Dotiki Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,075 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/24/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of the roof occurred on the 2nd SE Mains, #5 entry, crosscuts 38-39 (intersection - pillar line). The fall measured approximately 30ft in length, 20ft in width, 7-15ft height. Area has been d...
04/16/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of the roof occurred in the 3rd NE Sub-Mains, #00 entry, crosscut 26 (intersections. The fall measured approximately 30' length, 20' width, 7'-10' height.
04/10/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost EE was outby the last open crosscut reclaiming line curtains and as EE pulled on the curtain, which was spadded to the rib, unbeknownst to EE loose draw rock was resting on the curtain; the rock struc...
03/08/2019 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was operating a winch unloading hydraulic cylinders off of ride, EE caught finger between the cylinder and the ride, pinching the tip of the right index finger, causing a laceration that EE receive...
02/16/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 88d lost EE was at the charging station on the supply road and parked the scoop in position to change out the batteries. As EE exited the scoop and traveled toward the batteries, EE slipped and fell striking t...
02/06/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of the roof occurred in the 1st NE Mains, #7 entry, crosscut 54, intersection/pillar. The fall measured approximately 40ft in length, 18ft-20ft width, & 7ft-15ft. Standing support has been in...
02/01/2019 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost Employee was operating a continuous miner (CM), turning a crosscut. As they engaged the cutting head, a rock fell from the mine roof striking the CM, causing another rock to slide off of the CM, which...
01/13/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 112d lost EE was operating a continuous miner (CM). As ee engaged the cutting head, a rock fell from the mine roof and struck the top of the CM, which caused a rock to slide off of the CM. The rock that slid of...
12/10/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost EE was adding hydraulic oil to an outby bolter, as EE lifted the five (5) gallon can of oil EE felt pain/strain in lower stomach (groin area hernia). EE continued working without restrictions performi...
11/13/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 54d lost EE was servicing the batteries for the ram car. As EE bent down to lift a gallon jug of water, EE twisted causing pain to mid/lower back. EE's doctor gave EE a full release without restrictions until...
10/27/2018 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 76d lost EE was tightening the cats on a continuous miner (CM). As they were positioned on the mine floor beside the CM, a piece of loose draw rock that was resting on the top of the CM shifted and fell striki...
10/22/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was washing and servicing the continuous miner (CM), as ee was removing a rock from on top of the CM, pinching left hand between the rock and the top of the CM. EE suffered a fracture to index fing...
10/21/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of the roof occurred in the 3rd NE Mains, 4th North Intake, crosscut 46, from #3 entry toward #2 entry. The fall measured approximately 50ft. in length, by 20ft. in width, by 7-15ft. in height...
09/14/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 68d lost EE was observing mechanics repair the mesh handling tray jacks on a walk-through bolter. As the mechanics re-positioned the tray, the safety chain broke causing the tray to strike EE on the right shou...
09/10/2018 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing rib bolts, as ee attempted to place a plate on the bolt, ee dropped the plate onto forearm causing a laceration. EE received 2 sutures, ee did not mis...
09/07/2018 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost Employee was exiting a diesel mega trac and twisted their left knee. Employee continued to work without restrictions performing normal occupation until surgery on 10-30-18. Employee began missing on 1...
09/05/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost Employee was loading wire mesh onto the mesh handling tray. As they lifted the mesh they felt pain in their right shoulder, they continued to work without restrictions until placed off work by a doct...
08/26/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of the roof occurred in the 2nd SE Mains (3rd54 Supply Road), #5 entry, crosscut #36, intersection. The fall measured approximately 20ft. in length, 19ft. in length, & 7-15ft. in height. A fa...
08/16/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts. While EE was pushing the bolting tray off of the bolter, EE felt pain in the lower back, and transported to a clinic x-rays were conducted...
08/15/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of the roof occurred on the 1st NE Mains (1st54 Supply Road), #5 entry, crosscut #36, intersection. The fall was approximately 20ft. length, 20ft. width, & 7-15ft in thickness. A fall loading...
08/03/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was stacking/storing wire mesh onto the walk-through bolters mesh handling slide. As EE was handling the mesh, the tip of EE's finger caught on the mesh causing a laceration to the tip of the fing...
06/21/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts into the mine roof. As EE was pushing a bolt into the drilled hole EE felt pain in the right shoulder. EE continued working without restric...
06/15/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost EE was cleaning up around the 4C Header. EE lost footing and fell to the mine floor, ee felt pain in right shoulder/ankle. EE was treated for a mild strain, given a full release to regular occupation....
06/12/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts. While ee was pushing the bolt into the mine roof, ee felt pain in lower back. X-rays were conducted with nothing conclusive. EE is being t...
06/07/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost EE was removing the collar off of the mesh tray jack, a piece of draw rock came from the rib/roof striking EE in the head & right shoulder. The force of the rock drove EE's head and left side of EE's...
06/01/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing rib bolts. While EE was installing the bolt, EE applied boom pressure/rotation and EE's glove caught on the bolt causing left hand to twist. X-rays re...
05/30/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts. While EE was removing drill steels from the mine roof, EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder. X-rays were conducted with nothing conclusive...
04/19/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost EE was operating a diesel getman on the supply road. EE encountered a loose concrete block on the blind side, which caused EE to be bounced in the seat. As EE bounced, they felt pain in their back. EE...
04/08/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of the roof occurred on the 2nd SE Mains, #1 Unit, crosscut 148, entry #2 (intersection). The fall measured approximately 20' length, 18'-20' width, & 7'-15' thick. The fall has been cleaned...
03/24/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 96d lost EE was a passenger on a 10-man mantrip. The driver encountered uneven bottom which caused EE to be bounced in EE's seat. As EE bounced, EE struck EE's head against the canopy of the mantrip, causing...
03/23/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of the roof occurred on the 1st NE Mains (1st 54) in the #5 entry, the pillar line fell between crosscuts 26-27. The fall measured approximately 65' in length, by 18'-20' in width, & 7'-14' in...
03/13/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 118d lost EE was operating a walk-through bolter and was drilling a hole into the mine roof in preparation for installing a roof bolt. During this process, a piece of draw rock slid off of the wire mesh striki...
02/12/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 118d lost EE was checking supplies on the walk-through bolter and as ee exited off of the bolter, ee slipped and fell to the mine floor, striking right shoulder against the floor. EE continued working without...
01/18/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 116d lost As employee was getting out of the scoop operating compartment, they felt pain in the left elbow/arm. Employee began missing time on 01/19/2018.
01/15/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost Employee was walking on the surface of an underground mine to gather materials for EE's shift. As EE was walking, EE slipped on uneven surface that was slick from snow causing EE to fall to the groun...
01/10/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost As ee was stepping up onto bolting platform, ee lost footing causing ee to scrape right shin on the frame of the step. EE continued working without restrictions performing normal occupation. On 01/1...
12/19/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost Employee was picking up a bucket of belt chains, as ee lifted ee strained right side of body, rib area. EE began missing time on 1-9-2018.
12/15/2017 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost Employee was installing a roof bolt by operating a walk-through bolter. As ee was pushing the bolt into the drilled hole, ee felt pain in left shoulder. EE was placed on restrictions on 1-9-18 that...
12/06/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of the roof occurred on the 1st NE Mains (1st54), #4 entry (belt entry), crosscut #11, intersection. The fall measured approximately 20' length by 16' width by 12'-16' height. Additional supp...
11/17/2017 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost EE was operating a walk-through bolter, installing roof bolts in the #2L face. During the process of drilling the hole, the drill steel became stopped up with dust and EE did not let off of the boom/r...
11/08/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 124d lost Employee was unloading 42"" crib block from a supply trailer. While pushing the block away from them toward another employee, they felt pain/pop in the right bicep. Employee continued to work conducti...
10/27/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 117d lost Employee was operating a shuttle car, while tramming they encountered uneven bottom floor, bouncing them in the seat and causing pain to their neck. EE continued working without restrictions performin...
10/16/2017 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 53d lost EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing rib bolts. While EE was pushing a roof bolt into a drilled hole, EE felt pain in right shoulder. EE continued working without restrictions performing...
10/02/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 105d lost EE was riding as the passenger on a golf cart. EE's left foot was under the right leg and when EE's toe caught on a piece of loose coal, the left foot pulled back, causing a strain. EE received a full...
09/08/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts at the face, EE was pushing a roof bolt into the drilled hole, the plate slid down and struck EE on right forearm causing a contusion. EE continu...
08/27/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of the roof occurred on the 2nd NE Mains (3rd North 54), #4 entry, crosscut 7, intersection. The fall measured approximately 20' length by 20' width by 7'-12' thickness.
08/21/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was setting bits on a continuous miner, as EE struck the bit block with a hammer, EE inadvertently stuck right ring finger, causing a laceration, EE received sutures as a result of this injury. EE...
08/13/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of the roof occurred on the #4 unit, 1st SW Sub-Mains, #0 entry, crosscut 18, intersection. The fall measured approximately 20' length, 20' width, 8'-14' height.
08/04/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was moving a chunk of coal out of the walkway beside the right sub, as ee lifted the chunk of coal, ee pinched finger between the chunk of coal and another loose rock on the mine floor. EE receive...
08/03/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost EE was picking up a block & stacking a brattice wall, as EE lifted and twisted EE felt pain in the lower back. EE continued to work without restrictions until 1-21-19, at this time EE was placed on re...