Coalburg No 2 Mine — Accidents

Total: 115 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/27/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was helping to tear down a set of steps at the mine office when a board came loose and the nail that was in the end of the board punctured his lower leg. He went to the hospital to have it c...
01/21/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee slipped on the mine office steps and fell on his right arm causing a contusion.
11/22/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was bent over installing a belt guard and hit his head while raising up causing a sprain to his head and neck. He did not miss any work. This accident was not reported to the company. The...
05/11/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost The employee strained his lower back while pulling the cable of the #1 Mobile Roof Support out from under some gob.
03/04/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was operating the roof bolter and a roof strap fell off the canopy and struck his right arm above the wrist causing a contusion.
01/11/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee's knife was open in his pocket. He cut his right hand when he put his hand in his pocket. He had to get 2 stitches but did not miss any work.
10/15/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating the shuttle car and a piece of coal fell from the mine roof and struck his right arm at the triceps muscle causing a laceration.
09/13/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was swinging out his side of the roof bolter to install his outside roof bolt and a piece of draw rock fell and struck him on the head and shoulder.
08/27/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 49d lost, 1d restricted EE's were lifting a miner tram idler to load it on the three wheeler at the end of the track. IE felt a sharp pain in his lower back while lifting.
08/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost The employee was letting down the cable of a MRS and a rope hanger struck him in the right eye.
07/23/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee had his right hand on the batteries of the 488 scoop when a piece of cap coal fell from the mine roof and struck him on the right thumb.
07/10/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 146d lost Employee was bent over picking up a cable and a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and hit him in the back and neck causing a contusion. He went to the hospital to have it checked and is scheduled...
05/18/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee cut his right hand pinky finger on a roof strap plate while operating the roof bolter.
04/16/2012 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 164d lost Employee was operating the #1 shuttle car and a rock fell off the corner of the rib and hit his left arm and left side.
02/21/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee stated he twisted around and fell while installing roof bolts and strained his lower back. He was suspected of drug use and was asked by the superintendent to take a drug test. He decided to...
02/09/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee strained his lower back while using a ratchet chain hoist to make a belt splice.
12/14/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was hitting a waterline splice with a hammer and a piece of metal chipped off the hammer and went into his right arm. EE went to the hospital to have it checked and returned to work the same day.
11/09/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was trying to break loose some bolts on a 10SC shuttle car. The breaker bar he was using slipped and hit him in the forehead causing a laceration.
11/04/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE slipped on the mine floor while making a fireboss run. He pulled a ligament and received a contusion on his right ankle.
11/01/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was pulling down old ventilation curtain and strained his lower back.
06/24/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 253d lost Employee was helping to move the miner cable and strained his lower back.
03/02/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a continuation of the roof fall that is in #6 entry, 2 breaks outby spad #2992. The continuation of the roof fall is 6' thick x 20' wide x 15' long. A rehabilitation plan will be submitte...
03/01/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the #6 entry, 2 breaks outby spad #2992. The fall is approximately 3.5' thick x 10' wide x 10' long. A rehabilitation plan will be submitted for MSHA approval.
03/01/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost EE was loading pallets on a track flat car and strained his lower back.
09/20/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 77d lost Employee bent over to pick up a piece of belt and strained his back.
09/08/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee strained his lower back while using a bar to lift the track.
06/23/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None EE was operating the roof bolter when a piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof and hit his upper left leg causing a bruise. He returned to work the next day.
03/24/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the GL4 panel in the intersection 1 break to the left of spad 2652 to the next outby intersection. Fall is approximately 4' thick x 20' wide x 100' long and was bolted with...
03/24/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the GL4 panel in the intersection 1 break outby spad 2662. Fall is approximately 4' thick x 20' wide x 20' long and was bolted with #5 x 48"" fully-grouted resin roof bolts....
03/24/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the GL4 panel in the crosscut to the left of spad 2715. Fall is approximately 4' thick x 19' wide x 30' long and was bolted with #5 x 48"" fully-grouted resin roof bolts. T...
03/24/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the GL4 panel in the intersection 1 break inby spad 2608. Fall is approximately 4' thick x 20' wide x 20' long and was bolted with #5 x 48"" fully-grouted resin roof bolts....
02/05/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 91d lost Employee was walking on the section after building a stopping when he slipped and broke his right ankle. He went to the hospital and they put a plate and screws in it.
11/10/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was jacking up a rail mantrip and a crib block fell on his right hand. He went to the hospital after work and got an X-ray. His right hand had a fracture and they put a brace on it. He...
11/05/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the GL4 panel 1 break left of spad #2580. Fall is 4' thick x 19' wide x 75' long, was bolted with #5 x 48"" fully-grouted resin roof bolts. This area is 7200' from the sect...
11/05/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the GL4 panel 1 break left of spad #2594. Fall is 7' thick x 19' wide x 40' long and 7' thick x 19' wide x 30' long through the crosscut. This area was bolted with #5 x 48""...
10/28/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the HL1 panel 1 break inby spad #3104. Fall is 4' thick x 20' wide x 20' long in the intersection and was bolted with #5 x 48"" fully-grouted resin roof bolts. This area is...
10/28/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the HL1 panel at spad #3117. Fall is 4' thick x 20' wide x 25' long in the intersection and was bolted with #5 x 48"" fully-grouted resin roof bolts. This area is 2700' fro...
10/28/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the HL1 panel that fell from spad #3098 thru the break to spad #3102. Fall is 4-5' thick x 20' wide x 70' long in both intersections and the break. This area was bolted wit...
09/08/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was shoveling on #7 head and pulled a muscle in his lower back. He worked to the end of the shift.
09/04/2009 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was taking a battery terminal off of the Mac 8 mantrip, when the battery blew up and got dirt in his eyes. The EMT flushed his eyes and then took him to the hospital to make sure he didn't get any...
07/21/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Employee was lifting a piece of belt on #1 tailpiece to put in for skirt rubber when he felt something pop in his back. He reported this accident on 07/27/09 and is scheduled for an MRI on 08/04/09.
07/08/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in #7 entry, 1 break outby spad #2991. Fall was in the intersection and measured 5-1/2' thick x 20' wide x 30' long. This area was bolted with 4' and 6' fully-grouted resin ro...
06/05/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the #5 room on the HL1 panel 1 break inby room spad #3115. Fall is 5' thick shale x 19' wide x 19' long and was bolted with #5 x 48"" fully-grouted resin roof bolts. This a...
04/04/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Employee strained his lower back while putting the rub rail back on the miner. His doctor has requested an MRI scan.
02/26/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the GL4 panel 3 breaks inby spad 2593 in the #2 entry. Fall is 5' thick x 20' wide x 20' long, 4800' from the active section, developed 9/2007 and bolted with #5 x 48"" fully...
02/26/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the GL4 panel 3 breaks outby spad 2593 in the #2 entry. Fall is 10' thick x 18' wide x 40' long, 4400' from the active section, developed 9/2007 and bolted with #5 x 48"" ful...
02/25/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the H mains 1 break inby spad 2972 in #7 entry from the start of the crosscut to the intersection in #6 entry. Fall is 5' thick x 18' wide x 50' long, 1000' from the active...
01/05/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a roof fall in the GL5 panel 1 break inby spad #2791 which is 3000' from the active section. It was developed on 6/2008 and bolted with #5 x 48"" fully-grouted resin bolts. This area has...
12/18/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was taking a steering jack off of the 488 scoop and smashed his right middle finger against the machine. He worked to the end of the shift. He went to the doctor the next day. The doctor t...
11/17/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 110d lost EE was pulling waterline when he tripped and fell. He caught himself with his left hand and stoved his left shoulder.