Bailey Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,512 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
07/09/2005 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee experienced an Asthma attack, physicians are diagnosing ""Occupational Asthma"", the employee has already been diagnosed with the breathing condition and maintains the condition with me ds. H...
07/01/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #1 ENTRY OF 4 SOUTH 2 1/2 XCUTS OUTBY 6I. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 16' W X 40' L X 10' - 12' H. NO INJURIES AND NO EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
06/30/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN A XCUT @ #11 WALL. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 16' W X 20' L X 8' TO 10' HIGH. NO INJURIES AND NO DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
06/30/2005 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 27d lost DUE TO REPETETIVE MOTION WHILE PERFORMING DUTIES OF A ROOF BOLTER, HE DEVELOPED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN BOTH WRISTS.
06/29/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED @ #35 XCUT ON ""H"" TRACK. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 18'L X 20'W X 10' TO 12' HIGH. NO INJURIES & NO DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. AREA WAS CABLE BOLTED.
06/24/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 162d lost 4I BELT OVERCAST, SHE WAS WALKING UP STEPS, COAL CAME OFF BELT, SHE TURNED TO GO BACK DOWN THE STEPS, SHE TRIPPED & FELL DOWN 3 STEPS, TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
06/23/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost Employee was moving a cable out of the tram road in 4 south right section when he felt pain in his back. Lost workdays began 6-28-05.
06/21/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost 4 I TRACK HAULAGE, PUTTING ROCK DUST TANK CAR ON TRACK. USING AIR BAGS TO RAISE CAR UP, THEY WERE PASSING A LIFTING JACK TO OTHER SIDE OF CAR. AIR BAG KICKED OUT, STRUCK JACK & JACK STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON...
06/15/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost Employee was helping install roof bolts along 7H belt for additional support. Co-worker pulled on slack hose causing the stoper drill to fall, injured tried to hold onto drill, but caught his left han...
05/23/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost While spotting super posts at 7H headgate- ee and the foreman leaned their post on the rib beside another - the other one fell and hit employee on the left side of the face - laceration on left eye, 3...
05/16/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 7H SECTION @ 45 WALL IN THE BELT ENTRY. THE FALL MEASURED 15'W X 20'L X 7'H. NO INJURIES
05/06/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost 7 H LONGWALL SET UP, UNLOADING SHIELD OFF DOLLY. AS EE WAS BACKING SCOOP UP, BACK WHEELS WERE OFF THE GROUND. AS HE TRAMMED SCOOP, WHEELS CAME TO GROUND AND SHIELD BOUNCED THE SCOOP. HE HIT HARD HA...
05/02/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost 3I belt transfer, while walking along 3I storage unit, he stepped on a piece of rock and fell onto his right knee. Lost days began 5-3-05.
05/02/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee was a passenger, riding out of the mine on a jeep. A low boy trip was parked on the main line (D.C. power had tripped). The jeep hit the parked trip, he put hands up to brace for impact but s...
04/25/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Injured pushed come-along up monorail and hooked it with a chain. Chain slipped off and come-along rolled back and caught his thumb causing a crushing type injury.
04/18/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost 7H BELT WINDER ROLLING UP BELT, THE ROLLER BROKE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HANGER. THE ROLLER FELL & STRUCK THE TOP OF RIGHT FOOT CAUSING A FRACTURE TO 2ND & 3RD METATARSUS.
04/04/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 82d lost Employee was using a come-along to pull a broken muck conveyor chain back together. He slipped and fell, reaching for a cable to catch himself and strained his left shoulder.
03/30/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost lowering a section of panning tin, tin caught on screw from section that was already hung, when the tin came loose, employee's finger was caught between scaffold and tin bar
03/28/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost 7H SECTION, EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A STOPPING, LIFTING CEMENT BLOCKS. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK, BUT CONTINUED TO WORK NORMAL DUTIES. EE DID NOT LET MANAGEMENT KNOW HIS REASON FOR BEING ABSENT FRO...
03/21/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost Injured was standing in loose material and lifting a concrete block overhead when he fell and block fell striking him on right shoulder causing a fracture.
03/15/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost He was working on top of scoop at the Bailey Shop. As he dismounted the scoop, he twisted his right knee when he landed. He continued to work normal work days duties until lost work days began 6/22/05...
03/13/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 6H section at #19 Wall, #3 entry, the fall measured approx 12'L x 12'W x 8'H. No injuries.
03/08/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 6H section at #5 wall #1 entry. The fall measured approx 16' w by 12' l by 8' h.
03/08/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Injured was unloading cans when a can rolled off scoop and onto his right foot.
02/28/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 6H section #3 entry at 20 wall. The fall measured approx 16' w by 15' l by 10-12' h. Box beams were set as additional support.
02/24/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 108d lost 5I section, carrying track tie, as he was walking he tripped over a tie that was installed and twisted his right knee.
02/22/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 3I belt storage unit, she noticed a guard was bowed as if something caught it. As she looked for the causes, the guard sprung out and struck her safety glasses. Glasses broke and cut her left eyebrow...
02/20/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was ripping a piece of tin. Hand slipped and cut right pointer finger.
02/17/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost He was walking #5 mother belt when he slipped on wet rock dust and fell and felt pain in right groin area. Hernia lost work day 2-18-05.
02/14/2005 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost Walking out of the mine during an evacuation, his right leg became tired and his hamstring muscle tightened. He continued to walk out of the mine. He did not slip, trip or fall. The repeated trauma of...
02/09/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Injured was carrying a bundle of wedges when he stepped into a hole twisting his ankle causing a sprain.
02/07/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost Injured was walking in front of scoop when scoop hit section of track; rail slewed and knocked him off his feet. He fell on his right arm causing a fracture of lower arm.
02/05/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Coming down ladder, missd last step causing her to slip and her knee popped.
02/03/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 6H SECTION AT APPROX. 58+60. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 16'W X 25'L X 10-12'HIGH & SAGGED DOWN ON THE STAGE LOADER CRUSHER HOUSING.
02/02/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was walking in mud, slipped/tripped when he fell he caught himself, but something in the mud punctured his LEFT hand - requiring 5 sutures.
01/08/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost Employee was lifting switch throw to throw for the curve as he was lifting the handle with force he strained right shoulder.
01/08/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost During a 7H belt move, employee went to toss belt roller across belt when his foot slipped twisting his left knee. Lost work days began 3/31/05.
12/21/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost Employee was laying on his side, pulling on a 36"" pipe wrench to remove a pipe nipple & he strained his rt. shoulder & upper arm.
12/13/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was re-entering #9 pan and struck top of his head on top door hinge spring causing a small cut
12/08/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 19d restricted PULLING ON STRUCTURE HE FELL, HITTING HIS SIDE ON ANOTHER PIECE OF STRUCTURE.
11/30/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 23d lost Employee has been a roof bolter & was diagnosed with carpal tunnel in both wrists, needing surgery to repair. Carpal Tunnel due to repetitive motion. Lost work days began 12/20/04.
11/30/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 105d lost WHILE KNOCKING OUT A STOPPING WALL, A CONCRETE BLOCK FELL & SMASHED HIS FINGER. 2ND FINGER RT. HAND.
11/26/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EE WAS WELDING, WEARING A HELMET. RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES
11/23/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 139d lost EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE CHARGE ON A SET OF BATTERIES IN 3I. HE RAISED THE LID ON THE SCOOP BATTERIES & WHILE HE WAS CHECKING THE CHARGE THE LID FELL ON HIS RT. HAND.
11/14/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost 6H SECTION, SHIELDMAN STANDING ON #2 SHIELD, AS HE STEPPED OFF THE SHIELD HE TWISTED HIS RT. ANKLE.
11/07/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 149d lost Employee was lifting a heavy object in the normal course of performing duties.
11/06/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 5H SECTION @ 7 WALL IN THE #1 ENTRY (BELT). THE FALL MEASURED 12' HIGH, 16' WIDE, 20' LONG.
11/04/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE WAS TAKING DOWN BELT STRUCTURE. EE LIFTED A CRADLE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND GROIN, CAUSING A SPASM
10/28/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 157d lost Employee was operating loead motor, pulling a supply trip. As he approached #4 crossover he saw the track switch was for the curve, his motor struck air lock doors and an omega block fell out and stru...
10/28/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost EE WAS OPERATING PAN AT THE REFUSE AREA. A DRAG WAS BEING PULLED TO LEVEL ROADWAY. THE DRAG CABLE CAME OFF & HE HAD TO PULL IT OUT OF THE MUD. AFTER REATTACHING ROPE TO PAN, HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOU...