Miles Branch Mine — Accidents

Total: 57 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
09/05/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Cigarette lighter blew up in right hand
08/13/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 224d lost Tearing out a mine fan, the top half of the shroud had been unbolted from the lower half with several bolts left in the conndu without nuts. As one piece was being lifted by a 15ton crane ee stepped o...
10/10/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was in process of picking up a timber and turned to place on a stack of timbers and felt pain in lower back. Employee had MRI and was diagnosed with lumbar sprain/strain on 10/21/2008.
09/25/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred in the # 1 entry of 6-Mains starting at SS# 3907 extending to SS# 3847 and continuing inby SS# 3847 into the #4 entry of 6-Left panel for approximately 80'. The fal...
08/14/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at ss# 4215 in the mains bleeder #4 entry. The fall dimensions were approx. 35;L x 18;W x 6'H.
08/11/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 82d lost EE was in process of setting turn timbers in the #13 entry of Mains section for the right barrier lift, when two sections of roof broke loose from the roof, measuring from 0-2"" thick and 45"" X 28""...
05/09/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was n the process of extending line curtain when a section of roof fell measuring 7.5'L x 6'W x 0-14"" thick from the unbolted face and extending approximately 16"" past last row of bolts to...
01/04/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 172d lost He was shoveling snow out of truck bed. Fell down in the truck bed.
11/06/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred approx one crosscut inby SS# 3779 in the #4 entry of the Mains section. The fall dimensions were approx 20'W x 45'L x 6'H.
10/29/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 115d lost, 40d restricted Employee was operating unihauler while pushing disabled scoop on the surface, when the hauler bucket was raised up approximately one and one half feet and dropped back down to the ground causing him t...
10/24/2007 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None A methane ignition occurred on Mains section in the face of #3 entry while mining with Joy 14cm15 continuous miner approximately 136' inby SS #4101.
10/16/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 163d lost EE was in process of tramming miner out of #2 entry on 6-Left when a bucket started to fall off miner. He stopped miner and reached to grab bucket and inadvertenly contacted tram controls on remote bo...
10/08/2007 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None Methane ignition occurred in the face of #3 entry of 6-Left section while mining with Joy 14cm15 continuous miner approximately 30' inby SS #4084.
09/28/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was in the process of turning on water hose at #6 belt drive and as he turned valve on from the hard line going to the hose he was using it jerked his right arm. Employee was diagnosed with a...
09/17/2007 STRIKING OR BUMPING DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT None Employee stated that while pulling shuttle car cable he struck the roof with his hard hat causing irritation to his neck while on the Mains section. Employee was diagnosed with neck spasms and started...
09/12/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Notified by an MSHA employee an unintentional roof fall had occurred approximately 100' inby SS# 3817 in the #1 entry of the abandoned and not active workings 4-Left panel. The fall dimensions were ap...
08/30/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost Employee was attempting to move a rock off of the #6 belt tailpiece when he felt a strain in his groin area.
08/28/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred approximately 300' inby SS# 1304 in left return. Fall dimensions were approximately 4'H x 18'W x 60' long.
08/22/2007 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None Methane inundation occurred at SS#3906 in #2 entry of 5-Left.
07/06/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred in the intersection at spad #3840 in the #5 entry at number 24 break on number 6 belt. The dimensions of the fall were approximately 6-10'h x 20'w x 60' l.
07/06/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at SS# 3460. The fall dimensions were approximately 30' L X 60' W X 8' high.
05/31/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred approximately 100 feet outby SS# 3839 on 4-Left panel. The fall dimensions were approximately 6' H X 120' L X 20' wide.
04/21/2007 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None A methane gas inundation occurred on the active pillar line of the 4-left section due to a pillar fall inby the pillar line in the active gob.
04/19/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on top of a Joy 14-15 continuous miner in the face of the #7 entry of 4-Left approximately 30' inby SS# 3813. The fall dimensions were approximately 20' L x 20' W x...
03/22/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was attempting to straighten a pallet of cinder block by using the bucket of scoop and as he backed up the bucket of scoop came off pallet causing the scoop to bounce. His hard hat came off a...
01/18/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on top of an Eimco 2810 continuous miner in the unbolted face of #7 entry approximately 35' inby SS3 3640 on 3-Left section. The roof material dimensions were appro...
12/20/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred approximately one crosscut inby SS# 1294 between the #6 and #7 entries. Fall dimensions were approximately 40'L x 20'W x 5' high.
11/16/2006 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Received letter on 11/16/06 that this part 90 miner has exercised his option.
10/15/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at SS# 3255 in the #4 entry. The fall dimensions were approximately 90'L x 20'W x 5' high.
09/20/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 11d lost, 19d restricted Employee was aligning pump motor into position for installation into continuous miner. Pump motor became lodged and as he repositioned motor it shifted catching his right ring finger between motor and...
09/18/2006 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 32d restricted Employee was pushing a wheel barrow loaded with coal material at #2 belt drive, when wheel barrow shifted he tried to correct it and strained his right knee. He underwent an MRI on 9/28/06. The prelim...
09/06/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at SS#3505 in the #8 entry of 2-right mains. The fall dimensions were approx 40'l x 20'w x 7' high.
08/18/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred approximately 100' inby SS# 3405 in the #5 entry of the 003 mmu retreat mining section. The dimensions of the fall were approxiamtely 7'h x 15'w x 20' L.
07/20/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred one crosscut outby SS# 3257 in the #5 entry. The dimensions were approximately 20'L x 20'W x 4'high.
05/02/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred two crosscuts inby SS# 34460 between number 8 and 9 entries of the 001 mmu. The fall dimensions were approximately 40'L x 18'W x 7'H.
04/11/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at survey station # 3058 on the 001 section. The fall dimensions were approximately 60'L x 18'W x 6'H.
02/07/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred approximately 20 feet inby SS# 1211 in the #1 entry. The fall dimensions were approximately 40' L x 14' W x 4' high.
12/13/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred approx. 100 feet inby ssn# 1187 in the #1 entry. The fall diamensions were approx. 80'L x 18'W x 4'H.
07/25/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 227d lost Employee was taking a scoop off charge in the #5 entry on the Mains Section and stated that he twisted his right knee in the mud at the scoop charger station.
07/19/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered at approximately 9:10 am in the intersection of the 3 entry about 45' inby survey station NO. 1213. The fall was approx. 30' long x 19' wide x 4' to 8' high.
05/05/2005 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None A methane ignition occurred at the face of 5 right crosscut approx. 90 ft to the right of survey station number 2931 on the 001 unit. There were no injuries or property damage as a result of the ignit...
02/25/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL IN TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS: 1. ROOF FALL DISCOVERED ONE BREAK INBY SURVEY STATION 1302 INTO LEFT CROSSCUT, 60'X20'X42"". 2. ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ONE BREAK INBY SURVEY ST...
02/11/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred int he number 3 entry, 2 breaks inby survey station 1604 in the belt entry. the fall was approx. 60 ft long x 20 ft widex 5 ft high.
12/01/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE BREAK INBY SURVEY STATION #1498 ONE CROSSCUT TO THE RIGHT PLUS 20 FEET.
12/01/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE BREAK OUTBY SURVEY STATION #1297. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 4' HIGH X 25' WIDE X 20' LONG.
11/17/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE #2 BELT APPROXIMATELY 40 INBY SURVEY STATION #1213. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 5 FT HIGH X 22 FT WIDE X 30 FT LONG.
09/17/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 109d lost EE WAS HELPING TO PUT THE COUNTERWEIGHT ON THE CRUSHER SPEED REDUCER FOR A STAMLER FEEDER AND WAS TRYING TO ALIGN IT TO GO OVER THE KEY STEEL. WHEN IT DID LINE UP IT CAME DOWN SUDDENLY, CATCHING EE'S...
09/02/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered at approx 9:30 pm in the intersection of the #6 entry to the right of survey station no. 1289. The fall was approx 4 ft high by 25 ft wide by 25 ft long.
08/19/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered at about 5:30 AM in the intersection of the #3 entry and into the right crosscut at survey station no. 1311. The fall was approximately 4 ft high x 19 ft wide...
08/18/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 110d lost Employee was loading 6 foot timbers into a scoop bucket and felt pain in his lower back.