Mine #1 — Accidents

Total: 195 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
03/28/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee injured 3-28-08; rock fell while installing bolts, struck right side and knee area, went to E.R. x-ray negative, saw specialist 4-2-08 schedule MRI for 7-7-08, after MRI surgery to be schedu...
03/28/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Preparing to service equipment, was in bucket of scoop, stepped out, level ground-no debri, twisted left ankle. Splint ankle and taken to E.R. diagnosis; Subtalar Dislocation. Employee 6' 4"" wt. 35...
03/14/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost EE had Joy 10 SC at #3 entry intersection taking support rail from reel compartment. When end of rail fell onto mine floor, other end struck top of right foot causing injury. EE was taken to ER, x-r...
03/06/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was shoveling on B-1 belt break #12 when a piece of draw rock approximatley 15""x18""x1"" fell hitting him on the left shoulder.
01/26/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Loosening bolts on a scraper, his wrench slipped, striking him in the mouth. The wrench chipped a front upper tooth.EE was helping repairman on a Saturday.
01/22/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost While loading rail onto rail car, section of 60 lb rail fell onto right foot, causing injury. Taken to ER, X-Ray positive.
01/15/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Cutting belt, pulled knife across belt, which was on his thigh and cut himself. Taken to ER for treatment, stitches used to close wound.
12/04/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 130d lost EE was working on power center at B-9 Belt. He was bent over with doors open, piece of rock fell onto his left upper back causing injury. He went to the Williamson Memorial E.R. for treatment.
10/22/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 159d lost Cleaned #1 magnet at glory hole, turning to go down steps, heard noise, turned to look, missed top step, fell down stairs, injured right knee.
10/18/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost 004 Section, #2 left entry, Member put bolt against roof, rock (1"" x 6"" x 2"" thick) slid down steel, struck left thumb. He completed shift, drove self to E.R. X-ray positive, released and returned...
09/15/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Making a final cut for belt-splice, break 4, #6 head. Moved backwards, slipped, cut right leg aboce his knee with a utility knife. ER used stitches to close wound.
08/03/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 214d lost Preparing to move RB up for next row of bolts. Rock fell from between rib and outside bolt, striking right side and falling down onto right ankle, causing injury. Taken to ER for treatment. X-ray of r...
08/03/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Installing bolts #5 heading. Draw rock fell when starting steel, struck right wrist, causing injury. Taken to ER for treatment, stitches used to close wound.
08/02/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Crew had completed belt move. Was hanging tilt switch, stepped down from tailpiece, stepped on a rock and fell to the ground and sprained his ankle. Worked next two days, went to doctor on 8/6/07, too...
08/01/2007 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Watching tailpiece after belt move. Rock came off feeder, bounced up hit left hand, pinching middle and ring finger against tailpiece. Taken to ER for treatment, stitches used to close wound.
06/14/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 127d lost While bolting in the #3 entry on 011-0 MMU, EE states his foot got caught between loose draw rock and caused him to twist his left knee.
02/09/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Cut strap on bundle bolts. Strap back-lashed, injured right arm. Taken to ER for treatment, used stitches to close wound.
01/29/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee putting up bolt in 3L on 001 section. Piece of draw rock fell onto left arm causing laceration. Taken to E.R. for stitches to close wound.
12/05/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 131d lost Centers was helping to position the canopy on the roof bolter to align the bolts. During this procedure he strained his back. He was transported to Williamson Memorial Hospital by ambulance.
10/31/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 123d lost Taking RB plates from scoop to botler. Lifted 2 bundles from scoop, turned, tripped, drop plates onto side of left ankle. Taken to E.R. x-ray positve, fracture to left ankle.
10/28/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Bringing bolter head down, vibration of machine caused bolt to my on top r.b. as head came down it struck a bolt causing it to flip over onto right leg went to dr monday took off tuesday, rtw work wed...
06/12/2006 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost EE turned off belt, turned & stepped on small rock, twisting ankle. Taken to ER for treatment, X-ray positive.
05/26/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Using railroad jack to lift flat car to put back onto rail. Jack lever slipped, struck right jaw resulting in laceration under jaw & chipped tooth. E.R. doctor used stitches on laceration and going to...
05/12/2006 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost CM in #4 cut of pillar block loading SC, rib roll pushed EE against SC causing injury to his left side.
05/02/2006 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The door switch at the bottom of the elevator malfunctioned, causing the elevator to not operate. Repairman adjusted the switch & the elevator was operational in approx. 30 minutes.
05/01/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost EE WAS HELPING LAY 6""X20' AQUA WATERLINE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLOPE. HE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LOW BACK. ON 5/2/06 MID SHIFT, EE LEFT WORK AND VISITED HIS FAMILY DR., WHO TOOK HIM OFF WORK DUE TO BACK...
01/28/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was wedging a crib. On the back-swing he contacted a bolt plate with his right arm causing laceration. He was taken to the ER where stitches were used to close the wound.
01/15/2006 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost ON 2/13/06 DUE TO OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS, AS SUBSTANIATED BY MED RECORDS/REPORTS, EE BECAME UNABLE TO WORK BECAUSE OF THE AILMENTS DESCRIBED IN MED REPORTS OF PREVIOUS ACC 11/15/03. EE STATED THIS IS AN...
01/14/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing half header over bolts out-by in old area, a piece of draw rock fell striking his left ear. He was taken to e.r. where stitches were used to close the wound.
10/27/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None 10/27/05 at about 6:00 pm occured near the #12 head in entry #4 (track entry). The fall was 18'w x 25'l. x 8'h. the entrance to the fall was breakered off, clean up and rehabilitation has begun.
10/06/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None Employee was shoveling heavy wet material onto the #2 belt, and developed pain in the low abdominal area. He was diagnosed with an abdominal hernia.
10/04/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost Operating miner on pillar section, was positioned across intersection at MRS, rock fell onto left foot causing fracture to big toe.
08/11/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS HANGING CURTAIN WHILE STANDING ON MACHINE. HE FELL, CAUGHT HIS FIRST FINGER ON THE RIGHT HAND ON A BOLT PLATE AND CUT IT. ER USED STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND
07/21/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS ASSISTING THE REPAIRMAN MAKE CABLE SPLICE AND CUT HIS LEFT THUMB. HE WAS TAKEN TO WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. STITCHES WERE USED TO CLOSE WOUND.
06/21/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 250d lost MEMBER WAS CROSSING BELT CROSS-OVER AND SLIPPED AND FELL. MEMBER CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL JULY 11, 2005. *NOTE: MEMBER FIRST DAY OFF 7-11-05.
04/27/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE WAS HELPNG MOVE THE BOLTER BY PLACING THE CROSS-OVERS FOR THE MINER CABLE. AS THE BOLTER CROSSED THE MINER CABLE, IT CAUGHT THE EE RIGHT KNEE AGAINST THE RIB CAUSING INJURY. X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE, B...
04/08/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON #2 SECTION, IN THE FIRST ENTRY. EE HAD PUT UP THE FIRST BOLT AND WAS SWINGING BOOM OVER TO PUT UP NEXT BOLT WHEN DRAW ROCK FELL, STRIKING EE'S RIGHT KNEE.
03/01/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 329d lost ON MARCH 1 2005 DUE TO OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS, AS SUBSTANTIATED BY MEDICAL RECORDS AND REPORTS, EE BECAME UNABLE TO WORK BECAUSE OF THE AILMENTS DESCRIBED IN THE MEDICAL REPORTS. THIS IS NOT DUE TO ONE...
02/26/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE CHANGING BIT ON STEEL, HEARD POP, TURNED LEFT TO MOVE AWAY. DRAW-ROCK FELL FROM BOLT TO RIB ONTO INSIDE RIGHT LEG. EE WAS PERMANENTLY TRANSFERRED TO OUTSIDE JOB.
02/19/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 79d lost EE was helping replace the bumper on a 12-12-Joy C.M. They tack-welded the left side and was heating and hitting the right side with a sledge hammer to get it close to the miner for welding. the tack-...
02/07/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 93d lost While installing the first bolt at the third row of #1 entry of #2 section, the employee heard a pop. He looked left as he moved away to the right. A portion of the rib (60"" from the floor) popped ou...
02/03/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 347d lost Employee had hands on the steel; steel had penetrated about 2"", hit a hard streak and bent. Before he could let go of it, the drill steel struck his arm.
12/15/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost Employee assisting installing track. Rail bounced when pinched off of block, struck employee on top of left foot & fractured it.
11/12/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost EMPLOYEE WAS 1 BRK INBY THE FEEDER. HE GOT OUT OF HIS CAR TO HELP HANG A MINER CABLE. HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE WENT TO THE ER, WAS EXAMINED, AND GIVEN A RTW RELEASE. EE CONT...
10/30/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS LETTING THE T-BAR DOWN AND A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND CUT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT, THEN WENT TO THE DOCTOR WHO SUTURED THE WOUND.
10/27/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had chain on differential of a motor, lifting it with a hoist. The differential got stuck, when he looked to see what stopped it, the chain broke and struck him on mouth.
10/26/2004 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost Empkloyee was on 010-0 section at the feeder checking on a splice. While he was facing the feeder, a rib roll fell striking him and causing injury.
08/12/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS IN THE #2 ENTRY WAITING TO DUST THE PLACE. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDER AREA. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE E.R. AT WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FOR TRE...
07/26/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None MEMBER WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO BOUNCE INTO THE CANOPY INJURING HIS NECK AND BACK. THE E.R. GAVE HIM A PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION FOR HIS INJURY.
07/20/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 145d lost EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO REMOVE A PIN FROM A SCOOP JACK. WHILE PERFORMING THIS TASK HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE REPORTED THE INCIDENT, & A FIRST REPORT OF INJURY WAS GENERATED. THE PAIN...