Coy Mine — Accidents

Total: 102 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/01/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 51d restricted slipped when descending the ampho rig causing a severe sprain to his lf ankle
11/29/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Chipped tooth when he hit the dump ring causing him to fall against the door handle
10/29/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted Shutting grill on truck after cleaning radiator and grill came down on left pinky causing a laceration that required 8 stitches.
12/26/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The Coy Hoist lost power, the General Mine Foreman was notified and evacuation began. The electrical department was called in to restore power while the evacuation was in process at the Hicks Shaft, t...
11/14/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted Cut finger, sent to orthopedic Dr who did surgery and place on restricted duty which we just got the medical for. He was placed on restricted duty.
11/06/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At approx. 6:00 A.M. on November 6, 2011 there was a hoist malfunction at the Coy mine, MSHA hot line was called and the incident was reported. Evacuation of the mine commenced through the Hicks Shaft...
06/23/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Crews were evacuated through the Hicks Shaft due to a contactor being down on the hoist. The problem was found and repaired at 8:15 am. MSHA was contacted.
06/22/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The Man hoist was taken out of service to perform unscheduled repairs to a cracked brake shoe. All miners were evacuated out of the mine prior to taking the hoist out of service no emergency evacuatio...
06/21/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None A power outage caused an evacuation of the Coy Mine, the cause of the outage was a thunder storm. MSHA was notified and the mine was inspected prior to returning to work.
10/17/2010 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 6d lost Injured was operating a mechanical scaler. He stated while sitting on the equipment, that he noticed a tingling in his left foot. As he continued working the pain progressed into a burning sensation....
09/24/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted On 9/24/10 injured slipped, stating he pulled a muscle. He was transported to E/R, x-rays were neg., released to return to work. On 9/28/10 injured returned to Co. Dr. for follow up and was placed on...
09/24/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted While scaling the 668 Drift, he was double checking area sounding roof, he saw a piece of rock that looked loose, when he struck the rock with his bar, rock fell to the ground, he stated the rock hit...
09/21/2010 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The liner on the skip door had come loose fouling the door. The men were evacuated from the mine and repairs were made, men were allowed to reenter the mine after all working places were examined and...
08/21/2010 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Electrical power to the mine was interrupted at 4:58 A.M. There were 12 men working underground, the evacuation notice was communicated and employees assembled at the Hick's Road air shaft for removal...
08/16/2010 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The hoist went down at 8:35 AM 23 men were under ground, the hotline was called at 8:53am. The men assembled at the escape shaft, the escape hoist was activated and escape hoist lowered to retrieve me...
08/14/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 219d lost Employee was walking and slipped on the shop floor, he ceased work and went to Hospital
07/13/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 61d restricted While moving a water hose out of a heading, employee stated he had a pain in his left calf. He worked 3 more shifts then request to seek medical attention. He was transported to the Dr. and was diagno...
04/20/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was washing down the skip pocket using a water hose. He lost control of the hose and it hit him in the face, causing a laceration and a fracture to the nose.
04/11/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was getting a tool when a piece of metal fell striking him on the finger.
01/13/2010 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The main hoist park brake set and would not release after loading a skip. Initial inspection indicated the problem was mechanical in nature and the mine was ordered to begin evacuation procedures.
12/17/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None A power outage occurred thereby diabling the hoist. The mine was evacuated due to the lack of two escapeways.
12/15/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 120d lost Employee was helping clear dump chute. Rock came loose, mashing right thumb. Partial amputation to first joint.
11/23/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was helping pinch grizzley beam in place and beam rolled, mashing finger, left hand, index finger. Required 14 stitches.
11/13/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted EE was in a basket about to install a new airline when some ground came down on him. He had hand scaled the area prior to beginning work. EE received stitches to the elbow and bruised ribs.
02/18/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 41d restricted EE was walking across powder magazine. On one of his steps his right ankle rolled and he heard a pop. There were no tripping hazards. EE suffered a distal fibula fracture.
12/22/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Hoist failed to operate and electricians were called to investigate. 'Park brake' coupling had failed setting the brake. All personnel were withdrawn. MSHA was notified. Coupling was repaired and hois...
12/19/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Power was lost to shaft and hoisting equipment due to an area wide power outage. The employee's were gathered in one area until power was restored around 12:00 PM.
12/04/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None While cage was taking crew down shaft a loose handrail clipped the bottom of the cage door. Door pulled off of its tracks toward shaft, hit next landing and forced door into cage striking 3 EE's. 3...
11/24/2008 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was driving a haul truck when he ran over a rock in the road that caused truck to bounce, EE hit head and shoulder on canopy post. EE did not seek medical treatment until 12/04/08 at which time he...
10/18/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Power was lost to all of mine (surface and underground) rendering hoist unusable. Evacuated employees out escape shaft. Electric company restored power to site at 7:45 AM.
10/05/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 103d lost Employee was loosening bolt with wrench. Dislocated shoulder
07/02/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None East skip door would not close after loading skip to haul muck. It was discovered that the kicker rail had broken loose and become hung in skip. This caused the hoist to be unusable for more than 30...
06/28/2008 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using ANFO hose to charge a lifter hole against the rib. The hose plugged up. When it dislodged, it blew back, causing EE's hand to hit rib and lacerate his knuckle on pinky and ring fingers....
06/13/2008 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was moving loader with door open. Door swung shut on EE's thumb breaking it.
09/28/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was loading 2"" pipe on rig, caught thumb between pipe and frame on rig. Mashed left thumb required 5 sutures to close wound.
12/16/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was struck on right forearm by pipe section that was being installed. Stitches. Ret'd to work-no restricted or lost workdays.
05/12/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING STAIRS AND SLIPPED, TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.
09/26/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS CHANGING LIGHT BULBS IN THE COY MINE CHANGEHOUSE WHEN DUST ENTERED THE RIGHT EYE CAUSING SCRATCHES ON THE PUPIL.
07/17/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 28d lost, 5d restricted EE WAS HI-SCALING AND STATED HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK. BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK 7-18-01.
06/22/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL IN SKIP POCKET, SPRAINED RIGHT LEG. BEGAN LOSING TIME 6/25/01.
06/07/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EE SPRAINED RIGHT FOOT SETTING PUMP. BEGAN LOSING TIME 6/8/01
04/28/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted BACK SPRAIN--FOOT SLIPPED MOUNTING LOADER. EE BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK 4-29-01.
03/31/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE WAS OPERATING TRUCK, RAN OVER ROCK IN ROADWAY, SPRAINED BACK. BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK 4/1/01.
12/13/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted EMPLOYEE STATES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE DRIVING RAIL SPIKES. THE INJURY WAS NOT INITIALLY REPORTABLE BUT HAS SINCE BEEN ASSIGNED RESTRICTED WORK.
10/20/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE WAS HIT BY CROSSTIE WHEN THE TRUCK HE WAS WORKING ON - PORTA POWER- SLIPPED - STORED ENERGY. THE EE BEGAN RESTRICTED DUTY 10/21/00.
10/12/2000 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 66d lost SUBJECT WAS LOADING TRUCK WHEN HIT BY FALLING MATERIAL
09/10/2000 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 104d lost, 4d restricted EE SPRAINED BACK WHILE BARRING-BEGAN MISSING TIME 10-23-00.
07/20/2000 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EMPLOYEE SPRAINED BACK WHILE CHANGING TRACTOR TIRE. BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK 7-21-00.
07/08/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None SUPERVISOR SLIPPED ON MUCK PILE - CUT RIGHT WRIST. REPORTABLE DUE TO STITCHES. NO LOST TIME OR RESTRICTED WORKDAYS.
05/25/2000 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS PRYING ON REPAIR JOB WRENCH SLIPPED & HITHAND AGAINST FRAMEWORK. STITCHES-NO LOST WORK DAYS OR RESTRICTED DUTY