Lightfoot No. 2A Mine — Accidents

Total: 229 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/17/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was walking beside a scoop, he tripped and fell into the blade of a bow saw lying on the scoop. The fall resulted in a laceration of the top part of his left hand requiring stitches.
02/01/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in the last open x-cut in #5 entry, measuring 120'x18'x10' thick. Area was bolted with 3/4""x72"" tension rebar with T3 roof channels on 42"" ctr's. 2-10' long cable bolts are b...
01/05/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 90d lost Employee was changing crawler take-up on Joy 14CM15 miner. The gathering head pan was chained up. He placed himself under the gathering head pan to push take-up in place with his feet. The chain broke...
12/07/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was hanging a ventilation curtain and cut his left middle finger, requiring stitches, on a CAB brattice hanger.
11/08/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee was drilling mine roof, while changing drill steel a piece of rock with a sharp edge fell striking his right arm in the fold of the elbow requiring sutures.
10/13/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured in a 3-way intersection in #1 entry at spad no. 11248, measuring 150' x 20' x 12' thick. The area was roof bolted with 3/4"" x 6' tension rebar roof bolts with several 10' long ca...
10/12/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured in a 4-way intersection measuring 70' x 20' x 12' thick. The area was roof bolted with 3/4"" x 6' tension rebar roof bolts with a few 8' to 12' long combination roof bolts supplem...
10/12/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 53d lost EE was cutting metal band on a pallet of Heintzmann jacks. When the band was cut, ajack rolled off the pile and struck his left foot.
10/11/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in a 4-way intersection at spad no. 11278 measuring 60' x 20' x 12' in thickness. The area was bolted with 3/4"" x 6' tension roof bolts. At least 8 - 10' long cable bolts were...
09/26/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EE was pushing/installing a 16 foot cable roof bolt when he felt pain in his right shoulder.
09/21/2011 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 92d lost EE was operating roof the bolter on the operator side, standing on ground. The operator man-up platform, which was chained up, fell striking his left knee.
08/26/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred 50 feet inby spad no. 11201 in the #5 entry in a four way intersection. The roof fall measured 40' x 20' x 10' to 12' in thickness. The area was roof bolted with 3/4"" dia. by 7...
08/15/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EE alleged experiencing stomach muscle strain after lifting on roof bolter T-Bar. Did not start missing work until 8/18/11.
08/04/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred 120' inby spad #11035 in crosscut between #5 & #6 intake entries. The fall measured 50' x 20' x 6' thick and was bolted with 6' long by 3/4"" dia. tension rebar roof bolts. The...
07/21/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred 300' outby spad No. 10952 in the return air course. The fall measured 30'x 20'x 10' thick and was roof bolted with 3/4"" dia., 6' long tension rebar roof bolts with 8""x8"" plate...
07/18/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was repairing the high voltage cable after a copper theft at the surface substation. He dropped the PLM coupler and mashed both thumbs.
07/06/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in an intake aircourse near spad No. 10819. The fall measured 120 ft. in length, 20 ft. in width and 9 ft. in thickness. The area was roof bolted with 3/4"" diameter 6 ft. and 8...
06/17/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost A rock fell from the mine roof, striking the ATRS of the Fletcher roof bolter. When the rock hit the ATRS, employee was positioned near the rear of the bolter. The rock falling onto the machine, boun...
05/24/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost EE picked up a bag of rock dust, twisted to put on Boss Hoss. Alleged pain in his lower back. E-Doc #14116925 that was submitted 5/10/11 for alleged back injury on 4/28/11 was determined by Workers...
05/06/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE slipped and fell on mine floor from conveyor boom of shuttle car.
05/03/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EE was drilling a hole for a roof bolt when a piece of rock fell and hit his right forearm.
04/28/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE ALLEGES he was traveling thur a man door and tripped, then fell and ALLEGES a back injury.
04/27/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was drilling mine roof, a piece of rock hit drill steel and caused steel to come out of drill chuck. The drill steel struck his left forearm. He continued working his regular scheduled shift thru...
03/30/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was moving roof bolt resin when a rock fell and struck him on his head and back. He returned to work on 3/31/11 but did not return to work on 4/4/11 due to injury.
02/16/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall measured 12'long x 16' wide x 6' thick occurred in the #6 entry in the escapeway between cuts 188 & 189, 3600' outby the face area. The area was bolted with 6' tension rebar bolts and sup...
02/02/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost EE was loading supplies on the roof bolter, when a rock fell, striking him on top of head and shoulder.
01/19/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee ""ALLEGES"" that while hanging a miner cable some foreign material (rock dust) fell into his right eye. Subsequent investigation revealed the employee actually had rust in his eye from an of...
01/18/2011 OTHER ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None EE filed an ALLEDGED Occupational Pneumoconoiosis Claim on 1/18/11. Received notice on 4/8/11 of Claim No. 2011003387.
01/08/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost EE was operating the left side of the roof bolter when a rock fell from the roof and struck his right ankle.
01/05/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 112d lost EE felt pain in his lower right groin area when he stepped off the roof bolter he was operating. He continued working until 4:00 pm, end of shift and worked the next day, his last day worked 1/6/11.
11/30/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was assisting a co-worker to attach a belt tool trailer to a battery operated ride at break No. 41 on No. 7 roadway. While co-worker was moving the ride, EE was struck by the ride resulting in co...
11/04/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall measuring 120' x 19' x 10' thick occured at spad # 10952 in the return air course. The area was bolted with 6' tension rebar bolts.
09/21/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost EE was lifting a rock that was hung between tailpiece and feeder and felt pain in the groin area. His first day missing work was 9/28/10.
09/14/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost EE was operating the continuous miner when a piece of rock (12""x16""x4"" thick) struck his right arm above his elbow.
09/01/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 206d lost EE ""ALLEGEDLY"" stated that while drilling the first of two holes for a 5 foot rib strap, he experienced pain in his lower back. He continued working the remainder of the shift and worked thru 9/10/...
06/05/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was installing a roof bolt and lowered the roof bolter drill pot down on his right foot.
05/27/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was painting the center line on the mine roof from the top of the roof bolter when he lost his footing/balance and fell to the mine floor. Received laceration on head requiring sutures.
05/27/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was spot bolting near No. 6 belt drive when a piece of rock between two existing roof bolts fell and struck his head and left shoulder.
05/06/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was drilling roof in No. 3 right break when a rock, 12""x12""x2"" thick fell striking and cutting his right arm.
02/25/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost EE started to drill a roof bolt hole and the drill steel kicked out and struck his left hand.
02/23/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 165d lost EE was operating the roof bolter when a rock fell and struck his left forearm and wrist. Last day worked 2/25/10.
02/22/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost EE was assisting in the installation of rib boards when a piece of coal and rock 1.5' x 1.5' x 5"" thick fell striking his right shoulder, neck and head.
02/19/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall measuring 50' x 18' x 8' to 10' thick occurred in the last open crosscut of #5 entry. The area was roof bolted with 3/4"" dia. x 6' and 8' long tensioned rebar bolts. A roof bolter cable...
01/29/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost EE was making a shuttle car cable splice, stepped in a hole and allegedly twisted his right knee. His first day missing work was 2/6/10.
01/25/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was walking in front of the section power center, tripped on the shuttle car power cable. In an attempt to avoid falling, his left foot became lodged along the miner cable. The fall restulted in...
01/07/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured in the intake air course measuring 50' x 18' x 2' to 3' thick. The area was bolted with 48"" fully grouted bolts. The fall will not be cleaned up and has been breakered off.
01/06/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 83d lost EE was installing the outer bolt of the last row in No. 1 entry when a piece of rock 2' x 4' x 4"" thick fell on his back.
12/28/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 107d lost Employee stepped off the rear end of the Fletcher track roof bolter and apparently twisted/injured his right knee. He continued working and his last day worked was 12/30/09.
12/16/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was assisting co-worker in installation of a Flexco belt splice. While driving fastener rivets, he struck his left ring finger with a hammer.
12/03/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 148d lost Employee was operating a shuttle car and allegedly ran over a rock or hit a hole in the mine floor, resulting in his head striking the shuttle car canopy.