Buchanan Mine #1 — Accidents

Total: 688 accidents | Fatalities: 8

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/07/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Employee was stepping through an air lock door when the outby airlock wall partially collapsed causing a pressure increase that caught the ee left leg between the man door and the man door frame resul...
11/06/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The miner was employed at this mine at the time the occupational illness claim was filed/reported. The claim was reported on 11/6/2010 for hearing loss. 7000-1 filled out to abate citation issued on 8...
10/27/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 48d lost, 19d restricted The EE was helping put a tram motor that had de-railed back onto the track. They were using a lever hoist, air bags, and a lifting jack to hoist the motor back onto rails. The EE was assisting with th...
09/23/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 74d lost, 31d restricted The ee was adjusting a chain holding an electric motor for a belt drive, the scoop was elevated 10 to 12 inches off the bottom and when the ram was pushed out the scoop hydraulic ram tube came down ca...
08/15/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost The injured was helping move a roofbolter tire in the supply hole on 14 Right section. They were trying to lift the tire to get some strips of belt form underneath, when he felt pain in his lower back...
08/13/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 3 East Mains in the No.6 heading at corsscut No.49 Spad No. 20747. The fall measured 30' long X 25' wide X 15' high. There were no injuries, no equipment was...
08/09/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 2x4 slid down a conveyor belt and struck employee on forehead
07/15/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 240d lost The injured was on the longwall and was on shield no. 65, which was spotted about half the way in and when he pulled shield no. 66 in the panline pulled back pinning him against the fire hose box moun...
06/22/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 10 right section at break 86 between No 1 and 2 heading. The fall measured 10 feet high by 20 feet long and 18 feet wide. There were no injuries, no equipmen...
03/26/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted The injured was roofbolting on 14 right section and was installing his last roofbolt when a piece of rock fell from the top and hit him on the left side of the face and neck, causing an abrasion and l...
03/12/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost EE's had the power center in a scoop bucket and were repostioning the power center.The ram of the scoop got caught on the bumper of the power center. The injured EE held a crib block between the ram a...
03/08/2010 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE got off the mantrip and started walking,his back started hurting.
03/04/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered at the Page Service Shaft bottom in the No 6 entry in the intersection at survey No. 100. The fall measured 40 ft long x 20 ft wide x 7 ft high. No one was in...
02/19/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 343d lost The ee was changing 6' water valve, stepped over the eater line and struck his knee on bottom. This 7000-1 is submitted to abate citation #8182156 and as a result of a Conference-Litigation decision....
12/02/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The miner was employed at this mine at the time the occupational illness claim was filed/reported. The claim was reported on 12/2/2009 for hearing loss. 7000-1 filled out to abate citation issued on 8...
11/24/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The ee was roof bolting. He was installing bolts in 5th row of a 23'cut. While drilling hole for a bolt, drill steel became stopped up with dust, depth of 8 to 10"". When the pressure was released roc...
11/07/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The miner was employed at this mine at the time the occupational illness claim was filed/reported. The claim was reported on 11/7/2009 for hearing loss. 7000-1 filled out to abate citation issued on 8...
10/18/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured was roof bolting on the 13 right longwall developement section. He was bolting in the 2nd cut out of the left crosscut. As he let the drill head down he grasped the wrench with his right h...
10/14/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost The injured was operating the offside of the roof bolter on 15rt. when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck him above the ankle of his right foot. Causing a contusion and puncture.
10/08/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost The injured was riding in a man bus that was being used to pull a 400 ft. long steel cable at the mouth of 9 right. the cable got caught on the guide rail of the switch, and the jerking of the man bus...
09/25/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost EE was working on 12 right longwall. EE was setting shield #116 half the way in and was walking by it when a rock fell in front of shield #117. The EE had his hand upon the hand rail when the rock str...
09/15/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost EE was operating a petitto mule and was pulling shield for removal from the face line on 11 right. The chain used to pull the shield broke and a piece of the chain flew back and hit the EE on the rig...
09/04/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 208d lost The injured was carrying a can of fuel with his left hand when he felt pain in his lower back and left leg. He had carried the fuel can approx. 30 feet.
08/18/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EE was walking to underground work area a rock 56"" long, 9"" wide 2"" thick fell from mine roof striking him on the left elbow.
08/10/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 3 East Mains in the No. 4 heading at corsscut No. 37. The fall measured 20' long X 20' wide X 8' high. There were no injuries, no equipment was caught and t...
07/22/2009 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 197d lost #3 E. #4 belt had just been completed & power was being restored at the belt power ctr when incident occurred. 1 ee was pushing the reset button, & injured attempted to set/latch the breaker. Breaker...
07/22/2009 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 197d lost #3 E. #4 belt had just been completed & power was being restored at the belt power ctr when incident occurred. 1 ee was pushing the reset button, & injured attempted to set/latch the breaker. Breaker...
07/11/2009 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None The EE's were removing a joint of pipe from a dewatering hole and they were using torches to cut the pipe in two. While cutting the pipe, there were several small pops heard. The EE's did not see any...
05/14/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was on his hands and knees on mine floor, rock fell from top striking him on right hand 5 stitches required.
04/01/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was pushing a small portable generator out of the back of a trailer onto a wooden deck. There was a 2 inch drop from trailer floor to the deck. One wheel went off before the other causing t...
03/25/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was drilling a piece of angle iron that was not clamped down. The angle twisted and cut his left index finger.
03/14/2009 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was exposed to coal dust in his eyes. The employee had a cold in his eyes prior to working.
02/25/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered on 4 North Mains in the #3 Entry at crosscut # 86, survey station # 18231. The fall measured 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 10 ft high. No one was injured, ventila...
02/12/2009 OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE was exposed to coal dust in his eyes.
02/10/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall discovered on 12-Rt. section #1 entry spad #25230, approximately 20 feet wide by 30 feet long by 10 feet high. Found by MSHA inspector on a regular inspection and a company person.
02/06/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost I was tamping rocks into a hole. I slipped on ice and fell causing rock to fall on his lt 3rd finger resulting in fracture
01/15/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured was in 7 East side track when he raised the tool box lid with his left hand and as he reached in the tool box with his right hand, the tool box lid fell, striking the injured on the right...
01/12/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured was walking up the trackway on 13 right section when he slipped in the mud and fell injuring his right wrist and right shoulder. 7000-1 filled out to abate citation issued on 8/28/2014.
11/21/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was throwing crib block thru mandoor and caught right index finger between door and crib block.
11/20/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was getting out of manbus. He got caught up as he stepped out of manbus and twisted his right ankle. Ground was level no tripping hazard.
10/17/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Loading 4"" x 20' metal water line onto rail car, another piece of pipe already on the car rolled catching the middle finger on his right hand.
09/12/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost EE was raising up a coal hauler too put the third crib block under the frams of it, when it slipped and fell on the crib, caused it to flip up and strike him in the lower jaw.
09/10/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was dicovered on Grassy Creek Mains at crosscut #18 in the #8 entry. Survey station #10354. The fall measured approx 20' X 20' X 8' high. The fall has been dangered off and...
08/20/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost The employee was in the process of removing a manifold off of a 1-1/2 inch fire valve, which was attached to a 4 inch water line at Break 17 on 4 North Mains. The manifold flew off striking the employ...
08/18/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall measuring approximately 60 ft. long x 18 ft. wide x 6 ft. height was discovered in the intersection of the #4 entry of 3 East Mains Bk. 4 at survey station # 18496.
08/08/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered on the Grassy Creek Mains in the #3 entry 20' inby s.s.#22650. The fall measured approximately 22' wide x 87' long x 10' high. No one was injured, no equipment was caught an...
07/25/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK FATALITY Fatal Employee was marking locations to install roof bolts, a piece of slickensided rock fell striking the employee's head and crushed his head against the drill station canopy.
07/22/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 235d lost The injured employee and a Motorman put an empty supply car on the Contrary Service Cage in order to send to the surface. When the injured uncoupled the car and flagged the Motorman to pull away, one...
07/21/2008 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 236d lost EE was operating left side of the roof bolter on the 12 Right Section in the # 1 entry approx. 50 ft. inby survey station 25484 & as he walked towards the end of the roof bolter a rib measuring about...
07/18/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered on 4 north mains at crosscut # 93 in the #2 entry survey station # 8419. The fall measured approx 20' x 20' x 8' high. The fall has been dangered off and addi...