Huff Creek Mine — Accidents

Total: 273 accidents | Fatalities: 5

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/12/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured on the 003 section belt at # 13 crosscut inby spad # 21520. The fall was approx. 8' high X 20' wide X 18' long. The area had been bolted with 5' High tech bolts.
04/21/2006 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal Employee was found pinned between the #4 mobile bridge unit and the section lo-lo conveyor belt structure. He was apparently troubleshooting a report of weak tramming on the left side of the mobile un...
04/20/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted He was installing lo-lo conveyor belt structure on the B-mains belt. The operator of the fork lift being used to install the structure, bumped the structure while employee's finger was in between two...
04/11/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured on the B-mains section in the #4 entry at #52 crosscut. The fall was approx. 20'x20'x12'thick. The area had been supported with 5' high tech bolts and supplemented with 8' super bo...
03/21/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost HE WAS WALKING UP TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK BOUNCED OFF OF THE FRONT MOBILE BRIDGE HOPPER & STRUCK HIS LEFT LEG. HE CONTINUED TO WORK & BEGAN MISSING ON 4/04/06.
03/09/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HIS LIGHT WENT DEAD & HE STEPPED IN A HOLE IN THE MINE FLOOR, TWISTING HIS KNEE.
03/08/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred on the 005 section between #41 & #42 crosscuts in the #1 entry. The fall was approximately 14' x 12' x 6' high. The area had been supported with 5' high tech bolts and supplemente...
03/08/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 209d lost As he was operating a roof bolting machine, he bumped hard into ATRS portion of the machine with his shoulder. He continued to work, but started missing work on August 14,2006 to have rotator cuff sur...
03/01/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured on the 3 north roadway at #40 crosscut. The fall was approx. 20'x20'x6' thick and located in the #4 entry. 5' high tech bolts had been installed and supplemented with 8' super bolt...
02/23/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost Employee was moving gob out of a crosscut with a diesel scoop. The scoop dislodged a piece of victaulic water line which struck the employee on the right arm. The employee started receiving physical t...
02/07/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost While roof bolting, a small piece of rock fell from the roof and struck his nose. He started missing work on 5/15/06 and had cosmetic surgery.
02/07/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall occurred between #4 & #5 entries at crosscut #32 inby spad #24813. The fall was approximately 20' x 10' wide x 5' thick. The area had been supported with 5' high tech bolts and supplemented wit...
01/20/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A small piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him on the nose.
01/19/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was found in the 5 west panel from the #2 entry to #4 entry at spad 24235.
01/13/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 356d lost He was operating a Lo-track and cleaning the bottom on the 7 east belt line when a piece of rock fell from between bolts and struck him.
01/09/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND IN THE #5 ENTRY OUTBY THE #5 SEAL ON 5 NORTH MAINS. THE FALL IS APPROXIMATELY 150' INBY SPAD #9473. THE FALL IS APPROXIMATELY 5' THICK X 20' WIDE X 40' LONG. THE AREA HAD BEEN SU...
12/27/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost Employee stepped into a hole and twisted his ankle.
12/14/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was removing drill steel from a hole in the roof. Two pieces separated and the deepest piece fell from the hole and pinched his finger against the bolt wrench.
12/12/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was pulling structure when a rail slipped from his hand and hit the top of his left foot causig a contusion.
12/06/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the # 1 entry of A Mains panel; inby # 28 crosscut, extending to midway of # 29 crosscut. Fall is approximately 60' long; 18' wide and 7 feet high. The affected area was...
11/29/2005 ELECTRICAL DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 2d restricted He was changing a cell in a scoop battery. When he placed the old cell on the mine floor, fluid splashed up into his eye.
11/23/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A rock fall was discovered int he #5 entry of the Bii Panela: in the #49 crosscut. Fall was approx. 30' x 20' x 8' long. Fall was 4 breaks outby the face of the 005-0 section. The area orignially was...
11/14/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost Employee was in the process of drilling a roof bolt hole when a rib rolled out and struck him. He continued to work and started missing work on 12/19/05.
11/01/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A rock fall was discovered int he #5 entry of the % west Panel; at the #24 crosscut. Fall was approx. 18' wide x 18' long. Height was undetermined. The area had originally been bolted with 5' hi-tech...
10/31/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered int he #4 entry of the 5 west panela; between the #49 and #50 crosscuts, just inby spad 24080. Fall was approx. 70' x 20' x8' long. The area had orignially been bolted with...
10/21/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered between the #39 and #40 crosscuts in the #6 entry of A Mains Panel; inby spad #21153. The fall was approximately 80' long; 20' wide and 8' high. The fall was located in the...
09/07/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost EE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING A DIESEL LO-TRAC, PLACING A MOTOR IN PLACE FOR A FUTURE BELT HEAD DRIVE INSTALLATION. HE GOT AGAINST THE COAL RIB WITH THE LO-TRAC, CAUSING SOME MATERIAL TO FALL FROM...
09/01/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None AS HE WAS HELPING LIFT A RAM JACK FOR A SCOOP INTO THE SCOOP BUCKET, HE GOT HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE JACK AND SCOOP BUCKET. IT RESULTED INTO A FRACTURE AND LACERATION TO THE END OF T...
08/29/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered at the 48th crosscut of the 5 west mains panel in the #3 entry. The fall occurred in the belt entry. The fall is approx 30' l, 20' w and 7' h. The area had been bolted with...
08/22/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A ROOF PLATE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE CONTINUED TO WORK & STARTED MISSING WORK ON 01/13/06.
07/19/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost He felt pain in his shoulder while lifting a 4"" water line.
07/15/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered ont he 5 west belt at #15 crosscut int he #3 entry at spad #2350. The fall was approx. 23' long, 20' wide and 7' high. the area had origninally been bolted with 5' bolts, su...
07/13/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 236d lost WHILE OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER FROM A REMOTE CONTROL, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLT AND RIB AND STRUCK HIM IN THE BACK. IT RESULTED IN 3 FREACTURED VERTEBRAE. IT OCCURRED ON THE...
04/03/2005 ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT ONLY None A FIRE OCCURRED INSIDE OF A COMBINATION POWER CENTER LOCATED AT THE #11 CROSSCUT OF THE 6 NORTH PANEL. THE FIRE WAS CONTAINED INSIDE OF THE POWER TRANSFORMER ENCLOSURE. NO FIRE DAMAGE WAS NOTED OUTS...
03/14/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 34d lost, 97d restricted EE WAS LOSSENING BOLTS ON A BELT FEEDER SPEED REDUCER. AS THE NUT LOSSENED, EE STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL EE HAD SURGERY ON 4-26-05 TO REPAIR A TEAR TO RIGHT ROTATOR CUFF
02/22/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury roof fall was discovered at # 28 crosscut on the A Mains Panel in the # 3 entry (belt entry). The fall was approximately 20' x 20' x 12'(high). The area had been previously bolted with 5'...
02/22/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 250d lost EE WAS POSITIONED ALONG THE RIGHT RIB OF THE #4 ENTRY, WHEN THE RIB ROLLED OFF AND STRUCK EE IN THE BACK, IT RESULTED IN 2 FRACTURED RIBS AND A FRACTURE TO RIGHT HEEL ALONG WITH SOME CONTUSIONS TO HEA...
02/13/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury roof fall was discovered in the #2 entry of the 005-0 section approximately 1 break outby spad #22476. The fall occurred while the mine was idle. The fall was about 6' high, 110' long and...
02/04/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury pillar roof fall occurred in the #4 entry, 1 break inby spad #22474, on the 005-0 section in the A mains panel. The 2 Fletchr mobile roof support machines were caught in the fall but late...
10/29/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE STATED THAT HE AND COWORKER WERE AT THE SURFACE MAINTENANCE SHOP ATTEMPTING TO PULL OFF THE LEFT SIDE DRUMS FROM THE CONTINUOUS MINER. THEY WERE USING PORTA-POWERS (50 TON). THEY HAD A SLEDGE HAM...
10/13/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He stated that after dismounting from battery ram car, he slipped on a loose piece of draw rock ont he mine floor, causing him to fall to the ground. as he was falling, he tried to catch his balance w...
10/05/2004 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL ACCIDENT ONLY None A NON-INJURY PILLAR FALL OCCURRED IN THE #2 ENTRY OF THE 2 LEFT PANEL (MMU 003-0) AT THE #43 CROSSCUT, 1 BREAK INBY SPAD #22337. THE REMOTE-CONTROLLED CONTINUOUS MINER WAS CAUGHT BY THE PILLAR FALL I...
09/29/2004 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 35d lost The results of a lumbar MRI scan showed that employee has substantial lumbar degenerative disc disease at the third, fourth and fifth lumbar levels. He started missing work due to the illness on 9-29-...
09/23/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost EMPLOYEE STATED THAT AS HE WAS WALKING IN #3 ENTRY OF THE 002-0 SECTION, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS IN THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS RIGHT FOREARM. IT CAUSED A LACERAT...
09/08/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered between the #2 and #3 entries, inby spad #22164 in the 1 Rt. Bleeder off of the ""A"" Mains Panel. Fall is approximately 6'x 20'x 50'. The area was originally bolted with 5'...
09/08/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered between the #2 and #3 entries, in the second crosscut outby spad # 22164 in the 1 Rt. Bleeder off of the ""A"" Mains Panel. Fall is approximately 6'x20'x50'. The area was or...
09/08/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED BETWEEN THE #2 AND #3 ENTRIES, JUST OUTBY SPAD 22164 IN THE 1 RT BLEEDER OFF OF THE ""A"" MAINS PANEL. FALL IS APPROXIMATELY 6' X 20' X 50'. THE AREA WAS ORIGINALLY BOLTED W...
09/07/2004 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 31d lost AFTER HAVING DEGENERATIVE BACK PAIN, EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING PRESENCE OF DEGENERATIVE PROBLEMS AT BOTH L4 & L5 DISC LEVEL WITH A RT. L5 DISC FRAGMENT INTO THE RT. S1 NERVE ROOT. HE DID NOT RE...
08/19/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered on the 3 North Panel at #45 crosscut, between #2 and #3 entries. The fall was adjacent to spad #17447. The fall was approximately 6' high, 20' wide and 45' long. The area ha...
08/18/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He stated that he was attempting to take down the roof bolter cable that was hung on the mine roof by nylon rope hangers. After not being able to get one of the hangers loose, he took a utility belt k...