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April 21, 2010
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
While laborer was cutting brush and vines, he slipped on loose gravel and banged his wrist on a dirt bank or rock.
April 16, 2010
PA · Coal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
OTHER
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Engineer was climbing on waste pile while surveying and when he went to turn around to look at the last set point, he felt a tear or stretch on the outer part of his left knee, causing discomfort.
While miner was changing v-belts some piece of dirt or dust flung into employees left eye causing irritation and redness.
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
person was welding overhead on back and piece of slag dropped behind welding hood and glasses near right eye causing discomfort to right eye.
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee was installing 12 x 12 blocks of wood under 4600 shovel. He pushed a block under body of shovel and caught right index finger.
September 23, 2009
PA · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE was cleaning up spilled material and twisted lower back. EE was released to return to work, however is taking 2 days off to rest.
September 3, 2009
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee reported a small rash on arm on 9/6/09. Set up an appointment with dr after rash spread entiretrm took 1 day off to go to dr's
September 2, 2009
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Struck against stationary object
Employee was cleaning the mirror on his truck and it fell out. He went to grab it and cut his finger on bracket.
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Employee was washing down vibrator with 1 1/2 high pressure hose. He pulled hose and slipped on wet screens.
June 29, 2009
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE was cleaning area of tail wheel when he went to move, foot got stuck and twisted knee.
June 1, 2009
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EE was moving a 55 gallon drum of anti-freeze during clean-up and splashed liquid on head and then dripped into eye.
March 11, 2009
PA · Coal
welder (shop)
OTHER
Employee was changing a return roller and a gust of wind blew dust in eye.
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
While splicing a conveyor belt employee felt pain in groin area as he pulled on belt.
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE was walking to work site, slipped on ice, hurt back. EE on and off work until 1/29/09.
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Slaker filled with lime due to frozen water lines. Slaker needed to de cleaned by hand Injury was in process of cleaning slaker, wearing two sets of protective gloves. slake had just been installed and had been working for 24 hours.
December 19, 2008
PA · Coal
coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Felt pain and tingle in wrist when moving levers. Went to doctor for exam and found out to be carpal tunnel. First day EE missed work will be 2/25/09 for operation.
November 23, 2008
PA · Coal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Employee grabed co-worker to prevent him from falling. In the process he fell backwards causing deep bruise of butt.
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Struck against stationary object
Employee was cleaning up work area at the end of shift and steped on rock and twisted ankle.
November 13, 2008
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee complained of pain in wrist. Medical exam reported it as carpal tunnel. First day missing work was 11/13/08.
An 8" slurry pipe blocked. While trying to unblock pipe, material inside discharged with force splashing employee in both eyes.
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Employee was lifting 5gallon bucket over a 18" wall and twisted right knee.
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was air arcing & grinding in a confined space when metal flew behind helmet and into eye.
Day shift foreman found an ATV Saturday morning on job site wrecked. Informed Tamaqua police. MSHA supervisor requested a 7000-1 form.
July 29, 2008
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
Employee noticed anti-freeze around the radiator cap when he went to tighten the cap it popped off and sprayed anti-freeze on his back and arm.
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee went to remove fire extingusher and release for bracket was not open fully jamming left wrist and thumb.
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Struck by rolling or sliding object
Employee was removing a log from screening plant when a large rock slid down belt striking leg.
June 3, 2008
PA · Coal
quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Employee was taking a coal sample. He lifted a 5 gallon bucket onto truck and felt a sharp pain across lower back. Right leg went limp.
Employee picked up guard by ring (washer) that was welder on guard. Ring broke loose when removing guard-fell on his left hand
EE was replacing cable on 2400 shovel, EE was forcing cable into a loop when it slipped and flew back, struck EE on right side of his face.
April 29, 2008
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
OTHER
Employee came into shop area, asking for help said he felt light headed and had chest pains. also felt numbness in arm.
April 23, 2008
PA · Coal
mineral industrial safety officer
OTHER
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Inspecting job site got bit by bug later in day area of bites looked infected.
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was using a boom truck to lift a steel plate when he set it on the truck it slipped, He went to grab it, cut his wrist.
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Struck against stationary object
Loader operator stepped off loader onto rock and turned over right ankle. Did not require medical attention and did not miss time. On Thurs 4/3 the employee notified employer of a personal day for Friday 4/4. On Friday morning at 0800 employee called and said ankle was swollen, and would like to see doctor. At this time claim was opened.
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Struck against stationary object
EE was conducting his pre-shift work-around and twisted his knee, he stepped on starting fluid can.
March 20, 2008
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was pulling weeds and pulled a muscle in lower back.
March 12, 2008
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
While fueling a truck, fuel nozzle stuck splashing employee in eyes.
January 8, 2008
PA · Coal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
OTHER
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Unclassified, insufficient data
Person was taking water samples and became disoriented and short of breath.
December 12, 2007
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Employee was working on the repair of equipment. Lifting a gear, he went off balance, cut finger, pulled back.
July 23, 2007
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Twist to right ankle turned while walking towards car.
June 18, 2007
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects
While lifting a 5 gallon pail of oil to the back of a pickup truck, EE felt a pulling sensation in his right shoulder.
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was standing on a cross brace approximately 12" off the ground when he slipped off the bracing. He attempted to steady himself by grabbing an above pipe subsequently strained his left shoulder when his full body shock load was realized. Employee was not at work on 5/10 as he was sent to company doctor for further evaluation and returned to work on 5/11.
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Weather related ice/snow at customer location.
February 21, 2007
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Snow/Ice condition due to storm.
February 21, 2007
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Weather related snow/ice
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Struck against stationary object
Initial report of bruise to knee, struck against a machine while performing welding duties.
January 19, 2007
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Slip/Fall
January 13, 2007
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company · Struck against stationary object
Cut finger while lifting when pinched against object.
December 2, 2006
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Removing mud from dozer track at end of shift to prevent freezing.
September 8, 2006
PA · Coal
electrician, lineman
OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Exposure to poison ivy at substation while removing vegitation from area.
July 5, 2006
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Truck driver was hauling stone and overturned his truck. He has no recolection of the accident. I\The accident was immediately reported to MSHA.
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