Seneca — Accidents

Total: 48 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
10/03/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 1d restricted Employee stated as he was dismounting the #472 scraper, as he stepped to the ground he heard something pop. He began to feel pain in his right hip and right leg.
08/07/2006 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 40d lost Employee experienced pain in groin while at home, and was diagnosed as having a small inguinal hernia and muscle strain, possibly caused from years of climbing on and off heavy equipment.
07/28/2006 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 13d lost Carpal tunnel developed in left wrist from many years of operating heavy equipment. Reported on 7/28, but no time off work until 10/25.
06/19/2006 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 92d lost Fluid build-up in knee from many years of operating heavy equipment. Reported on 6/19, but no time off work until 10/18.
03/30/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost As a mechanic was lowering a D8 dozer to the floor, he caught his hand in a pinch point between the boggie roller and the track frame as he attempted to guide the load. He sustained multiple lacerati...
01/10/2006 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 96d lost Diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists, as the result of 27 years of operating heavy equipment.
10/21/2005 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 36d lost MRI RECEIVED ON 11/15/05, showing degenerative disc disease at C4-5. C5-6, & C6-7, and posterior elements partially fused, suggesting congenital disease. Thirty year employee has operated heavy equipm...
09/25/2005 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee reported neck pain to foreman on 9/25 @ 4:20 p.m. MRI results show ""mild disc degeration"" and ""moderate spinal stenosis at the C5 & C6 levels"". Medical treatment includes injections for...
03/23/2005 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 53d lost Lost-time ILLNESS...Employee had carpal tunnel surgery on both wrists, due to wear & tear over a period of 20+ years. DID NOT RECEIVE INITIAL MEDICAL REPORTS UNTIL 4/11/05.
11/13/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 26d lost, 6d restricted Employee twisted right knee on 11/13/04, but didn't seek medical treatment and didn't miss any work at that time. On 4/4/05, employee had knee surgery, but we didn't receive medical records until 5/5...
09/24/2004 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 151d lost, 28d restricted Employee has a degenerative disc disease that caused him neck and back pain. MRI RESULTS NOT RECEIVED UNTIL 10/25/04, which caused a reporting delay.
08/19/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost Employee aggravated previous back strain when he attempted to lift a pump by himself. Didn't receive MRI results until 8/30.
08/18/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 135d lost EMPLOYEE HAS LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS OF LEFT ELBOW. MRI INFORMATION NOT RECEIVED UNTIL 8/25. ** MEDICAL ATTACHED. EE ADVISED CONDITION WILL BE HARD TO MANAGE IF HE CONTINUES THE REPETITIVE GRASPING HIS...
08/12/2004 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 365d lost EMPLOYEE'S KNEE LOCKED UP WHEN HE ATTAMPTED TO EXIT VEHICLE, AGGRAVATING PRE-EXISTING ARTHRITIC CONDITION. EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION, NOR DID HE MISS WORK UNTIL 8/25 AT WHICH TIME HE WAS TOLD...
08/07/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost Hit left index finger with hammer.
07/23/2004 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 111d lost PAIN STARTEDIN NECK AND RADIATED DOWN BACK AND RIGHT ARM.** PER ATTACHED MEDICAL, CERVICAL DISC DISEASE WITH NO DISC HERNIATION FOUND**
06/12/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 60d restricted Employee strained his shoulder on 6/12/04, but didn't seek medical treatment or miss any work at that time. On 3/22/05, employee reported that his shoulder was still hurting, so he saw a doct or on 3/...
06/12/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 94d lost Employee strained his shoulder on 6/12/04, but didn't seek medical treatment or miss any work at that time. On 3/22/05, employee reported that his shoulder was still hurting, so he saw a doctor on 3/...
05/14/2004 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 35d lost Spinal stenosis developed over time. Stenosis is defined as the gradual result of aging and wear and tear on the spine during everyday activities. reporting delayed because ee was awaiting medical rep...
04/06/2004 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 144d lost EE WAS MOVING 3"" PUMP AT THE HIGHWALL MINER/YOAST PIT, WHEN A LOOSE PIECE OF COAL SLID FROM UNDERFOOT, CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO TWIST HIS RIGHT KNEE. A REPORT WAS MADE, BUT MEDICAL ATTENTION WASN'T NEEDED...
03/26/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost EE WAS KNEELING ON LADDER, WELDING, WHEN HE STEPPED SIDEWAYS AND FELL APPROX. 2' ONTO A WIRE-FEED WELDER THAT WAS MOUNTED ON A CART, STRIKING HIS RIGHT SIDE AND LOWER BACK. DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE...
02/25/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 99d lost Employee advised management that he has carpal tunnel in both wrists, but will not be operated on until fall. Didn't become reportable until 10/04/04, when employee had surgery.
02/20/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 256d lost EE WAS DIGGING OVERBURDEN AT LOWER SCRAPER PIT WHEN HE CAUGHT A ROCK AND BOUNCED THE SCRAPER, JARRING HIS BAKC AND RIBS, AND STRIKING HIS ELBOW ON STEERING WHEEL.
01/13/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost EMPLOYEE RAN OVER A LARGE ROCK WITH THE SCRAPER. THE JAMMING ACTION CAUSED HIM TO PULL THE MUSCLES IN HIS BACK. DIDN'T BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 1/19/04. FIRST DAY AFTER EMPLOYEE COULD SEE A DOC TOR.
12/30/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING AUGERS ON THE COAL DRILL. WHEN THE AUGER (APPROX. 150#) WAS UNSCREWED, IT SLID OUT THE RAIL AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE CHEST.
12/19/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF COAL LOADER ONTO LOOSE COAL TWISTING HIS ANKLE.
12/09/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 143d lost DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 11/03/04 - EMPLOYEE'S FIRST DAY OFF WORK. Employee was pushing mud out of shop with forklift scraper when scraper hit floor rails and stopped suddenly, causing employ...
11/13/2003 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 93d lost EE STATED HE WAS MOUNTING DOZER TO DOZE MINING SPOILS. HIS FOOT SLIPPED WHILE MOUNTING DOZER, TWISTING HIS LOWER BACK.
10/29/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE WAS CHECKING THE RADIATOR ON THE COMPACTOR WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE REAR BUMPER. HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BUMPER & HIS RIGHT FOOT REMAINED IN PLACE, CAUSING HIM TO PULL HIS HAMSTRING MUS CLE.
09/08/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 180d lost EE COMPLETED WASHING OVERBURDEN DRILL AND CLIMBED DOWN LADDER TO LEAVE AREA. WHEN HE TURNED TO WALK AWAY, HIS FOOT WAS MIRED IN MUD AND DIDN'T TURN WITH HIM, CAUSING HIS LEFT KNEE TO POP.
08/20/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 128d lost EE WAS LOADING 55 GALLON DRUMS OF OIL ONTO TRUCK WHEN ONE BARREL SLIPPED. WHEN EE GRABBED BARREL, HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN 2 BARRELS, CAUSING THE MIDDLE FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND TO POP OUT OF JOIN...
08/04/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE WAS DRIVING TEETH OUT WITH HAMMER ON 2W DRAGLINE WHEN A PIECE OF METAL BROKE LOOSE FROM ONE OF THE TEETH AND BECAME EMBEDDED IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.
05/28/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF DRAG DRUM IN MAY OF 2003. INCIDENT DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 2/4/04.
04/22/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost EMPLOYEE WAS REELING IN FUEL HOSE ON #65 FUEL TRUCK AT THE HOPPER WHEN THE BUTTON ON FUEL REEL STUCK AND JERKED EMPLOYEE'S LEFT ARM UP OVER REEL, INJURING TENDON ON ROTATOR CUFF OF LEFT SHOULD ER. NOT...
02/25/2003 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EMPLOYEE HAS CARPAL TUNNEL IN BOTH WRISTS FROM MANY YEARS WORKING AS A MECHANIC. RIGHT WRIST OPERATED ON ON 3/8/04. DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL THEN - FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK.
02/18/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO A SCRAPER WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF THE STEP AND HIT HIS ELBOW.
01/23/2003 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 100d lost EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING OVERHEAD WHIEL BRACING HIMSELF WITH LEFT KNEE. LEFT KNEE WAS HURT OFF THE KOB APPROX 2 YRS AGO. EE WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO EMERGENCY ROOM, AND SUBSEQUENTLY HAD MENISCUS REMOVED...
12/18/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None FALL ON ICE RESULTING IN BROKEN WRIST.
10/30/2002 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 69d lost DOCTOR REPORT STATES ""RECURRENCE OF LOW BACK PAIN WITH RADIATING SYMPTOMS DOWN LEFT LEG.
10/12/2002 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 176d lost EMPLOYEE RECEIVED COMPRESSION INJURY TO NECK AREA WHEN DOZER HE WAS OPERATING SLIPPED OFF ROCK AND STRUCK THE GROUND. SEE ATTACHED LETTER.
08/01/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE HAS A BULGING DISK IN BACK BETWEEN S1 & L5 DUE TO THE REPETITIVE MOTION OF BACKPACK FULL OF SURVEYING EQUIPMENT BOUNCING ON HIS BACK WHILE HE WAS RIDING A FOUR-WHEELER WHILE ON DUTY.
01/31/2002 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 64d lost EE IS A WELDER WHO HAS DEVELOPED CARPAL TUNNEL IN BOTH WRISTS. INITIAL REPORT SENT TO MSHA AT THAT TIME. WORKERS COMP. DENIED CLAIN PENDING INVESTIGATION. CLAIM APPROVED AT END OF JUNE AND SURGERY ON...
01/17/2002 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 65d lost BI-LATERAL KNEE PROBLEMS
07/24/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE'S LEFT SHOULDER HAS BEEN HURTING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. TODAY HE WENT TO DR SISK WHO GAVE HIM AN INJECTION OF CORTIZONE AND REQUESTED THAT EE BE ASSIGNED TO LIGHT DUTY FOR TEN DAYS.
02/14/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost NECK STRAIN MUSCLE SPASM FROM REPETITIVE BOUNCING IN A DOZER.
09/18/2000 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE SPLICING CABLE EE CUT HIS RIGHT HAND WITH A RAZOR KNIFE. REQUIRED 3 STITCHES AT EMERGENCY ROOM.
08/03/2000 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost BACK STRAIN FROM DRIVING OVER A ROCK WITH A DOZER.
04/10/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE CLIMBING ONTO #80 HITACH, LOADER EE GRABBED THE HANDRAIL TO PULL HIMSELF UP AND DISLOCATED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.