No 7 Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,417 accidents | Fatalities: 5

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
07/26/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None REPORTABLE ONLY DUE TO SUTURES - Employee was using a ratchet to install a cowl bolt on the tailgate side of the shear, when the ratchet slipped off catching EE's finger between the ratchet and rangin...
07/25/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 54d lost Employee was hauling a curve rail on duck bill of man bus, when the curve rail caught an airline pulling the rubber hose and coupling off of hard line causing coupling to strike employee in the back r...
07/12/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost Employee was on 12 section, in the haulage road when EE's foot became caught under a scoop tire as the scoop trammed by EE causing crush injury to right foot and fracture to right toe.
07/04/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 86d lost Employee was walking to a ramcar on the section, when they stepped in a hole, twisting their right knee, causing injury.
06/30/2018 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 96d lost Employee was setting props for head gate move up at the new brattice location when a piece of the rib fell striking the employee knocking them to the ground resulting in a fracture to lower leg and su...
06/29/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was helping move an 8 foot relay bar in the bottom to the cage, when EE lost EE's footing, falling, causing a laceration to EE's left hand requiring sutures and contusion to left foot.
06/15/2018 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None ALLEGED IGNITION - Was to have occurred in the No. 1 entry face of No. 9 sec., where there was a (slip) sand stone material in the roof. The miner operator raised the cutter head to cut and a large pi...
06/06/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 265d lost While Shoveling shield toes, EE slipped and fell resulting in a lower back contusion.
05/29/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost While raising track rails, employee was struck in the right foot by a track jack resulting in a fractured 4th Metatarsal.
05/23/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost Employee was operating locomotive hauling supplies when the Locomotive derailed resulting in fracture to EE's left cheek bone and sutures to left ear.
05/15/2018 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost Employee raised the J-Loader and blocked the off operators side, to tighten wheel unit bolts, and when EE lowered the loader it slid catching EE's leg between the J-Loader and a bundle of straps causi...
05/14/2018 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None IGNITION - Occurred on the surface at Deep Well Pump #18 Metal casing installation, as a threaded piece was being welded on top of the metal casing. The flame was blue and orange in color, lasted appr...
05/12/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost Employee was setting bits on longwall drum when a rock struck EE's hand against the drum causing a fracture to EE's left ring finger and sutures to both the left ring finger and left little finger.
05/10/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 396d lost Employee was walking and fell over a rock injuring right shoulder. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN OFF WORK ON 5/15/18 DUE TO PRIOR ACCIDENT WAITING SURGERY ON NECK. EE HAD SHOULDER LOOKED AT FROM 5/10/18 ACCIDENT...
05/04/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 168d lost Employee was removing a fitting with wrench, when the fitting did not move they applied more pressure on the wrench and felt pain in elbow. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING SINCE DATE OF ACCIDENT UNTIL 5/31...
05/03/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost Employee was bending over to lift a 6X6 timber, when employee started to lift they felt a sharp pain in the lower back resulting in an acute L/S strain.
04/26/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost While constructing overcasts, EE received a small puncture wound to left hand resulting in subsequent infection. This injury was not reported to the insured's employer until 5/7/2018.
04/23/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 89d lost Employee was operating shear on longwall and as ee was walking following the shear foot was caught under the relay bar causing a contusion to right foot.
04/22/2018 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None IGNITION - Occurred while using a cutting torch at the north bunker to remove a metal I-beam. When EE went to light the torch it ignited methane there from the coal material. The ignition last approx....
03/25/2018 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None IGNITION - Occurred on 5 section in the 2-3 cross cut as roofbolter went to spin the bolt and saw an orange flame. The flame lasted approx 20 seconds and was extinguished with powder from a fire extin...
03/02/2018 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was on a section hanging mesh when the rib rolled knocking the roll of mesh into EE's right ear causing laceration requiring sutures.
02/28/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 396d lost Employee was walking on east track when they tripped over rope and fell landing on the left side of their head and shoulder hitting it on a rail causing injury to the neck. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING S...
02/20/2018 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None REPORTABLE ONLY DUE TO SUTURES - Employee was roof bolting and as ee put the drill steel together and put pressure on the steel, the steel bent hitting ee in the face requiring sutures to lip and chee...
02/12/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee was walking around battery charger when ee tripped and as ee tried to catch self ee twisted injuring lower back.
02/09/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 72d lost Employee was roofbolting, installing a bolt in roof with board and as employee was lifting up felt sharp pain in right shoulder causing injury to shoulder.
02/08/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 42d lost Employee was helping install a tram motor, as they were lowering the motor into place the chain slipped pinching EE's middle left finger between the frame and motor causing partial amputation to tip o...
01/28/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost Employee was installing a new bottom roller on East belt and as they were lifting the roller they felt pain in lower back causing injury.
12/18/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee was riding in a manbus to the section, when a piece of rock fell hitting employee on left shoulder and left knee causing contusion on both.
12/16/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost Employee was stepping out of a Lo Trac and stepped down on a small piece of wood causing employee to fall injuring right knee.
12/10/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 301d lost Employee was working at the preparation plant removing a return roller to install a new one, as they were reaching out to install the roller they felt pain in the upper arm which resulted from a torn...
12/04/2017 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 280d lost Employee was setting props on belt line, when rib rolled out on employee's leg resulting in a fracture to lower leg.
12/02/2017 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None IGNITION - Occurred on the No. 10 section while Roofbolter #144 was drilling in the No. 4 face. The operator was drilling in hard roof and when ee pulled the bit out of the hole, the ignition occurred...
11/25/2017 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 853d lost Employee was stocking tray on Roof bolter 157, operator side, getting ready to roof bolt the second cut in No. 4 entry when the rib rolled hitting employee causing injury resulting in fractures to arm...
11/14/2017 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 207d lost Employee was setting prop against the rib in No. 1 entry on No. 2 Longwall, when the rib rolled out onto employee's leg causing fracture to left upper leg.
11/11/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None REPORTABLE ONLY DUE TO SUTURES - Employee was in position to pull tailpiece forward on the Longwall, when a piece of rock fell hitting employee's wrist causing laceration requiring sutures.
11/09/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 62d lost Employee was helping move a water pump in bleeders, while pulling on sled the employee twisted left knee causing strain to knee.
10/22/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 318d lost Employee was using come-a-longs to pull track together, as employee was tightening on the come-a-longs employee felt pain in employee's elbow and shoulder. THE EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING SINCE THE DAT...
10/20/2017 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Employee was carrying longwall shield lights when ee stepped on a rock resulting in a fracture to left foot.
10/06/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Employee was servicing the shear and went to close the hydraulic lid, the lid was stuck open so as EE was pulling on the lid it came down on the end of the fingers on the left hand causing fracture an...
10/01/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None REPORTABLE ONLY DUE TO STITCHES - Employee was riding in man bus traveling into the track turn out when a rock fell striking employee's elbow causing laceration requiring sutures.
09/28/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was assisting with center line on section, when employee yanked the string down a nail on the other end of the string punctured employee's hand causing infection.
09/19/2017 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost Employee was operating shear on the longwall when a rock came off of the shear striking the employee's hand on the handrail causing fracture to right hand.
09/17/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was lifting a portable winch when it slipped out of their hands and they tried to catch it, causing strain to shoulder and bicep area.
09/06/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None REPORTABLE ONLY - Employee was sorting Kennedy Panels in supply area when employee's finger became caught causing fracture to pinky finger. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING SINCE DATE OF ACCIDENT AND DID NO...
08/30/2017 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None IGNITION - Occurred on 6 section in the No. 1 entry. The continuous miner was cutting coal when a frictional ignition occurred. The flame was yellow-orange and lasted 2 to 5 seconds and went out on it...
08/26/2017 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None IGNITION - Occurred on No. 12 section in No. 3 face while continuous miner was cutting bottom on the right side of the face, the flame was extinguished with water from the wash down hose on the contin...
08/23/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost Employee was bending a 7' roof bolt to insert into a hole, when EE felt pain in the left shoulder. Employee has been treated numerous times for this injury with no resolve. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING...
08/11/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 128d lost Employee was operating a chain hoist, lifting belt, to replace a bad roller when employee felt pain in right shoulder. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING SINCE DATE OF ACCIDENT AND WAS TAKEN OFF WORK ON 10/11...
08/09/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Moving concrete hose and lost footing and fell into concrete
08/01/2017 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None IGNITION - Occurred in the No.1 face of the No. 7 section. The continuous miner CM128 was cutting top when a frictional ignition occurred. The flame lasted approx. 45 seconds and was extinguished wit...