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July 14, 1998 PA · Coal HOISTING
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE ELEVATOR AT THE CLAWSON SHAFT DEVELOPED A MECHANICAL FAILURE. ALL UNDERGROUND EES WERE NOTIFIED OF A CHANGE IN THE ROUTE OF THE SECONDARY ESCAPEWAY.

July 13, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

THE SCOOP THAT THE EE WAS TRAMMING, HIT A HOLE CAUSING THE MACHINE TO STOP SUDDENLY.

July 9, 1998 PA · Coal HOISTING
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION CAUSED THE CLAWSON SHAFT ELEVATOR TO BEOUT OF SERVICE. MSHA AND ALL EES UNDERGROUND WERE NOTIFIED OF THE CONDITION AND OF THE CHANGE IN ROUTE OF THE DESIGNATED SECONDA RY ESCAPEWAY.

July 7, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF ROOF IN A UNSUPPORTED FACE OVERODE 2 ROWS OF BOLTS THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN INSTALLED.THE AFFECTED AREA WAS APPROX. 20' WIDE X 8' LONG X 4'-8' HIGH. THE AREA IS LOACTED IN #3 ROOM LE FT OFF A-12 SECTION.

July 3, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING THE EE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND CANVAS. THE EE SLIPPED OFF THE ROCK AND HEARD HIS KNEE POP. THE EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 9-15-98.

July 1, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE A-9 ROOMS SECTION. THE FALL WAS LOCATED 20' INBY SS #6064. THE FALL IS APPROX 20' W X 100' L AND 6' -8' H. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY G ROUTED BOLTS. INSTALL II BOLTS HAD BEEN USED AS SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT IN THE AREA.

June 24, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING TO CLEAR THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM, THE EE WAS STRUCK BY A DRILL STEEL.

June 8, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE#3 ENTRY OF A-MAINS 70' INBY SS#4271. THE FALL IS APPROXIMATELY 20' X 35' X 6' HIGH. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WIHT 4' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS.

June 8, 1998 PA · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CABLE FORM AN MBC. WHILE REMOVING THE CABLE TENDER, HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

June 2, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE#2 ENTRY OF A-MAINS 70' OUTBY SS#4250. THE FALL IS APPROX 90' LONG X 20' WIDE X 5'-8' HIGH. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WIHT 4' FULLY GROUTED BO LTS. SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT INCLUDED 1 ROW OF ROADSIDE POSTS OF 5' CENTERS IN THE AREA OF THE FALL

May 29, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

WHILE TRAMMING AN MBC OFF CRIB BLOCK THE EMPLOYEE JAMMED HIS LOWER BACK. THE EMPLOYEE IS UNDER GOING CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT FOR THIS CONDIDITION

May 26, 1998 PA · Coal HOISTING
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE ELEVATOR AT THE CLAWSON SHAFT PORTAL WAS OUTOF SERVICE FOR APPROX 3 HRS DUE TO AN ELECTRICALMALFUNCTION.

May 19, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE BOLTER CANOPY STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS NECK AND SHOULDER. FIRST DAY OFF 5-21-98.

May 15, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE A-9 SECTION ON 5/15/98. THE FALL IS APPROX 30'L, 30'W, AND ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE OF THE 4' FULLEY GROUTED BOLTS. SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT CONSISTING OF INSTALL II BOLTS & WOODEN CRIBS HAND BEEN INSTALLED PRIOR TO THE FALL. THE FALL IS LOCATED IN THE #5 ENTRY 20' INBY SS5876.

May 14, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE A-9 SECTION ON 5/14/98. THE FALL IS APPROX 30'L, 20'W & ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE OF THE 4' FULLEY GROUTED BOLTS. THE AREA HAD BEEN RE-BOLTED WITH 6' INSTALL II BOLTS. THE FALL IS LOACTED IN THE #4 ENTRY AT SS5872.

May 8, 1998 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE EXAMINING A BELT (WALKING), THE EE JAMMED HIS NECK WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF. HE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 6-4-98.

May 6, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHIEL BENDING A BOLT, THE EMPLOYEE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK, NECK, SHOULDER AND ARM. THEEMPLOYEE IS SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT AT THIS THIS TIME.

May 5, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTEDLY WAS BENDING A 48" RESIN BOLT EXPERIENCING PAIN. DID NOT LOSE TIME UNTIL 10-22-98.

April 29, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK/HIP DURING THE COURSE OF THE SHIFT WHILE PERFORMING HIS NORMAL DUTIES. FIRST DAY OFF WORK WAS 5-01-98.

April 24, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPORTEDLY HANDLING A 45 FOOT PIECE OF CABLE WHEN PLUG FELL STRIKING MIDDLE FINGER.

April 23, 1998 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Helvetia Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNTINENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THEA-12 ROOMS SECTION. THE FALL WAS APPROX 30'LONG X 20' WIDE AND ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE OF THE 4' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS

April 20, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTEDLY WAS PERFORMING NORMAL WORK DUTIES HANDLING BELT MATERIAL. PLEASE NOTE - DID NOT LOSE TIME UNTIL OCT. 26, 1998.

April 17, 1998 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS WALKING IN THE NO. 2 ENTRY OF 1 LEFT ROOMS.

April 8, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTEDLY WAS WALKING THROUGH MUDDY AREA, FELT PAIN IN KNEE.

April 3, 1998 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTEDLY EXPERIENCED PAIN WHILE CRAWLING ON RT KNEE WHILE PERFORMING NORMAL WORK DUTIES. PLEASE NOTE: DID NOT LOSE TIME UNTIL JUNE 9, 1998.

April 3, 1998 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPORTEDLY PERFORMING NORMAL WORK DUTIES.

April 2, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE CARRYING SUPPLIES, THE EE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 2, 1998 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EE STRUCK BOTH KNEES ON THE FRAME OF THE SCOOP TRACTOR WHILE DISMOUNTING FROM THE OPERATOR COMPARTMENT.

March 26, 1998 PA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING ROCKDUST ONTO SCOOP. NOTE: CHIROPRATIC TREATMENT ONLY NO LOST TIME.

March 24, 1998 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW ON A PIECE OF METAL. DUE TO SWELLING AND DISCOLORATION THE EMPLOYEE IS SEEKING FURTHER MEDICAL EVALUATION.

March 24, 1998 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS LIFTING CABLE AND WATER LINE OFF HOOKS. PLEASE NOTE: CHIROPRACTOR TREATMENT ONLY.

March 19, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE MAKING REPAIRS THE EES' WRENCH SLIPPED. THE EE'S RIGHT HAND STRUCK A SHARP PIECE OF METAL CAUSING A LACERATION. THE EE REQUIRED STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

March 19, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTEDLY IS EXPERIENCING TINGLING AND NUMBNESS IN HIS HANDS. PLEASE NOTE: DID NOT LOSE TIME UNTIL MAY 4, 1998.

March 16, 1998 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Helvetia Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON THE RAMP FROM AN OVERCAST FELL AND INJURED HIS LEFT KNEE AND ANKLE. THE MEDICAL EVALUATION IS BEING CONTINUED.

March 16, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTEDLY WAS KNOCKING A HOLE IN A BRATTICE WALL WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY CEMENT BLOCK.

March 12, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE REPORTEDLY WAS STRUCK ON RIGHT HAND BY A CRIB BLOCK WHILE HANDLING MATERIAL.

March 11, 1998 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WALKED INTO HEADER IN NO. 2 ENTRY OF 1 NORTH WHILE MAKING EXAMINATION. PLEASE NOTE: CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT ONLY.

March 10, 1998 PA · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager POWERED HAULAGE
Helvetia Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS INVOLVED IN A PINCH-POINT ACCIDENT. THE RESULTING INJURIES INCLUDE A BROKE ARMULNA. LACERATION AND CONTUSIONS TO THE EMPLOYEESRIGHT ARM.

March 9, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY WAS WALKING IN THE NO. 2 ENTRY OF 1 SOUTH WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAISNT THE MINE ROOF. PLEASE NOTE: CHIROPRATIC TREATMENT ONLY - NO LOST TIME.

March 9, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Helvetia Coal Company · Rubbed or abraded

EE WAS PERFORMING NORMAL WORK DUTIES.

March 2, 1998 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE REPORTEDLY WAS WALKING, STRUCK HEAD IN OFFSET OF ROOF.

February 24, 1998 PA · Coal belt cleaner, picker DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Helvetia Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTEDLY HAS NUMBNESS IN HAND WHILE PERFORMING NORMAL WORK DUTIES. PLEASE NOTE: DID NOT LOSE TIME UNTIL APIL 2,1998.

February 16, 1998 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE REPORTEDLY WAS STRUCK BY ROOF SCALE OFF OF CANOPY. PLEASE NOTE: EE DID NOT BEGIN LOSING TIME FROM WORK UNTIL 2/23/98

February 12, 1998 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS STRUCK ON THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT WHILE UNLOADING MATERIAL FROM A SUPPLY TRANSPORT.

February 3, 1998 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTEDLY WAS HANDLING BELT STRUCTURES PLEASE NOTE: EE DID NOT BEGIN LOSING TIME UNTIL 2/24/98

January 27, 1998 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING DOWN CABLE WHEN RIGHT HAND GOT CAUGHT ON "D" HOOK.

January 19, 1998 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Helvetia Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE JAMMED HIS HEAD/NECK WHILE WALKING.THE EMPLOYEE SUBSEQUENTLY REPORTED SEEKING ADDITIONAL CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT.

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