OHIO COUNTY MINE — Accidents

Total: 863 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
10/06/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost Employee was walking along the stage loader on the 2 west longwall when he fell and tried to catch himself injuring his right index finger. The injury resulted in a fracture and laceration. It didn't...
10/02/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost He was installing plastic mesh with continuous miner when the roof strap they were installing fell and struck the ee's hand. No compliance issues involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, t...
09/29/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing belts onto a booster pump when his left index finger became caught between the belts and the pulley. The injury resulted in a fracture and a laceration that required sutures.....
09/19/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred above the anchorage point on two west number one entry at survey station thirty nine plus seventeen. The fall was sixteen feet wide, twenty feet long and varied from eight to ten...
09/07/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred above the anchor point on the 0 East track entry at 46 crosscut. The fall was 15ft long by 15ft wide and it varied from 10 to 12 ft high. It didn't involve any compliance issues....
09/07/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee was taking the miner cable out of a hanger when he caught his left index finger between the cable and the hanger. The injury resulted in a laceration. It didn't involve any compliance issue...
08/28/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was unhooking cables from a barge when he caught his left pinky finger between the timber head and the cable resulting in a laceration that required sutures. It didn't involve any compliance...
08/18/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost Employee was changing out the can on an automatic greaser when he felt a pain in his lower back. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficien...
08/16/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost 1 E Sect-Employee was standing by the boom on left side of miner when a rock fell 30""X24""X2"" thick struck him on the head, neck, shoulder, & left arm. He stated that he was unconscious for a few se...
08/16/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred above the anchor point on the main line track outby Dupont at survey station 68+00. The fall was 40ft long by 20ft wide and it varied from 10 to 12 ft high. It didn't involve any...
08/14/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee was carrying a roof strap from a supply car and was placing it on a scoop when he caught his right ring finger between the two straps causing a fracture and a laceration. He was wearing glov...
08/05/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost Employee was cleaning/shoveling around old loaded track switch. When he went to throw switch, the switch became stuck. When this happened he felt a pop in his shoulder. It didn't involve any complianc...
07/19/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred above the anchor point on the 1 East section. It fell in the face of #1 and extended into the 1-2 crosscut. Survey station 26+54. The fall was approx. 60 ft long by 16 ft wide and...
07/18/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing a pan line connector pin with a pick hammer when he struck his right hand resulting in a laceration. He received one suture. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipmen...
07/01/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee was standing along side the miner when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and struck him on the head, left shoulder, and left arm. It resulted in a contusion. It didn't involve any compl...
06/25/2014 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost Employee was walking on the 3 west belt when he stepped on a rock and sprained his left knee. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency...
06/25/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was checking his sights when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and struck him on the head, left shoulder, and left arm. The injury resulted in a contusion. It didn't involve any compli...
06/05/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred above the anchor point on the old mainline track outby the Whittaker portal at 11 crossover. The fall occurred in a 3 way intersection. It was 20ft long by 16ft wide and varied...
05/08/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost Employee was stepping over a 6 inch waterline when he slipped and fell landing on his left knee resulting in a contusion. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't in...
04/27/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost Employee was rib pinning on the left side of the miner when a rock fell from the mine roof pinching his right middle finger between the rock and the pinner. He suffered a fracture and 2 sutures from t...
04/27/2014 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 139d lost Employee was setting a shield when it pick up the adjacent shield and the pontoon came down on his right foot pinching it. It resulted in a fracture. It didn't involve any compliance issues. It didn't...
04/23/2014 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 43d lost, 35d restricted Employee was operating the gob side walker shield and kneeling on the pontoon, when he began to push out on the E-bar his right boot became caught between the pontoon and the e-bar. The injury result...
04/17/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 165d lost Employee was riding in a mantrip when it derailed and came off track. The employee jarred and strained his lower back. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involv...
03/26/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost Employee was exiting a jeep when he stepped into a uneven place on the mine floor. He strained his lower back. He started missing work on 4/15/2014. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills...
03/21/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost Employee was attempting to remove a bottom belt roller on #4 belt when the roller slipped and struck him on his lower left leg causing a contusion. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipmen...
03/12/2014 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None The Golden Ridge hoist stopped with 23 employees on it for over 30 minutes. The incident was caused by an outside power issue. The employees were on the hoist for 2.5 hours. It didn't involve any co...
03/12/2014 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None The Whittaker elevator stopped with an employee one employee on it. The employee was on the elevator for over 30 minutes. There was no damage to hoisting equipment. There were no compliance or train...
03/06/2014 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None An alleged fire occurred at the dupont raw coal stock pile on the east side. The area was approximately 5 ft by 10 ft. MSHA determined it was a fire and issued a k Order. It didn't involve any complia...
02/20/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with Noise induced Hearing loss. The employee was diagnosed with a 4.4% permanent partial disability. The employee retired 5-14-13 and filed on 2-20-14. It didn't involve any...
02/18/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 94d lost Employee was using a bar to lift up on a track tie when he was struck by another employee swinging a track hammer. He was struck on his left index finger causing a fracture. It didn't involve any com...
02/13/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 345d lost Employee was installing a bottom roller on 3 belt when it slipped resulting in a strain to his right shoulder. He began missing work on 5/27/14 due to surgery.It didnt involve any compliance issues. N...
01/22/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee was hanging cables in the belt line on the 2 West section when he felt pain in his lower back. No specific event occurred. He is going to physical therapy. It didn't involve any compliance is...
01/21/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was scaling down a rock when another rock fell hitting the slate bar and pushed into his Right thigh causing a laceration. His body wasn't properly positioned. It didn't involve any complianc...
01/20/2014 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was carrying supplies when he walked into a bundle of bolts that another employee was carrying causing a laceration above his left eye. He didn't see the employee stop. It didnt involve any c...
01/17/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost Employee was handling a bottom roller when he stepped in a hole twisting his right knee. The mine floor was wet and muddy. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't i...
01/17/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost Employee was tramming a scoop with his hand on the canopy guarding. When the scoop turned he pinched his left ring finger between the scoop and the rib. His hand was positioned in the wrong location....
01/16/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred on the 8 South mains in the #2 Entry at spad location 55+45.The fall was 16' wide, 10' high, and 18' long. A slip/clay vein in the intersection was a contributing condition. It di...
01/10/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost Employee was working on the mainline track at 47+00 when a rock fell from the mine roof striking right ankle causing a sprain. A rock fell because it was not scaled down. It did not involve any compli...
01/06/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost Employee was handling miner cable when a piece of rock 10""x8"" fell from the mine roof striking his left hand causing a fracture. Loose top was not scaled by employee. The injury did not involve any...
12/26/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost Employee was drilling a hole for a rib pin on the left side of the 2D miner. When trying to remove the auger the employee pinched his left pinky finger between the auger and the drill chuck when he a...
12/07/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 140d lost Employee was walking past a locomotive when he stumbled on a piece of coal causing him to lose his balance and strike his left bicep on the motor tearing it and requiring surgery. The accident didn't...
11/18/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 128d lost Employee was exiting a shuttle car when he twisted his right knee. He continued to work until 11/25/2013. At that time he was taken off by a doctor and began missing work.
11/14/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 148d lost He was walking on the 8 south section when he tripped and fell landing on his right knee. He started missing due to the injury on 11/18/2013
11/08/2013 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis. The employee was diagnosed with 10% permanent partial disability. The employee retired on 6/29/2009 and filed on 11-8-2013. It didn't involve...
10/22/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 494d lost Employee was standing by the rear bumper of the miner cutting 3D overcasts when an unknown object came off the miner head striking him above the right eye causing a laceration and a fracture.
09/20/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was on the 16A belt line removing belt structure when he slipped and struck the right side of his head against the structure bed rail causing a laceration. He received 8 stitches.
08/08/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 211d lost Employee was installing a break away pin on the 1D Longwall when the relay bar pressurized and caught the employees right thumb between the pin and the pan line.
08/05/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
07/30/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost While Operating shear, rock fell between the shields, striking him in the back of the head. He began missing work on 8/1/2013
07/16/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was helping another employee move a headgate drive cover when the other employee's hand slipped dropping the cover onto the injured employee's right middle and ring fingers causing fractures to bot...