Hobet Mine — Accidents

Total: 240 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/12/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 3d restricted WHILE FUELING EXCAVATOR AT FUEL TANK EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON EXCAVATOR TRACK AND FELL OFF TRACK AND HIT FUEL TANK.
10/28/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a dull pocket knife to cut a rope. Placed the knife in a loop and pulled the knife toward himself and the knife came out of the loop and jabbed into his left elbow area. Required tw...
10/22/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost Employee was attempting to walk across the rear platform of #21305 992 G Loader and lost his balance. The employee had to jump to the ground and slid and fell on his buttocks fracturing his left foot.
07/11/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost Employee was stepping down off his drill and his right hip and knee gave out and he fell to the ground. MRI still not completed at the time of this report.
06/11/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 263d lost Employee stated she hit a hole in the roadway and jarred her neck, shoulder and lower back. Employee missed first shift on 6/13/2011. This accident is now reportable. Unable to obtain any medical reco...
04/30/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost Employee was inside the first floor of the 1570 Dragline and stepped over a manhole and slipped and fell on the drag trough rail and fractured two ribs.
04/15/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Employee was stepping down to the lower level on the walk-way around the fuel tank of the anfo trailer. He slipped and fell into a metal support beam from the trailers frame, resulting in bruising of...
10/31/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing a drag chain repair link. Employee placed his hand on link and other link fell over and smashed his little finger on his left hand. X-ray revealed a fracture on last joint and...
09/26/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 169d lost Employee was pulling on an air hose and slipped in the middle of the haul road and landed on his left hip causing a contusion. On 9-27-2010 saw Doctor and was referred for an MRI. MRI was given on 10-...
08/06/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE backed up to and thru the berm and turned the below listed truck over causing a laceration to his head and left shoulder area. EE was transported to Logan Regional Medical Center by Boone County am...
07/31/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing segment bolts from Unit #20524 a D10 Dozer. Employee was using a breaker bar and the socket slipped off the nut and struck the employee in the chin and mouth area. Employee was t...
06/30/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee slipped/tripped/fall on the steps leading onto the 495 shovel. When the employee fell he hit his mouth on another step resulting in a laceration that required 5 stitches.
06/11/2010 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was stoning the #3 motor on the 1570 Dragline. While stoning the motor it flashed causing a burn to the top of his left hand. Employee continued to work and went to the doctor on 6/14/2010 at...
06/08/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was lifting a grid box cover off unit #24602 a 630 Komatsu truck. While lifting the cover off his little finger on his left hand got caught and it pinched the nail and tip of his finger off....
03/11/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 328d lost Employee was welding on a excavator bucket. Employee reached over to pick up a shank and felt a twitch in his lower back. Employee did not miss any work until 6/11/2010 and had surgery on 6/14/2010 to...
12/23/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Checking battery cables when battery cover door fell on left hand, smashing & cut left middle finger.
10/10/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was struck in the mouth by a dewatering pump, requiring seven sutures to his lower lip.
06/28/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 241d lost Employee mounted a ladder and did not secure it. The ladder shifted and the employee fell to the ground. Employee was transported to CAMC General Hospital and x-rays were negative and referred to a sp...
04/02/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using his right hand to cut a strap. He was using a utility knife and after cutting the strap the knife struck the palm/thumb area of his left hand causing a laceration. He was taken to C...
03/17/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 328d lost Employee was lifting a ladder back up and felt a pull and pain in his lower lumbar. Employee was referred to a specialist and has been off pending an MRI. Employee was referred to a Dr. after results...
01/26/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 299d lost Employee was operating a 789 Rock Truck and was about to be loaded. A 992 K Loader pulled up to dump into the bed and the loaders front tires encountered a mud seam and three rocks fell out of the buc...
01/24/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 364d lost Employee was mounting his truck after checking the oil filter for a leak. The employee slipped and caught himself with his left arm, causing a burning sensation in his left arm and shoulder. Employee...
10/20/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost Employee was trying to pry a deck bushing back into place and slipped and fell mashing his right thumb between a slate bar and dust curtain bar. Employee finished his shift and was diagnosed at Boone...
10/14/2008 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Employee was dismounting a D-11 dozer. He stepped on a round rock with his heel and he twisted his left knee. The employee finished his shift. On 10-17-08 he went to his family physician who referred...
07/25/2008 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 233d lost Fitting broke on the steering valve spraying hydraulic fluid on the turbo which ignited. Employee then jumped from the truck and received 1st and 2nd degree burns to his arm and ear. No damage was don...
07/22/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost A forklift operator was placing a load of boring equipment onto a tractor & trailer. While loading the boring equipment, the container was bumped and a 2 1/4 inch bar jumped out of the cradle and fel...
06/26/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee placed the vehicle in park. After placing the vehicle in park his right hand came into contact with the exit door handle holding arm causing a laceration to the top of his right hand requirin...
06/04/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost Employee's foot slipped while mounting oil check ladder, injurying his right ankle.
05/02/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee's thumb was cut when cab door was shut unexpectedly.
02/23/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Employee was struck on the right hand by a high voltage fuse that fell from the hot stick. * Employee did not start missing work until 3/10/08.
01/14/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Cutting cable with torch, burned left knee, 2nd degree burn.
01/11/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 369d lost While mounting dozer, employee felt a ""pop"" in his shoulder. He was diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury. NOTE: Employee did not begin missing work until 4/16/08.
12/13/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee slipped while mounting rock truck, striking his right rib area on the metal step bracket.
11/08/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost Employee was operating a D11 dozer. He backed over a rock and was jarred.
10/04/2007 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was dismounting his mechanics' truck when he struck his right upper arm on a vice mounted on the trucks' bumper. He suffered a laceration that required 5 sutures.
09/20/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A dog was struck by truck in front of guard shack so employee attempted to render aid for canine. It became aggressive and bit his left leg below the knee so he called the sheriff's dept. Dog was dest...
08/20/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost End loader lunged backwards, throwing employee forward against the seatbelt. Employee was diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle. NOTE: EMPLOYEE DID NOT BEGIN MISSING WORK UNTIL 8/21/07.
05/24/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Cleaning engine mounts, got debris in eye. Was using a die grinder with a Scotch Brite pad. Rotation threw debris under safety glasses.
05/07/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost Employee slipped and fell from drill deck, while attempting to adjust the pull down cables.
03/10/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Employee slipped and fell on drill catwalk.
01/17/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 81d lost Employee has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.
11/29/2006 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 96d lost Employee has been diagonsed with carpal tunnel syndrome.
11/12/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Metal entered employees' eye while grinding. However, employee did not go to the doctor until 12/04/2006 then reported injury to employer 12/05/2006.
10/18/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was attempting to lift a 25 KV power cable into a junction box, he slipped and strained his groin.
10/05/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 93d lost Employee stated that he backed a D-11 dozer over some uneven ground; the rear of the dozer came down hard, jarrring him and straining his lower back.
09/27/2006 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 200d lost Employee called and reported he was under doctor's care for a lower back problem on 9-27-06. Medical records show no changes since previous exam in 2004.
08/22/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee cut a tree. As the tree fell a dead limb became dislodged and fell striking him in the left shoulder. Limb was not seen during preshift or puring observation of tree before cutting.
08/08/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 148d lost Employee lost his balance and fell approximately 15 feet from the shovel manlift.
07/28/2006 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 12d lost EE complained of back (lower) pain after boarding his haul truck. EE finished this shift and returned for his following shift on 7/29/06. He completed the 7/29/06 shift. He did not miss work until 7/3...
07/12/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost Employee slipped and fell while attempting to check the engine oil during his preshift inspection.