Roundbottom Powellton Deep Mine — Accidents

Total: 125 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/22/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred at spad #3016, #5 entry on 8 Belt. Ventilation and passage of persons were not affected. Area was initially developed in 2008 and was supported by 5 foot torque tension...
06/04/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 114d lost Injured was dragging old belt rollers from the belt line to the track entry and pulled his left shoulder. He filed a notice only report and missed no work. On Sept. 4, 2012 he missed work fo r surgery...
05/30/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee stated he was cleaning under the belt when a jack became dislodged and struck him on the back of the head.
05/12/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 84d lost While shoveling spillage onto #6 conveyor belt, injured's shovel got caught between the belt and mine roof, jerking his body. This caused pain in his upper back and neck. He is off work seeking treatm...
03/29/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Scoop operator was unloading timbers off a pallet approx. 5' off the ground when a timber fell off the pallet and landed on his right foot. Timbers were seven feet long and were in a scoop bucket. He...
03/20/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While hanging a fly pad curtain, EE struck his left index finger with his 20 oz. claw hammer. He was not wearing the required metacarpal gloves. He drove to Hospital and received one suture for the la...
02/23/2012 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While riding the Brookville mantrip to the section, EE chipped a tooth when the ride ran off the track at spad#6595. The trip came to a sudden stop and EE hit his mouth on the handle bar in the passen...
02/13/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A unplanned roof fall occurred in the #5 Entry of the North Sub Mains at spad #6471,5200. The size of the fall was 30'L. X 20'W X 7' H. Ventilation was not affect, passage of persons Area has been bre...
02/02/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Move crew was pulling cable slack toward the face during a power move. Employee thought the cable was going to become tangled. He attempted to straighten it out as it was being moved when the cathead...
01/20/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Employee stated he was using a slate bar to pry against a car to get it back on track when the bar slipped and struck his right leg.
01/18/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted While laying track on #1 section, employee was using a bar to push a rail over. He then used his hand to push the track tie down as he flipped the rail. The rail landed on his left hand just above the...
01/02/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost Forklift operator raised a portion of ballasted track so the supplyman could run a chain under the rail and tie off a flatcar. The fork caught under the ball of the rail and the fork bounced loose str...
12/19/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 32d lost, 6d restricted Employee was bolting an overcast one break inby the #1 Section feeder. He had his right hand on the bar attached to the canopy when he slipped on some rock. He did not let go when he fell and twisted...
11/03/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost Bathhouse attendant was sweeping the bathhouse and fell out the back door. The height was 18-24"" and the steps were removed while putting an addition on the building. He twisted his left knee but ref...
11/03/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A unplanned roof fall occurred in the #6 Entry at spad # 2322. Fall is 7,200' from active 001-0/002-0 section. Area was initially supported with 5' torque tension bolts. Fall meas. 20' L. X 20' W. X 6...
11/01/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Operator was bolting in 5R on #2 section using 12' cable bolts when a rock measuring 21"" X 10"" fell from between bolts striking his left shoulder. He received a laceration that required two stitches...
11/01/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A unplanned roof fall occurred in the #1 Entry at spad # 6731. Fall is 500' from active 003-0/004-0 section. Area was initially supported with 5' torque tension bolts. Fall meas. 20' L. X 24' W. X 6'...
10/19/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A unplanned roof fall occurred on the #2 section in the #3 entry at spad 6839. Fall occurred 80' from the active #2 section. Fall measured 20'x20'x7' area was initially supported with 5' torque tensio...
10/18/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost Electrician was walking by the #3 section power center when tripped over power cables. He twisted his right knee. The incident was reported as a notice only with no injuries, treatments or doctor visi...
10/05/2011 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost The off-side roof bolter was drilling a hole, when a rock fell onto his canopy and busted apart. A piece of the rock hit his left ear causing a laceration that required fourteen sutures at CAMC Genera...
09/30/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The chief electrician was removing a side shield off a 14-cm15 Joy miner. He was letting the shield free-fall when his finger got caught in the handle. The middle finger of his left hand was broken at...
09/29/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The roof bolter operator was using a utility knife to remove the straps from a bundle of roof bolts, when the knife slipped and lacerated his right thumb. The cut required four stitches. He returned t...
09/15/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Electrician was replacing a battery plug when a rock measuring 5'x3'x3 1/2"" fell from the roof striking him on the back of head & neck area. He drove himself to Raleigh General and the doctors gave h...
08/26/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Operator went to the back of the bolt machine and picked up a box of resin. He threw the box onto the machine and felt a pull in his left shoulder. He continued bolting and finished that cut. He left...
08/19/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Fireboss was riding a rubber tired ride on the track along #1 belt when he attempted to steer the ride off the track. The tire got caught on the track and caused the steering wheel to spin out of cont...
08/10/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Electrician was installing a speed reducer on #10 belthead. To see if the reducer mounting holes were aligned, he put his rt index finger in the bolt holes. Was cleaning rockdust out of the holes. Ano...
08/02/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While swinging the drill pot, the operator had his right hand on the drill head and mashed his middle finger between the pot and frame of the bolter. He was wearing gloves. He went to Raleigh General...
07/31/2011 ELECTRICAL ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee was at #8 belt heads line splitter waiting for power to be set up outby his location. When power was supplied to the kva it created an arc. He was standing about 5' from flash. His eyes were...
06/25/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Beltman/fireboss was breaking up a large rock using a sledge hammer. He felt pain in his lower back and hips. He was working alone. He was transported to CAMC General by ambulance. Doctors gave him a...
05/26/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall occurred in the #3 enrty at spad #1576. Fall occurred 5600 feet from the active face on the 001-0 MMU. This area was developed March 2008. Area was originally supported with 5 torque tension...
05/21/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was running the scoop when his canopy caught the bolter cable. He used his hand to push the cable clear of the canopy when the scoop rolled, pinching his finger between the canopy and the min...
05/11/2011 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Electrician was helping scoop operator change batteries. EE had female end of jumpers and was connection it to scoop when wiring pulled loose inside bell creating an arc. Palm of his left hand was bur...
03/25/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost EE, electrician was unloading parts from the man trip at the end of the track rail on #3 section. EE crossed the track on the out-by end and caught his foot under the track rail. The newly installed t...
03/07/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None On the right handle cover - pulled cover outward it fell to ground and pinched fingers between handle & cover.
01/20/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A unplanned roof fall occurred in the # 5 entry of the 001-0 section, this fall was 40' from active face. Fall measured 30' L. X 20' W. X 6' H. No eq. or injuries involved. Area was supported with 60"...
01/11/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a piece of conveyor belt. The knife slipped and cut the end of his left thumb. He drove himself to the doctor after work. According to him, he received six stitches. He has not mi...
12/19/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While making a walk around inspection of the surface facilities, the security officer slipped and fell on the ice striking his left shoulder on the ground. Security Officer completed his shift and ref...
10/23/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 1d restricted EE was in the number 4R crosscut hanging flypads with co-worker. He bent over and cut the flypad 3/4 way through & stretched to finish the cut. The knife slipped and cut his left forearm. He was treat...
10/07/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 50d lost, 13d restricted Crew was recovering track rail on #2 section. They were using a scoop and chain hoist to lift the rail onto the rail car. One rail caught the car and jumped the upright standard (8""). EE turned to ge...
10/06/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A unplanned roof fall occured in the #2 entry on the #2 section, in the #2 entry 500' from active face. Fall measured 20' L. X 20' W. X 5' Thick. No Eq. or injuries. Roof Fall did not affect ventilati...
09/23/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was rock dusting #7 beltline. EE was moving the hose under the belt to cover the offside. EE backed up and the hose became twisted and hit the fresh waterline. Dust hit his face and got into his ey...
08/30/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was replacing a bucket jack on a scoop. He noticed a flag pin had become fouled behind scoop ram blade. He tried to remove bent pin when a splintered piece of metal penetrated his right thumb.
08/25/2010 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost Employee was pillaring right lift #2 entry on #1 section. A rib rolled out and struck his lower left leg. He continued to work and refused treatment. Due to swelling he later went to a doctor. Tests r...
08/14/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost The move crew foreman wanted to move shuttle car out of way to make belt move. He pulled 15' cable off reel because pump didn't start. He told another EE to start car and everyone was clear. Reel bega...
07/30/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 87d lost EE and two others were hanging 4"" water discharge line. The line was wet and covered with rockdust, it slipped and struck him on the head/back of neck. Other end anchored w/hoist to prevent falling....
06/30/2010 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Miner operator and M.R.S. operator set up in #2 Block to begin pillaring. The right rib popped and rolled hitting M.R.S. operator on right calf. After checking roof and rib again, they loaded out firs...
06/05/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was jacking up belt head with a chain ratchet. The chain broke with EE holding the chain. The jerk caused him to twist his lower back.
04/22/2010 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None On April 22, 2010, the mine experienced an accident when water came from a overlaying mine (#2gas seam) and began flooding the magnum mains inby the mouth of section. The mine experienced an inundatio...
01/13/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #5 entry on the #1 section @ Shonk Round Bottom. The fall occurred in the #5 entry spad #3989-4002. Fall measured 20' long x 17-18' wide x 4-8' thick. Area was p...
01/03/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A unplanned roof fall occurred in the #6&7 crosscut on the 001-0 section, fall occurred spad #1706, 7600 feet from active face . Roof fall was in the intake, ventilation and passage of person was aff...