North River Mine — Accidents

Total: 478 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/13/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost While inspecting tailgate drum for bad bits and sprays, employee turned drum and coal face turned loose and pinched his right hand between face and tailgate drum. This caused an open avulsion laceract...
06/12/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The Tyro Creek Service Elevator was out of service on 6/12/05 at 8:40 pm due to the pit being full of water, causing the pit switch to short which tripped the control breaker. Bagby Elevator Company r...
06/12/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE TYRO CREEK SERVICE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE ON 6/12/05 AT 7:05 AM DUE TO FLOODING OF THE PIT, CAUSING A SHORT TO THE GOVERNOR TOIL SHEAVE SWITCH. BAGBY ELEVATOR COMPANY REPLACED THE SWITCH & TH...
06/09/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE TYRO CREEK SERVICE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE FROM APPROX. 9:40 P.M. UNTIL 10:15 P.M. BECAUSE THE CAR DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE DOOR OPEN CONTACTOR WAS REPLACED.
06/07/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At 5:15 a.m., the hoist engineer was lowering (4) four loaded supply cars into the mine via ""the slope track."" 3 cars came uncoupled, breaking the safety chain coupling device. As a result, the 3 ca...
06/06/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT THE DUST HOSE USING AIR WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURED. HE SUFFERED A LACERATION ON HIS FOREHEAT WHILE TRYING TO AVOID THE DUST HOSE (WHICH WAS MOVING UNCONTROLLABLY). HE RECIEVED...
06/01/2005 POWERED HAULAGE FATALITY Fatal Employee was discovered by section foreman caught in the pick breaker on the Stamler feeder. He suffered fatal injuries to his lower chest and mid torso.
05/23/2005 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS MAKING AN EXAMINATION OF THE SLOPE BELT, HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON SOME LOOSE COAL. THIS CAUSED HIM TO TWIST HIS KNEE. AN MRI REVEALED A TEAR OF THE MEDIAL MENICUS. FIRST L...
05/23/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE STATED HE WAS INSTALLING A BOTTOM ROLLER ON BELT CONVEYOR AND THE ROLLER SLIPPED OUT OF THE BRACKET AND FELL, CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN IT AND A ROLL OF BELT. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION AND C...
05/13/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE CEDAR CREEK SERVICE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE FROM APPR 4:45PM TO 8:00PM DUE TO SLOWDOWN SWITCH
05/12/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The cedar creek service elevator was out os service from approx. 200 am until 5 20 am due to a wire being off of the interlock L conductor.
05/05/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL ON OUR WEST SECTION (MMU-017-0) IN THE DEVELOPING CROSSCUT 2-1 TO LEFT OF SPAD 74+10 THE FALL MEASURING APPROX 30' LONG X 25' WIDE X 9' HIGH. THE FALL IS ADJACENT TO THE FACE OF THE #2 ENT...
05/04/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HELPING LAY TRACK AND WHILE PUSHING DOWN ON RAIL A CABLE FELL CATCHING HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE CABLE AND A ROOF SUPPORT, THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION TO THE PALM OF RIGHT HA...
05/02/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The tyro creek elevator was out of service from appr. 4:00 on 5/2/05 until 5:30 pm on 5-3-05 due to rotary pulse generator.
04/07/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 89d lost EE WAS DRAGGING ROCK DUST HOSE ALONG SIDE OF BELT WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A ROOF BOLT, CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND STRIKE HIS LEFT SHOULDER AGAINST A PIECE OF WATER PIPE. FIRST LOST WORKDAY OCCURRED 4/13/05...
04/06/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 107d lost Employee was attempting to place an idler roller on a dozer when the roller fell on his right foot. An x-ray revealed a fracture to his fifth metatarsal. First lost work day occurred 4/7/05.
04/04/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The Tyro Creek service elevator was out of service from approximately 2:20 pm until 3:40 pm due to the upper proximity switch.
03/27/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At approx. 7:15 pm, the tyro creek service elevator was out of service due to the door lock contacts not working. Bagby elevator repalce the interlock fixed safety edge, and replace one guide. elevato...
03/12/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE STATED THAT ATTEMPTING TO PUT A TOP ROLLER FRAME IN THE BELTLINE WHEN EE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN RIGHT SHOULDER. AN MRI REVEALED A TORN ROTATOR CUFF, EE FIRST LOST WORK DAY OCCURRED ON 04072005...
02/23/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost EE states that he ""was helping another employee install the plow on the stageloader using 'com-a-longs' and a rock bar."" The ""com-a-long"" chain slipped on the plow resulting in the EE's finger bei...
02/11/2005 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 56d lost Employee has a history of right knee problems and 2 previous surgeries. he stated he was walking seals and his foot got stuck when he stepped in some slurry. His first lost work day did not occur unti...
02/10/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 91d lost EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS GETTING OFF A MANTRIP WHEN HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT ON THE FRAME CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS. EE STATED THAT HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS RT. ARM RESULTING IN AN INJURY TO HIS R...
02/04/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE TYRO CREEK ELEVATOR ""WENT DOWN"" AT APPROX. 8:45 P.M. ON 2/4/05 DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE FINAL LOWER LIMIT SWITCH. MINE MANAGEMENT CONTACTED BAGBY ELEVATOR AND THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. THE E...
01/25/2005 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost Employee was walking down a belt line when he stepped on a discharge pipe, twisting his knee. First lost work day did not occur untill 3/3/05 due to surgery.
01/23/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The Tyro Creek service elevator went down after the first group of miners entered the mine. Mine management contacted Bagby Elevator Service and a technician was dispatched. The technician stated a pr...
01/12/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost Employee stated that he was attempting to lift a belt roller. Two rollers were stuck together. He felt a pain in his lower abdomen. He was diagnosed with a left hernia. his first lost work day did not...
01/01/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE TYRO CREEK ELEVATOR WENT DOWN AT 4:44 AM DUE TO EXCESSIVE WATER IN ""PIT"" AREA. THE WATER REACHING A MAXIMUM OF 40"", CAUSED THE GOVERNOR TENSION SWITCH TO SHORT.
12/29/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated that he was getting into the oil truck to go to lunch when another employee struck him with a metal thermos bottle. The EE required 15 stitches across the bridge of his nose. Incident...
12/23/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED IN THE #1 ENTRY OF OUR WEST MAIN SECTION BETWEEN SPAD 87+75 AND 86+65. THE FALL MEASURES 20' WIDE X 30' LONG X 8' HIGH. THE FALL IS LOCATED BETWEEN CROSSCUT 81 AND 82 APPROX...
11/23/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE CEDAR CREEK SERVICE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE FROM APPROXIMATELY 4:15 PM TO 7:30 PM ON 11/23/04 DUE TO DIODES ON POWERBOARD.
11/16/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE CEDAR CREEK SERVICE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE FROM APPROX. 8:00PM (11/16/04) TO 7:00PM (11/17/04), DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER SUPPLY BOARD.
10/30/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost EE STATED THAT HE WAS ASSISTING A BAGBY ELEVATOR TECH WITH GREASING A BEARING. THE HOSE ON THE GREASE GUN RUPTURED CAUSING GREASE TO BE INJECTED INTO EE'S FINGER. EE'S FIRST LOST WORKDAY DID NOT OCCUR...
10/28/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL HAS OCCURED IN WEST MAIN SECTION (MMU014-0)IN THE #2 ENTRY AT SPAD #71 & 25. THE FALL MEASURES APPROX 20FT LONG, 20FT WIDE, 12-13 FT HIGH. THE FALL APPROX 21OO FT OUTBY THE FACE
10/23/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Walking down slope conveyor lifting cable sled over rollers and slipped on loose materials on the slope floor.
10/20/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING INSTALL COVERS ON THE HEAD DRIVE OF THE LONGWALL FACE CONVEYOR WHEN HER FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN THE COVER AND THE GEAR BOX. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION TO HER RIGHT INDEX FIN...
09/30/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 87d lost EE WAS POSITIONING THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF THE RIB FELL, STRIKING HIM ON HIS BACK AND HEAD. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE TO TWO RIBS.
09/28/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL HAS OCCURRED AT OUR WEST-MAIN SECTION (MMU 014-0) IN THE #6 ENTRY AT SPAD 24+90. THE FALL MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 8' HIGH X 20' WIDE X 20' LONG. THE FALL COVERED THE ENTIRE INTERSECTION. TH...
09/24/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE CEDAR CREEK SERVICE ELEVATOR WAS OUT OF SERVICE FROM APPROX 9:40 PM UNTIL 10:45 PM DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE GOVERNOR OVERSPEED.
09/24/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall has occurred in our West Main Section (MMU 0140) in the #2 entry at spad #66+75. The fall measures approx. 20 feet long x 20 feet wide x 8 feet high. The fall is approx. 1700 feet outby th...
09/21/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost EE STATED HE WAS UNLOADING A BOX OF RESIN OFF OF THE CANOPY OF ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. AN MRI SHOWED A DISC HERNIATION OF THE L4-L5 EE'S FIRST LOST WORK DAY DID NOT OCCUR...
09/11/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURED AT THE WEST-MAIN (MMR-014-0) SECTION'S #3 ENTRY. THE ROOF FALL IS LOCATED AT SPAD #84 + 45 & COVERS THE ENTIRE INTERSECTION APPROX. 55' OUTBY THE FACE. THE FALL MEASURES APPROX. 8'...
09/05/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred at the west main (mmu 014-0) section's #4 entry. The roof fall is located at spad 83+35, approximately 50' outby the face. The fall measures 8' H x 20' L x 20' W, covering the ent...
08/31/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was ""breaking"" with a hammer to clear the walkway. A piece of the rock slipped in the ee's hand causing a laceration to the right index finger. No lost work days occured as a result of this acc...
08/28/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING OUT THE LONGWALL SHEAR BITS ON THE DRUM WHEN A PIECE OF METAL STRUCK HIM IN THE LOWER LEFT ARM. NO LOST WORK DAYS RESULTED FROM THIS ACCIDENT.
08/14/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 94d lost EE stated that he was loading a spool of 1 1/2"" hose on a trip when he felt a pain in his lower back. his first lost work day did not occur until 12/6/04 due to surgery.
08/13/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None EE STATED HE WAS THROWING A TRACK SWITCH & SWITCH HANDLE CAME BACK UP & STRUCK HIS RT.KNEE. EE 'S FIRST LOST WORK DAY DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 8/23/04. THIS ALLEGED ACCIDENT IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATIO...
08/10/2004 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The Cedar Creek elevator was out of service from approx. 9:30 pm until 5:15 am due to problems with the leveling switch & 48 volt relay.
07/20/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The cedar creek service elevator was out of service from 1:30 am until 12:15 pm. A power supply board had to be replaced.
07/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred on our west 3 section in the #4 entry at spad 1 and 20. It measures 20 ft long and 20 ft wide and approx 9 ft high. It is located approx 150-175 ft out by the face.
07/18/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost EE STATED HE WAS HELPING JACK RAILCAR BACK ON THE TRACK AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED IN LOOSE GRAVEL. EE'S FIRST LOST WORKDAY DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL 8/5/04. MEDICAL REPORTS ATTACHED.