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June 5, 2008 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Damco LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall in return 500' from surface was found when traveling return with msha EE on e01 inspector.

Damco LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Browe fell off high wall mashing from House/Size 3' thick x 10' wide x 12' long. Destroyed fan house apron blocking fan/repared to msha ee 8:10 am 3-7-08.

September 6, 2007 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Damco LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was helping install a ripper tooth on miner. He got in scoop bucket to help push tooth in place when he may have re-injured himself from a previous injury.

August 29, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Damco LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was found by Pre-Shift foreman. He notified me. Re-routed escapeway, timbered and dangered off, did not clean up. Had safety talk with all employees. Notified MSHA and OMSL Agencies

August 17, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Damco LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was installing roof bolts. He bent a bolt & tried to straighten it. Slipped & fell hitting his left shoulder & neck on T-bar.

November 21, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Damco LLC · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Employee was closing doors in intake travelway when his hand became caught between doors.

July 31, 2006 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
DAMCO LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating shuttle car when he hit a hole jarring his back.

July 22, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
DAMCO LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving section around and was backing ride up and caught head in top and got dragged off of ride.

July 20, 2006 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
DAMCO LLC · Struck against a moving object

Operator was tramming miner/machine went over a hump, jamming operators neck.

April 14, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
DAMCO LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A laminated shale rock fell out on belt line 10' inby spad # 1031.

April 3, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
DAMCO LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Intersection dropped out 1 break outby SS 1043 in #3 entry. Intersection dropped out 5'thick 18'wide 34'long. Fell from #2 toward #4 crossways. Reported to MSHA as soon as it was found on Monday morning. Called out at 7:50AM by foreman.

May 18, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DAMCO LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FELL OUT OF SCOOP, SLIPPED & TWISTED HIS BACK.

February 11, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
DAMCO LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF THE PLATE ON PIZZA PAN & STRUCK HIM IN HIS LEFT EYE. THE METAL WENT OVER TOP OF SAFETY GLASSES.

February 1, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
DAMCO LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING EE ON THE LEFT RIB IN BELT ENTRY OF 001 SECTION.

January 17, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
DAMCO LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TAKING THE SCOOP OFF CHARGE, THE TOP IS LOW AT THE SCOOP CHARGER AREA & WHEN HE POSITIONED HIMSELF TO UNPLUG THE BATTERIES HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

November 29, 2004 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DAMCO LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee fell stirking left knee on rocks on ground.

August 11, 2004 KY · Coal superintendent MACHINERY
DAMCO LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUBJECT WAS EXPLAINING TO AN EMPLOYEE HOW TO CHANGE THE SPEED ON THE DRILL PRESS WHILE THE PRESS WAS RUNNING. WHEN HE POINTED HIS FINGER, IT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE DRILL PRESS AND HIS FINGER GOT PULLED INTO THE PRESS.

June 17, 2004 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

A "HORSE BACK" (ROOF FAULT) MEASURING 2' X 14' X 38' DISLODGED FROM THE MINE ROOF PULLING 2 ROOF BOLTS FROM THE LAST FULL ROW OF BOLTS, FALLING ON THE VICTIM WHOSE LOCATION WAS NEAR THE 2ND ROW OF BOLTS, CAUSING CRUSHING BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA, RESULTING IN FATAL INJURIES BEING SUSTAINED.

May 26, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Fall onto or against objects

SUBJECT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A BATTERY OUT WHEN STRAP BROKE, CAUSING HIM TO BE OFF BALANCE, HITTING HIS HEAD AGAINST ROOF OF MINE.

April 9, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING TO MOVE MINER FROM #3 HEADING TO #2. HE WAS LAYING CABLE UP ON SIDE OF MINER AND THE OPERATOR LET HEAD DOWN ONTO EE'S HAND. THIS BROKE EE'S THUMB ON RIGHT HAND.

April 2, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

SCATTERING TIMBERS AND TWISTED TO THROW TIMBER OUT AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

December 4, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT FINGER WHILE SAWING TIMBERS WITH BOW SAW. 4 STITCHES LEFT INDEX FINGER.

December 4, 2003 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SAWING TIMBERS AND WAS HOLDING TIMBER DOWN WITH LEFT HAND AND SAW CAME OUT AND SAW TOP OF HIS HAND.

November 28, 2003 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING WHEEL OR TIRE FOR A 21 SHUTTLE CAR, HE PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS CHEST. DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 2/15/04; SUBJECT IS NOW MISSING TIME.

November 11, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BACKING THE MINER UP AND CAUGHT HIS HEAD BETWEEN THE MINER AND THE TOP.

October 13, 2003 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING THE ROCK DUSTER AND IT SPLAHED IN HIS EYE.

September 12, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE TRIPPED ON A BOARD AND FELL CUTTING HIS FACE AND NOSE. STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

September 10, 2003 KY · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · No Value Found

PIECE OF COAL FROM RIB HIT EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT ARM BRUISING.

September 10, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman NO VALUE FOUND
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · No Value Found

PICKED UP FEEDER SPEED REDUCER; HURT BACK. CARRIED FROM SHOP TO SUPPLY TRAILER. DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 11/19/03 WHEN LOSS OF TIME STARTED.

August 27, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER DRILLING HOLE TO INSTALL ROOF BOLT, STEELE VIBRATED ROCK LOOSE STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT ARM.

August 9, 2003 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

GOING DOWN INTAKE & A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM IN THE CHIN SLICING IT OPEN.

August 5, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator NO VALUE FOUND
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · No Value Found

HE WAS HANGING MINER CABLE AND HURT BACK.

July 31, 2003 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND WAS USING RATCHET TO TIGHTEN BOLT AND OVER EXTENDED HIS ARM.

July 30, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING STRUCTURE IN A LOADER AND PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS BACK. ACCIDENT DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 08-06-03.

July 15, 2003 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING ON COAL DRILL AND WAS TAKING DRILL STEEL APART WITH PIPE WRENCH. HE HAD THE WRENCHIN HIS HAND WHEN ROTATION KICKED ON AND PINNED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND BOOM OF DRILL.

July 7, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TAKING A RUBBER HOSE TYPE WATERLINE DOWN FROM BERN HUNG AND HOSE FELL DOWN CATCHING HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK KNOCKING HIM OFF HIS FEET ON TO HIS BACK.

June 30, 2003 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A LUMP OF COAL IN THE LEFT EYE. SUBJECT SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION 7/2/03 (FIRST WEEK OF JULY VACATION PERIOD).

June 26, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL BROKE & STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT ARM.

June 10, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman NO VALUE FOUND
Dags Branch Coal Company Inc · No Value Found

PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM TOP HITTING EMPLOYEE.

June 10, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING BELT STRUCTURE IN AND SMASHED FINGER.

June 6, 2003 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS GETTING OFF HIS RIDE HIS FOOT WAS HUNG UNDER THE RIDE AND HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

June 4, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS BENDING A BOLT AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT ARM.

May 21, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Dags Branch Coal Co., Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CUTTING THE RIGHT SIDE OF #4L, CUT ABOUT 5' BREAK WENT THOUGH HE WAS BACKING UP TO SET OVER, WENT ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD & SHOULDER.

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