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Injured was moving a 6 inch discharge line from one ditch to another ditch when EE fell. The injury resulted in a ruptured disc requiring surgery to lower back. Injury occurred on 4/3/16, but injured continued to work until 12/2/16 when EE had surgery and began missing work on 12/5/16 at which time this became a reportable injury.
While employee was disassembling metal shelving, he came in contact with a sharp corner. This resulted in a laceration to the right forearm that required four stitches.
Occupational Pneumoconiosis Award
Employee was bent over pre heating steel and when he went to standup he felt pain in his lower back (right side). He was diagnosed with strain/inflammation/prescription meds.
Employee was adjusting the drill pot on the operators side of the roof bolt machine, when he asked his helper to raise the boom to see if it was level. Employee's fingers where caught in the pinch point resulting in stitches to the ring and little finger on his left hand
EE stated that he was in process of turning the drill carousel with a slate bar when he felt something "pop" in his lower back. He sustained a strained muscle as a result.
The injured and a co-worker were in process of removing plugged coal from the No.7 tail section chute which is part of the raw coal system. While prying with the slate bar to remove the coal, the bar slipped, came up and subsequently struck him on the ear causing a laceration.
The Mechanic and a co-worker were in process of installing cutting edges on #1014, D11 bulldozer. While lifting a cutting edge with the boom and chain from the mechanic's truck, the eyelet on the cutting edge suddenly broke loose causing it and the chain to fly up and strike him on his hand. He sustained a laceration to his left hand as a result.
The injured was driving on the Bearpen haulroad and as he started to negotiate a 3-4 percent grade and curve at road marker #18, his pickup truck slid into a loaded coal truck. Due to the potential serious injuries sustained to his head and chest areas, he was air lifted to a local hospital; he was released on 12/31/2010. The coal truck driver sustained first aid injuries.
Employee states that as he was attempting to dump a load of coal from trailer, the coal stuck in trailer causing the front wheels of tractor to raise off the ground. When the coal dislodged, the trailer came down suddenly, jarring employee.
A contract employee, and a co-worker were in process of splicing a 6-inch water line with a metal band and banding tool. During the process, EE was pulling one end of the stuck band out of the banding tool with a pair of pliers. When the band sprang out, the sharp edge struck the side of his left hand, resulting in a laceration.
Injured stated he was standing outside the shop area talking to employees when he noticed something felt like it went in his eye. He immediately washed out his eye. However, two (2) days after the event, he sought medical attention where an abrasion was observed and was given a prescription for eye ointment. Note: This incident was not reported to managment until 11/5/2010.
Employee states he became nauseous from fumes upon inspection of battery box during the truck's daily service in shop. "REPORT BEING FILED UNDER PROTEST"
Employee stated while working in the shop he sustained 'welding flash' to both eyes due to a nearby co-worker's welding activities.
The injured, a contract employee, was in process of servicing a Caterpillar de-watering pump generator. While performing the task, his foot slipped on the trailer step causing his foot to slide in the space between the trailer and the house of the generator. As a result, he twisted and bumped his knee.
Employee stated that as he was checking tires, he tripped and fell. As he fell, he grabbed tires and twisted lower back.
Employee states he was hitting a bolt with a sledge hammer when a piece of metal him him in the eye.
Approximately at 9:08 am, while the dozer operator was pushing coal at the raw coal stockpile, he observed a signifcant amout of smoke coming from underneath the coal pile. No fire was observed, just 'smoldering' coal.
Employee states that while attempting to tighten a wheel lug nut on a truck, the wrench slipped and he fell from ground level to ground level, resulting in a contusion to his finger and a strain to his back."REPORT FILED UNDER PROTEST"
Employee stated while working from a 2-foot step ladder and placing boxes of filters in the appropriate bins, she lost her balance and fell to the floor. In doing so, she twisted her left knee resulting in a sprain. Note: Employee started missing work due to injury on May 31, 2009.
The injured was helping install a seat in a bulldozer. During the process, while his hand was underneath, the handle that latches the seat was inadvertently bumped which caused his ring and middle finger to get caught between the seat and base. As a result, his middle finger sustained a fracture at the finger nail area.
After making electrical repairs at the dragline, the injured re-set the three (3) 480 volt breakers and while examining the circuit panel, one of the breakers suddenly 'blew,' causing the injured to sustain burns to his face and neck area. He was taken to the local hospital where he was treated and admitted over night for observation.
The injured employee stated he was in process of checking an air leak at the main water stand. While walking toward the air valve location, he stepped on a loose rock. When this happened, his foot rolled off the side causing him to twist his knee. The injured continued to work until his physician took him off work on 6/27/2008 due to the MRI showing a torn cartilage.
Employee was installing transmission pump on 785 Cat truck. While lifting pump, strain to upper back muscles.
EE was checking machine for proper working condition after returning to staging area to obtain pressure wand that was missing from truck. His foot became tangled in hose or hose reel section causing him to fall from back bumper/step of truck & accidently squeeze gun handle. He then said gun stuck in the open position. He let go of wand to catch himself. Water struck him in chest.
The EE was operating the dozer, dug a trench then drove into the trench. He was not wearing his seatbelt and struck his head on the dash board, He cut his head and had to have stiches. The EE was given three days without pay for falling to wear his seatbelt.
An employee of Gil's Contracting stated while using a razor knife (folding style) and cutting a section of rigid water line the knife slipped and struck his left hand, lacerating the top portion of his ring finger.
Employee alleges injury from latching truck tailgaate. Employee tested positive from subsequest drug test. Employment terminated."Report filed under Protest"
At approximately 6:30 pm a fire was discovered at the shop/coal lab building. No injuries or close calls were reported, however, the shop sustained substantial damage to the structure and some of the contents. The fire was extinguished by the Cowen VFD at approximately 7:15 pm.
On July 25, 2007, the injured was walking on the crossover of a drill when his foot slipped, injuring his knee. As the months went by, his knee pain continued to get worse. Please note, on May 1, 2008, surgery was performed to repair a torn cartilage, thus making the injury a reportable event at that time.
EE was in process of removing the transmission from truck at the truck bay in the main shop. While removing bolts from the cross member it suddenly fell catching a portion of his left hand between the cross member and frame. As a result, he sustained a laceration on the palm of his hand, at the base of the little finger.
3/21/07, EE reported pain in left shoulder while tossing a truck headrest to coworker. EE was seen by a dr who ret'd EE to work on next shift. 5/21 EE off work due to pain. EE had rec'd cortis one treatment in Feb. EE has pre-exist condition & treated for pain prior to 5/21 report. Determined likely to accumlated trauma disorder.
The employee was operating a dozer. He was crossing a ditch and struck his head on the mirror of the dozer. He was not wearing his seatbelt. He cut his head which required stitches.
EE stated that while making an inspection for a suspected flat tire, he slipped on ice, falling and injuring his knee on a rock. Management questions this incident/injury.
EE reported on 2/9/07 that an alleged injury occurred on 2/8/07 while removing tire chain binders. He reported the alleged incident on 2/9/07 @ 6:10pm. He worked for 4 hours and sought medical attention @ 10:15pm. Managment questions this alleged incident/injury.
EE stated he was using a jack to push out a trasmission bolt, when it slipped and hit him in the mouth.
Employee states on evening of the injury, he lost a corner bit off his dulldozer. While he and a co-worker were scooting the corner bit back toward the bulldozer, he placed his fingers in the bolt hole resulting in his finger striking a burr resulting in a laceration. Note; management was not aware the ee went to a medical facility and received stitches until 3/13/07. see letter
EEa contract employee for JP Technical Services, was in process of changing an `idler? on the 345 backhoe when his little finger caught a jagged piece of metal (on the side of the idler) resulting in a laceration which required seven (7) stitches.
Employee stated that while stepping from truck he turned his foot and injured his left ankle.
Employee received a Workers' Compensation award for occupational pneumoconiosis.
Employee stated that he was climbing into his truck. He slipped and hit his knee on fuel tank step.
Employee stated that he was stung by a wasp.
As truck was staged in front of bin waiting to dump, the loader attempting to clear off bin pulled in front of truck to clean bin and backed into the waiting truck. No injury reported - Employee refused medical treatment.
Employee was walking carrying his chainsaw & fuel. He tripped and fell on a stump.
Employee stated he was tightening wheel nut with a lug wrench and pulled muscle in back.
Employee was in process of steaming his steam truck, when he rose up he suddenly felt dizzy & collapsed backwards, striking his head on the ground. This caused a puncture wound to the back portion of his head. He was taken to Charleston area medical ctr where he was kept over night for observation. He was released the next day.
Injured stated he was in process of cutting weeds using a weed eater. While doing so, he encountered some bees and was stung 6 or 7 times. Shortly thereafter, he had difficulty breathing and was taken to he hospital for an apparent allergic reaction.
EE stated after helping complete the preshift inspection on the 2800 electric shovel and after getting back on the ground, he proceeded to his dozer. While walking toward the machine, he stepped on a rock, which was under about 8 inches of wet mud, causing him to twist his right knee.
EE was loading a train at the loadout and during the process traveled to the silo to turn the water on. While walking to the silo, he had to cross the track and over a rail car and while stepping up on the rail car step, his hard hat fell off. After bending over to pick up his hard hat, he rose up and struck his head on the bottom of the step, which caused a laceration.
While washing down the raw coal tunnel, employee walked back to the sump area to engage the pump. After stepping up on the tailpiece and engaging the pump switch, the force of the water coming out of the discharge line struck him on the side of the head, knocking him to the floor. He sustained a twisted ankle (fracture) and abrasions to his back and knee.