Dry Fork Mine — Accidents

Total: 56 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
07/17/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee arrived at work at 5:01 am and entered the men's change room to prepare for work. Employee sat down on the bench and removed one shoe and when they put on one boot, they noticed pain in their...
08/11/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Water truck operator was picking up a chock block and felt some pain in their lower back. Employee was seen at the walk in clinic and prescribed a muscle relaxant for a lumbar strain.
12/19/2020 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost Maintenance technician felt a pop in their knee and could not straighten their knee out. Eventually their knee popped again and employee could straighten their knee. Employee was seen by a physician a...
08/26/2020 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Spontaneous combustion started in an open unshot coal face that could not be reached by the loader. Holes were drilled in the top of the bench, the holes were loaded and shot. The hot coal was loaded...
03/16/2020 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Technician was connecting an air hose to an Enerpac jack, the lock moved forward and locked onto the air fitting. When the technician turned the twist lock to allow for the flow of air through the fit...
01/20/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Technician was walking down a slope when EE fell forward onto EE's hands. The technician believed that they were unhurt until later when their wrist started hurting at which time they were taken to th...
10/29/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Employee was walking down the stairs at the bulk bins when EE slipped and fell partially down the stairs. EE landed on back and arm causing pain in EE's back and side. Employee went to the doctor to b...
05/27/2019 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A hot area in the exposed coal face was fanned by winds and produced flames which were extinguished by a dozer operator but not within the half hour after discovery. No miners were ever in danger at a...
04/28/2019 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Supervisor observed a hot area in the coal berm when winds picked up and fanned the hot coal it caused it to spark and flare up. There were no miners in danger at any time.
02/20/2018 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Some hot coal started smoking in the high wall face. There were never any employees in any danger.
12/23/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mechanic installing wheel on lube truck, wheel slipped and pinched employees left hand between tire and truck body. The third and fourth fingers on the left hand suffered lacerations, requiring stitch...
06/23/2017 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Coal shot was detonated in Pit 2 at 2:30 P.M., shortly after smoke was seen coming from area south of Pit 2 beyond topsoil strip area. CCFD was notified and responded to the fire with mine personnel....
02/22/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost Employee ascending steps to work station and tripped on first step. Employee landed on right hand, spraining wrist. There were no tripping hazards or obstacles present. Because miner was fitted with a...
10/27/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was lowering a 6' ladder into the feeder breaker when he felt pain in his lower back. Miner was seen at the clinic & returned to work w/o restrictions. On 4/11/16, Mine was 1st notified that min...
09/26/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost Keeper bolt on the cylinder pin at the rear of the moldboard broke allowing the pin to work its way out. When the pin fell out, it allowed the moldboard to drop, stopping the motor grader.
09/05/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee entered equipment cab after lunch. In the process of closing the door on the left hand side of the cab, employee placed right hand on the door jamb while reaching for the door with their left...
01/30/2015 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was dismounting a loader when an object struck his hard hat. No medical treatment was required, and miner reported to work for his next scheduled shifts. Dry Fork Mine (DFM) was notified on 2/...
10/29/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Incident at issue did not involve an employee of the operator but rather involved an employee of a contractor working on site. While the operator is not required to file this 7000-1 form, the operator...
07/18/2013 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A passing Union Pacific loaded coal train emitted sparks and ignited a grass fire. There were no injuries or property damage as a result of the fire.
06/05/2013 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Dry Fork was notified today of a possible lumbar spine injury to an EE. Dry Fork Mine does not believe the alleged injury is work relate, Dry Fork Mine is filing this 7000-1 out of abundance of cautio...
12/28/2012 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 32d lost Time is Approximate Employee collapsed while filling out time card in lunchroom at the end of his shift. Employee was non-responsive, pulseless and breathless; CPR was started by crew members. Employe...
08/30/2012 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Grass fire that started on the county road. Fire continued from county road to mine perimeter road on south and east high walls. Fire burned between 800 to 1200 acres.
08/29/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 33d restricted Employee was driving a lube truck on a haul road. He went through a soft spot in the road, which bent the tie rod and damaged the oil pan. The steering wheel turned quickly, the employee's little fin...
02/20/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was re-installing floor grating. Employee caught the tip of his finger between grating pieces. Splitting his finger nail. Nail was removed on 2-25-2012, nail was sutured in place to cover unt...
01/25/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted Employee was lifting a dog bone into place when the lifting chain slipped and the part fell onto the employee's steel toe boot. The employee's toes were lacerated requiring sutures to close.
11/29/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Lifting pump from machine to grab overhead hoist, turned to set down and stumbled. Pump pinched finger against frame of dozer and cut finger.
08/16/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None After stepping off water truck, when standing flat on the ground turned to move left, felt sharp pain across lower back.
03/17/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While changing out an O-ring on a Husco split spool valve on a LeTourneau Loader, the mechanic helper got hydraulic oil in both eyes. Eyes were flushed, EE taken to Gillette optimetric for follow up e...
12/13/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 99d lost While Dry Fork Mine does not believe this incident constitutes an accident under MSHA's regulations or the Mine Act, EE was applying heat and compressed air to a partially frozen water pipe when his l...
05/07/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None This form has been prepared for abatement purposes only. The operator of Dry Fork Mine denies that any reportable event occurred. FIRST AID ONLY - Minor cut R middle finger while installing taper lock...
08/07/2007 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Grass Fire that had flame for more than 30 minutes. The Fire was located in an inactive area of the mine. Haul roads encompassed the entire perimeter of the inactive area. The Fire went to the north...
07/13/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was fueling and lubing the trackhoe, went to add glycol to the radiator (engine was warm) the cap hissed at the operator, burning his wrist. Employee was unable to screw the cap back into pla...
02/21/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 38d lost, 2d restricted Slipped on mud and pulled torch cart over on top of leg. Fracture to lower right leg.
02/21/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None while checking electrical cable- strained lower back
08/25/2005 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None BN Train that was on the main track started a grass fire, that lasted more than 30 minutes. Area that was burned was strip of grass between the main line and Dry Fork Mines rail -loop. No damage to...
03/17/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None OCCURED WHILE CLEARING MATERIAL FROM UNDER THE TAILGATE. TIP OF R INDEX FINGER CRUSHED. WHEN MATERIAL WAS CLEARED FROM AREA TAILGATE DROPPED AND FINGER TIP WAS CRUSHED IN LATCH RESULTED IN A FRACTURE...
03/16/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None ***This is an ammendment to e-doc 10466 may still have more infromation later. cleaning tracks of a dozer with a shovel -felt stinging sensation, finished job. when glove reomved individual could no...
11/03/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE STEPPED OUT OF CAB OF VEHICLE AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING EE TO FALL BACKWARDS ONTO THE FLATBED OF THE TRUCK JAMMING HIS LEFT SHOULDER. THE EE DID NOT REPORT THIS INCIDE NT TO E...
09/09/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE WASHING DOWN THE GALLEYWAY ON CV06 EE SPRAYED A PILE OF COAL WITH A WATER HOSE, AT THE SAME TIME THAT HE SPRAYED A GUST OF WIND CAME UP THE GALLEY. THIS CAUSED COAL TO BE BLOWN INTO HIS EYES. HE...
07/30/2003 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None WHILE PUTTING KEEPER BOLTS ON CUTTING EDGES OF CAT 16-G EE TWISTED CAUSING PAIN. THE EDGES WERE ALREADY BEING HELD IN PLACE. NO INJURY OCCURED JUST A TWISTING MOTION CAUSED BACK PAIN. EE HAS P REVIOUS...
06/25/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None CUT FINGER ON METAL BAND WHILE MOVING DOZER BLADES
04/15/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 98d lost THIS INCIDENT OCCUREED WHEN A FLOATING PLATFORM OVERTURNED. THE EE CLAIMS THAT HE WAS INJURED AS A RESULT. WE BELIEVE THAT THE CONDITION WAS PRE-EXIXTING AND THAT HE WAS NOT INJURED IN THE INC IDENT.
03/28/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 371d lost OILER STEPPED OUT OF LUBE TRK, STEPPED IN HOLE AND SPRAINED HIS ANKLE. A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER THE INITIAL FALL, THE EE STATED THAT HE REINJURED HIS R SHOULDER IN THE FALL. DFM DOES NOT BELEI VE THAT T...
12/23/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost REMOVING BELLY PAN ON CAT D-9 DOZER. LOWERED ONE SIDE OF PAN TO FLOOR, WAS BEATING PIN OUT OF THE OTHER SIDE. WHEN PIN CAME OUT, PAN PINCHED LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE FRAME OF DOZER AND TH E BELLY...
11/02/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 1d restricted WHILE WORKING ON A COAL SHOT EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A OBJECT FROM FROM THE GROUND AND AT THAT TIME HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS THEN TRANSPORTED TO CAMPBELL COUNTY HOSPITAL FOR EVAL...
10/08/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE THROWING CABLE OFF BENCH TWISTED CAUSED MINOR BACK PAIN. BACK DID NOT HURT AT THE TIME. THE NEXT MORNING IT FELT LIKE IT WAS OUT OF PLACE. WENT TO THE CHIROPRACTOR FOR AN ADJUSTMENT.
07/23/2002 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE PURGING LINES WITH GREASE GUN THE AUTOLUBER'S END BLEW OFF CAUSING THE CONTENTS TO SPLASH ON FACE & INTO EYES. SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WERE ALSO WORN AT TIME OF INDIDENT.
03/14/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE OPENING SHOP DOOR, EMPLOYEE CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN DOOR AND FUEL TANK.
01/30/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT EE WAS USING A SET OF CHANNEL LOCK PLIERS TO HOLD A PUNCH. WHEN CO-WORKER STRUCK THE PUNCH WITH A HAMMER, A PIECE OF THE PUNCH FLAKED OFF AND BECAME EMBEDDED IN EE'S RT. IN...
12/11/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None REMOVING DAMAGED HOSE ON HAUL TRUCK- HOSE WAS FRAID- UNABLE TO SEE FRAID SECTION BECAUSE OF DIRT & GRIME. FRAID WIRE PUNCTURED GLOVE INTO PALM OF HAND, PUT ON ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT & BANDA IDS- NO FURTH...