Marion County Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,320 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/25/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was riding in an open mantrip when the loop wire that was hanging down came in contact with his lower lip causing a cut , requiring 5 sutures.
06/08/2010 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Employee received a flash burn to the face, ear and upper chest area when a hose from the track bolter came in contact with the trolley wire.
06/03/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall 30'L X 26'W X 12'H in 37 blk main west belt line intersection.
05/27/2010 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None ONe miner was trapped for 45 minutes on the Sugar Run elevator due to the door switch needing adjusted.
05/24/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE fell while filling rockduster pod and cut his right hand.
05/20/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 53d lost Employee was using a handheld electric drill motor, drilling holes in steel plates. Drill bit caught in the steel, while drilling. Drill motor twisted in the hands of the employee and twisted right...
05/17/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A twenty ton motor collided with a mantrip causing an employee to receive a cut on his right bicep.
04/29/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost EE felt pain in middle of back while unloading impact beds. First work day missed was 5/3/10.
04/21/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost EE felt pain in low back and leg after shoveling in the slope pit area. First day missed was 5/6/10.
04/18/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE smashed middle finger on left hand when a track rail fell on the track tie the ee was installing.
04/07/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The EE was diagnosed with 0.73% permanent partial disability as result of noise. Consol. was notified on 4/19/2010.
04/01/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cut on the left ear when struck by a jack bar while re-railing a mantrip.
03/26/2010 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE came in contact with a roof strap hanging between two shields and cut his left ear. Requiring 10 stitches.
03/22/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost EE was walking on a grating surface along a maintenance part and tripped and fell causing pain to his right knee and right shoulder
03/12/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 236d lost EE tripped on a water hose and landed on his right hand causing a fracture to his right radius.
02/25/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE was dropping bolter cable that was hung from the roof. Tension from the cable caused it to hit the ee in the head, causing him to stumble and twist his right knee.
02/19/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 343d lost EE fell and fractured L3 vertibrace while chipping on top of an overcast to increase the size of on opening.
02/15/2010 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Three miners were trapped while chipping ice from the Sugar Run air shaft for approx. 1 hour. Ice fell and hit the counter weight buffer switch cable.
02/12/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was changing a bearing on a belt head roller, when he pinched his left index finger while manually rolling a chain sprocket.
02/02/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was testing the fire suppression at a charging station, when he pressurized the system, the spray bar came unhooked and struck him in the cheek. Knocked him into the rib, cutting his forehead on co...
01/30/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost EE was walking through a regulator opening losing his balance and falling.
01/23/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE fell while doing a pre-op inspection of a 637 E pan at the fueling station, injuring his right leg. Was diagnosed with a fractured fibula on 2/4/10.
01/15/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost EE fell off of overcast when he lost his balance in a high velocity of air, resulting in rib fractures.
01/15/2010 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE was awarded 10% occupational pneumoconiosis. Loveridge received notice on Jan 29, 2010.
01/08/2010 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The hydraulic rope clamp jacks had to be replaced on Metz Portal Elevator.
01/04/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE felt pain in low back after sliding a belt cutter under the belt. Did not receive diagnosis for injury until 1/20/10.
12/17/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost Employee fell while watering roadways at the 9 South Mains section. He didn't miss any work days until 1-6-10. No diagnosis was reported until 1-20-10.
12/04/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall at blk 79 st Lea 1-2 crosscut. No disruption of ventilation or travel. Fall area 15' wide approximately 25' long 7' above coal seam.
11/17/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Felt pain in left shoulder while building a crib. Continued to work until 11/23/09.
11/03/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 167d lost In lamp waiting area, stood up to say something to another employee, stepped backward, left heel caught bench brace. Right foot in front of left foot, fell sideways landing on right leg, hip and arm.
11/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Pulling cable bolts off flat car, bolts were wedged together and when bolts came loose, the end with the plate came up & struck employee under left eye causing a laceration and fracture. Fracture left...
10/28/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 101d lost EE struck his left knee attempting to put a trolley pole on the wire from outside the mantrip.
10/25/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall on 14D Longwall, 63 Blk, #2 intersection. Approx 9' above coal seam.
10/20/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 177d lost EE's left foot was struck by a shield pontoon resulting in 4 toes being fractured.
10/19/2009 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Feedline came in contact with a roof bolt plate causing a fire that was extinguished within 15-20 minutes.
10/15/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall approximately 50'L x 15'W x 2' above anchorage point. A 601 scoop was covered by the fall. The batteries have been recovered. Location 64 Blk 1-2 140 9 South Longwall
09/24/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Chipped front eye tooth, right side, while removing a 1 1/2"" hose on a shield.
09/19/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost Felt pain in low back while using a pry bar to install track.
09/11/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost D-6R dozer backing in fill area backed into bed on 40tn Volvo truck waiting to dump. Damage to cab and windows on D-6R Dozer. Collision caused whiplash/concussion to operator.
06/29/2009 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was crawling across a conveyor belt and cut his left forearm. He was transported to Fairmont General Hospital in Fairmont, WV where he received 8 stitches. He was released back to duty with no rest...
06/20/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Felt pain in low back after hanging bolt machine cable. First day missed was 6/24/09.
06/09/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was trying to take some bend out of 3/4"" conduit and was pulling on it with his right arm. The pipe twisted and pulled his arm causing pain in his right elbow.
05/31/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using a track jack to re-rail a flat car. The jack slipped, pinching his right index finger, resulting in 4 sutures.
05/14/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 141d lost EE was walking along a supply trip, tripped and fell on right shoulder. EE worked until 8/5/09. Was aware of surgery on 8/27/09.
05/02/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 241d lost The area was being rock dusted with the EE being inby. When the EE tried to walk outby he tripped and fell on his left shoulder. EE worked until 7-20-09, surgery will be done for a torn tendon.
04/25/2009 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Miracle Run Elevator went down 100' from top landing with 25 people on elevator. Governor over speed switch tripped. Employees off elevator 5:05 PM.
04/10/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The employee was diagnosed with 0.37percent permanent partial disability loss as a result of noise. Consol notified on 4/28/09.
04/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 85d lost Pulled right bicep while decending the end loader. Had surgery on 4/16/09. First work day missed, 4/15/09.
03/31/2009 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None An uncharted gas well was intersected on the longwall face at 152 shield. Mining was haulted and all power removed. 1.3-1.7 methane was detected.
03/21/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall approximately 30 ft long x 15 ft +- high in the intersection. No ventilation restrictions or injuries occurred.