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While mining the #3 entry the shuttle car couldn't make the turn to get out of the cut, EE walked to the back of the shuttle car to see if EE could help. The shuttle car pulled forward to reposition to try and make the turn. EE walked in between the shuttle car and the outby rib the operator didn't see EE and pinned EE between the shuttle car and the coal rib.
Employee stated EE was operating a scoop outby the section in preparation to build a stopping. EE was cleaning the scoop roadway with the scoop. In the process of the employee operating the scoop two roof bolts which were laying on the ground came in to the operator's deck of the scoop and struck the injured employee in the back. This incident turned into an LTA on 8/26/2019.
Employee stated ee hit a rut and caused to be thrown up against the canopy of the shuttle car. This employee didn't report this incident to management until the following day.
Employee stated ee was operating the tail motor hauling supplies to the section. The lead motor was pulling the supply cars up an incline, the lead motor stalled and rolled back striking the tail motor. Employee stated ee struck shoulder inside the operators compartment causing pain to shoulder. Note: Employee did not notify management until the 9/8/2017
Day shift production crew was heading to the section. An electrician pulled a motor into the run-around on main line 2. The employee failed to throw the switch and the on coming mantrip took the curve into the motor causing the injured employee to strain their back when the mantrip struck the idle motor.
Day shift production crew was heading to the section. An electrician pulled a motor into the run-around on main line 2. The employee failed to throw the switch and the on coming mantrip took the curve into the motor causing the injured employee to strain neck and back.
Day shift production crew was heading to the section. An electrician pulled a motor into the run-around on main line 2. The employee failed to throw the switch and the on coming mantrip took the curve into the motor causing the injured employee to strain their back when the mantrip stuck the idle motor.
On 6/3/2017 an incident occurred when a track switch was not thrown back to the straight. The On coming day shift crew did not notice the switch thrown to the curve and the mantrip took the curve striking a parked motor. The employee suffered a back strain as a result. Note: Employee did not go on light duty until 6-13-2017