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July 29, 2014 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A PICI contract employee was working on the No. 29 Belt and slipped in the mud and twisted his left knee.

May 19, 2014 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was dragging an oxygen tank down the slope and he tripped and fell onto his right side/shoulder. He has been diagnosed with a fractured rib.

April 24, 2014 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PICI Contract employee strained his lower back while helping hang the miner cable. He was lifting cable with his left shoulder and slipped on a rock and the cable fell on him.

October 6, 2012 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling a dust hose through a man door & twisted his left foot. He was diagnosed with a stress fracture of his left 5th tarsal bone.

March 9, 2012 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting up and out of mantrip and slipped and fell against his hand. He fractured his right little finger.

January 21, 2012 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was sitting down in chair attending to the L-3 communication system and CO monitor system. He was getting up and fell forward out of the chair. He has been diagnosed with a fracture to his shoulder. He started missing work 2/1/12.

June 25, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Fall onto or against objects

EE fell down and struck his arm on a metal strap and cut his arm. Required sutures no lost time.

May 5, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped and fell on foot and sprained ankle - Worked 2 days restricted duty.

April 8, 2011 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A Pici contract employee was cutting & repairing the lifeline & fell down and cut his right index finger. Sutures required.

May 13, 2010 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down the #3 entry, slipped on a loose rock and twisted his rt. knee. Started missing work 8-6-2010.

March 19, 2010 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE caught his foot between 2 waterlines and fell backwards. He fractured his right foot and ankle.

February 3, 2010 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

He was going up ladder, his foot slipped and he fell forward and hit his forehead. His safety glasses cut his forehead at the eyebrow. Sutures were required - no lost time.

June 23, 2009 KY · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall from machine

Foreman/Operator had been checking JD 400 for mechanical problems, he was coming down the ladder and missed the last step and fell.

November 18, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped and fell outside and fractured his thumb.

April 11, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking through mud to retrieve cable puller (come-a-long), slipped and twisted right ankle.

February 25, 2008 KY · Coal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting steering jack, and stumbled over propane tank, while putting tools away. He then felt pain in left side under rib cage.

February 4, 2008 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee tripped over a bolter cable and strained his left leg. He started missing work 3-3-2008.

January 9, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting top and twisted his left knee.

May 3, 2007 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in low top and his back started hurting. He is working at a modified duty.

September 27, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Walking down belts & tripped over roller, hit forehead on structure.

May 8, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Replacing bottom rollers, slipped in mud and twisted knees (both). Started missing work on 5/11/06.

May 1, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped out to throw switch and fell, hitting a rock and cutting his finger.

April 25, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was checking cylinder when he slipped on oil on the floor.

November 14, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was moving cable and tripped, falling on the right side of his face.

October 18, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE. STARTED MISSING WORK 10-19-2005

June 24, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was rock dusting, pulling on hoses he stepped on a rock, fell back and landed on arm.

February 18, 2005 KY · Coal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

RECIEVED NOTIFICATION THAT EE WAS MISSING WORK DUE TO A WORK RELATED INJURY THAT OCCURED ON 04/09/03. EE BUMPED RIGHT KNEE ON EDGE OF STANDING BOX

February 16, 2005 KY · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS THROWING A TRACK SWITCH WHEN THE BAR BROKE CAUSING EE TO FALL ON LEFT WRIST. EE SUFFERED A FRACTURED WRIST AND A CAST WAS APPLIED

July 28, 2004 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped on belt guide and fell between dolly and LoLo structure.

April 3, 2002 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED AND FELL THRU AN OFFICE DOOR. HE DIS-LOCATED A BONE IN HIS FOREARM AND A PLASTER CASTWAS APPLIED.

March 28, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM A MOVING BATTERY MOTOR AND INJURED HIS LOWER BACK. HE EXPERIENCED EXTREME PAIN AND WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR OBSERVATION.

March 25, 2002 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON INBY SIDE OF TAKE-UP WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL, LANDING ON HIS BACK AND W-65 SELF-RESCURER.

December 11, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS SPOT-BOLTING WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE TRAMMING ROOF BOLT MACHINE ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

October 16, 2001 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED AND FELL WITH HIS LEFT KNEE STRIKING A BLOCK OF COAL.

October 15, 2001 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON SIDE OF LO LO STRUCTURE & SLIPPED,INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.

June 29, 2001 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS INSERTING A PIN IN HOLE STRUCTURE WHEN A RAIL SLIPPED AND KNOCKED HIM TO THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 7-3-01.

May 14, 2001 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS CROSSING A MBC BRIDGE UNIT WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL INJURING HIS RIGHT TESTICLE. HE HAD OUT-PATIENT SURGERY BECAUSE OF INFECTION 5-23-01.

May 10, 2001 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING BELT WITH A SCOOP WHEN HE TOOK CHAIN OFF AND SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS KNEE(LEFT). EE MISSED THE 14TH & 15TH BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO SCHEDULED DR. APPOINTMENT.

January 29, 2001 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TWISTED ANKLE & BROKE BONE IN FOOT. EE DID NOT GO TO DR UNTIL 2/9/01 & HE FOUND OUT THEN THATHIS FOOT WAS BROKEN

September 29, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING TIMBERS, SLIPPED AND FELL, HURTING BACK.

September 19, 2000 KY · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GETTING OUT OF A RAILMOTOR AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.STARTED MISSING 9-20-2000.

April 17, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS ROCK DUSTING BELT ENTRY WHEN HE FELL AGAINST THE BELT STRUCTURE. EE MISSING WORK 4-25-00.

April 11, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF THE BELT AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE. BEGAN MISSING ON 4/12/00

February 15, 2000 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING AROUND SCOOP AND FELL, HURTING HIS BACK.

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