Mining Incidents

No. 75 Coal

Blue Diamond Coal Company · Underground
Slemp, Perry County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1517478

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2001–2015
Latest incident
Aug 2015
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
3,635
citations
1,129
significant & substantial
$2,315,522
proposed penalties
$1,845,318
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2022 Q1 0 1 0
2021 Q4 0 0 0
2021 Q2 0 0 0
2020 Q4 0 0 0
2020 Q3 0 0 0
2020 Q2 0 0 0
2019 Q1 0 0 0
2018 Q4 0 0 0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2015 · 7 incidents

August 12, 2015 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was splicing a cable and cut his left index finger knuckle with a knife. 4 sutures were required

March 22, 2015 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Found an unintentional roof fall at break #30 on the #22 belt-line. Fall dimensions are approx 30'Long x 20' Wide x 10' Thick.

March 19, 2015 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was operating a roof bolter and caught his left hand between the drill steel and bolter chuck. Fractured his 5th carpal bone.

2014 · 7 incidents

December 3, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was bolting top in the #5 Heading a piece of rock fell and caused him to fall forward onto bolter and struck his chest. Diagnosed with fractured ribs.

November 7, 2014 KY · Coal MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

The continuous miner got stuck in the left pillar wall after some rock fell on the head of it. The miner eventually caught enough traction and trammed out of the cut.

October 21, 2014 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was backing a roof bolter out of a cut and a cable bolt on the bolter caught the rib and sprung the other end toward the operator. The bolt end hit the operator and cut him above his left eye. Sutures required, No Lost Time.

July 30, 2014 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was dipping water and bending over and strained his back. He continued to work at his regular job and then started missing work on 8/30/2014 due to his back not getting any better.

February 28, 2014 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Found an unintentional roof fall in Break #4 from #3 Heading to #4 Heading in the 1st Left off of Right Shell Submains. Dimensions of fall are approximately 60' long by 20' wide by 6' to 8' thick.

2013 · 3 incidents

August 22, 2013 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was observing a crew setting roof support beams while his hand was lying on the continuous miner and an employee flipped a beam over and it struck his left 5th finger. Diagnosed with a fractured finger.

May 16, 2013 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting top and caught his left hand between the drill steel still and wrench and cut his hand. Sutures required.

April 12, 2013 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping put drums on miner and drums rolled onto hand and fractured 2 bones in his hand. Non-displaced stress fractures.

2012 · 7 incidents

October 6, 2012 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling a dust hose through a man door & twisted his left foot. He was diagnosed with a stress fracture of his left 5th tarsal bone.

September 6, 2012 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Found an unintentional roof fall in the #2 entry, break #27 panel with the #21 belt line. The fall was dangered off and supplementally supported with cribs. This was a continuation of another fall.

May 4, 2012 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was putting a bolt in a standoff chain and caught his finger in the hole and pinched the end off. Started missing work 5/7/12.

February 24, 2012 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was splicing belt and a piece of rock hit his left forearm and fractured his arm.

February 13, 2012 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee hit his elbow against a stack of roof plates and cut his elbow while tramming a roof bolter. Sutures were required.

2011 · 7 incidents

August 23, 2011 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee struck his left index finger against the roof bolter head and cut and broke his finger. Sutures were required.

July 20, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was bolting top and his glove got caught between bolts and bolter chuck and twisted his wrist - Fractured wrist. Started missing work 7/21/11

May 16, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee hit shoulder on roof bolter canopy & fractured shoulder. Started missing work 5-17-2011.

April 8, 2011 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A Pici contract employee was cutting & repairing the lifeline & fell down and cut his right index finger. Sutures required.

March 9, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped up and out of a mobile bridge carrier and felt a pain in his lower back. Started missing work 3/14/11. Dr diagnosed as a reoccurrance of an old injury that occurred on 8/17/02 and employee lost time then too. Changed to 8/17/02 - This is additional days off to injury

February 28, 2011 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE was walking in belt entry and caught his neck against a loose roof strap. Sutures were required.

January 21, 2011 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee hit head on top and cut the top of his head. 5 sutures required.

2010 · 7 incidents

November 1, 2010 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE started missing work due to self-sickness. We rec. notification on 11/16/10 that he has filed for Occupational Disease - Coal Work Pneumoconioses

August 2, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE was pulling up cable slack and cut his left arm on a piece of rock, 8 sutures were required.

July 16, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Drill steel fell out of hole and hit his hand and cut his left thumb. Sutures were required.

April 28, 2010 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE let his drill canopy down onto him too quickly and it knocked him down. Has contusions on his leg and neck. EE started missing work 4/29/10.

January 18, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object

He stepped out of rail motor and the supply car hit him on the ankle. Fracture ankle. Started missing work 1/19/2010.

2009 · 4 incidents

November 13, 2009 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock slid off miner and struck him on the ankle. He was diagnosed with a small hairline fracture on 11-23-09. He is working regular job.

June 2, 2009 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Bolting top and a piece of rock hit his hand. 11 sutures on palm of hand.

January 28, 2009 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee hit hisleft middle finger with a pick hammer. Sutures were required

January 16, 2009 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was leaning a stiff jack against the tailpiece and caught his finger between jack & tailpiece. Sutures were required.

2008 · 11 incidents

November 18, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped and fell outside and fractured his thumb.

November 13, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A rock slid down drill steel and caught his left hand & fingers. 13 sutures required (no lost time).

September 25, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EE was beside another worker who was using a hammer and a piece of metal from hammer flew into his eye. Started missing work 9/26/2008.

July 17, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was installing a roof strap and the strap twisted around and stuck his left ear. 2 sutures required

July 11, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Caught hand on roof bolt and broke finger. *He started missing work on 10/23/08 due to having surgery.

July 1, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a pry bar and it slipped and hit him in the mouth. Had 3 sutures on tongue.

April 19, 2008 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee had lid off bolt machine, slid lid back on and caught left 4th/little finger between lid and bolt machine.

April 17, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was making a belt splice and cut left index finger with knife.

April 11, 2008 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking through mud to retrieve cable puller (come-a-long), slipped and twisted right ankle.

February 26, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

He was removing a brake line off of a rail motor & got brake fluid & grit in his left eye. An antibiotic was prescribed.

January 10, 2008 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was throwing a track switch outside and twisted his right knee.

2007 · 16 incidents

December 6, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee moved bolt machine up, reached to get bolt, and rock struck him on the back.

November 27, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Taking canopy off scoop, chain came loose and he cut his left middle finger. Sutures required - no lost time.

October 17, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee's arm was slammed in mantrip door.

October 16, 2007 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Found a roof fall during weekly exam-fall is at break #84, #1 entry of left fork mains old works fall is 20' wide x 20' long x unknown height. This is a continuation of another roof fall.

October 11, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bolting top, his glove caught in chuck and twisted hand.

October 1, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Tramming bolter, he caught his right ankle/foot between rib and the deck of bolter. He is working restricted duty.

September 28, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Drilling test hole, he caught left hand between drill steel and canopy and cut left hand.

August 11, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Riding mantrip and did not get head down and hit head on a roof support beam. Required sutures - No lost time.

August 5, 2007 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Taking lid off scoop. The lid started falling and employee grabbed lid, resulted in pulling a muscle in his left shoulder.

July 31, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bolter wrench dropped out of hole and struck him on the left thumb. Sutures were required.

July 11, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was operating bolt machine, he was swinging head and canopy caught the top, causing rock to fall, hitting on left ring finger.

May 16, 2007 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking to scoop, hit head on roof bolt, jarring his neck.

May 8, 2007 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A chain hook broke and struck EE on the left arm. 4 sutures were required.

April 28, 2007 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee got his ankle caught between a track rail and a roof bolting machine and fractured his left ankle.

January 6, 2007 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was getting a rock off of the bridge conveyor. The rock fell out of the conveyor and struck his left leg. Started missing 1/8/2007.

2006 · 24 incidents

November 17, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

He raised his head and struck a beam accross the track and cut his forehead. He received sutures.

October 2, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Turned water valve on and valve top blew off and hit EE under his right eye, causing a contusion and got grit in his eye. Antibiotices were perscribed for the eye.

September 20, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Haning Hi-line and stained lower back. Started missing work on 9/25/06.

September 5, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

An electric meter blew up while ee was troubleshooting a tram breaker and burned his hands. Started missing work 9/6/2006.

August 31, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE strained back while pulling on belt (converyor). Started missing work on 9/1/06. He did not report injury until 9/14/06.

August 7, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE was shoveling head drive and rock fell from top, striking him in lower back.

July 24, 2006 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Tool box lid fell while ee was reaching into box and broke ee's right forearm. He started missing work 7-25-2006.

May 25, 2006 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was putting a pin in a rail motor coupling and caught his right 5th finger. He received stitches.

May 8, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Replacing bottom rollers, slipped in mud and twisted knees (both). Started missing work on 5/11/06.

May 4, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was laying beside track and mantrip hit him.

May 3, 2006 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ee was removing rock from lolo and his finger was struck cutting finger.

May 1, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped out to throw switch and fell, hitting a rock and cutting his finger.

April 19, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE OPERATES A ROOF BOLTER & HIS KNEE BEGAN TO GET SORE.

April 7, 2006 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STRIKING OR BUMPING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

Walking through mandoor - knocked hat off and hit head. Required 2 sutures.

March 20, 2006 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Had and unintentional roof fall at break #131, parallel with #20 belt on track entry. Fall was 25' wide X 30' long X 10' thick.

March 20, 2006 KY · Coal electrician, lineman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE slipped off of a rock he had stepped on and fractured his right ankle. Worked light duty on 3/21, 3/22, 3/23 and 3/24 and started to miss work on 3/27/2006.

March 10, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOOKING UP 20 TON DIESEL TO SUPPLY CAR & GOT THUMB CAUGHT BETWEEN COUPLING & TONGUE.

March 9, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING ROLLER IN PLACE, THE ROLLER FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE WRIST.

February 27, 2006 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING TOP AND WAS REACHING TO GET ROOF BOLTS AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

February 7, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was shoveling belt line and pulled muscle in lower back

January 30, 2006 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Making a belt splice, he reached to move knocker and finger was hit by hammer.

2005 · 36 incidents

December 1, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A BUILT CRIB FELL ON A PASSING MANTRIP & A CRIB HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD. HE RECEIVED A CONTUSION TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD.

December 1, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

RIDING MANTRIP AT START OF SHIFT & CRIB FELL OVER ONTO MANTRIP STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE FOREHEAD.

November 28, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was shoveling coal and pushing shovel with hand and knee, possibly fracturing right hand.

November 14, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK EE ON HAND. HAD TO HAVE SUTURES ON LEFT INDEX FINGER.

October 22, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Shoveling belts and belt grabbed shovel, pulling hand into roller.

October 18, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE. STARTED MISSING WORK 10-19-2005

September 22, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

GETTING A ROCK OUT OF BELT TAILPIECE & CUT RIGHT 3RD FINGER RESULTING IN 4 SUTURES BEING APPLIED.

July 24, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Had a continuance of a previously reported fall approximately 10 - 12 breaks outby #24 drive that occurred 7/18/05. Fall is 20' wide x 70' long x 20' high.

June 26, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS RIDING RAIL LOCOMOTIVE WHEN HIS HEAD STRUCK THE ROOF. EE BRUISED MUSCLES IN HIS SHOULDER AND NECK.

May 11, 2005 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

An ex-employee filed a claim for black lung benefits on 11-7-2005 as per a notice from aig workman's comp. The injury date was his last day of employment with this company.

May 5, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In the process of putting a filter on waterline, employee was holding the waterline when another employee hit it with a crib block to knock it on and pressure built up and it blew off and hit thumb.

May 4, 2005 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A PIECE OF BELT AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE WENT TO DR ON 05/05/05 AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A STRAIN AND TOLD NOT TO WORK

May 3, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL AS HE WAS ROOF BOLTING. HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT WRIST. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 05/05/05.

April 26, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

Unintentional roof fall occurred in the No. 3 Hdg that pulled 3 rows of permanent roof supports. Fall was 45' long x 20' wide and approx 15' high.

April 14, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING ROPES ON BELT DOLLY WHEN HE SLIPPED & ROPE CAUGHT ON THUMB.

February 18, 2005 KY · Coal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

RECIEVED NOTIFICATION THAT EE WAS MISSING WORK DUE TO A WORK RELATED INJURY THAT OCCURED ON 04/09/03. EE BUMPED RIGHT KNEE ON EDGE OF STANDING BOX

February 16, 2005 KY · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS THROWING A TRACK SWITCH WHEN THE BAR BROKE CAUSING EE TO FALL ON LEFT WRIST. EE SUFFERED A FRACTURED WRIST AND A CAST WAS APPLIED

February 4, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider STRIKING OR BUMPING
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON AN INJURY TO HIS RT. KNEE THAT OCCURRED ON 4/9/03. HE BUMPED HIS KNEE ON A CARRIER STARTING BOX LID.

January 17, 2005 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EE CAUSING LACERATION TO NOSE. RECIEVED MEDICAL INFO ON 2/2/05 THAT SUTURES WERE USED TO CLOSE LACERATION

January 3, 2005 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED ON THE #16 BELT, 9 X-CUTS INBY BELT HEADPIECE. FALL WAS 20' WIDE, APPROX. 50' LONG & FROM 6' TO 12' THICK.

2004 · 9 incidents

October 20, 2004 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

RIB ROLLED OUT AND STRUCK EE IN SCOOP DECK.

October 5, 2004 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was struck by draw rock that caused a laceration. Stitches were used to close the wound.

September 17, 2004 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting in roller in take-up when chain rolled and caught finger. Stitches were required to close the wound.

September 7, 2004 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a rope with a knife and cut his left thumb. Stitches were used to close the wound.

August 24, 2004 KY · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MAKING A BELT SPLICE WHEN HE HIT THE MIDDLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND WITH THE HAMMER. HE SUFFERED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

July 28, 2004 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped on belt guide and fell between dolly and LoLo structure.

April 19, 2004 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Original injury occurred on 4-19-04. after reviewing medical records it is determined that cut to little finger on right hand was treated and stitches were required. ee was installing a belt roller when he caught his right little finger between a rail and the roller.

January 26, 2004 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY DRAW ROCK THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN PATTERN BOLTS.

2003 · 24 incidents

December 8, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STRAINED HIMSELF & BEGAN MISSING ON 1/23/04. HE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A HERNIA

December 1, 2003 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT BREAK #20 ON #6 BELTLINE, #2 ENTRY. FALL MEASURED 30 FEET WIDE IN INTERSECTION AND 35 FEET LONG.

November 30, 2003 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED IN THE #3 ENTRY AT BREAK NO. 131 ON THE #20 BELT. FALL OCCURRED IN THE INTERSECTION AND WAS 20' LONG AND FROM BELTLINE TO BELTLINE.

November 19, 2003 KY · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Blue Diamond Coal Company · No Value Found

EMPLOYEE WAS MISSING WORK & DOCTOR DIAGNOSED DEGENERATIVE DISC CONDITION.

November 17, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL & STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON LEFT ARM. REQUIRED STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

November 11, 2003 KY · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE IS BEING TREATED FOR CARPAL TUNNEL IN HIS LEFT HAND. HE NOTIFIED COMPANY 11-11-03.

November 6, 2003 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHAIN RATCHET SLIPPED AND STRUCK EE ON LEFT LENER AREA. HE SUSFRAISED A LACERATION THE REQUIRED STITCHES.

October 25, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator NO VALUE FOUND
Blue Diamond Coal Company · No Value Found

EE WAS STRUCK BY A BAR AS DOLLY WAS BEING PUSHED BACK.

October 9, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN A MANTRIP THAT WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER MANTRIP.

October 7, 2003 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss NO VALUE FOUND
Blue Diamond Coal Company · No Value Found

TWISTED HIS BACK HANDLING MATERIAL.

September 24, 2003 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator NO VALUE FOUND
Blue Diamond Coal Company · No Value Found

PICKED UP END OF A STAND OFF CHAIN AND FELT PAIN IN LT. RIB.

July 18, 2003 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

A CONVEYOR BELT UNEXPECTEDLY STARTED EE FELL & WAS RUN THRU A BRIDGE DOLLY ASSEMBLY

July 8, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING ON COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER OUT OF MANTRIP MASHED FINGER RESULTING IN FRACTURED MIDDLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND

July 2, 2003 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler NO VALUE FOUND
Blue Diamond Coal Company · No Value Found

EE WAS MAKING A PRESHIFT WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A ROCK & STRAINED HIS BACK. REPORT TO MGT ON 7/8/03

June 16, 2003 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NO VALUE FOUND
Blue Diamond Coal Company · No Value Found

EE BEGAN MISSING ON 6/16/03 AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DISC DEGENERATION AND BACK PAIN.

June 11, 2003 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 4 SECTION BELT JUST INBY THE DRIVE AREA AND EXTENDING APPROX 150'INBY. FALL WAS 20' WIDE AND 0 TO 6' THICK. FALL STARTED AT #1 X-CUT AT SPAD #4003.

April 17, 2003 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 HDG AT #95 X-CUT ON 004 SECTION. FALL AREA WAS APPROX 30' LONG BY 20' WIDE AND 4' TO 5' HIGH.

March 13, 2003 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING HEAVY LIFTING OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING ON 3/20/03.

March 4, 2003 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE SHOVELING COAL AROUND A CONVEYOR BELT HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

February 9, 2003 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING A BEARING FROM H/DRIVE ROLLER WHEN IT FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF HIS RIGHT KNEE. EE BEGAN MISSING WORK BECAUSE OF THE INJURY ON 5/16/03.

2002 · 16 incidents

December 1, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE 004 SUBMAIN RETURN ENTRY AT #26 X-CUT NO. 2 ENTRY. FALL WAS ~45' LONG, 20' WIDE & 2' TO 5' THICK.

October 7, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EE ON RIGHT HAND. SUFFERED A LACERATION TO THE 3RD AND 4TH FINGERSTHAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

September 19, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS GETTING GLUE OFF BUCK OF ROOF BOLTER TO TAKE TO THE FRONT WHEN HE RAISED UP AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

September 7, 2002 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN A COVERED MANTRIP THAT WAS STRUCK FROM REAR BY A FLAT CAR.

August 17, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS BACK LOADING SUPPLIES ON A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 9/3/02.

July 9, 2002 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STRIKING A KNOCKER WHILE MAKING A BELT SPLICE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF METAL STRUCK HIS RIGHT THUMB AND BECAME LODGED. STITCHES WERE REQUIRED AFTER METAL WAS REMOVED.

June 25, 2002 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THROWING BAGS OF ROCK DUST ON BELT AND TWISTED HIS BACK. BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 12-17-02 IT WAS DETERMINED THAT HE MISSED WORK BECAUSE OF THIS INJURY ON 2-5-03 BY WORKER COMP. CARRIERD

May 27, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

A UNPLANNED ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED IN THE #3 ENTRY OF 003 SECTION THAT WAS APPROX. 100' LONG, 18'-20' WIDE AND 0-6' HIGH. MINER AND BRIDGE UNIT WAS CAUGHT.

April 9, 2002 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM ROOF & STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT LEG.

March 31, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE N0. 1 ENTRY OF 004 SECTION SUBMAIN. AREA THAT FELL MEASURED APPROX. 100' LONG BY 14' WIDE & UP T0 6' HIGH. AREA DIDN'T IMPEDE TRAVEL OR AIRWAYS & HAS BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

March 19, 2002 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE SUB MAIN #5 ENTRY ON MMU 200-0 MEASURING 12' WIDE BY 50' LONG AND APPROX. 5' THICK. THIS FALL DOESN'T AFFECT VENTILATION OR TRAVELWAYS AND HAS BEEN TIMBERED OFF.

January 29, 2002 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PICKING UP METAL BEAM WHEN THE WEIGHT SHIFTED AND HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. EE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 2/04/02.

January 21, 2002 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK WHILE EIDING A MANTRIP. HE PLACED HIS HAND ON SIDE OF MANTRIP AND EACH STRUCK HIS INDEX FINGER AT RIGHT HAND.

2001 · 22 incidents

December 11, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS SPOT-BOLTING WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE TRAMMING ROOF BOLT MACHINE ON HIS LEFT FOOT.

December 5, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TALKING ON MINE PHONE AND WAS STRUCK BY APIECE OF DRAW ROCK THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS.

November 6, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #3 ENTRY AT 9X-CUT OF THE 005-0MMU. PANEL. FALL WASAPPROX. 50'LONG X 20'WIDE & 5-7'HIGH. AREA WAS RESUPPORTED.

November 5, 2001 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT HIS RIGHT LEG WITH A UTILITY KNIFE & DOCTOR PUT HIM OFF WORK BEGINNING 11/15/01.

November 5, 2001 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE #1 ENTRY AT #8 X-CUT OF THE 005-0 M.M.U. PANEL. FALL WAS APPROX. 30'LONG X 15' WIDE & APPROX. 5'HIGH. AREA WAS TIMBERED OFF.

October 13, 2001 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SPLICING A CONVEYOR BELT WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF KNOCKER AND STRUCK RIGHTINDEX FINGER. WOUND REQUIRED TWO STITCHES AFTER GETTING METAL OUT OF FINGER.

October 5, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE'S LEFT FOOT WAS STRUCK BY ROOF BOLTER AND IT WAS TURNED FORWARD.

September 4, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON CABLE & FELT PAIN IN BACK.

August 30, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE BACK. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING ON 9/4/01.

August 29, 2001 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

SMALL PIECE OF SCALING ROOF ROCK FELL AND STAVELY EE ON LEFT FOOT CAUSING A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

August 20, 2001 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING A PART OUT OF A CONTINUOUS MINER &A SLATE BAR THAT WAS UNDER THE PART STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE WHEN THE PART SLIPPED OUT.

July 24, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Blue Diamond Coal Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PICKED UP A PIECE OF METAL AND THREW IT TO THE SIDE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON JULY 30TH.

July 7, 2001 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING BELT STRUCTURE INTO A SCOOP BUCKET & STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. HE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 8/6/01.

June 21, 2001 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by powered moving object

EE WAS RIDING IN A MANTRIP THAT COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER MANTRIP.

June 20, 2001 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 6-20-01 COMPLAINING OFNUMBNESS IN HIS RT. LEG. HE REPORTED THAT DR. STATED HE HAS SPURS INHIS BACK WHICH AREA AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS. FINAL DETERMINATION CANNOT BE MA DE BECAUSE OF LACK OF MEDICAL INFORMATION. CORRECTED COPY WILL BE COMPLETED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

June 14, 2001 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS INSTALLING BATTERY HANGER BRACKET WHEN HE SUFFERED A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER THAT REQUIRED STITCHES TO REPAIR.

June 12, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OFF MINER BRIDGE AND HIT LEFT FOOT REAULTING IN A FRACTURE TO LITTLE TOE.

May 24, 2001 KY · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A JACK TO RESET A WRECKED TRACK FLAT CAR. THE HANDLE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE JAW. RECEIVED A MED REPORT INDICATING A FRACTURED JAW ON JUNE 4, 01.

May 15, 2001 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A SCOOP WHEN A COVER SLIPPED OFF AND STRUCK HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER.

May 14, 2001 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Diamond Coal Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS CROSSING A MBC BRIDGE UNIT WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL INJURING HIS RIGHT TESTICLE. HE HAD OUT-PATIENT SURGERY BECAUSE OF INFECTION 5-23-01.