Evans Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
Running D5 dozer, reclaiming on slope. Got on a rock, slid and jarred his back.
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October 20, 2008
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Evans Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE was putting a hose on an auger when he turned the wrench to tighten the hose, it pulled his back causing a back strain, vertibra out of line
October 9, 2006
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Evans Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
He was pushing loose dirt on steep incline when dozer turned over, fracturing his pelvis bone and breaking two ribs.
August 16, 2006
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Evans Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object
EE was getting down from his loader and began to fall, he stuck his foot out to try and catch himself and struck his foot on a piece of metal. He stubbed his foot at the toe.
March 6, 2006
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Evans Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS, PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
March 30, 2005
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Evans Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects
EE WAS UP ON THE LADDER OF 992 LOADER SERVICING IT AND RAISED UP AND HIT HEAD ON THE BOOM. EE THEN FELL OVER ON THE FUEL TRUCK
June 3, 2004
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Evans Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
He was driving into the pit to be loaded when the loader bumped the front of his truck. The impact jerked him and he hit the steering wheel. The jerk cracked his spine - Did not know the injury had occurred until 8/3/04 - by doctor diagnosis.
April 30, 2003
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Evans Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE TURNED ON A WATER HOSE TRIED TO MOVE HOSE AND STRIAGHTEN IT AND FELT A PULL IN HIS BACK. BODY MOTION CAUSED STRAIN TO BACK.
Evans Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS ON AN AUGER CONVERSION PUTTING A BRACE ONA CHUTE. THE BRACE CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE ON THE FOREHEAD
Evans Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
HE WAS SWINGING A BIT ON AN AUGER AND SOMETHING FLEW INTO HIS EYE.
Evans Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
HE WAS PASSING A CAR ON A NARROW ROAD, THE BLACK TOP GAVE WAY DUE TO A LOT OF RAIN, CAUSING HIS TRUCK TO TURN OVER, HE SUSTAINED BRUISES OVER MULTIPLE PARTS OF HIS BODY.
Evans Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object
WAS DUMPING LOAD COAL TRAILER TURNED OVER, LACERATION ON FOREHEAD REQUIRING 3 STITCHES.
October 6, 2000
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Evans Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS CHECKING THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND THE HOSE CAME OFF CAUSING OIL TO GO INTO HIS EYES.
September 14, 2000
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Evans Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS PUTTING A BATTERY IN A GRADER AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
August 21, 2000
KY · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
OTHER
Evans Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
FIRE EXTINGUISHER WENT OFF IN CAB OF DOZER CAUSING HIM TO INHALE THE CHEMICALS. HE BECAME DIZZY AND NAUSEATED.
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