Eagle #1 — Accidents

Total: 86 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
09/20/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was installing drill wrench on his steel, the wrench slipped off striking his left hand, causing his thumb to be dislocated.
07/26/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was pulling rubber coating off of shuttle car cable. While ee was pulling his channel locks slipped striking himself in the mouth.
06/21/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE, was attempting to remove a piece of loose rock, from around and roof bolt. The rock fell out hitting EE, on his left hand causing 1 inch laceration, on his left hand.
05/10/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee was roof bolting on MMU 004-0 in the #4 entry. While putting up his inside bolt a piece of rock fell measuring 39"" x 26"" x 6"" came inside the man-up striking employee in his left leg, caus...
04/23/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 93d lost Employee was standing in the #3 entry when the shuttle car started up the cable, struck him in the back causing him to fall on his back.
04/20/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 144d lost Employee was installing rib straps on MMU 004-0. While making a sudden turn, he felt a burning sensation in his lower back on 4/20/12. On 6/8/12 his back was hurting so he went home early. That aftern...
04/17/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Roof Bolter operator was bolting top in the #1,entry while removing his drill steel a piece of rock fell measuring 17""x13""x4"" thick. The rock struck the victim on the left wrist causing a laceratio...
02/02/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Working on the starter box and while standing on a rubber mat, when turning his feet slipped on the wet mat and he pulled a muscle in the back of his left leg.
12/30/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost While lifting miner cable experienced back pain that extended down his legs. Employee continued working until 01-03-2012.
12/10/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Victim was removing rock from the continuous miner when a piece of rock fell between the bolts and struck him in the left shoulder and neck.
11/30/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While cutting a one ton bag of rock dust into the scoop bucket the ram pushed back and pinched the left index finger between the ram and the scoop bucket as the rock dust entered the scoop bucket.
09/15/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Helping make a shuttle car splice. Cut his left index finger.
09/07/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 113d lost Walking by belt feeder, tripped and fell on left knee - twisting knee
08/23/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted While installing roof bolts, he stepped forward to insert glue in the hole and twisted his knee.
08/23/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost While pulling rock off of the Continuous Miner with the scoop, the rock broke and landed in the scoop bucket bouncing the scoop operator (victim) against the roof.
08/18/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Victim was cutting a clip off the belt when he slipped and the knife cut his hand.
08/10/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Cut outside of thumb while making a cable splice.
07/12/2011 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 35d restricted Holding a board over a kettle bottom for the other bolt operator to bolt up. When the stab jack on the machine was set, it pushed the board against the roof pinching the victims finger
06/27/2011 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL FATALITY Fatal Victim was cleaning rocks and coal to set timbers along a rib line. The rib and brow fell crushing the miner. The brow measured approximately 100"" long by 32"" thick, by 37"" tall.
06/10/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Shoveling belt - Twisted back while throwing material onto the belt
04/01/2011 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE stated: After getting off mantrip and walking approximately 15 feet, stepped on rock injuring his ankle. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006092.
02/17/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was making a splice on a continuous miner cable. While stricking the anvel, a piece of the hammer chipped off and went into his wrist.
02/16/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 2d restricted Miner was installing the last row of bolts in #6 rt. While pulling a piece of rock in the face, the rib brow on the left side of the entry fell, hitting him on the rt. ankle.
02/02/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE turned corner in shuttle car hitting rib, straining his neck. Injury resulted in application of cervical collar. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006096.
12/17/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was struck by a piece of roof rock that fell on roof bolter and slid down his knee. Injury resulted in miner treated and required to ambulate on crutches. This report is being generated under prote...
11/16/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was plastering a stopping while standing on a bucket. Fell off bucket twisting his knee. Injury resulted in miner treated and required to ambulate on crutches. This report is being generated under...
11/08/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was pulling feeder cable and hit knuckle on hanging first aid box. Injury resulted in miner treated and ambulating on crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9...
11/05/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Rock fell from the roof while swinging the drill arm on the bolter. The rock struck the miner on the right elbow resulting in a laceration.
10/25/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE fell and landed on his hand. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006085.
10/20/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was pulling a piece of loose roof rock, when the piece fell, pushed slate bar into right knee. Injury resulted in the application of a knee immobilizer brace and crutches. This report is being gene...
10/16/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was raising up 4"" aquamine waterline, line broke hitting employee in left arm. Injury resulted in splint to left hand and thumb. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation...
10/16/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE wiped eye with shirt sleeve, got something in his eye. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicine and removal of foreign object. This report is being generated under protest to termina...
10/12/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING OUTSIDE AROUND THE MINE AREA WHEN A DRILL POT HIT HIS HAND AND INJURED HIS LEFT THUMB. HE WENT TO APPALACHIAN HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT, WAS SEEN AND RELEASED.
10/02/2010 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was building a ventilation stopping, piece of sealant blew in his right eye. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicine. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citat...
09/29/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was putting up roof bolt, a rock 2' X 3"" X 3"" fell on arm and leg. Injuries resulted in application of splint and sling. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #900608...
09/22/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was tramming scoop through water hole, timber came in deck hitting left leg. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006080.
08/28/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was driving #3 shuttle car back to the feeder. The back wheel guard came off striking him in the head, neck and right shoulder. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9...
08/03/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 36d lost, 74d restricted Working the ratchet on a chain hoist when ratchet broke and the chain wrapped around his arm NOTE: EE worked did not file the inital incident report with the company until 8/12/2010. EE continued t...
07/28/2010 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 3d lost EE experienced chest pains. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006095.
07/23/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was installing corner bolt, bolt wrench came out of head, struck him in upper right eye and forehead area. Injuries resulted in medical treatment with intravenous antibiotic treatment. This report...
06/08/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 35d lost, 120d restricted Employee (Miner Operator) was cutting in #3 Entry on the 003 section. The continuous miner had dislodged a roof bolts while traming to the face. The result was that a piece of rock secured by the bo...
05/19/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was welding on section feeder without a hood. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicines. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006077.
05/18/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 2d restricted While Traming a scoop, the scoop hit a hole in the roadway and threw the scoop operator into the canopy of the scoop.
03/03/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 13d restricted Injured was with crew loading belt structure into scoop bucket. When EE twisted his body his foot remained stuck in approx. 8"" of mud, twisting his left knee.
03/02/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was changing batteries on scoop, fell and hit his shoulder. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006074.
11/28/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE got out of scoop to check pumps, lost footing on slick bottom. Injury resulted in knee immobilizer and crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006032.
11/22/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was hanging miner cable. Jumped up to hang cable, came down and turned his ankle. Injury resulted in an aircast on his left ankle. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation...
11/16/2009 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE has 10% pulmonary function impairment attributable to occupational pneumoconiosis. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006072.
11/16/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was walking around feeder and tripped on feeder cable hitting his forearm on the feeder. Injury resulted in application of sling. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation...
10/23/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 66d restricted Man trip traveling to surface. Individual was riding in the back of the man trip. Just as the man trip went under overcast, he was distracted by putting his glasses on. He struck his head on the overc...