Cumberland Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,517 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/07/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 122d lost Employee was attempting to open an airlock door that was not functioning properly and felt pain in right shoulder. Employee worked until 8/14/2019 when they went off work for shoulder surgery.
05/19/2018 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing a buggy snub anchor when the employee pinched left middle finger between the bolt plate and the bolt causing a laceration that required sutures.
05/15/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 280d lost EE was standing on step ladder pulling wire out of a conduit fitting when EE's shoulder made a tearing sound and EE was in extreme pain.
05/14/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost Employee was raising mast on bolter of the continuous Miner while checking the vacuum pressure. When employee lowered the mast they cut the tip of the right middle finger.
05/02/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was loading roof channel on the cont. miner when EE struck right arm on the edge of channel causing a laceration that required two sutures. This is a NDL accident.
04/30/2018 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was a passenger in a jeep that was stopped on the haulage. A 20 ton motor slid into the jeep causing the EE to injure neck and lower back. The EE continues to work however EE has started Physical...
04/25/2018 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Employee was side bolting on the continuous miner when a piece of rock ( 16"" x 6"" x 2"" ) fell and struck the employee in the right hand. The employee continued to work until 10/25/2018 when they w...
04/24/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was lifting a 3 inch air pump when they felt pain in the right shoulder. The employee continues to work but started Physical Therapy on 05/22/2018. This is now a NDL accident.
04/21/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost Employee was placing a crib block under a prefab Track switch when the switch fell and pinched the right middle finger between the crib block and supply car causing a laceration.
04/10/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was dumping a bucket and was struck in the leg by the bucket.
04/05/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 148d lost The employee was complaining of pain in right leg. EE has been taken off work due to tendonitis caused by an injury that EE suffered in July 19, 2013. This is being reported as an Occupational Illne...
03/28/2018 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost While moving hoses out of the way of excavator on shaft bottom, was struck by rib material, resulting in concussion to employee.
03/28/2018 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was assisting an injured employee and a rib roll struck the employee in the leg.
03/28/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Employee was helping to unload an equipment door when EE strained lower left back. The employee worked till 4/2/2018 when EE was taken off work.
03/26/2018 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator at Portal #9 had excessive vibration when operated. The elevator was taken out of service and the drive motor was replaced. The #9 elevator was back in service at 9:45 pm.
03/20/2018 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The arm of the drum brake on the hoist drum malfunctioned. The brakes were repaired and the hoist put back in service on Wednesday, 03/21/2018 at 10:45 pm.
03/11/2018 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Mine electrician was making the daily exam of the #9 Portal elevator when the door switch malfunctioned. The door switch was repaired and the elevator was back in service at 11:10 am. At which point...
03/08/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost The employee was going through a mandoor when EE stepped on loose material and twisted right ankle. The Employee continues to work but started Physical Therapy on 03/16/2018. EE is now a NDL reporta...
02/28/2018 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Injured stepped out of a motor to throw a switch and stepped on a one hole board and sprained left ankle.
02/17/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Rigging froth cells to be hoisted, slipped on painted steel straining right shoulder.
02/17/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 178d lost Employee picked up a hydraulic jack to put back on the locomotive and felt a pop in the left shoulder. Employee worked till 2/27/2018 when EE was taken off work.
02/17/2018 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The cable on the slope hoist was found to have two wires broke on one strand of the hoist rope when it was inspected. The hoist was taken out of service and the hoist rope replaced. The hoist was ba...
02/16/2018 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Power kicked on the surface causing power to kick on the hoist car which deployed the emergency brakes on the hoist. Power was restored and the hoist car reset at 11:07 AM.
02/15/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was opening the elevator and ee hit right elbow on the door frame. EE has started Physical Therapy as of 3/05/2018. EE is now a NDL accident.
02/10/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 208d lost Employee was lifting lid on 20 ton diesel motor and felt pain in the lower back. Employee worked till 2/13/2018 when they went off work.
02/10/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Employee was in panline of the longwall face hanging recovery screen when EE twisted left knee. The employee continues to work but started physical therapy on 03/08/2018. This is now a re-portable N...
01/27/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 150d lost Employee was walking across the parking lot from car to the bathhouse when EE was struck by a vehicle driven by another employee at #9 Portal.
01/26/2018 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None While hoisting a supply car with a shield loaded on it down the slope the supply car went off track 30' from the bottom of the slope. There was no damage but the hoist was out of service till the sup...
01/25/2018 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None When tested the safety brakes on the hoist car malfunctioned. The hoist car was removed from service and the brakes were repaired and the hoist was back in service at 11:25 AM.
01/18/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE bent over to pick up a 3 inch plastic discharge pipe and felt pain in EE's lower back.
01/16/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was attempting to throw a crib block thru a door when EE struck EE's right thumb between the door frame and the crib block. EE suffered a laceration that required eight sutures and a fracture of t...
01/09/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 68 Head Gate section in the One South bleeder entry between 6 xc and 7 xc. The fall was 38' long 6' high and 7' wide. The fall went from center of entry to the...
01/03/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Working on a Bearing Pedestal, which fell about 2 feet, hitting employee's hand, causing it to be shoved into fan tube. Wrist was fractured.
12/12/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE was pulling rock dust hose when a coupler caught on an overcast ramp causing the EE to strain their lower back.
12/06/2017 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None While hooking up cars to hoist out of mine the hoist rope was damaged. Repairs were made and the hoist car went back in service on 12/07/2017 at 2:30 am.
12/06/2017 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was loading a double boom bolter on a dolly when EE pinched right index finger between a metal guard and the frame of the bolter causing a laceration that required seven sutures.
11/20/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was operating a shuttle car when they hit a rut in the roadway and jarred their lower back.
11/09/2017 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost On walkway side of beltline bolter helper, was taking out drill steel from roof, the steel was stuck so the bolter ran up the stab jack to relieve pressure on the steel. The stab jack smashed the top...
11/09/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was pulling drawer out of a tool cabinet and felt pain in EE's right arm. Employee continues to work but has started physical therapy on 6/01/2018.
10/28/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 85d lost EE was trying to lift mast on track tamper when EE slipped in wet gravel and strained EE's left knee. EE worked till 12/01/2017 when EE was taken off work.
10/26/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 140d lost EE was lifting a ventilation tube when EE felt pain in left shoulder. The EE continues to work but has started PT as of 11/28/2017. EE is now a NDL accident.
10/24/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An accidental roof fall occurred on the North Mains Belt between 35 xc and 36 xc. Upon investigation it was determined that the roof had fallen above the anchorage point at 4:27 pm. The fall was 8'...
10/22/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was lifting the rear end of an EMU with a come along when the hook slipped off and struck EE's top front teeth causing a chipped tooth. The EE had dental work done to cap the teeth on 12/01/2017 a...
10/17/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 383d lost IW was working building an underground seal. IW was prying a block loose and when the block came loose it cause the IW to fall.
10/09/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While using pry bar, bar slipped and struck employee above the right eye.
10/05/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was removing a knife from it's package and cut hand requiring 3 sutures.
09/27/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was tramming the continuous miner when employee got left foot caught between the miner cable and water hose and twisted employee's left ankle.
09/23/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was lifting and carrying belt structure when they felt pain in the lower back. EE continues to work but has started PT on 09/25/2017.
09/21/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost EE was stepping from one barge to another when EE felt pain in right knee. The EE continued to work until 10/02/2017 when EE was diagnosed with a torn meniscus and taken off work.
09/19/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in 2 to 3 crosscut at 34 room of 67 Headgate Longwall section. The fall was approximately 16 to 18 foot high and 40 foot long. The roof fell due to strata failure above the prima...