Enlow Fork Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,235 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/09/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was bolting on the side of the miner when a piece of rock fell from the roof striking the employee on the right side of the face resulting in nine stitches to a cut below his right eye.
11/07/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost Was heating and bending roof bolts into hooks to drag track rails with. Felt a pain in his right hip area. Started missing work on 11/11/2013.
10/31/2013 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Was walking belt and bent over to examine the bottom belt. When he stood back up he ran into an 8"" water line that crossed the belt and fractured his nose.
10/22/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall 16 feet long 16 feet wide above the bolt anchors in the number 9 entry at 84 crosscut in a 4 way intersection. Ventilation was not affected. Passage was affected but the number 9 entry is...
10/17/2013 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Three inch metal water line slid down the slope, knocking the injured to the slope floor. Injured suffered bruises to the back and shoulder. He also had abrasions on his left ear that required 3 sutur...
10/15/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 176d lost Was helping remove a steel stuck in rib when he felt pop in his right shoulder. He didn't report it to anybody til next day. Doctor did MRI and removed from work on 10/28/2013.
10/07/2013 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None 6 worn and 1 missing miner bit and two sprays not working properly contributed to a dust ignition that lasted for 2 or 3 seconds in the E-26 section.
10/02/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 88d lost Employee was picking up a ventilation tube when he lost his balance. In trying to regain his balance he grabbed the rib protector that at the time was being lowered causing fractures to the ring and m...
10/01/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost Employee was changing drawbars from 4 foot to 8 foot when the drawbar slipped and fell on to his right wrist causing a fracture.
09/19/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost Walking out of face and stepped over a rock, slipped, fell and fracture his left ankle.
09/17/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost employee was hanging wet, muddy canvas in a 8 1/2' high face area and felt a pain in his groin. hernia
09/15/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost Two employees were lifting a flipper plate on the longwall with two slate bars. One slate slipped and caused all the weight to pinch the employee's right ring finger and fracture the tip. Started miss...
09/12/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None ENLOW #1 ELEVATOR WENT DOWN WITH NO ONE ON BOARD. MECHANIC HAD TO CLEAR FAULT ON MAIN DRIVE TO GET IT TO RUN.
09/11/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee stepped onto duckbill of 630 scoop with a 15' X 4"" steel I beam at hip height, he slipped and fell cutting his finger on beam. (required stitches)
08/28/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost WAS RETRIEVING A ROOF STRAP FROM TOP OF MINER WHEN THE SUMPING MINER SQUEEZED HIS FOOT BETWEEN THE BOOM AND MINER FRAME. STARTED MISSING WORK ON08/29/2013.
08/28/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The relay switch at the East Finley elevator was changed out.
08/23/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 231d lost was carrying belt structure and went back to get another piece and stepped in soft mud twisting his right knee. started missing work on 08/27/2013.
08/21/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE WAS DIAGNOISED WITH COAL MINER PNEUMOCONIOSIS
08/21/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH COAL MINER PNEUMOCONIOSIS
08/21/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH COAL MINER PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
08/21/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH COAL MINER PNEUMOCONIOSIS
08/15/2013 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 116d lost was picking up a rock dust bag to fill rock duster, slipped on rock and felt pop in back. started missing work on 08/21/2013
08/14/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted employee was putting Inbed structure together when he mashed the tip of his left thumb, A bone chip was found and was removed 8/16/13 and he received stitches.
08/02/2013 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost A chute was lifted by overhead crane with wire chokers & clevis's, chute was lowered back to the bottom to reattach chokers to adjust angle. The employee was inside the chute passing the chokers acros...
07/24/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 218d lost Employee was removing tubes when he fell, striking him on his left arm area, which caused him to fall over the tube laying behind him on the ground. As he was falling his hand struck the ground, he fe...
07/19/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 198d lost Employee was traveling on the haulage when his motor lost power and the brakes locked up. The sudden stop caused him to feel a pain in his neck. Lost Time effective 4/28/14.
07/10/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost Employee was walking down the pan line slipped and fell and felt pain in his right knee. Employee continued to work until 12/5/2013. Employee started missing work on 12/5/2013.
07/10/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost Was removing belt structure on the f-22 longwall when he stepped in a muddy hole and slipped causing his knee to twist. Worked until 10/16/2013 and then started missing work.
07/02/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 19d lost, 20d restricted Employee states he felt pain in his stomach/groin area when lifting vulcanized press parts from a flat car on 7/2/13. Medical treatment was obtained but this did not become a reportable accident unti...
06/25/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 254d lost Employee was walking along E track between 66 and 67 block, tripped and fell striking his left knee and left elbow against the mine floor.
06/21/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking near the end of the track and tripped over the rail causing him to fall. The employee put out his hand to attempt to break his fall and injured his left thumb. X-rays taken at the...
06/05/2013 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentionally mined into an uncharted well on the E-24 Longwall face. No Damage.
05/16/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost Employee was carrying two cribs on his right shoulder when he felt a pop behind his knee. He started missing work thru doctor availability and MRI on 05/30/2013.
05/14/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 96d lost He was hosing out drip pan on head of 3 north #1 while standing on a step ladder and fell on his left shoulder when he lost control of the hose and was hit in the face.
05/13/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 4d restricted Employee slipped on wet concrete and injured back
05/09/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Chain guide used for opening and closing the elevator doors broke off and was replaced.
05/07/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 182d lost Employee was struck by shotcrete falling from the roof.
05/02/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted Employee stated that he tripped striking his left hand against a rib pin plate and pie pan causing a laceration requiring 8 stitches.
04/23/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost Employee was bending over toward his right side to pick up two standards, one in each hand he felt pain in the right side of his back. He did not start missing work until 05/06/2013.
04/22/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None ELEVATOR STOPPED ABOUT 50 FEET DOWN IN THE EAST FINLEY SHAFT. Mechanic reset govenor switch. Person on board less than 20 minutes.
04/16/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted employee was using a longwall chisel to remove staple off of hose, using a 32 oz hammer with his right hand striking chisel in his left hand he removed the staple and struck his left thumb. (distal ph...
04/12/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 225d lost Employee was shoveling on the E-24 Beltline when she felt pain in her lower left back and upper leg. Started missing work on 7/10/2013.
04/10/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee had the Hi-lift Jack under bed rail to take slack out of the belt chain .After the belt chain was adjusted he began to lower the jack. The handle from the jack struck him under his right jaw....
03/25/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Had an electrical problem with elevator at Pleasant Grove Portal. Changed electrical control switch.
03/25/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Had an electrical issue with the elevator at the Pleasant Grove Portal. Changed control switch.
03/22/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was carrying materials down 14 degree slope from mine car to bottom station. He slipped and his ankle rolled. He was evaluated at the hospital and diagnosed with a bone fracture to his foot an...
03/22/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 281d lost Walking down entry stepped on the edge of a depression and rolled his right ankle.
03/15/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 3d restricted Employee got foot caught in hoist drum cog.
02/22/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost Working in muddy conditions. Employee began missing work on 7/10/13 due to a torn meniscus and will be having surgery sometime next week.
02/07/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 279d lost Employee was trapped between the conveyor chain and the boom of the continuous miner located in the 3 north mains section. Employee has mass trauma and multiple fractures and was transported by life f...