MARSHALL COUNTY MINE — Accidents

Total: 2,257 accidents | Fatalities: 9

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
03/21/2011 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was traveling on foot from the track entry to the belt entry when he struck his hardhat on the roof. The operator disputes the allegations set forth in citation # 8051135 and submits this report so...
03/08/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost Employee was slewing an off-track supply car over the rail. He pinched his left ring finger between the come-a-long and jack. He fractured the tip of his finger.
02/28/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 155d lost EE was pulling shields behind T/G drum. He stepped back to avoid a rock from the face and caught his right foot between the shield toe and the pan line. *The operator disputes the allegations set fort...
02/21/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 8d restricted He was carrying a roof jack in a remote location. He stepped on uneven bottom and twisted his right ankle. The operator disputes the allegations set forth in citation # 8051131 and submits this report...
02/11/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall occurred on the 6B miner section. Fall was located at 43 wall between the track and return in the crosscut on the track side of the wall. Dimensions measured 40'long X 15'wide X 15'high.
02/07/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was rib bolting off the miner. A piece of rock fell out of the top and struck his left ear. The operator disputes the allegations set forth in citation # 8051130 and submits this report solely to t...
02/03/2011 MACHINERY ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Based on the reports, it appears that the EE backed the dozer he was operating down a hill so that it was in front of a water truck that was stuck and needed to be pulled up the hill. The EE exited th...
02/02/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 195d lost He was hanging miner cable. Another employee pulled slack which caused him to fall back landing on his back. *The operator disputes the allegations set forth in citation #8051129 and submits this repo...
01/31/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall found on 1-31-2011. Not above anchorage, not impeding ventilation. Does not impede travel.
01/18/2011 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 42d lost, 3d restricted EE was working in north faces left side. EE turned to walk toward the face when he stepped on a loose piece of coal and twisted his left ankle. Results of MRI on 1/29/11 showed a fracture to his left...
01/16/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in 5B long wall tailgate entry in crosscut adjacent to weekly airway at 106+00. Dimensions measured 16'wide by 12'high, length was unable to be determined due to inability t...
01/05/2011 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Diagnosed with noise induced hearing loss. The operator disputes the allegations set forth in citation # 8051128 and submits this report solely to terminate the citation.
12/18/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost EE was drilling a left hole with pauline bolter, when drill steel got hung up, EE grabbed steels with left hand and checked bolter suction with right hand. The steel that was hung up in the hole fell,...
12/15/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost EE was raising the head of the center bolter when a drill steel fell behind the head. The drill steel sprung back and struck the EE in the lower jaw. This resulted in a broken mandible and laceration.
12/07/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hitting two hammers together to cut a piece of screen, a splinter from the hammer struck his left leg. Employee received three stiches / no lost time.
11/20/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 47d restricted He attempted to flip a flight on the face chain when he felt pain in his lower back. The operator disputes the allegations set forth in citation # 8051127 and submits this report solely to terminate t...
11/19/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted While crossing exhaust tubing for the section fan, he tripped and felt pain in his right leg. The operator disputes the allegations set forth in citation # 8051126 and submits this report solely to te...
11/18/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered at 5 south #2 entry, # 6 cross cut. Fall measured 15' W. X 15' L. and was above the anchorage.
11/09/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost He picked up the ends of two ventilation tubes when he felt a strain in his back. *The operator disputes the allegations set forth in Citation #8051125 and submits this report solely to terminate the...
11/07/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 160d lost EE was assisting in supplying the miner in 5B. While carrying roof straps EE felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder after lowering arm. EE cont. working and did not miss work until 2/21/11. EE went of...
11/03/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 63d lost Diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. *The operator disputes the allegations set forth in citation #8045767 and submits this report solely to terminate the citation.
11/02/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.
10/30/2010 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost He struck his hard hat on the mine roof and felt pain in his head and neck. *The operator disputes the allegations set forth in Citation #8051123 and submits this report solely to terminate the citati...
10/29/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was dismounting the grader when he slipped and fell on his left side. *The operator disputes the allegations set forth in Citation #8051120 and submits this report solely to terminate the citation.
10/28/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was in the process of moving bolter cable. When he unlatched the hook, the latch sprung back striking the employee in the mouth. Resulted in chipped tooth.
10/27/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered on 10 belt at 10-38. Dimensions measure approximately 16' wide X 60' long X 15' high.
10/25/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost He was walking along 10 belt when he tripped and fell striking the right side of his chest on a belt roller. *The operator disputes the allegations set forth in Citation #8045764 and submits this repo...
10/21/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 297d lost Employee was at slope bottom lifting a safety rope onto car. Employee felt a pain on left side of lower back into the buttocks.
10/09/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Employee was moving a cover for 7-A longwall headgate drive when another employee slipped resulting in injured EE pinching left hand in between the cover and the headgate drive. Original trip to hospi...
10/08/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 102d lost Employee was operating loading machine on 9A section. A rock fell from the top, hit the loader canopy and struck employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fracture.
09/30/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost Employee was lifting miner cable to place in cable hanger when he felt a pain in the left side of his groin. EE stayed on the job and came to work the next 6 scheduled shifts. Went to doctor on 10/7/1...
09/19/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered extending from the inby corner of 10-58 xc. outby to the inby corner of 10-57 xc. Fall is approx. 15.5' high X 15.5' wide X approx. 50' to 60' long.
09/14/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost After carrying hoses along the 7 left canrow for approximately 8000 feet. Employee later complained of pain in left side of groin area. After receipt and review of medical records, it has been determi...
09/13/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was setting a sand prop roof support in the 5 north right return when a rock fell from the top and struck him in the mouth.
09/13/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost Employee bent over to pick up loose heel block when he felt pain in his lower back. After receipt and review of medical records, it has been determined to be a reportable incident.
09/11/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was running the headgate side of the shearer, when a baseball size rock came off the drum and struck him in the mouth.
08/27/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered at 273+70 in a return entry near Blake's Ridge Portal. Dimensions measured 75' long and was above the anchorage.
08/19/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 134d lost Employee was unloading cribbing material from scoop bucket when he felt pain in right shoulder. Received medical report 9/1/10.
08/06/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall discovered in Conners Run return at 2-13 1/4 crosscut. Approximate dimensions 7'- 8' High x 20' Long x 12' Wide.
08/02/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost Employee was standing by cable reel while stretching out cable on the 4B longwall tail area. The handle on the cable reel was spinning and struck the employee on the right hand resulting in a lacerati...
08/02/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 227d lost While prying a piece of track rail up for bolt installation the ee experienced pain in his back. He returned to work his next scheduled shift but began missing work on 8/10/10. After receipt and revie...
07/26/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Diagnosed with Noise Induced Hearing Loss, 1.1% premanent partial disability
07/23/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While using a pry bar and hammer to straighten a bent motor step, the pry bar slipped and punctured his hand between the thumb and index finger.
07/15/2010 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost While working on the tailgate ranging arm a piece of material fell out of the face causing the employee to fall striking his forehead on the shearer resulting in a laceration requiring sutures.
07/02/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee was tearing a wooden form apart and the pry bar slipped, causing the employee to twist his knee.
06/28/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall discovered in 5 North left return between 4 and 5 crosscut. Approximate dimensions of 128' long x 16' wide x 12' high.
06/25/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE unloading roll of belt on surface. While guiding crane, hook twisted, causing right hand to be caught between hook and metal frame encasing belt. Resulted in 7 sutures to right middle finger.
06/23/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall discovered at entrance to 1 South #4 Seal. Approximate dimensions of 20' long x 15' wide x 4' high.
06/06/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall discovered at 7-10 xc on the belt line. Approximate dimensions of 50 ft long x 16 ft wide x 12 ft high.
06/03/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Crew was spraying gunite on an overcast, when they had a plugged line. The crew located the plug, shut off the air to the hose and began to break the line. When the employee took the line apart, air a...