MARSHALL COUNTY MINE — Accidents

Total: 2,257 accidents | Fatalities: 9

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
09/27/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost A fully trained miner was setting a water prop when a small rock came down striking employee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved.
09/25/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 182d lost A fully trained miner was unloading a beam when it rolled onto employees right ankle. The injury was not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective guards involved.
09/24/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 188d lost A fully trained miner was removing a lid off of the scoop when it slipped out of the miner's hand pinching a finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issue nor were there any protective...
09/23/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 149d lost A fully trained miner was turning a water valve on when EE's hand slipped causing EE to fall backwards. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
09/22/2023 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The mine received a Self-insured Employer Decision on 09/22/2023 from the medical report dated 05/25/2023. The report identifies a 12.1% permanent partial disability from noise-induced hearing loss. E...
09/20/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered on the Main Line 10 haulage at cross cut 10-58.
09/20/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost A fully trained miner was de-hosing a shield with no pressure when the hose slipped out of EE's hand striking EE in the jaw. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protect...
09/15/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 126d lost A fully trained miner was bolting on the twin boom bolter when EE's foot got ran over. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
09/13/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 196d lost A fully trained miner was in the last open crosscut setting up a water pump when a piece of rock came out of the roof striking EE in the head and shoulder. The injury was not the result of any complia...
08/29/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost A fully trained miner was carrying supplies when a strap struck EE in the neck. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
08/29/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 86d lost A fully trained miner was carrying belt structure when EE felt pain in their back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
08/28/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 111d lost A fully trained miner was was on the longwall face when a rock fell between the shields and hit EE in the leg. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards in...
08/27/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was crossing over the pan line, when EE slipped on chain and fell onto right knee, cutting their knee and landing with all weight on the knee.
08/25/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost A fully trained miner was carrying supplies when a rock fell and cut EE's leg. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
08/20/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 102d lost A fully trained miner was walking in a pump house when they tripped over a ladder and fell hitting their head. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards in...
08/18/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 89d lost A fully trained miner was unloading screen when EE felt a pain in EE's arm. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
08/17/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 214d lost A fully trained miner was operating a Cobra drill when the drill struck the miner in the face. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
08/16/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost A fully trained miner was tramming a scoop when dust got into eye. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
08/10/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in 5 North #2 entry between cross cuts 72 and 73.
08/09/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost Employee was pushing a steel beam while others were pulling it. The beam suddenly dislodged and employee's finger became caught between two steel beams. Injury was not the result of a training or comp...
08/07/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost While moving steel beams, employee felt pain in back. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
08/03/2023 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The mine received a Self Insured Employer Decision on 09/28/2023 from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board dated 08/03/2023 awarding the injured 5% for permanent partial disability for occupational p...
08/02/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 89d lost Employee was topping a crib bag underground, and when employee took a step back, awkwardly twisted left foot in a scoop rut. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regul...
08/01/2023 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was walking up the belt line to get another worker, when EE stepped on a loose rock, causing EE to roll/twist their right ankle.
08/01/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A fully trained miner was standing at the miner when a piece of rock fell and hit EE in the arm causing a laceration. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective gu...
07/29/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the 6 North right side return at 18 wall. The fall is in the process of being cleaned and re-bolted.
07/27/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost A fully trained miner was throwing a belt roller out of the way when a bur on the roller cut EE's finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involve...
07/24/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A fully trained miner was jacking a bus when the jack handle struck them in the chin causing a laceration requiring stitches. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any prote...
07/20/2023 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost A fully trained miner was roof bolting when a rib rolled and struck EE in the head. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
07/20/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost A fully trained miner was unloading block when EE smashed finger between two blocks. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
07/18/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered at 9-02 on the haulage. The area was cleaned and rebolted.
07/18/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost A fully trained miner was using a hammer to turn a shut off valve when they hit themselves in the finger with the hammer. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective...
07/15/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in 2 West #1 entry between 26-27 crosscuts.
07/12/2023 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost A fully trained miner was walking on the beltline when they stepped on a rock and twisted their knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
06/29/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost A fully trained miner got rock dust in eyes when a dust hose came apart. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
06/27/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost A fully trained miner was injured when another mantrip struck the water car they were filling. No safety guards were an issue.
06/27/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost A fully trained miner carrying a belt stand when EE felt pain in EE's groin. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
06/26/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost A fully trained miner was walking down overcast steps when EE missed the bottom stair and strained lower back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards in...
06/22/2023 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None An individual was stuck on the Blake's Ridge elevator for 50 minutes.
06/22/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was in the shaft pushing tin back with their knee to set a screw. EE's knee slipped on the edge causing it to cut EE approximately 2.5-3"".
06/19/2023 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost A fully trained miner was walking over a small pile of coal when they stepped on a piece of coal and turned an ankle. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective gu...
06/12/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost As reported by the employee - The crew was loading rail onto a scoop. It was too heavy for the five people, so they offered to help but lack of proper communication led to them falling and being struc...
06/11/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost A fully trained miner was drilling a bolt hole when a rock fell from the roof and struck EE in the leg. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
06/07/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost A fully trained miner was installing a set of air lock doors when the pin fell out striking the miner in the head and side of neck. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any...
06/02/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost A fully trained miner was carrying belt stucture when they slipped and fell hurting their back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
06/01/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered at 17-17 crosscut between the belt and track entries. The fall has been posted and dangered off on both sides.
05/31/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost A fully trained miner was installing a slider tube when they felt pain in their back. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
05/31/2023 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 168d lost A fully trained miner while roof bolting stepped on a piece of coal and said knee popped. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
05/27/2023 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost A fully trained miner was going through a mandoor when the door shut on the miner's leg. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
05/26/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost A fully trained miner injured finger when the miner dropped a rock on it. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.