Oak Grove Mine — Accidents

Total: 998 accidents | Fatalities: 4

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/20/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 39d restricted IE was loading timbers when IE caught a finger between 2 timbers. The employee jerked the finger from between the timbers and peeled the skin off the tip of the finger.
12/20/2022 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None An alleged ignition occured on the 3SLW. The HG drum had a blue flame appear and circle the drum before extinguishing. The shield puller sprayed the drum with extra water. There was no evidence, no...
12/16/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to replace an axle. The axle will be changed, the hoist tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.
12/15/2022 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was installing a 3-foot roof strap when the strap rotated striking the employee above the right eye. The IE was taken to the hospital and received stitches.
12/07/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost IE was getting a swing arm and cable unhung on a shuttle car. The swing arm swung and hit the employee in the bicep once freed.
11/09/2022 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None There was an ignition on the MN2 section in the #1 entry. This was maintained to the face prior to it being extinguished. There were 11 bad bits on the head of the CM. All parameters were within co...
11/09/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost IE was carrying a slider tube when an employee dropped it causing IE to twist and strain back.
10/30/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was lost communication. Once communication was re-established the hoist was tested the next morning before being placed back into service.
10/24/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost IE was walking an outby air course when they slipped and fell. The employee got up and started walking again. When they did this, they slipped again straining their lower back. The employee finishe...
10/19/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 47d restricted Employee was lifting pump out of bucket, shoulder popped and employee felt a burning sensation in shoulder
10/19/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service due to an E-Stop fault. A wire was repaired and the hoist was tested prior to being placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.
10/18/2022 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None There was an alleged ignition on the LW at the 165 shield. During the investigation there was no real evidence of an ignition. All parameters were within compliance. MSHA was notified via the hotli...
10/18/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost IE was going through a mandoor when EE felt a pop in their right knee. The employee requested to seek medical attention.
10/14/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 126d lost IE was operating the shearer when the IE let the drum hit a roof bolt plate in the service entry. The bolt plate came and hit the employee in the right forearm causing a laceration. The employee was...
10/09/2022 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost IE was tightening a ball valve when the valve stripped. The valve then blew off the line it was attached to and struck them in the right forearm.
10/07/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was prying on an old sprocket. When the sprocket moved it allowed the bar to pinch EE's finger between the bar and the #2 LW shield causing a laceration. The employee went to seek medical attenti...
10/07/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost IE was shoveling on a beltline when they twisted their right ankle. The employee finished the shift and did not seek medical attention until 10-10-22.
10/05/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service due to an issue with the brake system. The line was replaced, the brakes tested, motor changed, and the hoist was re-commissioned before being placed ba...
09/28/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service due to a blown coupler on an oil line for the brake system. The coupler was replaced, the hoist tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified...
09/26/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP elevator was taken out of service due to normal stretch in the governor rope. The rope was shortened, the take-up guides cleaned, the elevator was tested, and the elevator was placed back into...
09/12/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service due to it knocking the breaker. After troubleshooting there was an issue with a limit switch. This switch was repaired, the hoist tested, and placed ba...
09/01/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service due to change the rope. The rope was close to retirement so the hoist was taken down to replace it. This was not an accident. The hoist was tested and...
08/25/2022 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost IE was walking and felt/heard a pop in EE's left knee. IE was brought out and taken to seek medical attention.
08/25/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 146d lost IE was walking and stepped on a rock. When the employee fell EE twisted and felt a pain in EE's lower back. The IE was brought out of the mine and taken to be checked.
08/22/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost IE was using a grinder with a wire wheel on it. The employee dropped the grinder causing it to kick. The wire wheel caused some scratches and cuts to the employees forearm and 2 fingers. The employ...
08/18/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost IE was working on a CM under an area light lid when the lid fell striking the employees right arm. The IE was brought to the surface and taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
08/17/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service due to a brake not releasing. A bolt was found to be out of the brake plunger. It was replaced, the hoist tested, and placed back into service. MSHA w...
08/11/2022 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None An alleged ignition occurred on the 3SLW. The HG drum sparked and it appeared to the operator as an ignition. There was no evidence, no bad bits, all water sprays were in good condition, and plenty...
08/06/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 66d lost IE was hanging highline when IE felt a pain in the back. The IE finished the shift and did not seek medical attention until 8-8-22.
08/05/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP elevator was taken out of service due to the ropes jumping out of time. The ropes were repaired, rope guides added, the elevator was tested, and the elevator was placed back into service. MSH...
07/27/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to shorten the rope and change the 2 axles on the car. The hoist was tested and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.
07/25/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP elevator was taken out of service due to the ropes jumping out of time. The ropes were repaired, the elevator was tested, and the elevator was placed back into service. MSHA was notified via...
07/20/2022 MACHINERY ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to adjust the valving on the hydraulic system. The hoist was tested and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.
07/19/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service due to a faulty limit switch was causing the hoist to fault out. The faulty limit switch was replaced. MSHA was notified via the hotline.
07/18/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Crew was mucking. Muck Bucket hit employee in head due to brakes catching, because the hoist was bouncing.
07/14/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 77d lost Employee was drilling bottom. Drill got stuck. Employee injured lower back pulling on stuck drill
06/30/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost IE was walking off a catwalk and down steps when left leg gave out. IE fell to the ground when this happened. IE could not put weight on left leg and was transported to seek medical treatment.
06/22/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service due to a blown fuse. The fuse replaced, the hoist was tested, and the hoist was placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.
06/21/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to replace a contactor on the brake actuator. The parts were replaced, the hoist was tested, and the hoist was placed back into service. MSHA was notif...
06/17/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP elevator was taken out of service for door issues. The doors were put back on track, the elevator was tested, and the elevator was placed back into service. MSHA was notified on site and via...
06/14/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost IE had just stepped off of a low-trac. The IE caught EE's foot between the low-trac tire and a track rail. This caused a pain in the IE's ankle.
06/08/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 66d lost IE was driving along the haulage when they ran over a partial block that was covered in rock dust. This caused the steering wheel to turn unexpectedly. This caused a pain in the IE's wrist.
06/04/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost IE was walking and slipped in the mud. When EE slipped, EE strained knee.
05/23/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost IE was at an overcast wall that was being built when part of the wall fell. When the wall fell it caused the employee to strain knee. IE was brought out and taken to the doctor.
05/17/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A piece of rock had fell along old MN2 beltline at 21xc. After this rock was investigated with MSHA it was deemed to not be a reportable fall. This was called in as a precaution. MSHA was notified...
05/16/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to repair oil leaks. The leaks were repaired, the hoist was tested, and the hoist was placed back into service. MSHA was notified on site and also via...
05/03/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to change an axle that had a wheel locked up. The hoist was tested before being placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.
05/03/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost IE was putting a scoop on charge when the end of the cable struck EE's finger. IE did not seek medical attention until 5-4-22.
04/30/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 231d lost IE was drilling with a breast auger when the drill caught and twisted striking EE's arm.
04/27/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 110d lost IE had been picking up rocks on the slope when EE went to step up EE slipped hyperextending EE's knee and fell on EE's hip.