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Employee stated that they were climbing up onto the dozer to work on the engine. As they did, they felt a pop in left knee. They experienced extreme pain in the knee as they attempted to walk on it. Went and got checked. Missed work on 06/24 and returned on regular duty on 06/25. Went to ortho on 06/27. Returned to work on regular duty on 06/30. Lost 2 days work.

Employer received by mail on 08/28/2023 that the employee listed had retained legal counsel and had filed for a claim for coal workers' pneumoconiosis/black lung. Thus this is being filed as an occupational injury/illness.

Employee stated was getting off of a dozer. As EE stepped down off of push beam step, EE's right foot stepped on a rock causing EE to twist right knee. Went to doctor to get checked thus incurring lost time.

At approximately 12:00 noon, the operator noticed flames in the engine compartment below the radiator. The operator shut dozer down and along with the foreman proceeded to extinguish the fire. Fire put out within 20 minutes. They went to get more fire extinguishers and upon returning approximately 20 minutes later, the dozer had reignited and was burning rapidly.

Employee stated that ee was dismounting dozer at the end of shift. EE stepped on a rock which was laying on the step of the push beam. EE foot slipped off causing ee to fall to the ground and landing on right foot. EE said ee felt knee pop which caused severe pain. Went to doctor next day and is off work.

Employee was lifting a 3 gallon bucket of oil onto loader bumper. As they were lifting, their feet got stuck in mud causing them to lift & turn their back simultaneously. Minor pain rest of day. Next day they said they could hardly move. Went to ER and off work since that day.

Employee stated was picking up a metal cover to put back onto the side of a hydraulic tank on a hauler. When employee did, right arm started tingling. Pain developed in right shoulder area. Went to doctor to have checked. First lost day of work occurred on 5/15/2018.

Employee stated was climbing up ladder to get on hauler. EE was standing on the bumper or step above so as to set thermos onto the catwalk. As EE did, hand slipped off the hand rail and EE fell backwards onto the ground. EE landed on back resulting in nine fractured ribs to the right side.

Employee stated that they were operating a dozer working the highwall. As they were prying on rock, the track slid off rock hitting the wall causing dozer to jar the employee resulting in pain in the neck, back, and leg. Went to doctor on 10/20/17 to get checked resulting in the first lost work shift.

Employee stated was operating a coal loader in the coal pit. EE was loading coal from the stockpile and also breaking coal. The jarring of the coal loader caused pain to EE's neck/back area throughout the shift. Kept working but missed 9/15/17 shift to go to doctor to get checked out, thus reportable.

Employee was walking across shot rock to the foreman's truck when their right foot slipped off of a rock and into a crevice. This caused the foot to bend backwards. Went to ER that night to get checked due to increasing pain. X-rays were negative but lost time started on 07/25/17.

Employee stated that ee was standing on ladder changing the hydraulic filters on a hauler. As ee was pulling on the ratchet, the ladder shifted sideways causing ee to strain back/hip area. Went to doctor on 3/22/17 to have checked. First day of lost work started on 3/23/17.

Employee stated that EE was climbing up the ladder on the hauler to check out a steering leak. The lower step swung underneath the bumper causing EE to pull self up the ladder. EE felt pain in the arm, neck, shoulder and back area. Went to doctor to get checked and missed work starting 2/21/17.

Employee was pulling hose from fuel truck to fuel dozer. Foot got stuck in the mud causing employee to lose balance. Employee fell backwards into the rear bumper on the fuel truck. Employee hit back against the bumper causing back pain and sprained left wrist when employee tried to break the fall.

Employee stated was lying on right side on the ground installing a roller cap and 2 bolts on dozer. During this process, felt a pop in right shoulder. Continued work and went to doctor on 12/14/16 to have checked due to still being sore. Was placed on restrictions starting 12/15/16, thus reportable.

Employee stated that EE used a torch to heat up a hand rail on dozer so as to bend it back into place. As EE was getting down, EE accidentally put hand on the hot metal hand rail causing burn to right hand. Got checked on 7/21/16 and had some skin debrided and bandaged. Was put on restricted duty on 7/26/16 and returned on regular duty on 8/2/16.

Employee stated that EE was operating a dozer creating drill bench area. The rock EE was working on caused the dozer to jar EE around during the shift. This caused pain to back, neck, and hip area. Continued working. To ER on 4/1 to check. Continued working till 4/11/16 when doctor took EE off work thus lost time starting 4/11.

Employee stated that EE was operating loader in coal pit. The jarring of the loader caused pain in the employee's lower back area. Finished that work shift. Started work the next day but ended up going to doctor that day to have checked. Injury is reportable due to missing the shift on 2/5/2016.

Cutting a plastic zip tie from the fire extinguisher with a utility knife, knife slipped cutting EE's left hand.

Removing a D11R axle from the final drive. Hand slipped down axle pinching left pinky between axle and roller frame causing a laceration.

Employee stated that he was operating a dozer. He stopped the dozer so as to check the hard bar oil. When he opened the panel door to check the oil level, wind blew a foreign body into his right eye. He could not get it flushed out. Went to ER to get removed. Given eye medication and missed one shift, thus reportable.

Employee stated that he was tightening the bolts on the fan belt pulley on a hauler. As he was pulling on the ratchet, he stated that he felt pain in his left side area. The pain eased up later but never went away and was worse on Tuesday morning. Missed work and went to doctor. Returned on 09/16/15 on restrictions.

Employee stated that he was using a come along to repair the hand rail on a dozer. As he was pulling on the come along, it slipped causing him to strike the hand rail with his left elbow. Went to doctor on 8/11/15 to have checked due to swelling and pain. No lost time, some restrictions, and removed fluid from his elbow.

Employee stated that he was operating a hauler and was being loaded with mine spoil. The loader operator accidentally dropped a large rock into the hauler bed causing it to jar the employee. This motion caused pain in his neck area. Went to ER later in shift to get checked. Missed the next work shift, thus reportable.

Employee alleges coal workers pneumoconiosis. I was notified on 06/30/2015 regarding this claim.

Employee stated that he handed another mechanic a step ladder to put into his truck. As the mechanic was putting the ladder into the truck, it hit the tailgate causing the end of the ladder to strike the injured employee's nose resulting in a laceration to the nose. Reportable due to requiring two sutures.

Employee stated that he was driving to the job parking lot. He hit a hole in the road causing the seat in his mechanic's truck to bottom out. He stated that this caused immediate pain. He mentioned pain to his back/leg area a few times afterwards. He continued to work and never went to doctor. Left work on 1/12/16, missed starting 1/13/16, and now wants to see doctor.

Employee stated that he was getting up into the hauler. The first step was a little high off of the ground. He grabbed the handrail to pull himself up the ladder. When he did, he felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. Went to ER that night to get checked. Kept off of work for the next two days.

Employee stated that he was operating excavator moving spoil material. A rock rolled out of the spoil and hit a foot long stick laying on the ground. The stick flipped into the air and through the windshield cab guard and busted the windshield. A foreign body got into his right eye. Would not flush out so he went to doctor to have removed. Given eye drops (used for 2 days).

Employee stated that he was prying on rock with the dozer blade. The blade slipped off of the rock causing the dozer to jar the employee resulting in low back pain. He decided to go to doctor on 3/2/15 due to persistent low back pain and missed the 3/3/15 work shift. He is currently on restricted duty.

Employee stated that he was standing beside parts truck while another employee was dislodging a stuck piece of steel plate in the parts truck bed with a sledge hammer. When the employee was swinging the hammer against the steel plate, he missed and the hammer slipped out of his hands striking the injured employee in the mouth area causing a laceration requiring sutures.

Employee stated that he was climbing up ladder onto the drill. As he was pulling himself up the ladder, he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder. Finished working this shift but missed the 11/11/14 work shift due to going to the doctor and having shoulder checked out.

Employee was re-installing a metal plate on a Komatsu WA900 when it slipped catching his left pinky finger between the plate and a hydraulic tank

Loading wet hole bags off a trailer onto the support truck for the shot, hurt elbow.

Employee stated that he was removing the bottom pin from the steering cylinder on the loader. As he was coming down off of the step ladder onto the ground, he stepped onto uneven ground causing him to sprain his right ankle. Missed two shifts of work.

Employee stated that he was dumping material out of hauler when the front end came off of the ground and then sat back down. This jarred the employee causing him to hit his left arm on the door panel and up into his left shoulder. Went to ER to check and missed 5/7/14 work shift and is on restrictive duties.

Employee stated that he was operating dozer in the shot when he got off for a moment. When he was getting back on the dozer, his foot was on the step on the push beam and his hand was on the hand hold. As he was pulling himself upon the track, his hand slipped off causing him to fall back onto the ground. Had some back pain, went to ER, and missed one shift of work on 5/2/2014.

Employee stated that they had chained up the push beam on a dozer so as to move it out of the shot. The employee was pulling on the push beam while another employee was removing the chain which was stuck. He said he felt a pop in his right shoulder. Went to doctor, missed work shift on 1/20/14 and on restrictions until follow-up appointment.

Employee stated that he was going to the loader when he stepped onto uneven ground. As he was climbing onto the loader, he felt a pop in his right knee. His knee started hurting and swelling later. Continued to work but went to ER to get it checked later that evening. Missed the next work shift.

Employee stated that he was removing radiator cap to check anti-freeze in a light plant. As he reached in to remove cap, a small non-venomous snake bit him on the arms. Went to ER to get checked. Given tetanus shot and antibiotic ointment to put on bite area. No lost time incurred and no work restrictions.

Employee stated that he was helping the mechanic put the bottom foot plate on the left leveling jack on the drill. When he raised up, he hit the back of his head on the leveling jack causing a head injury. Has not missed any work shifts but is reportable due to being on light duty.

Employee stated that he was removing the bit ring from the drill bit/sub with a hammer. As he was striking with the hammer, a piece of metal flew off, struck and imbedded in top of right hand behind thumb. Became reportable on 5/16/13 when he decided to have it surgically removed and lost 2 days work.

Employee stated that he was helping set up a 6 inch water pump. He was pulling the discharge hose while walking backwards and felt a sharp pain in his lower back. Did not go to doctor until 03/20/13 and was not reportable until he missed his first shift of work on 4/04/13, thus reportable at that time.

Employee stated that he was back dragging the road from the parking lot to the pit area with a dozer. The road was muddy and rough. The dozer jarred the employee and he said that he felt pain from his waist down through his legs. He went to the ER doctor. Has a herniated disc and is off of work.

Pulled a piece of metal out of clamshell, when it cleared one side, it sprang out and struck him on the chin & chest.

Employee stated that he was servicing a dozer. He was climbing on and off the dozer repeatedly. He stated that he hurt his right foot during this process. He went to doctor on 11/19/12 and missed work starting 11/20/12.

Employee stated that he was using a pry bar to lift up on the dozer track so as to put it back together. When he let loose of the bar, he felt pain in between the shoulder blades. Went to doctor on 8/20/12. No lost time but is on work restrictions.

Employee stated that he was pushing trees down with dozer. A tree dented engine compartment door. He was going to lay door off of dozer onto ground. Standing on tracks, pried on door, door came loose, employee lost balance and jumped onto ground. Hit left hand on push beam fracturing left ring finger.

Employee stated that he was on the ground outside the drill. He stepped on a rock and twisted his left ankle. The pain got worse as day progressed. He could not put weight on his left ankle the next day. Went to doctor on 6/14/12 and missed work.

Employee stated that he was changing cutting edges on dozer. He was using a grinder, cutting torch, and air wrench. Sometime during this process, a piece of metal got into his left eye. Noticed it later that day but could not rinse it out. Went to doctor on 1/26/12 & had it removed from eye.