Mine #1 — Accidents

Total: 110 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
09/11/2014 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Claim filed for pneumoconiosis. Termination date of 8/9/1996. Physician report 9/11/2014.
07/23/2012 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None An employee electrician was removing a breaker box panel located in the shop building to trace an electrical issue, and as he took breaker panel off a screw driver fell off the top of the box, he grab...
05/11/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 121d lost Member was walking to return shaft when he fell forward into a small waterhole that was 2"" to 3"" deep he continued to work until 11;30 pm when he stated he might need to go to hospital, he was place...
05/03/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost Member was knocking a stopping when a piece of draw rock fell out measuring 80""lx15""Wx2.5"" thick fell striking him on the left arm causing a laceration and a compound fracture. Surgery was complete...
03/10/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Conducting on-shift exam going down slope reached right hand out to hold onto top frame of belt structure and accidently stuck his right thumb into top roller causing fracture to tip of thumb and requ...
02/24/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Fall 1 break inby spad # 11807 on 6th southeast submains at bk-21 on old 3 c belt in the #3 entry fall is 20'w X 20'long and 6' high. It's been dangered off and msha notified. Area won't be cleaned or...
01/11/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost EE was walking up the steps between 1st and 2nd levels on slope tower, when he fell backwards, twisting his right leg behind him and hurt his lower back when he fell. He was given phsical therepy for...
12/15/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost EE was removing a set of belt scales off the belt line #3 belt bk-26 he struck the scales with a 4lb hammer and they fell down hitting his ring finger on left hand causing an avulsion which required s...
12/06/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was cable bolting #2 intersection he installed 1 bolt then moved the roof bolter he reset and started back to the front to install another cable bolt when he stepped an a ledge in the floor causin...
11/16/2010 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee was walking from #7 to #6 through the crosscut, when he went through the curtain he stepped on a piece of timber that had been sawed off and twisted his right knee. He was taken to hospital a...
11/02/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was busting rock out of walkway on 2 Belt bk-18 with a sledge hammer and his shoulder started hurting. He was taken to hospital and given off until 11-4-10. He returned back to work on 11-5-10. He...
08/23/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Member was spot bolting on 3 A trac operating a single head bolter, he swung the drill pot over mashing his middle finger on his left hand. This required sutures to repair the wound. He returned back...
07/01/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 249d lost EE was walking over to 3 A power center when he caught the toe of his boot on a rock causing him to lose his balance twisting his right knee, back, neck. He was diagnosed with strains. All testing cam...
04/14/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 304d lost EE was hanging miner cable and injuried his back. He was taken to hospital and x-rays were negative, told to follow up with a specialist, he has done that and diagnosed with a muscle strain.
02/20/2010 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE stated that he slipped on a lump of coal or rock on the catwalk on the slope belt. He hasn't worked since this date. Please see the attached memo with this form. Based on the MRI report I ask this...
11/12/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 81d lost Employee went to squat down on his right knee & heard his knee pop. He was seen by ER doctor & referred to a specialist. He had an MRI on 10/19 & is being seen by the specialist on 10/21. He is being...
10/01/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 190d lost Employee was shoveling on slope belt, stepped on waterline and slipped landing on his back & hip. He continued to work until 10/9/09 at which time he was taken off work by his doctor because of a back...
08/31/2009 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 65d lost EE was welding on the left c/miner he was down on his right knee he twisted toward his left and when he did this he twisted his back and felt pain in his left leg. He was given 2 days away from work.(...
08/27/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost EE's were moving the buggy cable, EE had his foot in a loop whey they pulled the cable it jerked his feet out from under him and he landed on his back. EE was diag. with a sprained ankle and given tim...
04/21/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost Employee was bolting in 7 right. He was inserting the 2 piece drill steel into the hole when he pinched his right index finger with the pusher drill steel. He suffered a laceration to this finger.
04/12/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Rock fall at bk-27 on 6 b belt fall is 16' long by 18' high in the #3 entry it blocked the track entry it was reported to the MSHA hotline it will be cleaned and re-supported. MSHA did investigate the...
01/23/2009 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None EE was operating the AL Lee forklift, he placed his left hand on the outside of the canopy to pull himself up in the seat, when he did he accidentally hit the reverse tram pedal. This caused the forkl...
12/02/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Rub rail fell off of the continous miner and as he was putting it back on, his right finger was puntured by the rope hanger that had fallen in there and he didn't see it, which caused a laceration and...
08/29/2008 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking bent over when he hit his back on a roof bolt plate that the corner was bent on causing a laceration to his back requiring stitches to close wound.
04/16/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall is in No 1 entry and is 8' high x 18' wide x 18' long. Area is dangered off and has been checked by MSHA. Roof fall is on 3 c belt at Bk - 12.
03/31/2008 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Operating a battery powered four wheeler when the steering knob (suicide knob) on the steering wheel kicked back striking him on the right wrist causing a fracture to his distal bone. EE was travelin...
12/10/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall on 6c beltline at bk 22-23. Roof fall is apprx 70' long x 20 ' wide x 5' high. The roof fall will be re-bolted and the beltline will be ran over top of the rockfall when rebolting is complet...
10/16/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall was in the no. 5 crosscut. It was approx. 20' wide by 30' long x 7' high. Fall will be cleaned and resupported. Fall has been investigated by MSHA and OMSI.
07/20/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 224d lost At the direction of MSHA's conference & litigation rep, Solid Energy is reporting that EE claims he suffered an injury to his neck on 7/20/07 which he alleges resulted from him running into a rope bol...
06/06/2007 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was attempting to load bolts onto the forks of the forklift, he had lowered the forks to the ground. As he started to tram forward, the forklift went in to the rib, pinching his hat between the rib...
09/13/2006 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee riding in mantrip, SCSR hanging outside, SCSR struck 6x6 post at #4 belt track entry. Taken to e.r. for treatment, then went to his family dr, who released him. On 9/18/06 he returned to his...
02/11/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Supply cars were being let down the slope. One came uncoupled allowing it to runaway down the slope striking a support beam which allowed the roof to fall in and take the belt line out of service. Are...
02/09/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cutting down rope hanger when he cut his left arm. He required stitches to repair the cut.
01/02/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS INSTALLING 10' ROPE BOLT. THE BOLT BENT WHILE BEING PUSHED IN. EE HAD HOLD OF BOLT, INTENDING TO LOWER POT. HE HIT WRONG LEVER & BOLT SPUN, HITTING HIS RIGHT WRIST & CAUSING LACERATION.
07/01/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was taking down cable; a hook caught between his right thumb and finger causing a laceration. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. Stitches were used to close the wound. This mine was...
06/09/2005 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None POSSIBILITY OF THE WILLIAMSON SEAM BREAKING THRU & LETTING MORE WATER INTO THESE AREAS (H-PANELS AND NORTH WEST MAINS). THE WILLIAMSON SEAM IS OVER TOP OF THE POND CREEK SEAM.
01/18/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING REMOVE A ROCK FROM THE CM, THE ROCK FLIPPED UP MASHING THE EMPLOYEE'S RT. MIDDLE FINGER AGAINST THE ROOF. EE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STITCHES.
01/15/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 360d lost EE was starting first bolt in the fourth row of the entry. They were in the 1st L. X-cut. A rib-roll occurred, falling onto the right ankle, causing a fracture.
01/10/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 6d restricted MINER OPERATOR REPORTED A LEAK ON OFF SIDE OF MINER & BACKED UP TO NEXT OUT-BY BLOCK. AS FOREMAN WALKED UP TO LEFT SIDE, A RIB ROLL FELL OUT LETTING A ROCK FALL ONTO HIS RT. LEG, PUSHING HIM AGAINST T...
01/03/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 368d lost Employee was carrying two pails of water through a curtain while in the process of mixing mortar to build seals. He stepped on gob, slipped and twisted his left knee.
12/31/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was assisting getting a man-bus back onto the rail. As he was pushing on the unit he fell onto his hand causing injury. The E.R. doctor used sutures to close his wound.
10/06/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost EMPLOYEE WAS ON 001 SECTION IN #5 RT. HELPING CHANGE THE OPERATOR SIDE OF THE RIPPER JACK. THE BOTTOM OF THE JACK HAD BEEN INSTALLED & THE HOSES ATTACHED. THE JACK WAS CRADLED IN A CHAIN & WHILE ATTEM...
09/17/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While assisting with belt move on the 001 section in entry #4, employee was installing bottom stands. Co-worker picked up a stand before employee was ready, and struck him in the mouth with the stand....
07/22/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS ACROSS FROM THE FEEDER IN 6 RIGHT REPLACING A HOSE ON A MINER. THE COVER FOR THE PAN JACK FELL ON HIS HAND AND MASHED HIS RING FINGER. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE E.R. FOR TREATMENT. THE E.R. USE...
07/21/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was putting the lid back onto the miner, and let it fall onto his left middle finger. he was taken to the e.r. for stitiches to close the wound.
07/12/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE SCOOP DECK AT THE #4 ENTRY. HE HAD HIS LEFT HAND ON TOP OF THE CANOPY, AND A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON IT CAUSING A FRACTURE TO THE TIP OF THE THUMB.
06/24/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE SUPPLY MOTOR AT 5-A HEAD, IN THE TRACK ENTRY 60 FEET FROM CURVE WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED. ONE ENGINE COVER WAS PROPPED OPEN. WHEN HE RAISED THE OTHER LID, THE FIRST LID FELL...
06/15/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was using a 3/4 ton chain ratchet to bind water line on a flat car. Pulling on the ratchet strained his right eye muscle, dislodging a cornea implant. His doctor replaced the implant and inserted s...
05/24/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS TAKING ROPE BOLTS OFF OF THE BOLTING MACHINE IN THE NO. 6 ENTRY. ONE OF THE BOLTS BUTTED AGAINST THE RIB AND BENT. IT SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND AND SPRANG BACK, STRIKING HIS NOSE.
02/10/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None MEMBER WAS WALKING AROUND THE BACK OF THE ROOFBOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD, BACK AND LEG CAUSING A LACERATION OVER THE LEFT EYE.