Emerald Mine No 1 — Accidents

Total: 1,154 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/20/2008 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost He was walking to the longwall face when he felt pain in his right foot. He continued to work at his regular duties and went to a physician on 1/31/08. He was diagnosed with a stress fracture to the r...
01/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost Employee was placing a large piece of C channel in place and felt a pain in his lower back. Off work as of 2/8/08.
01/13/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost He was standing on a small ladder, tightening a roof truss, when a piece of rock began to fall. As he stepped down from the ladder he twisted his left ankle causing a strain to the left ankle.
01/11/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Schindler Elevator Company was performing the required 60 day test on the #8 elevator. The elevator safeties failed to completely set during the test. The elevator was taken out of service @11:25 am....
01/07/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was advancing the #3 longwall shield when a chain became caught in the relay bar. A piece of chain broke off and struck him in the right chin causing a laceration requiring 3 sutures.
01/07/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 71d lost, 278d restricted He was riding in a mantrip that slid and collided with a motor at the end of the track in the D Mains section. He continued to work at his regular duties. He eventually went to a physician and was rem...
12/12/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was using a razor knife to trim back to conduit on a cable, the knife slipped and he lacerated his left hand which required 2 sutures.
12/07/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost He was walking along the loading machine when a piece of rock fell from the roof. When he moved out of the way he fell and struck his right index finger against the loading machine which caused a frac...
12/04/2007 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 93d lost He was walking to the bottom after overtime and stepped on a rail twisting his right foot. He continued to work at his regular duties. He eventually went to a physician and was taken off work on 2/7/0...
11/24/2007 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 38d lost He stepped into the conveyor and slipped and felt pain in his right knee. He continued to work at his regular duties and eventually went to a pysician. He was removed from work on 1/22/08 for repair f...
11/16/2007 MACHINERY ACCIDENT ONLY None Lost Allegheny Power at #7 Substation at approx 5:19pm. The diesel backup failed to start and the mine was evacuated. Power was restored to the #7 Substation at 6:51pm. The #7 fan was started on elect...
11/14/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost He was lifting the miner cable out of a cable hanger and felt pain in his abdomen. He continued to work at his regular duties until 11/20/07, when he was removed from work for hernia repair sugery.
11/09/2007 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was operating a haulage vehicle that collided with a miner dolly causing him to strike the right side of his face on a sander lever creating a laceration requiring 8 sutures. no lost work days.
11/08/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 142d lost He was getting in and out of scoop, felt pain in his lower back. Diagnosed with lower back strain.
11/04/2007 ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT ONLY None The electrical power was interrupted to the #8 fan for a period of time exceeding 15 minutes. All individuals were evacuated according to law. The power was restored and a special exam was conducted a...
11/03/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Pulled down area of rib. When turning to leave area of rib, a piece of rock fell causing him to cut his finger. The injured was then sent to the hospital to receive 6 stitches on his right ring finger...
10/31/2007 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The # 8 elevator was out of service for a period of time exceeding 30 minutes due to the malfunction of the RO coil @ 8:48 AM. The RO coil was replaced and the elevator was placed back in service @ 10...
10/17/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost He was moving rollers out of the walkway when a pile of rollers rolled down and struck him on the left foot causing soft tissue injury to the left foot.
10/04/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost He was exiting a haulage vehicle to open the air doors and felt a pop in his left knee. He continued to work at his regular duties but his knee continued to bother him. He eventually went to a physici...
09/27/2007 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #8 portal elevator went down approx 4:30 PM. A bad RO coil was the problem, which was replaced. The elevator was tested and returned to service at approx 5:32 PM.
09/14/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost Man was kneeling down to begin working on shear at LW face. A rock fell out of the roof & struck him in his right leg.
09/08/2007 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The number 1 elevator was staying in inspection mode and not working properly at approx. 4:40 pm. It would go down to the bottom and come directly back up. It then started working correctly at approx....
09/05/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 178d lost He was lifting oil cans and felt pain in his upper left arm. He continued to work at his regular duties until 9/24/2007 when he was removed from work for a possible rotator cuff injury. He is schedule...
09/05/2007 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The no. 1 elevator went down at approx. 3:50 am. The cable on the return cam wasn't pulling back all of the way. It was adjusted to correct the problem.
09/05/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost Standing beside miner when rock fell hitting him on head causing him to fall and hit head.
09/04/2007 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost Injured employee was standing by rib & piece of rock fell & struck him on the right foot. He was located in a cross cut & was not performing any specific mining task at the time of injury.
09/04/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost Employee was cleaning slope area near the mouth when he slipped on coal and twisted his lower back.
08/31/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 191d restricted He was assisting while installing a Kennedy door. The lental fell and caught his left index finger between the frame and the lental causing a laceration requiring 4 sutures.
08/31/2007 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost Employee was walking up steps to the 3rd floor when he heard & felt his left knee ""click"". He was not carrying anything at the time and the footing conditions were normal.
08/29/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 114d lost He was assisting while removing a pump from the SPWA pit. The pump was submerged in mud and he felt pain in his left lower back. He was diagnosed with lower back strain.
08/28/2007 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #8 elevator went down from 8:18 am until 10:35 am. Landing switches at the top & bottom were adjusted. The elevator was then reinspected by the electrictions and by the PA dept. It passed inspecti...
08/27/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was standing beside the continuous miner when a strap extension fell from the strap jacks and struck him on the left forearm causing a laceration requiring 5 sutures.
08/24/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost He was assisting the tailgate side shearer operator while turning the shearer drum to change cutting bits and felt pain in his right shoulder. He was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain.
08/23/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost He was installing a bolt when a piece of draw rock fell out and struck him on the head and neck causing a slight concussion.
08/22/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost While pumping cribs-EE stepped backwards onto 2-1 1/4 poly stickliner twisting his left ankle. Surgery was required on left ankle to place back in socket.
08/18/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 42d lost, 14d restricted He was clearing a rib roll; he picked up some large rocks and felt pain in his stomach. He is diagnosed with an umbilical hernia.
08/15/2007 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 52d lost Walking B-6 belt while making a pre-shift examination. He states that he did not trip, slip or twist his right knee but felt pain. He continued to perform his regular duties until October 9, 2007 when...
08/09/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost He was spreading out belt structure for a belt move when he felt pain in his abdomen. He is diagnosed with an umbilical hernia.
08/01/2007 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 313d lost He crossed in front of the #23 shield as it was activated to move. The shield moved forward and caught his right leg below the knee between the shield pontoon and the conveyor causing a crushing injur...
07/30/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 114d lost He was taking down a ventilation tube when a piece of rock fell striking the tube. He felt pain in his left shoulder when the rock jarred the tube. He is diagnosed with a left shoulder strain.
07/28/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 101d lost He was shoveling a coal pile on the 9th floor of the batch weigh building. He felt pain in his lower back; diagnosed with strain to his lower back.
07/27/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was getting into the operator's compartment of the shuttle car when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him on the top of the left hand, causing a laceration requiring 2 sutures.
07/24/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost He was walking back to the continuous mining machine from the loading machine when a piece of rock fell from between the straps striking him on the head and neck causing strain and contusion.
07/23/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 139d lost Changing grease bucket in the Alpine miner, when he climbed down he slipped and strained his right shoulder.
07/23/2007 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #1 elevator was removed from service after the bottom door switch failed. Schindler was called and the switch was repaired. The elevator was out of service for a period of time exceeding 30 minute...
07/22/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 188d lost Employee was injured in July but did not miss work. The first day she missed was Sept 11, 2007. She was walking along B-5 belt & slipped, spraining her wrist & hitting her left knee.
07/20/2007 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 12d lost Carrying jack back to motor and felt pain in his left knee. He went to a physician and is diagnosed with end stage degenerative change of the left knee. The diagnosis is enclosed. Please consider this...
07/18/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was by the continuous miner while the machine was cutting coal. A piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him on the top of the left hand and the head. He required 4 sutures in the cut on the t...
07/10/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 198d lost He was in the process of placing a strap on the cm strap holder, when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him on the right side of the head, he was diagnosed with a slight concussion.
07/09/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost He was examining the #2 entry in D mains. When exiting the entry he fell and struck his lower back and right elbow. He was diagnosed with a lower back strain.