Mach #1 Mine — Accidents

Total: 519 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
09/30/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 187d lost IE was at the NEM Winch installation site when the NEM Belt was started. IE reached up to touch the bottom belt (for an undetermined reason). IE's right hand was pulled into the bottom roller and caug...
09/26/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost IE was walking from the #3 Entry face and tripped over some gob. IE twisted left knee. IE continued to work until 10/4/2021. Removed from work by medical on 10/5/2021 pending MRI. Safety dept notified...
09/23/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE and a bolting partner were dropping the bolter cable. The cable slipped through EE's hands and slid down arms striking them in the mouth. This resulted in a broken tooth.
09/18/2021 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost IE was installing the last bottom roller for a belt move. A boat winch is used to raise the lower belt. The IE released the boat winch and winch handle struck EE's hand resulting in a fracture small f...
09/15/2021 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 87d lost IE was operating a roof bolter installing a rib angle pin. When pushing the bolt up and into the drill hole, IE felt a ""pop"" in their left shoulder.
09/12/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost IE was uninstalling the roof jacks around a refuge chamber in preparation for moving the chamber. The roof jack had 2-crib blocks on top. While removing the crib block, IE's right middle and ring fing...
09/07/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost IE was prepping to remove a tail drive cover. IE picked up a piece of metal to toss to the side. IE struck hand against a piece of rack bar. Right ring finger was caught between the pieces of metal re...
09/05/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Tailgate egress is blocked. Tailgate blockage plan has been implemented. Last shield on tailgate is inside the coal block 4-6 feet making it difficult to ""hole out"". Excessive rock is sloughing into...
08/31/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost IE was operating a skid steer on the refuse pile. IE was traveling from the plant to the refuse pile. The skid steer slid into a dozer rut and caused a jarring action injuring back.
08/25/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was removing broken shear bits from the LW drum with a hammer and chisel. IE was struck in the left forearm by a piece of metal causing a laceration. Medical has determined on 1/10/2022 the IE has...
08/25/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost IE was operating a mini trac to get a pallet of block. IE scooped up a loose cable bolt as well. The loose cable bolt end swung around and struck IE's left forearm. This caused a laceration requiring...
08/21/2021 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost IE was operating a bolter. IE rested drill steel on foot and proceeded to drop the drill pod. The drill pod struck the steel and smashed EE's foot causing a contusion. (X-rays Negative)
08/17/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost IE was loading supplies onto EE's bolter and strained EE's abdomen on the left side. IE received medical treatment on 10.21.2021 and was removed from work for hernia surgery.
08/09/2021 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 30d lost On 8/9/2021, IE informed Mach HR/Safety of increasing pain in both wrists. IE believes this illness is due to continual exposure to IE's work duties and history. These duties include continual and rep...
08/06/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost While loading a relay bar extension onto the LW Shear, IE felt a pain in left forearm. IE has been unable to lift objects with left arm since this injury. IE has been removed from work by Medical unti...
07/25/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at HG-14 XC 110 Travelway and Primary Escapeway. This fall impeded travel in the primary escapeway from the HG-14 CM Section. The Phase 1 action plan has been submi...
07/21/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost IE was driving ""Boomer"" rings in to a longwall shield leg with a hammer. IE missed striking the ring and struck right index finger causing a laceration to EE's index finger.
07/07/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 210d lost IE was helping to move a metal top deck panel (24""x 24""x 2"") and felt a pain in their lower back. IE sought treatment on 7/16/2021.
06/29/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred in the HG-13 Longwall Belt/Escapeway, Entry 1, XC-35. This fall impeded egress from the LW Face to the secondary escapeway. The action plan has been submitted, appr...
06/23/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost IE was changing a hydraulic hose on a shuttle car. While pulling on the hose, EE's right index finger popped a couple times and EE continued to have a burning sensation in the right wrist. IE was remo...
06/22/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost IE was building steel sets. EE pulled on an I-Beam and felt a strain in EE's abdomen. IE was diagnosed and treated for a hernia on 9/14/2021.
05/03/2021 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost IE was working on a foot switch for a shuttle car. As EE stood up, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back that migrated to EE's right side.
04/01/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost IE was pushing on a power supply on the LW face. IE slipped on the relay bar causing them to fall. IE strained right shoulder trying to catch themselves.
03/30/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost The IE was helping change rollers on the No. 2 Refuse belt. The IE was struck in left knee when a new roller was thrown under the belt.
03/03/2021 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 98d lost IE contacted HR on 3/3/2021 to notify management of pain in EE's right shoulder. IE believes the pain is a result of EE's continual exposure to repetitive motions due to EE's job duties as a roof bolt...
01/05/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 68d lost IE was installing 72"" belt structure and felt a strain in neck and right shoulder with tingling and numbness. Initially a First Aid incident on 1/5/2021. IE received medical treatment (surgery) on 6/...
12/21/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost IE was carrying water line around the section feeder. IE felt a ""pop"" in IE's left knee. Initially, a File Only modified to a LTA on 1/20/2021 when a torn meniscus was discovered requiring surgery.
12/08/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost IE stated was cleaning the dust collector box on the roof bolter and felt a strain in the right shoulder. IE reported the injury to management on 12/11/2020.
11/06/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 86d lost IE was going to the section Power Center to unlatch a power receptacle. IE tripped over power cables entering the area of the PC. IE fell causing a contusion to left shoulder. A follow visit to a medi...
10/29/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost IE was hanging miner cable and strained lower back. Employee's low back started hurting later in the shift while driving shuttle car.
10/16/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was changing a stageloader tensioner. The tensioner was suspended with a come-a-long chain for removal. The IE was holding pressure against the chain when the load shifted. The chain pinched EE's r...
10/10/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was tramming a skidsteer to bottom. IE went to check the engine compartment. When the door opened IE's right little finger was caught between the frame and the door causing a laceration and fractur...
10/01/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost IE was with a group of miners building a stopping. As IE was underhand tossing a concrete block, IE felt a ""pop"" in left elbow. IE continued to work until 10/6/2020 when IE sought treatment. Awaitin...
09/03/2020 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost EE stated they operated a hilti hammer drill on 09/03/2020. EE reported to the safety dept on 09/09/2020 that they had been having a sharp pain in left shoulder since operating the hilti drill on 09/0...
08/25/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost IE was removing belt structure from the LW belt. As IE was removing a belt rail it slipped from EE's hands striking EE's left foot. This resulted in a severe contusion to the left foot.
08/03/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost IE stated they believe they were helping on a LW power move at some time and strained abdomen. The incident date is unknown and incident was reported to management on 8/3/2020. IE notified on manageme...
07/09/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 247d lost IE was adjusting the fork to the mini-trac when they slipped and felt a ""pop"" in the left knee.
05/26/2020 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost IE was walking the LW face when EE's right knee ""popped"" and felt as if it was out of place.
05/20/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was helping to change the spray boom on the LW shear. The IE's right middle and ring fingers were caught between the pan cable tray and the spray boom when lowering the boom from the shear. This re...
01/29/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost A group of miners were shoveling the HG-13 xc 30 belt. Miner-1 was leap frogging Miner-2 to continue shoveling down the line. When passing Miner-2, Miner-1 attempted to knock debris from a squeaking t...
12/26/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None During a pre-shift exam following an idle shift, an examiner discovered a rock fall in the South Mains travelway at xc73. The examiner called out to the mine manager who investigated the fall and dete...
12/18/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 170d lost At approximately 11:40am on 12/18/19, an accident occurred in which IE was caught between the Brookeville tractor and a roll of 72' belt. A group of miners were arranging to push a roll of belt onto a...
11/22/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost Two employees were lifting 72"" belt structure to suspend it from a chain hanger. The IE felt a ""pop"" in the left shoulder. During Thanksgiving week, IE was examined by a doctor. Management received...
11/07/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost IE was injured unclogging the rock dust hose. While holding the dust hose, the hose dislodged the dust causing EE to fall into the stage loader panic bar. This struck EE across the back causing a frac...
11/06/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 91d lost The contract miner was part of a team lapping conveyor belt. During this process a sheave wheel came free from a wire rope and contacted the contractor's left hand. The following did not directly affe...
11/06/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was opening the door on a BobCat skidsteer to wash the engine compartment. Their right finger was smashed between the door and frame causing a laceration and fracture to the right small finger.
10/08/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 310d lost IE was carrying a 2"" air pump in TG-3 Air course. IE stepped/slipped in a rut falling to the ground and contacted the pump with IE's chest. IE sought medical treatment and a broken rib has been disco...
09/16/2019 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None During testing and inspection of the North Mains escape facility, the escape capsule was found to be damaged.
09/11/2019 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None While inspecting and testing the #1 mechanical escape facility at the North Mains shaft, the guide ropes and hoist rope were damaged.
08/27/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at TG-4 xc 68 between #2 and #3 entries.