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May 17, 2002WV · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS ALIGNING A TRUNION AND PUSHING TOWARDS MILL END. THE TRUNION SLIPPED IN THE RIGGING AND CAUGHT THE EE S RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE TRUNION AND THE FEED TUBE. RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER, MIDDLE KNU CKLE CUT. POSSIBLE FRACTURE OR DISLOCATION.
May 17, 2002WV · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanPOWERED HAULAGE
MOVING FILE CABINETS, WHEN REMOVING FILING DRAWER FROM CABINET, DRAWER SLIPPED FROM GRIP AND STRUCK LOWER LEG BELOW KNEE. LACERATION TO RIGHT SHIN.
April 3, 2002VA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Riverton Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
WENT THROUGH MILL ROOM DOORS, TRIPPED OVER WPC HOSE LAYING IN DOORWAY.
March 21, 2002WV · Metal/Non-Metaldriller, highwall operator, highwall drill operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS PRYING THE LINER WITH A PRY BAR WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED AND EE FELL OVER HIS LT. ANKLE, CAUSING A BREAK TO HIS LT. LEG (FIBULA). NO EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
LIFTING 50 LB. BAG TYPE S LIME FROM FLOOR TO BATCH BIN, UP 3' TO DUMP. EE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
January 16, 2002WV · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED TRIED TO PULL A PIECE OF METAL OUT OF SOME CLEAN UP MATERIAL. WHEN PIECE BROKE LOOSE HE FELL BACK AGAINST A STEEL PIPELINE.
November 6, 2001WV · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS TAKING DOOR OFF OF A SLURRY BOX. HE WAS CUTTING THE BOLTS OFF. DOOR FLEW OPEN STRIKING HIS LEG & CUTTING IT. INJURY NOT REPORTED - BECAME INFECTED REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 12 /24/01. W.C. PAPER RECEIVED IN JANUARY.
September 12, 2001VA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
EE WAS SHOVELING MATERIAL OFF OF ROOF AND GOT MATERIAL IN HIS EYES.
August 10, 2001VA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
Riverton Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING REJECT BELT WHEN LIGHT BOAG CROSSED CAUSING REJECT BELT TO TRIP, PINCHING EMPLOYEE'S LEFT ARM AND HAND BETWEEN REJECT BELT AND CHANNEL SUPPORT.
July 11, 2001WV · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS LIFTING A BAG OF MATERIAL (50 LB) WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN ABDOMEN. HAS HERNIA AT SAME PLACE AS WAS REPAIRED IN 1990.
July 11, 2001WV · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
EE REPORTED NECK STRAIN ON 6/7/01 FROM LARGE ROCKS BEING LOADED IN HAUL TRUCK. EE AGGRIVATED THEINJURY ON 7/6/01 WHEN SHE TURNED HER HEAD QUICKLY. SHE WAS TRAINING FOR DRILL OPERATOR THEN.
June 28, 2001VA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS LIFTING A BAG OF MORTAR OUT OF A DUMPSTER AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
June 26, 2001WV · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE CAME OUT OF LUNCHROOM AND TRIPPED OVER SEPTIC TANK LID. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS WAS SPRAINED RIGHT BIG TOE. LATER BONE SCAN REVEALED A FRACTURE. SEPTIC LID PROJECTED ABOUT 1/2 INCH ABOVE SU RFACE AND HAD AN ORANGE CONE ON IT.
March 27, 2001VA · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJ WAS STEPPING UP TO GET INTO A MANILIFT BASKET HE FELT A PIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE
February 7, 2001WV · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS HELPING ADJUST BELT ON A COVEYOR THAT HAS2 BELTS RUNNING UNDERNEATH TO DRIVE THE METAL ROLLERS. HE STARTED CHECKING THE ROLLERS WITH HIS HAND & WAS CAUGHT IN THE TAIL PULLEY PINCH POINT
February 4, 2001WV · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
INJURED WAS USING A JACKHAMMER INSIDE A KILN. A PIECE OF COATING FELL STRIKING HIS HARD HAT.
January 20, 2001WV · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APPARENTLY STRAINED BACK WHILE CARRYING A 5 GAL CAN OF GREASE, WORKED UNTIL 4-1-01, STOPPED WORKING ON 4-2-01, UNSURE OF REASON, NOW SAYS DUE TO 1-11-01 INJURY.
January 4, 2001VA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE INJURED IS A MECHANIC WHO WAS REPAIRINGA HYDRAULIC DRILL BEING USED ON THIS MINE SITE. HE STRUCK HIS OWN LEFT POINTER FINGER WITH AN EIGHT POUND HAMMER.
December 7, 2000VA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS USING A BROOM STICK TO POKE OUT CHUTE. STICK CAME IN CONTACT WITH SCREW CONVEYOR INJURING FINGERS ON HIS HAND.
October 5, 2000WV · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJURED WAS MOVING A BEARING HOUSING ON A CONVEYER PULLEY SHAFT TO LINE UP BOLT HOLES. PULLEY MOVED CATCHING MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN PULLEY 2ND GRATING. GOT STITCHES.
INJURED WAS DRIVING HAUL TRUCK. INJURED REPORTED BACK PAIN SHE SAID WAS DUE TO INADEQUATE SEAT SUSPENSION.
August 15, 2000VA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJ BUMPED HIS KNEE ON DASHOF 992 LOADER WHILE GETTING OUT. HE WENT TO ER WHERE NEEDLE USED INFECTED THE KNEE REQUIRING SURGERY ORIGINAL INJURY WAS BRUISE
August 8, 2000VA · Metal/Non-Metalcontinuous miner operator, coal mole operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
TANK WAS BATCHING INTO WEIGH HOPPER AND CLAM HUNG OPEN DUE TO A STONE, CAUGHT IN IT. WHEN HE TRIED TO DISLODGE THE STONE HIS THUMB WAS CAUGHT IN THE CLAM.
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