Cumberland Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,517 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
07/31/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None On track slope bottom ee was pushing empties into south side. EE pushed slope car up two car lengths and kinked the cable.
07/31/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was roof bolting when a 2 1/2' long rock fell from roof, striking ee's Lt arm. Even through ee was wearing all PPE, fall still caused a laceration on ee's Lt forearm that received 6 sutures. This i...
07/27/2015 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was attempting to dislodge a drill steel, slipped on a rock and twisted knee.
07/15/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None EE was lifting a pump out of sump with chain. When pulling pub to set on cart, EE slipped and felt pain on right side abdomen. EE saw Dr later that day and was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. EE h...
07/13/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost setting crib on roof jack to stabilize drill and as jack was pressuring to roof crib fell off and caught thumb between crib and drill frame
07/06/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 4d lost EE AND A PARTNER WERE CHANGING ROLLERS ON CC2 BELTLINE. THEY HAD A HARD TIME GETTING ROLLER IN. ONCE THE TIGHT SIDE WAS IN, THE NORTH SIDE FELL DOWN AND CAUGHT THE EE'S RT RING FINGER CRUSHING IT FROM...
06/22/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS LIFTING MINER CABLE INTO HANDLER AND FELT PAIN IN RT SHOULDER. THIS WAS ORIGINALY REPORTED AS A REPORT ONLY INCEDENT. EE ASKED FOR A DR APPOINTMENT AFTER A DAY AND WAS PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERA...
06/18/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator at #9 portal stopped working. There was slack in the rope. Outside electrician was called. There was no one on elevator at time of incident. Elevator was back in service at 7:20AM.
06/11/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator at #9 portal stopped working. The brakes locked up / will not charge. Outside electricain was notified. There was no one on the elevator at time of incident. After repair the car was back...
06/05/2015 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EE was walking and stepped on a small rock. His left foot rolled and he felt a pop in the ball of his foot. The rock was about the size of a fist. EE saw doctor on 6/8/2015 and was removed from work a...
06/02/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 272d lost Muddy walkway caused miners foot to stick in mud; while pulling foot free miner strained his hamstring.
05/15/2015 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE felt pain in lower back when he jumped out of the way of falling sluffage. This was reported as a report only incident at this time. It was brought to the attention of the safety department that th...
05/14/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS LIFTING MATERIAL OVER HANDRAIL AND LOWERING DOWN WITH ROPE, FELT PAIN IN SHOULDER AND REPORTED AS A REPORT ONLY. OPERATOR WAS JUST INFORMED THAT EE WAS RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY. THIS INCIDENT...
05/12/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Traveling down Slope Belt, EE slipped on loose material on concrete bottom. When falling, EE grabbed cradle with LT hand & swung around. EE's RT hand glanced off Belt Crossunder & got caught between b...
05/09/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While carrying supplies, EE twisted ankle in ruts and fell to her knee, striking a rock. This was originally reported as a report only. It was brought to the attention of the safety department that th...
04/27/2015 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None REPOSITIONING A FULL BOX OF RESIN ON TOP OF CM AND NEEDED MORE LEVERAGE. EE STOOD ON HEAD OF BOLTER. EE REACHED FOR RESIN AND A PART OF HIS CLOTHING OR PIT BELT ENGAGED TIMBER JACK LEVER, DROPPING JAC...
04/27/2015 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator went down at 6:03 PM. There were 11 men trapped at the time of the incident. The elevator went down due to a Emergency Terminal Slowdown Switch. The men were removed and the elevator was...
04/25/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost While lifting new roller to install in cradle, EE felt pop in elbow. EE was diagnosed with a bicep tendon rupture. He was removed from work by Dr and will have surgery on 4/28/2015. This is being subm...
04/24/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS PUSHING UP ON A RUN THRU AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN RT SHOULDER. EE STATED THAT PAIN PROGRESSED THROUGH THE SHIFT. EE REQUESTED TO SEE DR. EE WAS PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY. THIS IS BEING SUBMIT...
04/22/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was at Cumberland Portal attending safety training. During class break he was walking to the rest room located next to the training room. EE was conscious, alert, first aid administered, transporte...
04/21/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Unloading chain falls from truck. One started falling off tailgate, jerking left elbow
04/21/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS REMOVING ROPE FROM D-RING ON BARGE HAUL CABLE. THERE WAS TENSION ON THE CABLE AND IT SPRUNG BACK, PULLING WRIST AND LEAVING A SMALL BUMP ON INSIDE OF LT WRIST. EE WAS PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAP...
04/21/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 103d lost EE was helping install a rib bolt. While pushing bolt, EE pinched Rt index finger between a 6'x 6' plate and a ""pie pan"" causing a laceration. It was determined that EE needed surgery on injured fin...
04/09/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None AT 9:35AM THE CU #9 PORTAL ELEVATOR STOPPED WORKING. IT WAS FOUND TO BE CAUSED BY THE GOVERNOR ROPE BRAKES HAD LOCKED UP. OUTSIDE ELECTRICIAN WAS CALLED AND THE ELEVATOR WAS BACK IN SERVICE AT 10:35AM...
04/06/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost Dragging soft line
03/30/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost While mechanic was working to adjust conveyor chain the conveyor side cover plate slipped and caught EE's rt. hand between the cover plate and side box, causing a simple fracture to the tip of ee's rt...
03/18/2015 IMPOUNDMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None MSHA has determined that an acc. occurred at the Cumberland ROM #2 raw coal stockpile a dozer became stuck on the pile. Operator verifying location of #2 feeder when back of dozer slid into void above...
03/09/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 240d lost EE was pre-op prepping Hyster forklift. He slipped on ice, landing on left side. 3.10.15 diagnosed w/rotator cuff inj. by Dr. taken off work. Previous left rotator cuff repair on 3.28.01 MRI revealed...
02/22/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #9 elevator went down at 5:10PM. There was no one trapped at this time. After investigation it was found that there was a problem with the door switches. The elevator was fixed and running at 6:15...
02/20/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 99d lost EE WAS REMOVING CHAIN FROM A LOWBOY AND FELT PAIN IN RT SHOULDER. EE REPORTED THE INCIDENT AS A REPORT ONLY INCIDENT. EE REQUESTED TO SEE DR. AND HAD APPOINTMENT ON 5/7/2015. DR. PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL T...
02/18/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None EE was in the process of throwing a rock dust bag over his shoulder when he felt a cramp in his chest. Initial report was a ""report only"". EE then requested to see a doctor. It was found EE suffere...
02/17/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None CUMBERLAND COAL RESOURCES LP WAS PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION CLAIMING THAT A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF 36.4 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SUSTAINED AN OCCUPATIONAL INDUCED HEARING LOSS WHILE EMPLOYED AT THE CUMBERLAND MINE...
02/13/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost Setting pipe in holder, ee felt pop in Lt wrist & it locked up. EE had previous wrist injury & was on 7/25/14. Was released for work 1/18/15. Report was delayed waiting for MRI. It revealed degenerati...
02/09/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None CUMBERLAND COAL RESOURCES LP WAS PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION CLAIMING THAT A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF 17.8 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SUSTAINED AN OCCUPATIONAL INDUCED HEARING LOSS WHILE EMPLOYED AT THE CUMBERLAND MINE...
02/08/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The hoist car went down due to an electrical issue. There was no one trapped at the time of the incident. It was found that there was a wire off in the control panel. The issue was fixed and the hoist...
02/04/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None CUMBERLAND COAL RESOURCES LP WAS PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION CLAIMING THAT A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF 20.1 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SUSTAINED AN OCCUPATIONAL INDUCED HEARING LOSS WHILE EMPLOYED AT CUMBERLAND MINE. TH...
02/03/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Slope car was taken out of service during inspection. The speed switches would not operate. There was a cable pulled out of the switch. The car was removed from service, the switch was repaired and th...
01/29/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator at the #6 portal went down at 7:05AM. It was 80' from the bottom. There was no one trapped. After inspecting the unit, it was found to be out of calibration. The unit was re-calibrated an...
01/23/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At 7:05am the elevator got stuck on the bottom of #9 portal. The electrician was notified and it was found to be a blown fuse. There was no one on the elevator at the time of the incident and no one w...
01/19/2015 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was standing on the side of the bolter to put in a drill steel. The bolter moved or flipped toward the belt and pinned EE's knee between bolter and structure. EE used 1 day (1/20/15) for medical tr...
01/07/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost Rock fell out from between straps striking EE on head and shoulder. EE was taken off work on 1/8/2015 due to spasms and limited motion.
01/06/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE filed a REPORT ONLY incident on 1/6/2015 for a LT shoulder injury he received when moving one end of a draw bar out of the way. EE felt pain in his LT shoulder as well as his fingers and back. It w...
01/04/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was building a wall and caught lt ring finger between blocks, causing a laceration. EE received six sutures but is not going to miss work.
01/03/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was walking from his car to the guard shack when he slipped on the ice and fell, striking his head on the gravel, just above the Lt eye. EE received 6 sutures. EE will not miss any work. This is be...
01/01/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Repair back brake adjuster. The hoist car was reported down at 9:30am. The back brake adjuster broke. There was no one trapped and the mine mechanics, as well as the contractor, repaired the hoist. Th...
12/29/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None CUMBERLAND COAL RESOURCES LP WAS PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION CLAIMING THAT A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF 37.3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SUSTAINED AN OCCUPATIONAL INDUCEED HEARING LOSS WHILE EMPLOYED AT THE CUMBERLAND MIN...
12/22/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Walking through water, stepped in a hole which was not visible. Felt pain in lower back. EE requested and made a chiropractic visit on 12/29/2014. This report being made due to incident considered a m...
12/19/2014 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Elevator initially went down at 12:22AM due to a blown fuse. When testing elevator an EE got on elevator on the bottom. Elevator again went down with said EE on it and trapped 15' from the top. Items...
12/17/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 114d lost EE was lifting the broken Bretby out of the cable tray to work on it. While doing this EE felt a pop in his Lt shoulder. After initial visit to hospital, EE was seen by a upper body specialist and was...
12/10/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost While roof bolting, ee was picking up gopher drill to move to another area. EE felt a strain/pain in his lower back.