Prosperity Mine — Accidents

Total: 604 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/01/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was tightening bolts at the breaker return belt when his hand slipped off the wrench and the guard struck his hand sustaining a laceration. Employee immediately reported to Good Samaritan wh...
07/18/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 2 Return, Entry 1 between Crosscuts 86 thru 87. The roof fall measured approximately 20' in length, 17' in width, and 4.5' in thickness. A 103 (k)...
07/12/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Smashed finger while roof bolting
07/07/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was rolling up the curtain for the miner when he stepped in a hole rolling his ankle. Employee went to doctor where he was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
07/03/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Carrying a prop-setter with co-worker, co-worker dropped his end and EE said that it pulled a muscle in his back. He did not want treatment but that he wanted to go home for the day. He called after...
06/27/2012 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional fire occurred at the Mine Rescue Building, the building was a complete loss. A 103 (k) Order (8442550), was issued by MSHA Inspector.
06/08/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost Employee was standing observing area when a rock fell striking his leg. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital sustaining a contusion and was ordered to remain off work awaiting an MRI.
06/04/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee was operating miner when a rock fell striking employees ankle. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital sustaining a strain/sprain to his ankle and was ordered to remain off work until the 1...
05/31/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was loading boards into scoop when a rock fell striking his neck and shoulder. Employee went to Good Samaritan sustaining an abrasion/contusion and was ordered to remain off work until the 4...
05/22/2012 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 670d lost Employee was operating miner, checking his sites before cutting when he was struck by a hauler amputating his leg. Co-workers applied tourniquet, treated for shock and cared for him while traveling o...
05/16/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost Employee was walking when he tripped over a berm and cables falling to the ground. Employee was taken to Good Samaritan where they couldn't diagnose his condition of his ankle at the present time due...
05/14/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was unclogging a dust hose when it came unclogged and the hose became uncontrollable with rock dust flying out striking employee. Employee went to Good Samaritan Hospital sustaining fracture...
05/09/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee was traveling on the road on the way in, when the man trip hit a bump and employee hit his head on the canopy. Employee thought he could work but came out before the end of shift wanting to...
05/05/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost Employee was traveling in mantrip when it hit the rib and his knee hit the dashboard. Employee went to Gibson General hospital where they ordered him to remain off work until he was seen by an orthop...
04/18/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was operating roof bolter when he was struck on the ankle by some rock. Employee went to Good Samaritan, sustaining a strain to his ankle, placed in a cast; he was ordered to remain off work...
04/15/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 2, between the Beltline and Intake Stopping Crosscut 99. The roof fall measured approximately 30' in length, 18' in width, and 9' in thickness. A...
04/11/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was operating miner when he was struck on the knee by some rock. Employee went to Dr., sustaining a strain to his knee; he was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
04/05/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was traveling on travelway when the mantrip hit a bump and employee struck his head against a roof bolt resulting in a laceration. Employee was seen by Good Samaritan Hospital and was ordere...
04/03/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 1, Entry 2 thru 3 Crosscut 52. The roof fall measured approximately 50' in length, 17' in width, and 5.5' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8441324),...
03/30/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 2 North 2, Entry 7 thru 8 Crosscut 17. The roof fall measured approximately 70' in length, 6-18' in width, and 5' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8440972), w...
03/27/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost Employee was walking back to equipment when hauler approached intersection slidding in the mud and hitting the scoop inwhich struck employee into rib pinning him between canopy and rib. Employee was...
03/27/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost Hauler slid into scoop.
03/21/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 1, Entry 1 Crosscut 9 thru 10. The roof fall measured approximately 60' in length, 17' in width, and 6' in thickness.
03/15/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost Employee was operating the roof bolter installing a roof bolt when the steel flexed while starting a hole and struck his hand. Employee went to hospital and was order to stay off work for an uncertai...
02/16/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating Miner #9 and started to cut the corner and hit a roof bolt with the head of the miner. Part of the bolt flew off and hit him in the nose resulting in a laceration requiring sti...
02/13/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 3 Return, Entry 9 Crosscut 16. The roof fall measured approximately 17' in length, 17' in width, and 10' in thickness.
02/09/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee was lifting and handling supplies (Cable Bolts) to the bolters when he pulled his back. He went to Gibson General, then went to Dr. in which ordered him to stay off work for the rest of the...
01/18/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee was installing rub rail on the miner; rub rail fell off onto employees left foot. Employee was taken to Vincennes ER where he was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.
01/16/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating a roof bolter when the pinner steel broke and struck him in the mouth. Employee immediately came out and went to Vincennes Hospital, sustaining a laceration that required 3 sti...
01/06/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 3 Return, Entry 7 Crosscut 180. The roof fall measured approximately 30' in length, 17' in width, and 10'-12' in thickness.
01/06/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 3, between Entries 5-6 Crosscut 179. The roof fall measured approximately 60' in length, 17' in width, and 7'-8' in thickness.
12/14/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was lifting/handling the lid on a piece of equipment when his hand slipped pinching his finger. Employee immediately came out and went to Good Samaritan Hospital, sustaining a fracture and l...
12/13/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the 1 North 3, between Entries 5-6 Crosscut 17. The roof fall measured approximately 40' in length, 17'-18' in width, and 6' in thickness. A 103 (k) Order (8437...
11/23/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was splicing a belt with an utility knife and cut finger, resulting in a laceration that required sutures. Employee was taken to Gibson General Hospital where he received sutures.
11/15/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost Employee was in confined area removing stacked cribs when he was struck by crib blocks that fell from the tailpiece. Employee immediately came out and was seen by doctor sustaining a contusion to his...
11/01/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was operating a roof bolter when a rock fell pinching his finger between the machine and a rock. Employee immediately came out and went to Washington Hospital, sustaining a fracture and lace...
10/22/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was splicing a belt with an utility knife and cut arm, resulting in a laceration that required sutures. Employee was taken to Gibson General Hospital where he received sutures.
10/06/2011 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee removed hard hat and walked into a roof bolt, resulting in a laceration to his head. Employee came out from underground and went to doctor, where he received staples and then was released ba...
09/25/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was shoveling at the beltline when a rock fell from the roof and struck him on his head. Employee was taken to Vincennes ER where he was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of...
09/14/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost Employee was walking alone, back to the beltline to continue splicing when a rock fell from the roof and struck him on his head. No visible signs of injury but complained of pain through neck, back a...
09/10/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee was alone, switching rides when he stepped out of mantrip and his back ""Popped"". Employee worked the rest of shift, didn't report accident to foreman and worked the next couple days. Empl...
09/08/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 120d lost, 45d restricted Employee was handling 50 lbs. bags of dust; while tossing those bags he strain/sprained his shoulder. Employee was taken to the doctor and was ordered from the doctor to remain off work. Employee ne...
09/06/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was lifting and handling supplies and strained/sprained his back. Employee will be off work on doctors orders for an uncertain period of time.
09/02/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Unit 4, 1 North Main West Right Return, Entry 9 Crosscut 51. The roof fall measured approximately 20' in length, 18' in width, and 10' in thickness. A 103 (...
08/17/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Employee and coworker was lifting handling an I Beam when he strained/sprained his pelvis. Employee went to a doctor in Mt. Carmel, Illinois and was diagnosed with a hernia. Employee had surgery on...
08/05/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 179d lost Employee was loading supplies when a stack roof bolts rolled falling onto employees left leg. Injuries resulted in a fracture to his ankle which required surgery. He will be off work for approximate...
07/24/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Employee was constructing on the beltline in a flooded area where water got into his boot. The water had a chemical substance in it that didn't react well with his skin resulting in 2nd degree burns....
07/13/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee was lifting a timber when he felt his back go out straining/spraining his back. Employee was transported to hospital and now under doctors care remaining off work for an uncertain period of t...
07/13/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing guarding and while cutting thru the guarding the knife slipped. Injuries resulted in a laceration to his hand which required sutures.
06/30/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the Main West 2 Right Return between Entries 10 and 11, Crosscut 82. The roof fall measured approximately 55' in length, 18' in width, and 7' in thickness.