Monongalia County Mine — Accidents

Total: 944 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/21/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL AT THE TAIL AREA OF 6-N LONGWALL FACE. MADE TAILGATE ENTRY TERMPORARILLY IMPASSABLE. FALL OCCURRED IN #1 ENTRY OF 5-N BETWEEN #7 & #8 INTERSECTION. 28'LONG X 15'WIDE X 6'HIG...
12/20/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING DOWN CABLE HANDLER MON-O-RAILING FROM MINE ROOF IN 6-N LONGWALL SECTION, #3 ENTRY, WHEN A PIECE OF COAL RIB BROKE OFF KNOCKING OUT A ROOF SUPPORT TIMBER, CAUSING THE TIMBER TO STRI...
12/15/2005 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 35d lost CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME, BOTH WRISTS
12/15/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost BECAME REPORTABLE ON 1/24/06 (1ST DAY OFF). ON 12/15/05 EE WAS REMOVING A METAL PANEL FROM A STOPPING WHEN A PIECE OF COAL RIB FELL, STRIKING HIM ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE AND TWISTING HIS KNEE (MUSCLE TEAR...
12/11/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentional roof fall on 6N longwall section, #3 entry, conveyor/stage loader area. Fell approx. 35' long x 16' wide x 9' high.
12/08/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 110d lost Employee was helping unload a metal tool box from the compartment of a track jeep when he experienced pain in rt. side of low back and rt hip.
12/06/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentional roof fall. 6-North between #4-#5 entry at #39 Block. 30' long x 16' wide x 6' high.
11/28/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentional roof fall - 6 North - No. 2 entry at #32 4-way intersection. Area is in intake escapeway for 5-west section.
11/08/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL AT MAIN NORTH - APPROACH WALKWAY TO 8S #5 SEAL AT #185 BLOCK. 11' WIDE X 17' LONG X 6' HIGH.
11/06/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost While exiting mantrip, employee twisted right knee stepping on lump of coal. He underwent surgery 02-09-06 on rt knee.
11/03/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN HANDLING SECTIONS OF MONO-RAIL IN THE BELT ENTRY WHEN HE STEPPED OFF A WOODEN WALKWAY AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE. (6-N SECTION 0-69 MMU).
11/02/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None KUHN TOWN ELEVATOR - DAMAGE TO HOISTING FACILITY THAT CAUSED IT TO BE OUT OF SERVICE FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE COUNTER WEIGHT CABLE SHEAVE WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING THE SHE...
10/27/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL - 6 N SECTION AT #29 3-WAY INTERSECTION. CONVEYOR ENTRY (#3 ENTRY) 20' LONG X 15' WIDE AND APPROX 9' HIGH
10/21/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost Became reportable on 02-02-06 when he was removed from work by physician prior to surgery. Employee was getting off of continuous miner, slipped (didn't fall), injured his shoulder when he caught hims...
10/19/2005 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Kuhntown Portal shaft elevator out of service for more than 30 minutes with an employee on it. Out of service due to an electrical problem (transformer) in the head house.
10/07/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL 6-N SECTION, 069-MMU, AT #3 ENTRY AT #37 INTERSECTION. FELL JUST INBY LONGWALL CRUSHER. APPROX 15' LONG, 16' WIDE & JUST 9' HIGH. (JUST INBY CRUSHER)
10/06/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost INJURY BECAME A REPORTABLE LOST-TIME INJURY ON 11/15/05. EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE OPERATIONS COMPARTMENT OF A BATTERY POWERED SCOOP TRACTOR WHEN HE TWISTED HIS KNEE. EE CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL...
09/15/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Un-intentional roof fall-Main North #215 x-cut - between #4 & #5 entry. approx 15' x 10' w x 8'h.
09/05/2005 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None ALLEGED INUNDATION OF METHANE. 22-M SECTION RETURN AT #27 BLOCK. PRESSURE DISK RUPTURED ON DE-GAS DRILL UNIT, ALLOWING SOME CH4 TO BE RELEASED. SUBMITTED ONLY AS A RESULT OF CITATION #7150322 9/6/0...
08/29/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 62d lost BECAME REPORTABLE 9/19/05 (1ST DAY MISSED DUE TO INABLITIY TO WORK) WHILE SHOVELING LOOSE COAL ALONG 6 N CONVEYOR BELT, EE TWISTED RIGHT KNEE
08/29/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None ON 23M SECTION, TRACK ENTRY, EE WAS HELPING UNLOAD TRACK RAILS WHEN HE GOT A FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN 2 RAILS, RESULTING IN INJURY TO FINGER.
08/23/2005 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None THIS REPORT SUBMITTED AS A RESULT OF MSHA VIOLATION # 7150618, DATED 9/8/05. FOR AN ALLEDGED METHANE INUNDATION WHILE MINING IN TO A HORIZONTAL DE-GAS HOLE IN THE 6-N LONGWALL SECTION. 069-MMU
08/21/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL. 5-NORTH, #3 ENTRY AT #9 BLOCK INTERSECTION - TRACK ENTRY - ON OUTBY EDGE OF 5-WAY INTERSECTION. APPROX 20' X 30' X 12' HIGH. AREA DEVELOPED IN JUNE 1983.
08/21/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UN-INTENTIONAL ROOF FALL. 6-NORTH - TRACK ENTRY #4 ENTRY AT #27 INTERSECTION. 4-WAY INTERSECTION. ROOF FALL APPROX 30' X 20' X 12' HIGH. AREA DEVELOPED IN JUNE 1992.
08/16/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost AT 7-M SECTION TRACK, EE WAS ASSISTING IN RE-RAILING A LOCOMOTIVE & FELT PAIN IN LOW BACK
08/15/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Un-intentional roof fall-23-m track-#2 entry, #19 intersection. approx. 30'x45'x10'high. (above anchorage of 8' resin/combination bolts).
08/12/2005 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None THIS REPORT SUBMITTED AS A RESULT OF MSHA VIOLATION # 7150617 DATED 9/8/05 FOR AN ALLEDGED METHANE INUNDATION WHEN INADVERTENTLY MINING IN A HORIZONTAL DE-GAS HOLE IN 5 WEST SECTION; 071-MMU
08/09/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL. 23-M SECTION #3 - CONVEYOR BELT ENTRY, #5 BLOCK - 3-WAY INTERSECTION. FELL APPROXIMATELY 16' WIDE X 20' LONG, & 8' HIGH. JUST AT OR ABOVE ANCHORAGE OF 8' COMBINATION ROOF BOLT...
08/04/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None un-intentional roof fall-6 north #1 entry, at approx. 29 1/2 block entry. Area initially potted out around a de-gas borehole and on 8-4-05-determination made that it became msha reportable: approx. 30...
08/02/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost Was performing rail/track installation in 7-n section. As he pulled a rail into place he noticed a burning sensation in his lower abdomen.
07/16/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost Developed a discomfort in groin area during his normal duties thru the shift. no specific accident, or incident to cause the discomfort.
07/14/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentional roof fall-6 North, no. 4 entry, from #35 to #36 block. 120'x15;x6; high was bolted with 5' resin bolts.
07/13/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL, 6 NORTH #5 ENTRY, INTERSECTION AT #52. 20' X 20' X 9'.
07/06/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL, 6 NORTH #4 ENTRY AT #49 BLOCK 4 WAY INTERSECTION. FELL 20' X 20' X 9' HIGH
07/05/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None AT THE 5-WEST CONVEYOR BELT TRANSFER AREA, EMPLOYEE FELL BACKWARDS OFF AN IDLED CONVEYOR BELT AND STRUCK HIS LEFT FOREARM AGAINST THE MINE FLOOR, RESULTING IN A SMALL LACERATION REQUIRING 4-SUTURES.
07/01/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL. 4-N, #6 BLOCK, CROSS CUT #2 TO #3.
06/30/2005 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None KUHNTOWN ELEVATOR STOPPED MID-WAY DOWN WITH AN EMPLOYEE ON IT, FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.
06/29/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL. G-NORTH TRACK ENTRY AT #45 INTERSECTION. FELL APPROX. 20'LONG, 15'WIDE & ABOVE ANCHORAGE OF 8'ROOF BOLTS.
06/29/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL, 4N TRACK, NO.1 INTERSECTION. FELL APPROX. 20'LONG, 15'WIDE & UP ABOVE 8' ROOF BOLTS.
06/28/2005 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 77d lost AT 23-M CONVEYOR BELT TAKE-UP/TENSIONER AREA, EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING TO PREPARE TO LOOSEN THE TENSION OF THE MOVABLE TENSIONER CARRIAGE. HE GOT HIS LEFT HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CARRIAGE DOLLY WHEEL &...
06/26/2005 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES WITH 2 EMPLOYEE ON IT - AT THE KUHNTOWN PORTAL. ELEVATOR STOPPED WITHIN 100' OF THE SURFACE LANDING DUE TO THE BRAKES SETTING UP AS A RESULT OF VIB...
06/21/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 93d lost EMPLOYEE WAS DRAGGING TWO METAL ROOF SUPPORT STRAPS WHEN HE TRIPPED (AND FELL) WHILE CROSSING A TRACK RAIL RESULTING IN A TORN ACL LIGAMENT IN KNEE.
06/15/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 222d lost Became, reportable on 8-1-05, the first day missed as a result of the 6-15-05 incident. Ee was picking up a belt roller when he experienced pain in his upper left arm.
06/10/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost No specific accident. While doing normal duties, while handling a roof support strap, employee experienced a slight pain in his right shoulder.
06/09/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost EMPLOYEE WAS ALONG SIDE THE CONTINUOUS MINER OBSERVING THE MINING CYCLE WHEN HE WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE ATRS CONTROLS AND THE RIGHT COAL RIB RESULTING IN A HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT PELVIC AREA.
06/07/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 62d lost Became reportable on 8-4-05, the first day missed for 6-7-05 incident. ee was walking and twisted his left knee, stepped in small hole while rockdusting face area.
05/29/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL IN 5-N LONGWALL SECTION IN #3 ENTRY, BELT ENTRY AT STATION SPAD #17-35, BETWEEN #19 & #20 BLOCK. 15'LONG X 15'WIDE & 8'HIGH. JUST AT ANCHORAGE OF 8'POINT ANCHOR BOLTS.
05/25/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentional roof fall found during weekly airway exams: 5-25-05 exam: #6 entry at #24-25. 80'long x 15' x 6'. 5' resin bolts were here. Travel no longer required area.
05/18/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Unintentional roof fall found during weekly airway exams: 5-18-05 6-North Rt Return. #7 entry at #25 block. 30'long x 15'wide x 6'high. 5' resin bolts were here. Travel no longer required in area.
05/17/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None (2ND OF 2 ROOF FALLS THIS DATE.) UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL IN 5-N (0-69) SECTION, #3 BELT ENTRY. FALL APPROX 15' X 15 1/2' X 9' HIGH JUST INBY #24 X-CUT. FELL ON TOP OF LONGWALL HEADGATE UNIT. (LONGW...