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July 28, 2015 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating #21909 994H Loader. Employee states the loader bucket struck a large rock while loading and stopped the loader immediately. Employee felt a strain in his lower back. on 7/30/2015 employee was treated by Dr. Hill and taken off work for a lower lumbar strain. Employee was released to return to work on 8/3/2015.

October 8, 2014 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated that he was mounting his coal loader and experienced pain in his left wrist.

July 20, 2014 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating #24909 789 Haul Truck. As the loader began to dump the first bucket, employee stated that he was jarred when a rock and material struck the truck bed. Employee stated that he felt pain in his neck, back, and legs. He was transported to CMAC where he was diagnosed with a neck/back strain.

February 5, 2014 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee states he hit a dip in the road at the bottom of the 495 Shovel ramp causing pain to his lower back. Employee was examined by Dr. and taken off work and referred to a neurosurgeon.

December 29, 2013 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating #20548 a D10 Dozer on the dump and Truck #24903 a 789 backed up and struck the cab area jarring the employee. Employee completed his shift and went to Logan Regional Medical Center and was diagnosed with a Thoracic and Cervical Sprain and taken off work till 1/3/2014. Employee was examined by a specialist on 1/3/2014 and taken off work thru 3/3/2014.

January 22, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

1/22/2013 employee advised his truck slid and struck the berm straining his back. Employee was examined by Dr. on 4/4/2013 and diagnosed with a back strain/sprain and an MRI was requested which revealed degenerative disc disease. 7/22/2013 employee started missing work. The insurer having found the injury compensable, this is being reported as a Lost Time Injury.

March 24, 2012 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was backing up to be loaded and backed into the wall and was jarred. After an investigation was completed and medical records were obtained indicating a strain to the neck, shoulder, and contusions to the lower back this incident became reportable as of April 3, 2012.

June 11, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated she hit a hole in the roadway and jarred her neck, shoulder and lower back. Employee missed first shift on 6/13/2011. This accident is now reportable. Unable to obtain any medical records until E.R. Doctor signed off on initial visit.

August 6, 2010 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE backed up to and thru the berm and turned the below listed truck over causing a laceration to his head and left shoulder area. EE was transported to Logan Regional Medical Center by Boone County ambulance where he received 7 sutures to his head 17 sutures to his shoulder and was released.

January 26, 2009 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a 789 Rock Truck and was about to be loaded. A 992 K Loader pulled up to dump into the bed and the loaders front tires encountered a mud seam and three rocks fell out of the bucket and inside the truck bed, jarring the employee. He was diagnosed with a back strain and was scheduled for an MRI on 02-13-09.

August 28, 2008 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was inspecting belt cleaners on the belt head. He couldn't get a good look, so he removed the safety quard to get a better look at the cleaners, while the belt was running. While trying to inspect the cleaner, he slipped and somehow caught his wrist between the roller and a I beam. He jerked away, finding his wrist badly cut.

August 20, 2007 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Hobet Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

End loader lunged backwards, throwing employee forward against the seatbelt. Employee was diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT BEGIN MISSING WORK UNTIL 8/21/07.

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