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November 16, 2011 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was getting a rock out of way when he said he went to throw it he twisted knee.

November 5, 2011 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Low Trac 6540 butted a hose. EE got off to look under to see what. Laid hand on top of machine when a piece of draw rock hit his hand. Broke fingers.

October 19, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing places when the hook on the boom of the miner came loose striking him on the left arm. There forth causing a knot to come up.

October 17, 2011 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was attempting to get drill steel out of the top when steel fell approx 3 1/2 foot striking the head of the bolter, causing the steel to bounce back and hitting him in the head.

September 27, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
South Akers Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

We was pulling cable with a premissible ride up #3 entry when the right tire hit a rock 1 ft thick, 1 ft wide causing ee to hurt his back. Didn't need medical attention right away.

July 29, 2011 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was assisting the bolter crew when a piece of draw rock fell and hit him in the back and ankle. The rock 5 foot 3 inches 6 inches thick. EE didn't need medical attention a this time.

April 20, 2011 KY · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Three men were lifting cable in order to hang it from the top. After hanging the cable 1.5 hours later EE said that he thought he had hurt his leg. He worked the rest of the shift and went home, called that night and went to the doctor the next morning.

April 18, 2011 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Men were in the process of hanging cable so shuttle car could haul under it. EE's where holding up cable while another ee twisted wire around it in order to hold it up. He then left section and told another ee that he had strained his groin & that he was going home.

April 6, 2011 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was putting oil in CX2 scoop when he stood up striking head on top.

March 12, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee called 3/14/11 to say he wouldn't be in. Called back on 3/15/11 to say he hurt his knee at the mine on 3/12/11, but didn't know how or where. Brought doctor's excuse on 3/17/11 and said he could report back to work 3/21/11. Called back 3/21/11 and said he had a torn ligament.

February 24, 2011 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss OTHER
South Akers Mining Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going to return airway to check on set of air lock doors. He did not check back in and was found unresponsive. No contributing factors, suspected heart attack.

January 31, 2011 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Hit finger loading belt rails on a scoop.

November 22, 2010 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading roof steps on bolt machine when a sharp piece of metal cut his right pinky

September 27, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling cable from pinner to power box.

September 15, 2010 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lifting a tire out of a scoop bucket, his feet slipped causing the weight of the tire to shift straining his right arm.

September 8, 2010 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

Belt man was riding a four wheel buggy up #6 belt line when front wheel fell off. When wheel came off steering wheel kicked around and struck his hand.

June 29, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

Due to loose piece of draw rock falling from mine roof. Rock size approx 30" long 2" thick 1 ft wide.

January 26, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Akers Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

taking nails out of curtain - bent over and went to the ground with sharp pain.

May 6, 2009 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was operating mantrip when mantrip struck a set of air lock doors causing the door to protrude into the operator's compartment.

March 5, 2009 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Putting conveyor chain in miner- steel cable broke striking employee in nose.

January 7, 2009 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee says he was injured on job. We contest this. Action has been turned over to lawyers.

June 3, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
South Akers Mining Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Operator was running a scoop to unload roof bolting supply and his light came outside of the deck and he reach over to pull it back in. The scoop ran into the rib and it sivel and catch his left hand and mashed his fingers between the deck, his light, and the back part of the scoop.

August 28, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AROUND THE CAR. HE HAD HIS HAND ON TOP OF CAR AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS HAND

August 20, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
South Akers Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE PIN BACK IN MAT CHAIN, A PIECE OF HAMMER CHIPPED, STRIKING EE ON LEFT ARM ABOVE GLOVE, PENETRATING THE SKIN AND CAUSING A CUT.

December 6, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL STRIKING LEFT LEG WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP.

November 8, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

WHILE TYING SHOE LACES A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EE ON HAND.

May 12, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman MACHINERY
South Akers Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL, STRIKING ON EE BACK.

March 20, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
South Akers Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK HIT RIGHT RING FINGER.

February 22, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

DRY ROCK FELL IN BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEGS AND LEFT ARM.

January 2, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE REPORTED INJURING BACK WHILE LOADING BOLTING MACHINE WITH SUPPLIES.

December 29, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING PRY BAR ON ROCK AT FEEDER, BAR SLIPPED STRIKING FACE.

August 4, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

PRY ROCK FELL FROM TOP HITTING EE ON HEAD & SHOULDER WHILE BOLTING TOP.

August 1, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
South Akers Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL, STRIKING EE ON HEAD & SHOULDERS WHILE BOLTING TOP.

July 18, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck against a moving object

EE RAN OVER ROCK WHILE IN SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT HIS HELMETED HEAD ON TOP.

July 14, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT EMPLOYEE WHILE HE WASHANGING CURTAIN AT #5 HEADING.

June 8, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
South Akers Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

RAN OVER HIS LEFT FOOT

May 11, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
South Akers Mining Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO HANG CURTAIN AND A SMALLPIECE OF DRY ROCK FELL STRIKING NECK AND BACK. CAME BACK 5/12/00. LEFT AGAIN 5/15/00.

March 29, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

WHILE STRAIGHTENING UP MINE YARD FINGERS (1ST AND 4TH ON RIGHT HAND) ON MINING BARRELL EDGES.

February 2, 2000 KY · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang POWERED HAULAGE
South Akers Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HAULING LOAD OF TIMBER, TIMBER CAUGHT ON WATER LINE AND JERKED LOOSE FROM TOP, WRAPPED AROUND NECK.

January 4, 2000 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
South Akers Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SPRAINED BACK LOADING TIMBERS ONTO SCOOP.

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