OHIO COUNTY MINE — Accidents

Total: 863 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/12/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Retired Ex-Employee was diagnosed with noise induced hearing loss for 4.4% permanent partial disability. The operator disputes the allegations set forth in Citation No. 8051148 and submits this report...
06/10/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost He was removing a draw bar pin when he pinched his left index finger between the pin and the locomotive causing a laceration.
04/19/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 221d lost He was carrying a draw bar when he felt a pain in his right shoulder. He started missing work on 7/31/2013.
01/16/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 160d lost He was hanging a cable at 1D Tailgate switch when he tripped over a track rail and injured his right shoulder. He worked up until 2/6/13 when he went off for surgery. He started missing work on 2/7/13...
01/09/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 370d lost He was running the tail gate end of the shearer when a piece of rock approximately 4 ft by 3 ft and 10 inches thick struck him on his lower left leg causing a fracture.
11/20/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall occurred in the 4B recovery area at the 4 + 03 spad location. The fall affected the following cross cuts 1 to 2, 2 to 3, and 3 to 4.
11/01/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 164d lost He was in 15A section helping co-workers load a piece of rail when he felt pain in his lower back and groin. Started missing work on 11/05/12. **Upon further investigation, it has been determined that...
10/15/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was using a razor knife to cut a piece of lay flat hose when the knife was caught by the hose and he attempted to pull it free and struck him in the right leg causing a laceration. The laceration r...
10/08/2012 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None 15A Longwall Section - It was reported that an alleged ignition occurred at 161 shield on the longwall face.
09/28/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 76d lost While walking to the mantrip from the face he tripped over a cable, falling on his left knee.
09/21/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 44d lost, 27d restricted Crawling under belt at the 6-27 belt cross under when she felt a pain in her right forearm/elbow area. Started missing work on 11/28/12.
09/21/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost Attempting to remove a drill steel from a gopher drill when his thumb became caught between the auger and the mine roof. Laceration to right thumb.
09/07/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost He was handling a power center lid at 4 belt when he felt a pain in his left shoulder. He started missing work on 9/10/12.
09/05/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was unloading an electric pump from a jeep when a bar that he was using to unload it came loose and struck him on the right side of his head causing a laceration. The laceration required 2 sutures.
09/04/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost He was walking by the miner boom when he slipped and struck his head on the boom causing a laceration. The laceration required 2 staples.
08/22/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost While in 8 South moving the loader cable, he felt a pain in his back. He began missing work on 8/30/2012.
08/18/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was cutting zip ties off of a roll of trolley wire, when the utility knife slipped, cutting the back of his left hand between thumb and index finger. He received 7 sutures.
07/31/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of roof occurred at spad location 338+00 on the old main line track at the Whittaker Portal. The inby corner on the wire side fell out and pulled additional material out of the cross-cut with i...
07/31/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Fall of roof occurred at the 7-25 cross-cut, track to return entry, at the Whittaker Portal. The fall is limited to the cross-cut only. Approximate size of the fall is 16 feet wide, 10 feet high and 3...
07/26/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 100d lost EE was carrying an F-Bar chain from end of 16A track, when he went to drop it the hook caught on his mine belt causing him to strain his back. After being evaluated by a doctor he started missing work...
07/24/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None 16A Section experienced a roof fall. The fall occurred at 21 cross-cut. Involving 1 xc to 2 xc and the #2 intersection. The fall was approximately 16 feet wide, 15 feet high and 140 feet long.
07/21/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was walking by a come-along attached to a shuttle car when he slipped and struck his mouth, laceration required 5 sutures.
07/16/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost He was dragging a crib block behind him in a low, old area of mine. Crib block became stuck, he pulled on the rope to dislodge the crib block. When it popped free it struck him in the left ankle resul...
07/10/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in the travelway to ventilation check point O. The fall was approx. 20' long, 15' wide, and 6-8' high.
06/04/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in the 48 old recovery chute. The fall was 20' long, 16' wide and 8' high.
06/02/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE working as a bolter helper on 5B longwall recovery. A drill steel was caught on top of bolter. When attempting to free it steel struck him on forehead causing a cut. (5 sutures)
05/22/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall occurred on the 5B Section in the Tailgate Entry of the working section at road location 2+60. The fall was approximately 20 feet long and 8 feet high.
05/16/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Using a utility knife to cut tape off a well point pipe when knife slipped causing a laceration to left forearm requiring 3 stitches.
05/14/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost EE was in 8 South moving materials in dinner hole when he felt a pop in his right elbow. Diagnosed with a torn right bicep tendon. Started missing 5/31/12.
05/07/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 132d lost He was sitting on a jeep that was bumped by a motor and duster that had slid out of a switch with a grade. Started missing work on 5/17/12.
05/05/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was miner bolting on the 16A bleeder section when his drill steel became plugged. He unplugged it and attempted to put it back into the hole when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof pinching hi...
04/16/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing a roof jack, as he put the jack up into place the top part of the jack slid down and cut his left thumb. His thumb required 6 stitches.
04/12/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost employee was operating a 90 pound jack hammer to break up rock, Hammer slipped off of the rock and went through his boot causing a laceration requiring stitches and a fracture of two small bones.
04/08/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was loading a bedrail onto mine car when he caught his left pinky finger between the bedrail and the mine car. This resulted in a fracture to the finger.
03/22/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was struck with gopher drill while installing a roof bolt.
03/19/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Handling drill steels that were in mine roof after hole had been drilled. When removing one steel from roof, the other two fell pinching his left middle finger between two steels causing a laceration...
03/18/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost At 8 South Mains EE reported that while on previous shift he was stepping off mantrip and felt pain in left knee. EE has stated he may seek medical treatment as a result of this incident. EE continued...
03/15/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 310d lost While unloading sand props from a vehicle he felt a pull/strain in his lower back. MRI on 3/30 revealed a bulging disc. He started missing work on 4/4/12.
03/07/2012 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None He was diagnosed as a occupational illness for respiratory conditions due to Toxic Agents.
03/02/2012 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with permanent noise-induced hearing loss of 10.27%.
02/11/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 205d lost He was walking from front end loader to help secure supplies on a mine car when he slipped in the snow and twisted his left knee. Employee was injured on 2-11-2012, MRI results received on 2-21-2012 i...
02/08/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 304d lost Attempting to install a bottom belt roller when he felt a pain in right shoulder and right hand. MRI results showed a tear in his shoulder that will require surgery to repair. He started missing work...
01/31/2012 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost Walking from miner back to load center when he stepped on a rock submerged in water, twisting left ankle and felt pain in his foot. Original RPI 1/31 diagnosed with a fractured foot 2/23.
12/29/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred above the anchorage point in the 5B longwall section in the tailgate entry at survey station 86 + 55. The dimensions are 15' l. and 10' h, the width of the entry. The fall has bee...
12/06/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None After investigation it was determined that a roof fall occurred on the mainline track in a crosscut at 336+00. The actual time of the fall is undetermined. The fall was 26 feet wide 15 feet high and t...
12/03/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None He was in the process of trying to remove a bolt that stuck in the roof. When the bolt fell out it pinched his left index finger between the bolt and the bolt wrench. this resulted in a laceration to...
12/03/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost He was in the process of closing the rib protector door on the miner and had his left hand on the rib pinner. When the door shut. It caught his left middle finger between the rib protector door and ri...
12/02/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost He was in the process of working on a shuttle car, watching the cable reel wind up. The cable struck his feet, causing him to fall backwards, striking his head on the ground. This resulted in a lacera...
11/28/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 38d lost He was laying rail in the 15a section. When lifting a rail his right middle finger was caught in between the rail he was lifting and a stationary rail, resulting in an amputation of the tip of the rig...
11/09/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost He was installing an end bolt off the miner, when he had to stop to fix the suction on the bolter. As he was bent over, a rock fell from the roof and struck him at the base of the neck which resulted...