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EE was repairing a hose coupling on a CAT 992 D Rubber Tire End loader - Equipment # R14107 - to install the new coupling EE pulled on the hose to gain access to the coupling and injured EE's right arm/shoulder
Employee was walking along a sediment control ditch over uneven ground to check a point source discharge at the outlet for this structure. Employee's foot slipped and employee's body twisted as employee fell to the ground. Employee broke right lower leg.
Security found a trailer that had just begun to burn. EE immediately called the fire dept. While they were responding EE began to use portable fire extinguishers. Upon arrival the fire departments were able to extinguish the fire. The fire burnt approx. 45 minutes. No injuries were reported MSHA Hotline was notified.
EE was opening a security gate and felt a sharp pain in the lower back and a burning feeling going down the back of the leg.
EE was assisting a driver in locating a popping noise they heard. EE told driver to raise & lower the bed, as EE bent over to look & listen EE inadvertently placed fingers on the lip at the bottom of the hoist cylinder as it was being lowered. EE's fingers were caught between cylinder and lip causing avulsions to each fingers from tip to nail bed. Soft tissue damage only to tips.
Removing a hardbar pin from a D-10 when a piece of metal from the pin hammer entered employee's left thigh when struck with a sledge hammer.
This office was notified on 07/09/2019 that the employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis on 10/04/2018.
This office was notified on 07/09/2019 that the employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis on 02/05/2019.
Excavator owned by WV Dept. of Highways caught on fire at the end of their shift that was located on our property. It was finally extinguished without injury. MSHA hot line was contacted. The excavator was a total loss. An investigation by MSHA was conducted on 2-21-19.
Employee's air drill was laying on top of a tool box of the welding truck and was not in use. As they walked by the drill, their leg brushed against the supply hose for the drill. It knocked the drill off and by reflex they grabbed the drill. The bit struck their hand causing a laceration to the palm of the left hand.
While walking across a muddy bench the employee twisted right ankle. On 2/16/2019 ee sought medical attention and was put on modified duty with a sprained right ankle
EE driving on site, fell asleep, hit guard rail, drove straight to Gate. Another EE was working gate. Area mgr & Ops. mgr. contacted. Area mgr. went on site. Ambulance called to check EE. EE did not want to go to hospital, changed mind, and decided to go; complaining of stomach pain. EE went hospital for evaluation. EE released with no restrictions on 10/28/2018.
As a lightning storm passed over the mine a bolt of lightning struck our incoming power. Power was lost. It was found that a bank of transformers had been struck and one was burning. The fire was extinguished but rekindled later. At that time both Hot Lines (MSHA and State) were notified .While talking with MSHA I was notified that the fire had been extinguished.
Removing a bad bushing from a D10 back bar. Employee hit the bushing to shift it over so that a retaining ring could be removed. Grease and metal slivers came back and hit the employee in the eye.
Employee was dismounting a 16G grader after working on the fuel linkage. Employee was coming down the steps when they stumbled and fell to the ground landing on the left hand (approximately 2'). This resulted in a hairline fracture to the forearm just below the elbow.
Employee was operating a riding lawn mower when ee came down the bank and began to turn to go back up. As ee turned one of the front wheels came off the ground and the mower began to turn over. EE then released seat belt and jumped off. When doing this ee struck left wrist on the mower and this resulted in two fractures to wrist.
Employee climbing up structure to hang chain and twisted right knee.
Employee was walking back to lube truck after servicing an excavator when ee stepped and twisted left knee.
Employee was striking a bucket tooth to remove it from the shank with a sledge hammer when a piece of metal broke loose from the tooth lodging in the employee's lower right leg. The injury resulted in 6 stitches.
Employee was removing a hydraulic hose that had been disconnected on both ends and the clamps were removed from a 785 Caterpillar rock truck. As employee pulled they felt a pain in the upper back. Hose measured 36" long X 1.5" diameter.
Walked by another mechanic that was using a cutting torch, a piece of slag flew and hit employee in the middle of the back. When employee tried to wipe the slag off it caused a thermal burn to the middle finger of the right hand.
Employee was in the process of hooking up a catheads on a Highwall Miner car. As the car started, ee bent over to pick up a control cable and place it on the car. As ee stood up and began to walk ee stumbled and fell. This resulted in receiving a laceration to the right forehead. It is unknown as to what ee struck head on.
Employee was lifting the door on loader to check the transmission fluid and as ee pulled the door, it got stuck causing to strain to open it. This resulted in a hernia.
Employee called and informed management that ee had saw a doctor and had been taken off work having been diagnosed with carpal tunnel of both hands.
Employee was in the process of tightening a bolt on a pull down cable on a drill when EE felt a pull in EE's lower abdomen where EE had a previous hernia two years ago. After going to a doctor EE was diagnosed with another hernia in the same area as EE's last one. Employee continues to work as of this date. Management was not notified as to EE's diagnoses until 10-25-2017
Driver exiting and only caught bottom step with their toes. Their foot slipped off and sprained ankle when they hit the ground.
Carpal tunnel diagnosis
Employee was replacing a bearing on a highwall miner add car, when the bearing that employee was turning suddenly turned pinching employee's left index finger. Employee was wearing protective gloves. This resulted in an avulsion to the tip of employee's left index finger.
Employee stepped off the stairway onto the ground. When ee stepped with left foot, it slipped in the mud and ee felt a "pop" in knee. EE continued to work until 5/25/2017 when ee was diagnosed with a torn meniscus.
Employee slipped dismounting a dozer and twisted left elbow. Resulting in a strain/sprain.
Black Lung claim
Employee was greasing the bucket on the Caterpillar 5230. Employee had left hand on the grease hose when a small hole ruptured in the hose. Grease struck left thumb and broke the skin. Not penetrating the tissue.
Employee was walking from a drill to service truck and stepped on some un-even ground twisting right knee.
Employee was dismounting water truck when they stepped on a rock and the rock gave way causing EE to twist ankle. EE continued to work performing regular job. During a follow up visit the doctor requested physical therapy which began on 8-5-2016 causing this incident to be reportable. EE continues to work while attending therapy in the evenings.
EE was cutting apart some CB actuators with a knife. EE was cutting away from body but was holding material with left hand. The knife slipped and struck left wrist. Resulted in a stab wound in left wrist, resulting in 3 stitches.
EE was operating a 993K loader loading binder. A piece of binder broke loose. The operator felt a tweek in lower back. EE did not receive medical treatment until 12/07/2016, the first treatment. EE was off work at that time with Meniers disease. Management thought that EE was still of work for the Meniers disease and not for the back injury up until 02/17/2017.
Employee was operating a Hitachi excavator (EX-0102) repairing access road berms when the excavator caught fire. EE was informed by a passerby, rock truck operator. The employee shut the excavator off and exited. The fire was extinguished approximately 25 minutes later. No injuries occurred due to the incident. MSHA was called in a timely manner.
EE was unhooking an Add car cathead. EE placed EE's foot on the top of the cars push arm. EE's foot slipped off and was caught between the push arm and the flipper jack. EE quickly removed EE's foot and received a stretched tendon attached to a bone in the top of EE's foot. Medical evidence did not revealed injury until EE received an MRI and it was read (4/22/16).
Employee had exited the mantrip at the end of EE's shift and was in walking across the parking lot when another employee, in their personal vehicle struck EE, knocking EE to the ground. Employee was able to get up with assistance.
EE stated that while he was grinding on a weld Saturday he felt like dust in his eye but thought he wiped it out. He finished his shift and Sunday morning he woke and felt something in his eye. He went to the eye doctor on Monday morning where the dust was removed and he was prescribed antibiotic drops for his eyes. He returned to work the next shift with a full release.
Employee was lifting a front differential up, cradling it close to her body and felt a burn in her mid-section and a pull in her ankle. She was examined by physician on 8/12/15 and diagnosed with a hernia.
Employee was operating a stand-up battery powered forklift in the warehouse. While backing up, employee steered the forklift in the wrong direction causing it to strike a steel pole. Employees left foot was caught between the forklift and the pole smashing the distal end of his foot from the side resulting in fractures.
Employee was using a come-a-long and the truck's boom to install a new steering cylinder, the come-a-long slipped causing the cylinder to abruptly move forward, smashing employee's left thumb against the frame and steering cylinder of the CAT 992D (fracture and 3 sutures).
An employee was using a Porta Team jack to put a gear box on the shaft of the raw coal seizer. The jack kicked out and struck he employee in the mouth and side of face.
Employee was preparing to cut a tree when a limb fell and hit him knocking him to the ground.
Employee tried to open the driver's door of the lube truck but it would not open, so he entered through the passenger door and tried to open the driver's door. As he pushed down on the door handle, the handle broke in half causing a laceration to his left hand. (14 Sutures)
EE was using a 16 pound sledge hammer to straighten a metal guard. As he swung the hammer, he felt a pop and pain in his left shoulder. EE continued to work his scheduled shifts but due to continued discomfort he saw a physician on 01/09/15 and received an MRI. Diagnosed with 2 tendon tears. EE returned to work until 02/04/15, which was his first day away from work.
While working on the Tractor's air conditioning system, the employee stepped down to dismount the truck and slipped causing him to strike his head against the garage door frame resulting in a lacertion. Employee received 4 sutures.
Employee had just finished replacing a pillar bearing on the wash coal feeder when a loud pop was heard by the employee and by employees near the area. Immediately following the pop the employee fell from his position to the ground landing on his back. Due to the unknown location of the employee at the time of the fall, the height & distance of the fall is undetermined.
While helping mechanic replace the tracks on dozer, employee had is hand on top of the tracks. When boom started to raise the tracks to connect them, employee's hand was pulled up, pinching his left little finger between the tracks, resulting in a laceration (10 Sutures).