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The employee stated that he was operating the continuous miner in the #1 entry when a piece of draw rock fell from between the bolts striking his right shoulder and forearm. The rock caused a laceration that required 7 sutures on his forearm and fractured his acromion process.
The employee was operating the 953 mantrip traveling towards the elevator bottom when a piece of draw rock fell and struck his left hand while it was on the brake lever. The rock caused a laceration to his little finger that required sutures. The employee did not return to work on his next scheduled shift.
On 10/8/15 we were informed that the employee had been diagnosed with black lung. His last day of employment was 9/3/2012 at the operation.
The employee stated while he was shoveling the 4 West belt he lost his footing and started to fall, but reached out with his right hand to catch himself. He grabbed a piece of top structure at the wing roller and caused a laceration to the tip of his right middle that required sutures. The incident is a medical reportable injury.
EE stated that his feet got tangled up in a water hose as he walking toward the #1 press to wash it. Fell to the floor straining his left hand and wrist. 10/9/15 incident became a reportable injury because ee sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a possible hairline fracture and prescribed a wrist brace. He returned to work at his normal job his next scheduled shift.
The employee stated that he was operating his shuttle car when he hit a hole in the roadway and bounced his head against the canopy. He sought medical attention due to stiffness and was diagnosed with a strain. He was released without restrictions and returned to work. He was prescribed a brace as needed; therefore this is being reported as medical treatment.
The employee stated that he was carrying labor saver cinder block when the block suddenly broke; shift the weight to his left hand, which caused pain in his lower back. He continued to work. However the pain did not subside, which prompted him to seek medical attention. He was diagnosed with a back strain and placed on modified duty for 3 days.
While operating the company No. 405 roof bolter the employee was drilling a 12' hole for a cable bolt in the No. 5 Entry. During the drilling process the operator's Kevlar sleeve was caught between two sections of stack steel where it was bunched up around his elbow and when he engaged the rotation his arm became entangled fracturing his foreman.
On 9/10/15, while the mine was owned and operated by Emerald Processing, LLC, the individual stated while he removing drill steel from a previously drilled hole he experienced pain in his right shoulder. The incident did not become reportable until 11/7/15 when the individual initially sought medical attention, at which time the mine was owned and operated by Kanawha Eagle Mining.
On August 26, 2015 we were notified that the employee had been diagnosed with hearing loss.
EE stated that he was reattaching a wire to the starter of the 910 mantrip at the time of the incident. He stated that he had to reach under the shields during the process and strained his shoulder and the pain intensified after servicing the wheel unit of a shuttle car. EE later sought medical attention and diagnosed with a strain. He was placed on restricted duty.
The employee stated that he was adding coolant to the 507 diesel scoop due to the scoop overheating. When he was adding the coolant to the scoop, the coolant boiled out, contacting his right arm. On 8/17/2015 the employee sought medical attention and was prescribed antibiotics for an infection.
The employee stated that he got out of his scoop to load 6 crib blocks and when he lifted and turned with the last block he felt pain in his lower back. The employee finished his shift, but later sought medical attention at which time he was diagnosed with a strain. He returned on his next shift under restricted duty.
EE stated that he was in #5 entry hanging shuttle car anchor when right arm hyperextended backward. Been attempting to place a pin in a shackle with left hand while trying to hold anchor with right. Incident became reportable 8/30/2015 follow-up diagnosed the ee with a torn tendon. EE returned to work at his normal job class. On 10/14/15 ee began missing work due to the injury
EE stated while he was installing roof support in the #4 entry he extended his left hand out to place a bolt on this wrench when a piece of draw rock approx 12"x12"x3-4" T fell striking his hand. When the rock contacted his hand it pushed it down toward the drill pot before he pulled it away striking his finger between the rock & pot. Chipped bone L ring finger. Medical injury.
The employee stated that while operating the 740 truck on the refuse dump he drove over a hole and strained his back. He sought medical attention and placed on restricted duty for two days.
The employee stated that he and another employee were in the process of loading a scoop with rock dust and during the process the employee got rock dust into his eye. The employee later sought medical attention and was prescribed prescription eye drops.
EE operating the 507 Scoop on the West scoop roadway travelling outby, pulling the old West Belt Head toward bottom of the slope. Between break 32 & 31, chain came loose and EE backed up, was reconnecting belt head when another EE who was operating the 509 scoop struck the belt head pushing it towards the EE. EE was caught between the belt head & scoop, fractured both lower legs.
EE stated while using slate bar to pry piece of rock from mine roof, a separate piece of rock came out of roof in front of slate bar. That piece of rock fell down bar toward EE's face. EE used left hand to block rock. Rock that struck EE's hand was approx. 3'x2'x3". EE was wearing metacarpal gloves. EE sought medical attention after his shift & was diagnosed w/bruise.
The employee stated that on 4/20 he was operating the D6 Dozer in the right grain ditch when he ran over a rock and strained his back. The incident became reportable on 5/11/2015 after the employee sought medical attention and removed from work for a back strain.
On 4/14/15 at approximately 4:00 p.m. the operator was notified that the employee had been diagnosed with black lung.
The employee stated that he had just completed dumping the metal from the slope belt magnet and as he was raising the metal door back into position, he felt pain in his left shoulder. The incident became reportable on 3/16/2015 when the employee did not return to work.
The employee stated that he was attempting to cut a 200' piece of CO cable from a 500' spool with a utility knife. He was holding the knife in his right hand and using his left palm to apply pressure when the knife flipped over cutting the palm of his left hand. The employee sought medical attention and received 6 sutures due to the laceration & returned to finish his shift.
The employee stated that he and another employee were lifting the clean-up pump guard from the pump and did not realize the guard contained mud. As they lifted it, the additional weight caught him off guard causing a strain to his back. The employee was diagnosed with a strain and did not return to work on his next shift.
EE stated that he was cleaning the #3 entry & had made passes up the right side & middle. As they were hanging the cable, the weight of the cable bent him backwards straining his back. He completed his shift & returned to work on the 17th, but due to discomfort sought medical attention after shift. Reportable due to restricted work activity on 2/17/15.
The employee stated that he was exiting the 507 scoop and as he pushed himself out with his arms, his right foot slipped out and he fell towards his right leg. This caused his right knee to bend inwards toward his left leg. The incident became a medical reportable on 9/17/2015 due to the employee receiving physical therapy.
The employee stated he had carried supplies to a roof bolt machine and on his way back stepped on a rock twisting his left ankle. The employee continued to work, but sought medical attention on 1/27/15 and was diagnosed with a strained ankle. The employee returned to work at his normal job class, but this incident is being reported due to medical treatment.
The employee stated he had just cut a piece of metal for an overflow box. As he turned the piece of metal over, he slipped and dropped the metal onto the top of his right foot. He continued to work and sought medical attention on 1/12/15, at which time he was diagnosed with a fracture and place on modified duty. This incident is being report as restricted duty.
The EE was mining in #5 heading. He pulled the cable away from the miner and walked towards the rear of the miner. Through the investigation, it was determined that he walked past the standoff while the pump motor was still energized & accidentally pressed the tram lever resulting in the miner pinning his midsection against the rib.
Employee was helping move a 10" section of pipe that had gotten caught on an adjacent pipe and sump, when the pipe shifted and pinched his finger between the pipe and sump. The employee was wearing metacarpal gloves at the time.
The employee stated he was attempting to empty a belt magnet when he caught his ring finger between the magnet and the chute. The employee began missing work on 12/29/14 due to the injury.
The employee stated he twisted his right knee while he was dismounting a 988 loader. The employee initially sought medical attention but did not receive any medical treatment and returned to work. On 1/22/15 the incident became reportable due to follow-up medical care. This is being reported as a medical incident. *On 5/13/15 the EE began missing work.
ON 12/1/14 at approximately 8:00 a.m. the operator was notified that the employee had been diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.
On 11/5/2014 the operator was notified that the employee had been diagnosed with pneumoconiosis. This is being reported as an illness
EE was attempting to replace a 5" roller in the 4 East take-up by using a slate bar to pop the roller up from the roller bracket. He had both hands & one knee on the bar. When the roller popped out of the bracket it caused him to strike the back of his right hand against the frame of the take-up. He was diagnosed with a hairline fracture on the back of his hand.
The employee stated that he was assisting with the removal of a scrubber hood on continuous miner when the slate bar he was holding came loose and the weight of the bar lacerated the webbing between his thumb and forefinger. The incident is a medical reportable due to the employee receiving 7 sutures.
The employee stated that he was performing a pre-operational inspection of the 20 ton diesel motor and while dropping a side panel to the motor compartment caught the tip of his finger between the panel and a 10 ton jack that was secured in a side tray. The incident resulted in a fracture to the tip of the finger and avulsion that required sutures.
On 1/7/14 at approximately 9:59am we were notified that the employee had been diagnosed with black lung.
The employee stated that the crusher had become clogged requiring the chute access door to be opened. While observing the chute the access door swung closed striking the back of his right hand. The employee continued working, but sought medical treatment on 10/18/14 due to continued swelling and was diagnosed with a fracture. The incident became medically reportable on 10/18/14.
The employee was positioned at the corner of an intersection to stay clear of a shuttle car that was in motion, but as the cable real tensioned to the cable anchor that the employee was standing beside of it caused the cable to strike his lower lip. The employee received a laceration that required sutures and returned his next shift.
The employee stated that he had backed the MRS out of the last lift of the block and a rock was laying in the MRS over the plow. the employee was trying to push to rock off the plow when his hand slid down a sharp edge of the rock cutting through his glove and lacerating the heel of his hand. The laceration required 6 sutures.
The employee stated that while plastering a stopping a piece of plaster fell onto his glasses and contacted his left eye causing irritation. He sought medical attention and was given prescription medication for the eye. This is being reported as medical treatment injury.
The employee stated that he was constructing a set of overcast steps and while holding one leg of the stairs the other side shifted contacting his right middle finger. This resulted in a fractured right middle finger. This is being reported as a medical reportable.
The employee stated that during a belt move he crossed the belt (locked and tagged out) to get a chain hoist and when he crossed back over he slipped and fell striking his right knee on the water manifold. The employee did not return to work on the 13th. This is being reported as a lost time injury.
The employee stated that the 1 West tailpiece had gobbed out and after cleaning the tailpiece he bent down, picked up a rock, and tossed it onto the belt when he felt pain in his neck. The employee sought medical treatment for the strain and was placed on restricted duty for three days.
On 7/25/14 at approximately 8:00 a.m. the operator was notified that this previously employed individual had been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis.
While laying track in the track entry of 1 North, employee attempted to split a half header on the rail when he smashed his middle finger on his left hand between the half header and rail
On 7/9/2014 the operator was notified that the employee had been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis.
On 7/8/2014 at approx 2:00pm the operator was notified that this employee which was last employed on 10/16/2009 had been diagnosed with black lung.
The operator was notified on 6/20/14 at approximately 3:00pm that this employee which was last employee in 2009 had been diagnosed with black lung. This is Being reported as an illness.