Continued to work until it kept getting worse and went to the doctor a week in half later. Is currently off of work under doctors orders.

January 12, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Five Star Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was picking up trash from the beltline when a metal band came in contact with his forearm resulting in a laceration that required sutures to close.

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