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December 20, 2022 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE stopped the mantrip to open a set of airlock doors. The mantrip rolled back and pinched EE's left leg against the door causing a bruise. EE was taken to ER for evaluation and returned to work the next shift. EE worked a partial shift on the 21st and has been on light duty until further evaluation by doctor.

October 6, 2021 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Shuttle car operator missed a turn, had to reverse direction and backed into the mine rib. EE stated EE struck head and hurt back inside canopy. EE did not change seating position before changing direction. EE was brought to the outside and drove self home.

August 28, 2019 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Shuttle car operator said they struck boom of continuous miner with car. The operator reported to foreman some pain in left shoulder. Continued to work, saw a doctor 9/10/2019 to be checked, Doctor determined possible damage in neck shoulder area. Notified on 10/11/2019 operator will be off work awaiting procedure.

November 25, 2013 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Maxium Engineering Contractor's spadman was entering the portal and struck his forehead on the underside of the portal canopy. He stated that he was on his knees when they entered the portal canopy on the two man personnel carrier. The impact caused a laceration above his right eye requiring stitches.

July 27, 2010 VA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating the scoop and placed his left hand in a pinch point location. He turned the scoop to the left, pinching his left hand. His middle and ring finger were mashed by the bumper pad on the machine.

September 8, 2006 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Riding 3-wheel mantrip, he hit his head on mine roof.

August 23, 2006 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Driving 3 wheel mantrip outside, steering wheel kicked out of his hands striking him on the hand.

July 9, 2003 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Patriot Mining, LLC. · Struck by powered moving object

EE REPORTED AS HE GOT OFF HIS 3-WHEELER RIDE IT SOUNDED LIKE BIG MAX MANTRIP STARTING THE ENTRY CROSSCUT AS HE TURNED IT WAS A SHUTTLE CAR. IT WAS LOW IN THIS AREA S/C CAR OPERATOR DID NOT SEE EE BECAUSE OF HIGH AND THE OPERATOR WAS ON OTHER SIDE OF CAR. SHUTTLE CAR HIT HIS RIGHT LEG.

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