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August 21, 2013 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
T & T Energy, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Torque was being positioned under the D10R using a winch to pull the torque under the machine. A pry bar was being used to guide the component. The bar became wedged between the machine and the component causing the bar to whiplash back and strike the tech in the face.

July 19, 2013 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
T & T Energy, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was standing on tire of grader adding transmission and hydraulic oil. When he was finished servicing he got off of tire as operator started grader to see if wheels would turn. They wouldn't and operator shut grader back off, according to employee. He states he then climbed back on tire and as he shut the grader doors, wheels moved causing him to fall.

June 19, 2013 KY · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
T & T Energy, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Truck was following behind another rock truck when the truck in front of him stopped to allow a loader to turn around in front of them. The truck in the back could not stop and struck the front truck in the rear end. Neither driver was injured. EE was asked to go to hospital but refused.

June 19, 2013 KY · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
T & T Energy, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Truck was travelling in front of another rock truck. The truck EE was driving stopped to allow a loader to turn around in front of them. The truck in the back could not stop and struck the front truck in the rear end. Neither driver was injured. EE was asked to go to hospital but refused.

May 31, 2013 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
T & T Energy, LLC · Struck against a moving object

A large rock got away from a D11 striking the rock truck in which the injured was driving. Employee received bruises to the right hand, left knee, left shoulder, and neck. Foreman asked him if he wanted to go to hospital and he refused.

May 1, 2013 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
T & T Energy, LLC · Struck against a moving object

operator was pushing in a shot and working with a rock and he thought the rock would hit his tilt jack so he slung the dozer to the right and the rock hit the top of the blade and jarred him in the dozer. He complained with neck injury. Foreman and MET set him up with a neck brace and took him to the hospital.

April 24, 2013 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
T & T Energy, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

operator was getting down off his loader when he slipped and injured his right ankle, spraining it

April 6, 2013 KY · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
T & T Energy, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Operator was attempting to pack a rock out of the pit when the rock shifted to the left side of the bucket causing the loader to turn over on its side. The operator was not injured in this accident. This is for reporting purposes only. The operator worked the rest of his shift and operated an excavator.

March 22, 2013 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
T & T Energy, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing off grease truck on a ladder when he slipped and fell. He got his leg hung in ladder. A co-worker was nearby and helped him get down. He went to hospital at Mary Brekinridge Hospital. He was diagnosed with a hematoma on his left knee.

January 26, 2013 KY · Coal welder (non-shop) Fatality · MACHINERY
T & T Energy, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was a self-employed individual who was subcontracted by T & T Energy to perform welding work. EE was performing welding work on the T & T Energy, Begley #1 jobsite and while working experienced fatal blunt force trauma to his head. There were no direct witnesses to the accident and the accident is currently under investigation.

December 3, 2012 KY · Coal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
T & T Energy, LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

12-3-12 laid down on fender of lube truck to loosen bolt on alternator and back started hurting. 12-6-12 breaking tire down with sledge hammer and called on 12-7-12 and said his back was hurting and he was going to the doctor.

September 5, 2012 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T & T Energy, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping a mechanic work on a D-11 dozer when the belly pan fell off of the dozer and struck employee on top of his left foot. He went to the hospital and was examined and diagnosed with a deep stone bruise. Employee was released and returned to work the same day as the accident occurred. He has missed no work due to his injury.

July 13, 2012 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
T & T Energy, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee stepped on a nail in company garage. The nail went through his shoe and into his foot. Employee was asked by his supervisor if he needed medical attention and the employee refused.

July 10, 2012 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
T & T Energy, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a front end loader to pack large rocks out of a pit when a rock fell out of the loader bucket causing it to bounce and shake the cab of the loader and jarred the employee. The employee refused to seek medical attention.

October 24, 2011 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
T & T Energy, LLC · Fall from machine

The employee was servicing a D11 dozer when he went back up the dozer to retrieve some supplies. On his way off the tracks had become slick from rain causing him to slip and fall resulting in a sprained ankle.

October 13, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
T & T Energy, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee got off his dozer while it was being serviced and went to his personnel pickup and raise the hood. The employee climbed under the hood of the truck placing his right foot on the front bumper and his left leg on the radiator support. His right foot slipped causing him to fall and cut his left leg on the hood latch.

May 3, 2011 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
T & T Energy, LLC · Struck against stationary object

He was loading a Hydro seeder from a seed trailer. He was climbing down from a stack of mulch when he stepped on a wooden pallet that he did not see. When he stepped onto the pallet his foot rolled off the edge of the pallet spraining his left ankle.

July 28, 2010 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T & T Energy · Struck by falling object

The operator got out of the 992G loader to move some wet hole bags from the spoil pile when a rock rolled down the spoil and struck him in the calf of the leg. This incident happened about 8:30 PM. He reported it to the foreman about 12:00. He refused medical attention and transport to the hospital. He went to the hospital after his shift.

July 23, 2010 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
T & T Energy · Struck against a moving object

Driver lost control of his unit while descending the haul road incline. He first lost control at the No. 9 curve. He continued to travel down hill & came to rest on the unit's right side just prior to the No. 6 marker. The driver self extracted himself from the wreakage. The company METS rendered first aid & called for an ambulance that transported him to the Middlesboro ARH ER.

June 24, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
T & T Energy · Contact with heat

The EE was changing tires on a mack water truck. The temp. was in the upper 90's with heat index around 110 degrees and it had just rained. The EE had on a dark colored shirt, he made his way to the mine office and stated he was feeling bad. First aid was administered and an ambulance was called that transported him to Middlesboro ARH.

March 24, 2010 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
T & T Energy LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE reported to the nightshift foreman that he had stepped off the ladder of a 992G and stepped on a rock causing him to twist his hip. He was asked if he needed to go to the doctor. He declined and said that he had an appointment with a specialist on Saturday. He was informed to get a release from the doctor before retruning to work.

March 2, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T & T Energy LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee called on 3/3/10 stating that he hurt his back on 3/2/10 while loading a shot with wet hole bags. He stated that he was going to the doctor. He returned to work on 3/4/10 with no doctors excuse. He said the doctors office was full and that he did not wait. He worked the 4th, 5th, and 6th. He called on the 8th stating he could not work.

September 24, 2009 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
T&T Energy LLC · Fall from machine

EE exited truck on a slick, steep graded road with wet conditions injured left ankle and right knee.

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