Black Castle Mining Company, LLC — Accidents

Total: 236 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/01/2006 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST FATALITY Fatal EE was cropping the clarion level when for unknown reasons he traveled to the top of the ridge and inadvertently contacted a low pressure high volume 16 inch gas line.
01/24/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 278d lost Employee was mounting rock truck when hand rail gave way. Employee fell approx. 3 ft and landed on his lower back. Employee did not begin to miss work until 2-15-06.
01/02/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO MAKE A SPLICE IN A RUBBER HOSE WHEN THE KNIFE HE WAS USING BROKE. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.
12/31/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost PULLING FUEL HOSE THROUGH MUD STRAINED GROIN AREA - APPROACHING DOZER. DELAYED TREATMENT UNTIL 1-2-06.
12/30/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Injured was tramming toward stacker when the loader he was operating hit a hole and jarred the operator.
09/27/2005 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Operating excavator, building temp. access road over to bench on refuse impoundment. Trammed onto rocks thought to be stable. When he picked up another bucket of material & started to swing around t...
09/27/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Unloading equipment and flag pole came out. Employee did not notice and jabbed flagpole in eye.
08/17/2005 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 105d lost INJ BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A CRESCENT WRENCH, AS HE STOOD BACK UP HE TURNED TO THE LEFT. THIS CAUSED A P0PPING NOISE IN HIS LEFT KNEE. CONT'D TO WORK UNTIL 8/22/05. TAKEN OFF WORK BY DR FOR TEAR OF MINI...
08/17/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None MEMBER WAS INSTALLING PIN TO COUPLE HWM CARS ON AN ADDINGTON HWM SYSTEM. AS HE INSTALLED THE PIN, HIF FINGER BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CAR FRAME THE LIP OF THE PIN. THIS RESULTED IN 2 SUTURES AND A FR...
07/27/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost Employee was leaving work in his personal vehicle. He was involved in a two vehicle incident involving a coal truck. Employee was diagnosed with whiplash.
07/16/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had come off of the loader he was operating to help remove rock from on top of the miner. He was pulling rock off of the side of the miner when his left hand was cut on a piece of slate rock....
07/07/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE INSTALLING BOLTS EMPLOYEE LOST BALANCE AND STRUCK HEAD ON PUSH ARM OF D9 DOZER.
06/21/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was helping to change the drive line in the Tandem truck he was operating. As he was pushing the drive line into the yoke he sprained his right thumb.
06/10/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BAGS WHILE LOADING A BLAST. HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST. HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK
05/19/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost STRAINED RIGHT SIDE OF BACK WHILE INSTALLING A FILTER BASE ON A D9R DIFFERENTIAL.
05/13/2005 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL IN BOTH WRISTS
05/08/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had finished hooking up cat and tossed cathead into tray of addcar. Cathead bounced and contacted his left index finger, partially tearing off fingernail.
04/25/2005 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 298d lost Due to occupational illness, as substantiated by medical records, employee became unable to work because of the ailments described in the medical records. This was not due to a single event at the min...
03/07/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE AND CO-WORKERS WERE INSTALLING A GATHERING HEAD IN THE HWM. AS THE POT DROPPED INTO POSITION, THE SLATE BAR USED TO GUIDE THE POT INTO PLACE BECAME CAUGHT. THE WEIGHT TRANSFER CAUSED THE BAR TO ""K...
02/08/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WELDING ON AXLE SEAT & WHILE CLEANING METAL PIECE OF RUST GOT INTO HIS EYE.
01/19/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was walking across pit and stepped in a snow-covered frozen rut, resulting in a sprained ankle.
01/15/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost Injured was traveling from the E2 to the E3 manbar, as he entered the E3 curve he took curve at too low of an angle, therefore trailer began to push the tractor across the curve. Thr driver tried to c...
12/13/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was in the back of mechanics truck referiving a cloth sling. as he exited the bed he was holding on to the hand rail with his right hand. his feet slipped out from under him due to spilled oil...
11/16/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS MOVING CABLE OFF OF PONTOON END OF STACKER BELT, FELT A ""POP"" IN LEFT ELBOW. EE CONTINUED TO WORK SHIFT AND WENT TO REALISH BOONE MEDICAL CENTER WHERE EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TENDONITIS AND A M...
11/03/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was removing axle from tandem truck using 16 lb hammer to loosen axle. While swinging hammer felt sharp pain in lower back.
10/07/2004 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE DUMPING A LOADED TRACTOR AND TRAILER, THE BED JACK BURST DUE TO THE PACKING GLAND BLOWING OUT. INJURED WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A SPRAIN.
09/28/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE TAILGATE OF THE TRUCK HE WAS TRAINING IN WHEN HE SLIPPED CAUSING HIS FINGER TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN TAILGATE AND FRAME OF BED.
09/26/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was connecting heads when he felt pull in left arm. Continued to work and reported accident on 9-28-04. He was seen at hospital and was released to come back to work for follow up on 10-6. He...
07/06/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost HOLDING ENGINE SIDE GUARD TO START BOLT, DROPPED PANEL AND CAUGHT IT PULLING MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK. *EMPLOYEE WAS OFF WORK 7/7 & 7/8 BUT DID NOT SEEK TREATMENT UNTIL 7/9 RETURNED ON 7/12.
07/01/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BALL STUD 8RCM #7 785 WHEN THE RACE BROKE AND A SLIVER OF METAL STUCK IN HIS LEFT ARM.
05/31/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 261d lost INJURED WAS MOVING WATER LINE & FELT PAIN IN SHOULDER. INJURED WENT TO DR ON JUNE 9TH & CONTACTED BLACK CASTLE SAFETY DEPT. INJURED'S FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK WILL BE JUNE 18TH. DR DID NOT TAKE INJURE...
05/12/2004 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Came off hill to leave property. Stopped at 39 marker on laxaire hill to let loaded truck pass. Proceeded down hill releasing clutch and turning jake brake on. Applied light brake pressure and didn't...
05/10/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 275d lost EE STATES THAT HE STEPPED ON A ROCK THAT GAVE WAY, CAUSING HIM TO FALL RESULTING IN BACK SPRAIN. EE CONTINUED TO WORK & DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT UNTIL NEXT MORNING.
04/13/2004 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL ACCIDENT ONLY None THIS IS A NON-INJURY WALL FAILURE. SECTION OF HIGHWALL MEASURING 120' LONG, 0' TO 12 FT THICK & APPROX 80' HIGH FELL AND INTERRUPTED THE MINING CYCLE.
04/12/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost TIGHTENING TANDEM ON PASSENGER SIDE. USING LUG WRENCH TO TIGHTEN LUGS, EMPLOYEE WAS PRESSING DOWN WITH FOOT. SAID THAT HIS FOOT WAS SLIPPING OFF SO HE SWITCHED TO THE OTHER SIDE AND BEGAN TO PULL ON L...
04/05/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost EE WAS SCALING A LOAD OF COAL AT BRANCH SCALES. HE WAS STANDING ON DRIVERS SIDE FUEL TANK STEP LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL FROM STEP INTO MUD & WATER BESIDE THE SCALE.
03/16/2004 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Equipment fire of D11R dozer. Operator parked equipment at 2:50 am. Mechanic and fueler then proceeded to fix handrail and fuel equipment. No welding or torch was used to fix handrail. Greaser then no...
01/29/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING WATER TUBE FROM TOP OF RADIATOR TO THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING. HE HAD LOOSENED THE CLAMPS AROUND THE RUBBER GASKETS. EMPLOYEE BEGAN TO PULL THE TUBE FROM THE TOP OF THE RADIA TOR. TH...
01/07/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None FINES BELT WAS FROZEN, WHILE TRYING TO FREE BELT EE GLOVE BECAME ENTANGLED IN BELT DRIVE PULLEY'S WHILE TRYINT TO JAGG THE BELT. THE RESULTED IN A LACERATION TO LEFT INDEX FINGER WITH 10 SUTUR ES.
08/18/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE TRYING TO LOAD OXYGEN BOTTLE, HIS ELBOW SPUN AROUNG HITTING THE DOOR.
07/19/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost EE WAS HELPING LOAD A TIRE INTO THE SERVICE TRUCK. LATER IN THE SHIFT EE STATED HIS BACK WAS HURTING HIM. EE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT AND TRANSPORTEDHIMSELF TO THE HOSPITAL. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PULLED MU...
07/09/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 246d lost EE WAS CHECKING THE OIL ON THE 992C LOADER. HE OPENED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND LOST HIS BALANCE & SLIPPED. AS HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF HE FELL TO THE GROUND. RESULTED IN STRAIN TO LEFT SHOU LDER.
07/08/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost EMPLOYEE STATED HE STOPPED AT TOP OF HILL, PUT TRUCK IN 2ND GEAR PRIOR TO STARTING DOWN. GOING DOWN THE HILL THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. AT THE #5 MARKER HE DROVE INTO THE STRADDLE BERM AND IN TO A SU...
06/11/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 265d lost EE WAS CLEANING MIRROR ON OFF SIDE OF RICK TRUCK. HE STATES THAT HE REMEMBERS CLEANING THE MIRROR AND THEN LYING ON THE GROUND. IT APPEARS THAT HE BECAME DIZZY AFTER RAISING UP FROM CLEANING M IRRORS.
06/11/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE STATES THAT AS HE EXITED THE TRUCK SCOLAR HE HIT A HOLE BLA THE SCALES AND THE ROAD. THIS CAUSED HIS ARM TO BE CAUGHT IN THE STEERING WHEEL INJURY HIS LEFT ELBOW.
06/05/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE WAS DRIVING EXPLOSIVES TRUCK ON MAIN HAUL ROAD. HE PULLED TO RIGHT SHOULDER TO ALLOW EMPTY COAL TRUCK TO PASS. SOFT SHOULDER GAVE WAY CAUSING TRUCK TO ROLL ONTO SIDE. EE WAS TREATED AT E.R. FOR CUT...
06/05/2003 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None EE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE EXPLOSIVES TRUCK. THE TRUCK WENT INTO THE DITCH AND TURNED ONTO ITS SIDE. EE RECEIVED A BRUISED SHOULDER (RT). HE WAS NOT WEARING HIS SEAT BELT.
04/27/2003 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None FOOT CAUGHT IN BETWEEN THE CONVEYOR CAR & GLIDES. *I RECEIVED THIS ACCIDENT REPORT FROM IND. 5/7/03. I DID INVESTIGATE & THEN REPORTED TO MSHA.
03/30/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost SLIPPED ON D10N AND HIT STEP ON PUSH ARM; CONTUSION AND KNOT TO RIGHT LOWER LEG.
03/24/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost SLIPPED ON STEPS GOING UP LOADER, FELL OFF. DIESEL FUEL SPILLED ON STEPS, SLIPPING.