Employee backed 777 rock truck into loader. Employee worked the rest of the ten hour shift, and did not tell anyone, on the job, that was hurting. Employee stated went to the doctor the next day 02/18 for neck and back pain. Employee called into office today 02/21 and reported the injuries.
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Showing all 8While descending the haul road, the brake pedal became spongy and the truck wouldn't slow down. The driver steered the truck into the ditch and then hit the escape tamp. The truck traveled up the escape ramp and then over the hill. The truck came to rest at the bottom of the hill on the lower road.
EE was operating a 775 rock truck, hauling coal. He said as he approached the parking lot, the truck started to slide and gain momentum. He stated that it slid around and overturned onto the off-side of the truck.
Employee was operating loader. Employee backed over auger hole and hurt his back.
Employee was operating Caterpillar 988 Loader. Employee was backing out of a pit of coal when the loader "jerked."
Employee backed rock truck through berm and over highwall. Employee jumped from truck, breaking his leg.
OPERATOR HIT THE TOE ROCK WITH 990 LOADER STOPPING LOADER SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY.
EE BACKED TRUCK UNDER LOADER TO BE LOADED. FIRSTBUCKET CONTAINED LARGE ROCK IN DIRT & WAS DUMPEDBEFORE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED. BACK STRUCKSIDE OF BED THROWING DRIVER AGAINST DOOR & STEER ING WHEEL.