San Juan Mine 1 — Accidents

Total: 446 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/20/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None employee was taking hoses off seal and dirt debris enter employee's eye.
02/11/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An area located in x-cut 2, entry 2 in the LW-202 section was seen to be deteriorating during the shift. The area was dangered off and the intersection fell in around 1 AM.
02/08/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted Employee was carrying a sheet-rock and slipped on snow covered ice and mud. He stated he was fine and applied band aid and did not seek medical treatment at the time. Until 3-3-08 he sought medical t...
01/22/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A unplanned roof fall occurred in LW202 tailgate xc 4 from #2 entry to #3 entry. This fell toward the seal. This area was isolated by moving the isolation stopping outby from roof fall.
01/05/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The roof above the last shield on the face flushed in and blocked egress off the tailgate end of the longwall. The tailgate entry remained intact with no roof failure involved in the entry.
12/28/2007 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Slab of coal fell from the rib and struck employee in the head, causing abrasion/contusion to nose and right knee and chipped four teeth.
12/07/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None employee was straightening a d-ring to be installed in hydraulic safety block on the mesh tray of 440 bolter, when the d-ring slipped out of the employees hand, making contact with his mouth. employe...
11/24/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered a small roof fall in x-cut 12 between 1 & 2 entry in the tailgate of LW-202. The area was dangered off and additional supplemental supports were installed to prevent the fall from growing....
11/12/2007 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal Conveyor Belt broke free from feeder breaker and struck employee on his back, knocking him down.
10/30/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The roof failed over and between the existing cribs and rocprops in the tailgate resulting in a blockage. No injuries or damage occurred.
10/28/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 24d restricted Employee was using 90lb rock hammer to break up rock in the headgate. The hammer slipped out of the employee's hands striking another employee causing injury to the second employee'e hand.
09/21/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None During a fault crossing, a large rock slid off the top of the last shield and obstructed the travelway off the face into the Tailgate entry. The entry remained open.
09/21/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted Employee was moving shields in the TG when a slab of roof rock fell from the roof, slid across the TG drive and hit him in the hand which was resting on his chest.
09/06/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted Using a pry bar to bend chock block holder back in to place when he felt pain in the groin area.
08/14/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee smashed finger between a jack hammer & cable trough while breaking rock on longwall face. He was evaluated at medical facility & diagnosed with left 5th finger laceration & required sutures.
07/27/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While employee was hitting the bolt with a hammer the bolt came loose striking him in the mouth. He didn't think he needed to seek medical attention until 7-31-07 & was referred to Periodontics. Perio...
07/24/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof material between the shield canopy and the first bolt in the pattern fell out. The material was of sufficient volume that it sloughed in around the taildrive and obstructed the walkway off the lo...
07/14/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost While ee was leaning over greasing the miner, a 25 lbs rock fell fromt he roof striking ee in the back.
07/02/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Employee complained of back Pain on right side when putting boots back on. Possibly caused from 54 yard pour of concrete and transferring of concrete bags.
06/17/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was rolling a clevis pin off the longwall shield and the sharp portion of the clevis pin penetrated through his glove, resulted into a laceration. The cut required sutures.
05/29/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost Employee stepped on an uneven ground of roadway causing ankle to twist. Reliance Medical Group diagnosed left ankle fracture.
05/18/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 45d restricted EE's footing slipped after putting belt structure in the scoop bucket, caused his knee to twist. Doctor released his to restricted duty.
05/08/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall adjacent to the last shield on the face was discovered. The fall was obstructing travel off the face and in to the tailgate.
04/28/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee pinched hand between bolt head and plate while installing a bolt. He was transported to medical facility and received suture to right hand at thumb and web.
03/14/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Discovered that the roof had come in adjacent to the last shield on the face and travel off the face in to the tailgate entry was blocked. The face was located at survey station 117+60 at the time of...
02/05/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Faulty meter; contact with low oxygen atmosphere.
01/23/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in the East Mains working section in Number 4 entry at XC 80. The fall involved the entire intersection, approximately 20ft W by 20 ft long, rib to rib and estimated to be 1...
01/08/2007 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof bolter operators were installing tensioned cable bolts through some steel mats. The holes in the mats needed to be enlarged to allow for grouting the cable bolt. A gas test was taken at the roof...
01/02/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in front of the No. 6 Seal at approximately 6:00 am. The fall was approximately 18 ft wideand approximately 10 ft high. The length could not be determined. As the longwall r...
12/28/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The roof adjacent to the last shield on the face fell in and blocked travel into the tailgate. The face was located at survey station 12+16 at the time of the fall. The fall went approximately 5 ft ou...
12/17/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee's right foot slipped when he stepped on the relay bar while reaching for the panline, causing him to twist his ankle. Sought medical treatment and was released to restricted duty.
11/30/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee felt a sharp pain to his lower back, while carrying roc-prop for approximately 40 feet with another employee.
11/27/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee strained her lower back while handling a belt scraper & manuevering it around the feeder. EE was released with restriction from the clinic.
11/19/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee was carrying a Roc-prop with another employee and stepped on uneven ground causing him to strain his left calf muscle.
11/18/2006 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 101d restricted Employee struck a roof bolt with his hardhat while walking through crosscuts, knocking him to the floor and sustaining minor injuries.
11/13/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None During an onshift examination, the section foreman discovered an intersection with deteriorating roof conditions. The intersection was dangered off and the condition reported. While the intersection w...
11/01/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee slipped on a loose coal, causing him to fall forward and landing on the floor with his left hand first. Resulted into dislocation of left pinky finger.
10/30/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred that blocked the tailgate at x-cut 19 in LW-203. The fall started in the x-cut between No. 1 and No. 2 entries and ran out in to the tailgate entry.
10/23/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While employee was repairing a 5th wheel for a Getman tractor, the plate slipped from his hands. crushing his left index finger, resulting in a laceration. He received suturing.
10/17/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Material above the tailgate shields sloughed in around the tailgate drive and face conveyor. The Tailgate entry itself remained open in the active workings. The blockage was removed as the shearer cut...
09/17/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred adjacent to the last shield on the face causing the entrance to the tailgate to become blocked, preventing egress off the tailgate end of the longwall.
09/09/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee pinched his hand between drill steel extension and the drill steel. Employee received five sutures to his right hand and was released full duty with no restriction.
07/03/2006 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted The winch on the coal car broke and struck EE's right hand causing laceration. Employee received stitches at Mesa Occupational & Sports Medicine Clinic.
06/30/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 4:45 pm the roof adjacent to the last shield on the face collapsed. The fall resulted in a tailgate blockage that lasted for 2 passes.
05/07/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Employee was struck in the thigh with a monorail component. Ee was examined at Mesa Occup & sports Medicine Clinic was diagnosed with a deep bruise to his thigh.
04/22/2006 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee stepped on a wet metal panel, causing him to slip and resulting in a sprained ankle.
02/17/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted Employee reported pain in his wrist and up into his forearm. Employee has been swinging a sledge hammer extensively for several shift while working on shield repair. He was examined at Mesa Occupation...
02/13/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was breaking loose a high pressure hose with a pipe wrench and hammer. When the fitting of the hose broke loose, the fitting struck employee's hand resulting in a laceration. Employee receive...
01/28/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee smashed his right ring finger while moving rock prop plate, causing laceration. Received stitches from the clinic.
01/19/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was injured while hanging ventilation tubing. While he raised the vent tube, he experienced pain in his back.