Riola Complex Vermilion Grove Portal — Accidents

Total: 275 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/04/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in Entry #4 of the 1st s.w. panel @ s.s. @ + 00. The fall measured 45' long x 19' wide x 10' thick.
12/28/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Rock fell and pushed hard hat into right eye brow cutting his face.
11/18/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING DOWN A LOOSE COAL OVERHANG WHEN A ROCK MEASURING 7' LONG X 3' WIDE X 8"" THICK BECAME DISLODGED AND FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR. WHEN THE ROCK FELL IT CAUGHT THE PRY BAR AND DROVE IT TO...
11/07/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BACK TO ADVANCE THE BOLTER TO THE NEXT ROW WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD AND NECK.
11/07/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 154d lost Employee was loading supplies on the bolter. A rock fell & struck him. His foot was between two boards on a pallet. The rock made him fall and his foot couldn't move. It looked as though he broke his...
10/27/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING A RIGHT TURN IN ENTRY #2, OPERATING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOLTER. A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND STRUCK THE DRILL CANOPY. BROKE IN HALF AND HALF THE ROCK STRUCK THE EMPLOY...
10/26/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured in #2 entry of the 2nd nw panel at survey station. 6 + 60. The fall measured 30' long x 19' wide x 10' thick. The areas had been supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts.
10/19/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost AFTER BOLTING THE FACE OF NUMBER 6 ENTRY, TWO WORKERS WERE SITTING AT THE BACK OF THE ROOF BOLTER WAITING FOR THE CONTINUOUS MINER TO FINISH CUTTING #5 LEFT. A ROCK MEASURING 12' X 3.5' X O"" TO 7"" T...
10/06/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #6 ENTRY OF THE MAIN NORTH EAST AT SURVEY STATION 17 + 30. THE FALL MEASURED 20' LONG X 20' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 5' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS.
10/05/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in entry #1 of the 2nd main north west at survey station 40 + 60. The fall measured 25 ft long x 18 1/2 inch wide x 9 ft thick. This area had been supported with 6' fully grouted...
09/23/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURED BETWEEN #4 & #5 ENTRY OF THE 2ND MAIN NORTH WEST AT SURVEY STATION 39490. THE FALL MEASURED 70'LX 19'WX 6' THICK. THE AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS & A 9'...
08/12/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee was in the process of changing a ramcar battery when a rock fell from between the roof bolts and struck her on the back of the neck.
08/03/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 106d lost EE WAS MARKING UP CHAIN HANGERS & TRIPPED OVER A HOLLOW BLOCK, FELL TO THE GROUND AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND ON ANOTHER HOLLOW BLOCK.
08/02/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 221d lost EE was walking thru the second open cross-cut when a rock fell from the mine roof striking him on the left foot.
07/27/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 38d lost Employee was installing chain hangers in low top. He was trying to push a roofbolt up through the resin cartridge when he suffered a ruptured hernia.
07/22/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 229d lost EE WAS PRYING DOWN LOOSE ROOF ROCK, WHEN THE ROCK BROKE LOOSE, A PIECE STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD, SHOULDER AND FOOT
07/01/2005 STRIKING OR BUMPING DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 43d lost, 13d restricted Employee was entering the heavy media sump through the inspection door. When he put his right hand against the lining of the sump he contacted a sharp steel lip. He has a laceration on his right palm...
06/22/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURED IN ENTRY #1 OF THE 1ST S.E. PANEL AT SURVEY STATION 13 + 30. THE FALL MEASURED 60' LONG X 18.5' WIDE X 6' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOTLS. ALL AP...
06/20/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in entry #6 3rd s.w. panela @ 15 + 60. The fall measured 20' long x 18.5' wide x 6' thick. the area had been supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts. all approaches have been...
06/02/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured in entry 4-5 of the 2nd MNE at survey station 13 & 30. The fall measured 30' long by 18.75' wide by 8' thick. The area had been supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts and 9' d...
05/31/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None (2ND OF 2 ROOF FALLS THIS DATE.) A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #6 ENTRY OF 3RD S.W. AT SURVEY STATION 15+00. FALL MEASURED 20' LONG X 20' WIDE X 12' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY...
05/31/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured in the 2nd MNE submain at survey station 33 & 60 between #3 and #4 entry, measuring 35' long by 18.5' wide by 9' thick. Area had been supported with 6' fully grouted and 9' double...
04/27/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred at survey station 42+00. The fal measured 15' long x 18' wide x 9' thick. This area had been supported with 6' fully grouted and 9' double lock bolts. All approaches have been tim...
04/22/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 40d lost, 99d restricted EE WAS BOLTING ON THE INTAKE SIDE OF THE RETURN BOLTER IN UNIT#1. EE WAS INSTALLING HIS 2ND BOLT IN THE 1ST ROW OF CUT IN #1 ENTRY. EE STATED THAT A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE LOOSE OVER HIS CANOPY & ROCK FE...
04/07/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 253d lost EE was struck by a rock fracturing his right clavicle. This will result in lost work days.
03/21/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #2 ENTRY OF THE MAIN NORTH EAST AT SURVEY STATION 4+50. THE FALL MEASURED 40' LONG X 18' WIDE X 10' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCKS AND 6' FULLY GROUTED R...
03/17/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred at #28 x-cut of the Main Northwest in Entry #3. The fall measured 17' long x 17' wide x 12' thick. This area had been supported with 8' fully grouted resin bolts and 12' double lo...
03/10/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 77d lost, 73d restricted Hit with rock in right shoulder.
02/18/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured in #5 entry of the main south east at survey station 18 and 90. The fall measured 30' long by 19' wide by 10' thick. This area had been supported with 6' fully grouted resin bolts...
02/16/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURED BETWEEN #2 + #3 ENTRY OF THE 2ND MINE @ SURVEY STATION 20 + 30. THE FALL MEASURED 45' LONG X 18' WIDE X 10' THICK. THE AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS AND...
01/26/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in entry #1 of the 2nd main northeast at survey station 22+60 to 22+80. The fall measured 80' long x 18.5' wide x 10' thick. This area had been supported with 6' fully grouted res...
01/15/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in #3 entry of the 2nd main north east at survey station 0 + 00. The fall measured 25' long by 18' wide by 9' thick. This area had been supported with 6' fully grouted and 9' doub...
12/29/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 115d lost EMPLOYEE WAS USING HIS FOOT TO GUIDE THE BELT SHEAVE ROPE ONTO A BOTTOM ROLLER WHEN HIS FOOT BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE ROPE. THIS CAUSED A FRACTURE OF THE LOWER LEG. THIS RESULTED IN LOST WORK DAYS.
12/21/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee was struck on the right elbow by a rock falling from the mine roof. This resulted in a fracture of the right forearm and lost workdays.
12/15/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in #1 entry of the 2nd mine at survey station 41+50. The fall measured 110' long x 18' wide x 9' thick. The area had been supported with 6' grouted and 9' double lock bolts. All a...
12/14/2004 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee was loading the roof bolter when he stepped on a rock causing him to twist his back. He has been diagnosed with a lumbar strain that has resulted in lost days.
11/24/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred between #3 and #4 entry of the 2nd MNE at survey station 1 and 40. The fall measured 40' long by 18' wide by 10' thick. This area had been bolted with 9' double lock and 6' fully...
11/21/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured in #5 entry of the 2nd M.N.E at survey station 4 and 20. The fall measured 40' long 20' wide and 10' thick. The area had been supported with 9' double locks and 6' fully grouted re...
10/29/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was struck in the mouth by a roof mat as he was placing the mat onto the mat holder. This resulted in a broken tooth and a small cut on his lower lip.
10/22/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURRED BETWEEN #3 AND #4 ENTRIES OF THE MAIN NORTH EAST AT SURVEY STATION 8 + 70. THE FALL MEASURED 50' LONG X 18.5' WIDE X 7' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCK AND...
10/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #5 ENTRY OF THE MAIN SOUTH EAST AT SURVEY STATION 24+60. THE FALL MEASURED 30' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCKS AND 6' FULLY GROUTE...
10/09/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None OCCURED ON #2 UNIT ROOM #6 SURVEY STATION 1 + 20 RETURN ROOMS. THE FALL MEASURED 30' LONG X 19' WIDE X 6 ' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH A 6' FULLY GROUNDED RESIN BOLT. ALL APPROACHES TO T...
09/29/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #1 ENTRY OF THE MAIN SOUTH EAST @ SURVEY STATION 7 + 70. THE FALL MEASURED 90' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 9' BOUBLE LOCK AND 6' FULLY GROUTED...
09/22/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN ENTRY #2 OF THE 2ND N.E. MAINS @ SURVEY STATION 21 + 00. THE FALL MEASURED 70' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCKS AND 6' FULLY GROUTE...
09/08/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured in the 2nd N.E. Main between #5 and #6 entries at survey station 4 and 20. The fall measured 40' long by 18.5' wide by 8' thick. This area had been supported with 9' double locks...
08/30/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured between entries 4 and 5 of the 2nd North East at survey station 00. The fall measured 40' long by 18' wide by 9' thick. This area had been supported with 9' double locks and 6' f...
08/25/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN ENTRY #2 MAIN SOUTH EAST AT SURVEY STATION 5+60. THE FALL MEASURED 30' LONG X 18' WIDE X 9' THICK. THIS AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 9' DOUBLE LOCKS AND 6' FULLY GROUTED RESINS BO...
08/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred in entry #1 of the 2nd N.E. mains at survey station 12+60. The fall measured 140' long x 19' wide x 9"" thick. This area had been bolted with 6' fully grouted and 9' double lock b...
08/17/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A ROCK BROKE AND SMASHED HIS FOOT RESULTING IN LOST WORK DAYS.
08/10/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EMPLOYEE WAS STRAIGHTENING A SPRING METAL USED TO HOLD ROOF MATS. WHEN HE REACHED FOR THE SPRING METAL IT POPPED LOOSE AND PINCHED OFF THE SKIN ON THE END OF HIS MIDDLE FINGER. THIS RESULTED IN LOST W...