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December 18, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 60'(L) x 20'(W) x 10'(T) located one break inby #7 Belthead.

December 13, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that he was riding 3-wheeler mantrip to #6 head when he decided to cross the track in a place he says he probably wasn't supposed to cross. He stated that he had to go really fast to cross there and when he hit the track it caused his head to bump top.

November 27, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was carrying a H. Jack and stepped on a rail & slipped.

November 26, 2006 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was trying to put a bottom roller in the #1 Belt when he tore a laceration in his chest where his ICD was located. He did not start missing work until 12/1/2006.

November 17, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was in man trip, when person driving jeep got too close to rib. EE's arm got caught and pulled over his head, pulling EE out of jeep.

November 16, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mystic LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was crawling by the bolter when rib rolled out & piece of cap coal hit hip & lower back.

November 10, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 35' x 19' x 6' on Cazy Section near spad #15809.

November 7, 2006 WV · Coal apprentice, trainee HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling belt splice out with a hammer & piece of hammer splintered & went into right index finger by center joint.

October 20, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring: 40'(L) x 19'(W) x 8'(T) -occurring near spad # 15830.

October 20, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 35'(L) x 21'(W) x 6'(H) on Cazy Mains 1st Right- 2 breaks inby spad #13065.

October 18, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 70'(L) x 22'(W) x 10'(H). 1 break inby spad 15918 on Cazy.

October 18, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was riding in a mantrip. He rose to see where he was and hit his head on a steel beam.

October 17, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee said bolt was bent & he had a hold of the bolt trying to get it out of drill pod & it kicked back on his left wrist.

October 10, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Doing bolting rotation, twisted wrist and bolt came back and hit his left wrist.

October 9, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hoisting a belt with a set of come-alongs when the come-alongs slipped & struck him in the face. THIS IS NOT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT, BUT SUTURES WERE REQUIRED.

October 5, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mystic LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was struck by a rib roll while walking towards a MRS.

October 5, 2006 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against stationary object

While tramming a scoop in #4 Entry, employee contacted a metal sign & lacerated his face. THIS IS NOT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT, BUT REQUIRED SUTURES.

October 4, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Mystic LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE states he was rock dusting belt line, when it caught his finger on accident on roof bolt plate, and roof bolt plate cut his finger. Note: EE did not report accident until 11/16/06, when EE said it got infected.

September 28, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 100'(L) x 19'(W) x 4'(T) on 1 West Mains.

September 10, 2006 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

A piece of drawrock fell out from between the roof bolts, striking employee on his head & left forearm.

September 5, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 20'(L)x 19'(W)x 10'(T)- two breaks outby spad 15822.

August 21, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 40'(L) x 18'(W) x 3.5'(T). The fall was on 1 West Mains, 6 breaks outby intake overcast on 2 Belt.

August 21, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 70'(L) x 19'(W) x 10'(T) located @ 21 Xcut- Spad #15813.

August 17, 2006 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The slate bar that the EE was using struck him in the mouth when the material that he was pulling down broke loose.

August 9, 2006 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee injured his back while lifting a foam filled tire out of a mantrip.

August 8, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured himself while squaring a belt. The razor knife slipped & cut his leg when it cut through the belt.

July 26, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving 3-wheeler to the outside with co-worker following on another 3-wheeler pulling the duster when they went thru swag. Co-worker asked injured employee to wait at the top of the swag in case he needed him to pull him up, which he did. Injured employee went to back up and the brakes went out causing him to flip the 3-wheeler.

July 20, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of rib 3'(L) x 8"(T) while roof bolting. He did not start missing work until 7/24/2006.

July 10, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee inadvertently cut his finger while cutting belt. THIS IS NOT A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

June 7, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional Roof Fall measuring 80'(L) x 20'(W) x 4'(T) found @ 12:30 PM on 6/7/06. It was located @ spad 299 in # 3 Entry.

May 31, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE stated he was going out on the 4-wheeler transport and hit a bump, hurting tailbone and lower back.

May 22, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Struck by falling object

Bridge operators were going up swag & making right hand turn & they slid into 4x4 posts that turn belts on/off causing 4x4 to fall into EE's left shoulder.

May 18, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee injured his back while sliding an 8' timber around in a scoop bucket. He was preparing to saw the timber. He did not start missing work until 6/14/2006.

May 16, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dakota LLC · Struck by falling object

Unloading overcasts off of track car which were stacked on top of one another; the overcasts were getting stuck by the bolts connecting them & they were sliding them before lifting when his helper pushed at the wrong time casing a pair of over- casts to fall on EE's foot.

May 7, 2006 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dakota LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE alleges to have injured his back when he moved a Heintzmann Jack. This alleged accident was not reported until the end of his shift on 5/10/2006.

May 5, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Dakota LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claims to have injured his back when he jumped to avoid a piece of rock that had fallen from the rib. He did not start missing work until 5/9/06.

May 4, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss OTHER
Mystic LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking across the section, employee felt a burning sensation behind his kneecap(L) & his knee kept locking up.

May 4, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dakota LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall in #4 Entry @ spad #12701 on the Spruce South Section. 55'(L) x 20'(W) x 6'(H).

April 20, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dakota LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a piece of sandstone while walking from controls back to the front of the bolter. He had repositioned the bolter.

April 20, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall measuring 40'(L) x 20'(W) x 6'(T) on #7 Belt in #5 Entry.

April 8, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dakota LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting top when a rock measuring 2"x4"x22.5" fell & struck him on his foot(L).

April 7, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Mystic LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee received fatal injuries when he became caught in the dolly of a mobile bridge system.

April 7, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dakota LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was standing behind the roof bolter and was knocked off his feet when the other operator took up the cable. Management questions the validity of this accident. Employee notified management on 4/13/2006, that the reason he'd missed work was due to this accident.

April 4, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dakota LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While bursting rock with a pick hammer, employee struck his hand(L) with the hammer.

April 3, 2006 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Dakota LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured his finger (R-Index) when the mantrip that he was riding was struck in the back by another mantrip. (Finger smashed - struck by batteries).

March 27, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting ready to move a piece of curtain out of the roadway when he was struck on his ankle(R) by apiece of rock that fell out of the rib. EE returned to work on 3/28/06, but will be doing light duty until his ankle heals.

March 3, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dakota LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall 40'(L) x 30'(W) x 6'(H) in #3 Entry @ spad # 10613.

February 27, 2006 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystic LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in the intake. Measured 30'(L) x 16'(W) x 3'(H) in the #3 Belt Intake.

February 20, 2006 WV · Coal apprentice, trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was shoveling wider the belt in mud and twisted his back the wrong way as he was shoveling mud onto the belt.

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