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April 7, 2014 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing onto a Cat 777B End Dump when he heard a pop in his right knee. The accident happened on 12/13/2013 but the employee continued to work until 04/07/2014.

November 1, 2013 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was dumping wet material on the upper west dump when the dump gave way. The end dump traveled backwards over the dump before over turning.

June 23, 2013 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating an end dump on the spoil dump when he went to dump the rock load the end dump traveled off the dump backwards overturning. The employee was taken to the hospital where he received 21 stitches total to the right forearm and left check area.

March 3, 2011 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting crusher hammers and felt a strain in his right shoulder.

January 3, 2011 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

A chain broke, causing a piece of metal to fall and strike EE's hand.

October 27, 2010 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving a piece of pipe with a chain fall, the load became unbalanced and tilted and struck employee's right foot. Causing a small fracture.

October 26, 2010 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Inspecting transmission gears, gears rolled and pinched finger.

January 23, 2010 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by a chain he was installing.

November 3, 2009 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

EXITING SCALES TRACTOR TRAILER UNIT WAS DRIVEN ON SHOULDER AND ROLLED OVER ONTO ITS SIDE INJURING DRIVER INSIDE.

August 24, 2009 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Hydraulic hose end blew off causing a flash fire. Employee received slight burns to arms. Treated and released for the burns. While leaving truck, employee struck his right knee and bruised his heel. Company doctor took employee off work until knee and foot healed.

August 5, 2009 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning in the prep plant with a shovel. When he twisted around he felt pain in his knee. Employee worked until 08/15/2009. It took until 09/16/2009 for it to be determined from a peer review if this was a new injury and not a re injury. This is why the 10 day limit was passed.

June 11, 2009 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unhooking a pump hose when the end came loose and struck his cheek.

June 3, 2009 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee's seat bottomed out and hurt his back.

May 29, 2009 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fuel hose struck his nose. On medication and cannot work.

April 6, 2009 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc. · Fall from machine

Driver was on top of his loaded trailer, moving loose coal. He fell off of the trailer, estimated height 12 feet. He landed on his back. Driver was not using PPF.

January 26, 2009 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repairing on dryer.

December 26, 2008 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was getting a chain out of a tool box, when the lid of the box fell on his finger.

November 4, 2008 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of belting, when his knife slipped and cut his arm, requiring a few stitches.

May 14, 2008 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee strained his right shoulder climbing off a piece of equipment; he has been working and going to therapy but the doctor decided to take him off work for further treatment on 09-29-2008.

April 25, 2008 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped and stepped into a hole and twisted his leg.

February 22, 2008 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The Employee slipped and fell on the ice. The Employee has been treating since that time thinking it would heal with exercise and therapy. In the end they had to go in and repair a small tear causing him to become a lost time on 08/29/2008. Employee is expected to be back on restricted duty on 09/08/2008.

January 20, 2008 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was cleaning ice on refuge belt roller, when glove caught on roller.

December 1, 2007 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

Repairing in the wash plant changing an 8 in pipe when a piece broke and fell striking his lower leg.

October 3, 2007 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had a socket break in his hand cutting his palm requiring stitches.

September 29, 2007 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

The clay bank in pit #1 slid into the coal pit, shoving an end dump truck which slid into the loader. Five inches of rain, 36 hours before the slide, was a contributing factor.

April 30, 2007 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a dozer when he backed over a rock and strained his neck and shoulder.

March 29, 2007 IN · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a grinder when it kicked back off of the metal. The grinder slipped from his grip and struck his neck. He went to the doctor after work and received two stitches.

March 27, 2007 IN · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on an D-11 dozer putting the track together when his chain slipped causing the track to strike his knee.

January 6, 2007 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc · Fall from machine

EE was performing repair work on the stacker belt, when he fell off stacker belt and bruised his ribs.

November 21, 2006 IN · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE climbing onto his coal loader in the coal yard. He slipped climbing up the loader ladder and caught himself with his right arm causing some damage in his shoulder. This has been a medical only until 01/24/2007 when it went lost time.

November 21, 2006 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HELPING THE MECHANIC PUT A GUARD ON THE RIPPER SHANK OF A D-11 DOZER, HE WAS HOLDING THE KEEPER FOR HIM. THE MECHANIC SLIPPED MASHING/CUTTING EE'S MIDDLE RIGHT FINGER.

October 2, 2006 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut left small finger with a broken hose clamp.

June 19, 2006 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck by falling object

LIFTING LIGHT PLANT ONTO HITCH OF TRUCK. LIGHT PLANT SLIPPED THROUGH HIS HAND AND FELL. IT LANDED ON HIS FOOT.

June 7, 2006 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee climbed tank trailer and fell.

February 23, 2006 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped while climbing onto Bobcat Loader. Strained back muscle. Was medical only at the time but turned into lost time accident when employee had surgery on 4/26/06.

February 18, 2006 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

Still dark and snowing and visibility was poor. Dozer was pushing dirt up on stockpile when truck slightly struck tractor cab.

February 15, 2006 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Changing spirals. Pushing up on the "t" to pull hose down onto it.

February 8, 2006 IN · Coal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Changing dryer screen at wash plant. Screen was worn on and sharp on edges. Victim sliced his little finger on side of screen.

January 16, 2006 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Ground was frozen in the morning and as the sun hit the haul road in this location it became slick. Truck became sidways on road and when it contaced a dry area it tipped over on its side.

November 21, 2005 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee had been fueling equipment and he drove to the 988 loader. When he was getting out of the truck his foot slipped and he fell out onto the pile of coal. He had fuel on the bottom of his boot making it slick.

November 1, 2005 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Cable on mechanics truck broke letting belly pan fall. Struck right hand fracturing little finger.

October 6, 2005 IN · Coal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Triad Mining Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Air arcing on a wash plant screen and received a flash burn on both eyes.

October 6, 2005 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Triad Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS PUSHING A BAR INTO THE SCREEN AND BENT HIS WRIST BACK.

September 28, 2005 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee had just put a pin in the ripper and as he was standing up the ripper shifted causing the chain from the boom to drop hitting him on the shoulder.

September 12, 2005 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against a moving object

A 992 LOADER WAS LOADING THE TRUCK WITH DIRT. SAID THE JARRING AROUND HURT HIM

August 22, 2005 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PULLING HOSES OVER SPOIL AND FELL HURTING HIS SHOULDER AND NECK

August 19, 2005 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

Working on Grease Truck, turned and hit forhead on ladder requiring stitches.

August 5, 2005 IN · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Triad Mining Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Treating pond. Opened a container of caustic soda when wind picked up and blew pellet onto eyebrow. Melted by sweat and ran into right eye.

July 26, 2005 IN · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triad Mining Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE was climbing onto dozer. He slipped and fell between push arms & track frame, causing pain to left knee & lower back. (HAD ARTHROSCOPIC KNEE SURGERY ON 8/18/05.)

July 22, 2005 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triad Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Loading hydraulic pump into back of parts truck. Pump flipped over pinning finger between pump and truck bed.

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