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Employee was standing approximately 10' to 12' feet from the rear crawler as the #65 High Wall Miner was being trammed to the next cut. When a 1" x 1/4" piece a metal believed to be from a roller on the crawler struck EE on the left arm requiring 3 stitches.
Employee was in the process of removing a cable from the J-box, and received an electrical shock to the right and left hands. Employee had pulled the disconnects on the pole and at the substation, and shunted the wires to remove any current.
The truck the injured employee was operating, was being loaded and dust came through the window that was rolled down halfway, and employee felt dust go into left eye.
While removing a cutting edge. The employee was pushing a carriage nut back into the slot that keeps it from turning with left hand while the impact was still on the bolt, EE was attempting to pick up on the impact with right hand when inadvertently activated the impact causing the nut to rotate at a high rate speed resulting in a laceration to left middle finger.
In May of 2015 this employee retired from work. On 08/22/2016 this mine was notified that this employee had been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.
Employee stated ran over a piece of rock while operating loader. This caused the loader to jerk back and forth, causing pain to the neck and back. Employee began missing work on 6/27/2016.
On February 1, 2016 this mine was notified that this employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.
Employee was fueling excavator and when EE turned to dismount EE slipped on tracks and fell to ground catching self with left hand and hurt left shoulder. EE continued to work until June 20th, 2016 where EE had surgery on shoulder.
Occupational hearing loss but he is still working as of 12-28-15.
Employee was climbing truck steps when his left foot slipped from the rung causing him to fall to the ground. Left knee sprain, back, right hip and shoulder pain.
Claim filed for pneumoconiosis. Date of diagnosis was 11/16/2015. Date of notification was 1/14/2016.
The employee called the Safety Office on 10/28/2015 alleging an injury on 10/27/15. Employee could not describe an event or time other than normal operation of his dozer. He states after he got home he began having pain down left leg when he bent over preparing to go to bed.
Cable crossovers were being moved when one side slipped from the loader forks causing the cable to whip, striking employee, who was examining cable 75 feet from the crossover, and knocking him to the ground. This resulted in a laceration to the upper lip and a broken right wrist.
On September 28, 2015, this mine was notified that this employee was diagnosed with an Occupational Illness of pneumoconiosis. Employee is still currently working as of 9-28-2015.
When installing excavator bucket pin employee pinched left thumb between the bucket and stick arm, causing a laceration to the tip of the left thumb.
Employee was straightening step on excavator. He had hooked a chain to bucket of the excavator and to the step and instructed the operator to put tension on the chain. As the operator applied tension the weld on the step broke loose allowing the step to strike the employee in the right leg resulting in a laceration requiring 7 stitches.
During preshift of a 785 Rock Truck, the operator was trying to clean the camera on the back of the truck. He stated he was standing on a rock and then jumped to reach the camera and fell when he landed.
On January 31, 2015 this employee was terminated due to a Lay off at the mine site. On May 7th, 2015, this mine was notified that this employee has been diagnosed with an occupational illness of pneumoconiosis.
Claim filed for pneumoconiosis. X-ray date of 1/24/15. Employee termination date was 8/8/14.
Employee was getting into his service truck. When he grabbed his hand rail the wind blew his door shut and caught his right hand middle finger causing a laceration that required 5 stitches.
Employee driving company truck checking truck dump & gate. A deer ran in front of him - he steered to miss deer & drove into bank - road was wet - muddy.
Employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis after 50 years of mining employment. Employee is still currently working as of 10/31/2014. Safety department was notified of this diagnosis on 10/29/2014.
We were notified of his diagnosis of coal workers pneumoconiosis on 12-4-14 he hasn't worked at this mine since 2013.
Employee was operating a 789 CAT truck when his load shifted causing the front of the truck to lift off the ground. The load slid out of the bed of the truck and the front of the truck came back down, jarring the operator. Employee sought medical attention that evening and was referred to a specialist. On 8/20/2014 the employee was taken off work by the specialist.
Employee slipped while stepping out on the deck of a D-10R dozer. When he caught himself with the handrail, he felt pain in his right shoulder. He sought treatment to his shoulder on 3/12/2014 and was prescribed physical therapy 3x a week.
Employee was dismounting grader when his back began to bother him. Employee did not slip or anything which would have led to an injury. He has had several events that have given him re-occurring back pain throughout his career. He has received care on his back within the previous 6 months. When his back pain began again he revisited the chiropractor and received treatment.
Employee was replacing vent on the overhead blower of a 992 C loader when his finger was cut by the blades of the blower fan
was operating scoop, scoop was stuck in soft muddy area. Placed cribbing under bucket to lift scoop. Cribs failed to support the scoop and dropped from cribs suddenly bouncing the operator into the canopy, knocking him unconscious for 2 minutes. operator refused ambulance.
EE was using a ratchet with chain attempting to re-buckle the track back together on an Ingersoll drill. While pulling back on the ratchet, the chain broke causing ee to fall backward striking his head on the catwalk of the frill. This caused his hard hat to fall off as he continued to fall striking his head on the bucket of an excavator that was parked close by.
Employee was attempting to dismount a Caterpillar 785 rock truck. While climbing down the ladder to the ground, his foot slipped between the steps causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.
Employee was on top of vehicle loading it, when driver pulled out from under bin. Employee went to hospital, was released with no restrictions. Employee still complained of pain, went to doctor and was told "No work until you revisit doctor", resulting in lost time.
Employee was pulling highline to get slack out of the line. Upon pulling the highline, employee felt a sharp pain in his lower back. MRI results were not read until 2/16/09 causing his first missed shift of work to be 2/17/09.
Employee was attempting to dismount a D11 Caterpillar dozer. He placed his foot on the step on top of the tilt jack and his foot slipped causing him to fall back onto the tracks of the dozer. Note: Employee was seen by an orthopedic specialist on January 6, 2009 who on that dat took him off of work and prescribed physical therapy.
EE was getting out of the back of the Western Star Lube Truck at the rear of the truck. EE's foot slipped, causing him to strike his right knee on the step.
Highwall miner operator was setting jacks on the launch to prepare to mine. The left rear tower jack broke causing the launch to drop suddenly. EE hit his forehead on the computer screen.
Employee was coming down ladder on bulk truck. Cut palm on protruding piece of metal.
EE was working on the back of the operator's cab of a 785 rock truck. He lost his footing and fell about 12 feet to the ground, landing on his feet.
Member was walking and stepped on a metal chute causing him to trip and cut his wrist on the metal.
Member was found in cab of 992C loader with a large laceration to the head. Due to memory loss by member and insufficient evidence, the cause of this accident is unknown. Assuming member was mounting loader and slipped, hitting head.
Employee was eating lunch in the cab of a bulk truck. He began choking on a bite of sandwich, passed out, hit head on door of cab as he fell out. Regained conciousness and was taken to local medical facility where he was treated for a light concussion. Released with no restrictions.
Member was dismounting a D-10R dozer when he slipped and fell.
Member was removing the pin from a hi-wall miner beam, when he turned to throw the pin he slipped and fell, landing on is hip and tailbone.
EE was cleaning out an axle housing on a 785B Catepillar Rock Truck with a cloth rag. When he wiped across the edge of the housing, the sharp edge cut through the rag and cut his right index finger.
Mechanic was working on D575 dozer when he was struck in the forehead, causing a small laceration.
Member was in the process of mounting his coal truck. When he grabbed the handrail to pull himself up, he stated he felt a "pop" in his right wrist.
EE was walking across the parking lot as another member was pulling into the parking lot, bumping ee with his personal vehicle. He did not begin missing work until 2/26/07.
Employee was operating a coal truck with the bed in the raised position. The coal truck overturned, landing on the left side as he was going around a right hand curve.
member was changing hydraulic filters on #rd907 drill. He was in a sitting position, leaning to his right. The filter housing came loose, and as he suddenly tried to catch it, he felt a sharp pain in the left side of his lower back.
EE was bringing truck off drill bench. He lost control of vehicle. Prior to unit rolling over the driver jumped out. Driver hit his head on rock He was transported to ER. Treated with 3 stitches and released. No lost time or restricted.
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO CHANGE THE RT. FRONT SPRING ON #526 COAL TRUCK WHEN THE CRIB & THE JACK HOLDING THE TRUCK UP STARTED TO CREEL OVER. THE TRUCK FELL APPROX. 8", STRIKING HIM BELOW HIS RT. SHOULDER & THE RT. SIDE OF HIS BACK.