Diamond Energy — Accidents

Total: 106 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/04/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in intake on the 1st northwest mains in the #5 and 6 entry. 6800' feet from the face.
03/14/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred on the 1st right northwest submains in the #7 entry 40' outby spad #7654, 4800' from the active face.
03/03/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting the strap off of a pallet of roof bolts when the strap came back and hit his right arm causing a laceration.
02/18/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the #3 entry approximately 9,300 ft. from #1 section. No equipment or miners were involved. The fall measured 20' X 20' X 7' high.
01/02/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall wis discovered by the mine examiner at spad #6455 approximately 2600' outby the faces. Fall measured 25' long x 19' wide x 5' high. No personnel or equipment were involved. Area will not b...
12/12/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Member was cutting a piece of belt with a utility knife when the knife slipped and cut his left hand.
11/14/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in the 3rd southeast sub mains located 160' from spad #6181 and 11,680' from the section face.
11/03/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Member was operating the offside of the right roof bolter in 5 right. He went to remove his drill and a piece of draw rock fell. The rock hit him on his right arm, and bounced and hit him in the chin...
10/28/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Member was standing in the #7 entry talking to the miner operator when a small piece of draw rock fell and hit him. Note: The Dr. did not take member off from work until 11/6/08
10/23/2008 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Member was operating a stinger when the right side tire hit a rock causing the steering knob to spin and hit the members right hand.
10/20/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall above anchorage in the 1st southeast mains #2 entry at spad #4788 3500' from the face.
10/09/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall above anchorage 1600ft outby the face between #2 and #3 entry at spad #6250.
09/23/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Member was squaring up the belt to make a belt splice, when the utility knife that he was using slipped and cut his right thigh.
08/18/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unplanned roof fall above anchorage on the #1 section #4 entry at spad #6269.
08/11/2008 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The crew had loaded the mantrip and started outside. The mantrip hit a jack that had been unloaded beside the track. The jack came around and hit employee in the left forearm causing a laceration.
07/10/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered app. 1,200 ft. from the active section 1 x-cut inby S.S.#6088. The fall measured app. 32' in length X 19' in width X6' in height. The area was bolted with 6' tor...
07/09/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Member was getting out of a scoop and had his right hand on the corner of the canopy, when a piece of draw rock fell, stiking him on the right hand.
07/09/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in the # 4 entry at survey station #5797 appr. 3,000 from the active section. The fall measured 22' in length X 20' in width X 6' high. The area was bolted with 6' torq...
06/03/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unplanned roof fall. 80' x 8'H x 18'W. 2000ft from section #4 entry spad #5802.
04/18/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None On 4-18-08 EE ceased work & went to ER w/back pain. Referred to chiropractor, he was dx'd w/a simple spasm & released to return to work. EE was placed in a different position soon after. He later went...
03/24/2008 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stated that a piece of rock fell from the rib and hit his right leg in the calf area causing a contusion and a sprain to his ankle. He took off and has not called or provided any dr. reports as to...
03/21/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Member stated that while bolting top he thought he got something in his eyes. He finished his shift and went to the eye doctor on Monday, 3/24/08. The doctor washed his eyes out and prescribed him ant...
02/27/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A unplanned roof fall occurred in the # 4 entry on the 001 section at S.S. # 5694. The fall was 1250 ft. from the face. The fall will be rehabilitated and the size was 30ft in length X 19ft. in width...
01/24/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was installing a jack on a roof bolter and while taking off a hydraulic fitting his hand slipped and he stated he hit something sharp causing a laceration to his right index finger. He recieved 4 s...
01/02/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall measuring 60' in length X 17' in width X 4' high was discovered on a routine weekly exam. 4,400 ft. outby the working section. This fall will be rehabilitated and has been dangered off.
12/21/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee got his hand pinched between a rocker arm and boom while changing a pin on a roof bolter. He received sutures.
11/28/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a piece of CO line with utility knife and slipped causing him to cut the top of his left hand. He received 4 stitches.
11/09/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE contacted mine management stating he was going to the Dr to have his hand checked. He stated he thought he had gotten a splinter in his hand a few days before. EE reported to management on 11/9/07...
11/02/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was installing a boom lift jack and mashed his finger.
09/25/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was assisting maintenance foreman wire a belt drive. While using a utility knife to cut the cable he slipped and cut his left hand. He received 4 stitches.
08/21/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall at and above anchorage of original 48"" fully grouted roof bolts. The fall occurred at the No.1 Belt at brk 11, S.S. #3921. This fall was reported immediately to State and MSHA...
08/13/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated he was picking up a can of oil and a small piece of rock fell from the roof striking him on the right hand.
07/17/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost EE was installing a roof bolt and strap when a piece of draw rock fell striking him on the head and back.
06/14/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost EE stated he was bending a roof bolt and felt a severe pain in his lower abdoman.
04/26/2007 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated that he was pulling himself up in the seat of the lo-trac and hit the tram pedal and got his hand caught between the tire and frame of the machine.
02/28/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Member was welding on a bit lug on a continuous mining machine. Resulting in a burn to both his eye. was not reported until 3/15/07
02/27/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee stated he was using the boom of the bolter to push bolt into a hole and his thumb got caught between the bolt head and the boom causing a crushing injury to his left thumb.
01/10/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost Employee was removing a guard from a Joy continuous miner and while he was laying the guard on the ground his glove got caught in the handle causing him to fracture his right ring finger and middle fi...
01/02/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was on his knees in a scoop bucket throwing crib blocks from the scoop to the back of the feeder. Employee ceased work and requested an ambulance.
11/13/2006 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost Member was operating a continuous miner in the 4 left crosscut when a rib roll measuring 9' long x 42"" wide x 1"" to 5"" thick struck him resulting in a fractured right foot.
10/27/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost Member was getting on mantrip on the surface and triped over the track switch that was covered with water injuring his left knee. 1st day away from work 11/2/06.
09/05/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall was discovered at 34 cross cuts inby the portal on the #1 belt. This mine is in non producing status. Time of fall is unknown. Fall measured approximately 25' long x 30' wide x...
08/17/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost Employee was making a belt move up. The scoop operator was pulling the tailpiece up. One of the chains slipped causing the tailpiece to go side-ways catching employee between the rib and the tailpiece...
08/12/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost He was installing a roof bolt when a piece of rock fell striking his left arm resulting in a laceration requiring stitches. Employee continued working until 8/16/06 and was taken off work.
07/27/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EE was operating a shuttle car traveling toward the miner. The shuttle car struck a hole in roadway causing his right arm to hit the hand hold on the canopy injuring his right elbow.
06/26/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Was loading 8"" I beams. I beam slipped mashing member's finger between two of the beams cutting his left index finger.
04/08/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 207d lost While loading supplies, employee stated he felt pain in his lower back. He didn't start missing work until 8/16/2006.
02/08/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Member was adjusting the cat pads on the miner when a chain rachet slipped off of shim and end of chain rachet struck him on the left cheek.
07/19/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The intersection fell due to ryder seam just above it. 20' wide, 20' long, 6' thick.
11/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT LOCATION #3 ENTRY 1 BREAK INBY SPAD 3772 WITH AN INACTIVE FACE AREA. THE FALL WAS 65' X 19' X 8' TO 10' IN SIZE. SUPPORT WAS 4' RESIN BOLTS IN MIXED STRATA WITH NO RIDER SEAM....