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May 7, 2005 WV · Coal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by flying object

According to foreman's report, injured stopped conveyer belt, when wooden crib block and rock came off belt, striking right knee.

May 3, 2005 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was pulling 3" waterline when he slipped, causing waterline to hit him in the mouth, resulting in listed injuries.

April 29, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

AT BIRCH 2A PORTAL. EE WAS PULLING CABLE OFF OF REEL OF SHUTTLE CAR TO MAKE REPAIRS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND LEGS. EE BEGAN MISSING WORK 5/6/05 AND OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED 5/16/05.

April 19, 2005 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS LEG GOING THROUGH THE MAIN DOOR & HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS GROIN. NOTE: INJURY REPORT WAS RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE ON 6/2/05.

March 30, 2005 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object

Injured was removing a roof jack when a half header (wooden) fell from top of jack, approx. 8-10'high, striking him on the rt. cheek & causing a laceration. The laceration required 6 stitches. Jacks were going to be put into shuttle car to be moved to the next entry.

March 15, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Injured was stepping off belt tailpiece when foot slipped off of rounded/wet 12"x12" header causing injured to fall and hit back on corner of 12"x12" header. Please note that this accident was not reported until May 2, 2005 because injured did not cease work until 5-2-05, due to injury worsening.

December 28, 2004 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS WALKING ALONG BELT, WHEN A DRAW ROCK (3 1/2 FEET DIAMETER & 4" THICK) FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE SHOULDER ON LEFT SIDE.

August 21, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object

Injured was building a permanent stopping when a piece of draw rock fell from mine roof striking injured on right shoulder. Rock was 2' in diameter, and 2" thick.

August 17, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object

60 feet right of spad 663 #5 entry, draw rock fell between rib and bolts; rock was approximately 1 foot in diameter, and 3/4 inch thick; this rock struck injured in back.

August 17, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck against a moving object

Injured was tramming scoop down an approximate 7% grade in roadway, and claims to have lost control of scoop and ran scoop bucket into rib, causing an abrupt stop, which in turn caused alleged injuries.

May 25, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was hooking up chain behind ram on coal hauler when he stepped in hole, twisting knee and ankle, and also received abrasion to front of lower leg (shin).

January 10, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE SHOVELING MATERIAL & THROWING IT ON STACKER BELT TAILPIECE (CLEAN UP), EE CLAIMS TO HAVE EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK AREA.

December 19, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING SUPPLIES (RESIN) ON ROOFBOLTER, TWISTED AND PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER STOMACH.

November 26, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TAKING UP SLACK IN BELT BY USING A GRIP/HAND HOIST WHEN ANOTHER EE ATTEMPTED TO HELP BY "BUMPING" BELT FORWARD WITH DRIVE MOTOR WHICH CAUSED INJURED'S HAND TO SLIP OFF HANDLE ALLOW ING IT TO STRIKE LEFT UPPER LEG. REPORT LOST DUE TO HOLIDAYS - OFFICE WAS CLOSED.

August 2, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPING OFF OF ROOF BOLTER MACHINE AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE #2 ENTRY.

July 28, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING SHOVEL FULL OF MATERIAL, HE TURNED TO THROW IT INTO SCOOP BUCKET AND TWISTED LOWER BACK. (WAS NOT REPORTED WITHIN 10 DAYS BECAUSE PAPERWORK WAS LOST IN OFFICE MOVE).

July 3, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Fossil Fuels Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MINER BACKED INTO FREEDOM CAR AND PINNED HIM BETWEEN CAR AND RIB. INJURED RT FOREARM.

June 16, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fossil Fuels Inc · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL MEASURING 70'LONG, 20'WIDE, 4' TO 8'HIGH. OCCURRED IN NO.4 ENTRY 3 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD NO.322. NO INJURIES REPORTED. THIS ACCIDENT WAS CALLED INTO OAK HILL OFFICE BY MR. DALE LUSK.

June 4, 2003 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator NO VALUE FOUND
Fossil Fuels Inc · No Value Found

COAL SEAM 10-11 FOOT HIGH - HE WAS WORKING ON LADDER 6' TO 8' HIGH, FELL ON LADDER BROKE LEFT LEG. TAKEN TO SUMMERSVILL HOSP. BY AMBULANCE.

April 1, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ON BELT RAIL TO HANG THE BELT CHAIN.

January 31, 2003 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fossil Fuels Inc · Struck by powered moving object

SHUTTLECAR OPERATOR WAS PREPARING TO LOAD TURNEDSEAT AROUND WITH EE FACING AWAY FROM MINER SHUTTLECAR COASTED DOWN THE HILL WHILE TURNED OFF STRIKING MINER.

December 19, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fossil Fuels Inc · Fall from machine

STANDING ON SCOOP RESETTING TIMBERS, SLIPPED AND FELL OFF.

October 11, 2002 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fossil Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ON 6" X 12' X 10" FAN SHAFT TO ALIGN AND LEVEL. USING SHOULDER TO LIFT AND FELT PAIN IN NECK.

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