employee had placed a pull rope with hook on tailpiece to pull tailpiece over, he got his fingers caught when rope was tightend, he had 2 fingers cut on right hand and was place on light duty 4-30-08, sutures required.
#4Coal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 200
- Years on record
- 2001–2008
- Latest incident
- Apr 2008
Reportable incidents
200 on file2008 · 6 incidents
Employee was loading belt structure when he felt pain his groin area. Employee continued to work, went to doctor and was diagnosed with a hernia on 4-22-08. Employee became a lost time due to strain.
A roof fall was found at crosscut #55 to #57 on #2 beltline, the fall was approx. 65'x20', between 8' to 10' thick. Additional roof support of cribs and cable bolts were put in affected area, all breaks around the fall were checked, no injuries, beltline structure and possible waterline structure damage.
Employee was bolting top with a single head roof bolter in low coal, employee let the head jack down on his left knee, employee was placed on light duty with a bruised left knee.
A roof fall was found during a weekly examination of the seconday escapeway. The fall was called outside at 8:57 am. It is located in the old dollar branch works located in the #4 entry and break #7. It is approx. 7 ft. thick by 25ft. by 45 ft. Additional support will be added to the area.
Employee hurt back lifting spare tire in supply truck , employee was moving spare to make room for sheet of metal in truck bed, employee was put on restricted duty until 02-11-08
2007 · 23 incidents
Employee grab timber with band around it cutting his 2nd finger on his right hand, employee was not wearing gloves, 4 sutures were required and he was placed on light duty.
Employee was making a belt splice when the knife he was using to mark the belt slipped and cut left thumb, 4 sutures were required. Employee is back to his regular duty with no restrictions.
A roof fall was found at Brk. 42 on 1 beltline, the fall was approx. 3 1/2' to 4' thick, approx. 25'x70'. Additional roof support of cribs and beams were put in affected area. All breaks around fall were checked, all test holes were checked and marked, no cracks on beltline were found.
Employee was trimming a belt splice when he cut his right index finger with a belt utility knife, 8 sutures were required, employee returned to work on his next scheduled work shift 9-14-07.
Employee was taking scoop back to section when he ran into some belt structure. Structure came into the deck of scoop pinning him inside of the deck bruising his right side ribs.
Tailpiece was being tightened when chain broke. Piece of chain struck employee in the left leg, sutures required.
Employee was dusting in neutral entry, scoop hung into lifeline pulling hanger, hanger broke loose hitting employee on left side of head, sutures required.
A roof fall was found in the secondary escapeway 11breaks inby #5 head drive. The fall was approx. 6' to 7' thick, 20' to 25' long. The fall area was cribbed off, the secondary escapeway was re-routed.
Employee was on his knees while tramming miner; when he rose off his knees the left knee went out - strained left knee.
Employee said that he was using a lifting jack to put a rock duster on track, said that the lifting jack fell on his left foot, bruising his left foot.
Walked around mantrip, employee turned and a piece of wire hanging from top scratched his right eye. Employee received antibiotic ointment, returned to work next schedule shift, full duty.
Drilling hole to install roof bolt, a piece of rock fell from top, striking employee on the right forearm.
Employee was riding in a mantrip when the mantrip de-railed; employee complaining of back pain. He was placed on restricted duty 4 days.
Employee was taking out belt structure, strained his neck. He was placed on restricted duty March 28.
EE exercised his rights to become a part 90 miner by presenting evidence of his condition from a reputable dr.
Employee alleged that while driving a mantrip he received whiplash. This injury became reportable on 9-20-07
Employee tripped over rock, spraining left ankle.
A roof fall occurred in the #3 belt entry at break #45. The fall was approx. 60 ft. long by 20 ft. wide by 4-6 ft. thick. The fall area was supported.
Set bolter up to begin bolting and piece of rock fell out of rib & top hitting him on the back of left leg. Employee is on restricted duty.
While operating a scoop he ran over a belt stand, it flew up and hit him in back of the head. Small cut on back of head, restricted duty for 2 days.
Employee alleges he was walking down the belt line; he stepped on a roller and fell. He was having pain from his hip to his foot. This became a reportable accident on 3/22/07 at which time the doctor determined it was work related.
An unintentional fall of roof was discovered when the #4 belt did not start when activated. The fall was located on the #4 belt, break #34 and was app. 20' x 20' x 6' in size.
2006 · 30 incidents
employee was riding in 4 wheel buggy and caught his left ankle between the rib and the buggy frame.
employee stepped on a spray valve and material sprayed into his right eye.
employee was struck on the right leg by drawrock from between the rib and first row of roof bolts.
Pulling cables with nylon rope, the rope broke and struck him in the right eye and neck.
Employee was roof bolting and was struck on the left thumb by a piece of drawrock app. 2' x 1' x 2"" thick.
Employee was hooking the connector tongue to the 20 ton locomotive when it fell on his right foot. He had safety metatarsal boots in use at the time of the accident.
An unintentional fall of roof occurred on 012 section while retreat mining operations were being conducted. The continuous miner and the inby bridge were covered by the fall which was app. 20"" x 70"" x 7'. The fall occurred in the #3 heading, break #19 at spad number 11131.
Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock app. 2' x 2' x 2"" on the left shoulder. Bruised shoulder with restricted duty and sutures.
Employee alleges he strained his back loading roof bolting glue supplies.
EE was riding in mantrip when a locomotive and the mantrip inadvertantly collided on track at #4 head drive. The key steel fell out of front drive unit on a hill and caused the mantrip to slide back down the hill striking the following locomotive. EE hurt his right knee and ankle.
EE was riding in mantrip when a locomotive and mantrip inadvertantly collided on track at #4 head drive. The key steel fell out of front drive unit on a hill and caused the mantrip to slide back down hill striking the following locomotive. EE hurt his right ankle.
Cutting a rag with belt knife, knife slipped and cut thumb.
Employee cut his left hand with a utility knife while removing tape from a set of torches.
Employee was pulling headdrive oil bath and caught his right small finger between oil bath and stiff jack.
EE was struck by drawrock on the left thumb. The cut required 5 stitches.
EE alleges he strained his lower back pulling a tool box.
An unintentional fall of roof occurred on #9 belt in the #3 entry at break #64-65. (Spad #9564 was in break #65.) The fall was app. 8-12' thick x 60' long x 11' wide.
Employee alleges he tripped on a rock and struck the bolt machine with his left ribs. (Employee did not seek medical attention until 7-31-06.)
Employee alleges he strained his back carrying oil cans.
Employee was loading metal onto a flatcar and dropped the metal on his right middle finger.
Employee alleges he strained his back pulling on belt.
Employee alleges he strained his back unloading supplies.
EE twisted his left knee while scattering structure for belt set up. (EE worked until 4/20/06, then became restricted durty.)
EE was helping make a belt splice when he was struck on the right index finger with hammer.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK HELPING PULL BOLT MACHINE CABLE SLACK.
EE was struck by a broken bolt from a clevis behind the left ear.
EE alleges he slipped and fell while crossing under a belt and struck his back on the track or blocks.
EE was struck on top of his head by drawrock which resulted in a neck strain, while emptying the dust box. EE worked until 2-7-06 then started missing time.
2005 · 34 incidents
Employee was building a crib and small drawrock struck left hand and resulted in a cut 4 sutures.
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD AND HURT HIS NECK WHILE IN AN OPEN MANTRIP.
Employee was pre-shifting and stepped in a hole and twisted his left knee. Employee worked until 1/24/06 when he had surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
Employee alleges he strained his back pulling belt.
EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER IN LIFTING A JACK
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS STRUCK BY DRAW ROCK ON HIS LEFT ARM WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS.
EE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT SMALL FINGER IN THE HEAD DRIVE IDLER ROLLER WHILE DISMANTLING THE DRIVE.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 012 section at spad #10204 covering the continuous miner.
Employee alleges he slipped on the mine floor while rock dusting the belt entry, twisting his right knee.
Employee states he was struck by drawrock on his left hand and left knee.
EMPLOYEE CUT HIS LEFT HAND WHILE USING A BOX KNIFE TO TRIM A BELT
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE RIDING IN A MANTRIP CAR
EE ALLEGES HIS RIGHT KNEE LOCKED UP WHILE CROSSING A BELT CROSSWALK. NOTE: HE WORKED UNTIL 080505, THEN STARTED MISSING DUE TO ALLEGED INJURY
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS GROIN ON LEFT SIDE WHILE HANDLING 7 LONG TIMBERS. HE WORKED UNTIL 7/25/05 THEN HAD SURGERY TO REPAIR HERNIA
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE FRAME OF A SCOOP WHEN ENTERING THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT. NOTE: HE WORKED UNTIL 6/4/05 THEN STARTED MISSING TIME FROM THE INJURY
Employee was installing roof bolts when he turned around and struck his left eyebrow against the ATRS arm (T-bar).
Employee dropped a belt stand on his left foot while handling belt structure.
EE WAS USING PRY BAR TO INSTALL A PLANATARY IN THE MBC WHEN TO BAR SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE MINE FLOOR.
EE ALLEGES EE STRAINED LEFT KNEE, RIGHT SHOULDER AND BACK WHILE REMOVING A ROCK FROM THE #13 DRIVE BELT
EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS. THE ROCK STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOOT.
CAUGHT RIGHT ARM BETWEEN ROOF AND TOP OF BOLTER AND STRAINED AND BRUISED ARM
AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON THE #10 BELTLINE BREAK #50. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 30' X 50' X 4' THICK AND CONSISTED OF LAMINATED SANDSTONE. CRIBBED AREA OFF AND MOVED SECTION.
EE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP WHEN A PIECE OF WATERLINE STRUCK EE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD. THE WATER LINE WAS LYING BY THE COAL RIB WHEN THE SCOOP STRUCK IT
EE ALLEGES HE RECEIVED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK FROM HANDLING A ROOF BOLT MACHINE CABLE.
EE alleges he received an electrical shock from a roof bolt machine cable. EE did not seek medical attention until 2-23-05. He was admitted to Pineville Hospital for observation only and released on 2-25-05. (No defects were observed in the cable.)
EE TWISTED BACK LOADING ROOF SUPPORT JACKS ONTO A SUPPLY CAR.
AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF WAS DISCOVERED ON BLACK HOLE MAINS BREAK #70 IN THE BELT ENTRY APPROX. 2 BREAKS INBY SPAD #9581. FALL WAS APPROX. 60-70' LONG X 20' X 5-6' THICK.
AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #2 MAINS AT BREAK #55 THRU #58 IN THE BELT ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 150' X 20' X 5-10' THICK.
EE STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER HANGING BOLT MACHINE CABLE.
EE WAS INSTALLING BELT STRUCTURE AND STRAINED BACK. (NOTE: EE WORKED UNTIL 01/12/05 THEN WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY)
AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON #2 MAINS BREAK #63 THAT WAS APP 20' X 2' X 60'.
2004 · 37 incidents
Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock while installing roof bolts in the #3 entry.
THE COMPANY RECIEVED NOTIFICATION OF BLACK LUNG ON THIS DATE
Employee alleges he struck his left knee on the frame of the scoop he was operating as he was getting out of the deck.
ASPER CITATION #7544826, EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK LIFTING A SCOOP TIRE. WORKED UNTIL 12/13/04 THEN LIGHT DUTY.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT RIBS WHILE SHOVELING.
Employee alleges he strained his neck while adding an extension on a roof bolt machine.
An unintentional fall of roof occurred on 013 section app. 7 breaks inby sold #9413. The fall was app. 60'x18'x4-6'.
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK, ON THE RT. FOOT, WHILE OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER . NOTE: FIRST DAY OFF WORK WAS 10/18/04.
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT HAND BY DRAWROCK. NOTE: EMPLOYEE'S FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK WAS 10/25/04.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK INSTALLING BELT ROLLERS.
Employee was loading supplies onto the roof bolt machine when he fell and his right leg was cut by a roof bolt bundle band.
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT ARM BY A PIECE OF BELT RAIL WHILE PILLARING OPERATIONS WERE BEING CONDUCTED. THE CONTINUOUS MINER DRUMS THREW A PIECE OF BELT RAIL THAT WAS COVERED WITH MUCK.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS GROIN LIFTING STRUCTURE.
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK ON THE LEFT HAND WHILE OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER. THE ROCK WAS APPROXIMATELY 2"" X 3"" X 1/2"" THICK.
An unintentional fall of roof occurred while conducting retreat mining on 013 section. The fall occurred one break outby spad #9199.
Employee caught his right gloved hand between the drill steel and the roof bolt to be installed.
EE STATES HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT IN MUD (WHILE SHOVELING) AND WHEN HE MOVED, HIS HIP DISLOCATED.
AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #2 BELT, BREAK #27. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 3' X 15-30' X 8-9'.
EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER WHILE WORKING ON A BELT ROLLER.
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE NOSE WITH A CHAIN BINDER AND SUFFERED A BROKEN NOSE AND A CUT ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE RT.HAND BY A SMALL ROCK WHILE OPERATING THE DIESEL MANTRIP.
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS. (THE ROCK FELL AS THE DRILL STEEL WAS PLACED AGAINST THE ROOF TO DRILL THE HOLE).
EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS NECK WHEN TWO RAILRUNNERS COLLIDED ON A CURVE AT THE #32 BREAK ON #3 MAINS. NOTE: EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 7/12/04, THEN STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO INJURY.
AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED IN THE LEWIS CREEK SUBMAINS WHICH FELL ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE HORIZON OF THE ROOF BOLTS.
Employee was struck by a piece of drawrock while checking belt line.
ASPER CITATION #7544825, EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK USING A LIFTING JACK.
AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON 002 SECTION, 6TH LEFT PANEL OFF WOLF CREEK MAINS BREAK #5 AT SPAD # 8917. RETREAT MINING WAS BEING CONDUCTED AND AFTER COMPLETING THE LAST CUT ON THE PANEL THE FALL OCCURRED.
ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SIDE WHILE INSTALLING A ROLLER IN THE BELT TAILPIECE. NOTE:THIS REPORT IS IN EXCESS OF 10 DAYS BECAUSE THE COMPANY WAS WAITING ON THE DR.'S TO DETERMINE IF HIS INJURY WAS WORK RELATED OR PRE-EXISTING. THE DETERMINATION WAS MADE ON 5/7/04.
ASPER CITATION #7544828, EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE PUTTING STEEL CABLE IN RAILRUNNER.
Employee twisted his right knee while walking and working in muck along the belt.
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT RING FINGER BY A PIECE OF ROCK THAT FELL FROM THE ROOF.
EE WAS LIFTING A BELT ROLLER AND STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS STOMACH.
EMPLOYEE STRUCK THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE AND FRACTURED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
EE WAS PULLING SLACK OUT OF BELT WITH VISE GRIPS AND THEY SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.
PULLING OLD BOTTOM ROLLER FROM UNDER BELT.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING BELT RAILS.
EE WAS TRAVELING THROUGH A MANDOOR AND TRIPPED AND FELL AGAINST A WELDER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRATTICE.
2003 · 22 incidents
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS STRUCK BY A RIB ROLL WHILE OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER. HE WAS STRUCK IN THE RIGHT LEG, KNEE AND THIGH. (NOTE: HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 1/12/04)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS USING A HAND TOOL (GRINDER) AND STRAINED HIS BACK. EE WORKED UNTIL 12-1-03 AND STARTED MISSING TIME.
CUTTING A PIECE OF SKIRT RUBBER OUT OF TAILPIECE WHEN UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING LITTLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING A GUARD INTO POSITION.
EE WAS WALKING IN MINE AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A BROW, HE STRAINED HIS NECK AND THIS CAUSED SHOULDER PAIN. EE DID NOT SEEK MED. ATTN. UNTIL 9/4/03.
EE WAS USING A HAMMER AND A PIECE OF METAL FROM THE HAMMER ENTERED HIS RT. JAW.
EMPLOYEE CUT HIS LEFT THUMB WHILE TRIMMING A BELT WITH A BOX KNIFE. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 07/28/03.)
EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER PULLING CABLE.
AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROCK OCCURRED ON 012 SECTION CROSS MAINS IN BREAK #95 OF #10 BELT FLIGHT. THE FALL WAS APP. 20' WIDE X 6' THICK X 30-40' LONG.
A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED ON 013-0 SECTION WHILE RETRIEVING A CONTINUOUS MINER UNDER A ROOF FALL.
AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED WHILE RETREAT MINING ON THE 1ST LEFT PANEL OFF WOLF CREEK SUBMAINS BREAK #14.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK APP 2' X 2' X 3"" ON THE HEAD. (EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF LEFT RIB PROBLEMS.)
AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON THE 001 SECTION AT BREAK #16 WHILE MINING THE LEFT PILLAR OUT OF THE BELT ENTRY. THE FULL OCCURRED IN THE 9TH PANEL OFF RIGHT FORK SUBMAINS DURING RET REAT MINING.
EE STATES HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK, WHILE WALKING DOWN #2 TRACK ENTRY, IN THE FACE.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK CARRYING ROCK DUST. NOTE: FIRST DAY MISSED DUE TO INJURY WAS 3-3-03.
EE WAS USING A BELT KNIFE TO TRIM BELT AND CUT HIS RIGHT THIGH
EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK LOADING BOLT MACHINE SUPPLIES
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE ROOFBOLTING. THE ROCK WAS APP. 6"" X 4"" X 1"" AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT CHEEK BELOW THE EYE.
EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON COAL IN BELT ENTRY AND FELL ON LOW STRUCTURE CUTTING HIS RIGHT THIGH AND TOP OF KNEE.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE INJURED HIS LEFT RIBS WHILE HELPING MAKE A BELT SET UP. HE DID NOT STRIKE AN OBJECT NOR WAS HE STRUCK BY AN OBJECT. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 01/23/03 THEN STARTED MISSI NG WORK.)
2002 · 42 incidents
AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED AT BREAK #66, APP 4 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD #58, ON THE TRACK. THE FALL WAS APP 20' X 20' X 3-4' THICK. THE FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE PRESHIFT EXAM.
EE WAS INJURED WHILE REMOVING ROCK FROM THE SECTION BELT AND THE BELT WAS INADVERTANTLY STARTED.
EE WAS STRUCK ON THE LOWER BACK BY A RIB ROLL ON001 SECTION.
EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK CLEANING THE DUST BOX ON A ROOF BOLT MACHINE.
EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX. 1'X 1'X 1-2', ON THE LEFT SHIN.
AN UNPLANNED INUNDATION OF GAS OCCURRED ON 012-0 SECTION. THE SEALS LOACTED ON CROSSMAINS, #16,17,18,19 AND 20 WERE DISCOVERED TO BE LEAKING METHANE INTO THE INTAKE. THE CAUSE OF THE LEAKS WER E DETERMINED TO BE A SUDDEN DROP IN THE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE.
EE STRAINED HIS GROIN WHILE REMOVING ROCK FROM THE BELT LINE.
EE STATES HE WAS OPERATING A LOCOMOTIVE WHILE ON HIS KNEES AND HIS LEFT KNEE BEGAN TO HURT AND SWELL. HE DID NOT STRIKE THE EQUIPMENT NOR DID ANYTHING STRIKE HIM.
AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #3 ENTRY ON 013-0 SECTION. THE FALL WAS LOCATED ONE BREAK INBY SPAD #7680. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 30'LONG, 35'WIDE, AND 4-5'THICK.
DIAGNOSED HERNIA - EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ROCK ON BELT & STRAINED HIMSELF.
EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK LOADING SUPPLIES ONTO A ROOF BOLT MACHINE. NOTE: EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 12/26/02.
EE WAS SHOVELING THE #2 TAILPIECE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE BELT AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOOT.
EE WAS PLASTERING STOPPING WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED HIS LT. EYE. (MEDICATION WAS PRESCRIBED).
EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE SHOVELING BELT. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 5-29-03 AND THEN STARTED MISSING TIME DUE TO INJURY.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK LOADING SUPPLIES FOR ERECTING A SEAL. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 01-17-03 THEN STARTED MISSING TIME FROM WORK.)
EE ALLGES HIS RIGHT KNEE WAS STRUCK BY THE HEAD OF THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE BEING OPERATED.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS NECK WHEN HE WALKED INTO A BROW AND STRUCK HIS HEAD. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 01/22/03 THEN STARTED MISSING WORK.)
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE PULLING ON BELT.
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING DRAWROCK WITH PRY BAR AND WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT SMALL FINGER BY THE ROCK (BROKEN FINGER)
EE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APP. 6' LONG 3' WIDE RANGING FROM 2"" TO 4"" THICK. EE WAS PERFORMING MINER HELPER DUTIES WHEN STRUCK BY THE ROCK.
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE SHOVELING BELT STRUCTURE.
EE ALLEGES HE STRUCK THE SIDE OF A RAILRUNNER FRAME WITH HIS LEFT ARM.
EMPLOYEE CUT HIS RIGHT SMALL FINGER REMOVING ROCK FROM THE CONTINUOUS MINER. (NOTE: EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 7/25 & STARTED MISSING ON THAT DATE)
EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DOWN TUNNEL WITH WATER HOSE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED ON THE 013-0 SECTION DURING PILLAR RECOVERY ACTIVITIES. THE FALL OCCURRED IN THE 5TH PANEL LEFT OFF WILDCAT SUBMAINS IN BREAK #15.
EE WAS SPLICING A CABLE WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED HIS LEFT HAND.
EE STEPPED ON SOME ROOF BOLT PLATES AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. (NOTE: WORKED UNTIL 6-6-02 THEN STARTED MISSING WORK.).
EE WAS CUTTING ROPES AND KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING INDEX FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.
EE WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM A POWER LINE WHILE MAKING A POWER MOVE AND CUT HIS LEFT SMALL AND RING FINGERS.
EE WAS SHOVELING BELT WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF METAL ON LEFT SHOULDER. *RECEIVED PT
EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE ROOF BOLTING.
OBSERVING ROOF BOLTER-STANDING TOO CLOSE TO MACHINE MACHINE BACKING OUT AND CAUGHT HIS ARM BETWEEN RIB AND THE ATRS.
EMPLOYEE WAS SPRAYING WATER UNDER CRUSHER WHEN HE PULLED ON HOSE. (EMPLOYEE HAD BACK SURGERY).
EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK PULLING ON A WATER LINE. EE WORKED UNTIL 11-14-02 AND THEN HE STARTED MISSING WORK TO THE ALLEGED INJURY.
EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING WHEN A PIECE OF COAL STRUCK HIM ON LOWER BACK.
AN UNINTENTIONAL FALLOF ROOF CAUGHT THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHILE RETREAT MINING WAS BEING CONDUCTED. THE LOCATION OF THE FALL WAS ON 001 SECTION #38 BREAK, APP. 2 BREAKS INBY SPAD #7147.
AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED FOUR BREAKS OUTBY SPAD #58 ON #2 TRACK ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 6' X 8' X 18-24"".
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING ROOF BOLT MACHINE AND CAUGHTHIS LEFT FOOT BETWEEN THE DECK AND MINE FLOOR.
EMPLOYEE'S HAT FELL OFF WHILE WAKING IN THE BELTENTRY AND HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT INSTALLED IN THE ROOF.
EE SLIPPED ON MUDDY MINE FLOOR AND STRUCK HIS RIBS ON THE LOCOMOTIVE.
EE STATES THAT A FOREIGN OBJECT FROM THE SCRUBBER DISCHARGE ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE.
2001 · 6 incidents
EE STRAINED HIS BACK LIFTING A SPEED REDUCED ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER. (EE WORKED UNTIL JAN. 9, THEN STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO THE ALLEGED INJURY).
LOST BALANCE, STUCK HAND OUT OF SCOOP; HAND PINCHED BETWEEN BUMPER (RUBBER) AND SCOOP AT PIVOT POINT.
EE WAS USING A BELT KNIFE TO CUT CONDUIT WHEN ITSLIPPED AND CUT HIS RIGHT WRIST.
EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE A VLAVE BANK FROM A SCOOP WHEN GREASE FLARED AND BURNED HIS FACE. 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS.
EE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER AND MISSED THE STRUCTURE STRIKING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER AGAINST THE MOBILE BRIDGE CARRIER.
EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON UNEVEN MINE FLOOR WHILE CHANGING LOW STRUCTURE AND FELL CUTTING HIS LEFT FOREARM.