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April 28, 2015 CO · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured employee was pulling a hose off of a water truck. The hose coupling hit him in the mouth as he pulled it off of the truck. The coupling split his lip, which required stitches.

December 20, 2014 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Colowyo Coal Company L P · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee reported to his supervisor that he was feeling ill. He was transported off-site for evaluation. Later that day he was diagnosed as having heart attack.

April 9, 2014 CO · Coal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismounting a piece of equipment an employee twisted his ankle. He was released to restricted duty.

March 13, 2014 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A mechanic grabbed a structural support beam while climbing into the center section of the machine. In doing so, he dislocated his right shoulder. He was not released to return to work making this a lost time incident.

January 18, 2014 CO · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A contractor employee tripped while engaged in rail road track repair. The employee was working at ground level when he fell. He was diagnosed with a hip fracture.

January 5, 2014 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Fall onto or against objects

While dismounting a dozer an employee slipped and hit his safety glasses on a handrail. The safety glasses caused two lacerations on his face which required stitches, making this incident reportable.

December 11, 2013 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While installing a ripper tooth an employee struck the keeper pin with a 2 lb hammer. The strike was off center and the hammer glanced off the pin and hit his left thumb. The result was a laceration which required six stitches, making this incident reportable.

September 7, 2013 CO · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While loading a haul truck, a piece of coal fell off the bucket of a front end loader. The coal bounced off of the hand rail and broke the haul truck operator's side window. The operator received a contusion to his left shoulder. The ER physician did not allow him to return to work making this incident reportable.

August 15, 2013 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was attempting to stand from a seated position and dislocated his left shoulder. There was not trauma incident involved, the employee states that he has a history of shoulder problems.

July 15, 2013 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting a utility truck, missed the last step and fell to the ground. He did not return to work, making this accident reportable.

April 8, 2013 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was pulling on a wrench to loosen a bolt and felt a pop in his right shoulder. He received a light duty release making this incident reportable.

September 16, 2012 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Struck against stationary object

While attempting to repair to a braided hose mechanics left ungloved hand slipped causing left pinky finger to catch on exposed wire braid lacerating left pinky finger. 4 stitches administered as a result.

July 14, 2012 CO · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Witness saw the water truck traveling downhill on Ridge road & then saw a cloud of dust. Truck traveled downhill(9% grade)struck berm on the right side of road ejected operator changed direction & traveled across road striking the berm/slope on the left side of the road. The truck overturned & came to rest. The victim did not appear to use his seat belt. Minor damage to truck.

June 11, 2012 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was taking tension off of the 3 3/4 reeving cable where a shackle had become wedged between the sheave and housing. Employee was using a 1/2" chain and 3 ton come-a-long to pull the tension out of the reeving cable when the chain slipped and struck him on the right hand.

May 24, 2012 CO · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee kicking in drill holes reported twisting knee. Off site doctor conducted exam, no injury but follow up testing scheduled. Follow up results of exam on July 3, 2012 showed a tear in employees right knee. Unknown at time of report if any further action to be taken.

April 24, 2012 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colowyo Coal Company L P · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was moving a rolling ladder platform on the shop floor when the employee felt a pain in right arm/shoulder. Employee finished shift and worked next shift before reporting injury the morning of 4/26/2012. Initial medical exam restricted work duties until follow-up doctor exam is scheduled. Determination of work status unavailable at time of report.

April 3, 2012 CO · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee used a folding pocket knife to cut a plastic cable tie. The knife closed on employee's right thumb cutting the thumb. Four (4) stitches were required to close the wound.

September 8, 2010 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Injured was climbing onto left side of D9T dozer. When he reached the landing to the cab and began to open the cab door he slipped. He turned his body and slipped to the ground landing on his feet and buttocks. Strained rt shoulder, lower back and rt hip. Possible subluxation of rt hip.

June 18, 2009 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC · Struck against a moving object

Victim was driving the LT8000 fuel/lube truck unit #LT01 west on the BB access rd to service CAT D9R dozer unit #DZ04. Victim blacked out a few seconds before reaching the dozer. LT01 impacted the right side of the dozer throwing victim against shoulder strap, seatbelt and steering wheel of LT01. Victim never applied service brakes.

June 18, 2009 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Victim was standing on the right track of the CAT D9R Dozer unit #DZ04 when the dozer was hit on the right side by the front end of the fuel/lube truck unit LT01. The impact of the collision knocked the victim off his feet and down onto the track. Victim was waiting on the mechanic driving LT01 to come and fuel and service the dozer.

July 15, 2003 CO · Coal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHER EE LIFT A PIECE OF STEEL PIPE AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN THE LOWER BACK. RETURNED TO WORK THE FOLLOWING SHIFT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO WORK THE NEXT TWO DAYS.

January 29, 2002 CO · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE PARKING LOT TO HIS VEHICLE AT END OF SHIFT. SLIPPED ON SNOW/ICE AND FELL, LANDING ON LEFT ARM & SHOULDER. IT HAD SNOWED ABOUT 8" DURING THE SHIFT, BUT PARKING L OT HAD BEEN PLOWED OUT, WAS STILL SNOWING AT THETIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

December 4, 2001 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

STEPPED OFF OF THE RUNNING BOARD OF THE FUEL TRUCK ONTO FROZEN, UNEVEN GROUND WITH HIS RIGHT FOOT. SLIPPED, STUMBLED AND TWISTED HIS RT. KNEEEE DID NOT LOOSE TIME. BECAME REPORTABLE ON FEB. 4TH, 2002. (NOT AS TOUGH AS HE THOUGHT.)

July 21, 2001 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON REPAIRS TO THE STEERING OF THE330M TRUCK. HE HAD TIED THE END OF A HYDRAULIC HOSE OUT OF THE WAY SO THAT HE COULD REMOVE A STEERING CYLINDER. WHEN THE PIN HOLDING THE CYLINDE R IN PLACE WAS REMOVED, IT APPARENTLY DISLODGED THE END OF THE HOSE, WHICH STRUCK HIM.

September 18, 2000 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE ACCESS LADDER OF THE KOMATSU 330M TRUCK, UNIT NO. HT-03. HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON A STEP AND HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT ARM TO PREVENT FALLING OT THE SHOP FLOOR.

April 11, 2000 CO · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Elk Ridge Mining and Reclamation LLC · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CAT D9R DOZER UNIT DZ-03 RIPPING COAL. HE WAS BACKING OVER A 2 FT CHUNK OF COAL. AS THE DOZER BACKED OVER THE COAL CHUNK, THE CHUNK BROKE CAUSING THE DOZER TO BANG DOWN ON THE PIT FLOOR. EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING OVER RIGHT SHOULDER AS HE TOOK THE JOLT. SEVERE PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN LEFT LEG.

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