Road Fork #52 Mine — Accidents

Total: 96 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
04/02/2024 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was diagnosed with complicated pneumoconiosis.
02/10/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on plastering a stopping when TC Spray splashed in their eye.
01/31/2024 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 08:35 pm a non injury ignition occurred on the No. 3 Section near the No. 3 Entry.
12/20/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was servicing planetary on the right side continuous miner on the No. 2 Section. While working, the inside cap of the planetary fell striking EE's left pinky finger. Resulted in a laceration r...
12/09/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury roof fall occurred on the No. 4 South Section one break inby the section feeder, 100 feet inby spad 8615. The fall measured approximately 17 feet long x 20 feet wide x 12-14 feet high.
10/16/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost Employee stated EE was removing a line curtain from a board. When EE lifted upward, EE felt a pain in right shoulder and neck. EE continued work for 30 mins, then asked to exit the mine for medical ex...
10/02/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury accident occurred on 3A Panel in #6 entry at 25c/c. A fall of roof occurred blocking one entry of the intake and the primary escapeway. When discovered, all personnel inby affected were w...
09/19/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee stated while carrying roof bolts, EE stepped in a hole and felt a pain in EE's back and groin. EE was transported via ambulance to hospital where EE was given time off work and referred to a...
08/02/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Employee stated while exiting a scoop, a rock fell from the top between rib and roof, striking EE on the left foot. EE was immediately transported outside and taken by ambulance to hospital. There EE...
08/01/2023 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis
07/24/2023 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis
04/10/2023 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated while grinding a weld during a repair, the grinder fouled causing the tool to kickback contacting EE's left gloved hand resulting in a laceration. EE refused 1st aid and traveled to me...
03/14/2023 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis
03/14/2023 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis
03/01/2023 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 85d lost Employee stated, a strapped kettle bottom fell from between the strap and the rib deflecting off the rib and striking EE's right lower leg. EE was transported outside by EMT to waiting ambulance which...
02/09/2023 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.
01/04/2023 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None During a routine required check, the emergency hoist did not operate properly due to a malfunction of a limit switch. All personnel were immediately evacuated from the mine until repairs were made. NO...
12/22/2022 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.
11/12/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated was assisting electricians repair broken CM conveyor chain. The chain had been lifted with a chain ratchet approx. 24"" to access a drive cog when it fell striking EE on the left hand...
11/09/2022 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A non-injury fire occurred when acetylene gas leaking from a cylinder was accidently ignited. The fire was contained within the metal cylinder storage box. Fire extinguishers, rock dust and water were...
10/05/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost Miner was working on battery forks on the underground scoop when EE's right arm became caught between the scoop frame and battery fork. Miner was released to work after the accident and has continued...
07/28/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was loading supplies on bolter. EE was placing a bundle of plates on the bolter and caught a gloved right ring finger between the bundle of plates and a shield. EE was transported outside to...
07/23/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated was swinging boom to install bolt and was resting a hand on the tray to steady self. A piece of coal fell on left index finger against the tray. EE was transported outside to waiting...
06/22/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A noninjury roof fall occurred outby 1 section, 60 ft inby spad 4124 in #3 entry approximately 20' wide, 40' long by 10' thick. The crew was withdrawn outby the area until the alt escapeway could be...
05/17/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated was pulling belt slack when the gripper detached, recoiled and struck EE in the face.
02/10/2022 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE has been diagnosed with occupational pneumoconiosis
01/27/2022 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis
01/03/2022 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated EE was swinging the DDR drill pot over to install a roof bolt when a portion of draw rock measuring 14"" wide, 24"" long, 1.5"" in thickness fell from the mine roof and struck EE's lef...
12/20/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 140d lost Employee stated, while making a belt splice on the stacker belt, the take up cradle rolled back mashing EE's left foot between the cradle and the frame. EE was transported via ambulance to ER where X-...
12/14/2021 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated, while drilling hole, the finisher steel broke. EE lowered the pot to change steel. As EE reached for the pusher, the finisher dropped out of hole, striking EE's L, 5th finger between...
12/03/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated that the dust hose to the bolter was stopped and as EE was removing the hose from the back of the dust collection system, EE's left arm came in contact with a breeze band causing a lac...
10/28/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated while EE was trouble shooting a 4-wheeler control panel, EE was using a utility knife to cut a zip tie that was holding the leads together. EE was holding the leads with the left hand...
10/16/2021 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated employee was operating a scoop near spad #2683 on the intake airway when a cable bolt that was buried with mud was flipped up striking the employee's left ear. Employee continued worki...
08/13/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated while installing a 5"" resin bolt into the inside hole, the 6"" wrench they were using to push the bolt, broke and the upper half struck them on the safety glasses causing a small lace...
05/11/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was manually rolling de-energized miner drum using knee on the miner head when knee slipped off the drum. EE landed on the mine floor and was struck by the turning CM drumhead with a bit lug to rig...
04/10/2021 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis.
02/15/2021 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis
12/17/2020 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with Occupational Pneumoconiosis
10/02/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 115d lost Employee stated while drilling a cable bolt hole, the drill steel became lodged. EE was jerking on the steel when EE felt a pop in the left shoulder. EE exited mine to waiting ambulance but refused s...
09/10/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was installing a roof bolt into the mine roof at which time a piece of rock fell from the mine roof striking the employee in the left bicep area causing a laceration and left palm/thumb area...
06/18/2020 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None A guide cable on the emergency hoist was discovered loose during a fire drill. Upon discovery, both sections were notified and production was immediately halted. EE's were withdrawn from the mine unti...
05/14/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated while drilling hole for outside bolt in first row of #8 entry, a rock 27""x8""x3"" fell from the top onto the canopy, slid off canopy and fell to the drill steel tray. EE stated the ro...
01/30/2020 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost While surveying locations for conveyor belt support installation, a section of 4 inch water line that was supported by chains fell striking the individual in the head and back.
07/21/2018 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was driving mantrip, steering wheel jerked causing sprain to left hand
03/11/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost Employee was climbing onto loader, hand slipped and EE fell to ground causing a back strain to upper and lower back.
07/21/2017 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was drilling and scaling face, rock fell striking employee in the right shoulder and back causing bruising