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February 19, 2016 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was duck walking (walking in squatting position) in 43" coal, employee had a pain in employee's left side abdomen.

July 15, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered by employee while doing the weekly airway examination. Date and Time is unknown. The fall was approximately 20' X 20' 10' Thick. The area was bolted with 6' fully grouted resin bolts along with 10' cable bolts. The fall is at Spad #442 in the #5 Entry in the 2nd North West Mains

June 24, 2014 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was getting out of the excavator when he slipped and hit his left knee-also reported back pain. EE was using 3-point contact. EE did not seek medical attention until Friday 7.25.2014-RTW Monday 7.28.2014

June 23, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 2nd North West Mains, Spad # 815. The fall was appx. 40' Long 4' Thick. The fall is dangered off at all approaches.

June 17, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred at #2 Entry Spad #152. The fall was apprx. 22' X 22' X 10'. The fall has been dangered off at all approaches. 6ft fully grouted bolts was used with 10' cable bolts.

May 27, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE HAD GOT OFF HIS RIDE TO SHUT THE AIRLOCK DOORS HE SLIPPED AND FELL CATCHING HIMSELF WITH RIGHT HAND. BENT INDEX FINGER BACK. SWELLING.

May 14, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 4th Panel of The North west Mains at spad 1350--The fall was 16' X 18' --4 1/2 ' Thick. The has been dangered off at all approaches.

May 12, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred #5 Belt one break inby spad #414. The fall is appx 20' X 20' above anchorage. The fall was dangered off at all approaches. Six foot fully grouted bolts used. Notified the agency in the required 15MIN , Local agency also notified.

April 24, 2014 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE crossing the section tailpiece, EE slipped and fell on belt. Scrape on forehead.

April 21, 2014 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was feeding raw coal hoppers to plant with 988F end loader. EE stated that the brakes locked up throwing him forward into windshield.

April 18, 2014 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Occupational Pneumoconiosis-Board findings-AWARD ORDER received on 4.18.2014 from AIG.EE has not missed work due to this illness. He is off work due to having knee surgery.

April 16, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An Unplanned roof fall has occurred in the #2 entry/Spad #140. The fall was approx. 20' X 20' X 6' above anchorage. The fall was dangered off at all approaches. Local agency notified also.

April 9, 2014 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was putting breaker in when the handle broke and he said it shocked him, he hurt his right shoulder on the rib. He was check in the ER and released

April 3, 2014 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall was discovered 12:00pm, No Person or Equipment involved. In the #2 Entry-spad 267 on 1st North Mains in the Return. The fall was appx. 20' wide X 25'-30' long and 8' thick.

March 13, 2014 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping to get the Continuous Miner blocked up to remove planetary when chain ratchet came loose hitting EE's left jaw and shoulder. EE had x-rays and was released to RTW Full Duty NO LOST DAYS

February 10, 2014 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was splashed on the face with hot oil while moving it out the way.

February 5, 2014 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF TAILPIECE AFTER GETTING ROCK UNSTOPPED AT THE HEAD AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. EE DIDN'T SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION/OR MISS WORK UNTIL 2.7.2014.

February 5, 2014 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Occupational Pneumoconiosis PPI Award Order received from AIG on 2.5.14 NO Lost Time.

December 6, 2013 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

unintentional roof fall occurred off the neutral in an area that had already been dangered off between spad 134-145 in #3 Entry between break 7 & 8. Appx 30 ft long, 20 ft wide, 6 ft high.

November 21, 2013 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE fell to ground bruising the left elbow while working underground-finished shift.

November 8, 2013 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall--Off the Section-Spad #52-Old #1 Belt at Brk 13 in #5 entry-Intersection in OLD travelway-fell 18' long X 12' wide.

November 8, 2013 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was tramming 4-wheeler to section, hit a bump and hit head on mine roof.

October 30, 2013 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

While hanging shuttle car cable draw rock fell from between bolts and hit EE on left leg and foot. Rock size 40" wide 10' long and 6" thick.

October 23, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting the shield on miner-felt burning sensation in lower back. EE worked regular duties until 10.30.13 EE started missing work on 10.31.13

October 17, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While riding underground the man trip ran over a rock and EE hit his head on the top. EE continued to work until 7:00 then decided to get it checked at the ER at Logan Regional.

October 16, 2013 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE is a scoop operator, supplying the roof bolter. He went to get a water on the offside of the bolter. The rear rubber tire ran over the right foot-causing bruise. EE was wearing Metatarsal Boots.

October 15, 2013 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was tramming scoop, ran over a piece of structure in roadway-it kicked up and hit his right elbow causing bruise. EE: worked light duty 2 days-RTW full Duty 10.18.13.

October 7, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was setting breaker up when it blew up causing burns to right side face, ear and Right hand.

October 2, 2013 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Contact with electrical current

EE was pulling slack from shuttle car cable to re-hang when he was shocked. PPE: EE was wearing rubber gloves.

September 19, 2013 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading bolt supplies and said he felt pain in lower right side

September 13, 2013 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was working on roof bolter tire, taking off lugs-- the socket extension broke and EE fell into the metal frame cutting his bottom lip-sutures required.

September 10, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was changing bits when draw rock fell out and struck him on head and shoulders.

August 28, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was putting up center lines crawling, he kneeled on left knee/twisted causing pain

July 18, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting out a battery from the mantrip approx. 40lb when felt a sharp pin in lower back.

June 26, 2013 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was over seeing repair work to roof bolter, while helping remove lid rock fell from between roof support striking him on foot.

June 20, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was bolting top when a corner rib draw rock fell hurting his back. EE finished his shift bolting top--He went to see a Dr. on 6.21.13 to be checked-contusion on back. The EE has RTW FULL DUTIES.

June 18, 2013 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EEG stated that appx. two weeks ago on 6.18.2013 he was climbing off the loader and stepped on uneven ground and twisted his left knee. NOTE: Reported incident after chosen for random alcohol/drug screening on 6.26.13. EEG has worked regular duties until 6.26.13--started missing work 6.26.2013

June 8, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on the bolter when the chain ratchet slipped dropping the scissors (arm Pot) on the left index finger causing a laceration that required sutures. EE missed one day to follow up with the doctor and has RTW modified duty until the sutures are out and laceration healed.

May 30, 2013 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An Unintentional roof fall was discovered at 10:55am--One X-Cut inby spad #164 in the #7 Entry, 1,300'from the mine portal. The fall was approx.19' wide x 30' long x 8' thick. No Person or equipment were involved. This area was bolted with 3/4" x 60" fully grouted bolts.

May 17, 2013 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was setting stab jack and slipped when stab jack came down on left foot. Contusion-Left Foot--Metatarsal Boots in use.

May 7, 2013 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON WIPER AT #4 REF BELT HEAD, HE DROPPED A BOLT, WHEN HE BENT OVER TO PICK IT UP HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE

April 26, 2013 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE complained of left shoulder hurting while shoveling #1 head and lifting parts that day. EE starting missing work on 2.25.2014 for possible RTC repair (acromioplasty)

April 23, 2013 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was placing a jack under the planetary of the Miner, it fell and caught the right hand. Ring and Pinky Fingers were bruised. Note: Metatarsal Gloves in Use

March 7, 2013 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glen Alum Operations, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was hanging cable in the #4 Entry-cable was pulled down, knocking him to the ground.

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