Powellton #1 Mine — Accidents

Total: 216 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/06/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted EE knocked a stopping. EE was cleaning up the debris out of the roadway. A block fell from the top and struck EE on the left lower portion of the back.
11/28/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 402d lost EE bent over to pick up miner cable and waterline to hang it. EE states EE felt pop in lower back. EE continued to work until January 8, 2018. EE was diagnosed with disc desiccation.
11/16/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 68d restricted EE was walking to the air lock doors at the bottom of the slope. EE stepped in a whole twisting EE's right ankle. This is being reported due to the EE having corrective surgery on February 21, 2018....
11/10/2017 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE bent over to move the continuous miner cable, during this process a section of the rib rolled out striking EE on the inside of left knee area.
11/06/2017 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was tramming a scoop thru a set of double doors @ 81 Brk Intake toward the belt line to rock dust. After pulling thru 1st set of doors, EE arrived at the 2nd set of doors and started to open them w...
11/01/2017 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 23d lost Tug Valley Surveying - Contractor, Land Surveying Services employee suffered a heart attack.
10/14/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was in the process of finishing a stopping and was chipping the edge off of a block with a hammer; striking their right hand against a metal band, resulting in a laceration requiring 5 stitch...
08/28/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was putting up Fly-Board. EE was trying to adjust roof bolt plate with the Fly-Board. EE caught a finger between the board and plate resulting in a fracture to the left middle finger.
08/28/2017 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 451d lost EE was operating Roof Bolting Machine backing out of the #4 entry. EE had hand out of the operator's compartment when hand was caught between the rib and the roof bolting machine.
08/14/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was on EE's knees cutting conveyor belt. The knife slipped causing a laceration to the upper part of EE's right leg. The laceration required 3 stitches.
06/18/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE was rolling up curtain when a piece of draw rock fell striking EE on the Neck and shoulder area.
05/17/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 13:00hrs a non-injury roof fall occurred on the #2 section - Castle Branch No.1 Panel 007 active MMU.
05/02/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall has taken place above anchorage in the #2 entry at survey station #12442 of the Castle Branch #1 Panel. The fall measures approximately 10' x 14' x 8' high.
03/06/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost Pulling track; stepped over track to get dinner bucket; tripped on rail causing fall which resulted in injured right shoulder.
02/22/2017 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 64d restricted EE was bolting top when the drill steel bent and broke hitting EE in the right arm.
01/11/2017 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 48d restricted EE was installing a curtain board to be in compliance with ventilation plan, during this process a piece of draw rock fell from between bolts striking the EE on EE's left foot/ankle.
01/09/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was taking Structure apart. When EE picked up bottom roller, the rail fell out and pinched EE's finger causing a laceration that required five stitches.
12/20/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was bolting in return - took slate bar to pull loose rock. The rock fell on canopy & as EE was trying to get rock off of canopy another piece of rock fell out between bolts striking EE on the back.
12/16/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was chain ratcheting scrubber duct work into place. The chain ratchet came loose striking the EE in the chin causing a laceration that required stitches.
12/14/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 291d lost On 12-14-16 the operator was notified that a salaried foreman had slipped & struck their head against a scoop. During the operator's investigation, it was found that the employee was caught between th...
12/13/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost EE was running a continuous miner on a Pillar section. EE saw the top dripping over the miner and was starting to reposition self and was struck by a piece of draw rock.
11/23/2016 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 356d lost Employee was diagnosed with Congenital Spinal Canal Narrowing, Degenerative disc disease including disc osteophyte complex and uncovertebral/facet hypertrophy. The operator received this diagnosis 11...
10/28/2016 ELECTRICAL DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was helping another employee to try to break the bell plug loose on a set of batteries in order to change it. The leads inside the bell plug arced as they were trying to get it to break free...
10/03/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was adjusting the forks on the Caterpillar 930H Loader. One of the forks fell off the forklift portion of the loader and landed on employee's right foot. The fork fell approximately 1 1/2 fee...
09/16/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was struck by a piece of slate measuring approximately 7""W x 10""L that fell from the mine roof. The mining height in this area is approximately 62"".
08/14/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 62d lost Employee was walking and stepped in the mud and this caused EE to twist EE's right ankle. ***Employee continued to work until 9/23/2016 when EE was removed from work by EE's medical provider.
07/30/2016 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 110d lost Employee experienced pain in lower back when ee was bending to remove a piece a metal from the mine floor. The operator received the results of an MRI on 8/10/16 which noted (1) Degenerative changed n...
07/16/2016 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was treated for flash burn to eyes.
06/20/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 208d lost Employee was pulling cable when EE slipped and fell and strained neck.
06/07/2016 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 110d lost Employee was diagnosed with tri compartmental osteoarthritis.
06/01/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 76d lost, 8d restricted Employee was helping to change out batteries on scoop when lid became stuck against the fire suppression system and EE smashed hand while trying to catch self from falling.
05/19/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost Employee was moving cable when hand was pinched which resulted in a fracture.
04/21/2016 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 123d lost Employee was operating a continuous mining machine when a rib rolled and struck employee in the back and on the foot.
04/06/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis. The employer received notification on April 6, 2016.
01/25/2016 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 206d lost Employee was diagnosed with anterolateral spondylosis. Documentation is attached.
01/18/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee states EE was unhooking chain from scoop when some draw rock fell and hit finger which resulted in a fracture to the finger.
01/18/2016 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 48d lost, 4d restricted Employee states that EE was building cribs when EE slipped on some rock, twisted knee and felt pain. EE's first day away from work was 01/25/16.
12/08/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 54d lost Employee was clearing rock off of miner and lost grip of the slate bar and as the slate bar fell, it hit his left thumb which resulted in a fracture.
12/01/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was loading a roof bolter drill pot onto a flat car when he lost his grip. As it fell to the ground he received a cut to his finger that required stitches.
12/01/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury accident occurred at this operation involving an unplanned roof fall. This fall was discovered on December 01. 2015 at approximately 06:00 p.m. The fall occurred in the area of spad # 1...
11/19/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury accident occurred at this operation involving an unplanned roof fall. This fall was discovered on November 19, 2015 at approximately at 6:35am. The fall occurred in the area of spad #9701...
11/18/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost Employee was attempting to make a belt splice and while pulling out a top piece of belt structure he felt a pain in his shoulder. Employee's first day away from work was November 30, 2015.
11/10/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury accident occurred at this operation involving an unplanned roof fall. The fall was discovered approximately 17:35 in the No. 2 entry of the Buffalo Creek No. 1 Panel 120 feet inby survey...
11/03/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee underwent a comprehensive audiological evaluation after an abnormal hearing test. Operator was notified on November 3, 2015 that the employees work history and test results are consistent wit...
11/02/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was riding down roadway in rubber tire ride and there was an incline and a bump in the roadway which caused a 10 ton jack to dislodge and fall on his hand (right) smashing middle and ring fin...
10/22/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee placed his hand on side of scoop bucket to remove the excess chain slack when the scoop operator pulled the ram lever, therefore, pinching his finger which resulted in a cut that required sti...
10/12/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred at this operation on the 8th SE Panel near spad #9994 at break #38 in the #1 entry on 10/12/15.
10/07/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Employee was on knees working when a piece of coal fell and hit employee. Employee never sought treatment until his 10/14/15 shift where he was placed on restricted work duty.
09/17/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating a continuous mining machine when a piece of rock fell and hit him on his forearm which resulted in the employee receiving stitches.
08/17/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury (unplanned) roof fall occurred at this mine. The roof fall occurred on the 2D Belt, at crosscut 17 in the #6 entry through crosscut #21 at approximately 8:40 p.m. A 103(k) order was issue...