Employee had a cable tied to a mantrip pulling it during a section move. The cable became caught on a pallet of rock dust and caused the cable to become tight and striking him on the upper left arm and ribs. Employee worked until 4-5-12 when he saw the Dr. and was taken off work.
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Showing all 21The employee was attempting to cross a belt that was not running and when he stepped on the belt, the belt accidentally started and he lost balance hitting his head on a piece of metal across the belt and then had to jump off the belt. The employee returned to work the next shift but later diagnosed with a break in a vertebrae and broken ribs. Employee continues to work.
EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING THE MINE ON A MAN TRIP WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF OF THE SEAT HURTING HIS RIGHT ARM AND SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 10-11-2010.
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS ON THE MAN TRIP, COMING TO THE SURFACE, IT BOUNCED HIM AND HURT HIS BACK.
SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR STATED HE RAN OVER A CRIB BLOCK AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE CAR CANNOPY.
TWO MEN WERE RIDING A GOLF CART TOWARD THE MINE PORTAL DOWN GRADE WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AND THEY RAN THE GOLF CART INTO A GRAVEL PILE.
TWO MEN WERE RIDING IN A GOLF CART TOWARD THE MINE PORTAL DOWN GRADE WHEN THEIR BRAKES FAILED AND THEY RAN THE GOLF CART INTO A GRAVEL PILE.
EE was riding on the mantrip (Johnson Industries) when he struck his head on a roof bolt plate that was hanging from the roof.
EE was operating a battery scoop when a nylon rope hanger which was hanging from a roof bolt plate lacerated the EE's nose requiring sutures.
EE caught right foot between the mantrip and the coal rib. Medical treatment was provided which required stitches and no splitting of fractures.
EE strained his neck when he trammed a shuttle car up onto the boom and when he backed off was jarred.
Per Safety Dept, EE was working near Mobile Bridge Carrier when running machine hit EE on the foot. Mine was on Winter Break from Nov. 23 through Nov. 29th No lost days for EE.
A conveyor belt broke on the refuge conveyor system at Sapphire Coal Mine. The conveyor belt struck the EE knocking him to the ground.
Employee was struck by ram car and suffered a laceration that required stitches.
Employee alledges he was hurt on 7/24/2008 when he jumped off a mantrip. He began missing work on 8/5-2008.
Employee was operating a mantrip and steering wheel caugh and spun around catching his right hand. He suffered a fractured bone to his hand.
Employee was struck by a chain in the back of the head that required stitches.
When preparing to enter the mine, the excellerator stuck on the buggy while in reverse. The 3 men on board had to evacuate the buggy as it was going to hit a concrete structure and possibly cause a serious or fatal injury.
Employee reports that he was standing with his hands on the belt structure "looking up the belt line" when a belt splice caught his coverall sleeve. In order to free himself, he jerked with enough force that he dislocated his right shoulder.
Driver overturned loaded coal truck.
Employee was struck by a scoop and suffered a laceration to his left lower leg that required stitches.