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October 18, 2012 AL · Coal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was changing the oil in rock truck. As he was removing the drain plug in the rear end, the wrench slipped & he split his knuckle on one of the other bolts. Right Index Finger Laceration.

May 8, 2012 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was performing pre-shift inspection of equipment he had climbed up truck ladder checking things. As he was coming back down the ladder, he put his foot down on uneven ground & rolled his Left Ankle falling to the ground.

March 12, 2012 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Truck Driver was bending down in preparation to hook up hoses to unload and strained back.

October 7, 2011 AL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

While cleaning coal on a small block of coal, loader slid off hitting the bottom hard which caused employee to hurt his back.

October 5, 2011 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

While being loaded by an excavator, a high wall approx. 50 feet away, collapsed sending unconsolidated material into the haul truck. Employee exited his cab and surveyed the situation (while on the truck), when the material began moving, sending the truck over another high wall. The employee jumped off his truck and tumbled down the high wall sustaining multiple injuries.

August 13, 2011 AL · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was checking water level on equipment. He unsecured the cap with his foot & it had no pressure on the cap so he removed the cap from the radiator with his right hand. About the time he raised up, the radiator began to blow hot water out & hit his right arm, face, back & right leg.

August 13, 2011 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

While EE was operating water truck, employee said brakes would not hold & collided with 100 ton rock truck head on. Damage to water truck with no damage to rock truck. Rock truck driver sustained NO injury.

June 24, 2011 AL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Stemming holes when employee struck rock with shovel and strained back.

May 26, 2011 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climing ladder onto equipment, slipped and fell to ground landing hard on left foot.

May 9, 2011 AL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee reached over in the crusher to pull out a Rock. He felt his Left Shoulder pop which caused his arm to go numb.

February 23, 2011 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was digging hopper out on crusher & lost his grip which caused him to fall back against hand rail hitting his lower back. He did not seek medical attention until 3/16/2011.

February 4, 2011 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

It was muddy & icy from excessive rain and when employee went to step across Track, he slipped & fell landing on his right arm.

June 22, 2010 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping other employees reattach a bull hose to a pump using a crow's foot which became unlodeged letting the bull hose swing around & knock employee to the ground hurting his side, shoulder & back.

February 19, 2010 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall from machine

EE was climbing up on his boom truck to get blocks to crib up truck and he slipped and fell.

September 1, 2009 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

While operating Dozer, employee ran over rock with blade up and it threw him into door handle, where he hit his face. Contusion to nose & mouth.

August 10, 2009 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was pulling fuel hose out of truck & pulled something loose in Right Shoulder.

June 2, 2009 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

While loading coal trucks, employee backed loader his was driving into coal crusher.

May 15, 2009 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down off of Dozer equipment, slipped & fell down hitting his back on the push arm.

May 7, 2009 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking to help with pump hose, employee's left foot slipped in mud causing his right foot and leg to fold under him breaking his right ankle and twisting his right knee.

April 28, 2009 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing up on equipment employee hurt his back.

April 23, 2009 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was helping set a pump, while pulling on the rope to get the suction hose in place, he slipped and fell and landed on his right wrist.

January 21, 2009 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was working with other truck drivers and pulling on hose. Caused him to complain about his back hurting.

April 8, 2008 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was steam cleaning truck # 212 while climbing front ladder on truck. He fell backwards approx. 4 feet landing on Tail & Back complaining of back pain.

March 19, 2008 AL · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was getting out of Service Truck & got his foot hung between the Cab & step. He fell & twisted left knee in the process.

February 1, 2008 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee called foreman stating he had been jarred real good while being loaded and wanted to get down & walk around for a minute or two. 15 to 20 minutes later he called foreman stating his neck & back were hurting worse and wanted to go to the doctor.

December 14, 2007 AL · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing off motor grader & his foot slipped off step. He complained of back pain, but did not want to go to doctor at that time.

October 2, 2007 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping another employee change oil in screen plate & got a piece of coal in his left eye.

July 16, 2007 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

While replacing bolts in Air Compressor, employee grabbed hot exhaust, burning his left hand.

July 5, 2007 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

While loading pump hose into loader bucket, a rock fell on his right foot.

June 21, 2007 AL · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking, slipped & fell in gravel on hillside, causing pain to hip, lower back & left elbow.

May 23, 2007 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

While pushing coal with Back Hoe, employee jarred his back, causing pain to radiate up to his neck.

March 19, 2007 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

While pushing overburden benching down to milldale, employee inadvertently trammed off aprox. 30' edge.

February 15, 2007 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While repairing the light on his hard hat, the utility knife the employee was using slipped causing deep laceration to his left middle finger.

January 17, 2007 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While employee was providing service to Backhoe equipment, when he was climbing off, he slipped causing a contusion to his right knee.

December 1, 2006 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell while pulling on hose at pump.

October 2, 2006 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing onto Dozer, slipped & fell hitting right ankle.

September 26, 2006 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping to move a pump. Stepped backwards and tripped, hurting back.

September 19, 2006 AL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While moving a pump hose, employee slipped & fell hitting his back against a rock on the ground.

September 18, 2006 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was riding in rock truck when rock truck slid down road & hit dozer on his side of the truck, causing injury to his Right Shoulder.

September 14, 2006 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While Employee was moving a pump, the suction hose hung in rocks under pressure. The hose flipped back, hitting employee in the back & back of the Head.

September 9, 2006 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee pulled ladder down on equipment in order to climb up. Ladder did not go all the way down, when employee attempted to go up ladder, his foot slipped and caused his Left Knee to hit ladder.

August 26, 2006 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing off of equipment & fell off ladder landing to the ground. He complained of Lower hip & back pain.

July 12, 2006 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping onto rock truck when he felt a sudden pain to his left calf leg area.

July 6, 2006 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Tuscaloosa Resources, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee backed into a truck causing jolt to neck.

June 8, 2006 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was sitting in rock truck cab while being loaded. Cab of truck shook causing employee to claim back pain.

April 19, 2006 AL · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was closing lid on tool box when lid fell on his right thumb causing laceration.

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