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The employee was climbing down from a caterpillar D10 dozer, stepping down into some oil that had been spilled on the ground, and slipped and fell, twisting his right ankle. (Sprain)
Employee was inserting the fitting ends in hexagon drill steel and struck his left index finger with a hammer.
Hood on a D8T Cat Dozer stuck open and EE moved it causing the hood to slam shut. It caught his middle and ring finger between the frame and the hood.
EE was sitting on the rib in the #2 entry when a piece of draw rock fell from the roof striking him on the back.
EE was sitting on the rib in the #2 Entry when a piece of draw rock fell from the top striking him on the back.
EE was holding a hammer against a pump while another EE was hitting with another hammer to drive a pump back onto a bolt machine. A piece of metal broke off, striking EE in the hand.
Employee stated, he was shoveling the belt line, and strained his muscle, in the upper part of his leg (Right).
Employee was walking across section, when he stepped in a hole, twisting his knee.
Drill steel fell out of drill hole and hit his left finger.
EE was working on a lube truck replacing the mounting bracket when he raised up hitting his forehead on the bracket causing a cut to his forehead. 2-Staples were required to close the wound.
He was helping the mechanic weld on a 988F loader. He was in the process of welding and apparently got flash burns in his eyes.
Employee was stemming holes and unloading boosters.
EE was assisting coworker in attempting to uncouple the car cat head, when his left foot became caught between the car pusher and miner guide rail, causing a crushing injury to his left foot. EE was flown to Hospital.
EE was standing beside feeder, watching a co-worker use a come-along to put conveyor chain back together, when the chain slipped & hit EE on the right cheek, causing him to get 7 stitches.
EE was climbing up the steps of a 777 Cat Truck (approx. 6 ft) when he fell backwards landing mostly on his left foot. He stated when he hit the ground it bent his leg backwards causing a fracture to his left leg.
EE was cutting zip ties loose that were holding cable in place on the high wall miner. When he cut a zip tie the knife continued on and cut his left hand. EE rec. 4 stitches.
While preparing to take down a material stacking conveyor on impoundment, located on K7 2009 belonging to Infinity Coal Co, EE was standing on tail end of stacker cutting holes in sideboards for chain hook points. A backhoe operator was removing material from around support legs and turned conveyor over, causing cuts on 3 fingers on right hand of inured EE, requiring stitches.
EE was putting a medal guard on the side of a head drive, when it slipped and slide down his hand and cut his middle finger. EE was taken to Hospital ER room where he had 7 stitches put in his finger.
EE was changing structure when he mashed his left index finger, resulting in 7 stitches. This accident occurred on 2A belt line.
While ee was tramming a drill over some debris, he was jolted and complained of back pain.
EE was walking across the section in the LOB when he ran into a strap that was partially bent down hitting himself on the right ear. Three stitches were placed on his ear.
During the weekly inspection of the Infinity # 4 UG mine which is in non-producing status, a roof fall was discovered in the 1st left panel which is a worked out area. This fall was in the No. 2 entry intersection. The fall was above the roof bolts anchorage. This area has been dangered off with timbers and danger signs.
As employee was replacing a tooth on a loader, he removed the old tooth and threw it to one side. As he was discarding the old tooth, a sharp piece of jagged metal caused a laceration that required 5 stitches to his left index finger.
EE was assisting the mechanic put a motor on the highwall miner using a porta-power when a metal brace broke loose and struck him on the right shoulder. EE continued to work for several hours before seeking medical attention.
Employee stated that as he dismounted from the dozer, he started to turn around and felt his knee pop. He didn't think it would amount to anything so he did not seek medical attention at the time. At a later time, the knee continued to experience pain so he consulted a doctor.
Employee reported that he hurt his back bending a bolt while operating a bolt machine. He did not report this to anyone. He first told the mine supt. that his back was hurting him due to an old car accident he had prior to coming to work at Infinity Energy.
Employee was throwing cable over against a rib where an overcast had been cut out and ran into a rock brow head first jamming his neck. Refused medical attention at time of the accident 9/12/09. He went to his regular doctor 9/14/09 and told him he had a sore neck(he called it a crick).
EE's foot slipped as he was descending the ladder of the D-9. EE caught himself with one hand and had pain in his shoulder blades. EE did not seek medical att. at this time. During routine visit with his Dr., he informed the Dr. of his pain and an MRI was ordered. EE has not returned to work since.
Installing outside bolt, was changing bit on drill steel when a piece of draw rock fell striking him on the left side of his body
EE was not wearing a seat belt while loading rock into a haulback truck. As he tried to lift a rock, the teeth on the bucket slipped, causing EE to hit his head against the air conditioner. The knob on the air conditioner caused a laceration on his head that required 5 staples. He was given a full release for the following day. No lost time.
Injury was walking behind bolt machine, when he slipped and fell, the bottom was wet and muddy.
As injury was installing the last row of bolts, a piece of draw rock fell from the face and broke off at the canopy, striking him in the back.
EE was walking out of office trailer (mine office) and tripped and fell, twisting his knee.
While climbing down the ladder of the 992G loader, he slipped and grabbed the ladder with his left hand only and swung around with one hand causing a strained left shoulder.
While installing roof bolts, a piece of draw rock hit EE on the left index finger, causing a hairline fracture and laceration.
While roof bolting, a piece of draw rock, approx. 8"x4'x4', fell between the bolts and struck injury on the left shoulder. The wittness to the accident saw the draw rock give way and told him to run, had he stayed under the protection of the ATRS, he would not have been injured. He sustained a bruise to his shoulder and return to full duty on Monday.
EE was loading his tools in the bed of a pick up truck. As he was exiting the bed, he slipped and fell of the truck, landing on a fork of a fork lift that was sitting beside the truck.
Employee alleged that he was lifting a rock with a 992G loader when the rock slipped out of the bucket causing the loader to rock throwing him out of his seat hurting his back. Dr. diagnosed strained back. Seat belt was in good working condition but was not being used.
Employee was in the process of shutting off a water pump, he stepped up on the pump and lost his footing and fell backwards landing on his back, He bruised and sprained his back.
While installing the second bolt in the row, a piece of draw rock fell from between the bolts and struck EE on the left foot. The rock measured approx 8" X 36" X 4".
Employee slipped and fell in the parking lot of the mine office. He did not report this until Monday morning 12/8/08.
Employee said he was working on a CAT 777 truck when he bent over to open a door he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.
Employee ran his dozer into a hole and hit his leg against the door. He refused medical treatment at this time, stating he would be o.k. On Aug. 25, 2008, he went to the doctor with swelling on the knee and received 5 days light duty. He returned to work 9/3/08.