Boone North No. 2 Surface Mine — Accidents

Total: 50 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/28/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking down a slight grade when EE slipped and fell, injuring EE's right shoulder. EE returned to work the next scheduled shift, under restrictions for 2 weeks. This is reportable due to...
10/25/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost While descending ladder on loader, employee misplaced their foot onto the outside bracket of a step; leading to rolling of the ankle and then falling to ground.
07/23/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mechanic was using an wobble socket to take a bolt out of a CAT 777D transmission when the socket broke apart causing a avulsion on the skin on the left ring finger.
02/14/2024 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None HWM forklift operator had the water tank on the forks. In the process of going to the water tree to fill it up, EE struck a rock in the road causing EE's seat to bottom out giving EE a sharp pain in t...
09/13/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted EE stepped out of the water truck EE was operating & foot slipped causing EE to fall forward. EE caught self on the ground with right hand and sprained right wrist.
06/06/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The tech and tech helper had removed a 650K Dozer roller frame from the machine and it on the ground. The roller frame had to be turned over to repair bottom rollers. The tech and helper used 2 slate/...
08/22/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 144d lost The employee was dismounting the fork lift which is used to move and position the highwall miner cars when EE's foot slipped and EE dropped to the ground. EE landed on EE's right foot and immediately...
05/14/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost The employee was attempting to pry an auger in the highwall miner car into alignment with the next beam (highwall miner car)that was being set for connecting. EE was using a slate bar and sustained a...
08/18/2017 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted The track slipped on excavator and operator tried to force it back on using the bucket. Victim was struck on the cheek by something. Initial thoughts were it was a rock but a follow-up exam showed 3 c...
02/06/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was using a utility knife to cut zip ties when the knife slipped and lacerated the left arm. Three (3) stitches were used to close the wound.
11/09/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None EE was conducting pre-shift exam on highwall miner when ee closed the operators compartment door and caught the tip of right index finger in the latch mechanism. The tip of finger was amputated but w...
03/28/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was utilizing a Cat 980-G loader to stockpile coal as it came from the highwall miner. EE backed off the stockpile too fast and when EE contacted the pit floor it caused EE's neck to be jerk...
01/28/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None We were notified on 1/28/2016 that EE had been ruled compensable for a black lung claim.
01/08/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 250d lost, 20d restricted Victim walked over a bank & picked up water hose. As EE was coming up the embankment another man opened the valve. The pressure caused the hose to jerk EE around and fell over the bank. Tore left bice...
09/15/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Victim was making repairs on a 992-G loader. As he was dismounting a tool caught on the rail and made contact with his hand. Resulted in a laceration that required 10 stitches in his right index fin...
03/23/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 322d lost Victim states he was loading shot rock into truck when a rock slipped and rolled back onto the loader bucket causing his back to be injured.
01/12/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost Victim was loading shot spoil into trucks when he struck a large rock in the spoil. The sudden stop jerked him forward into the seatbelt causing back pain and also jammed his right knee into the cont...
08/16/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was attempting to dislodge a stuck conveyor on the highwall miner with a 5 foot pry bar when the bar slipped and struck him in the left jaw, leaving two lacerations. Employee chose not to re...
06/23/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 6d restricted Employee was stepping up on the 777 truck #4012 when he slipped on step. Employee claims to have strained lower back and right leg. He reported both are sore.
05/18/2014 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None 5:50 pm security Officer noticed black smoke coming down valley, went to check it out. Found 992G Loader on fire. 6:06 pm called person from Raven Crest. 6:08 pm called 911 at time of arrival on scene...
06/27/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost When descending ladder from loader employee sprained his right ankle when shifting weight to right foot as left foot left the last rung of the ladder.
01/12/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Location: office area. He slipped and fell due to the ice and snow in the office area going out to get in his truck.
04/12/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Operator was driving from the loading point to dump site when the front right wheel dropped into a low spot on the haul road causing operator to lunge forward and to the right. Seat belt stopped the...
10/28/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 171d lost Climbing down from hauler, made it down to 3rd step of ladder & then fell to ground.
03/31/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost While working as a Greaser, tossed brake drum and something flew into his right eye.
03/19/2008 FIRE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Jumped from dozer when hydraulic hose burst spraying oil on engine compartment causing a fire.
02/05/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE had just completed setting up water pump. After it began running, rock fell from wall and landed on 30' bench spraying out to level EE was on, striking him and the pump.
08/27/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee stated he was cleaning windows on equipment and stepped back too far, fell to ground.
08/03/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Rock fell in hitting back of cab, injuring driver.
07/18/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was driving a 777 CAT rock truck, while a loader operator in a 992G was was loading him. A rock came out of the loader bucket and hit the off side of the rock truck bed, jarring him and causing hi...
04/24/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 24d restricted Sitting on ground, reached up with left arm to pull self up, lost balance fell with full weight on left shoulder. Completely dislocated left shoulder.
02/28/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Backed over a big rock, hit hard and jarred lower back - did not seek medical treatment until 3/2/07.
12/27/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Moving large rocks with dozer strained lower back - did not seek medical treatment until 1/3/07.
10/13/2006 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Rock fell off highwall striking front & side of Loader jarring operator causing him to strain elbow and torso.
08/24/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None ON 8/24/06, WHILE OPERATING AN EXCAVATOR AND PRYING ROCK OFF WALL, EQUIPMENT TRACK LIFTED FROM GROUND. WHEN ROCK FELL, TRACK RETURNED TO GROUND JARRING THE OPERATOR. Employee DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TR...
08/15/2006 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Struck elbow on equipment while exiting. Did not receive treatment until 8/17/06
07/19/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost EE was loading a big rock into a 777 hauler when the rock came out of his bucket, jarring him. EE complained of back pain and left early, but returned the following shift and worked out the week. Ov...
07/18/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was climbing up the ladder of a 785 Hauler when the weld on the bottom three steps broke, causing him to lose his grip and fall to the ground. employee landed on his lower back.
05/01/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 200d lost Truck wreck.
02/17/2006 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE standing on the bus, which transports them to their equipment, when the driver went to slow down and hit the brakes injured was thrown into the windshield.
01/03/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was fueling a 777D, when he went to remove the nozzle the hose stuck open letting fuel out, which hit him in the face. Fuel went in his eyes, mouth and nose.
12/28/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was filling the antifreeze tank, when he pulled the hose from the tank he got antifreeze in his eyes.
12/12/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 71d lost Employee was starting a 992D loader. When he went to dismount the loader, he slipped down the steps. It was snowing and the step were slick.
11/14/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee was operating a 777D rock truck when a loader put a large rock in the bed of his truck. The rock was off center, which caused the hauler to rock sideways. EE hit his left shoulder on the door...
11/02/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost Employee was mounting a 988G Coal Loader when his hands slipped off the hand rails causing him to fall off the loader. He did not receive medical care or miss any time until November 6, 2005.
10/20/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 122d lost Employee was dismounting a 777D when his foot slipped off the step. Employee caught himself, hurting his back and stomach.
10/10/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was changing a tire on a truck. He lifted the flat, muddy tire to place it in the back of the truck, when he felt strained in the back and groin area. The condition worsened as the day when...
09/22/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was leaving the filter trailer. When she stepped onto the deck, a board broke causing her right leg to go through the deck.
07/15/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was operating a 785 when the loader loading his truck hit his hauler with its bucket, jarring him.
04/16/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 130d lost, 17d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING A LOADER. AS HE STEPPED TO THE GROUND HE TWISTED OR PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.