Alden Resources Harps Creek — Accidents

Total: 25 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
07/21/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost The employee had just put a mantrip (buggy) on charge and had taken the cushion into the building for storage and when the EE exited the building EE stated that EE tripped over some cable and fell on...
03/09/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A miner was bolting when a piece of draw rock fell between the bolts and the rib hitting EE in the back and knocking EE into the controls. EE was taken to the ER where EE was x-rayed. No broken bones...
09/20/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 100d restricted Employee was assisting in aligning the section belt when the tailpiece broke loose from it's anchor and struck them on the left thigh. EE worked the remainder of the shift and worked the next day. EE...
02/25/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 125d restricted Employee was helping to set the tailpiece and was lifting a stiff jack against the mine roof when EE felt the right bicep tear. EE tried to continue working but was in too much pain and had to come ou...
09/21/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 16d lost, 35d restricted Employee's arm was mashed between scoop bucket and bridge. No broken bones or open wounds. Employee is taking physical therapy to the hand and arm to remove stiffness and regain movement.
02/16/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was putting belt clamps on and driving veggie in clamp and hit thumb with hammer.
12/19/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was pulling scoop outside when a chain came loose and struck him in mouth. Employee had to have stitches in his lip.
04/27/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost A kill a bob about 12"" round 3"" thick fell from roof and hit employee on shoulder bruising shoulder.
03/14/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The fall looked like a hores back. Was 20' wide, 30' long, 12' high. It was 3000 ft from outside in right return.
07/16/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Employee was pulling remote for miner and strained his back.
05/28/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Was loading seal pumper and door came open. Hit employees finger against scoop bucket.
12/23/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost Employee was roof bolting when a piece of rock struck him on the shoulder. The rock was 12"" wide 36"" long and 2"" thick
09/24/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EE was lifting belt while making a belt move. He lifted the belt and turned and pulled a muscle in his back.
06/23/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Foreman was doing his weekly return exam and found a roof fall. 160 X 20 X 5 in the 4th panel of 001 section. This panel was stopped 3/10/08. This is about 3200 #7 from 001 section. The fall was cribb...
06/16/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Foreman was doing his weekly exam out by returns and found a roof fall 150' X 20' X5' long. He dangered off the area and timbered it off. This area is an old panel, 2800' from the working section.
05/18/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 17d lost, 25d restricted A piece of rock 12"" X 12"" fell and hit EE's arm on buggy.
08/11/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Installing belt hangers and his glove got caught in the bit wrench and twisted his left hand. Broke his little finger on left hand.
10/08/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 35d lost, 18d restricted Employee was caught between crawler and tailpiece. Mashed hip.
11/12/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Foreman found a fall 2000' outby section, it was a intersection on the intake. was cribbed up and danger off. We can go around this. Its about 2' x 25'.
11/10/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Foreman doing his preshift found a roof fall in last intersection in belt line fall was about 30x30 intersections was cribs up and danger off.
04/06/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost EE was leaving job site after finishing shift at 5:15pm in his car. He looked away and struck a parked piece of mine equipment with his car. EE broke his nose and 2 stitches on nose.
08/19/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The #1 entry, last open break intersection. Roof fall approximately 20' wide, 25' long. Was cribbed up and dangered off and called MSHA.
01/03/2006 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee moving scoop had his arm hanging outside operator's deck and caught it between two scoops. He cut his forearm and had stitches. He has not missed any work.
08/01/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None THE ROOF FALL WAS FOUND WHEN FOREMAN WAS DOING HIS WEEKLY OUTBY CHECKS. THE FALL WAS AN INTERSECTION ABOUT 1000 FT UNDERGROUND. THEY CRIBBED, AND TIMBERED IT. WE CAN GO AROUND THIS.
08/19/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 82d lost EE KNOCKED PIECE OF METAL OFF ROOF BOLTER & CUT RIGHT LITTLE FINGER. WAS IN PROGRESS OF ANKORING HEADRIVE, SETTING TAILPIECE.