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April 6, 2017 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company · Struck by flying object

The truck the injured employee was operating, was being loaded and dust came through the window that was rolled down halfway, and employee felt dust go into left eye.

May 26, 2016 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated ran over a piece of rock while operating loader. This caused the loader to jerk back and forth, causing pain to the neck and back. Employee began missing work on 6/27/2016.

December 3, 2014 WV · Coal security guard, watchman POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee driving company truck checking truck dump & gate. A deer ran in front of him - he steered to miss deer & drove into bank - road was wet - muddy.

August 12, 2014 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a 789 CAT truck when his load shifted causing the front of the truck to lift off the ground. The load slid out of the bed of the truck and the front of the truck came back down, jarring the operator. Employee sought medical attention that evening and was referred to a specialist. On 8/20/2014 the employee was taken off work by the specialist.

March 21, 2011 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

was operating scoop, scoop was stuck in soft muddy area. Placed cribbing under bucket to lift scoop. Cribs failed to support the scoop and dropped from cribs suddenly bouncing the operator into the canopy, knocking him unconscious for 2 minutes. operator refused ambulance.

February 13, 2007 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company · Struck by powered moving object

EE was walking across the parking lot as another member was pulling into the parking lot, bumping ee with his personal vehicle. He did not begin missing work until 2/26/07.

November 1, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a coal truck with the bed in the raised position. The coal truck overturned, landing on the left side as he was going around a right hand curve.

April 12, 2006 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EE was bringing truck off drill bench. He lost control of vehicle. Prior to unit rolling over the driver jumped out. Driver hit his head on rock He was transported to ER. Treated with 3 stitches and released. No lost time or restricted.

December 16, 2002 WV · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING INSIDE THE ROCK TRUCK WHILE THE LOADER OPERATOR WAS FILLING HIS BED WITH ROCKS. THE OPERATO PUT TOO LARGE A ROCK IN THE BED AND IT JOLTED THE TRUCK, HURTING HIS BACK.

July 9, 2001 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO LOAD EXPLOSIVES INTO A DRILLED BLASTHOLE. THE OVERHEAD AUGER DESIGNED TO DELIVER BULK BLASTING AGENT INTO THE DRILL HOLE BROKE AT THE COLLAR CONNECTION. AUGER HOUSING STRUCK EE IN BACK OF RIGHT LEG.

September 29, 2000 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Highland Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

MEMBER WAS CLEANING HIGHWALL WITH A 992 G LOADERTHE BUCKET BECAME FOULED & BROKE LOOSE CAUSING HIM TO JUMP IN THE SEAT. HE RECEIVED A BRUISED HIP.

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