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December 9, 2007 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Struck against a moving object

A 988 loader was backing off of a feeder ramp when it struck another 988 loader which was waiting for other mobile equipment in the area to clear. The impact caused the operator of the stationary loader to strike his forehead on part of the rollover protection which in turn resulted in a laceration requiring stitches.

August 2, 2007 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was cutting a piece of metal with a torch at the raw coal feeder, when a small fragment of metal flew under his safety glasses, striking the left eye.

July 10, 2007 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was attempting to remove a large lump of coal from the raw coal feeder with a jack hammer. The employee stepped on the handrail resulting in him falling onto the jack hammer.

July 8, 2007 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was performing maintenance on the A side briquetter unit and while performing this task tripped over a crib block. As a result, the employee fell into the belt structure and fractured his right arm (humerus).

February 4, 2007 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting D9 dozer when his hand slipped off the handrail causing him to fall off the dozer cab access platform,employee landed upright on to the ground below and fractured his right ankle.

October 5, 2003 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING A LARGE ROCK FROM FACILITY, THE ROCK SLIPPED FROM THE EE'S LEFT HAND AND PINCHED HIS RIGHT PINKY FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK AND THE SKIRT BOARD FRAMING. BRUISING AND A LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURES BY PHYSICIAN.

August 30, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PULLS ON WATER HOSE, EXPERIENCES PAIN IN LOWER ABDOMEN, POSSIBLE HERNIA. LOST TIME BEGINS AT 10/10/02

May 8, 2002 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING VARIOUS METAL OBJECTS FROM PERMANENT MAGNET LOCATED ABOVE LOCKED OUT PRODUCT CONVEYOR. EE ATTEMPTS TO REMOVE LARGER THAN NORMAL METAL OBJECT WITH UNDETECTED SHARP EDGE. GRIP IS LOST AND THUMB IS PULLED ACROSS SHARP EDGE, LACERATION THUMB TIP.

January 28, 2002 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Struck against a moving object

ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 2-2-02. WHILE OPERATING 988-B ON COAL ROAD-HITS BUMP IN ROAD-AND JARS HIS BACK.

July 3, 2001 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 7-18-01. SHOVELING UNDER AND AROUND BELTLINE TAILPIECE.

March 7, 2001 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DISMOUNTING FROM THE CAB OF A 988 FRONT END LOADER.

December 8, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Struck against a moving object

END LOADER 988E PAIN IN NECK.

June 17, 2000 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Synfuel LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

UNSTOPPING THE BIN ON STOKER PLANT.

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