Choctaw Mine — Accidents

Total: 54 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
04/07/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was watching as another employee was unloading drill steel off of the truck and placing them in a storage area. As the load shifted, the EE on the ground moved causing EE to fall back and hit head...
09/02/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted The employee was descending the stairs to the ground floor of the washer. As EE stepped to the bottom main floor, EE's ankle turned over causing a sprain to the right ankle. Nothing was on the steps o...
01/15/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 362d lost Employee was walking down the ramp to a low boy trailer when EE's feet slipped causing EE to fall onto the ramp
01/13/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost The Employee was hooking up a fuel line to a bull dozer when EE twisted EE's body to turn around and felt pain in EE's lower back and leg.
10/15/2018 POWERED HAULAGE ACCIDENT ONLY None Employee was operating 988 loader, when one of the rock trucks was backing in to get loaded, got too close to the loader boom and caught it with the bed and turned the loader over. The loader operator...
09/29/2018 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Hitachi EX3600 excavator was loading trucks when the engine/hydraulic compartments on the rear of machine caught fire. Operator exited the machine safely and fire departments were called to help exti...
12/05/2017 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 124d lost Employee was operating front-end loader in coal pit area when a rock became dislodged from the high wall and fell. The rock came through the right-hand door glass and struck the employee on the right...
09/08/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was moving a caustic line when the line fell over and splashed the chemical in his eyes.
06/19/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost EE was walking on rocks and slipped falling down onto rocks breaking 5 ribs and his right elbow.
02/28/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost While operating a loader, loose material dislodged striking the loader and jarring the operator's back. First aid treatment was rendered and employee returned to normal duties. The employee asked to...
12/14/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON FATALITY Fatal Employee was climbing up ladder onto Rock Truck when his feet slipped out from under him causing him to fall to the ground.*** Note added Employee died 12/28/12 from complications related to this inju...
06/27/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BRUSH AND SLIPPED AND CUT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER.
02/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Rock fell from high-wall and busted into several pieces and one piece struck employee in back side of right arm just above the elbow resulting in laceration and subsequent stitches.
11/14/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee exiting skid steer & lost balance, falling into equipment, resulting in two broken bones in right ankle/leg. Per Mis Mail 12/2/11 #1, two EE's were horseplaying and they described it as throw...
06/17/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Using pry bar on walkway of track hoe, pry bar slipped and hit him in the ear.
07/03/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Employee was ascending ladder on bulk truck when a bird attacked and startled him causing him to slip on the ladder and strain his lower back.
06/08/2010 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST FATALITY Fatal The Service Truck Operator was refueling a drill rig when an ignition from an unknown source resulted in fatal burns.
12/16/2009 EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS ACCIDENT ONLY None After loading the holes to be blasted, the blaster went through the final check procedures when one of the loaded holes went off. There were no injuries to anyone and no equipment was damaged.
12/09/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 186d lost EE was checking oil in truck and slipped and fell backward caught right leg in bumper on the truck. EE fell backward had to have help on getting back upright.
05/11/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted Loading holes in water and stepped into a hole.
10/09/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Stemming holes with hand shovel, he strained low back.
06/19/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing the hyd. tank cover on the ex1800 Hitachi excavator. He dropped the cover on his left index finger. Fractured (small) to end of finger.
02/18/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Stepping out of truck and right foot slipped on wet ground causing sprain to right foot.
09/29/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was repairing the air conditioner on the PC1800 Komatsu excavator when his finger came in contact with the air conditioner fan blade.
07/05/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost EE stepped off a 6' stepladder onto a small mound of dirt.Lost his balance & sit (fall) down. Bruised his tail bone & lower back when he hit the ground. Ladder was level & placed properly.
07/02/2007 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE tripped on a rock while walking to his dozer. Fell & bruised his lower back. Walking to Dozer to start his shift.
03/06/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing a fuel pump on the service truck. The pump slipped and mashed/cut his thumb between tank and pump. (This was a Lincoln air pump located in one of the fuel tanks on the service tr...
01/24/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee slipped and fell on the rear grating (walk) of the Mack service truck. Fell to the ground and bruised his back and the back of his head. Was fueling dozer #222. *Did not go to the doctor unti...
09/28/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was repairing the transmission on the 992-C loader. The cover slid and cut the top of his left index finger. (Required stitches).
05/15/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was changing the dust filters on drill #514. He failed to move his arm and the filter dropped out and struck his arm.
02/19/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 332d lost EE stopped on south entrance ramp to fuel pump generator. He shifted gear to neutral. Brakes wouldn't hold & truck rolled approx 100-125' down ramp toward highwall. He was afraid truck would hit wall...
01/30/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost The 1300 BE Dragline had moved back six steps. The injured employee was moving the power cable back due to the move. He stepped in a hole and twisted his right knee.
12/12/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None THE 1300 BE DRAGLINE WAS DOWN FOR NORMAL MAINTENANCE, EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO GREASE THE DRAG CABLE DEFLECTOR SHEAVE. HE SLIPPED & STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE AGAINST THE SHEAVE PEDISTAL. THE SHEAVE IS LO...
11/30/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee were setting a new reel of drag cable dragline cable with a 992 c loader into the cable stand. As reel was lowered into stand employee got his left hand caught between the pipe holding the re...
11/29/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was moving the power cable feeding the 1300 BE dragline in order for the machine to walk back on the bench. He bent over to hook the cable to the machine & strained his lower back. *Did not g...
11/22/2005 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Security guard discovered fire. No employees were at the site. Fire of unknown origin destroyed the control room. Control room was constructed of wood and tin. Control room was the point of electrical...
11/04/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEES WERE REPLACING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR. INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS GUIDING THE MOTOR ONTO THE MOTOR STAND (FRAME) AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND STAND. LACERATION REQUIRED 2 STITCHES. (...
07/31/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost During dragline repair, employee was lifting a metal house roller pin, strained abdomen. Later determined to be abdominal hernia. Did not loose time until 8/29/05 for hernia repair.
07/18/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE WAS DISMOUNTING 777 ROCK TRUCK. SLIPPED AND FELL FROM FRONT STEP. MUD HAD ACCUMULATED ON STEP. BRUISE TO LEFT SIDE AND RIBS
05/25/2005 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost EMPLOYEE HAD SERVICED THE EX800 HITACHI BACKHOE. HE DISMOUNTED AND STEPPED ON A ROCK TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE
05/11/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was riding in the GI 6x6 truck when the driver ran over a rock causing him to bounce in the seat. He suffered a jar (strain) to his lower back.
12/08/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was conducting pre-shift exam on loader. he was on the ground and turned around striking his left elbow against the side of loader.
06/12/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None INJURED WAS HELPING SURVEY THE AMERICAN & NICKLE PLATE COAL SEAMS. HE WALKED UP THE RAMP TO THE NICKLE PLATE SEAM, TOOK ONE SPOT & MOVED UP THE PIT TO LOCATE THE NEXT SPOT. HE WAS HOLDING THE SURVEY R...
04/22/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was climbing off of a ladder and stepped off, straining his back.
03/13/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 130d lost Employee was pulling on a 15/16 combination wrench and strained his left shoulder.
01/10/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost EE WAS AT THE SOUTH END OF PIT TO HELP MOVE A WATER PUMP. HE WAS WALKING NEAR THE REAR OF PUMP WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON HIS RT. ARM, CONDITIONS WERE WET & MUDDY.
06/16/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 140d lost DISMOUNTING RR250, CAME DOWN LADDER AND RT KNEE STRUCK PLATFORM ON THE MACHINE.
02/17/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost ROCK FELL FROM WALL BROKE SIDE GLASS AND STRUCK OPERATOR ON LEFT ELBOW (LACERATION REQUIRED 6 SUTURES). LACERATION WAS APPROXIMATED 1 1/2"".
12/27/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost TRUCK DRIVER TO CLIMB OVER SIDE OF TRUCK BED TO SPRAY INSIDE OF BED TO KEEP FROM FREEZING TO BED. SLIPPED AND FELL TO GROUND. FRACTURED HIP AND RIBS.
07/10/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 222d lost STEPPED AWKWARDLY OFF LADDER- TWISTED. REPORTED TO SUPERVISOR NEXT DAY, KNEE SWOLLEN. WENT TO DOCTOR ON 7/12 - TOLD TO ICE KNEE FOR SWELLING. SEEN AGAIN ON 7/19- NO APPARENT CHANGE- SEEN AGAIN ON 8/2-...