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October 1, 2005 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Black Hawk Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Strained upper back between shoulder blades.

July 26, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Hawk Mining · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred on 2nd. Left Section #7 Entry @ Spad # 6046. Measurements: 50' (L) x 20' (W) x 8' to 9' (T)

July 20, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee struck his hand(L) with a hammer while working on a continuous miner. HE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 7/23/2005.

July 13, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Black Hawk Mining · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was repairing a continuous miner. He had the ripper head blocked with a crib. The crib kicked out & a crib block caught his finger against the ripper jack.

July 11, 2005 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Mining · Struck against a moving object

Employee injured his back when the scoop that he was operating hit a hole in the roadway. He did not start missing work until 7/18/2005.

June 25, 2005 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Mining · Struck against a moving object

EE was pushing a scoop that was stuck in a hole. The bucket of the scoop that EE was operating slid off of the scoop that that was stuck when it broke free, causing EE to strike his head against the scoop's canopy.

May 21, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck by a metal bar while he was loading belt.

April 19, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling a belt car with a chain hoist, the hook slipped & the hook & chain struck him above his eye(L).

April 4, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Hawk Mining · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in # 3 Entry of 003-0 MMU @ spad 6061. Dimensions: 20'(W) x 20'(L) x 6' to 6.5(T).

March 19, 2005 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was pulling cable off of a shuttle car when he slipped, fell & twisted his right knee.

March 14, 2005 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Mining · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A supply sled ran over employee's foot(L) while his crew was in the process of building an overcast.

February 12, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was burned while attempting to reset a breaker at the power center.

February 12, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Hawk Mining · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall in #7 Entry of Mains. Dimensions: 4' to 6' (H) x 20' (W) x 80' (L)

February 9, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Hawk Mining · Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall on the mains near spad #6001 in the intersection of #9 Entry. Dimensions: 20' (W) x 4'to 5' (T) x 80' (L).

January 25, 2005 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Hawk Mining · Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred inby spad # 5920. Fall measured 40' to 50' (L) X 19' (W) X 4' to 5' (T).

December 2, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL
Black Hawk Mining · Contact with electrical current

Employee received an electrical shock while resetting a breaker. This accident occurred 2 breaks inby spad #2968 (the construction area). There was a lead off inside the cathead which appears to have contributed to this accident.

December 2, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Hawk Mining · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED 1 BREAK IN BY THE FAN AT SPAD #10. THE FALL MEASURED 80' TO 100' LONG, 20' WIDE AND 5 TO 8' THICK

November 20, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by falling object

EE was loading belt structure onto a sled. He cut the bands on a stack of top rollers & removed a roller. While he turned with the roller, the stack of rollers fell against his right leg.

October 28, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Black Hawk Mining · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was injured as he was caught between the coal rib and the miner boom. There was a miscommunication between EE and the miner operator.

September 23, 2004 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Mining · Struck against stationary object

Ee struck his head against top while tramming a shuttle car over rough roadway.

August 29, 2004 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking around a scoop when loose cap rock fell. Employee turned suddenly to avoid rock- twisted his knee & fell.

August 8, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A METAL I BEAM FOR SETTING HEAD WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

August 2, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING RIB WITH SCOOP WHEN CANOPY HIT RIB. A ROCK FELL FROM RIB, STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN UPPER BACK.

July 31, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP. AFTER FINISHING DRILLING HOLE, EMPLOYEE DROPPED PINNER HEAD AND STEEL FELL OUT AND STRUCK LEFT HAND.

July 30, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Mining · Struck against a moving object

Employee was injured while riding a mantrip under tow. Mantrip was jerked when scoop started pulling it, thus re-injuring employee. This is a re-occurrence of a 12/20/03 accident.

July 28, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Black Hawk Mining · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee got his left hand caught between the drill steel and drill pot head, injuring his left hand.

July 24, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Mining · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was riding mantrip with mandoor positioned on top of mantrip. While tramming through an intersection mandoor caught the coal rib and was pushed toward back of mantrip. the mandoor caught ee in right leg mashing it between mandoor and mantrip.

June 18, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING WHEN HE SLIPPED, TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

June 9, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STARTING TO DRILL A HOLE FOR A ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FLAKED OFF, STRIKING EE ABOVE LEFT EYE, CAUSING A LACERATION.

June 8, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING CRIBS UNDER CAT PADS TO BLOCK UP FEEDER HIGH ENOUGH TO SET OVER TAILPIECE. THE FEEDER SLID OFF OF CRIBS, CATCHING EE BETWEEN FEEDER AND PILE OF CRIBS.

May 24, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING TOP AROUND THE FEEDER. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND, CATCHING IT BETWEEN THE ROCK AND FEEDER.

April 29, 2004 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was hanging miner cable, while moving slack, employee felt pain in his back and neck. he continued to work and twisted his left knee also.

April 26, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a piece of belt to throw in scoop bucket when he felt pain in his torso.

April 13, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Black Hawk Mining · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

A Hydraulic hose burst spraing operator in eyes.

April 13, 2004 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While putting up flyboards-employee claims to have twisted back.

February 10, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING BUGGY TIRE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS SIDE.

January 27, 2004 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Hawk Mining · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER. 5' TO 6' THICK X 11' WIDE X 10' TO 15' LONG. MINER WAS TAKING THE INITIAL RIGHT CUT OUT OF THE PILLAR BLOCK IN #6 ENTRY. 2ND LEFT SECTION - ONE BREAK INBY #8 898.

December 20, 2003 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO GET ON MANTRIP, SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL.

November 18, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Black Hawk Mining · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS SWINGING HEAD IN ON ROOF BOLTER NEAR THE LINE CURTAIN GOING INTO THE NO. 2 ENTRY. HE WAS KNEELING BY DRILL HEAD WHEN A SCOOP TRAMMED THROUGH THE CURTAIN, STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT THIGH AND PUSHING HIM AGAINST THE DRILL HEAD.

November 14, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Hawk Mining · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING A 4' RESIN BOLT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ACROSS THE BOOM OF THE BOLTER, INJURING HIS BACK.

November 8, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Struck against stationary object

EE STRUCK HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST THE CONTINUOUS MINER INJURING HIS KNEE.

October 21, 2003 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER IN THE #3 FACE WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE SHOULDERS.

October 15, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by falling object

A CABLE REEL WAS BEING UNLOADED OFF OF TRUCK WHEN THE REEL FELL. IT STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT FOOT.

October 15, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS, STRIKING EE ON LEFT FOOT.

October 14, 2003 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Black Hawk Mining · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE FEEDER WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A RIB ROLL. THE RIB ROLL MEASURED 3' LONG BY 12' THICK, MADE OF COAL ONLY. THIS RESULTED IN A CONTUSION TO THE LEFT THIGH.

September 6, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Hawk Mining · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING AN ACETYLINE BOTTLE TO THE UPPER SEAM STACKER BELT WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LT. LEG.

August 26, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Black Hawk Mining · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING WHEN HE STRUCK THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT PLATE CUTTING HIS EAR. MANAGEMENT WAS NOT AWARE THAT EE RECIEVED STITCHES UNTIL HE WENT TO HAVE THEM REMOVED. MANAGEMENT WAS MADE AWARE OF MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 9-12-03

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