North Eagle Mine — Accidents

Total: 559 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
03/06/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee stated that he was attempting to cut a 200' piece of CO cable from a 500' spool with a utility knife. He was holding the knife in his right hand and using his left palm to apply pressure...
01/26/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 7:40 a.m. the elevator was removed from service for more than 30 minutes due to a mechanical issue.
01/07/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 232d lost The EE was mining in #5 heading. He pulled the cable away from the miner and walked towards the rear of the miner. Through the investigation, it was determined that he walked past the standoff while t...
12/02/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost The employee stated he twisted his right knee while he was dismounting a 988 loader. The employee initially sought medical attention but did not receive any medical treatment and returned to work. On...
12/01/2014 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None ON 12/1/14 at approximately 8:00 a.m. the operator was notified that the employee had been diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.
10/16/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee stated that he was performing a pre-operational inspection of the 20 ton diesel motor and while dropping a side panel to the motor compartment caught the tip of his finger between the pan...
09/26/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator was removed from service due to an electrical malfunction. The elevator was repaired and returned to service.
09/23/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator was removed from service due to an electrical malfunction. The elevator was repaired and returned to service.
09/18/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator was removed from service due to an electrical malfunction. The elevator was repaired and placed back into operation.
08/25/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator was removed from service due to a malfunction of the VFD drive. The elevator was repaired and placed back into operation.
08/18/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee stated that while plastering a stopping a piece of plaster fell onto his glasses and contacted his left eye causing irritation. He sought medical attention and was given prescription medi...
06/20/2014 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The operator was notified on 6/20/14 at approximately 3:00pm that this employee which was last employee in 2009 had been diagnosed with black lung. This is Being reported as an illness.
05/14/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 69d restricted EE stated that the 1 North section belt head had went off on gob and he stepped up on the side of the flow-thru to see inside of the rock box. As he was stepping down he grabbed a cinder block that wa...
04/17/2014 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee stated that he had been dusting on the 1 East Belt and while walking along the belt his hard hat and light contacted the lifeline flipping it off his head and onto the belt. The employee...
04/16/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The EE stated he was ballasting track outby the 1 South Section track with the ballast car. He stated he had already dropped 2 of the 4 compartments and as he dropped the 3rd one he pushed the wrench...
03/28/2014 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None On March 28, 2014 we were notified that EE had been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis.
01/22/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The slope hoist was removed from service due to the speed sensor malfunctioning. The sensor was repaired and the hoist was placed into service.
01/22/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost The employee stated he was pulling a hand dolly across the track at the Spice Lick Shaft Bottom and tripped and fell. While falling, he tried to catch himself and fell onto his right shoulder causing...
01/03/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee stated that he bent over to lift the handle of the tracking and communication cart and when he felt pain in his lower back. On 1-15-14 this incident was deemed a medical reportable becau...
12/18/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee stated that he was helping to construct a stopping when he struck his right index finger with a hammer. The finger was splinted as a result of the incident.
11/15/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was setting up to sheave belt to lap in preparation for a belt move. During this process, he was pulling the sheave cable up the entry beside a parked scoop. As he pulled the cable, he twisted & st...
10/30/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The slope hoist was removed from service due to a coupling needing replaced. Once repaired, the hoist was placed back into operation.
10/16/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The slope hoist was removed from service to repair a motor coupling. The hoist was repaired and placed back into operation.
10/14/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the return air course between the East Mains Seals and Return Shaft 1 break outby spad 211. The fall was located in an intersection and was approximately 50' long x 20'...
10/02/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee stated that while he was in the process of dropping miner cable and water line that was hung from the mine roof by a rope hanger. The hanger hook caught between his fingers as he tossed t...
09/20/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost The employee stated he was standing in front of the RBM cable when the reel engaged which caused him to fall backwards onto his back. After further consideration and because the insurer found the inju...
08/22/2013 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 7:00 p.m. the slope hoist experienced an electrical malfunction which prevented it from functioning normally.
07/30/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee stated he was attempting to dislodge a rock that was fouled in the chain of a shuttle car, and while pushing the rock over the bumper of the car the rock cantilevered upwards striking his...
04/05/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was awarded 30% permanent disability for occupational pneumoconiosis.
09/07/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred at break 10 of the 1 South Mains. The fall occurred in the track entry. The area was dangered off.
07/06/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None During the preshift examination of all underground workings after a 7 day power outage a roof fall was discovered in the 1 South Mains track entry from break 28 to 29. The fall was 5 ft thick and 95'...
06/25/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing a set of doors with 2 other employees at the bottom of the slope. 1 door was in place & they were working on the 2nd door. Door was blocked in place & 2 EEs raised 1 side causi...
05/24/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At 4:00 am the slope hoist was removed from service due to an electrical issue in the hoist panel that occurred after a power outage. The hoist remained out of service until repairs could be made.
05/22/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At 7:15 pm the Spice Lick elevator was taken out of service due to mechanical issues.
05/04/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At 11:57 a.m., the slope hoist began having issues with the electrical system and was taken out of service and the mine was evacuated.
04/05/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred on the #1 Section #4 entry break 15 while retreat mining. The area affected included the intersection to the push-out that had just been mined.
03/28/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At the 3:38pm the spice lick elevator was taken out of service due to an electrical issue.
03/12/2012 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost The employee stated he was hanging curtain in 4 cross cut left when a piece of rock fell from between the first bolt and the rib striking the employee in the top of the head. The employee did not beg...
03/04/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Injured was walking down steps when he slipped landing on back
03/01/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall between belt and track at Brk. 29 on 1 south belt. Fall is approximately 19 foot wide. There is a permanent stopping on belt side of fall and the intersection is cribbed on both sides.
02/08/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 935d lost Injured was operating scoop when it was struck by shuttle car causing injured to complain with back pain
02/03/2012 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 87d lost Injured stepped on loose material and twisted right leg.
01/31/2012 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was riding on mantrip when rock flipped up hitting left foot and knee
01/30/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Injured was trying to square hook back together when it slipped hitting right little finger.
01/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost Injured was taking slack out of miner conveyor chain and when he stood up he felt pain in right knee. (reported 1/7/12)
01/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Injured was moving crib blocks and strained stomach. Did not report until 1/7/12.
12/15/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Employee was opening gate, tripped on gravel, fell to ground, hit left ribs, hip, leg
12/05/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee stated that he was putting together 4 inch waterline, and as he was clamping a coupling together the clamp sprung back and hit the index finger knuckle and middle finger knuckle of his left h...
11/29/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Injured was shoveling belt when shovel caught belt causing handle to hit injured in head.
11/16/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost Injured was operating miner when piece of rock fell off shuttle car striking injured on Rt foot.