VFC-Washer — Accidents

Total: 18 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/19/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 62d restricted Employee was walking down a flight of steps, when he stated he slipped and fell, falling backwards, landing on his back and R elbow. Employee is working light duty since (11-28-2014) (Missed 5 days wo...
11/22/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 90d lost EE was helping carry a piece of medal when he said his left foot slid sideways causing him to twist his left foot. Dr. report said he had a broken bone going to his little toe.
02/08/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost The employee was using a crescent wrench to tighten some blots when the wrench slipped and his right hand came in contact with a piece of expanded metal. The sharp edge of the metal cut his right hand...
05/04/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Employee was using a wrench, the wrench slipped off the bolt, he cut his left hand when it struck a piece of metal.
03/08/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was assisting the core drill operator and as the drill started he was loosening a bolt up, it spun around and mashed the little finger of his left hand.
02/16/2010 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Due to inclement weather two trucks were parked behind Sigmon Coals Shop without Mgt. permission. This area was not intended nor designed for coal truck parking. During the night the trucks caught on...
09/24/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost EE had back pain while carrying a small log at the impoundment.
07/13/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost While dismounting the rock hauler, the employee slipped on the ladder and fell to the ground.
11/14/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Tripped on loose rock.
09/27/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 64d lost A metal box shute was being cut loose when the final cut was made the box moved forward catching Ee's two middle fingers ont he left hand at the nail mashing off the tips of the two middle fingers.
04/12/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was using a chain hoist, the chain broke striking ee in the chest causing a bruise to the chest area.
02/15/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE WAS REPLACING SPRINGS IN A COAL VEBRATOR. THE SPRINGS JUMPED OUT OF THE HOUSING, STRIKING EE ON THE THUMB OF THE RIGHT HAND, RESULTING IN A SIMPLE FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT THUMB.
06/04/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None EMPLOYEEM WAS CARRYING A BALE OF HAY, WHEN HE FLT PAIN IN HIS BACK, THE DR REPORT STATED STRAINED MUSCLE IN BACK.
10/04/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE FELL OFF OF THE COAL LOADER INJURING HIS BACK BETWEEN THE SHOULDERS.
07/16/2001 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE WAS WELDING ON VIBRATOR IN SIGMON WASHER. HE STRUCK AN ARK BEFORE PUTTING DOWN HIS EYE SHIELDRESULTING IN A FLASH BURN TO HIS LEFT EYE.
01/31/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING LADDER TO REPAIR HOLES IN PIPE OF PREPARATION PLANT. EMPLOYEE LOST HIS GRIP ON LADDER AND FELL APPROX. 8', FRACTURING RIGHT ANKLE AND HEEL.
09/23/2000 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS RETURNING TO THE WASHER FROM THE SLATE DUMP. THE SLATE TRUCK HE WAS DRIVING LEFT THE ROADWAY AND TRAVELED APPROX. 100' DOWN THE SLOPE. HE RECEIVED A SMALL CUT BEHIND HIS EAR AND BRUISES O...
02/25/2000 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AN END LOADER, FEEDING THE RAW COAL BIN. HE STATED HE EITHER DID NOT ENGAGE THE CLUTCH OR APPLIED THE WRONG PEDAL CAUSING THE ENDLOADER TO GO INTO THE BIN.