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July 28, 2015 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee states he was adding hydraulic fluid to #11301 D8 R dozer at the Bragg Fork Impoundment. The employee slipped and fell 6 feet 3 inches to the ground. Employee was transported to CAMC General by Air Evac. Employee was admitted and diagnosed with back and neck pain and released on 7/31/2015 and referred to a Specialist.

June 16, 2015 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee states he was dismounting #20603 D11 dozer and his foot slipped on the bottom step. Employee struck the lower right side of his body on the lower step. On 06/22/2015 employee went to Logan Regional Medical Center and was treated by Dr. and diagnosed with herniated discs C-5 thru C-7 and bulging discs L-3 thru L-5 and taken off work.

February 26, 2015 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee dismounted his loader to check the coal and slipped on ice and fell straining his right shoulder. Employee was treated at Health Plus on 2/28/2015, 3/23/2015, 4/16/2015, and 4/30/2015 by Dr. Employee was taken off work 5/1/2015 with a contusion to his right shoulder and referred to an orthopedic specialist.

January 17, 2015 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting #11301 D8 dozer on the refuse area and his foot slipped and he fell on his back and right hip. Conditions at the time of the incident were wet and muddy. Employee was diagnosed with Lumbago and taken off work on 06/17/2015.

June 13, 2014 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting a D-10 Dozer. He stated that his foot slipped off of the bottom step and he fell to the ground. The ground in this area was level, dismounting hand rail and steps were in good condition. Employee was wearing his gloves and hard hat at the time of the fall.

April 17, 2014 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I went to the tool room to get a new tip and nozzle for my welder, and I got tangled up in the torch hoses, and fell out of the tool room on to the ground. After getting up something popped in my back and that is when I tried to walk the pain out but it didn't help and I decided to go to the Emergency Room to get checked out.

February 27, 2014 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling power cable to put on the tub at the Dragline. His right foot slipped twisting his lower back. On 2/28/2014 employee went to Logan Regional Medical Center and was examined by Dr. and diagnosed with a Lubosacral Strain and taken off work and referred to a specialist.

January 23, 2014 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped back away from #23501 993K Loader after dismounting and stepped on frozen rock and fell backwards to the ground. Employee felt pain in lower back and groin area. Employee was transported to CAMC General and examined by E.R. Physician. Employee was diagnosed with a muscle strain to the back and taken off work for three days.

October 24, 2013 WV · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states that he slipped after stepping to the ground from #23207 16M Grader. Employee states he fell on his left side injuring his left shoulder, elbow and hip. Employee was examined by Dr. on 12/3/2013 and diagnosed with a strain/sprain of the left hip and lower lumbar. 12/3/2013 was the employee's first day away from work and is now a Lost Time Injury.

July 27, 2013 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee states he was dismounting his dozer a D11 R and slipped on the step beside the engine compartment and fell between the dozer and tracks. On 7/28/2013 employee was treated at Boone Memorial Hospital by Dr. and diagnosed with a lower lumbar and left shoulder strain and taken off work. This is now a lost time injury.

July 27, 2013 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

7/27/2013 employee advised that he jumped from the push arm on dozer injuring his back and right knee. 7/29/2013 employee went to Med Express and was treated for a lumbar strain relating to a prior injury including degenerative disc disease. 9/11/2013 employee started missing work. The insurer having found this injury compensable, this is being reported as a Lost Time Injury.

May 6, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was inside the 1570 Dragline and slipped and fell down steps injuring his hip and lower back. Employee was treated by Dr. on 5/8/2013 and was taken off work with a lumbar strain. This is now a lost time injury.

May 2, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

5/2/2013 employee advised he slipped and fell crossing over a lift jack on a dozer injuring his neck/shoulder. 5/5/2013 he went to ARH Emergency Room and was examined by Dr. and released. 5/6/2013 he went to Dr's office and taken off work with a neck strain. The insurer having found this injury compensable, this is being reported as a Lost Time Injury.

April 29, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in a hole and twisted his left knee and hip. Employee did not miss any work until 9/25/2013 when surgery was performed to repair a torn meniscus of his left knee.

March 8, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was sitting down under a belt and grabbed hold of the structure to stand up and his left knee popped and he fell to the ground. An MRI revealed on 4/15/2013 that the employee had a tear of the medial cartilage or meniscus in his left knee and is off work and is now a lost time injury.

February 7, 2013 WV · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in a hole and twisted his left knee. Employee was diagnosed with a torn meniscus and continued to work until 5/10/2013 at which time surgery was performed to repair the tear. This is now a lost time injury.

January 14, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped off platform and did not see a 1" X 16" bolt. Employee slipped and fell striking his right arm and elbow on a junction box. Employee was transported to CAMC General and was given x-rays with negative results and released. Employee went back to CAMC General and was taken off work due to swelling. Severe contusion and strain.

October 25, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated he was taking a hubcap off a Komatsu 630E and slipped and fell to the ground injuring his left hip and right knee. Employee's family physician referred him to St. Marys Occupational Health Center. Dr. diagnosed him with a sciatic nerve issue on his left hip and sprained right knee and took him off work.

July 23, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was descending the steps on the HD325 fuel truck and he slipped and caught himself with his right arm straining his right shoulder and neck. Employee completed his shift and went to Williamson Memorial Hospital and was taken off work for a possible pulled muscle.

April 4, 2012 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from machine

While a customer was loading a 50' long and 30" tall section of pipe, it struck the driver knocking him off the high flat trailer.

March 11, 2012 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee placed a ladder on the right rear track of a D-11 R dozer. Employee climbed up the unsecured ladder and attempted to turn the fuel shutoff valve back on. The ladder slipped and the employee fell to the ground. Employee was taken off work for a lower lumbar strain and contusions to the left hip and back.

December 12, 2011 WV · Coal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE FUELING EXCAVATOR AT FUEL TANK EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON EXCAVATOR TRACK AND FELL OFF TRACK AND HIT FUEL TANK.

October 22, 2011 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was attempting to walk across the rear platform of #21305 992 G Loader and lost his balance. The employee had to jump to the ground and slid and fell on his buttocks fracturing his left foot.

July 11, 2011 WV · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping down off his drill and his right hip and knee gave out and he fell to the ground. MRI still not completed at the time of this report.

April 30, 2011 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was inside the first floor of the 1570 Dragline and stepped over a manhole and slipped and fell on the drag trough rail and fractured two ribs.

April 15, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was stepping down to the lower level on the walk-way around the fuel tank of the anfo trailer. He slipped and fell into a metal support beam from the trailers frame, resulting in bruising of his right side rib area.

January 8, 2011 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped on icy stairway.

September 26, 2010 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling on an air hose and slipped in the middle of the haul road and landed on his left hip causing a contusion. On 9-27-2010 saw Doctor and was referred for an MRI. MRI was given on 10-20-2010 and results were obtained on 10-27-2010 and were negative. This is now a lost time reportable injury.

June 30, 2010 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped/tripped/fall on the steps leading onto the 495 shovel. When the employee fell he hit his mouth on another step resulting in a laceration that required 5 stitches.

June 21, 2010 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

According to the employee an incident occurred that allegedly injured his shoulder. This form is submitted to abate citation #8113668 and in no way substantiates the employee's claim. The employee requested exploratory surgery that revealed no damage. Management reserves the right to further investigate this alleged occurrence and appeal the issuance written by the inspector.

June 28, 2009 WV · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee mounted a ladder and did not secure it. The ladder shifted and the employee fell to the ground. Employee was transported to CAMC General Hospital and x-rays were negative and referred to a specialist. Employee saw another doctor who advised that he had a compression fracture at L-2 and this accident became reportable 7-20-2009.

January 24, 2009 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was mounting his truck after checking the oil filter for a leak. The employee slipped and caught himself with his left arm, causing a burning sensation in his left arm and shoulder. Employee was diagnosed with a strain by a specialist and will follow-up on 02-17-09 with the specialist.

July 1, 2008 WV · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped into a 14" wide by 3' long hole with a 6" drop to the new beam which had to be open due to construction. Employee caught himself on a 3' column that had a sharp corner causing a puncture wound to his left forearm. The wound required 3 stitches inside and 9 stitches outside.

June 4, 2008 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee's foot slipped while mounting oil check ladder, injurying his right ankle.

December 13, 2007 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped while mounting rock truck, striking his right rib area on the metal step bracket.

May 7, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee slipped and fell from drill deck, while attempting to adjust the pull down cables.

October 18, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to lift a 25 KV power cable into a junction box, he slipped and strained his groin.

August 8, 2006 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee lost his balance and fell approximately 15 feet from the shovel manlift.

July 12, 2006 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell while attempting to check the engine oil during his preshift inspection.

March 14, 2006 WV · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hobet Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted his knee while trying to avoid a rubber pump hose that was being reeled up on a spool. * Note: Employee did not start missing work until 3/20/06.

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