Cane Creek LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE was walking down ramp in the E-10 pit to check pump when EE slipped on the ice. EE caught himself with his right hand causing injury to right wrist.
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September 11, 2007
AL · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quinton Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was exiting vehicle and stepped on uneven surface causing him to lose his balance, reached for door to vehicle catching himself, causing strain to lower back.
August 4, 2006
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Quinton Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object
2 contractors were in the process of removing the transmission on the service truck #31. The transmission was secured by a boom hoist with Cat lifting bolts for removal. Bolts pulled out of transmission causing transmission to fall on the left leg of injured. He was taken to Walker Baptist ER for diagnosis. Found to have hairline fracture in ankle and shin bone.
July 17, 2006
AL · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quinton Mining, LLC · Fall from machine
Employee was stopped to fuel his rock truck #311, after fueling completed, ee climbed steps to enter cab. Ee was 2 steps from top, when he slipped & fell to the ground. Ee was transported to UAB ER room for treatment. No defects in steps or handrails.
June 1, 2006
AL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quinton Mining, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object
Employee was removing a support beam on the #403 DeMag shovel which was 2" x 3" x 5'. The metal slid across the base of the swing motor across the top of his left foot. He was taken to Walker Baptist Emergency room for evaluation. Bone on top of left foot fractured.
December 9, 2005
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quinton Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object
THE CONTRACT MECHANIC EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING THE BOBCAT OPERATOR REMOVE THE BUCKET FROM HIS MACHINE. THE MECHANIC KNOCKED OUT PIN AND THE BUCKET FELL DOWN ON HIS RIGHT FOOT FRACTURING THE THREE MIDDLE TOES ON THE RIGHT FOOT.
October 7, 2005
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Dorsey Creek LLC · Struck by flying object
The injured employee was assisting the mechanic in changing the cutting bits on the blade of a Cat D-10-R dozer. The employee was using an impact wrench (air operated) when a sliver of metal flew from the bolt threads into his right index finger.
April 5, 2005
AL · Coal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quinton Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was using his feet to kick backfill (drill cuttings) back into a borehole.
November 17, 2004
AL · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Horse Creek Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Mud on Dozer steps; employee slipped as he tried to climb onto dozer.
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