Raptor — Accidents

Total: 266 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
05/02/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the plant mains at crosscut 22 between the #3 and #4 entry during a pre-shift examination. The roof fall is apx 25'ft long X 5'ft high X 15'wide. The area was dangered of...
04/15/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non injury accident occurred in a form of a rock fall between #2 and #3 entry at break 15 app. 20ft by 20ft. It was 4 ft. thick and fell at the point of anchorage. Timbers were set. Brattices were b...
12/03/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall information from D-2 in the plant mains found at 7:40am. It was reported to the call center at 7:45am. The roof fall is in #4 and #5 entry beginning in x-cut 5 thru 6. In #4 entry the roof f...
10/13/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had previously twisted a knee while tightening bolts but continued to work, sought medical attention on 12/18/2018 where EE underwent a procedure and received stitches to rt. knee and returne...
08/22/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None NON-INJURY roof fall occurring at crosscut 45, on the #4 belt - in the intersection and to the right and left of entry.
07/09/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None NONINJURY Roof Fall-Approx. 20x20x5feet high in the #4 entry at crosscut 15. Fall discovered approx. 9:20AM, and reported to MSHA hotline at 9:28AM.
07/04/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was moving water lines when the employee felt pain in back and leg.
04/10/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE tripped on loose rock on Mine Floor & cut upper left leg. EE received stitches.
01/19/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional Roof fall occurred off section Break 53 in Secondary escapeway. The cause is unknown and there are no injuries.
11/02/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a utility knife to cut tape & knife slipped and cut employee's hand. Employee received 4 stitches.
10/25/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Employee stated that they were taking the scrubber motor ductwork off the miner when it mashed a finger. They received 10 stitches to their ring finger.
06/24/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was taking a 1 1/2"" water line loose at the pump when water line sprayed EE in the face and some debris got into eye under the safety glasses. EE went to ER initially, followed up with the eye doc...
05/15/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost EE squatted down when raised up & turned felt pain in lower back, went on to section started hanging curtain. EE said pain got worse, went to local ER. EE stated the dr. said it was muscle spasm. EE w...
04/05/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While working on cable reel on shuttle car, lid covering reel fell and hit EE's hand. EE went to ER and has a broken little finger and received 9 stitches. EE is off work until EE sees orthopedic doct...
11/21/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall break #8 plant mains #5 entry. 20' wide X 25' long X 5' thick. Roof/rib support in affected area: shale 4 or 5' resin bolts.
10/21/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee moved shuttle car tire out of way with help of another employee. Bent over to pick up a pogo stick and felt pain in back.
10/03/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Changing out belt control box, was pulling old box out of area, employee started to back out of way as old box started to turn over on EE's right lower leg and foot. EE had a cut half way up EE's leg...
05/06/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall was located in belt entry #3 of #4 belt line at break #60. Fall is approx 20'x30' and approx. 7-8' high. Cribs, Steel beams, jacks, and 10' cable bolts existed in the area prior to the fal...
01/18/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None There was a roof fall located at break 12 in the #4 entry of the plant mains. The approximate size of the fall was 20' x 6' x 40'. It has been dangered and cribbed off and the #5 entry will be used a...
11/18/2015 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner cable was grounded and employee was using fault wizard to find bad spot. He thought he had it and took the fault wizard off and began using his meter to check if cable ground was cleared. This...
09/02/2015 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee smashed fingers with canopy
06/04/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None During the weekly examination of the plant mains a roof fall was discovered in the #2 entry at the #2 crosscut. The fall is apx. 20' x 30' x 5' high. It did not affect persons, equipment nor ventila...
01/06/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the track entry at crosscut 44 on #11 mains during a pre-shift examination. The roof fall is apx. 60 ft long X 7'high X 18' wide. The area was dangered off and an actio...
05/07/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had placed left hand on scoop bucket after hanging up 6"" waterline when, water line fell striking fingers on left hand. Employee received 6 sutures to his 3rd digit finger and hairline fract...
04/15/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None While doing a weekly examine a rock fall was found at Shell Branch Bleeder in the #2 entry at brk. 25-26. The size of the fall was approximately 4 to 5' thick 20' wide and 40' long. The ventilation ha...
01/03/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was found at 67 Mains, on 6 track at break 8 between 4 & 5 entry. The fall was approx. 2' to 3' thick 18' wide and 30' long. 10 Heintzman Jacks with pizza pan heads will be set. This fall...
09/17/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost Employee was in mine yard lifting a 3hp pump to bring into building when he felt something pull in his lower back. Employee became a lost time accident due to this injury.
08/29/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was bolting top in 3 heading when he tripped over a rock falling to ground. Employee complained of neck hurting, employee was placed on restricted duty on 8/30/2013, on 9/03/2013 company shut...
08/08/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using utility knife to cut holes in belt when he cut his left hand, 3 sutures required, returned to work with no restrictions.
07/24/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall has occurred at Shell Branch Bleeder in #4 entry at crosscut #14, the size of the fall was 20' x 20' x 8' which involved a 14-9 remote control continuous miner. The area will be cleaned an...
07/10/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost Employee Was at Laurel Fork Bleeders when he found a timber had fallen, while carrying timber to set back he slipped and fell hurting his back.
05/22/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working at head drive when draw rock fell striking left leg. Employee received a fracture to his left fibula.
04/30/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 19d lost, 10d restricted On 4/30/2013 employee riding in mantrip strained neck when mantrip struck parked mantrip. Employee became restricted duty on 7/23/2013 due to this injury.
04/11/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 37d lost, 9d restricted Employee was tossing a bag of sand on top of a 20 ton locomotive when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. Employee has been placed on restricted duty.
04/05/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a slate bar to move head motor, slate bar slipped striking employee in mouth breaking 3 top and 2 bottom teeth. Employee has returned to work with no restrictions.
02/11/2013 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was at the end of Lo Lo structure when he placed his left hand on back of carrier dolly when rock came across dolly striking left hand fracturing his left ring finger. Employee has been place...
01/16/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was standing on a pallet of block building a stopping when he fell off the pallet striking his left knee on the ground. Employee received a fractured to his left patella. Employee has returne...
01/14/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 10d restricted Employee was servicing a mantrip in the shop when he slipped off the mantrip falling and striking his left forearm against side of the mantrip. Employee received a fracture radius to his left forearm....
09/27/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was helping clean off top of continuous miner when rock flipped up striking right hand, sutures required.
09/26/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was bolting top when a piece of drawrock fell striking 3rd digit finger on left hand, sutures required.Employee has returned to regular duty.
08/20/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost Employee was at brk. 24 at 3 left on 002 section building a brattice. Brattice was not secured when it began to fall striking left thumb and back of head. Employee received a fracture to his left thum...
08/02/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 68d lost Employee was helping a build a brattice while reaching a co-worker a brattice block his right foot got stuck in the mud causing right knee to twist tearing ACL ligament, employee became a lost time on...
06/20/2012 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None A contract delivery truck driver at the Mines with temperatures around 100 degrees got out of his truck the air conditoner was not working at the time unstrapped a load of pipe when he staggered to th...
04/12/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was in 2 heading on 002 section bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell striking employee on right forearm. Employee received 8 sutures due to this injury. Employee has returned to regular...
01/19/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Metal ban on a bundle of timbers broke loose striking top of employee left forearm cutting arm, 6 sutures required, employee has returned to reg. duty with no restrictions.
12/01/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was getting lo lo ready to be scoop, moving miner and bridge cable out of way when drawrock fell striking him on head and right shoulder employee received cut to head. Employee has returned t...
09/22/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was tramming roof bolter when a piece of draw rock fell striking left little finger, employee has been placed on light duty.
08/01/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was making a belt setup when a piece of drawrock fell striking head, employee was placed on restricted duty until 8/10/11.
07/28/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost On 7/28/11 employee carrier deck got on lo lo structure then dropped off striking ground with a sudden jerk. Employee became a lost time on 9/9/11 due to a strained lower back.
07/27/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was found in the Old Works at 6 right panel off from the Holly Bush Submains, in the # 1 entry at break 9 thru break 10. The size of the fall was approximately 20'W x 70'L x 7'H. No venti...