Justice #1 — Accidents

Total: 373 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
04/29/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF 3'X 8' METAL THAT WAS LODGED IN THE FEEDER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GLORY HOLE. HE REACHED THROUGH THE INSPECTION DOOR TO CUT ON THE RT. SIDE OF THE METAL; IT WAS UNDER TEN...
04/26/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING IN THE HEADGATE ENTRY. HE WAS DRILLING FOR A RIB BOLT WHEN A ROCK APPROX. 2'X 2'X 3"" FELL FROM THE TOP & STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT ARM & THE FORCE FROM THE WEIGHT CAUSED HIS ARM TO...
04/21/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost EE WAS OPERATING THE #2 15 TON BROOKVILLE LOCOMOTIVE WITH NO SUPPLY CARS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. HE WAS TRAVELING OUTBY UNDER THE #10 BELTLINE WHEN A PIECE OF CHAIN LINK FENCE GUARDING CAUGHT UND...
04/16/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 177d lost Employee was hanging cable and slipped in the mud when he twisted his right knee. His first day away from work was Aug. 28.
03/04/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Member was using slate bar to pry rock. The bar slipped landing on his right hand causing a laceration. Sutures were required.
03/03/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON 3/3/05 AT THE JUSTICE MINE. THE FALL MEASURED 100' X 20' X 6-8'. IT WAS APPROX 7,000' FROM THE ACTIVE FACE. THERE WAS NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED
03/02/2005 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE & co-workers were in the process of cleaning rock off of the LW head drive. Member was lying on his belly with upper body positioned under the #2 LW shield. A rock approx 8"" x 6"" x 1/2"" fell off...
03/01/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered at the justice mine on 3/1/05 at 4:45 am. the fall was discovered at #4 belt, #4 entry, 20 feet outby spad #468. the fall measured 25'x20' an unknown height. the fall will n...
02/23/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 88d lost EE & co-workers were in the process of relocating 8"" nyepak waterline to allow water to pump out of longwall gob system to water sealed area of mine. While lifting line to install gripper coupling EE...
02/20/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A co-worker was rolling a rock. The rock caught EE's right thumb between another rock. His finger became smashed between the rocks and was cut. He received stitches and also had a hairline fracture.
02/07/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Justice mine discovered an unplanned roof fall on 2-7-05 on the tailgate section, #3 entry at spad #2910. The fall measured 80' length 20' in width and the height is unknown. the fall was 1,100 feet f...
01/31/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was removing rock from the #7 head rock box when a piece of rock he had lifted shifted and slid onto his finger. He was transported to Boone Memorial where he received stitches.
01/31/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 246d lost Injured was tightening bolt on brake head of #00-5 man Brookeville mantrip when he slipped on mine floor causing rt wrist to become fouled between brake head & frame of mantrip. He was brought outside...
01/26/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 53d lost Injured had just completed servicing scrapers on the #8 belt head and was walking toward the track entry. As he walked behind the belt take-up he stepped on a piece of conveyer belting that was laying...
01/12/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 93d lost, 6d restricted Employee was walking through the last open crosscut towards the active longwall face when he slipped in mud and water, causing him to do a split with his right knee buckling under him. He was transpor...
12/30/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None ON DECEMBER 30, 2004 THE JUSTICE NO. 1 ELEVATOR WAS DOWN DUE TO A GROUND IN THE SYSTEM, APPROX 102 MIN.
12/22/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was putting forms on truck dump resulting in a strain to his back.
11/26/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None ON NOVEMBER 26, 2004 JUSTICE MINE HAD AN ELEVATOR MALFUNCTION. THE ELEVATOR WAS DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 101 MINUTES DUE TO ICE ON THE DOOR SWITCH.
10/28/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE ELEVATOR AT THE JUSTICE NO.1 MINE WAS DOWN FOR APPROX. 110 MINS DUE TO A BOLT MISSING FROM A BRACKET IN THE OUTER DOOR.
10/26/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was servicing the scoop. He was picking up an acetylene bottle when it slipped and smashed his finger. He received stitches in his left index finger.
10/09/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EE WAS OPERATING THE 12 CM IN THE #2 ENTRY. HE STEPPED OVER TO THE MIDDLE OF THE ENTRY TO CHECK THE CENTER LINE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL MEASURING 5' X 3' X 2"" TO 3"". THE ROCK STRUCK HIM IN THE HEA...
10/07/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None On Oct 7, 2004 justic no.1 mine had an unplanned roof fall at approx. 4:30 am. the fall measure 30'x20'x6'. the fall will be rehabilitated./
09/30/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost IE was plumbing under sectional bathhouse, hit elbow on ground resulting in a puncture wound to right arm.
09/24/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost He operated shuttle car in #3 heading when the accident occurred. He struck a depression in the roadway causing him to strike his head against shuttle car canopy. Transported to surface then hospital,...
09/19/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE ELEVATOR AT THE JUSTICE MINE WAS DOWN FOR APPROX. 45 MINUTES DUE TO THE INSIDE CAR DOOR NOT BEING CLOSED ALL THE WAY. IT VIBRATED AND THE SWITCH OPENED.
09/14/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS BUILDING A CRIB WHEN A ROCK APPROXIMATELY 3' ROUND, 0-4"" THICK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FACE HITTING HIM OVER THE EYE AND NOSE.
09/08/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 191d lost Unloading ram jack for supply car.he was guiding end of ramjack his left hand when weight of ram jack shifted toward mine floor his hand was caught between ramjack & sharp jugged rock.size is 78""long...
09/07/2004 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was pulling a dead mantrip when the chain broke under stree striking ee above the left eye.
08/27/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None On August 27, 2004 an unplanned roof fall was discovered at the Justice No. 1 Mine. It was discovered during the weekly exam of the bleeder system. The fall size is unknown. The fall is in the # 1 ent...
08/07/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE ELEVATOR AT THE JUSTICE MINE WAS DOWN FOR APPROX. 120 MINUTES DUE TO WIRE BURNT OFF POWER POLE.
08/04/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was making a cable splice on the continuous miner with a utility knife. He cut his left thumb and received stitches.
07/29/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred at the justice mine tailgate section No. 4 entry Bk 116 to 117. The fall measured 20' by 18' by 7'. The date and time of this fall is unknown. It was discovered 7/29/04...
07/29/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cutting to the head. A piece of draw rock came off the end of the drum striking member's right index finger. Employee was wearing fingerless metacarpal gloves. EE received sutures.
06/24/2004 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost EE WAS WALKING BY THE PANEL OF THE FEEDER AND STATED THAT HE SLIPPED/TRIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT HAND IN THE PANEL, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL BURN. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO CAMC GENERAL AN...
06/14/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE ELEVATOR AT THE JUSTICE MINE WAS DOWN FOR APPROX. 270 MINUTES DUE TO THE BOTTOM DOOR SWITCH BEING GROUNDED.
05/29/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was picking the mantrip back onto the track when his right middle finger got mashed between the jack bar and mantrip. He returned to work on June 2, 2004 due to his 6/3 work schedule. No scheduled...
05/28/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE ELEVATOR AT THE JUSTICE MINE WAS DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 119 MINUTES. THE POWER WAS OFF. IT CAUSED THE ELEVATOR CALL SWITCH TO GROUND AND PUT IT IN STOP.
05/20/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None ON 5/20/2004 THE ELEVATOR AT THE JUSTICE MINE WAS DOWN FOR APPROX. 45 MINUTES DUE TO THE TERMINAL END WAS BURNED OFF AND GROUNDED. THIS WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AT APPROX. 4...
05/19/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator at the Justice mine was down for approx 139 minutes due to the grounded tree and door switch on the bottom of the mine door.
05/18/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE ELEVATOR AT THE JUSTICE MINE WAS DOWN FOR APPROX. 112 MINUTES AND AGAIN TO CARRY OVER ON 5/19/04 FOR 360 MINUTES DUE TO GROUNDED CONTROL TREE TO THE SWITCHES ON THE BOTTOM.
05/03/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS USING A CHAIN RATCHET TO PUT THE RAM ON PONTUNE WHEN THE RAM TWISTED CAUSING THE CHAIN TO COME LOOSE FROM THE HOOK. IT BACKLASHED AND STRUCK EE IN THE RIGHT FINGER CAUSING A HAIRLINE FRACTURE.
05/03/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None On May 3, 2004 an unplanned roof fall occurred on the tailgate section in the #2 entry spad brk #121. The fall measured 50' by 20' by 20'.
04/20/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS MAKING A BELT SPLICE ON #9 BELT. HE SLIPPED AND PLACED HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE NAILBOARD TO CATCH HIMSELF, WHEN ANOTHER EE HIT HIS RIGHT THUMB WITH A FLEXCO HAMMER.
04/15/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS KNOCKING DOWN A STOPPING WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER. HE KNOCKED THE TOP HALF OUT AND STOPPED TO CLEAN HIS GLASSES. HE REMOVED HIS GLOVES AND GLASSES. HE PUT HIS LEFT HAND ON TOP OF THE SOLID BLOCKS A...
04/12/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED MEASURING APPROX. 125' X 24' X 20'. THE FALL OCCURRED FROM FOOTAGE MARK 1850 INBY THE FACE. THE AREA WAS INITIALLY BOLTED WITH 5&6 TORQUE TENSION BOLTS, 8""&14"" CABL...
04/08/2004 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was standing approx 20' out by the tailpiece at the face phone watching the tailpiece. He had his left hand on the monorail when a piece of rock fell striking his left hand. His hand was cut and he...
04/02/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING STRINGS FROM BELT STRUCTURE. HE PULLED TOO HARD ON THE KNIFE AND IT SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT FOREARM. HE RECEIVED 8 STITCHES OUTSIDE OF HIS ARM AND 2 INSIDE.
03/22/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 310d lost EMPLOYEE'S MANTRIP HAD GOTTEN OFF TRACK. HE REMEMBERS ATTEMPTING TO JACK THE CAR BACK ON TRACK. THE BAR MUST HAVE SLIPPED, HITTING HIM IN THE JAW.
03/19/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None On March 19, 2004 an unplanned roof fall occurred at the justice no. 1 mine. The fall measured to be 120' by 20' by 12'. the fall was at 8HG 1-2 entry spad 618 Brk #7.
02/26/2004 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE TAKING DOWN A KENNEDY STOPPING, EMPLOYEE PULLED THE LAST PANEL AGAINST THE RIB. A ROCK RIB ROLL FELL STRIKING THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD ON DOWN TO HIS ARM AND FINALLY LANDING ON HIS LEFT LOWER L...