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September 22, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Rio Group, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was moving toward the roof bolter when his knees buckled causing a sprain/strain of lower lumbar region.

August 8, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading supplies, bent over and picked up some half headers injuring lower back.

August 1, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Rio Group, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping miner man move miner. While pulling cable, the employee bent over to grab a pull rope. Resting his right hand on top of the miner, the miner began to tram causing the employee's right hand to be pinned against the top.

July 20, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was operating the Mac 8 mantrip when it stopped tramming. When he was checking the batteries one of the battery covers popped off & got battery acid in his eyes.

May 23, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rio Group, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hanging curtain standing on an oil can. It tipped over causing him to strain/pull a muscle in his back.

May 2, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling cable off of reel and stained lower lumbar region.

April 17, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Running shuttle car toward face, hit hole and strained his back.

March 2, 2006 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rio Group, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stumbled against a pallet of rockdust injuring his tailbone area.

February 13, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was sitting in mantrip when the brakes malfunctioned and smashed employee's finger between the seat and batteries.

February 13, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Manbus was leaving the surface when the brakes malfunctioned and the box containing the SCSRS fell striking employee in the right arm.

February 4, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting the uni-hauler on charge when a piece of rock fell and struck him in the head and back of neck.

January 11, 2006 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING BITS ON MINER & STRUCK FINGER WITH HAMMER.

January 10, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rio Group, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Put scoop on charge and the scoop rolled over the employee's foot.

December 13, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

In the #6 entry in the face, Employee was pulling on or pull rope attached to the miner cable, straining back.

July 13, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Hanging miner cable; pulled muscle in back.

June 21, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING UP A BOLT FOR THE NEXT HOLE NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS & HIT HIM ON THE HEAD, RIGHT SHOULDER & RIGHT LEG.

April 23, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Rio Group, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a Mac-8 mantrip when he lost the wheel and it slipped from his hand injuring his wrist.

February 9, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The ee was cutting a piece of his knee pad when he cut his thumb requiring stitches.

February 7, 2005 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNLOADING ROOF BOLTS OFF BOLTER. OFF-LOADING ROOF BOLTS - LEG GOT CAUGHT IN MATERIAL, TWISTING RIGHT KNEE.

January 19, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock fell striking the employee's right hand.

January 3, 2005 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Shoveling belt 3 head & 2b belt. Employee hurt back picking up rocks and putting them in the breakthrough.

October 5, 2004 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS MAKING A BELT SPLICE AND CUT HIS RIGHT THUMB.

September 13, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on a piece of equipment when wrench slipped and ee struck his right hand causing a knot to surface.

August 30, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PIECE OF RUB RAIL FROM CONTINUOUS MINER STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN FOOT.

July 8, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rio Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Piece of rock fell and hit employee on shoulder.

May 27, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING MINER CABLE; HANGING CABLE AGAINST RIB.

May 24, 2004 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rio Group Inc · Fall from ladders

HANGING LINE CURTAIN, FELL FROM LADDER INJURING LOWER BACK.

May 11, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING CONVEYOR MOTOR WITH SLATE BAR & MOTOR SLIPPED DOWN PINCHING THUMB AGAINST THE FRAME WHICH ALSO CAUSED HIM TO PULL A LOWER BACK MUSCLE.

May 4, 2004 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ON MINER CABLE, PULLED LOWER BACK MUSCLE.

May 3, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rio Group Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO HELP REPLACE TORQUE SHAFT.

April 29, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Group Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS INJURING EE'S LEG.

April 24, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Group Inc · Struck by falling object

Piece of rock fell from top hitting employee's hand.

April 12, 2004 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Rio Group Inc · Struck against a moving object

Driver Said truck jumped out of grear going down bottom steep truck would not stop. asked about braces owner said they had put new brakes on recently.

April 7, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Rio Group Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Strain tendonitis in left elbow.

March 10, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Rio Group Inc · Struck by falling object

Rock fell from roof 12' high, struck ee in head and shoulder forcing him to the ground, he has cuts on his face and forehead and complaining about shoulder hurting.

March 8, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rio Group Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING ON LOADER, THE EE SLIPPED ON OIL SPOT, HIT HIS HEAD & FELL TO THE GROUND ON HIS RT. SIDE. THERE WAS KNOT ON THE RT. EYEBROW, HE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT HIS RT. SHOULDER & ARM.

January 30, 2004 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rio Group, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

OFFICER GOT OUT OF HIS VEHICLE TO RELEAVE HIMSELF. FEET SLIPPED ON ICE/SNOW COVERED ROAD & HE FELL. HE INJURED HIS HIP WHEN HE FELL.

December 4, 2003 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group Inc · Struck by falling object

Rub rail off side fell off side of miner on right foot.

September 2, 2003 WV · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Rio Group Inc · No Value Found

OVERTURNED FRONT END LOADER; JUMPING OFF THE SIDE OF IT.

August 22, 2003 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NO VALUE FOUND
Rio Group Inc · No Value Found

INJURY WAS COMP DOWN STEP OFF LOADER AND SLIP AND HIT ON HIS BACK.

June 25, 2003 WV · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Rio Group Inc · No Value Found

GETTING ROOF BOLT TO BE PUT IN TOP.

June 20, 2003 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rio Group Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING A BOX OF RESIN TO PUT ON ROOF BOLT MACH.

May 13, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NO VALUE FOUND
Rio Group Inc · No Value Found

PUTTING LID ON SCRUBBER ON JOY 12-12 MINER AND THE LID SMASHED THE EE'S 4TH FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

April 21, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman NO VALUE FOUND
Rio Group Inc · No Value Found

TWISTED BACK PUTTING CONVEYOR MOTOR ON MINER.

April 7, 2003 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator NO VALUE FOUND
Rio Group Inc · No Value Found

IN THE RIGHT BREAKS BETWEEN 3 AND 4 EE HAD HIS HAND IN THE VISE FOR THE HANDS OFF ONT HE ROOF BOLTER, WHEN HE PASSED THE WRONG LEVER AND CLAMPED HIS LEFT HAND.

March 4, 2003 WV · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Rio Group Inc · No Value Found

STEPPING OFF OF ROOF BOLTER AND TWISTED ANKLE.

February 19, 2003 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator NO VALUE FOUND
Rio Group Inc · No Value Found

WHILE THE EE WAS OPERATING THE MUSTANG LOADER, CLEANING TRACKS, THE LOADER TURNED OVER. THE EE'S LEG CAME OUT OF THE PROTECTED AREA THUS RESULTING IN A FRACTURED ANKLE. HE WAS WEARING A SEAT B ELT.

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