Lower War Eagle — Accidents

Total: 159 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/23/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was holding a new knee pad attempting to cut part of the knee pad off. EE was sitting down during this process and the knife slipped which resulted in the EE cutting self causing a laceration which...
11/12/2018 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was roof bolting in the No. 1 entry. EE stepped on a piece of draw rock. The draw rock cut through the bottom of EE's boot. EE received a laceration on the bottom of EE's foot. EE received 3 stitch...
10/31/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE was hanging cables throughout the shift. During the shift EE states felt a tightening in the groin area. This incident was not reportable until EE was placed on restricted duty on 11/7/2018.
08/06/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 58d restricted EE was spotting roof bolt and adjusted roof plate with hand causing the plate to smash EE's index finger against damaged plate and roof. EE is scheduled for surgery to repair EE's left index finger t...
06/04/2018 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was sanding on a ride prepping it for paint. EE felt like EE had dust in EE's eye. EE went and had EE's eye checked and found out that EE had an infection and a laceration. EE was put on an antibio...
05/09/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted EE stated that EE was throwing glue from the offside of the RB machine to the operator side. EE states EE felt a pop and pain in EE's right shoulder. EE is currently on restricted duty.
02/28/2018 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 33d restricted EE was working on a rock duster machine. The auger had become locked up. EE attempted to free the auger with a screwdriver but the screwdriver kept slipping. The EE thinking the machine was off tried...
02/24/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was bolting in the No.2 Entry on the No.1 section. EE was installing the fourth row of bolts when a piece of draw rock fell from the top striking the EE on the left forearm which resulted in a lace...
01/03/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE was hand loading roof-bolt plates into scoop bucket. EE finished loading the plates and went back to the section. EE was exiting the scoop and felt pain in the lower lumbar region. This incident di...
12/11/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE was unloading a retrieval rope by self out of a scoop bucket into the E Sled. EE states EE felt a pull in left shoulder.
12/05/2017 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 77d lost Employee was dropping the bolter cable, the operator turned the reel on pulling the cable down striking employee on the left side and pushing employee into the rib hurting right shoulder.
11/09/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was loading plates onto the R/B Machine, during this process EE states felt a sharp pain in the center of abdomen.
10/20/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 21d restricted EE was kneeled down driving insert in ripper head of miner. A piece of draw rock fell between bolts hitting EE in EE's lower right leg resulting in a fracture to the tibia.
10/13/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 49d restricted EE was in the process of hanging roof bolter cable. As EE started hanging the cable, the cable reel was engaged. The cable struck EE in the legs knocking EE to the ground. This was not reportable unt...
10/09/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury roof fall occurred on the #3 section at approximately 22:00 on 10/9/17. The fall occurred in the neutral #3 entry in the intersection of Spad 8709 nine cross cuts outby the feeder line. T...
09/14/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 17d lost, 12d restricted EE was pulling curtain that was covered in mud. EE is complaining of pain in their back and groin area.
09/09/2017 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE was picking up pin supplies with scoop. EE put down pressure on the scoop bucket to pick up Roof Bolts. During this process an hydraulic hose burst, spraying the EE in the face and eyes.
08/26/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 88d lost EE was running a s/c. The s/c ran out of cable. EE parked the piece of equipment and went to see if anyone else needed help. During this process the EE was struck in the middle of EE's back, hip, and...
08/23/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost EE sat down on a Blue Wolf container. The container had Blue Wolf on the top of it. The Blue Wolf soaked through the EE's clothing causing a reaction to the EE's skin.
08/04/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non injury roof fall accident occurred @ approximately 2120 hours on 08/04/2017. The roof fall occurred on #3 section in the #5 heading in-by spad #8115 on the left side lift of the MRS which pulled...
08/01/2017 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 476d lost EE was in process of pulling miner cable back. During this process, the rib corner fell out striking the EE and pushing the EE against the pan of the miner.
07/28/2017 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 122d lost EE was hauling to the #1 entry. EE was adjusting curtain. EE claims back was hurting. This 7000-1 is being reported due to the ten day time frame. This 7000-1 could possibly be amended or rescinded at...
07/26/2017 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 208d lost, 12d restricted EE was bolting on #2 section on the #5 Heading at survey station 8456 on the left curtain side of the bolter. EE was installing second bolt in the third row. During this process a rib rolled striking...
07/19/2017 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 74d lost, 57d restricted EE was walking towards the rear of the continuous miner checking the center line when a piece of rib rolled out striking EE on leg.
05/09/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EE was trying to get an 8'x4'x 5"" rock off of the continuous miner. EE grabbed the rock with hands and was trying to help the continuous miner operator remove the rock. During this process the EE sta...
04/22/2017 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee switched out with the other roof bolter operator when a piece of drill steel came apart, bounced and hit the drill pot when the steel hit the employee in the mouth which resulted in tooth bei...
04/21/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 476d lost EE was loading bolt plates. EE felt a pull in groin area. EE was seen on 04/22/2017 in the ER where there wasn't a diagnosis and nothing found. EE continued to work. This became reportable as of 08/1...
03/24/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury fall has occurred in the No.6 entry of the Southeast Submains at Cross-Cut No.11, one break inby Spad NO.7943. This fall measures approximately 5'thick x 25'long x 20'wide and extends int...
03/20/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 96d lost EE was working on the Continuous Miner. EE was using a sledge hammer to strike against a pin. EE felt a pop in left shoulder area. This became reportable when EE began to miss work on 03/24/2017.
03/05/2017 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost EE had knelt down in a location where a solid block stopping use to be. Two of the blocks were still hanging from the top. The two blocks became dislodged striking the EE on the left ankle.
02/24/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 241d lost EE was picking up a piece of metal and felt something pull in their lower back
02/07/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee tripped on a pile of gunite. EE put hand down to catch self as ee was falling and got cut by a rock.
01/27/2017 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 17d lost EE was operating Roof Bolter. EE lost suction on side of the machine. EE was in the process of trying to regain suction. EE requested for the pin partners assistance. EE asked the pin partner to apply...
01/20/2017 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was awarded occupational illness.
12/12/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost EE was removing guard from miner when one of the other shields fell and caught EE's thumb between guard.
11/11/2016 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 328d lost Employee was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in the form of desiccation. The operator received medical evidence on 11/11/16.
11/11/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was changing out a conveyor motor when the slate bar ee was using slipped striking ee in the mouth causing a laceration to upper lip.
11/01/2016 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 311d lost Employee was walking down slope when EE felt a pain in the left knee. Employee continued to work. The operator received notification that the employee was scheduled to have the meniscus repaired on 12...
10/03/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss.
09/15/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost Employee was moving the continuous miner power cable out of the way of the continuous miner. The mine floor was wet and ee slipped and twisted right knee. ***Employee did not start missing days away...
09/14/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was unhooking the continuous miner cable from a rope hanger when the continuous miner cable slipped. The caused the ""S"" hook on the rope hanger to puncture left hand.
09/06/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost EE was walking around miner and was in the process of dropping the line curtain and installing a pogo stick for ventilation control purposes when a piece of draw rock fell striking EE on neck and ba...
08/31/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was carrying a 42"" top roller. EE slipped on the track and strained a muscle in EE's chest trying to hold on to the roller.
08/31/2016 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking down the entry and walked into a piece of rock that was hanging down from the mine roof causing a laceration to left ear.
08/23/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 372d lost Employee was trying to scale a piece of loose rock from the mine roof. The piece of loose rock was partially held up by a roof bolt plate. The employee strained back while trying to scale down the pie...
08/06/2016 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was cutting angle brackets when hot slag entered ear. Employee continued to work until 12-16-16 when employee was taken away from work.
07/20/2016 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was trying to remove roof bolter cable from underneath rock when EE received an apparent electrical shock.
06/17/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 426d lost Employee's hand was caught between airlock doors. EE never missed work until June 27, 2016 shift.
06/10/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost Employee slipped on muddy floor conditions and twisted right knee. *** Employee continued working regularly scheduled shifts until 9/28/2016 when EE was taken off work.
05/05/2016 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 447d lost Employee was diagnosed with multifocal degenerative changes.