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MSHA Mine Accidentshttp://msha.gov/drs/ASP/MineAction.aspPage 8 of 111/21/2006Restrictive ActionRerail equipmentEE WAS PLACING A WRECKED CAR ON TRACK. WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 7" LONG 5" WIDE 2" THICK HIT HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD.THIS CUT REQUIRED STITCHES. (NO LOST TIME.)ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassification5/11/2004 Accident Only Fall of roof or backOccupationActivityNot ApplicableNot ApplicableTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper..00 .00 .00AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT SPAD #2333 IN THE #3 ENTRY. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 15'H 60'LONG 19'WIDE. THE AREA WILL NOTBE REHABILITATED.ContractorIDAccidentDate1/12/2004Degree ofInjuryNo Days Away From Work,No Restrictive ActionClassificationSlip or fall of personOccupationActivityElectrician/helper/wiremanWalking/runningTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.3.00 2.51 2.51EE HAD FINISHED BOLTING A VALVE CHEST ON A LOCOMOTIVE IN THE SHOP AREA. HE WAS WALKING BY THE LOCOMOTIVE AND TRIPPED,FALLING INTO AN OXYGEN CYLINDER HOLDER IN THE SHOP AREA. HE WAS TAKEN TO L OGAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WHERE SUTURESWERE APPLIED TO THE LEFT PALM. NO DAYS AWAY FROM WORK.ContractorIDAccidentDate12/12/2003Degree ofInjuryDays Away fromWork OnlyClassificationMachineryOccupationActivityLongwall jacksetter/snaker/helperAdv longwall roof supportTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.3.00 2.23 1.03EE ATTEMPTED TO PULL IN SHIELD #173. WHEN IT DID NOT COME IN ALL THE WAY HE KNELT DOWN WITH LEFT KNEE ON PONTOON OF SHIELD#174 & RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN #174 & TAIL DRIVE. HE ADVANCED #173 & IT DR AGGED ALONG THE ROOF PULLING THE TAIL DRIVE BACKABOUT 4" PINNING HIS RIGHT FOOT BETWEEN #174 & TAIL DRIVE. HE WAS TAKEN TO E.R. WERE X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE & DIAGNOSED WITHDEEP CONTUSIONS.ContractorIDAccidentDate11/19/2003Degree ofInjuryDays Away from WorkOnlyClassificationSlip or fall of personOccupationActivityLaborer/utilityman/bull gangMachine maintenance/repairTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.2.00 2.00 2.00EE AND CO-WORKER HAD RELEASED THE 48" BELT CLAMP. AFTER COMPLETING THE BELT SPLICE FOR THE BELT MOVE. AS EE WAS REMOVINGTHE BELT CLAMPS FROM THE WALKWAY SIDE OF THE BELT HE LOST HIS BALANCE. HE STUMBLED BACKWARDS AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.ContractorIDAccidentDateDegree ofInjuryClassificationOccupationActivityTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.XWN10/31/2003No Days Away From Work, NoRestrictive ActionHandling of materialsContinuous miner operatorHandling supplies/materials12.00 .01 12.00EE ALLEDGES THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK LOADING ROOF BOLTS FROM A SCOOP TO THE BOLTER. NOTE: THIS ACCIDENT IS UNDER PROTESTAND THIS REPORT IS FOR COMPLIANCE REASONS ONLY. THIS WAS EMPLOYEE'S LA ST SHIFT.ContractorIDAccidentDate10/6/2003Degree ofInjuryDays Away from WorkOnlyClassificationFall of roof or backOccupationActivityHeadgate operatorBar down face/rib/side/roofTotalExper.MineExper.JobExper.2.50 2.50 1.00EE WAS PULLING DRAW ROCK IN LAST OPEN X-CUT OF LONGWALL FACE W/ 5' SLATE BAR, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROX. 2' X 1' X 1"-2"STRUCK HIM ON SIDE OF THE HEAD. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL TUESD AY, OCTOBER 28, 2003 WHEN HE WENT TO THOMAS MEMORIALEMERGENCY ROOM & WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CERVICAL SPRAIN. EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 10-28-03, THAT IS WHY REPORT IS LATE.