MARSHALL COUNTY MINE — Accidents

Total: 2,257 accidents | Fatalities: 9

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/27/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 300d lost Employee was bent over to pick up pipe when they felt pop in lower back. PPE was not a factor, mining system was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, body positioning...
08/26/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was loading rollers into scoop bucket when the roller hit their thumb. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. Body posi...
08/22/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A rood fall occurred on 08/22/2024 at 3-07xc approx. 11:36pm. The area was 16'x40'x10', The area was dangered off on all sides. The roof fall will be bolted and cleaned up.
08/20/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was bent over picking up materials when EE stood up and hit their head on a cross beam. PPE was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor, body positioning was a fa...
08/17/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred on 8/17/2024 at 3-17xc at approx 7:35 pm. The area was 16'x80'x10'. The area was dangered off on all sides. The roof fall will be cleaned up.
08/15/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was re stacking straps on a scoop when EE cut EE's arm. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
08/14/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 72d lost Employee was using an air drill when EE felt pain in EE's hand and wrist. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
08/09/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was lifting a belt frame with roller when EE felt pain in back. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
08/08/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost Employee was changing an ""O' ring on a long feed jack for miner bolter when EE injured EE's hands. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not...
08/05/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was using pipe wrench then moving block when EE felt pain in EE's abdomen. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
08/03/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Employee was hanging vent tube, installed rib pin, then hung miner cable and felt pain in elbow and wrist. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations...
08/02/2024 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 17d lost Employee got EE's left pinky finger pinched between the cable and spool on the winch.
08/01/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred on 8/1/2024 at 9-13xc at approx 3:15 pm. The area was 16'x16'x10'. The area was dangered off on all sides. The roof fall will be cleaned up.
08/01/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was attempting to to perform belt work when a 2 ton come a long slipped on a 5/16: super bolt striking thumb. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and...
07/31/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 225d lost Employee was dropping feeder cable. When the cable dropped, it knocked EE down causing EE to turn ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations wa...
07/31/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost Employee was changing miner inserts when EE hit hand with hammer. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
07/29/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost Employee was helping move belt cradles when employee felt pain in lower back. PPE was not factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
07/26/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was walking in the track entry in by the load center when they slipped and fell, their hand came in contact with a piece of roof screen, that was against the rib. Mining systems was not a fac...
07/24/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Employee was attempting to move a piece of steel. The EE hooked up a piece of steel to move it, sheet metal moved pinching right thumb. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics. PPE was...
07/24/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was attempting to take a cable off the rib line. The EE lost grip on the cable and the weight of the cable knocked EE into the side of scoop bucket that was parked. PPE was not a factor, mini...
07/24/2024 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The mine received a self-Insured Employee decision on 07/24/2024 from the medical reported dated 06/26/2024. The report identifies a 11.63% permanent partial disability from noise-induced hearing loss...
07/19/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost Employee was hanging bolter cable when EE felt pain in arm/shoulder area. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
07/19/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost While riding in an open mantrip, a piece of mesh hanging from the roof struck employee in the left eye. This injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
07/18/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 226d lost Employee was rib pinning when EE scaled roof and rib and a piece of rock came down on EE's arm. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a f...
07/17/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 189d lost Employee was sheaving in a crosscut when a piece of slate dislodged and caused a laceration on the back of EE's neck. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and r...
07/13/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Employee was bolting on center bolter when EE was struck by a piece of slate on the elbow. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor...
07/12/2024 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was testing E-Car when cable malfunctioned, and employee inhaled smoke. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
07/11/2024 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was attempting to set up a breaker at the pc. The EE set up the breaker and the cable grounded out causing the plug housing to break. the cause of this incident was improper installation of t...
07/11/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost Employee was troubleshooting miner cable when the breaker was set, found the plug was grounded. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a f...
07/10/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee was rib pinning when they were struck on the hand by a rock that came from rib. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
07/09/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 186d lost Employee was examining the rib pinner with mechanic when EE slipped and fell into the side of the rib pinner controls causing the arm to swing and injured EE's shoulder. PPE was not a factor, mining...
07/05/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 265d lost Employee was stepping out of the kitchen of employee's locomotive when employee felt pop in knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a...
07/02/2024 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The mine received a Self-Insured Employee decision on 7/2/2024 from the medical report dated 7/1/2024. The report identified a 10.45% permanent partial disability from noise-induced hearing loss. Empl...
07/01/2024 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was rib pinning. When EE removed the augers, EE was struck by a rock on their arm. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a facto...
06/27/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 91d lost Employee was operating the shearer on the TG side when EE was struck by a rock on EE's right side. EE was pushed into a shield fracturing EE's left ribs. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a...
06/27/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was removing contactor case from loader when employee dropped case on foot. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
06/27/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Employee was walking in the track entry when employee rolled an ankle. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
06/27/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 248d lost Employee was driving mantrip when employee got dirt in eye behind employee's glasses. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
06/26/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was bolting off miner when a small rock hit employee on the forehead above employee's eye. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not...
06/25/2024 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 139d lost Employee was bolting at the miner when a piece of rib struck EE's left knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
06/24/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 117d lost Employee was removing rock dust fill hose off duster when it struck EE on the knee. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
06/24/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost Employee was lifting cable during power move when EE felt a pull in their arm. PPE was not a factor, Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor.
06/20/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was attempting to loosen a bolt on a gear case. The EE felt pain in the lower back. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a fact...
06/20/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost Employee was sitting in a scoop when another scoop trammed by EE. The fire suppression on the 2nd scoop went off causing the dry chemical to get in EE's eye. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was n...
06/19/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 277d lost Employee was bolting when a rock struck them on the shoulder. PPE was not a factor, Mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regulations was not a factor. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS ANY...
06/19/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 116d lost Employee was attempting to install a rib bolt. The EE was hit in the back with a small rock / coal. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not...
06/12/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost Employee was lowering the plank jack on the miner. The EE employee was hit in the shoulder with a piece of the plank jack. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules...
06/12/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 103d lost Employee was a miner bolter on the full face miner. The EE was standing beside the miner while cutting a corner when a piece of debris flew from the head on the miner striking the employee. The cause...
06/10/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was attempting to rib mesh. While putting mesh up a small rock hit the employee in the right index finger. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics. Mining systems was not a fac...
06/07/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 261d lost Employee was attempting to load supplies on the scoop. The EE was handling roof straps and when EE lifted them onto shoulder EE felt pain in the shoulder. The cause of this incident was improper body...