NO. 77 — Accidents

Total: 197 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/20/2026 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE's rail motor EE was operating had de-railed. EE used a jack and a bar to put the ride back on the track. Upon doing so, the jack turned over causing the bar to strike EE on the right cheek area of...
11/17/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury roof fall occurred in the primary escapeway on 4 belt, entry 1, just inby crosscut 10. The fall was approximately 25'x15'x5-6'.
07/03/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE was at the bottom of the slope attaching the supply car to the 8-ton rail motor. EE reached outside the car to swing the coupling around to align with the motor. EE felt a pop in EE's back. EE had...
04/08/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None a non injury roof fall had at cross cut 24 in entry 3 on the third primary mains.
12/01/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None 2 non injury roof falls were discovered at cross cut 20 in #4 and #6 entries on the 3rd Primary Mains. The area of the falls had isolated laminated sandstone layers.
11/27/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non injury roof fall occurred in the primary escapeway on the 2nd Primary Mains at break 27. Using measurements from the map, the cross sectional area is 1' larger than the approved plan.
10/15/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non injury roof fall occurred in crosscut 17, #2 entry of the 2nd Primary Mains. Deterioration of the immediate roof in this isolated area is the probable cause for the fall.
09/02/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None This is an area of transition between shale and sandstone. No injuries or damage to any equipment occurred.
06/14/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non fatal unplanned roof fall occurred on 6/14/2024 on 014 mmu at #4 entry break #20. The fall measured approximately 12' wide x 10' long x 2-3' thick
05/07/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 283d lost EE was operating a bolt machine when the canopy unexpectedly dropped 2-3 inches and hit their head.
04/15/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None a roof fall occurred (24"" thick x 20' in length x 12' in width) during retreat mining causing the continuous miner to become lodged.
11/29/2023 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None david was working on a broken conveyor chain in a shuttle car. EE was using a handheld grinder to remove metal clips that keeps the links together. the grinder kicked back striking EE's thumb on EE's...
09/15/2023 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stated that they were pulling a car cable and felt a shock causing them to trip, hitting their head on the shuttle car resulting in 7 sutures. They received a full release to return to work.
06/07/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee states EE was bolting top and a metal roof strap struck EE's right forearm and EE had a laceration that required 6 stitches.
04/19/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost Employee states that EE was operating a shuttle car. EE dumped at the feeder and as EE was returning to the miner, EE hit a ""bump"" in the roadway causing EE to strike EE's head against the canopy of...
03/02/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was picking up a CO/belt cable and caught their hand against a rock and cut their right 4th digit finger. Sutures were required.
01/04/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Found an unintentional roof fall in the #4 entry, break no. 51, of the #7 Beltline
10/21/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Found an unintentional roof fall at xcut 10 on the 4 Belt Primary Escapeway
02/03/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Found an unintentional roof fall at break #10, #1 Left bleeder entry on 2nd Primary Mains.
11/22/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing a T-3 bent rib channel and caught EE's left index finger between the strap and the roof, sutures were required to repair the wound.
04/28/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A small piece of rock 5"" x 3"" x 1"" thick hit employee on top of EE's right wrist and cut EE's wrist. Sutures were required.
04/15/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 109d lost Employee was lifting a piece of rock that fell onto another employee and fell down and injured their left knee. Employee started missing work on 4/19/2021.
03/29/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was found on the #8 B Belt Line at crosscut #12 in the #4 entry.
02/12/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured employee was standing adjacent to another employee who was pulling a piece of draw rock. As the rock fell the edge caught and struck the injured employees right forearm. Sutures were requi...
10/20/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Found an unintentional roof fall in the intersection of No. 7 Entry, Break No. 33, on the 2nd Primary Mains.
09/15/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Found an unintentional roof fall on the track haulage secondary escapeway at Brk. No. 30, No. 7 Entry, on Energy Mains. The rock fell off from around the bolts and blocked the escapeway. The rock was...
05/17/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Found an unintentional roof fall at xcut #53, 6 Heading, Intake side of the 012 MMU.
12/19/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Found an unintentional roof fall in the #4 entry between breaks numbers 5 and 6 on the #4 Belt Line. Fall is approximately 20' wide by 60' long by 4'-6'thick.
09/19/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost Employee was walking up an entry, leg contacted an energized cable, and when employee stepped back away stepped in a rut and fell. Employee hurt right knee.
09/19/2018 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was reaching to hang the miner cable and a rock rolled from the rib and struck employee's hand. Employee did not go to the Dr. until later on 9/21/18 and it was determined that the employee h...
05/25/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 247d lost Employee was bent over re-positioning the miner cable and a piece of rock fell from between the bolts and knocked employee face first into the continuous miner. Initial indications were that it was on...
03/27/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost Employee was operating walk thru bolter and twisted left knee while bolting in the #5 heading. Employee started missing work on 3/29/2017.
07/11/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The roof bolter operator dislodged a piece of rock while bolting and it struck thumb. Sutures were required.
02/17/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The continuous miner was caught by a roof fall in the #4 entry right pillar. After the MSHA 800 number was contacted the existing fall fell more and covered the continuous miner up. The roof fall also...
02/08/2016 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost Employee was installing a resin roof bolt, as EE was aligning the drill chuck with the bolt, EE engaged the rotation and caught EE's glove between the bolt and drill chuck. EE was diagnosed with a sma...
11/10/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Motor malfunctioned on the elevator, motor was replaced.
10/07/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a hammer to cut a rock dust hose and hit hit left hand with hammer. # sutures were required.
08/20/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost Employee strained his back while carrying a 40lb bag of rock dust. He started missing work on 8/31/2015 due to being referred for further medical evaluation and taken off work by the physician.
06/04/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost Employee was moving the miner cable and a rock flipped around and struck him on the right leg and ankle. Diagnosed with a fracture. Started missing work 6/8/2015.
03/02/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Elevator shut down (Primary Escapeway) and was blowing fuses and was down for most of the day. It was repaired and restored back to service on the same day.
05/19/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was dragging an oxygen tank down the slope and he tripped and fell onto his right side/shoulder. He has been diagnosed with a fractured rib.
01/27/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost Employee was unloading timbers from a scoop bucket and 2 of them were frozen together and he strained his groin while trying to pull them out of the bucket. He has been diagnosed with an inguinal hern...
04/11/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost He was cleaning rock off of the continuous miner and a rock fell and struck him on the face and knocked him down.
09/06/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Found an unintentional roof fall in the #6 entry, brk #19, of the 4th left panel off of Left Fork Branch submains. This fall is located in an area where no persons are scheduled to work or travel. It...
03/07/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was bolting top and a rock hit his right middle finger and cut his finger. Sutures were required no lost time.
08/16/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Found an unintentional roof fall in #2 Entry at #11 Drive - Fall was cleaned up - Resupported - and supplemental roof support installed.
06/07/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Found an unintentional fall at 1st Left off of Left Horn Branch - Break #6 - #9 Heading - Fall was cribbed and dangered off & supplemental support was added to the affected surrounding area.
06/04/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was attempting to unstick a rope on an outby airlock door and cut his finger on the rope.
02/04/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost A piece of rock struck him on the top of his shoulder and knocked him down. Employee tried to continue to work but started missing work on 2-25-2011 due to back pain.
06/04/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was drilling a hole in the mine floor with hand drill and caught his finger on the drill steel keeper pin. His right ring finger was cut. 9 sutures required.