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January 24, 1992 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL- 30' X 20' X 4'. LOCATED APPROX. 2,000'OUTBY FACES, 4 BREAKS INBY SURVEY STATION #1385IN NO. 9 ENTRY- RETURN. NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. 4' RESIN ROOF BOLTS HAD BEEN USED. DI D NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OR MEN. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. APPROACHES HAVE BEEN TIMBERED. DEVELOPED 5-1-91.

January 16, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CHECKING OUT A HAULER FOR OPERATION, WHILE TRAMMING HAULER HE HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST THE TOP-PULLING HIM OVER TOWARD THE BACK OF HAULER, HURTING HIS NECK AND BACK.

December 4, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ED MAINS 002 ROOF FALL 30'X20'X5'. NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVE.D DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN. DEVELOPED APPROX 11-1-90. LOCATED AT SURVEY STATION 251. 1,700'70 FACE . 42" RESIN ROOF BOLTS HAD BEEN USED. RETURNE ENTRY (NO. 9). FALL WILL NO BE CLEANED UP.

October 25, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

NO.1 BELT 002-0 ROOF FALL 50'X20'X4'. NO INJURIES. DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN. DEVELOPED APPROX. 7-15-90. LOCATED AT SURVEY STATION 93. 4,700 TO FACE. 42" RESIN ROOF BOLTS HA D BEEN USED BELT ENTRY (NO.5). FALL WILL BE PARTIALLY CLEANED UP.

October 21, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

1ST LEFT OFF ED MAINS 003-0 ROOF FALL 20' X 20' X 5'. NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN. DEVELOPED APPROX. JULY, 1991. LOCATED AT SURVEY STATION 1 034. ABANDONDED PANEL OVER 3,000' TO FACE. 48" RESIN ROOF BOLTS HAD BEEN USED. RETURN ENTRY (NO. 2). FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

October 21, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 20FTRX20FTX41;/2IN NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN DEVELOPED APPROX JULY 1991 LOCATED 2 BREAKS INBY SURVEY STAT 991 ABANDONED PANEL OVE R 3,000FT TO FACE 48IN RESTIN ROOF BOLTS & BEEN USED RETURN ENTRY NO 4 FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP

October 21, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

1ST LEFT OFF ED MAINS 003-0 ROOF FALL 20' X 20' X 4'.NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED.DIDNT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN.DEVELOPED 7-91.LOCATED AT SURVEY STA 1139.ABANDONED PANEL OVER 3000'TO FACE.48"RESIN ROOF BOLTS HAD BEEN USED.RETURN ENTRY NO.1. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

October 14, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR WATCHING CABLE TAKE UP & RAN INTO RIB (#6 ENTRY)

October 14, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

1ST LEFT OFF ED MAINS 003-0 ROOF FALL 120'X20'X5'.NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED.DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSGAE OF MEN.DEVELOPED APPROX JULY 1991.LOCATED 3 BREAKS INBY SURVEY STATION ABANDONED PANEL OVER 3000' TO FACE.48" RESIN ROOF BOLTS HAD BEEN USED.RETURN ENTRIES(NO 5,6,7) FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

October 10, 1991 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS RIDING ON MANTRIP GOING TO SECTION WENT UNDER LOWER ROOF & HIT HEAD ON TOP. MEN WERE CAUTIONED ABOUT GOING UNDER LOW TOP. EMPL WASN'T PAYING ATTENTION.

September 10, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

EMPLOYEE MAINS 002-0. NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. LOCATED 3 BREAKS INBY DRIFT IN THE CROSSCUT RIGHT OF SPAD #9 BETWEEN NO 3 &4 ENTRYIES (NEUTRAL) 40'X20'X3'. 36" CONVENTIONAL ROOF BO LTS HAD BEEN USED. DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN. DEVELOPED APPROXIMATELY 6-1-90. WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. APPROACHES HAVE BEEN CRIBBED.

September 7, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

TRIGGER MAIN 006-0 ROOF FALL 50X20X4 NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN. DEVELOPED APPROX. 8-9-91 LOCATED 2 BREAKS INBY SURVEY STATION 131. APPROXIM ATELY 2700 OUTBY FACE. 48 INCH RESIN ROOF BOLTS HAD BEEN USED INTAKE ENTRY NO.7 FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP EVTRANCES TO FALL HAVE BEEN TIMBERED.

August 14, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL PUTTING CONVEYOR FLIGHT IN MINER.HOLDING BAR AGAINST FLIGHT WHILE OTHER WAS KNOCKING PIN IN FLIGHT TO COUPLE IT TOGETHER.PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF EDGE OF HAMMER HITTING EMPL ABOVE LEFT EYE .EMPL FINISHED SHIFT.INJ EMPL WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

August 13, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING MINER WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS HITTING HIS LEFT ARM.

June 14, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

MAINS 002-0 ROOF FALL 20X20X42. NO INJURIES NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN. NO. 8 ENTRY INTAKE 1 BREAK OUTBY SURVEY STATION 79. 42 INCH ROOF BOLTS HAD BEEN USED AS SUPPORT FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP LOCATED APPROX. 3000 FT OUTBY FACES.

May 18, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SETTING LIFT TIMBERS ON PILLAR RECOVERY IN #3 ENTRY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS HITTING HIM ABOVE HIS LEFT KNEE

April 4, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

BLACK BEAUTY 002-0. NO INJURIES. NO. 4 ENTRY- 75' INBY SURVEY STATION 926. SIZE: 20' X 20' X 4'. ONLY AFFECTED VENTILATION AND PASSAGE OF MEN IN NO. 4 FACE AREA. BLOCKED ROOF BOLT MACHINE AND SCOOP. 42" RESIN BOLTS HAD BEEN USED. FALL WAS IN INTGERSECTION 40' OUTBY FACE. APPROX. DATE OF DEVELOPMENT 4-3-91. FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP.

April 3, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Southeast Leasing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SHUTTLE CAR WAS MARKED & LEFT RUNNING WITHOUT THE BRAKE BEING SET ABOUT 12FT INBY THE SECTION POWER CENTER I NAME WAS NEAR THE OUTBY END OF THE SHUTTLE CAR PREPARING TO USE THE SHUTTLE CAR TO PULL UP CONTINUOUS MINER CABLE IN MAKING A POWERMOVE THE SHUTTLE CAR ROLLED BACKWARD & CAUGHT I NAME BETWEEN THE SHUTTLE CAR & SECTION POWER CENTER

March 26, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT KNEE GETTING OUT OF SHUTTLE CAR.EMPLOYEE WORKED THE REST OF THE WEEK AFTER INJURY-WENT TO DOCTOR OVER THE LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND.

March 25, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK (APPROX. 2" THICK X 14" X 16") FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS, STRIKING HIM ON LOWER BACK.

March 24, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL 20'X20'X4'. NO INJURIES. NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. LOCATED 1 BREAK OUTBY SURVEY STATION 546 IN NO. 4 ENTRY (NEUTRAL). DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN. FALL WAS ABOVE A NCHORAGE OF BOLTS. 42" RESIN ROOF BOLTS NAD CRIBS AND BEEN USED AS SUPPORT. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

March 22, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southeast Leasing Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PLASTERING STOPPINGS AND PLASTER SPLATTERED INTO BOTH EYES.

February 7, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE TOP FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT KNEE.

February 4, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southeast Leasing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING BOXES OF RESIN ONTO ROOF BOLTER,FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

January 31, 1991 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING REPAIR TRAM CHAIN ON EIMCO BOLTER IN #7 ENTRY, WHEN A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF HITTING HIM ON THE ARM.

January 29, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CRAWLING ON SECTION AND TWISTED HIS WRIST.

January 27, 1991 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING MANTRIP WHEN HE RAN OVER A ROCK IN ROADWAY HURTING HIS LOWER BACK.

January 26, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Southeast Leasing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS ROCKDUSTING PULLING ROCKDUSTER WITH AHULER HE GOT OUT OF HAULER TO TURN DUSTER HAULER ROLLED FORWARD PINNING HIM BETWEEN DUSTER AND TOP PARK BRAKE WASNT SET ON HAULER.

January 15, 1991 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

BLACK BEAUTY MAINS-NO INJURIES, NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. DID NTO AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN. FALL IS LOCATED 1 BREAK INBY SURVEY STATION 472. FALL IS APPROX. 1,700 FT. FROM FACE AND 1, 500 FT FROM SECTION DUMPING POINT. SIZE=20' X 16' X 42 INCHES. LOCATION WAS IN NO.3 ENTRY (NEUTRAL). 42" RESIN ROOF BOLTS AND CRIBS HAD BEEN USED AS SUPPORT. FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP.

December 16, 1990 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

BELT ENTRY 900 ' OUTBY FACE ROOF FALL NEAR SURVEY STATION 515. 75' LONG, 20' WIDE & 4' THICK. #3 ENTRY BELT 42" RESIN ROOF BOLTS & CRIBS HAD BEEN USED AS SUPPORT. NO INJURIES. NO EQUIPMENT INV OLVED. DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN. FALL WAS ABOVE ANCHORAGE HORIZON OF BOLTS. DEVELOPED APPROX 11/5/90. FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP.

December 9, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT SHUTTLE CAR BUMPED FLOATING DECK ON MINER CAUSING IT TO RAISE UP, BUMPING MINER OPERATIONS HEAD AGAINST THE TOP.

December 5, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Southeast Leasing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER & TRAMMED IT ON RIGHT FOOT.

November 29, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by flying object

EE STARTED THAT HE WAS TAKING A CHAIN OFF SUPPLY TRUCK WHEN IT FLEW BACK AND HIT HIM ABOVE HIS LEFT EYE.

October 24, 1990 WV · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Southeast Leasing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS TRAMMING ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE SET IT DOWN ON RIGHT FOOT.

October 18, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Southeast Leasing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS BOLTING TOP IN #3 ENTRY AT FACE.WAS PUSHING A ROOF BOLT UP INTO THE TOP.WHEN HE TRIED TO TURN THE PLATE HE CAUGHT HIS THUMB BETWEEN THE TOP AND THE PLATE.

October 3, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southeast Leasing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CARRYING ROCK DUST ON BELT LINE WHEN HE FELT PULL IN HIS LOWER STOMACH.

September 17, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Southeast Leasing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PINNING TOP STEEL SLIPPED CAUGHT FINGERS AGAINST TOP

August 13, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southeast Leasing Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TAKING A PANEL COVER OFF OF PANEL BOX. LID SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS HAND.

July 20, 1990 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Southeast Leasing Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL STATED HE WAS PLASTERING STOPPING ON MR ED MAINS FIBER BOND GOT ON SKIN.

June 25, 1990 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Accident type, without injuries

MR. ED'S MAINS 002-0 ROOF FALL,NO 1 ENTRY LOCATED LEFT OF SURVEY STATION NO 20-NO INJURIES AND NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED.SIZE-20'X20'X3;.DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR PASSAGE OF MEN.30 CONVENTIONA L ROOF BOLTS WERE USED IN THE AREA.

June 11, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Southeast Leasing Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL ASSISTING SECTION FOREMAN RECOVERING LINE CURTAIN WHEN ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #5 ENTRY LAST OPEN X-CUT OUTBY FACE.ROOF WAS FULLY SUPPORTED WITH ROOF BOLTS...FROM PRELIM-IN 001-0 ED MAINS S ECTION.SLICKENSIDED SLIP FELL 20'W X 4'THICK X 6O'LONG.

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