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July 31, 2015 IL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While driving inby on a 4-man diesel and looking in towards the belt, hit hard hat on the roof. Causing lacerations to head, received stitches.

June 22, 2015 IL · Coal wireman, communications man POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was driving down roadway, when a tractor ahead of him snagged the lifeline. It stretched, broke and the direction cone on lifeline struck him on cheek. (He received stitches)

May 1, 2013 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While driving mantrip out, she was coming through a set of trapsets and started to slide. She struck the trapset and her face struck the steering causing a laceration. ***She began missing work on 05/02/2013***

April 8, 2013 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was on his right knee and using his left foot to operate the mantrip. His right foot got caught between the trailer and the mantrip causing multiple fractures. ***He began missing work on 4/9/2013.***

January 19, 2012 IL · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While tramming the scoop he hit a hole, making him hit his head on the canopy, jamming his neck and right shoulder. He continued to work full time until he was put off work for physical therapy. ** Began missing work 01/30/2012**

August 26, 2011 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The mechanic was in the middle of fixing the foot switch on a golf cart when he dropped his supplies on the cart engaging the tram pedal. EE was pinned between the golf cart and mantrip, deep bruising his right thigh. He was taken to the Doctor and was put off work until Sept. 2, 2011.

May 8, 2010 IL · Coal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

while driving to bottom on golf cart, brakes failed, ran onto rib turning cart over.**started missing 07/12/2010**

April 20, 2009 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

He was riding on a golf cart, when it started to slide, causing the cart to run into a rib and turn over.

April 20, 2009 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

He was riding on a golf cart, when it started to slide, causing the cart to run into a rib and turn over.

October 26, 2007 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS GETTING OUT OF WAY OF GRADER, HIT WIRE MESH AND CUT EAR.

August 7, 2007 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS SHOVELING BELT, WHEN SHOVEL CAUGHT IN BELT AND KICKED BACK OFF VERTICAL BELT ** STARTED MISSING ON 03-05-08**

May 23, 2007 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by falling object

He was driving a ram car when he ran into the rib, knocking a piece of rib loose, which fell into his canopy.**started missing on 06/7/2007**

October 30, 2006 IL · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CROSSING BRIDGE AT SHACK WHEN FRONT WHEEL CAUGHT ON BRIDGE AND SPUN STEERING WHEEL AROUND, HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT ELBOW. ** STARTED MISSING**

July 14, 2006 IL · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by flying object

HE WAS PULLING TRAILER OUT OF MUD, CHAIN BROKE AND CAME BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH WHILE HE WAS SITTING IN OPERATORS SEAT. ** STARTED MISSING ON MONDAY 07/17/06 **

January 26, 2006 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PICKING UP TRASH ON HIS SECTION, WHEN A CAR CABLE STRUCK ON THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD. ** STARTED MISSING ON 07/10/06**

December 1, 2005 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A SCOOP WAS HUNG UP IN A MUD HOLE, AS EMPLOYEE APPROACHED THE SCOOP BUCKET TO SEE IF HE COULD ASSIST, THE SCOOP SLID BACK AND THE BUCKET STRUCK HIS FOOT.

April 7, 2005 IL · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS SCOOPING RIB, WHEN RIB ROLLED INTO CANOPY WITH HIM, PUSHING HIM INTO THE SCOOP,CAUSING HIM TO CUT HIS FOREHEAD

December 16, 2004 IL · Coal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

HE WAS GREASING A TROUGHING ROLLER, HE LAID THE GREASE GUN ON THE GROUND, WHEN HE STOOD BACK UP HE LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL INTO CONVEYOR, PULLING HIS RT. ARM INTO IT.

September 9, 2004 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS GOING TO CHANGE BATTERIES, WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY, CAUSING HIM TO JAM HIS NECK.

November 4, 2003 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS DRIVING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY. THE JOLT MADE HIS TEETH COME TOGETHER HARD, BREAKING ONE TOOTH.

September 16, 2003 IL · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS DRIVING A 3-WHEELER, WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SPIN, HITTING THE BACK OF HIS HAND.

October 2, 2001 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS DRIVING DOWN ROADWAY AND HIT HEAD ON LOW HANGING CABLE CAUSING PAIN IN NECK AND SHOULDER.

November 29, 2000 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck against a moving object

HE RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY AND JAMMED HIS NECK LOWER BACK.

March 24, 2000 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
White County Coal, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

HE WAS BENDING OVER FRONT OF CART WHILE WORKING ON FOOT SWITCH. THE CART BEGAN TO TRAM AND CAUGHT HIS LEG AGAINST THE UNIT 3-WHEELER.

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