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June 26, 2023 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Justice Energy Company, Inc. · Struck by flying object

There were some large rocks on the dumping berm. When the loader operator cleaned the rocks off the operator pushed the berm over the dump area. After the truck driver got another load the driver backed up to dump and didnt know the berm was out until the driver felt the wheel drop over the dump leading to driver tipping over the truck.

November 22, 2021 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Justice Energy Company, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Pushing with a D11 and ran over a big rock. The dozer slammed to the ground and hurt the operators back.

September 18, 2021 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Energy Company, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was climbing up on EE's truck and the steps were too high. Resulting in EE losing balance and falling backwards to the ground. Hurting shoulder, neck, head, back and arm on the right side.

June 10, 2021 WV · Coal car trimmer, car loader, bin puller, truck loader POWERED HAULAGE
Justice Energy Company, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving a rock truck and hit a pot hole, causing it to rattle EE around the inside of the truck. Injuring EE's mid back.

October 17, 2018 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Justice Energy Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE hand was injured by a wheel retaining ring.

October 22, 2013 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Energy Company Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was descending from D11R dozer (Company No. 394) when employee slipped and fell 3 feet onto the fender striking his right hip against the machine.

October 1, 2013 WV · Coal FIRE
Justice Energy Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned fire occurred on the D11CD Dozer (company number 370) while operating on the L9 in the Remine pit.

September 9, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Justice Energy Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was ascending the ladder on a 994F Loader when he felt pain in his right shoulder.

June 13, 2013 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Justice Energy Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was removing radiator cap when it blew off causing water and steam to come back on his left arm.

June 6, 2013 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Energy Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was getting off dozer when a piece of clothing got caught causing him to fall back toward the dozer. Employee struck his head and shoulder on the dozer.

January 15, 2013 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Justice Energy Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

While having truck loaded, a rock came in contract with the truck and jarred the employee.

May 25, 2012 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Energy Company Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was getting off the loader, he was on the bottom step and lost his balance causing him to slip and fall.

May 14, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Justice Energy Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent down to pick up a box of caps. He stated he felt a sharp pain in his back and fell to his knees. After he set down for a few minutes he was able to return to work with no problems. The next day he felt pain in his back again and went to the doctor.

May 5, 2012 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Justice Energy Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was pushing in a shot. The dozer slipped and then caught traction. This sudden jerk caused EE's neck to be jerked.

December 2, 2011 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Energy Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while getting off a D-10 Dozer, he slipped and pulled a muscle in his back.

October 16, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Justice Energy Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a rock truck and while being loaded, a large rock fell out of the loader bucket into the truck bed causing him to be bounced. Employee did not miss work until 10/27/11.

September 5, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Energy Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee had installed engine and was exiting the pump room. He slipped on a wet walkway and caught his hand on sheet metal in the doorway, causing laceration to thumb.

July 31, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Justice Energy Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Installing steering clutch in D10R. While wrapping the track, the link engaged in sprocket and a piece of metal struck ee in right forearm causing a puncture. Metal sliver was embedded in arm.

June 23, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Energy Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that while getting up on the steps of the rock truck, his ankle gave out and twisted.

May 16, 2011 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Justice Energy Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated that while getting on the lozer, he had 2 hands on the handrail and 1 foot on the ladder, while pulling himself up he heard a pop in his right arm.

April 11, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Justice Energy Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was injured on 4-11-11. While operating a rock truck he backed over a rock and jarred his back. Employee returned to work the next day and was able to work until 4-18-11. Employee stated that pain was getting worse and he was unable to work.

March 2, 2011 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Justice Energy Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE stated that while operating a rock truck, he ran over a rough spot in the road and caused him to be jarred in the seat. EE stated that this caused him to have lower back pain.

October 16, 2010 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Justice Energy Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating fuel truck when he hit a bump causing him to be jarred.

August 9, 2010 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Justice Energy Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE walked to right side above engine compartment when he slipped on the deck of the rock truck catching himself with his other foot resulting in twisting his back.

November 17, 2008 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Justice Energy Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had entered cab of haul truck and was about to close the door when a gust of wind blew the door shut and caught the employees little finger against the door jamb.

October 16, 2008 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Justice Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was driving fuel truck, traveling to Johnson Hollow Pit. Employee stated that the inside tire of the rear right axle blew out. He stopped the truck to look at rear wheel tires & discovered a rock wedged between the tires. He then reached over into the wheel well to remove the rock when the outside tire blew out striking his right hand.

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