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July 30, 2014 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was dipping water and bending over and strained his back. He continued to work at his regular job and then started missing work on 8/30/2014 due to his back not getting any better.

July 15, 2014 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was helping tighten the low structure when a crib block flew out and struck him on the left shin. Has been diagnosed with a fracture.

June 16, 2014 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was standing beside the flat bed truck when another employee was attempting to unload a ram car boom jack. The jack spun around on truck and fell off truck and one end of the jack struck the employees left foot. Fractured foot.

May 29, 2014 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling feeder cable out of the way and into a break and strained his back.

May 15, 2014 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While moving a belt rail, the rail caught the skin between the thumb and index finger and cut him, 3 sutures required.

May 5, 2014 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was getting a stuck rock out of a belt-drive chute, as he had a hold of the rock, it dropped down and caught his left 4th and 5th digit fingers between the rock and the belt scraper bracket and cut both fingers. Sutures were required.

April 9, 2014 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICI Contract employee strained his back while shoveling the lolo structure.

March 27, 2014 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting miner cable and waterline and hanging it to the top and strained his back and shoulders.

March 13, 2014 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was picking up a main pump for a roof bolter and the motor shaft cut his left hand between the thumb and index finger. 5 sutures were required.

February 21, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading timbers from a scoop bucket and strained himself in the groin area. Started missing work on 3/5/2014 due to swelling and complications that will require surgery.

January 27, 2014 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading timbers from a scoop bucket and 2 of them were frozen together and he strained his groin while trying to pull them out of the bucket. He has been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia which will require surgery. He started missing work on Feb. 12, 2014.

August 22, 2013 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was observing a crew setting roof support beams while his hand was lying on the continuous miner and an employee flipped a beam over and it struck his left 5th finger. Diagnosed with a fractured finger.

August 13, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

Employee was loading crib blocks into the scoop bucket and a crib block rolled back and struck him on the right ankle. Diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his ankle.

August 8, 2013 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a belt on the mine fan and caught his right index finger and middle finger between the pulley and belt and fractured his right index finger and bruised his right middle finger. No Lost time.

July 2, 2013 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was getting a rock off of a curtain and hurt his right arm. Tendon torn and surgery was required. Employee had surgery and started missing work on 7/12/2013.

April 12, 2013 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping put drums on miner and drums rolled onto hand and fractured 2 bones in his hand. Non-displaced stress fractures.

January 18, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained back while pulling and lifting on a ATRS extension. It was just learned that employee did return to work on his next shift and worked 5 days restricted duty before being released to full duty.

November 10, 2012 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pulling a hose off of the rock duster and caught his left hand on a wire and cut his hand. 2 sutures required.

September 26, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hanging a cable and the hanger slipped and cut his right 5th digit finger. Surgery required - started missing work 9/28/2012

August 13, 2012 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck against stationary object

EE was getting a rock from the belt and the rock cut his right middle finger. Sutures were required.

July 16, 2012 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was putting bolts in the #6 tail pieces skirt and the belt started while he was on the belt. Started missing work 7/17/2012.

May 4, 2012 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was putting a bolt in a standoff chain and caught his finger in the hole and pinched the end off. Started missing work 5/7/12.

April 26, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

EE was changing batteries on a scoop and the battery lid dropped down and caught his left thumb. Sutures were required no lost time.

January 18, 2012 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was pulling a roller out from the belt and caught his right pinky finger between the roller and a belt stand. Fractured finger.

January 14, 2012 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a hydraulic jack and felt a "pop" in his right shoulder. Injury is going to require surgery started missing work 1/24/2012

August 31, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by falling object

He was changing a shuttle car tire and dropped tire on thumb. Fractured and required sutures.

July 4, 2011 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving a set of bull gears and caught his left middle finger between the gear and crib and mashed finger. Sutures and medical procedure required.

June 4, 2011 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was attempting to unstick a rope on an outby airlock door and cut his finger on the rope.

January 3, 2011 KY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting and putting in a bottom roller and felt a pain in his shoulder. Had surgery on 4-29-2011. Started missing work 4-29-2011.

December 9, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Stacking concrete block in a brattice and caught thumb between the top and a block. Fractured end of right thumb.

October 19, 2010 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck against stationary object

Pulling rock out of bridge conveyor and cut right 5th digit finger. Started missing work 10/20/2010.

August 2, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE was pulling up cable slack and cut his left arm on a piece of rock, 8 sutures were required.

September 18, 2009 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was unloading crib blocks and hit finger on track rail.

March 11, 2009 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving cribs, got left (4th) little finger caught between 2 crib blocks.

March 4, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a metal band off of a bundle of roof bolts and the band flipped back and his his left eye. He had to have surgery to remove a piece of metal from his eye. Started missing work 3/5/09.

March 1, 2009 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

He was unloading block and felt a pain in his lower back. He started missing work 3/9/09

February 10, 2009 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Stacking rock dust on supply car and hurt back. Started missing work 2/26/09.

January 19, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was taking belts off of an overflow pump and got finger caught between belt and sheave. 6 sutures required.

January 16, 2009 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was leaning a stiff jack against the tailpiece and caught his finger between jack & tailpiece. Sutures were required.

July 17, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was installing a roof strap and the strap twisted around and stuck his left ear. 2 sutures required

April 19, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee had lid off bolt machine, slid lid back on and caught left 4th/little finger between lid and bolt machine.

April 14, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent over to lift piece of wood and felt/heard a popping in lower back area.

March 26, 2008 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

He hurt his back while pulling on a miner cable. "He started missing work 4/11/2008".

February 21, 2008 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee dropped a drill pot onto left hand and cut left 5th fingertip. Sutures required.

January 20, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading belt structure into scoop bucket, and strained lower back.

January 10, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was throwing a track switch outside and twisted his right knee.

December 4, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unloading overcast panels from forklift and 1 panel hit his finger. Sutures required, no lost time.

October 17, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee's arm was slammed in mantrip door.

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