Oak Grove Mine — Accidents

Total: 998 accidents | Fatalities: 4

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
03/22/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost EE was drilling a hole for a roof bolt. As EE was installing pusher they continued with up pressure without the drill steel being in the chuck. The drill steel sprung back and cut their hand between...
03/20/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost IE claimed a strained back from cleaning at the dewatering screen. The employee did not report the incident until 3-21-25 after being brought outside due to a disciplinary action.
03/20/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 162d lost IE was walking down the steps from the gate floor to the slope tail when they slipped and fell.
03/01/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost IE had blown a return hose on the drill pot of a roof bolter. After changing the hose, the employee was checking the travel on the hose and pinched EE's right ring/pinky fingers.
02/26/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost IE was unrolling a long hose when EE let go of the hose and the coupling hit the employee above EE's left eye causing a cut.
02/23/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 114d lost IE had been dragging cable, loading cribs, and loading beams when EE claimed to have strained EE's right shoulder. The employee finished EE's shift and requested treatment on 2-24-25.
02/22/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service after the brakes wouldn't release. After troubleshooting it was found that there was an inoperable brake coil. The brake coil was replaced, the hoist te...
02/19/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost IE was climbing out of a scoop when EE's SCSR got caught. When SCSR got caught it caused the employee to slip. As the employee went to catch self EE's fingers went between the canopy and door of a 6...
02/17/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service after finding broken strands in the rope. The broke strands made the rope meet is retirement criteria. The rope was changed, the hoist tested, and plac...
02/16/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost IE was operating a water car when IE claimed to have run into a parked shuttle car that IE did not see straining IE's back. IE did not report the injury until 2 days later.
02/14/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost IE was unhooking a winch hook from a shield when the hook fell and smashed left thumb. The employee finished the shift and requested treatment on 2-16-25.
02/13/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to the ropes getting crossed on the counterweight. The ropes were replaced, the main motor sheave is being repaired, and the elevator will be placed back...
02/13/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost IE was operating a lotrac when EE dislodged a timber that fell and struck EE's elbow.
02/10/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost IE was riding in a mantrip and bounced. EE hit their head on the roof and when EE landed in the seat EE felt a strain in their back.
02/07/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost IE was hanging a tube that had fell when EE was pulled into the tube. The employee hit EE's nose on the edge of the tubing.
02/04/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to a faulty car safety switch on the bottom of the car. The switch was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back into service.
01/23/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to an electrical issue with multiple switches after chipping ice from the shaft. The ice was chipped, the switches were repaired, the float cables repaire...
01/22/2025 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service after it was found that 2 ropes were out of time on the main sheave. The ropes were put back in time, the ropes were cleaned, the ropes were lubricated, the r...
01/21/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 208d lost IE was hanging a slider when they slipped and fell. When they slipped, they twisted causing a strain in their shoulder.
01/15/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None IE was changing a roller on the slope when IE strained right shoulder. IE completed shift and requested treatment on next shift.
01/15/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost IE was hanging tubing with partner and felt a pull down the right side of neck into shoulder. The employee finished shift and requested treatment the next day.
01/13/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost IE lost suction while drilling a hole for a roof bolt. The employee did not remove the drill steel prior to feeling for suction at the drill pot. The drill steel fell from the roof and hit the emplo...
01/12/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost IE was changing the crusher hammers inside the crusher on the LW. When the hammer became free it fell from the drum and smashed IE's left ring finger between the hammer and a stageloader flight.
01/09/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost IE was carrying a crib block when they lost balance, twisted, and strained their lower back.
12/30/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost IE was going to get a roof bolt and slipped on a rock. When the employee slipped, employee fell into the roof bolter and hit the left side of abdomen.
12/06/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 137d lost EMPLOYEE WAS STICKING ANOTHER STEEL IN THE CHUCK WITH LEFT HAND WHEN EE ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE ROTATION LEVER WITH RIGHT ELBOW. EE HAD A HOLD OF THE STEEL TOO HARD, AND WHEN EE HIT THE ROTATION LEVER WI...
12/05/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost IE was washing on the slope when IE let the nozzle hit finger causing a sprain.
11/25/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost IE was loading a pallet in a trash car when they strained their neck/shoulder. The employee completed the shift and worked 2 more shifts before requesting treatment.
11/20/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost IE was servicing and installing tubing in an entry when a small piece of rock fell and struck IE on the shoulder. The employee finished the shift and worked for 3 more shifts before requesting medica...
11/20/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost IE was roof bolting on a CM section. IE was pushing the roof bolt to the roof when the bolt bent and caused excess strain on the wrench. The wrench broke and when the employee put hand up, got a lac...
11/19/2024 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost IE was setting up a breaker for a CM when the cable arc flashed inside the cathead. The flash came out of the back of the cathead and burned the employee on employee's side, inside of arm, and knee o...
11/18/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost IE was getting ready to install spads when a rock fell from the roof. The rock slid from their hard hat down to their left foot. The employee received stitches from the lacerations received.
11/14/2024 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #5 Escape Hoist was taken out of service due to a blown seal in the hydraulic pump. The seal was replaced, the hoist was tested, and placed back into service.
11/06/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost EE twisted right knee when they slipped while dragging a 2-inch suction line.
10/18/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost IE was getting ready before shift when IE slipped and fell in the bath house. The employee finished the scheduled shift, worked 2 more scheduled shifts, and requested medical treatment.
10/10/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost IE was walking down the slope when EE tripped and strained their left knee. The IE requested medical attention after walking to the bottom of the slope.
10/08/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost IE was walking to the PC when IE slipped in the mud and strained IE's back.
10/07/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost IE was dragging a rock dust hose when EE tripped over a rock. EE's left leg bent under EE as EE fell causing a strain.
10/03/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost IE was stepping over a dewater pipe at the 2W dewater screen when IE fell to the ground landing on left hip.
10/01/2024 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service due an inoperable door switch. The switch was replaced, the elevator was tested, and placed back in service.
09/25/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK FATALITY Fatal It was determined that the employee had previously mined the #3 entry on the 7S section. The employee had moved the CM outby 12 crosscut and had walked back to the last row of support in the #3 entry...
09/21/2024 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost IE was roof bolting when they lost suction, and drill steel hung in the mine roof. The IE was attempting to check the suction prior to removing the stuck drill steel when the drill steel fell strikin...
09/15/2024 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service due a door switch getting moisture in it. The switch was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back in service.
09/14/2024 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service due a door switch getting moisture in it. The switch was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back in service.
09/13/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost IE was examining a belt when IE twisted knee while walking.
09/09/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost IE was unloading beams from a flat car when a beam slid into their right foot.
09/03/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost Individual twisted EE' right ankle when dismounting the crusher. EE worked unrestricted until 9/23/24. Began missing work 9/24/2024. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules a...
08/16/2024 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The #3 Escape Hoist was taken out of service due to a broken fuel line. The line was repaired, the pump was changed, the hoist was tested and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotl...
08/12/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost IE was hanging cables when IE felt pull in lower back. IE finished shift, reported the injury on the next shift, and requested medical treatment on the next shift.
08/12/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost IE was walking and got their foot stuck in mud. They heard a pop in their knee when they pulled it free.