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Approx 6 pm on 11/7/07 a roof fall was discovered during. The preshft exam. The fall was in #1 entry, between breaks #16 & 17 off the #1 belt line. The fall measured 60' long x 18' wide x 5' high.
Employee was attempting to put a strap in place, when it slipped, striking him on the chin.
Employee was shoveling belt line when he allegedly hit his hand against bottom structure. *Dr. stated this condition could be from an old injury.
During preshift exam, roof fall 20'x20'x5' was discovered at break 15 in the #4 entry. The area was dangered off & local MSHA office notified.
During an altercation with another EE, Inj EE was struck in nose. Both sent home until incident investigated. Inj EE did not seek med attention for 11/2 wks. Safety Dept was notified EE had missed 1 day to see doctor & 1 day for x-rays. All negative.
EE was walking on cross over, foot slipped, he fell and hit his ankle on the concrete block.
Employee was assisting in making repairs to the continuous miner when the rub rail struck him on foot. He consulted a doctor and was told he has a fractured foot.
EE stated that he was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck his side and ankle on the left side. EE was x-rayed and x-rays are negative.
EE stated that he was removing a torque shaft, when oil blew out of clutches and burnt his hands. EE was transported to the hospital, where he was treated for burns. EE returned to work on 6/12/06, his next regular sheduled shift.
EE stated he was putting a rope on the cable of the miner as the tail was being swung over. EE was struck by the tail on the back and left arm.
Employee was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him on the left hand.
EE was roof bolting when a piece of rock approx. 6' long x 2 1/2' wide x 4" thick fell from the roof between roof bolts and struck him on the right leg at the calf. He was transported tot he ER medical center
EE WAS WALKING UP #4 ENTRY WHEN HE WALKED INTO A ROOF BOLT THAT WAS HANGING DOWN FROM THE ROOF. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE RECEIVED STITCHES TO THE RIGHT EAR.
EE was shoveling coal onto the tailpiece when he felt pain in his lower back. EE continued to work the rest of the shift and consulted a dr after he got off work. He was x rayed and determined to have a muscle strain.
EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE SECTION WHEN HE TRIPPED ON THE MINER CABLE. HE FELL ON HIS SHOULDER AND WAS TREATED AT THE HARBOR HOSPITAL. X-RAYS SHOWED NO FRACTURES, ONLY BRUISED. HE WAS OFF WORK ONE SHIFT AND RETURNED TO WORK FULL DUTY ON 9-19-05.
Employee stated that he was in a previously supported area spotting a roof bolt when a piece of drawrock approx 1' x 3' x 4" thick fell and struck him in the back. He was transported to the hospital where he was x-rayed and diagnosed with a bruised back.
EE stated that he was holding a shuttle car cable up so that a scoop could tram through under the cable. The cable caught on the scoop canopy and employee stepped forward & the scoop ran over his foot. EE was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with a fractured big toe.
EE STATED THAT HE WAS WORKING AT THE SECTION TAILPIECE WHEN HE WALKED INTO A ROOF BOLT THAT WAS HANGING DOWN. HE WAS TREATED FOR A LACERATION TO THE UPPER ARM. HE RECIEVED 24 STITCHES
Employee was walking across a belt crossing on the surface of the mine when he slipped and fell striking his right arm. He was transported to the hospital where it was determined that he had no fractures and was to return to work the next regular shift. Employee did not report for duty and now is claiming to have a back injury from the accident.
EE was operating the intake side of the roof bolter when the rib rolled over on his leg causing a laceration below the knee and a fractured foot on the right leg.
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 2'X 3'X 6" FELL & STRUCK HIM ON THE RT. LEG. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT HE HAD SUFFERED A BROKEN LEG.
EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK LEFT HAND. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND TREATED FOR A FRACTURED HAND
EMPLOYEE HAD COMPLETED ROOF BOLTING OPERATIONS AND WAS IN THE LAST OPEN X-CUT WAITING TO GO TO ANOTHER PLACE WHEN HE SAT DOWN ON THE TOP OF THE ROOF BOLTER. A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 18" X 24" X 3" FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.
EE STATED THAT HE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN THE WRENCH CAME DOWN ON HIS LITTLE FINGER. EE REFUSED MED TREATMENT ON 8/14/04 DID NOT CALL IN OR REPORT FOR WORK.8/18/04 EE WENT TO ANOTHER EE'S HOME TO FIND HIS PAYCHECK. OTHER EE ARRANGED FOR A DR VISIT 8/19/04 WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT HIS LITTLE FINGER WAS BROKEN. EE TESTED POSITIVE TO DRUG TEST & WAS DISMISSED 8/20/04
Employee was shocked when he came into contact with a cable on a shuttle car. He saw a doctor and was monitoned. Everything was normal with no burns so he was released.
Ee stated that he was attempting to straighten a piece of roof bolt steel with the head of the bolt machine when the steel rolled away from him and tore the finger tip and nail away from his finger. He was transportal to the hosptial where he was x rayed and stitches were applied to reattach the finger tip. the x rays showed no fracture.
Ee stated that he was outby the last open x-cut when a piece of draw rock approx 2 feet x 2 feet x 1/8 inch thick struck him on the back. He continued to work until 6-28-04 when he consulted a Dr.
Ee stated that he was going to set the remote box for the miner on top of the miner and adjust the carrying strap when a piece of rock fell from the roof between the roof bolts. The rock struck him on the right arm. Ee was transported to the hospital where it was determined that he had a fractured arm.
EE WAS USING A WRENCH TO TIGHTEN A BOLT WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING 2 STITCHES.
Employee was shoveling the belt when a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the left leg and hip resulting in a laceration requiring 18 stitches to the left calf.
EE WAS REPAIRING THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN THE RUB RAIL FELL ON HIS FOOT. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS XRAYED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO FRACTURE ONLY BRUISED.
EE WAS MOVING THE MINER CABLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK ROLLED OUT OF THE RIB AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT. EE WAS TREATED FOR A BROKEN & LACERATED FOOT AT HOUSTON VALLEY HOSPITAL IN KINGSPORT TN. HE WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL ON THE FOLLOWING DAY.
During the pre-shift examination a roof fall was discovered in the # 2 entry in the return. The fall was approximately 6' high x 20' wide x 20' long. The fall did not affect ventilation, miners or equipment. The area will not be cleaned up.