Black Castle Mining Company, LLC — Accidents

Total: 236 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/14/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a tree, as the tree was falling, it brushed against another tree causing a limb to fall back, striking the employee in the left shoulder.
09/01/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Member was fueling tandem coal truck, when he finished, he climbed up on top step to inform driver he was done. Member lost his balance and fell backward to the ground, striking head on ground, causin...
08/22/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee was stemming holes, pushing spoil in with his feet. Left knee ""popped"". Employee walked it off, but on the following Monday (8/24) while greasing truck, knee went out again, causing ""unbea...
08/11/2009 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was installing a fuel tank on a tractor inside the truck shop, when lightening struck a nearby transformer on a power pole. The electrical charge traveled down the power pole and disbursed out thro...
07/25/2009 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injury was changing a valve insert in Komatsu 930 E Rock Truck when a bolt of lightening struck the ground approximately 60 feet from him. The electricity traveled through the ground and entered his b...
07/06/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was holding a cylinder while co-worker was attempting to insert a retaining pin. Co-worker lost his grip on the pin and dropped it. The pin struck EE in the face causing a laceration to his upper l...
06/27/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None As driver exited cab of truck, foot slipped from step, struck lower back on step. Late report, unable to contact EE, injury may be contrived based upon the mechanism of injury. It appears that he exit...
03/31/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He had walked down three steps, upon reaching the ground level, he stepped on a rock and lost his balance and fell. He put out his left hand to break his fall and cut the palm of his hand on the rock....
01/27/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking towards truck garage and slipped. As he was falling, he grabbed a hold of an unfinished tin building and cut the palm of his right hand.
01/17/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Employee was trying to free a tire from a block of ice. The ice broke free and struck the employee's hand(R) and fractured his middle and ring fingers.
11/20/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Employee was walking back to his equipment and slipped on a patch of ice. He complained of pain in his Left Foot. He was transported to the hospital, by ambulance, where the x-rays showed a fractured...
08/17/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was grinding welds to reinstall blocks. He thought that he suffered from flashburn and later found that a piece of metal was in his right eye. The metal had to be surgically scraped to be rem...
08/07/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost Employee stated he was getting out of his truck and twisted his right ankle. He stated this has happened before.
08/07/2008 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Fleet mechanic working on roof top a/c unit checking for power to fan that would not run. Touching wire connector w/probe and fan started, striking finger.
07/08/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 155d lost Operator was mounting equipment when he heard and felt a pop in his left shoulder.
06/16/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost Employee fell from equipment during repair. Employee injured back.
06/05/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost EE was filling a hydraulic oil tank on a 992c loader. He climbed down the ladder far enought to see the sight glass, while on the ladder a step broke loose and caused him to fall to the ground.
06/02/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cleaning his windshield and lost traction on steering tire. His left leg hit something making a gash in his lower left leg.
03/26/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Two members were loading a tire in the back of a service truck when one of the member's lost his grip and let go of the tire. The other member maintained a hold on the tire and felt pain in his lower...
03/19/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee is a Long-Haul Driver making a delivery and was on top of tanker using a squeegee to push the remainder of product (emulsion) out of truck. After finishing the job he attempted to stand upri...
03/10/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost EE was mounting a doxer when his footing slipped and he fell, while holding onto the handrail. EE complained of lower back pain at the end of his shift, EE was diagnosed with a sprain to his lower ba...
03/01/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 178d lost EE was operating a Caol truck and exiting the pit, he came ti a stop with the truck off balance and leaning to the right, the bed turned over on the right side, raising the cab in the air. EE suffere...
02/27/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Member was attempting to adjust seat on 988F Loader when his fingers were cut on the adjuster lever. Member received laceration to the index, middle and ring fingers on the left hand.
02/10/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 349d lost Driver stated that unit jumped out of 2nd gear descending on haul road. Laden truck gathered speed as he attempted to re-engage. Jake brake was ineffective as were foot brakes because of frozen sand/d...
02/10/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 349d lost Driver stated that unit jumped out of 2nd gear descending on haul road. Laden truck gathered speed as he attempted to re-engage. Jake brake was ineffective as were foot brakes because of frozen sand/d...
01/18/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 68d lost Member was driving water truck down Laxare haulroad. Member said his brakes were not holding and he drove the truck into a sump. Member complained of pain in his right hip.
01/14/2008 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 368d lost Employee was kicking dirt over down lines when he felt a pain in his right knee. He reported the pain but did not seek medical attention until 1/18/08 as the pain increased.
01/02/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 162d lost Member was driving off property when another vehicle slid into his lane hitting his car. Member complained of pain in his right arm and neck
01/02/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Member was riding off property when another vehicle slid in a curve and struck his vehicle. Member complained of pain left arm and abdomen
08/27/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 149d lost Employee was walking across parking lot and tripped on a crib block. Employee fell to ground landing on his right shoulder. Employee continued to work until 11/6/2007 when his Dr. took him off work.
08/08/2007 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None At about 8:50 am a 930E rock truck caught on fire. MSHA was notified of the fire at 9:00am. Local fire departments responded to the fire. The fire was extingushed at 2:30pm. The 930E rock truck receiv...
08/08/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 161d lost Employee felt pain in elbow after day of stemming holes. Worked the next day, pain grew worse. Took 8/10/07 off. Initial Dr. visit was on 8/14/07. Diagnosed as ""tennis elbow"".
05/25/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost Driver braked on flat ground at #17 Marker. Started out in 1st gear, shift to 2nd, as he was breaking over crown to drop off never heard EE brake hit or engine rev up. Passenger asked if he was in gea...
03/09/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost Employee was checking engine oil on rock truck. He was stepping back, tripped and fell backwards into the trucks handrails striking his shoulder and neck. The employee was not taken off work until 3-1...
02/27/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Driver stated he got into berm and went into ditch while driving the coal truck.
02/07/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost Employee was walking down steps on an 785 rock truck. He slipped coming down the steps hurting his left shoulder. Employee continued to work until April 26th when he was taken off work.
02/02/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee was trying to raise hood on a portal bus. The hood latch broke and the hood fell sideways causing the employee to feel a sharp pain in his lower back. The accident was discovered in an intern...
12/28/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 116d lost Driver lost control of vehicle on steep grade and drove into sump, overturning vehicle to avoid other traffic. Investigation on-going as to reason for loss of vehicle control.
12/21/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee alleged while getting into coal truck he slipped and fell injuring his neck and back.
11/14/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 2d restricted Employee was driving the explosive truck. He was backing the unit into position to lead blast. Truck backed into soft shoulder and overturned.
11/14/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 2d restricted EE was a passenger in the explosive truck. Driver was backing unit into position to load blast. Truck backed onto soft shoulder and rolled over.
10/01/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 105d lost Driver alleges while closing tailgate, his hand slipped off tailgate and tailgate fell on middle finger of right hand.
09/22/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Employee was standing on the car loading side of the launch. The miner was starting into hole #738. Injured stated that he took a step backwards to regain his balance when he fell about five feet to t...
09/10/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing a jack stand from underneath a coal truck, when the pin on the jack stand worked out, allowing top of jack to slide down pinching the right ring finger.
08/27/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using the boom on his service truck to pull the Tram Motor Guards off of the 3500. The guard came forward and slid down the hoses. EE threw up his left hand to stop guard. The guard had a sharp...
06/27/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was ascending a 6' step ladder. While on the third step, the ladder shifted causing him to fall to the ground on his right side. The fall resulted in a strain/bruise to the upper right hip.
05/22/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost while removing a pin from an addcar with his right hand, he dropped the pin on his left thumb crushing his thumb.
05/21/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost Employee slipped and fell on the High Wall Miner Launch. The ring and middle fingers on his right hand were caught in the grating, resulting in the fingers being fractured.
05/20/2006 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was troubleshooting the contactors, when the miner was energized the contactors blew up, causing flash burns to ee's eyes.
05/08/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was attempting to remove the springs from the coal truck when fingers were caught between the axle and springs.