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May 17, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING 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, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck against a moving object

CLEANING UP WITH SMALL SKID STEER LOADER. BUCKET HIT HARD MATERIAL, JARRING THE OPERATOR. WENT TO DOCTOR ON 5/22/02 & PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

May 17, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Riverton Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF OF LOADER WHEN THE HANDRAIL HE HAD HOLD OF BROKE, CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO GROUND INJURING HIS ELBOW AND MUSCLES IN ARM.

April 10, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP 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, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPORTED SHARP PAIN IN LEFT ELBOW WHEN CLOSING DOOR ON DRILL CAB. HAD TO HAVE SURGERY ON 6-10-02.

March 11, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHEN PULLING FLOOR JACK OUT FROM UNDER TRUCK, EE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

March 8, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

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.

January 31, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE NOTICED THE BAG ON THE SPOUT WAS NOT TRIPPING OFF, THE NEXT THING HE KNEW THE BAG EXPLODED INTO BOTH EYES.

January 24, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall down stairs

INJURED WAS COMING DOWN FROM CEMENT PACKING MACHINE PLATFORM. HE CAUHT HIS HEEL ON A STEP AND FELL.

January 14, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

INJURED THREW A BAG OF TRASH INTO A DUMPSTER & STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS CHEST.

January 1, 2002 WV · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANE OPERATOR WAS GOING DOWNA LADDER ONTO THE CRANE BRIDGE. HE STEPPED ON A CHAIN, WHICH WAS ON THE FLOOR AND STRAINED HIS ANKLE.

December 12, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HAND STACKING AT BLENDING & HURT LOWER BACK.

November 26, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall onto or against objects

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, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

INJURED WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM A VALVE PLATFORM LOCATED ON A ROOF. THE HAND RAILING MOVED AND HEFELL ABOUT 8 FEET TO THE GROUND.

November 5, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Riverton Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BAG ON PACKER BUSTED AND GOT INTO HIS EYES.

September 12, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Riverton Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BAG ON PACKER BLEW UP AND GOT IN EYES.

September 5, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Struck by flying object

BAG BUSTED WHILE PACKING-MATERIAL GOT INTO EYES.

August 15, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Riverton Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS SHOVELING MATERIAL OFF OF ROOF AND GOT MATERIAL IN HIS EYES.

August 10, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
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, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CARRYING A LADDER WHEN HE STEPPED ONA PIECE OF HARD MATERIAL AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. HE HAD CLEANED THE AREA THAT MORNING.

July 6, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A BAG OF MORTAR OUT OF A DUMPSTER AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

June 26, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS LIFTING A DOOR OFF OF A SLURRY PUMP WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND DOOR FELL AGAINST LEG INJURING KNEE.

June 25, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Riverton Corporation · Struck by falling object

A 10" PIECE OF DRILL STEEL FELL FROM HOLDING RACK AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD. THE STEEL HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS HARD HAT ON RIGHT SIDE.

June 6, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2 SMALL HOPPER CARS WERE STUCK TOGETHER. EE TRIED TO PUSH AND PRY THEM APART AND IN DOING SO FRACTURE RT. RIBS.

March 21, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAINED LEFT FOREARM WHILE PACKING.

March 8, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HURT BACK WHILE PACKING AT COLOR PACK.

February 15, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJ WAS STEPPING UP TO GET INTO A MANILIFT BASKET HE FELT A PIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE

February 7, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING 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, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS USING A JACKHAMMER INSIDE A KILN. A PIECE OF COATING FELL STRIKING HIS HARD HAT.

January 20, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS GOING TO HIS WORK AREA. HE SLIPPED ON A WET CONCRETE STEP AND STRAINED HIS BACK. IT WAS RAINING AND THE STEP WAS WET.

January 16, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS TRYING TO PULL OPEN A SLIDE AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER

January 11, 2001 WV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

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, 2001 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Riverton Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GOING OUT THE DOOR AND SLIPPED ON THE IRON GRATE THAT HAD A PIECE STICKING UP ON IT.

November 27, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOWERING A PLATE THAT BAGS SLIDE OVER IN PACKING OPEARTION. EDGE WAS SHARP AND HE CUT HIS FINGER.

November 27, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS USING A BROOM STICK TO POKE OUT CHUTE. STICK CAME IN CONTACT WITH SCREW CONVEYOR INJURING FINGERS ON HIS HAND.

October 5, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING 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.

September 19, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS DRIVING HAUL TRUCK. INJURED REPORTED BACK PAIN SHE SAID WAS DUE TO INADEQUATE SEAT SUSPENSION.

August 15, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Riverton Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AND STUMBLED, TWISTING HIS RIGHT ANKLE AT LIME FLOOR.

August 13, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TAKING INVENTORY IN THE WAREHOUSE. HE TURNED AROUND 2ND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE WENT OFF WORK ON 10-31-00 FOR SURGERY.

August 11, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corporation · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP ALL THREAD BAR; BAR FELL ON MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND. AT THIS TIME, EMPLOYEE HAD NO PROBLEM WITH THE FINGER.

August 11, 2000 WV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Cement Corp · Struck against stationary object

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, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Riverton Corp · Struck by falling object

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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