Road Fork #51 Mine — Accidents

Total: 199 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/01/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost Employee was assisting scoop man in scooping up a pallet of Block in a scoop bucket, employee was beside the operators deck. Witness stated employee tripped/stumbled over a block and fell onto scoop c...
10/12/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was holding cable in left hand and cutting it with a razor knife. The knife slipped off cable causing a laceration to the left ring and pinky finger.
09/28/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The hoist car at the Roadfork #51 mine malfunctioned for a period of time that exceeded 30 minutes. When examined it was found that a rectifier had went out and needed replaced. No injuries were repor...
09/27/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in the Roadfork #51 mine in the #3 entry outby spad #853 that measured 100' long x 20' wide x 6-8' high. This is a continuation of a previous fall. No injuries were rep...
09/23/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in Roadfork #51 mine, 2 breaks outby spad # 388 that measured 40' Long X 20' Wide X 5-7' High. No injuries were reported. The area was developed on 9/2/08.
09/06/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EE was climbing down off the dozer when he missed a step and fell pinning his left leg between the tracks and lifting arm.
08/26/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in the road fork #51 mine in the old mains, #2 entry, 1 brk outby spad #977 that measured approximately 20'long x 5-8'high. No injuries were reported. The area was deve...
08/08/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was installing a cable bolt in the roof. The plate came in contact with the bottom of his wrist causing a laceration.
07/23/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in the road fork #51 mine near spad #1239 that measured approximately 3-5'high X 20' wide X 30'long. No injuries were reported. The area was developed on 9/30/10.
07/11/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in the Roadfork #51 mine at spad #316, between #6 & 7 entry, that measured 5' high x 20' wide x 55' long. No injuries were reported. The area was developed on 10/15/08.
05/30/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was holding fork by the end to lock bottom into position on the forklift. Fork slipped off and fell onto his foot causing a fracture to the big toe.
05/27/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was holding a wash hose washing off a scoop. The pressure pump kicked on and the nozzle was pulled from his hand causing a laceration.
05/20/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The brake system on the hoist car at the Roadfork #51 mine malfunctioned for a period of time that exceeded 30 minutes. When examined it was found that the tips ""burned up"" on a BC contact. The cont...
05/12/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The brake system on the hoist car at the Roadfork #51 mine malfunctioned for a period of time that exceeded 30 minutes. When examined it was found that the tips ""burned up"" on a BC contact. The cont...
05/04/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was checking a set of batteries that were being taken underground when he shut the lid his left middle finger was caught underneath it causing a laceration.
05/03/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An Unplanned roof fall occurred in the road fork #51 mine that measured approximately 45'long X 20'wide X 6'high. No injuries were reported. The area was developed on 3/15/08
04/30/2011 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost Member was stepping off motor, He stepped on a rock which rolled his ankle to the inside.
03/14/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost EE was standing approx 4 feet from scoop bucket while the forklift operator was picking up a pallet of rock dust to roll it over lathe scoop bucket. As the forklift operator picked up on the pallet it...
02/03/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 59d lost EE was measuring the stop blocks on the ripper head. He grabbed hold of one of the bit lugs with his right hand and felt pain in his bicep when he pulled himself to his feet. EE went to family health...
01/24/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Employee was attempting to lift Joy 21 shuttle car tire up to roll it into a scoop bucket. While lifting the tire he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.
01/22/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in the Roadfork #51 mine, 1 brk inby spad # 1173 that measured 22' long x 18' wide x 6-8' high. No injuries were reported. The area was developed on 7-1-10.
01/13/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred at one break inby spad #1086 that measured approx. 50' L. X 20' W. X 12' H. No injuries were reported. The area was developed on 6/1/10.
01/04/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was riding mantrip to section and noticed his rescuer was hanging outside of the mantrip. He grabbed a hold of his rescuer to pull it back into the mantrip when his finger came into contact w...
12/04/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Member was picking up a solid block he was using to build a stopping. A member that was assisting him picked one up and tossed it toward him. The block struck EE's right ring finger causing a fracture...
11/08/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost Member was tramming miner out of #3 entry on #1 section. He turned and was walking away from miner, when he stepped in a hole, hyper-extending his left knee. Member did not start missing work until 11...
08/25/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 183d lost Member was walking down the slope belt on the track side, when he slid in some mud and rock dust. Member grabbed a hold of the slope tail piece to stop himself from sliding when he felt a pain in his...
08/23/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred along the #4 belt at break #30 in the intersection of the #3 entry 1 break out by spad #1043.
06/06/2009 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was struck by a piece of cinder block hanging from the top, from an old stopping. This was a 1st aid case only. No medical treatment. No days away from work. This form is being submitted to abate a...
03/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 339d lost Employees were in process of breaking 30' shaft form. Left hand bearing beam shifted toward hoist house causing 8"" steel beam fastened between bearing beams to fall in shaft causing injuries to 2 em...
03/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employees in process of breaking shaft form. Left hand bearing beam shifted to hoist house side causing 8"" steel beam fastened between bearing beams to fall in shaft causing injuries to 2 employees.
12/16/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Member was walking between the rib and a supply motor when he slipped and fell on his left shoulder. Member was not taken off work until he was seen by a specialist on 12/31/2008.
11/11/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Member was trying to remove a bolt from the conveyor motor on the miner when the ratchet slipped and hit his right index finger on the pan of the miner causing a laceration.
08/19/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Member was installing rib bolt when a rock fell striking his right hand resulting in a contusion. Rock measured 10"" long x 3"" thick.
06/23/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was installing a fly board & got his left hand caught between the roof & the board, causing a fracture to his left hand.
06/18/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured stated he was jacking a flat car back on track when the jack bar slipped out striking his finger. Injured went to Dr. on 19th of June & reported to work with a release on 6-21-08 stating he fr...
05/28/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was pulling a cable and the strap broke and hit EE in the hand causing a fracture on his 2nd and 3rd fingers on his right hand.
05/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted EE stated a rock fell and injured his left foot. EE continued to work untill 6/2/08 before he decided to seek medical treatment, at that point he returned to work with a light duty slip.
05/07/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was assembling steps at overcast, when he hit his arm on a rail. It had a burr, that caused a laceration, that required 4 stiches.
04/17/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost EE was walking up the # 2 entry.he was moving a block out of the road way a Fairchild scoop loaded with a slinger type duster came up the entry the operator was unaware of him, presence and the duster...
02/07/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While trying to pull a piece of rock from the roof with a piece of drill steel, employee got into the wrong position. The rock hit the steel springing it into his chin causing a laceration that requir...
06/21/2007 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost Employee was found by the Hoist House dazed and covered from head to toe in mud. No evidence of what caused the injury. He stated he doesn't remember what happened to him. There were no witnesses to t...
04/25/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was shoveling on the slope belt and stated he was walking and slipped. He stated he fell and twisted his back. He walked app. 300 ft up the slope to the surface to report the injury.
02/05/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 260d lost Member was behind ventilation curtain. Shuttle car was behind miner in the #3 heading. The shuttle car backed out of #3 into crosscut between #2 & #3 entries. The shuttle car caught member between the...
01/18/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee cut his finger on a splice plate (received 7 sutures).
12/13/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was exiting a 10 sc shuttle car and lost his footing and went to catch himself and injured right hand.
11/03/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Member was operating a remote controled continuous miner cutting up a roof fall. A piece of rock fell on to the miner measuring 68"" long x 33"" wide x 18"" to 7"" thick as this rock was loaded into a...
09/26/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner operator was striking a miner bit with a hammer and hit his left thumb, causing an abrasion.
03/23/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 309d lost Member was conducting a a preshift of the pumps. Operation is in rehab of the slope. EE stated in his normal activity he experienced unbearable pain in his lower left back. He states he had no incide...
06/11/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost INJURED ASSISTED THREE CO-WORKERS INSTALLING A 6' X 7' METAL DOOR AT THE PORTAL ENTRANCE. WEIGHT SHIFTED AND EXTRA EXERTION CAUSED THE BACK INJURY.