MC#1 Mine — Accidents

Total: 558 accidents | Fatalities: 5

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/26/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 156d lost An excavator operator went to swing the boom of the excavator & as the operator swung the boom the bucket came into contact with an 18"" plastic pipe lying next to the excavator, this caused the pipe...
12/15/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 4d restricted IE was in the process of staging material for a concrete stopping to be built. IE was carrying cinder blocks and metal framing to this location. When IE set material down, IE's middle finger on the le...
11/19/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost IE was talking to two other co-workers while turning to walk away and caught foot on a transformer slide causing IE to fall. IE landed on right knee, causing an abrasion swell. IE finished the shift...
09/24/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The IE was using a lever hoist to pull a piece of casing into a borehole. As tension was being applied a weld broke on the hoisting lug causing it to come lose and strike the IE in the back of the hea...
09/03/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost IE was working on the surface standing by a stack of drill rods watching the drill rig, a end-loader drove by the other end of the stack of drill rods and caught one of the drill rods spun the rod and...
08/13/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost IE was assisting with a power move on the North main section pull back from HG-12. IE was pulling cable slack under the belt running to the intake stopping. When IE pulled the cable, IE felt a sharp p...
08/13/2021 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None On 08-13-2021, miners were cutting in the HG8 Long Wall number one entry, 25xc to 26xc area, a hot spot was created that could not be extinguished from underground. The mine is presently idle and the...
08/05/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was dragging wire mesh across EE's canopy on a DBRB. While dragging wire mesh across the canopy a piece of debris flaked off and went into IE left eye. IE was wearing safety glasses at time of this...
07/31/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 128d lost I.E. was getting out of the cab of SM02 and caught EE's right foot between the seat and steering lever. I.E. was falling and used EE's right arm to catch self that is when EE felt a pop and immediate...
07/20/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost IE was in HG-9 working on a double boom roof bolter. IE was driving in a bearing on the pinner. When a piece of metal chipped off and went into the IE right forearm. IE had the piece of metal removed...
07/15/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was throwing crib ties up on a square set for a false roof and lost footing falling into a pile of rib rash. IE's hard hat came off before forehead came into contact with the rib rash. The action r...
07/13/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 1:28pm an unplanned roof fall was discovered at the top of Slope B conveyor. Deterioration of the top caused the roof fall. The fall was approximately 8-10' of black shale for the len...
07/02/2021 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost I.E. was removing a damaged top roller from the take-up of the slope A belt, when I.E. cut the damaged roller loose it popped up and caught right index finger in between the roller frame and conveyor...
06/26/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None On 06/26/2021, an unplanned roof fall occurred on the HG9 travel way (primary escape way)at xc72, entry number 2. The fall was contained to the intersection and about 10 to 12 feet in height. The fall...
06/11/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Mine floor, roof and rib conditions were good. IE was picking up a piece of T channel to bolt it to the mine roof and twisted right forearm. IE finished the shift and during next scheduled shift said...
05/27/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was using Knipex bolt cutters to cut the bands on a bundle of hog panel. When IE cut the metal band it came back and came in contact with EE's right hand index finger. IE received a laceration that...
05/18/2021 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was helping maintenance raise the headgate ranging arm into position to pin it into the shear. The AC shield hauler did not have enough lift to raise the ranging arm. Cribs were built on top of hau...
04/23/2021 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 60d lost, 180d restricted IE pulled 2 tubs of longwall chain onto the pan line using a shield hauler. IE was in the process of pulling the 3rd tub on. A 1/2"" chain got caught in the tail sprocket binding the longwall chain. I...
04/23/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost IE moved belt line car 1 crosscut inby. IE grazed opposite operator rib. Got out of car to check positioning. Turned wheels back to get off rib striking operator side rib. Hand was placed between two...
04/07/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 72d lost IE was removing a liner plate from a vessel in the prep plant, during this process IE right index finger came in between the liner plate and vessel frame and the plate snapped back into place smashing...
03/31/2021 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A diesel Bobcat Skid-steer was discovered on fire at cross cut 14, entry 2 of HG-6. The fire burned approx. 30 minutes and was extinguished with fire extinguishers and rock dust. Once water was establ...
03/27/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Contract employee was trimming fingers for a vulcanized splice while using a razor knife, it slipped contacting their finger. Cause of injury was employee awareness and hand placement. Compliance wit...
03/05/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was cutting a lifeline cone with a utility knife to install on the lifeline. While cutting the lifeline cone, IE's hand slipped and IE cut their left hand (palm) with the utility knife. IE received...
02/18/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost IE was troubleshooting #3 LW shield from #4 shield. While bumping functions a rock was dislodged from between the two shields and struck IE in the left side neck as IE was watching for a blown hose....
02/02/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was working on HG-8. IE was in entry #1 at crosscut #91. Right before the accident, the IE was standing next to the miner man talking, with back against the rib. IE was struck by two pieces of sha...
01/29/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The IE was using a cutting torch to cut a piece of pin holding a jack in place on the tail of a CM. In the process of blowing the cutting material away, a piece of the metal got in EE's eye.
01/12/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was at HG-7 crosscut #48. IE was using a utility knife to cut down a yellow rope to lower the cable. When IE was in the process of cutting down yellow rope, IE slipped and cut left forearm. IE rece...
01/04/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred on the HG9 travel road entry number 2 at 31 cross cut. The fall was approx. 12 feet high, 20 feet wide and 18 foot long.
12/21/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost IE was working from a latter while adjusting a vessel chain when they strained their back. IE continued to work finishing the shift, on 12/23/2020 the pain had increased so they reported it to the com...
12/09/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was lifting a 12"" sweeping 90* fitting out of the back of the bed of a pickup truck with the tail gate lid closed. As IE was lifting the pipe bent over, IE's foot slipped off of the back of the bu...
12/01/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost IE was performing maintenance working to a shield on the HG8 longwall. IE was climbing in and out of this shield changing hoses when felt a crack in EE's left knee. IE worked two more hours before rep...
10/05/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost Accident happened on HG8 in entry 3 while roof bolting. IE had just started the screen wiring process. IE set the controls on a double boom bolter and stepped onto EE's platform. When IE stepped on th...
09/28/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Employee was spreading 60"" structure for a belt move, went to throw a top roller off the trailer and felt a pop in lower back. Employee tried to finish the shift but decided to get back checked out...
09/21/2020 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost Injured person was roof bolting when the drill steel clogged causing EE to lower the drill box to see if EE had suction at the chuck. When EE put a hand on the chuck the drill steel fell from the roo...
09/14/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None In the Prep Plant, clean dry floor and well lighted. *EE was changing springs with a chain fall. The chain fall came loose and smashed hand against the screen, cutting finger and thumb.*
09/09/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 76d lost Employee was driving company truck #69 heading to bottom. Driver and IE encountered dust for three crosscuts. Driver slowed down and went around examiner. Traveled half a crosscut and rear ended water...
09/09/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 161d lost Employee was driving company truck #69 heading to bottom. Driver and IE encountered rock dust for three crosscuts. Driver slowed down and went around examiner. Traveled half a crosscut before rear end...
09/02/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost IE was taking a pump out of the company pick-up truck. When IE lifted the pump out of truck. IE right hand (middle finger) was in the way and was struck between pump and pick-up truck.
08/12/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost Pulling drive shaft from under a truck and securing it EE injured/stained right shoulder. EE continued to work with the injury until a doctor determined EE needed corrective surgery.
07/27/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost A crib block fell off the top of a bobcat and struck the employee on the foot and ankle.
07/01/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost Employee was using come A long to help put left drum on miner, when the hook slipped off striking employee in EE's left elbow.
06/22/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in entry #2, xc5 HG8 set up rooms.
06/16/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost A rock fell while setting the ATRS, lowering the ATRS to get the rock off the screen more rock fell and a piece slid down the ATRS boom into the walk way.
06/02/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 54d lost Employee was standing on a rock while taking an air reading when EE lost EE's footing and fell to the ground on EE's wrist. Employee worked to 6/15/2020 then was put on light duty with restrictions
05/21/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost IE was picking up a 60"" bottom roller and felt a pop in IE's shoulder. IE continued working and alerted management 3 hours after incident. IE continued working the next 4 months. IE was taken off wor...
05/07/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost Hook came off chain during belt move while tightening up come-A-long and belt fell and struck EE in neck. EE worked up until 5/11/2020 then went off for this injury.
05/05/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost IE picked up a bottom roller at the Main North 2 Drive and felt a sharp pain in right shoulder. IE has worked with no restrictions until 11/4/2020. At that time the IE was taken off work for right sho...
03/27/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was stacking structure to banded, when it slid and pinched EE's middle finger.
03/15/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in entry 2 crosscut 67 on the HG - 8 section
02/12/2020 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None There was an electrical failure on our secondary hoist. The proximity switch was malfunctioning, causing the hoist to raise and lower at a slower rate of speed. We replaced the proximity switch, then...