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January 25, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that while installing I-beams along the #4B Belt he was struck on the head/back by a beam when the employee holding the beam lost his balance and dropped the beam. Employee began missing work, complained of back pain, saw a doctor on 01/31/13, and medical received on 2/7/13 stated "mild depression of the T5 & T8 vertebral bodies, with no acute fractures seen".

January 21, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was hanging the roof bolter cable when he finished he walked along the side of the bolter to check his curtain. Rock fell in front of and over the ARTS of the bolt machine pinning ee to the ground and landing on his right foot.

January 4, 2013 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Brody Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that while cleaning the No. 4A Belt Head, he stepped on a turn-buckle and twisted his right ankle. Employee began missing work on 1/17/13 due to a sprain.

December 12, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Brody Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee stated he caught his right index finger between a ratchet and miner frame causing an open wound that needed sutures. He was tightening ripper motor mount bolts.

December 7, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated he stepped off the walk-through RBM and miss judged the distance causing him to twist his ankle. He is missing work.

November 27, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee explained he reached over and picked up a roof bolt and pie pan out of the roadway and pain shot down his hip and left leg. The initial WC BI-1 shows prior surgery prior injuries on his lumbar spine and not acute injury.

November 25, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Fall from machine

The employee stated he jumped off the Phillips s/c landing on the mine floor after making repairs. He complains of pain in lower back down to left knee. He is missing work .

November 15, 2012 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee claimed pain to his back hooking a duster to a tractor 11/15/2012. He continued to work until November 26th. He has been seeing a medical Doctor for other complications of the same body parts (chronic in nature) history of lumbar disk.

November 10, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee injured a permanent tooth by being struck in the mouth by a chain. He pulled on the to free it from supplies causing the chain end to flip striking his mouth.

November 9, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee strained his lower back picking up a 5 gal container of water to remove from a pressure line he was working on.

November 8, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was loading roof bolts onto the storage tray for the Fletcher RR II and ruptured his groin. The event has resulted in a hernia lost time injury.

November 1, 2012 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee contacted a sharp object near the exhaust system on the #766 diesel vehicle during welding. The incident resulted in a laceration requiring sutures.

October 17, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee stated he caught his right index finger between the cable and the bolt plate on pizza pan for rib support. The incident resulted in a medical reportable cut/sutured injury.

October 4, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Based on information obtained 11/30/2012. The employee claims he tripped and fell carrying a timber and felt burning pain in his neck. The medical and impressions describe no acute processes. Also possible for strains cervical and thoracic.

September 26, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Information from insurance (via phone) the employee reported slipping/falling off s/c. "As requested by MSHA, The information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

September 18, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated he was moving rock off miner and pinched his finger (left middle) between rock and top. "As requested by MSHA, this information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

September 13, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee stated he was pushing and twisting on roof bolt for installation and injured a mid section vertebrate. He is missing work as a direct result of this event.

September 11, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

The employee standing and hanging curtain near the rib line was struck on his right side above hip by rib material falling. The event resulted in two days away from work.

August 30, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee stated he strained his back lifting on rock at the 3A belt head while cleaning the area. The incident has resulted in lost time.

August 24, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee reported on August 24th at 4:15 AM he experienced left knee pain and it hurt when turning it. He continued to finish his shift and worked up to 14th day of September. Medical received at the mine on September 28, 2012 states the problem is chronic in nature and not from an acute process.

August 21, 2012 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated he stepped into a hole twisting his back when walking to the old 3-section checking a pump. The event resulted in a lost time injury.

August 20, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee stated he was wiring up P-40 pump starter in #9 entry a piece of coal with layered rock struck him in the back of neck. "As requested by MSHA, this information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

August 4, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was dismounting the diesel Wallace D-U-V-14 man ride and stepping in a dip twisting his right ankle. The event has resulted in a lost time injury case.

July 28, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee opening an airlock door felt burning and pulling in his lower back. "As requested by MSHA, this information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV.

July 27, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee hanging miner cable by himself stated he felt a burning sensation from the middle back up to including his neck. "As requested by MSHA, this information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV". 8/7/2012 this claim was denied (no medical evidence).

July 11, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Fall from ladders

Based on information received 11/30/2012. The employee claimed he fell off a ladder at the belt drive rock box and bruised his right arm pit. Medical received 12/03/2012 suggest no acute injuries. The employee has medical history on body parts.

July 9, 2012 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

based on med. Fx 5th metacarpal walking stumbling. there was no incident filed. "As requested by MSHA, The information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

July 9, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee tripped and fell striking his left knee against the section power center. The event resulted in a lost time injury to his left knee.

June 27, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was installing his third bolt underneath a brow and a piece of rock broke loose falling and sliding underneath the canopy striking him in the left leg and lower back. The rock measured 90" x 27" x 16". The incident resulted in a Fix to the pelvis.

June 1, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated he was walking thru fly pads and lost his balance and slipped and began to fall. He tried to catch himself grabbing to buggy anchor. The s/c started causing his finger to catch between mine top and anchor. cut/sutures. "As requested by msha, the following information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

May 18, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Brody Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee riding a man-trip to the outside accidentally extended his left arm beyond the seating compartment where is was caught between the man-trip and rib. The event resulted in cut/sutured injury.

May 8, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was struck on tip on nose by pin wrench (24'). He continued to work and missed the 11th (Family Health Care Assoc). "As requested by MSHA, the following information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

May 8, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee hanging reflectors with hand on bolter canopy struck by 2" x 8" x 1" rock. FA on fingers. "As requested by MSHA, The information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

May 1, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee alleged he strained his back bending a roof bolt on 4 section during the non-producing owl shift. Medical received on 05/14/2012 states spondylosis and lumbar lordosis which suggest presence of an illness rather than an acute process.

April 16, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

This incident was reported to management 4/17/2012 at 12:18PM. The employee stated he was prying lost balance fell into belt & structure. "As requested by MSHA, The information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

April 4, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee stated he was supplying the RBM in the face of no. 2. He was transferring bolts from the scoop bucket onto the bolting machine when his right hand slipped causing the bolts to his left hand to be between the bolts and the scoop frame.

April 4, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee tripped over a loop of miner cable and fell. He continued to work until April 16, 2012. He overextended his right arm as a result of the fall, and is now anticipating surgery at t he Bicep area.

March 22, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brody Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee stated he was loading coal and began to retreat back slipped on rock and fell striking shoulder on mine floor. "As requested by MSHA, The information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

March 18, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Brody Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee scooping ran over broken up bottom and jammed head into canopy. "As requested by MSHA, The information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

March 9, 2012 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated he cut the tip of his finger (left ring) during splicing. The incident did not require sutures. No medical. "As requested by MSHA, the following information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

February 7, 2012 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee reported he was lifting Omega block and wrenched his neck when standing up contacting roof with hat. "As requested by MSHA, The information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

January 26, 2012 WV · Coal driller operator MACHINERY
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was operating drilling rotation using a pusher steel not properly affixed inside the hex drill pot and his hand placement was where he received an injury to his wrist.

January 23, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brody Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was lifting and placing shield over shuttle car reel and claimed lower back injury.

January 13, 2012 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Brody Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee contact the mine roof when walking the 2B belt. He did not miss any work days (payroll/medical insurance). "As requested by MSHA, the following information is being submitted by Brody Mining, LLC as a result of a Part 50 audit for PPOV".

January 11, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Upon an investigation the employee was struck on the right side by a rib rock. The rib rock fell without signs and/or warning during rib bolt installation. The event resulted to a lost time injury.

January 3, 2012 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated he was struck in the chin with a bolt wrench. He stated he was in the #2 entry face installing a bolt. The wrench broke.

January 2, 2012 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Brody Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Upon an investigation the employee was observing the belt up-hold roller alignment when he contacted the bottom moving conveyor that caused his right hand/fingers to be caught between the bottom belt and the hold-up roller near the v-scrapper.

December 21, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was bolting in the 4 left cross cut face (#411) machine on the off side when he was struck on the left hand by a piece of roof rock. The rock measured 2'foot x 3" inches. The event resulted in a Fx.

December 14, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee hyper extended his left wrist operating the RBM standing at the inch controls. The machine dropped suddenly in soft and busted up bottom causing the control lever guard to strike the employee's wrist.

November 4, 2011 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Brody Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was struck on the left knee by sharp slate falling out from top right rib. The event resulted in sutures to a laceration and also lost time.

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