Oak Grove Mine — Accidents

Total: 998 accidents | Fatalities: 4

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/09/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost IE was picking up 2 cans of oil on the head drive when IE felt a pop in lower back. IE finished shift and requested to see a Dr. on next shift.
08/08/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost IE was closing the elevator doors and caught hand in between closing doors. IE did not seek medical attention until 8-9-21.
08/01/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 82d lost IE was carrying a bag of B-Bond to a brattice when foot slipped in soft mud. IE twisted left knee. IE finished shift and wanted to be taken to be checked out.
07/26/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None A spot was found in the SP Material Hoist rope by x-ray. The hoist was taken out of service, the rope shortened to remove the spot, tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the ho...
07/22/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost IE was pulling out the slider tube when the channel locks slipped causing IE to stumble. As IE slipped, heard a pop and felt a pop in left ankle. IE was brought to the surface and taken to be checke...
07/21/2021 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost IE was walking and hit head on a board on the mine roof. EE then felt a pain in lower back. IE did not seek medical attention until EE's next shift.
07/20/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost IE was getting out of vehicle in the parking lot when they slipped and fell landing on back. Employee went to be checked out due to back pain.
07/19/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A rockfall was discovered by a weekly examiner at 1W 25xc in the left alternate escapeway. This blocked the escapeway but did not impede airflow. The mine foreman was notified and the section was pu...
07/17/2021 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost IE pulled scoop up and got out. As EE was walking under the auxiliary fan cables they dropped striking EE's left shoulder. EE was brought out and taken to the hospital.
07/13/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The South Portal elevator was down due to a problem with the floats in the pit area at the bottom of the cage. In trouble shooting a bolt was also found broke out of a door switch. These were both r...
07/08/2021 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost IE was roof bolting when EE's chuck came out of EE's drill pot. The IE did not secure the drill steel in the mine roof before picking up the chuck. The drill steel dropped from the top and hit the e...
07/07/2021 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 112d lost IE was pushing a wheelbarrow when it hit a rock and stopped suddenly. This caused a pain in EE's left shoulder. EE was brought outside and taken to seek medical attention.
06/28/2021 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost IE was drilling shot holes when IE had to add the pusher steel. IE did not support the starter steel and it fell from the hole IE was drilling and struck the tip IE's right index finger. This caught...
06/22/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost IE had assisted in picking up a carrier tongue to hook to a motor when IE felt a pop in lower back. IE wanted medical attention after next shift worked.
06/19/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost IE was carrying a torque shaft to the LOXC. IE went to throw the shaft down and it caught on IE's suspenders on belt. This caused the shaft to fall straight down onto the IE's right toes. IE sought...
06/17/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost IE was assisting in changing a tail roller on a feeder. IE worked in a bent over position too long and strained back. IE chose to seek medical attention on 6-21-21.
05/25/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost IE was walking the slope on a preshift examination. The IE rolled ankle at 2 different times on the belt line. IE was taken to the Dr. after shift to be checked out.
05/24/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost IE was setting bits when IE felt a pain in lower back. IE went to get a bucket of bits and felt a pop. IE finished shift and went to the Dr. the next day.
05/20/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 271d lost IE was picking up tool bag from a manbus when they felt a pain in left shoulder.
05/16/2021 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 28d lost IE was adjusting blocking material as they were lifting a scoop to load onto a carrier. The scoop shifted when it fell striking IE's right arm. The IE was adjusting blocking material at this point....
04/26/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Upon inspection of the South Portal Material Hoist cable before dropping a heavy piece of equipment a spot was found with a slight kink in the rope. The car was removed from service, the rope shorten...
04/20/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost IE was picking up a 3 inch piece of cold roll steel with a set of 1.5 ton comalongs. The hook on the comalong broke allowing the steel to fall and hit the IE on the right foot. IE was brought out an...
04/19/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost Walking across the crossover at the slope when the IE's foot slipped and IE twisted knee. IE was brought out and taken to be checked out.
04/14/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Elevator was taken out of service for maintenance work. The trailing cables on the elevator were shortened. The brakes were also changed. The elevator had a full inspection completed before...
04/13/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The elevator was taken out of service for planned maintenance. The ropes on the elevator were shortened. MSHA was notified on site, via the hotline, and email.
04/11/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost IE was putting guides that move the hoist cable in. While setting the guide on the red car EE twisted EE's wrist. IE finished EE's shift and did not seek medical attention until 4-12-21.
04/08/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost IE twisted back while getting work boots from locker. IE was taken to be checked out for a lower back injury.
03/28/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost IE was using a pair of comalongs to line up a cowl blade on the shear. IE felt a pull in the left arm below the elbow. IE completed that shift and completed the next scheduled shift before seeking m...
03/19/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The red car of the SP Material Hoist derailed. The car was put back on rail and brought to the surface. The car was checked for damage and the trip was rode to inspect for damage. MSHA was included...
03/18/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Upon inspection there was some spots found in the SP Material Hoist rope. The hoist was taken out of service, the rope was changed, the hoist was tested, and the hoist was placed back into service....
03/11/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost IE was walking between the #2 and #3 entry when EE stepped off a ledge and twisted EE's knee. IE finished EE's shift and wanted to seek medical attention the next day. IE is off due to an injured kn...
02/28/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service for planned preventative maintenance. The hoist was tested and put back into service once maintenance was complete. MSHA was notified when the hoist wa...
02/25/2021 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost IE was riding in a manbus when the manbus started sliding as coming to a stop. The IE turned around to look and hit head pushing the hat down onto EE's glasses causing a small cut and stiffness. IE...
02/19/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The slope car derailed at the bottom of the SP Material Hoist. The car was put back on the rail, tested, rail checked, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified at the time of the derail and w...
02/17/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was assisting unloading beams when a beam rolled onto right index finger. When EE jerked their hand it peeled the top layer of skin. EE finished the shift and went to the Dr the next day. EE was t...
02/17/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The axle on the SP Material Hoist was changed as a preventative measure due to the sound the rebuilt axle was making. The hoist was taken out of service, the axle changed, tested, and placed back int...
02/16/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The axle on the SP Material Hoist Slope Car broke. The car was removed from service, the axle changed, the car tested, and put back into service. MSHA was notified at the time the car was taken out...
02/08/2021 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost Employee was securing a monorail winch to the mine floor when 1 of the monorail chains above the winch broke allowing the winch to fall. The IE was under the winch at this point. The winch was picke...
02/01/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A rockfall was discovered at MN2 55xcut. MSHA was notified, the approaches were dangered off, and the approaches were timbered. No ventilation and no travelways were affected. MSHA investigated the...
01/21/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None There was a spot in the Material Hoist cable that had broken strand. The hoist was downed and the rope was shortened to remove the bad spot. The hoist was tested and put back into service. There wa...
01/20/2021 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None There was a strand found to be broken on the hoist rope. The hoist was taken out of service, the rope shortened, tested, and put back into service. MSHA was notified on property when the strand was...
01/14/2021 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost IE was roof bolting. When IE was reaching to get drill steel from the mine roof a rock fell striking IE's hand. IE was brought to the surface and taken to have the hand checked.
01/14/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost IE was assisting in removing flooring in a basket. IE was prying on a piece of the floor that had been cut. When it broke free the IE hit hand on the metal basket. It was still hurting the next day so...
12/31/2020 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost IE was installing mesh on the roof. IE had to lower EE's canopy of EE's roof bolter to allow clearance for the mesh. IE had hand EE's left hand too close to the canopy jack and caught EE's left pink...
11/23/2020 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None Employees were supplemental bolting in the tailgate entry of the LW with a Z-Drill when an alleged ignition was seen. No one was hurt and MSHA was notified immediately. After the investigation there...
11/21/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 146d lost IE was walking down the slope just inside the Material Slope collar when EE slipped and fell. EE fell and rolled down the hill for a short distance. EE is to follow up with WC.
11/11/2020 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None A planned outage was taken to change a hoist motor. MSHA hotline was notified when the hoist was taken out of service and when placed back into service.
11/06/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost IE was prying down on a fire hose case that was on top of the stageloader. The bar slipped causing it to pinch EE's hand between the bar and stageloader causing a laceration.
10/28/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost IE was building a brattice when they picked up a block. When they twisted to set the block in place they felt a pain in lower back.
10/27/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost IE was throwing CM cable out of the way when a rock fell between the bolts and slid down EE's arm catching EE's thumb between the remote box and rock. A laceration was received on the thumb.