Eagle Creek No 5 Mine — Accidents

Total: 20 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/26/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost EE was traveling down an embankment from Eagle creek #5 came into at right hand curve and turned over.
11/08/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 170d lost Operator trammed over a rock, causing dozer to shift. Causing pain in lower back.
08/23/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was investigating a truck fuel leak when his left knee contacted the turbo causing a burn. Employee did not report incident until 08/25/2014 and refused medical attention. Because of no medic...
07/21/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Mechanic and Foreman were attempting to change out a 992G tooth. While striking the tooth to free it, a shard of metal broke free from the hammer and struck the fueler in the neck.
07/16/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 239d lost Operator stated he had neck pain and numbness in his left arm.
05/05/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Welder was working on tracks for a D10 dozer when a seal blew out of track pin and oil struck welder in the face
03/21/2014 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Caterpillar D11 Dozer was engulfed in flames. No injuries to Operator
03/06/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 260d lost Parts runner was attempting to remove parts from bed of pickup and strained his shoulder.
10/02/2012 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Foreman started a D11 dozer prior to the start of the shift to warm up the equipment for the operator. When he returned with the fueler, the equipment was in flames.
09/29/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 11d restricted Mechanic was climbing onto a Cat D11 Dozer when his foot slipped off of the foot step and he fell landing on his right foot slanted inward.
08/23/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost While opening the magazine door the top lock stuck EE pushed on the top of the door and bumped the bottom of the door with his left foot at the same time He then felt a pain(burning) in his lower abdo...
11/29/2010 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Operator was pushing with a Cat D9 dozer when smoke started from the engine compartment. Operator turned off machine, called for assistance from foreman. Both tried to extinguish the fire but could n...
10/14/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost Foreman was struck by a metal shard in the cheek and eye when aligning and hammering a hardbar pin on a dozer.
08/23/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Operator/Fueler was attempting to put antifreeze into equipment, when he missed the opening for the radiator and the antifreeze splashed on him.
06/04/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Operator was operating a loader on the upper stockton coal pit, when he became light headed and hot. The operator stopped the loader and stepped out onto the cat walk to get some fresh air. At this...
05/08/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost Operator was climbing down a ladder on the side of his loader when he felt a strong pull in his leg. Pain continued and operator was transported to the hospital for an examination and Dr. review.
03/31/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost Operator was pulling coal from pit floor when the loader bucket came into contact with solid ground causing the operator to lunge forward. Operator complained of neck and back pain and was transporte...
09/11/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 106d lost Jerked neck while taking a drink while tramming Excavator. He did not seek medical attention or miss work until 9/13/2008.
09/28/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost EE EXITING GUARD POST AND TRIPPED ON THE SECOND STEP.
07/27/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 112d lost EMPLOYEE TRIPPED AND FELL HITTING HIS KNEE ON A ROCK, BRUISED KNEE.