Pocahontas Mine — Accidents

Total: 91 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
04/06/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost EE was hanging strap on bolts to hang cable; the cable bent the strap; a rock fell striking him on the neck and shoulders. This report is to abate citation 8154323.
02/23/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 19d restricted Laying track, had steel jacked up and then the steel fell off jack landing on right ring finger, received 4 stitches and a fracture to tip of right ring finger.
02/03/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 11d restricted Roof bolting, changing bits when a piece of rock fell hit drill pot then hit employee on top of left foot behind metatarsal. The rock measured 33""x22""x18"" thick. He was transported by ambulance to...
01/20/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee's cap light cord was caught on a roof bolt and pulled his head against the top hitting his head on the canopy. This is to abate violation number 8154317
01/13/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None One crosscut inby spad 1833 in the #1 entry adjacent to #5 head intersection fell 20' X 20' X 6'. Doesn't block travel way, timbered off contacted MSHA & State.
01/08/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 3d restricted EE was out of his S/C checking to see if it had dumped off. He laid his hand on the canopy. A rock fell from the top and struck his left hand causing injury. This report is the abate citation 8154315.
01/03/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was bolting in #9 entry; getting ready to set a bolt. While spinning the bolt, it came back and struck his Right wrist. This report is to abate citation 8154313.
12/16/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost Two co-workers jumped on employees back pushing him to the ground, (horseplay) resulting in 3 broken ribs for the employee.
11/08/2010 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 3d restricted EE was squatted down with a slate bar in his hand and felt a sharp pain in his back. The pain became more intense. EE was transported to Greenbrier Med. Center. This report is to abate citation 815430...
08/30/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE stated that while operating the roof bolter in #5L entry a piece of draw rock fell striking him in the left shoulder.
07/01/2010 POWERED HAULAGE FATALITY Fatal EE was walking from one crosscut outby the face in the #2 entry toward the face of the #2 entry when he was struck by the #1 shuttle car.
07/01/2010 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 62d lost EE stated that he was installing additional roof support (steel straps) when a rock fell out between the outside bolt and the rib.
05/28/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The unintentional roof fall was 40' long x 18'3"" wide and 8' high. It occurred in the #7 entry at spad # 1507.
04/29/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stated that he was removing a rock that was behind the scoop battery and cut his finger between the rock and the battery.
04/29/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stated that he was getting into the shuttle car when his foot got stuck in the mud, he lost his balance and fell into the shuttle car. EE hit his head on the canopy which caused a laceration.
04/14/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stated that he was hitting a metal bar with a sledge hammer while putting a bushing into the cutter on miner and a metal chip hit his forehead. EE went to the doctor on 4/29/10 and he removed a sma...
03/27/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated that he was setting drill steel onto drill head and rock fell mashing hand against drill steel.
03/02/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stated that he was changing a shaft on belt roller and it fell off causing hand to be pinched against roller frame.
02/25/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was laying track and caught finger between rails.
02/09/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee stated that he was unstopping a piece of drill steel. When he hit it on the drill head trying to unstop the steel, it flew up and hit him under the eye.
01/05/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The roof fall occurred 70' inby spad #1255. Fall was 20' wide 20' long 0"" to 8' high.
10/23/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE stated that he was walking from power center to the face area, stepped on the ledge of a hole. His foot slipped in the hole suddenly causing him to jerk around side ways, hurting his back.
09/30/2009 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Injured was walking from the mantrip station to the section and hit his head on the corner of a fly board.
09/30/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 188d lost EE had bent over to move a miner cable out of the way and felt a pain in his lower back.
09/16/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was installing 72"" roof bolt where the mining height was 60"", he had bent the bolt to get it into the drill hole. The bolt head was in the drill pot and when he started up with the bolt it spring...
06/04/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None During normal mine travel a roof fall was discovered at spad #382. The fall measured app. 19' wide X 25' long X 5' high. 4 foot fully grouted bolts were used during mining on 4/16/07. The fall is in t...
05/13/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None During a weekly examination of the airways a roof fall was observed inby spad #407 (No.1 entry return) approximately 4,800 feet outby the face. The fall measured 35' long, 18' wide and 3'high. The fal...
05/07/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A slab of roof rock fell between spad #889 & #888 in No.6 entry (return) and was detected during a weekly examination on 5/7/08. The rock measured 12 feet long, 4 feet wide and 3' to 4' thick. The a...
03/17/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Cut left ring finger while making a belt splice. Four stitches to close the wound.
03/14/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in the face of No. 6 entry inby crosscut No. 860. The fall measured approximately 19 feet wide, 6 feet high and 30 feet long. No injuries, no one trapped, and no disruption of v...
01/29/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof Fall just outby spad No. 448 in No. 4 entry. Fall is 20'X20' approximately 4.5' to 5' high. Located in a neutral entry approximately 50 cross-cuts outby the face in a previous fall area.
01/14/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof Fall outby working section in return aircourse; # 8 entry 1X inby spad No. 696 & No. 9 entry 1X to the right of spad No. 696. Fall was 4.5 to 5 feet high, 19 feet wide and 29 feet long. Using 4 &...
12/09/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was pushing on a two-seated rubber tire golf cart stuck in the mud. The golf cart started rolling and his glove/hand was caught and pulled his ring finger out of place. No lost work days...
12/07/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee installed the outside roof bolt in the face of No.7 entry and was in the process of installing the inside roof bolt when a piece of rock fell on his hand and cut his finger. The finger requir...
10/15/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost The employee installed the outside roof bolt, rib side, and was in the process of swinging the head in to install the inside roof bolt, when a piece of mine roof feel, stricking him on the left calf o...
09/21/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None While traveling the No.7 entry, a horse back type roof fall was discovered, approximately 50 feet outby spad No. 399. The fall was approximately 5 feet hight, 10 feet wide and 20 feet long. 48"" full...
07/22/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was observed approximately 17 X outby the working section in #6 entry at survey station 434. The fall measured approximately 35 feet long, 20 feet wide and approximately 1 foot to 5 feet...
06/26/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 115d lost While lifting a drill pot from the mine floor onto a golf cart the injuried felt a pain in his neck and shoulder. CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 8/21/07. STARTED MISSING WORK ON 8/21/07. OPERATOR INFORMED...
06/14/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Fall of roof 9 crosscuts outby the face just inby spad No. 437 in No. 3 entry. Material fell in the intersection at a dia. 25' long and 12' wide. No injuries, no disruption of ventilation. All approac...
03/07/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Installing the first roof bolt in the last row of bolts in No.7 entry and a piece of rock fell between the rib and bolt hitting him on the right upper leg. Records indicate that this may have been a...
09/11/2006 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was cleaning scrubber on CM when rib material fell on left leg and foot. Employee continued shift and alleged that his ankle swelled and he could not wear his boot.