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Operator of a 777C Rock truck came into contact with a berm located in the haul road and claimed pain in back.
Setting a transmission in a 777 - boom kicked out, extended boom so it would work then transmission started to swing and while trying to keep boom from swinging with right hand felt pain in right shoulder - strain to shoulder.
Employee pulled a muscle in his back while lifting his hood during pre shift inspection. Note: Filing solely to meet deadline regulations. Incident is under investigation.
EE was traveling down an embankment from Eagle creek #5 came into at right hand curve and turned over.
Operator trammed over a rock, causing dozer to shift. Causing pain in lower back.
Employee was investigating a truck fuel leak when his left knee contacted the turbo causing a burn. Employee did not report incident until 08/25/2014 and refused medical attention. Because of no medical attention or restricted duty, it was considered a non-reportable. Employee requested medical attention on 09/04/2014 and was taken to the doctor on 09/05/2014.
Mechanic and Foreman were attempting to change out a 992G tooth. While striking the tooth to free it, a shard of metal broke free from the hammer and struck the fueler in the neck.
Operator stated he had neck pain and numbness in his left arm.
Employee was cutting a limb from a tree when his saw kicked back and cut his hand.
Welder was working on tracks for a D10 dozer when a seal blew out of track pin and oil struck welder in the face
Miner was removing a sensor above his head when he felt a pain in his neck
Caterpillar D11 Dozer was engulfed in flames. No injuries to Operator
Parts runner was attempting to remove parts from bed of pickup and strained his shoulder.
Operator heard a loud pop from the engine compartment and the Cat D11T Dozer became engulfed in flames.
Mechanic was replacing hydraulic pump on bulk truck, pump slid off of pto shaft striking employee on right forearm requiring 6 stitches.
Employee was trouble shooting the tram switch on a rubber-tired mantrip when it moved unexpectingly causing injury to his right arm.
Employee lost his footing and fell onto a metal rib strap resulting in a cut that required 5 stitches to repair.
Operator was in a dozer pushing out a shot when he stated he felt a sharp pain in his back.
Victim felt a pain in his left shoulder while dropping miner cable. He was taken to a local ER where he received an X-ray and was released. He hasn't returned to work as of 5-3-13.
An unplanned roof fall occurred 40ft. inby spad 1393 in the #3 entry, along the 001 Section North East Mains. Measured approximately 20ft. wide by 16ft. long by 6ft. high in an area that had already been "dangered off", pulling 2 rows of fully grouted roof support. Found by examiner around 10:10pm and reported to MSHA's hotline immediately thereafter.
Employee was changing fuel filters on 980C End loader when diesel fuel splashed into his eye.
Employee was helping remove a hydraulic cylinder from a storage rack and as he reached to remove a block of wood from in front of the cylinder, the cylinder shifted & slid on the forks of the forklift and struck him behind the left knee causing laceration & bruising.
Employee was operating Caterpillar 665 challenger tractor with a box scraper attached to the back of it. When he backed up to unload the box scraper he ran over a rock that caused the machine to jerk sideways causing his head to jerk to the side. Doctor wants MRI before returning to duty.
Operator was on a 773 water truck when the water load shifted truning it on its side. Operator recieved a 1" laceration to his forehead requiring 6 stitches
Employee attempted to lift a piece of metal that was obstructing his path to his tool box. In doing so, he strained his back and finished his shift. He continued to work for the next couple of days before deciding to seek medical treatment and is under care of his family physician and anticipates returning to work within the next few days.
Employee was reaching for a roof bolt plate when a piece of draw rock fell, striking his left fore finger. He was taken to ST. Joseph Martin Hospital and received X-rays. It was determined that a small piece of metal from the plate had penetrated his finger and that he would receive surgery later to have it removed.
Victim was moving roof bolter while seated inside the operators compartment and bumped the mine rib dislodging coal which fell on his left arm resulting in bruising. He was treated at a local hospital but didn't return to work until 1-14-13.
EE was climbing down out of water truck and when he stepped on the ground his foot slipped and left knee struck step on truck. Knee started hurting after a few days and he went to the doctor on 1/14/13 Doctor put him off work pending MRI.
Stepped off stairs onto concrete pad that had a little patch of ice on it. Slipped causing him to fall and twist his knee
Employee was climbing down ladder on caterpillar 789 rock truck at quitting time and when he got to the bottom and stopped on the ground, his foot slipped and he twisted his right knee ** has been off work waiting for workers comp to approve MRI **
Employee cut his left, middle finger while making a belt splice. Received stitches and released to return to work his next shift.
Employee was struck by rib material on the #2 section. He was seen by a local hospital and treated for minor bruising. He was released to return to work on 11/08/2012 at full capacity.
Coal sample operator slipped while exiting the auger control room and strained his lower back.
A piece of metal slid against victims right ankle, fracturing his lower leg, just above his ankle. He was treated and released at a local hospital and is scheduled for surgery in the near future and is expected to make a full recovery.
Foreman started a D11 dozer prior to the start of the shift to warm up the equipment for the operator. When he returned with the fueler, the equipment was in flames.
While continuous miner operator was loading S/C, a loose portion of mine rib fell, striking him in the back, knocking him into the S/C. He was transported to a local helipad via ambulance and flown to St. Marys hospital in Huntington WV where he was treated for various injuries. Victim is in stable condition and doctors expect him to make a full recovery.
Victim attempted to remove a nylon string from a turning stuck roller while belt was in operation. Roller began to turn, string caught victims right index finger resulting in a cut which required stitches. Victim finished shift and missed no work.
Employee lost footing in a mud puddle and fell backwards onto right hand. Finished shift, missed next day to have hand examined. Bruise was determined to be only injury.
Victim attempted to hold on to bolter wrench while reversing rotation in order to remove a bolt he bent during its installation. The wrench/bolt snagged his glove and pulled him into the steel fracturing his left arm. He was released from hospital same day and is scheduled for surgery later.
Mechanic was removing the wheel cover from a loader when the cover slipped contacting the middle and ring fingers on his right hand and causing a laceration requiring 6 stitches on his middle finger.
Operator slipped while dismounting and fell injuring his left shoulder
Victim (Examiner) claims to have been struck between the shoulders with a piece of rock. He was taken to a local hospital where he received x-rays and was released to return to work the next d ay. He hasn't returned to work as of 6-29-12 and cannot be reached for an explanation.
Employee received a cut to his right hand from a nylon rope hanger while dropping the miner cable. Stitching was required.
Employee felt chest pains prior to work activity, presumed heart attack by EMT personnel, but turned out to be excessively low blood sugar. Immediate reportable hotline called as precautionary measure and no dangers were found by MSHA investigation. Employee finished the shift
Operator backed a dozer into an uncovered voided area sliding the dozer backwards. Neither operator nor equipment became engulfed by coal.
Mechanic replaced valve hoses of lifting jacks on rock truck. Lifting jacks on rock truck not completely filled with oil and released truck bed when the mechanic attempted to lower it.
Miner was struck in the forehead by a slate bar while attempting to move a rockdusting motor
Mechanic was removing bolts with air gun when the air gun malfunctioned and a piece broke off of the back cutting two fingers.
While setting up the wet hole trailer, I lifted a crib block & threw it under the trailer.
Bolter operator working underneath his canopy had a 1'long x 1.5'wide x 1" thick piece of rock deflect off of the canopy and strike him on his back