Road Fork #51 Mine — Accidents

Total: 199 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
10/28/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.
10/18/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis
09/20/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was checking fire extinguisher indicator when handle got pushed, causing it to discharge in right eye. Employee had to get prescription eye drops for right eye.
08/12/2016 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 244d lost Offside roof bolt operator was installing supplemental roof bolts when right hand/arm was caught by the turning drill steel.
08/09/2016 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None An electrical malfunction in the slope car control system caused a fuse to blow. Electricians were dispatched immediately to resolve the issue. The mine was not producing at the time. Only 10 employee...
08/08/2016 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis.
07/29/2016 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST FATALITY Fatal On 7/29/16, employee and co-worker were re-welding guards over the drive shaft of the turbine pump located on the surface above the #3 Shaft. Shortly after welding was completed, an ignition occurred...
05/27/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee stated, was roof bolting in 5R c/c when struck by loose rock which fell during the bolting cycle. Rock impacted personal canopy and then pushed employee to ground. EE was transported to surfa...
05/13/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 219d lost Employee stated that EE and another employee were lifting a crossover shaft for a Fletcher RB. While lifting EE felt a pain in lower back, neck, and groin
05/10/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 180d lost Employee stated was lifting a CM cable to drag another cable underneath. EE finished their shift and did not seek medical attention at that time. On 5/13/16, EE visited ER for evaluation and was relea...
04/30/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 179d lost Employee was entering a scoop canopy. When EE stepped into the deck, right foot slipped causing EE to twist right knee. EE finished shift and sought medical treatment later that day. EE visited LRMC...
04/29/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 101d lost Employee stated was throwing CM cable out of roadway when felt a pain in right shoulder and bicep. Employee refused first aid and finished shift and sought medical treatment the following morning. Emp...
04/13/2016 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None An electronic malfunction of the slope car occurred. No persons were injured or trapped during this event. All personnel underground were notified and informed and advised that the primary escapeway...
03/25/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated they were on a ladder cleaning lights when the ladder tipped causing employee to fall to the floor. EE was transported to ER and received a sling.
03/16/2016 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE stated EE was installing the 1st rib bolt on the opr side. After drilling hole, EE inserted top of the bolt into hole and the plate became stuck in gob. EE jerked the bolt & felt a pain in EE's lef...
03/04/2016 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None An electrical malfunction of the slope car occurred when two fuses blew on the electrical circuit. NO persons were injured or trapped as a result of this incident. All personnel were notified of the s...
03/02/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 243d lost Employee stated EE was driving a rubber tire ride @#17c/c when EE's tire hit a rock jerking the steering wheel striking EE's right wrist. Employee has X-ray which was inconclusive. Employee continued...
02/25/2016 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 250d lost Employee was nailing up a fly pad with back to the rib when a piece measuring 66""x40""x22"" fell striking employee and coming to rest on the left foot.
01/27/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 254d lost After parking shuttle car, employee walked to the power center and stepped in a mud hole, twisting employee's left knee. Employee was not given time off of work until 2-4-16.
01/07/2016 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee stated EE was attempting to straighten and align a roof bolt into the drill pot chuck using both hands. When EE tried to straighten the bolt, it suddenly spun around causing EE to awkwardly l...
01/06/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 274d lost, 7d restricted Employee stated after T bar was set, EE walked forward to swing boom outward to install EE's rib bolt. A piece of draw rock 6'L X 3'W X 2""T fell on EE's back forcing EE to the ground. Once EE caught...
10/17/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 278d lost Employee stated EE was operating CM when a piece of brow rock fell out striking EE across the shoulder driving EE to the ground. Employee finished EE's shift and did not seek medical treatment at this...
09/24/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None During routine examination of the hoist, a condition was observed with the brake system which required the car to be taken out of service for repairs. No persons were injured or trapped. All productio...
08/29/2015 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employer was notified on 1/29/16 that the employee had a pneumoconiosis diagnosis on 8/29/15.
08/25/2015 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employer was notified on 1/26/16 by the compensation administrator that the employee received a diagnosis of pneumoconiosis on 8/25/15.
08/03/2015 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 229d lost Employee stated he picked up a can of oil, turned and ran into a roof bolt. Employee recv'd 1st aid and transported to a waiting ambulance. Employee sought treatment at RGH ER and was treated and rele...
07/26/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None AN ELECT MALFUNCTION OF THE SLOPE CAR OCCURRED AT 10:45PM. NO PERSONS WERE INJURED BECAUSE OF THIS EVENT. THIS IS A NON PROD DAY SO ONLY EXAMINERS WERE UNDERGROUND. THEY WERE NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTI...
06/26/2015 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employer was notified by compensation administrator on 6/25/15 that the employee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis on 6/15/15.
06/19/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of roof occurred on an overcast at spad643 interrupting proper airflow. Power was removed from all affected areas, all employees were immediately withdrawn from the mine. Air quality or volume...
06/16/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The brakes locked up on the Slope Hoist Car preventing it from moving. Employees were brought out until car was repaired. Slope Hoist Car was reparied at 6:00pm.
06/14/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The Slope Hoist Car was found with a ground fault. No one was in the mine at the time of the incident. It was repaired before the next oncoming shift.
06/12/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The Emergency Hoist Car was found inoperable. The Coal Mine was evacuated until the Emergency Hoist was returned to normal service.
05/19/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 281d lost Employee stated his 4 wheeler bounced him into top striking his head against the roof. Emp refused 1st aid and ambulance. Emp had family drive him home but then decided en-route to go to ER. Emp walke...
03/30/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None A malfunction of the hoisting car occurred at 5:22pm caused by two fuses blown in the control panel.All sections and personnel were notified at 5:25pm, production was halted and employees withdrawn to...
03/25/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None An malfunction of the hoist car occurred at 3:24pm caused by the brakes being unable to be released. All personnel were notified at 3:25pm, production was halted and employees withdrawn outby the load...
02/03/2015 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred near spad 3168 in area mined by previous operator. It measured 80'LX15'WX6'H. No persons were injured. No ventilation affected. No escapeways affected. All three approa...
01/27/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury incident occurred when the automated hoist car mechanism malfunctioned at 12:15am. Electrician was immediately dispatched. Both section crews were withdrawn to point outby the loading poi...
10/23/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee stated he was driving a 4 wheeler when it hit a pot hole and bounced him into the top. Employee did not miss work until 09/21/15. Employee received therapy after the injury and had neck surge...
10/13/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The (Bonnie Car) had a wheel that broke off. No injuries occurred from this. Production was halted until Bonnie Car was removed from service. Primary escape way and emergency hoist were fully function...
10/10/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee received a notification from the compensation provider on 10/10/14 that the employee was diagnosed with hearing loss on 8/6/14. Employee terminated employment at this mine on 4/13/14.
09/06/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The Hoist slope car used to haul men in and out of the mine was down. It faulted out with no one to fix it at the time. No one was working underground at time of incident. Hoist car was repaired prior...
09/01/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The Hoist car used to haul men in and out of the mine went down. There was no one working at the mine due to the Labor Day Holiday. It was repaired prior to men entering the mine.
08/13/2014 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The hoist car became inoperative due to electrical/electronic malfunction. All back-up safety equipment performed as designed. No persons were injured or affected. NO production taking place at the t...
07/23/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A rib roll occurred in the track entry 1 brk outby spad 63 measuring apx 50'L X 16'H X 6'T. No persons were involved or injured. Production was stopped and men were withdrawn outby the affected area....
07/05/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Accident occurred at the bottom of the slope at 6 break. Slick conditions and wet, muddy gloves. Co-worker had a slate bar in the bolt hole, rolling track toward EE. Slate bar slipped from Co-worker's...
05/19/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred between spads 324 and 336. The fall measured 19'W X 50'L X 8'H. No injuries occurred and passage of men and airflow were not affected. This fall was in an entry not n...
05/19/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred between spads 262 and 292. The fall measured 19'W X 45'L X 8'H. No injuries occurred and passage of men and airflow were not affected. This is an area not normally trav...
05/19/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred between spads 290 and 291. The fall measured 19'W X 70'L X 8'H. No injuries occurred and passage of men and airflow were not affected. This is an area not normally tr...
05/19/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred between spads 283 and 284. The fall measured 19'W X 40'L X 8'H. No injuries occurred and passage of men and airflow were not affected. This is an area not normally t...
05/19/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred between spads 312 and 308. The fall measured 19'W X 90'L X 8'H. No injuries occurred and passage of men and airflow were not affected. This is an area not normally t...