Emerald Mine No 1 — Accidents

Total: 1,154 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/06/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was exiting his vehicle and slipped on the ice in the parking lot. The employee caught himself with his left hand and received a laceration on the knuckle of his little finger that required s...
01/29/2014 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost The wheel of a loaded refuge chamber struck employee and pinned his ankle against the rib. He was diagnosed with a fracture to the right ankle.
01/28/2014 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was pulled through a high air pressure regulator while doing an examination. After pain continued, employee was checked on 02/04/2014. X-rays revealed fractures to his #8 and #9 ribs
01/19/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 230d lost A triangular piece of sandstone fell striking employee on the left hip. After an MRI revealed the employee has a possible stress fracture to the hip, he was taken off work.
01/14/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Left thumb was pinched between SCSR and slate bar while adjusting forks on fork scoop causing a simple fracture to his left thumb
01/10/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 53d lost Employee tripped on uneven bottom on beltline striking right index finger on roller and cradle
01/07/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator car stopped 85 feet from the top landing. The car was moved to the top landing within 15 minutes. The actuator for the slack rope switch was bent.The actuator was straightened, sheaves an...
01/07/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 187d lost While doing a weekly fireboss examination employee felt a strain in his left knee. Employee had previous degeneration and multiple operations on this knee.
01/06/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost The employee's left foot got stuck in the mud while closing the Kennedy Doors and fell causing him to strain his left ankle.
01/05/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost While stepping out of a truck, at the Electrician's Shop, the employee slipped on ice and felt a strain in his groin. The employee's first day off due to this injury was 03/10/2014 for hernia surgery.
01/03/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #8 elevator was out of service for a period of time exceeding 30 minutes due to a bottom door lock fault. The elevator was tested after repairs were made prior to returning to service at 8:05am.
12/05/2013 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None At 7:10 pm an ignition occurred at the face of #3 entry between 76 and 77 crosscuts in the D1 section where the 14ED25 miner was cutting coal. An orange flame approx. 2 feet long appeared in the upper...
12/04/2013 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None At 10:43 pm an ignition occurred at the face of #3 entry between 76 and 77 crosscuts in the D1 section where the 14ED25 miner was cutting coal. An orange flame approx. 2 feet long appeared in the uppe...
11/26/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Removed the #8 elevator from service at 10:45 am. Replaced the govenor rope. Tested and returned the car to service at 1:25pm.
11/23/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in the D Bleeder section at #88 crosscut 3 left entry at 2 room. The fall was 10 feet above the anchorage point where it appeared that a slip occurred with laminated shale.
11/20/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in the D Bleeder section in the 1 left entry intersection just outby the #8 bleeder shaft. The fall was 1 to 12 feet above the anchorage point where it appeared that a slip occurr...
11/19/2013 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 143d lost While passing through a man door, employee felt a pop in his knee.
10/30/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee fell off ladder
10/21/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 234d lost While operating a scoop, employee felt strain in back/neck when his back was jarred while traveling over crib.
10/21/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost The employee was bolting on the miner and a piece of rock fell from the top striking him on the nose.
10/04/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Was working on putting a shuttle car conveyor chain back together. Co-worker was tightening come-a-long. The chain attached to the flight (not the come-a-long chain) broke loose striking employee in...
09/13/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 84d lost The employee was trimming the top when a piece of rock came out of the top from the head to the last strap. The piece of rock rolled back and struck the miner causing a smaller piece of rock to break...
09/12/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was assisting in removing a pan wall when one panel became stuck due to being wedged. As he went to unwedge it, the panel released catching his hand between two panels causing a laceratio...
09/09/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #1 Elevator was stopped at the top of the landing and could not be called to the bottom. The computer room operator was contacted at 12:25 AM. The computer room operator then contacted EE around 1...
09/06/2013 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 142d lost The employee was walking to refill a rock duster when he stepped on a rock twisting his right ankle.
09/05/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 220d lost While installing truss bolts the injured was pushing a drill steel in a hole when he felt discomfort in his right shoulder. After a doctor's exam and a MRI it was determined that the injured has degen...
09/04/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was attempting to disengage the toggle switch on the miner that controls the hydraulic oil suction function. As he reached out he accidentally scraped his right hand across a strap plate;...
08/29/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost The employee was putting a drill steel in when a piece of top fell out and struck his right thumb.
08/21/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 78d lost The employee stepped out of the mantrip and felt a discomfort in his right knee. As he put pressure on it he felt the discomfort extend from his right knee down to his right foot.
08/20/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost The employee was shoveling debris out of a manhole on Northeast Corridor at 3 Room. While he was shoveling, he felt a strain/pain in his lower back.
08/17/2013 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 136d lost The employee had just finished scaling down loose rib when a piece of rock fell from the rib striking his left arm/wrist causing a laceration and bruising.
08/17/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #1 elevator lost control power at 10:55 p.m. EE, an electrician was dispatched to the #1 elevator and troubleshoot the issue. He did not find any defective equipment or components during his tro...
08/12/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured was dragging a rockdust hose when he slipped on a wet walkway. As he fell he reached out with his right hand to brace himself. When he hit the ground his right hand contacted an old roof s...
08/02/2013 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A fire on the Load center in the E Mains section was reported at 5:40 am by a fireboss. The fire was extinguished using fire hose on a beltline fire tap, a fire car, and smothering with rock dust.
08/02/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in the C4 Longwall section in the # 7 crosscut 2-3 entry. The fall measured 12 to 14 feet above the anchorage point.
07/30/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Slipped and fell causing a contusion to lumbar back and abrasion to right flank
07/28/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was bolting on the miner. The drill steel came around as it rotated and slapped him in the right hand pinching it between the drill steel and the miner causing a laceration that required 6 sutures.
07/22/2013 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost Employee was walking to hang a cable and stepped on a rock causing him to roll his right foot. Employee received a simple fracture of the fifth toe on the right foot.
07/21/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee stepped in a hole with slick bottom. He lost his balance and when he fell heard a pop in his right knee. He felt some immediate pain.
07/19/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 235d lost Employee was struck by a rock measuring 2' x 2' x 4"" thick fell from the top hitting him on the back of his left leg between the calf and foot causing a compound fracture to the left leg.
07/17/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost Employee received a tear/rupture to his right bicep dragging a ventilation tube to the face.
07/16/2013 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost Employee was carrying pump parts back and forth in back bleeder when a 6"" air line broke striking him and knocking him into roof support pumpable pier. Received pain to his head, neck, and back when...
07/16/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost Employee was struck on his left foot by a rock (approx. 18"" x 25"" x 3 1/2"" thick) weighing approx 50 lbs. from the roof. He received a fracture of the 4th toe and 7 sutures to the 4th toe.
07/15/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At 8:05am the #1 elevator car had left the bottom landing and traveled about a foot. Nobody was on the car. There was a problem with the DB contactor. The defective component was replaced, the car was...
07/11/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 77d lost Employee received a compound fracture and 8 stitches to his right middle finger when he caught his hand between the bolter head an the mast as it dropped.
07/05/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The # 1 elevator was taken out of service at 10:15am for scheduled maintenance. The govenor rope was changed and the car was returned to service at 1:15pm.
06/25/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #8 Elevator stopped within 12 inches of the top landing with one passenger on the car. The car showed overspeed fault. The rope gripper set and locked the car out on fault. The passenger was stuck...
06/17/2013 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was setting up his work area to begin pumping grout. He had to join two pieces of pipe together. He was walking to where the poly was. There was a water pipe about 2 1/2' above the ground. EE leane...
06/17/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #8 Elevator was removed from service at 2:45 PM. The bottom door lock failed. The bottom door lock was replace and then the car was tested. It returned to service at 4:45 PM.
06/16/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred at the intersection of E. Corridor #1 entry and C-Mains #2 entry at 60 x-cut of E. Corridor. The fall was approx. 10'-12' high across the intersection. There were no injuries. The...