Oak Grove Mine — Accidents

Total: 998 accidents | Fatalities: 4

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/05/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE was installing sprag beams on the headgate drive when one of the beams that was leaning against the panline fell over and struck EE's leg.
02/05/2026 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service after finding broken strands in the rope. The broke strands were removed from the rope. The rope was shortened, the hoist tested, and placed back into...
02/03/2026 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE was cleaning with a loader when EE backed under a strap that was low hanging. The strap caught the canopy of the loader and flipped out of the machine causing a laceration to the operator back. T...
01/29/2026 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE was running a rock truck when they hit a pothole causing them to bounce and strain their back.
01/17/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE was walking when EE tripped over a rock and fell hitting EE's elbow on the ground.
01/14/2026 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was cutting belt when the knife slipped and poked their left leg just above the knee. The employee received staples to close the cut.
01/13/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE was helping slide a ram jack back onto the shield toes when they used poor hand placement and grabbed the eye so when the jack moved and smashed fingers between the jack and the shield toe.
01/07/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE was assisting in moving a CM cutter head. As they were pulling the head onto the duck bill of the scoop a lifting eye that was being pulled against broke free from the machine, appeared to ricoche...
12/20/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to a faulty limit switch. The switch was replaced, the elevator was tested, and the elevator was placed back into service. An inspection of the elevator...
12/17/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost IE was operating the shearer when a small rock came from the drum and hit EE's cheek before glancing into EE's eye and causing a laceration.
12/16/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE was riding on a mantrip to gather supplies for the shift when EE bumped EE's head on an I-Beam. The employee requested treatment for neck pain an hour later after reaching EE's assigned job for th...
12/10/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost IE was pushing a rock off of the handrail on the LW face when a rock came from the tailgate and hit the rock they were attempting to push. This caused a strain of their right shoulder.
12/09/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost IE was opening a toolbox when they felt a pull in their right shoulder.
12/08/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost IE was walking with the shearer. A ram jack that was chained to the shearer had its D-ring break allowing it to fall. The jack hit the employee's leg and caught it between the jack and a shield toe...
11/21/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE was adding DEF fluid to the 336 Excavator when DEF jug slipped. When the employee attempted to catch the jug, the lid fell striking right wrist.
11/20/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost IE was installing a fork on a lotrac when the fork hit their finger causing a fracture.
11/12/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost IE was walking at the MN2 header when EE rolled EE's ankle and fell to EE's knees.
11/09/2025 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL ACCIDENT ONLY None There was a rib roll located on the MN1 belt between 14 and 15 crosscut. Due to initial information this was reported out of caution. After investigation this was deemed to be a non-reportable event...
10/31/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost IE was changing a hose on a shield. They had a chisel braced with left hand when they hit left thumb with the hammer they were using causing a fracture.
10/27/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE was prying on a hose when the bar slipped. When the bar slipped the IE fell into the shuttle car and bumped an elbow.
10/27/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to a faulty door switch. The switch was replaced, the elevator was tested, and placed back into service.
10/16/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost IE was working with the face crew servicing the face. As they were grabbing a tube off of other tubes it fell and smashed a thumb against the rock on the rib causing a fracture.
10/10/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost IE was unloading the oxygen and acetylene car when EE let an oxygen bottle slip. The bottle hit EE's left thumb against the metal frame of the car.
10/10/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #5 Escape Capsule was taken out of service after the hydraulics failed to release. It was found that there was a failure inside the hydraulic pump and it needed rebuilt.
10/10/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost IE was removing a piece of metal from the face chain when EE felt a strain in EE's lower back.
10/08/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost IE was riding on a mantrip when the trip came to a sudden stop. The employee bumped EE's elbow on the roll bar of the mantrip causing a bruise.
09/15/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost IE stumbled when standing up after bleeding brakes on a mantrip. They fell into the mantrip and then to the ground straining their shoulder.
09/12/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost IE was walking down the slope when they slipped with their left foot. As they slipped they rolled their right ankle causing a sprain.
08/21/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 90d lost IE felt a pop in right shoulder as they were putting a roll of dust hose in a mantrip.
08/20/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE exiting a mantrip that was stuck on a hill. When they went towards the crosscut, they stumbled and fell striking right elbow.
08/17/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost IE was lifting the breaker top to perform maintenance when a hinge on a door broke. The door fell and struck the employee's right foot causing a contusion.
08/11/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost IE was climbing off the grader when they strained their left knee.
07/30/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost Employee strained EE's left shoulder while shoveling out the 6SLW dewatering box at the head. The employee has previously had this shoulder repaired.
07/25/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None There was a reportable roof fall at 24xc on the 1W belt. It fell to the main roof and measured approximately 77 feet long. It was rib to rib and extended from an area that had previously been mined t...
07/21/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost IE strained EE's lower back while shoveling on the slope belt.
07/18/2025 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 4d lost IE was shoveling at the slope tail when they got dizzy. Employee was taken to the surface and transported to the local hospital to be treated for dehydration.
07/17/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost IE slipped while walking the slope belt entry and strained their back.
06/26/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost IE was strapping a pump to the base lift jack of a shield when EE got EE's foot caught between the relay bar and the toe of the shield.
06/24/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost IE strained EE's left calf while walking up the slope.
06/06/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #5 Escape Capsule was taken out of service after a loss in hydraulic pressure would not allow the brakes to release. Debris was cleaned from the hydraulic system, the hoist was tested, and placed...
06/04/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to the elevator company dropping one of the ropes. The ropes were being tensioned as part of the service contract when the company performing service allo...
06/04/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 71d lost IE was walking when their foot got caught in the mud causing them to fall. They strained their back when they fell.
05/13/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE was beginning to drill a hole to install a roof bolt when a small piece of rock fell from the roof and landed on their shoulder.
05/09/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost IE was assisting in changing bits on the CM. When they went to roll the head of the miner the employee slipped straining their back. They finished the shift and requested treatment on 5-10-2025.
05/08/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost IE was assisting in cribbing the panline in the service entry of the LW when they got pumpable crib material in their boot. The employee rubbed the skin on left big toe.
05/02/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost IE was dragging a dust hose when THEY slipped and strained their back.
04/22/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost IE was removing a hood on a mantrip when they strained their lower back.
04/17/2025 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 195d lost IE was building a brattice when it fell. When it fell it knocked them into a pallet of block that was on the group causing an arm injury.
04/12/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 99d lost IE was changing a leaf spring on a mantrip. The employee did not remove all tension from the spring prior to removing the bolt that was holding the spring. When EE did this EE pinched the tip of EE'...
04/07/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost IE was examining a mainline conveyor when they stepped over a pipe and slipped. When this happened, they felt a sharp pain in their right heel extending to their calf.