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June 18, 2004 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While bending over to pick up a piece of paper between seats in mantrip van, ee twisted his back. He has had a history of back problems. Reason being late mine has been on vacation shut down.

February 11, 2003 WV · Coal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING HOSE OFF OF FUEL TRUCK. REEL JAMMED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO JERK AND HE HAD HIS BODY IN A TWISTED POSITION. EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

January 30, 2003 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE GOT OFF OF DOZER TO MOVE GUARD AND STEP OUT OF ROADWAY. BOLTS HAD BROKEN AND GUARD FELL OFF OF DOZER. ABOUT 1 HR LATER EE STATED BACK WAS HURTING. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 2-10-03 WHEN AF TER A VISIT TO HEALTH UNIT HE WAS PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

August 28, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MECHANIC WAS INSTALLING FAN GUARD ONTO D8L TRACTOR. HE TWISTED WHILE INSTALLING GUARD INJURYING HIS BACK.

June 28, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING MUD OFF MASTER LINK ON DOZER WITH HAND AND CUT LEFT MIDDLE FINGER WHEN HIT SHARP PIECE OF METAL REQUIRING 3 STITCHES.

June 3, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE SETTING DOWN ON A TRANSMISSION OF A 777, EE REACHED TO GET A (PICK UP) 17 LB SHORT DRIVE AND SPRAINED HIS ARM. (ELBOW)

May 9, 2002 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS STEMMING HOLE FOR SHOT ON BSK-4 JOB SITE,AND GOT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

August 27, 2001 WV · Coal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHUTTING DOOR ON DRILL AND DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF AND HE HIT HIS RIGHT HAND/WRIST AGAINST THE DOOR FRAME RESULTING IN BRUISES.

August 24, 2000 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING UNDER A 758 CAT TRUCK TO INSTALL A VALVE ON THE TRANSMISSION WHILE SQUATTING UNDER THE TRUCKI FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN HE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK HIS LEF T KNEE POPPED.

April 18, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING TORQUE SHAFT OUT OF BIN AT WAREHOUSE ADN STRAINED BACK.

March 21, 2000 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ROCK OUT FROM BETWEEN PUSH ARM AND ROLLER FRAME OF DOZER, AND FELT TIGHTNESS IN MIDDLE PART OF BACK.

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