Quecreek #1 Mine — Accidents

Total: 266 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/18/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The man was removing a cable off of the hook it was hung on when it fell and struck the man in the mouth damaging a tooth. Report filed for medical treatment only.
05/14/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost The man was lifting material while setting a belt tail and developed pain in his left lower abdomen.
05/11/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost The man was walking and slipped on wet bottom, causing him to twist his knee. The man continued to work regular duty until 5-18-10.
04/23/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was found in the outby return aircourse in the 9 rooms 2 butt area of the mine by the mine examiner. The fall was approximately 820 feet long x 19.5 feet wide x an unknown height.
02/03/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost While moving the roof bolter head forward, the canopy caught against a roof strap. While attempting to release the strap from the canopy, the man caught his fingers between the canopy and canopy exten...
01/29/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The man was using a come-along winch on a coal chain when the handle slipped and struck the man on the lip requiring stitches.
01/23/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost The EE was inserting a drill bit into a drill steel at the head of the bolter. A piece of rock from around the drill hole fell from the roof striking the man on the hand.
01/08/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost The man was taking down a shuttle car snub when he felt a pain in his back pain.
01/04/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost The man was lifting a bucket of sealant when he felt a pain in his left shoulder.
12/16/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost The man was striking a pipe with a sledge hammer when the hammer deflected and struck the man in the ribs.
12/09/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred approx. 3300 feet outby the E-4 section. The fall was 30' long x 25' wide x 4' high.
11/21/2009 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost The man was walking on the travelway to open the travel doors when he struck his hardhat against the roof. The man continued to work full duty at his regular job until January 22, 2010 when he report...
11/19/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost The man was carrying a bag of B bond when he felt a pain in his back.
11/11/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 162d lost EE was moving a miner cable when he felt a pain in his shoulder.
11/06/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost The man was putting the drill steel in the roof bolter chuck when the drill steel broke and struck the man on the hand.
10/17/2009 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost EE developed pain in his knee while crawling through the section. The EE worked until 11/02/09 when he reported off.
10/02/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost The man was operating a personnel carrier when it struck a bump causing the steering wheel to spin and twist man's wrist. The man worked regular duty until 10-16-09 when he reported off.
09/18/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost While drilling a roof bolt hole a piece of rock got struck on the drill steel. While breaking the rock off the drill steel a piece of rock flew and struck man on eyebrow.
09/15/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost The man was repairing a shuttle car when he twisted and felt a pain in his abdomen.
09/03/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The man was roof bolting when a piece of scale fell and struck man on upper lip. Report filed for medical treatment only (stitches).
08/22/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None When straightening a roof bolt, it slipped and the plate hit him in the mouth. He received a cut lip and chipped tooth.
08/13/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Bent over and picked up a cement block for a wall and felt pain in his back.
08/10/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 226d lost EE felt pain in his lower back when shoveling belt.
08/07/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost The man was installing a bottom roller in the conveyor belt when he felt a pain in his right shoulder. The man continued to work regular duty until 11/10/2010 when he reported off for surgery.
08/07/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was pulling a loose piece of rock draw with a rock bar, when the rock hit him on his right leg.
07/20/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was burning with a torch when a sprak went in his ear. He continued working until 7/24/09 when he missed a day of work.
07/10/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roorf fall 9' W x 540' L x undetermined H fell at 12:30 AM in 9 #3 rooms section. The fall does not impede ventilation or travel.
07/06/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was tightening a bolt to the miner panel when he felt pain in his left shoulder.
06/16/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall 19' w x 760"" L x undetermined H was found in the return of 9 rooms from 2 xcross cuts outby station 6035 to 1 cross cut outby station 6229. Does not impede ventilation or travel
06/01/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost Employee felt a sharp pain on right side of his groin area while loading posts on the scoop bucket. Original surgery postponed & employee missed no work. Employee will begin missing work for surgery 1...
05/27/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A bolter drill steel popped out of the drill head, bounced back, striking him in his face.
05/06/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 68d lost When using a sledge hammer employee got a piece of metal in his right eye. The piece flew under his glasses.
05/04/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost Employee injured his back when lifting and moving posts to set along rib.
04/23/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost The employee's shuttle car snub came loose striking his head.
04/03/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost The employee was roof bolting and drilling a hole when piece of rock (2' around x 5""-6"" thick) fell striking his left knee.
03/30/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee stepped in a hole and twisted his leg & hip.
03/23/2009 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall 40' L X 19' W X 7' H was found at 8:00 AM at 9 #4 butt station 4627 X cut 3-4. The fall does ot impede ventilation or travel.
02/20/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Employee was opening door, slipped and lost balance and fell on bit buckets, causing injury to ribs.
02/11/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EE stepped outside the side door of shop, twisted ankle stepping off a step.
01/14/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 269d lost While loading bolter supplies onto scoop bucket the employee twisted his back.
12/23/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was found in 9 mains-#5 Butt-#3 Entry approx 40' inby station #5190. The fall was approx 6' high, 19' wide and 40' long. The area was bolted with 6' fully grouted torque tensioned bolts. T...
11/06/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost The employee slipped and fell backwards when pulling a discharge line injuring his back. He continued working until 6/1/09 when he had surgery.
10/06/2008 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost The employee was operating a shuttle car down grade toward the feeder when a piece of rib (4.5'L x 2'W x 0""-12""T with a 2"" rock binder) fell on his leg. The employee reported the piece became wedge...
07/14/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was found in #4 butt of 7 rooms 50' inby station 4742. 160'Long x 19.5 wide x undetermined height. The area was bolted with 6' fully grouted torque tension bolts. The area is dangered off...
07/11/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A bolter drill steel broke striking the employee on his left temple requiring a couple sutures.
07/03/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A bolter drill steel struck the employee's left hand when putting the drill steel in the chuck.
05/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None When repairing a 6"" water line coupler, the coupler broke striking the employees hand. He received lacerations on two fingers requiring sutures.
05/01/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in 9 rooms section #5 butt 10' inby section #5297. Fall was 18' w x an undetermined height x 200' long. Fell from 3-4 entry to #7 entry. 3-4 was bolted on 3x4 with straps in the i...
03/31/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 150d lost The EE was straightening a 6' torgue tensioned bolt and the bolt spun around, injuring the EE's left shoulder.
02/14/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was found 80' L x 19' W x undetermined H at 90' outby station 2513 in #2 entry along 8 belt. This fall does not impede ventilation or travel.