American Mining West LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
While pushing golf cart the steering wheel turned at a high rate of speed hitting employee's finger.
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American Mining West LLC · Fall from machine
Injured party was getting out of the Frontend/Forklift Loader in the pit when he got to the bottom step his foot slipped and he fell to the ground landing on his feet straining his neck.
January 17, 2006
KY · Coal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Mining West LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Injured party was standing in mud and water about a foot deep trying to hookup a supply trailor when a prop was shoved against the injured party left ankle.
American Mining West LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Injured party got off of mantrip and was standing in mud when he tried to make a step. His feet stuck in the mud and he fell backwards straining his lower back.
January 4, 2006
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
American Mining West LLC · Struck by falling object
INJURED PARTY WAS ROOF BOLTING IN THE #3 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON TOP OF HIS RT. ANKLE, BREAKING HIS LEG. HE WAS UNDER THE CANOPY ON THE ROOF BOLTER BUT HIS LEG WAS JUST A LITTLE BIT OUT FROM UNDER THE CANOPY WHEN THE ROCK FELL. THE ROCK WAS ABOUT 3"THICK, 1 & 1/2'LONG & 1 & 1/2'WIDE.
December 20, 2005
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
American Mining West LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Injured party had picked up the 4" water line at the unit tailpiece to put on a fire drop when he felt a pain in his lower back.
American Mining West LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Injured party tried to throw a 5 gallon can of oil over the unit belt when he twisted his left hip and knee.
American Mining West LLC · Accident type, without injuries
A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND ON 2ND SHIFT BY THE OUTBY MINE FOREMAN IN THE SOUTHEAST ENTRIES. SPAD # 2+70 IN THE X-CUT BETWEEN #4 & #5 ENTRIES. THE FALL WAS 4'HIGH X 17'WIDE X 35'LONG. IT WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. 48"DOUBLE LOCK ROOF BOLTS WERE USED IN THE AREA.
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