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June 13, 1991 WV · Coal superintendent FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL COMING OUTSIDE ON 3-WHEELER CAR WHEN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRUCK HIM OVER THE EYE,MOUTH AND HIT LEG AGAINST RIB.

May 2, 1991 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE SECTION FOREMAN STATED THAT PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLT AND THE RIGHT RIB HITTING THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS BACK. POSSIBLE BACK INJURIES.

March 28, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHEN A PIECE HIT HIM ON HIS SHOULDER & WRIST.

March 11, 1991 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE HAULING SUPPLIES UNDERGROUND WITH SCOOP, THERE WAS A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF HITTING HIM ON THE HEAD.

November 15, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

PUT DRILL STEEL AGAINST ROOF WHEN KETTLE BOTTOM FELL OUT LANDED LEG

October 29, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HIT HIS HAND AGAINST THE RIB WHILE WORKING.

September 26, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE DRIVING A 3 WHEELER T HAT THE STEERING WHEEL TWISTED REAL FAST CAUSING TO HIM TO SPRAIN HIS WRIST

September 10, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE STATED WHEN HE PUT HIS DRILL STEEL AGAINST THE MAIN ROOF A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK HIT HIM ON NECK AND SHOULDER.

May 29, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE STATED A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS WERE HE WAS TRADING TOWARD THE SECTION THE ROCK WAS SUPPOSE TO HIT HIM OIL LEFT SIDE OF HIS RIBBS.

May 4, 1990 WV · Coal driller operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE CRAWLING TO WARD FRONT OF COAL DRILL TO CHANGE DRILL BIT. A SMALL AREA OF RASH FELL APPROX. 2' SQ X 1" TO 1 1/2" THICK STRIKING HIM ON HIS BACK. THERE WAS NO WITNESS TO THIS ACCIDENT OR NO EVIDENCE OF A PIECE ROCK AROUND IN THIS AREA, WHEN INVESTIGATED.

March 26, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE LAYING TRACK HE BENT OVER AND TRIED TO PICK UP A RAIL WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK.

January 2, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL HAULING COAL WITH SC.TRAVELING ON HAULROAD WHEN HE HIT BAD HOLE IN HAULWAY,THREW HIM AGAINST ROOF OF MINE.

December 29, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PUTTING UP A CABLE BOARD TO THE ROOF WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE KNEE CAP.

September 11, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

THE MAN STATED WHILE BOLTING BETWEEN 8 &9 CROSSCUT LOSE ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON NECK AND SHOULDER.HE WENT TO THE DR 2 WEEKS LATER.

August 25, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Alma Developing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE STATED THAT HE WAS SPOT BOLTED THE HAUL WAY WHEN THE ROOF BOLTER GOT HIM AGAINST THE RIB.

July 21, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK WHILE LIFTING BELT.

July 20, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING ON HEAD & LEFT HAND CAUSING BRUISED MUSCLES.

April 19, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL STATED THAT PIECE OF ROCK FELL HIT HIM ON THE KNEE CAP WHILE MOVING MINER CABLE

April 17, 1989 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKING NEAR FACE AREA,PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF KNOCKED HAND DOWN AGAINST ROOF BOLTING MACHINE RESULTED MASHING OF LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

January 4, 1989 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Alma Developing Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRAWN ROCK FELL AND HIT THE SCOOP OPERATOR ON TOP OF HIS HEAD, CAUSING BRUISED NECK MUSCLES.

July 20, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Alma Developing Inc · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS RIDING IN THE MANTRIP TO THE OUTSIDE HE SAID THE MAN TRIP CAR HIT A HOLE AND BOUNCED HIM HURTING HIS BACK

December 12, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Four Way Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

OPERATOR WAS PI3NING TOP AND A PIECE OF LOOSE DRAW-SLATE APPROX. 2'X4'X6" FELL STRIKE VICTIM ON LONER PART OF BACK. NO BONES BROKEN BUT BRUISES AND ABRAISONS WERE NOTED.

September 29, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Layne Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAINED BACK W2ILE LIFTING 8X8 COLLARS.

September 29, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Four Way Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LUMP OF COAL RO5LED BACKWARDS DOWN STACKER CONVEYOR AND BOUNCED OFF BELT STRIKING VICTIM ON HEAD .

February 12, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Mr C Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE TOLD B2SS ON 2-13-86 WHEN BOSS STOPPED AT HIS HOUSE TO PICK HIM UP FOR WORK TO GET ACCIDENT REPORT FILLED OUT THAT HE WAS RIDING SCOOP DIPPER ON 2-12-86 AND JOLTED BACK

January 13, 1986 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mr C Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME BACK WHI5E RUNNING SCOOP GOT OFF SCOOP AND WAS BENDING ROOF BOLT AND HURT BACK AGAIN. HURT BACK WHILE WORKING FOR STEMCO COAL CO RAMSON KY AUG 21 1984 CAMP CASE STILL DENDING.

November 14, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mr C Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING BOX OF 1LUE ONTO PIN CAR APPROX. 40 LB EMPLOYEE LEFT WORK 2 HRS EARLY AND RETURNED TO WORK THE FOLLOWING DAY WORKED THE FOLLOWING DAY AND HAS NOT RETURNED TO DATE.

October 22, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper POWERED HAULAGE
Mr C Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY IN SCOOP OPERATOR DECK HEAD TO HIGH WHILE GOING UNDER CUTTER CABLE HITTING VICTIM IN HEAD

October 14, 1985 KY · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Mr C Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM PARKED SCOOP UNDER CUTTER CABLE WHILE MACHINE WAS CHANGING PLACES WHEN MACHINE OPERATOR ENGAGED REEL IT PULLED CABLE LOOSE FROM HANGERS STRIKING VICTIM IN NECK AT BACK OF HEAD

August 16, 1985 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mr C Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS PULLING BELT TOGETHER WITH A GRIB HOIST WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED HITTING HIM IN THE RIB CAGE

July 10, 1985 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mr C Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SCOOP JUMPED ON POINT PINNING VICTIM TO RIB

April 16, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mr C Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PINNING TOP. WRENCH SLIPPE AND BROKE FINGER.

January 22, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mr C Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCKDUSTER CAUGHT ON ROOF BOLT & TURNED OVER ON ANKLE. WHILE ROCKDUSTING BELT FROM SCOOP DIPPER.

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