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July 20, 2007 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

While performing routine maintenance, the wrench the employee was using slipped off the bolt head, causing the employee to lose his balance. The employee cut his hand on a sharp piece of coal when he used his hands to brake his fall. Employee recieved five stiches at the local emergency room.

April 16, 2007 PA · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While placing a sheet of steel to be welded as a bed liner into the R90 rock truck, the employee felt a strain in the groin area. After several days a bulge developed. Upon examination by his family doctor it was found that he tore his groin muscle.

December 28, 2006 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While unloading a down the hole drill hammer and drill bit form a pickup truck, the employee caught his thumb between the the two. This resulted in a cut on his left hand that required stitches

November 29, 2006 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After A vigorous morning of activity of up and down movement, employee reported a feeling of discomfort in his feet. Employee later reported that he saw his family doctor, but felt relief when he "cracked" his back. This prompted the employee to seek treatments from his chiropractor.

March 3, 2006 PA · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE THE FOREMAN WAS OPERATING A CAT DOZER, HE WAS WORKING DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN. DUE TO THE MEDICATION HE WAS TAKING HE WAS SUSEPTABLE TO THE SUN & HIS EYES WERE BURNED.

August 25, 2005 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While reeling in the hose of the fuel truck, a kink in the hose uncoiled and the nozzle struck the employee's finger.

August 1, 2005 PA · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSPECTING THE GOULDS 3 X 3 PUMP FOR CONDITION, THE EMPLOYUEE STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN HE TRIED TO ROLL THE PUMP ON ITS SIDE.

June 11, 2005 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

When replacing an air conditioning line on the H-241 backhoe, dirt fell from a higher level and struck employee in the head. The dirt went behind his safety glasses and into his eye. Later the eye became infected and he needed medical attention.

April 22, 2005 PA · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While grinding on the 777B truck box, a piece of metal struck the welder's cheek & bounced under his safety glasses. The metal embedded in the eyelid & later became infected.

February 18, 2005 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING THE TOP PIN OF A REAR STRUT THAT ALREADY HAD THE BOTTOM PIN INSTALLED. HE WAS FORCED TO JUMP CLEAR WHEN THE STRUT BECAME UNHOOKED FROM THE SERVICE TRUCKS CRANE.

November 4, 2004 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

While operating this cat d9h over rought terrain, the operator experienced a pain in his back that intensified over the next several days.

October 19, 2004 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

wHILE PULLING ON THE LEVER TO ENGAGE THE POWER TAKE OFF PTO, THE EE SPRAINED HIS WRIST.

July 26, 2004 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Fall from machine

After fueling the 16g grader, the ee was dismounting the 16g with associated fuel hose. Due to stiffness of the hose, it twisted causing the ee to fall. EE landed on his right hand jamming his elbow.

March 16, 2004 PA · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Struck by flying object

WHILE CHANGING THE FILTERS ON THE DEMAG H-95 BACKHOE, DIRT WAS BLOWN IN EMPLOYEE'S EYE BY THE RADIATOR FAN.

January 15, 2004 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING UP THE LADDER ON A EUCLID R90 TRUCK WHEN HE LOST HIS GRIP CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON THE GROUND ON HIS BACK.

December 29, 2003 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE GOT OUT OF THE CAB TO TALK TO THE FOREMAN AND WHEN HE WENT TO GET BACK IN, HE SLIPPED ON THE MUDDY TRACKS CAUSING HIM TO FALL & CATCH HIS LEG BETWEEN THE SIDE ARM OF THE BLADE & THE TRACK.

December 8, 2003 PA · Coal welder (shop) NO VALUE FOUND
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · No Value Found

WHILE DISMOUNTING THE F-700 WELDING TRUCK, AFTER CHECKING THE OIL IN THE WELDING MACHINE, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON THE SNOW COVERED STEP CAUSING HIM TO LAND UNEVENLY ON THE GROUND, SPRAINING HIS LE FT KNEE.

November 4, 2003 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer NO VALUE FOUND
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · No Value Found

WHILE DISEMBARKING A R-90 EUCLID OFF ROAD TRUCK THE EE SLIPPED ON THE TRUCK LADDER AND FELL, STRIKING HIS BACK ON A 55-GAL DRUM.

October 15, 2003 PA · Coal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

WHILE BEING LOADED THE CAT 777B ROCK TRUCK WAS JARRED AND SHAKEN BY A LARGE ROCK (FROM BACKHOE BUCKET), CAUSING EMPLOYEE'S LOWER ARM TO STRIKE ARM REST.

October 15, 2003 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING THE SHROUDS FOR A H-185 BACKHOE BUCKET, THE EMPLOYEE FELT A PULL / TIGHTNESS IN HIS CHEST.

October 9, 2003 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL SEAL FROM THE TRUCK AXLE, THE WARE SHARPENED METAL SEAL UN EXPECTANTLY SLID AND FELL HITTING THE LEFT HAND THUMB.

August 25, 2003 PA · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · No Value Found

WHILE BOARDING AN EUCLID R-90 TRUCK EE REACHED BACK FOR HIS LUNCH CAN THAT HE PLACED ON THE BUMPER-STRAINING HIS RIGHT ARM.

May 21, 2003 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

WHILE CHANGING A HYDRAULIC OIL LINE. EMPLOYEE REACHED UNDER THE PIECE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO RETRIEVE A DROPPED TOOL. OIL RUNNING FROM THE REMOVED HOSE DRIPPED INTO THE EYE.

May 13, 2003 PA · Coal drill operator NO VALUE FOUND
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. · No Value Found

EMPLOYE3E WAS INJURED WHEN THE DMHSE DRILL HE WAS OPERATING WAS STRUCK BY THE DML DRILL, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE BALANCE AND STRIKE THE CAB.

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