Powellton #1 Mine — Accidents

Total: 216 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/17/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 554d lost Employee was working on shuttle car and walked around machinery and felt a sharp pain in his leg. The employee never missed work until his 01/21/13 shift.
01/16/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 396d lost Employee was pulling slack up in shuttle car cable when he felt a pain in his shoulder.
01/10/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 118d lost C/M operator was loading a shuttle car when a rock came over the side of the boom striking another rock that was sitting on the machine sending it airborne and struck him on the hip.
11/27/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 30d restricted EE was trying to open tailpiece doors when the door's ""batwings"" slipped and closed on his finger.
11/06/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was bolting top when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck one of his fingers. The EE received three stitches to his left index finger.
11/05/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 66d lost EE was trying to lift a timber from gob the scoop had just cleaned up at the edge of the scoop bucket when he felt a sharp pain in his back and down his leg.
10/01/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cleaning a piece of metal with a pick hammer when it struck and hit his hand.
09/12/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 197d lost Employee moved a block while building a stopping when he twisted his knee and felt a pain in his back.
06/15/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was tightening up motor mount on belt head when ratchet slipped and he hit his elbow on the corner of a I-Beam. EE completed the rest of shift. He never missed work until 6/19/12.
06/11/2012 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 156d lost Employee was assisting in hanging MRS cable when a rib rolled onto his right leg during retreat mining.
06/07/2012 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 117d lost EE was shoveling out from 1A take up. He put contents into wheelbarrow and while trying to lift wheelbarrow up, he felt a pain in his back.
06/05/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cutting rope hanger off MRS cable when he cut his wrist during retreat mining.
05/22/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 46d lost, 44d restricted Employee was trying to open outby set of doors when he felt pain in his left leg.
04/25/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 238d lost Employee was cleaning 3C Belt Head with fire hose when nozzle blew off and hit employee in mouth knocking two teeth out. Employee twisted his knee.
03/26/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 119d lost Employee was lifting structure when he felt a pain in his shoulder. Employee worked until 6/26/12. Employee is scheduled for surgery on 7/20/12.
03/13/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 325d lost Employee was shoveling belt. Employee picked up a rock to throw on belt when he felt a burning sensation in his back.
03/12/2012 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 270d lost Employee was in #7 entry going to get on Shuttle Car when a rib rolled and struck employee.
03/05/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was traveling on #1 Belt Entry and was turning to go into track entry when a piece of rock fell from the corner and struck him in the leg.
03/05/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 50d lost, 75d restricted Employee was bending bolts when he felt something pop in his shoulder.
02/16/2012 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was bolting on operator side when finisher became lodged. EE took pusher by hand trying to dislodge the finisher from the top & was unsuccessful. He then held the pusher with his left hand and oper...
12/22/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on water spray when he cut his arm with a knife.
12/08/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was traveling inby 5 Belt Head when he was exposed to smoke due to belt friction. This 7000-1 form is being submitted in reference to citation No. 8142583.
12/08/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE stated he was driving outby when he was exposed to smoke from friction on a nearby belt. This 7000-1 form is being submitted in reference to citation No. 8142583.
11/08/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost Employee stated he was shoveling belt. When he went to turn, he twisted his knee and felt a sharp pain in his knee.
09/25/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was making a splice on feeder when hand slipped off knife and blade cut his hand requiring stitches.
09/19/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was carrying a piece of belt structure when he stepped not a hole, falling and began to feel pain in his ankle.
08/30/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 3d restricted EE was preparing to install roof bolt. While raising the canopy a piece of rock fell from top and struck EE.
08/03/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing top belts structure form belt line when he smashed his finger requiring stitches.
08/02/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE dropped utility knife and tried to catch it while falling with blade being open receiving a fracture.
07/11/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 43d lost, 54d restricted Employee was waiting for Mobile Roof Support System to be setup for the next pillar lift when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck his foot.
05/24/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was pulling rock from the top when a rock fell suddenly and struck the EE.
05/02/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Employee was operating a motor when it lost power. Employee set brake but it failed; hitting inby doors and block causing them to hit employee. Employee didn't miss work until 05/12/2011.
04/14/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was breaking band on a pallet of blocks when band kicked up and cut his hand on his right thumb near the base.
04/05/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 82d lost Employee was flipping belt back that was racked for belt move to get to the end with splice on it. He slipped and fell, twisting his left knee.
03/28/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost EE was moving miner cable when he felt pain in his back.
03/24/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was pulling on flatcar with a Getman tractor and put his hand where the tractor swivels and pinched his right pinky finger.
03/23/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 93d lost EE was loading a oxygen tank when his shoulder made a loud pop.
03/07/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was making a splice to a water line with a banding tool when the tool slipped and cut his finger.
01/17/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost EE stated he was in the process of lifting a acetylene tank out of the cart when he felt pain in his lower back.
01/17/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stated he was driving a bit insert with a jack pin and missed and hit his middle finger.
12/27/2010 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None EE was at the bottom of the slope and said his knee gave out and he was complaining of having trouble breathing. EE was brought back outside and a ambulance was called.
12/08/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a bag of plaster open when a shuttle car accidentally turned towards him startling him. He jumped up quickly causing the knife to slip from the bag cutting the employees arm.
12/07/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was working on shuttle car conveyor. The ee had gotten the conveyor back in place and upon attempting to drive the pin strap over the pins he struck his left pinky finger with a ball peen hammer.
10/19/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 174d lost EE stated that while he was standing beside of the roof bolting machine the machine rolled back and ran over his left foot.
10/12/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall has occurred in 3 Right break of the working face of #1 section. The fall occurred near spad #2189. The fall measured approximately 8 1/2 to 9 ft high x 8 ft wide x 25 ft long....
10/09/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was on the off side of the bolter getting ready to bolt when a piece of rock fell striking employee on the head, right shoulder & hand.
10/05/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mac-8 was being used to transport men from one area of mine to another. The driver of the ride rubbed a rib as he was making a turn and a rib roll occurred. A passenger was struck on the upper left le...
09/02/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 205d lost Employee was riding on the outby end of a 12 man mantrip. The mantrip was traveling to #3 section when at break 24 on 3-b belt, the mantrip hit an 8 1/2"" piece of rail that was broken, causing mantri...
06/21/2010 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost Employee was picking up belt structure in #3 entry on 3-A belt when rib fell hitting employee's left arm.
04/27/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None EE said that he started to bolt and couldn't lift the steel with right hand. EE worked all his shift and when he got outside he told his supervisor he hurt his right shoulder and did not know how it h...