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May 21, 2024 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pushing up a bolt using the wrench. Bolt was a 6 foot resin bolt. First bend went in the roof. Employee straightened and moved plate down. When EE applied up pressure the plate slipped on the bolt and employee did not have time to leave go of the plate. EE's thumb got pinched between the plate and roof. Resulting in a laceration and fracture of the left thumb

January 12, 2024 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE1 was assisting EE2 adjust head on oper. side. They were done adjusting head. EE1 told EE2 to lower head. EE1 verbally verified EE's hands are clear to EE 2. EE2 lowered head slowly about one foot when EE1 said "Whoa Stop". The long arm contacted EE1 left pinky and ring finger. EE2 started bolter up to free EE1 fingers that were pinched in canopy post and long arm.

October 14, 2021 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was adding second drill steel to set and a finger was pinched between the coupler and the steel in the roof. On 10/22/21, the treating specialist advised miner to stay home to prevent infection to injury.

November 16, 2020 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a 6-foot roof bolt into the mine roof. When the bolt was being pushed up to the first bend, it rotated and caused a laceration to the palm of the employee's right hand just below the pointer finger. Employee received 4 sutures to close the wound.

July 15, 2015 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trouble shooting a valve body on a joy miner. When he lowered the heads of the machine they contacted the bottom causing the rear of the machine to lower onto his foot causing three (3) broken toes and lacerations to two (2) of his toes

July 24, 2014 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The roof bolter stood on the head of bolter to insert resin and bolt in a 9 ft high area. He asked another operator to raise wrench up with head to push the bolt into roof. After pushing the bolt up, the assisting operator began lowering the head. The victim's foot which was still on the drill head frame became pinched between the frame and hydraulic fitting of the machine.

December 9, 2013 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was drilling a bolt hole into the roof near the rib to install a roof bolt. While lowering the drill head, a corner of the drill head struck the man on the upper leg.

August 2, 2013 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

The man was lowering the roof bolter drill head to remove drill steels from the roof. The man reached for the drill steels before they had stopped spinning. His glove became caught on the drill steel coupler and twisted his hand.

May 22, 2013 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

The man was inserting a roof bolt in the roof. The bolt was bent to be able to insert into the roof. While pushing on the bolt to straighten it, the bolt spun around causing the man's wrist to twist.

May 2, 2013 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was bending a roof bolt and installing the bolt in the roof bolter chuck. While straightening the bolt, the plate slid down the bolt and pinched his finger between the plate and chuck.

October 2, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man was roof bolting when a drill steel stuck in the roof. He put his hand over the drill head when the steel fell out of the roof and struck him on the hand.

February 6, 2012 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was lifting belt structure with a lifting jack. While lowering the jack, the man's hand slipped off the handle and the handle struck him on the lip. Report filed for medical treatment only(Stitches)

January 18, 2012 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The man was pushing a 6 ft resin bolt into the drill hole when he felt a pain in his shoulder.

December 1, 2011 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was cleaning coal off the bottom with the continuous miner just outby the cut that was partially mined. As he was cleaning and positioning to enter the left side of the cut, the right side of the tail contacted him in the hip area.

August 22, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working as a roof bolter operator, the man stated that he developed pain in his back.

July 21, 2011 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was attempting to separate 2 drill steels that were stuck together. As he was raising and lowering the drill head to loosen the drill steels, he twisted his wrist.

August 4, 2010 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The man was roof bolting when a drill steel became lodged in the roof. As he was attempting to dislodge it, the drill steel fell from the drill steel hole and struck the man on the thumb. Report filed for medical treatment only.

July 29, 2010 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man had his hand on the boom arm of the roof bolter and as the boom raised he caught he finger between the boom arm and canopy.

July 2, 2010 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was tramming the roof bolter out of a working place from the operator's compartment. The man had his arm resting on the corner of the compartment. As he turned the machine, it moved close to the rib and he pinched his arm between the machine and the rib.

February 20, 2010 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man attempted to remove by hand a drill steel stuck in the mine roof without success. While preparing to add a second steel into the bolter chuck to raise into the stuck steel, the man inadvertently raised the drill head and caught his finger between the chuck and the drill steel.

January 14, 2010 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was tramming the continuous miner to prepare to mine coal. He went to side ofminer to move the miner cable. While moving the cable, the machine moved slightly as he moved the tram controls. The man pinched his hand between the remote box and rib as miner contacted remote box.

November 19, 2009 PA · Coal apprentice, trainee MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

The man was lying under a feeder burning with a torch when a piece of slag went into his ear. The man worked in regular job until 12-1-09 when he reported off.

November 6, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was putting the drill steel in the roof bolter chuck when the drill steel broke and struck the man on the hand.

October 2, 2009 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE started to walk along side of the roof bolter while the machine was being trammed and the EE got his leg caught between the rear of the machine and the rib.

July 20, 2009 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was burning with a torch when a sprak went in his ear. He continued working until 7/24/09 when he missed a day of work.

June 1, 2009 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

The man was operating a Hilti-Drill to drill a hole to set a belt head. His finger struck the drill bit, lacerating his finger. The man received stitches in his finger. Report filed for medical treatment only.

May 27, 2009 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A bolter drill steel popped out of the drill head, bounced back, striking him in his face.

February 13, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The man was attempting to remove a drill steel from the roof when he pinched his finger between the drill head and the roof.

July 11, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A bolter drill steel broke striking the employee on his left temple requiring a couple sutures.

June 14, 2008 PA · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by flying object

He was sitting in the shuttle car while it was being loaded. A piece of rock flew from the tail of the miner and struck the man on the chest.

June 12, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was drilling a hole in the roof at an angle when the drill steel coupler broke. The drill steel struck the man on the lip.

May 30, 2008 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The man was cutting bottom with the continuous miner, when a piece of material flew back and struck the man on the safety glasses. The material damaged the glasses and embedded in his right eye.

February 6, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was installing a roof bolt and while turning and reaching to activate the rotation control, he felt a pain in his lower back.

December 3, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was installing a roof bolt when it bent, spun around, and struck the man on the right hand.

November 9, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The man was lowering the stab jack when his left foot slipped and was struck by the jack. Medical treatment only.

March 8, 2007 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured EE was holding onto drill steel with up pressure on head. He was attempting to drop head to change bit end. Steel broke in 2 pieces. Top part remained in roof & other part in drill head. Upward pressure abruptly raised to roof injuring thumb.

January 9, 2007 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was reaching into the automatic dump. The flap fell shut on his fingers, crushing them.

January 11, 2006 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DUE TO LOW CEILING HEIGHTS, INJURED EE HAD 2 BENDS IN 4' RESIN GROUTED ROOFBOLTER. UPON UTILIZING DRILL HEAD UP PRESSURE TO ASSIST BOLT INSTALLATION, ROOF BOLT BEARING SLIPPED OFF DRILL HEAD STRIKING EE'S GLOVED RIGHT HAND.

November 3, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON HIS FACE BY DRILL STEEL THAT WAS STUCK IN DRILL HOLE. STEEL SUDDENLY DISLODGED, STRIKING EE & CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT CHEEK, REQUIRING 7 SUTURES FOR CLOSURE.

October 8, 2005 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED PERSON WAS INSTALLING A RESIN GROUTED ROOF BOLT WHEN HE INADVERTENTLY PINCHED TWO FINGERS OF HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLT BEARING PLATE AND THE ROOF. HE SUSTAINED OPEN FRACTURES OF THE MIDDLE AND RING FINGERS ON HIS LEFT HAND WHICH WILL REQUIRE HIM TO LOSE TIME FROM WORK.

August 19, 2005 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While operating roof bolter employee dropped drill boom on right knee causing large bruise with contusion.

August 10, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE REACHING BEHIND ROOF BOLTING MACHINE TO MOVE TRAILING CABLE. HIS LEFT HAND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN BOLTING MACHINE AND RIB. HE RECIEVED INJURY REQUIRING 4 STITCHES

June 22, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING CANOPY JACK TO FACILITATE SLIDING OF METAL ROOF MAT ONTO DRILL HEAD WHEN HIS FINGER WAS PINCHED BY TELESCOPING CANOPY JACK SEGMENTS.

May 9, 2005 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Continous Miner was tramming in reverse direction. Injured employee reached to move cable/h20 line from rear of machine. Finger was caught between miner and line post.

April 19, 2005 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by flying object

While drilling hole for roof bolt EE got piece of foreign object in eye. Had to get medical treatment with prescription eye drops.

June 24, 2004 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured person was pushing a roof bolt (resin) into a bolt hole in the roof with a wrench in the chuck of the roof bolter. The bolt started bending and slipped out of wrench striking him on left wrist. He sustained a fractured left wrist.

December 15, 2003 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
RoxCoal Inc · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED PERSON HAD FINISHED BOLTING THE FACE OF #2 ENTRY AND WAS PREPARING TO LIFT THE FOOT JACK WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF FALLING DRAW SLATE. THIS SLATE HIT HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDE R. HE SUSTAINED A CRACKED LEFT SCAPULA. HE WAS LOCATED IN A ROOF BOLTED AREA WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

November 29, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING OR GRINDING ON A SHUTTLE CAR AND A PIECE OF METAL GOT IN HIS EYE.

February 29, 2000 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

REACHING FOR A ROOF BOLTER STEEL, PIECE OF ROCK BROKE OFF FROM ROOF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER REQUIRING STITCHES TO LEFT FINGER.

February 28, 2000 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
Rox Coal Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHILE OBSERVING THE PASS BEFORE THE FINAL PUSH OUT THE MINER HELPER WAS STRUCK BEHIND THE LEFT LEG BY A FALL OF RIB FROM #91 COAL BLOCK. THIS RESULTED IN A BRUISE TO LEFT CALF MUSCLE AND ACHILLES TENDON OF LEFT LEG.

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