Emerald Mine No 1 — Accidents

Total: 1,154 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
09/01/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Elevator would come to the bottom landing slow, would time out, and then return to the top landing on inspection speed. Schindler was called and adjusted the Vane Leveling switch for the bottom landin...
08/28/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost Employee was disconnecting battery leads to work on contactors of a Mantrip. While holding the lid up on the batteries, the lid slipped and fell onto his left forearm.
08/21/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred on the North East #5 entry at 38 room. The fall was approximately 20 feet long x 9 feet high. No one was injured, the ventilation and escapeways were not affected. The fall was da...
08/20/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing bits on the shearer and a small rock fell from between the shields striking the employee on the top of his hard hat. The clip on the hard hat adjustment liner caused a laceration...
08/17/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost The employee was greasing the belt drive at the preparation plant clean coal silo and tripped on an air hose. The employee fell, lacerating the end of his left middle and ring finger. Sutures were not...
08/15/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost Employee was struck on top of the head by a rock that fell from between two roof support straps while roof bolting.
08/15/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost The EE was throwing a rail track switch,the end of the handle made contact below his rt.knee. The EE cont'd to work full duty and on 10/02/12 an MRI revealed a meniscus tear to his knee. Working 39yrs...
08/15/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #1 Elevator would stop 1 foot short of the landing. The car would not return to the top. EE found dirt in the bottom door track preventing the bottom door from closing all the way. This caused a p...
08/10/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost A hi-pressure hose, that was fully engaged caused the EE to be pushed against the long wall face. The EE sustained a dislocated right shoulder and a laceration ti his left hand that required 12 suture...
08/03/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None #1 Elevator was out of service from 3:39 PM to 6:30 PM, no individuals were on the elevator at the time. Schindler was notified and adjusted/cleaned the K-switches. The elevator was back in service at...
08/02/2012 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury fall of rib/brow at 35 x-cut along the D mains Section return air course. The fall was not above the anchor bolts. The fall did effect the ventilation and escapeway by damaging an overcas...
08/01/2012 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None A face ignition occurred on the E-2 Longwall at 12:10pm. The power was de-energized and all government agencies were notified.
07/26/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Shearer operator was trimming the top and a small piece of sandstone flew from the cutter head, requiring five (5) sutures. Employee was wearing gloves.
07/21/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Took the #1 Elevator out of Service to shorten the car hoist ropes. Shortened the ropes and replaced two buffer switches. Tested the car and returned to service at 12:30pm. This was scheduled maintena...
07/14/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator car would not leave the top landing. The brakes would pick up (release), but the car would not lower. Car drifted up and sat on CW buffers. Shindler was called. MSHA was called at 10:28....
07/11/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None A noise was reported in the #1 elevator. The compensating chain was contacting the floor. While attempting to correct the problem, the bracket that attaches the compensating chain broke. Clevises were...
07/09/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Inspector was inspecting the #1 Elevator and noticed a guide roller wearing uneven. (The roller was installed 2 hrs. prior). Two workers attempted to adjust the guide, but the adjustmen bolt broke. Sh...
07/09/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None During a daily inspection an EE found one roller guide assembly was off the guide rail. Elevator was removed from service at 2:45am. Shindler was notified. MSHA & DEP were notified. Shindler EE arrive...
07/07/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was prying a loose rock on the haulage and a small piece fell striking his right little finger, causing a laceration to his finger. The employee had first aid administered and completed h...
07/04/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 91d lost The track crew was preparing to lay track on a continuous mining section. The injured employee was handling the track ties when he slipped and fell to the ground. He tried to brace himself with his ri...
06/04/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Reported that the #1 elevator was running on inspection speed and was stopping high on the bottom landing. Elevator was taken out of service at 8:00 a.m. Schindler arrived for service and replaced br...
05/07/2012 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None An ignition occurred on the E-3 section at 2:07 am. The power was de-energized and all government agencies were notified.
04/16/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #1 elevator was out of service and no one was on the elevator. It was determined by Schindler elevator service that the brake needed cleaned and adjusted. The car was put back in service at 7:40 p...
04/09/2012 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None A face ignition occurred on the D-Bleeder section at 11:15 pm. The power was de-energized and all government agencies were notified.
04/07/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #1 elevator was out of service and a person was on the elevator from 4:00 pm to 4:27 pm on 4/7/12. It was determined that the elevator door was not completely closed. Cleaning and inspection by Sc...
03/26/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was disconnecting a 2-inch hose from a shield that was not pressurized. The hose was bent and when the hose was removed from the connection, it sprung back striking the employee's upper lip,...
03/16/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None On 3/16/12 the EE slipped while climbing from a scoop, striking his right chest area on the scoop tire. The EE continued to work and requested a follow-up exam. The exam. and x-ray on 3/26/12 showed a...
03/14/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost Employee was walking at the slope bottom, he caught his foot on a track switch throw causing him to fall to the ground striking and injuring his left shoulder.
03/12/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None A condition was observed that the compensating chains on the No. 8 elevator were contacting water in the bottom pit when the car was in motion. The elevator car was removed from service until the wate...
02/23/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #1 elevator was taken out of service fro bad bearings found in the tail sheave of the govenor rope pulley. The elevator was out of service from 9:15 pm on 2/23/12 until 12:30 pm 2/24/12 when the r...
02/22/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was attempting to change a return roller on the east corridor belt. While taking the belt roller off, he caught his left pinky finger between a pipe coupler and the roller.
02/21/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost The employee was attempting to push the edge of a large rock into the feeder after it had been loaded by the scoop. The rock slid into the feeder catching his thumb between the feeder and the rock, re...
02/17/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 113d lost The EE was dragging water hose up the slope when he slipped and fell twisting his right knee. The EE was taken off work on 2/18/12 due to tear found in his knee.
01/19/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 94d lost The employee was removing a drill steel from the hole drilled in the top and felt pain in his left shoulder. The employee completed his shift and continued working his regular schedule. Periodic pain...
01/15/2012 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None This is to confirm that the claimant has accepted a lump sum to resolve the medical and indemnity portions of his pending hearing loss case.
01/11/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was installing a connector into the end of his roof bolt drill steel. When tapping the end of the connector with a hammer, the connector flew out striking his upper lip, 4-sutures were re...
01/06/2012 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 33d lost EE was performing normal duties. He finished his shift and a report only incident was completed, stating that he felt pain in his right knee. MRI on 2/2/12 showed a subchondral cyst in right medial fe...
01/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost While installing rib pins, the employee struck his left knee against the bolter. He felt pain and tightness in his knee. The employee finished his shift and continued to work his regular job. Upon fur...
01/03/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None No. 8 Elevator was out of service for a period of time exceeding 30 minutes. The car was not leveling at the bottom landing. The leveling switch was adjusted, the car was tested and placed back in ser...
12/24/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While walking in calf high water, employee slipped on a discharge pipe and fell to the ground. During the fall the employee used his right hand to catch himself on the ground. This fall resulted in a...
12/14/2011 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 39d lost EE stepped off his scoop and felt left knee pain. Finishing his shift, a report only incident was completed. EE continued working with slight pain and requested an examination. MRI on 1/16/12 diagnose...
12/08/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was operating the tailgate end of the shearer when a piece of rock fell striking the drum which then struck him on the left index finger causing a laceration requiring 4 sutures.
11/30/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost He was moving a jack hammer to another location, and felt pain in his lower back. he is diagnosed with low back strain.
11/29/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost He was holding an end of a tie when the jack kicked out causing the rail to fall and catch his right hand between the tie and the mine floor causing a simple fracture to the right index and middle fin...
11/28/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost He was walking on the section when he stepped in a hole and felt pain in his right hip and lower back. He is diagnosed with a lumbar strain.
11/24/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 149d lost On 11/24/12 the ee was dragging a charger cable to put a jeep on charger and felt pain in his right shoulder. The ee continued to work regular duties. An MRI 2/27/12 diagnosed a right shoulder rotator...
11/17/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost Employee was slabbing an area in 4 entry from 38-39 room on the right side of the entry. He had advanced approximately 50 feet when piece of rock fell from the overhanging brow. The piece measured 20'...
11/05/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 160d lost He was changing bits on the tailgate end of the longwall shearer when a piece of rock fell from between the tip of the shield and the face striking him on the head and knocking him into the panline. h...
11/03/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was guiding a scoop operator when he inadvertently placed his left foot under the tire of the scoop causing a simple fracture to the middle toe of his left foot.
11/02/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost He was in the process of attaching a chain to the cable bogies, when he slipped and fell causing pain in his right bicep. He continued to work at his regular duties. He went to a physician and was dia...