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March 12, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working on a loader and the employee bent over at the waist to pick up a socket that was laying on the ground. When he stood up he felt a sharp pain in his back.

March 7, 2012 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

While changing out rollers on a belt line, EE struck a sharp piece of metal with his right forearm, resulting in a cut requiring 6 stitches. Collins returned to work the same day.

October 19, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS REPLACING A LEAKING COOLANT HOSE AND THE HOSE CAME LOOSE AND SPRAYED HIS RIGHT HAND WITH OPERATING TEMP COOLANT

June 27, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Try to lift 4 inch water with water still in it. EE either strain himself or rupture his self.

May 2, 2011 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While pulling at a hose, EE stated that he had hurt his back. The preliminary diagnosis was a muscle strain.

March 26, 2011 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated that while fueling equipment, he was dragging the fuel hose in the mud when he felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen. He did not go to the doctor until 3/30/2011. He stated that he had a Hernia but did not and has not had it repaired. This is a Partial Permanent Disability.

March 17, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While jacking up a 777 rock truck the fitting in the 100 ton ram (jack) came out of ram hitting employee in the head & chest knocking him unconscious.

February 19, 2011 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While helping unload belt structure pulled a muscle in left arm and chest area.

February 9, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was unloading tools off green service trk and was putting a vise on another service trk. He dropped a vise on left hand, smashing the ring finger.

January 26, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MECHANIC WAS CHECKING SQUEALING NOISE ON JOB FOREMAN TOYOTA PICKUP. HE WAS SPINNING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WITH HIS LEFT HAND. WITH HIS THUMB ON THE RIM HIS GLOVE CAUGHT SOMETHING ON THE BACK AND PULLED HIS THUMB INTO ONE OF THE HOLES ON THE RIM. HIS THUMB STOPPED ON THE BRAKE CALIPER AND THE WHEEL KEPT TURNING. HIS THUMB WAS MASHED AS A RESULT.

January 20, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was unhooking a cable from a coal truck that was stuck, the cable was twisted and when it was released, it came back and hit EE in the upper part of his left eye.

December 7, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While changing a level wine on #15 car, EE and another EE were helping lift level wine. He strained his lower back.

December 2, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up 2 bundle of roof plates and put on bolter. Started bolting put up 3 rows back started hurting, burning in lower back.

October 23, 2010 KY · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The ring finger on his left hand was pinched between two pieces of metal. When screen was rotated around, finger was caught. There was no conditions that contributed to accident.

October 15, 2010 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling on metal pole on the highline supply sled when the weld broke hitting him in the face.

September 20, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was manufacturing a guard and guard slipped and smashed right middle finger. X-ray showed that the finger is hairline fracture.

August 16, 2010 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was hanging up mier cable when he felt a sharp pain between his shoulder blades.

August 11, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing the water pump from a D11 dozer and the pump slipped out of his hand, catching his hand between the water pump and frame.

July 16, 2010 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing batteries on scoop. Cut top of hand and got battery acid in the cut along with rust.

June 30, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Mechanic was changing a tooth on a loader when the tooth fell off and landed on his foot.

May 14, 2010 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When getting into service truck, EE reached for the grab rail to pull himself into the truck. When he did he felt a sharp tear like pain in his right shoulder. EE did not mention this incident until a few days later when he sought medical attention.

September 23, 2009 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting belt structure and experienced back strain.

September 10, 2009 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading bolt supplies on roof bolter and cut left thumb on plates

June 11, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Employee was taking last clamp off hose on a D11 Dozer when the metal end of the hose popped off and struck the mechanic in the forehead

June 3, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Putting wet brakes on 488 Scoop on 6/3/09, stained back (lower) and came in to work on 6/4/09, loaded shear hub for feeder with help and felt burning in neck and sharp pain in low back.

March 14, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing a 992G Cat wheel loader tooth. When picking up the loader tooth he strained/pulled a muscle in his lower left stomach area.

March 5, 2009 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Was making brace for generator. While wrapping and untangling cable around brace, EE felt a sharp pain in his shoulder.

March 4, 2009 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Was pushing crib blocks under miner when he felt a pull in lower back.

February 6, 2009 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping upon the excavator. He was holding onto the handrail stepping up on the excavator. When he stepped up and put weight on his leg his knee gave away.

January 28, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing hoist lines under radiator on D11R, hoses were under tension, came loose striking right hand and wrist.

January 21, 2009 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While opening loader door, it stuck and employee pulled something in his lower back.

January 14, 2009 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down off the Dozer when he lost his footing. When he grabbed to catch his balance he hurt his arm/shoulder.

January 12, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Muddy boots and ladder bent.

December 8, 2008 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While hanging miner cable across break through employee pushed cable upward, cable came back causing him to twist. He then felt pain in his lower back.

December 1, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Pre-shifted his truck and then went to wipe off the mirror. The truck had welding done on the bed over the weekend. A piece of metal was left hanging down and injured hit his head on the metal cutting his head.

November 10, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While installing a bottom roller hanger the bottom roller hanger slipped catching EE middle finger between the hanger and the belt rail resulting in his fingernail having to be removed an dstitches in the end of his finger.

September 22, 2008 WV · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Leaned over to get a pin out of the pin box on a highwall miner. Felt a pain in his back.

September 8, 2008 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Injury was removing a faulty temperature sensor when hot coolant dispersed from the radiator burning his right shoulder/side.

September 6, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injury was attempting to replace a bad roller on a dozer when the roller slipped. Trying to catch the roller, he pulled his back muscle.

August 16, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing hood on D9 dozer and pulled muscle in neck & back. Reason for delay in reporting - was not told of accident until 8/25/2008.

July 26, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Frasure Creek Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Taking transmission filter off of 988H. Spun the filter off and fell into bucket and pinched finger. Worked his full shift on 7/26/08 came in on 7/28/08 worked a couple of hours and went to the doctor. Took off 7/29/08, came back to work on 7/30/08.

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