Oak Grove Mine — Accidents

Total: 998 accidents | Fatalities: 4

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
04/23/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service as a planned outage to shorten the rope. MSHA was notified via the hotline at the time this took place.
04/15/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 129d lost IE was getting out of a piece of equipment when IE slipped. As IE slipped IE grabbed the door of the equipment. IE felt something pull in bicep as IE caught self.
04/05/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist had a car derail while going into the mine. This derailed the car and the slope car. The hoist was down until the car was rerailed and the load was placed back onto the car. N...
03/29/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The car on the hoist was taken out of service to change an axle due to a locked up wheel. The car was tested and placed back into service after the axle was changed. MSHA was notified via the hotlin...
03/24/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 121d lost IE was getting into the shower when they slipped. The IE felt a pain in right shoulder. IE did not seek medical attention until 3-28-22.
03/20/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost IE slipped while walking down the slope and strained groin. IE finished shift and did not seek medical attention until 3-22-22.
03/20/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service for a planned outage. There was a spot in the cable that needed removed. There was 320' of cable removed. The hoist was tested and placed back into se...
03/18/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP elevator was taken out of service for door issues. The elevator was tested and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline and onsite.
03/16/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP elevator was taken out of service for the elevator company to preform planned maintenance on the doors. The elevator was tested and placed back into service. MSHA was notified on site and via...
03/15/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 178d lost IE was removing structure from an old belt entry when IE felt a pain in the right shoulder. IE didn't seek medical attention until the next day.
03/14/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost IE was removing a lifting eye and adding oil to a gearbox when EE felt a pain in EE's lower back.
03/13/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP elevator was taken out of service due to the doors being slammed and knocked off track. The elevator was tested and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.
03/10/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP elevator was taken out of service to check and tighten the taper lock on the shaft at the motor and drum. The elevator was tested and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotli...
03/10/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP elevator was taken out of service to change the bearing on the shaft at the motor and drum. The elevator was tested and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.
03/07/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service for a planned outage. There was a section of cable removed. MSHA was notified at the time the hoist was taken out of service via the hotline. The hois...
03/06/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service for planned maintenance. A portion of the cable was removed and the trucks on the car were replaced. MSHA was notified via the hotline at the time the...
03/02/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost IE was cleaning an area at a seal when a rock fell from top striking EE's hard hat and rolling down to EE's shoulder. This caused EE to fall and roll to the rib.
03/02/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost IE was installing a rub rail on a scoop when EE mashed EE's right thumb between the rub rail and the panel of the scoop
03/01/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP elevator was taken out of service to replace the upper door bearing and to adjust the door guides. MSHA was notified via the hotline. The elevator was tested and placed back into service.
02/28/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service to change the guide wheels on the NW side of the elevator. MSHA was notified via the hotline. The elevator was test ran and placed back into service.
02/24/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The South Portal Elevator was stopped because an employee inadvertently opened the door before the elevator stopped at its landing. They heard a beep from an inspector's multi-gas detector as the batt...
02/23/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was unstopping a discharge line when it freed and moved it caused a laceration to left pinky.
02/22/2022 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None There was an ignition on the 3STG section in the #2 entry. The CM operator had sheared down and was backing up to clean up loose coal when the operator saw a flash similar to a camera flash. There w...
02/21/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost IE stepped off roof bolter and felt a pain in EE's right heel.
02/20/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost EE was assisting removing AFC slack when the LW face chain tensioner started grinding. EE stepped away from the come-along they were using to pull slack while another employee checked the tensioner. T...
02/03/2022 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The roller bearing for the door counterweight on the SP elevator failed. The bearing was replaced, elevator tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via hotline and on site.
01/30/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost IE was stacking belt structure in a scoop bucket when a roller rolled and caught a thumb between the roller and the scoop bucket.
01/28/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost IE was carrying roof bolts when they stepped on coal and twisted their back.
01/13/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost IE was assisting on installing a flinger duster on a scoop when they needed to clean the lip. Once the lip was cleaned the duster moved and smashed EE's fingers on their left hand.
01/10/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost IE was moving a CM cable when EE felt a strain in EE's back. IE did not seek medical attention until 1-11-22.
12/31/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was cutting a hole in a new pair of gloves when the knife slipped and they cut left thumb. IE went to the Dr. and received stitches. IE returned to work the next scheduled shift.
12/29/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The South Portal Elevator was taken out of service due to a door chain being broken and it causing an E-Stop fault due to a tripped door switch. The elevator was brought to the top of the shaft, the d...
12/28/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost IE was assisting in leveling track rail. As IE was putting a tie under the rail the bar that IE's partner was using slipped and caused the rail to drop. IE's left index finger was caught between the...
12/17/2021 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost IE was installing a curtain when EE stepped on a rock and rolled EE's ankle.
12/13/2021 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None Upon examination of the LW bleeder system there was an elevated amount of methane discovered. MSHA was notified per our approved Ventilation Plan. The mine was pulled and power was knocked in the ef...
12/11/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The South Portal Elevator was taken out of service after the examination. The elevator ropes were found to be out of time. The ropes were put back in time and the tension adjusted on them. MSHA hot...
12/07/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The South Portal Elevator was taken down due maintenance by an elevator company. The elevator was taken out of service after multiple faults. The door switch on the west side of the car was replaced...
12/05/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The South Portal Elevator went down due to a door fault. The elevator was brought to the top and reset. The switch on the bottom landing and a gate switch was replaced before it was placed back into...
12/01/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None When the power knocked at the mine the elevator car stopped suddenly. When the brakes locked on the car it stopped suddenly and the governor rope tripped the car safety switch. The car was brought t...
11/22/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost IE was changing a shield to shield hose on the LW when EE felt a catch in EE's back. IE came outside and was taken to be checked out.
11/02/2021 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost IE was running the shearer when a rock was thrown from the drum and struck EE in the leg. EE finished the shift and wanted to seek medical attention the next day.
10/24/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None During the daily exam of the hoist an issue was found with a pressure transducer when the static brake test was completed. The hoist was taken out of service until the pressure transducer could be re...
10/14/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost IE was picking up a slider tube with another employee when EE felt a pull in EE's left bicep. IE was brought out and taken to be checked out.
10/04/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was having issues with the door switches and was down longer than the required time. The repairs were made to the switches and the elevator was tested prior to being put back into ser...
10/04/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost IE was driving a shuttle car when they missed a turn and drove into the rib. IE felt a pain in the middle of their back. IE was brought out and taken to the hospital.
09/24/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service due to a spot being found in the rope. The area in question was too far from the car to shorten the rope. The rope was replaced with a new rope. The h...
09/16/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None There was a roof fall at 69 crosscut on Main North 3 in the right return. This was in an air course and did not impede travel or ventilation. The route can still be made in its entirety. The 3 appr...
09/15/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost IE was getting a shovel out of a tool box when EE dropped the lid. The corner of the lid cut EE's eyebrow. IE was taken to the hospital and received stitches.
08/29/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost IE was walking in an entry of the mine. They stepped in a hole and twisted a knee. IE chose to seek medical attention on 8-30-21.
08/10/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The NP Hoist was found to have a fault from the rope slip sensor. The sensor was checked and not working. The hoist was taken out of service until the sensor could be changed. The sensor was change...