Shoal Creek Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,534 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/07/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost A 6 X 6 TIMBER WAS JARRED LOOSE, FELL & STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HIS SHOULDER.
01/05/2006 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None A methane ignition occurred as the shearer was cutting toward the headgate. The flame lasted 2-3 seconds. Was extinguished by the bit sprays.
01/04/2006 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A WATER LEAK WHEN A ADJACENT PRESSURIZED HOSE BLEW OFF PIPE TEE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE BACK.
01/04/2006 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None A pocket of CH4 ignited as the shearer cut toward headgate. The flame lasted 1-2 seconds and self-extinguished.
01/04/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 98d lost Employee was collecting material to ship underground. While doing so he tripped and caught himself as he fell to the ground, jamming his right shoulder.
01/03/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN SHIELDS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT WRIST.
01/02/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE WALKING AND SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE.
12/29/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 2d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING LIFT MINER CABLE FOR EQUIPMENT TO PASS UNDER. FELT PAIN IN UPPER BACK.
12/24/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 123d lost Employee slipped, fell and landed on right shoulder began missing work 2/22/06.
12/22/2005 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None A methane ignition occurred in the north main section #1 entry face while cutting the miner ignited a bleeder. the flame burned 1-2 minutes and was extinguished with fire extinguishes.
12/16/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF OF ROOF BOLTER AND TWISTED ANKLE.
12/13/2005 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING MINER WHEN HE STEPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED KNEE. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK 12/27/05.
12/08/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting plastic bands fro a roof of 1.25"" plastic line. Pulled knife through band into left thumb.
12/05/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost Employee was carrying 72"" belt roller when he slipped and fell. Roller landed on his arm/wrist/hand.
11/21/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 145d lost Employee was carrying belt structure. An he bent forward to go under monorail he felt pop in his back. employee started missing work 12/23/05.
11/21/2005 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None A methane ignition occurred while cutting on the longwall crusher during set up. spaker inginited a chg bleeder along the roof. The flame was short duration and put out with less than a fire extingute...
11/18/2005 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None A methane ignition occurred ont he north main section while mining the #3 entry face. The flame was short duration and extingushed with a fuel extinguisher.
11/09/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 153d lost EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN HOLE WHILE WALKING TO FACE. BEGAN MISSING WORK 11/15/05.
11/04/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost Employee tripped and stumpled while carrying bucket of chain. He began misisng work 4/7/06
11/03/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 100d lost Employee was cleaning bath house when he slipped and twisted his ankle.
11/03/2005 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee walked up to and leaned on shuttle car while cable was being shecked with thumper--shocked arm and upper body.
10/30/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF MANTRIP AND TWISTED ANKLE.
10/28/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Employee was lifting cable and suffered hernia strain.
10/27/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee tripped and fall
10/25/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost Employee tripped while carrying belt roller. Roller fell on lower leg and ankle.
10/11/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Electrician was removing and screw from a foot switch when screw driver slipped off screw and punctured left hand.
10/04/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was helping on miner when a piece of rock fell from between bolts and struck his on shoulder and knee.
09/30/2005 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee stepped off pallet onto a cable and twisted ankle.
09/27/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Employee was putting oil in shuttle car when a piece of rib rock broke from between pins and struck his lower leg.
09/23/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee tripped and fell, striking left knee.
09/20/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost EE was between two pieces of parked idle equipment trobuel shooting a amintenance problem. One unit rolled back pinching injured leg between the two.
09/16/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was pulling shields when a rock came off shearer drum and landed on his foot.
09/15/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 4d restricted EE WAS SETTING TIMBERS WHEN PIECE OF CAP ROCK FELL AND STRUCK EE ON THE HEAD.
09/14/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EE was pulling on hose when hose slipped and ee struck elbow agaisnt equipment. Employee sought medical treatment for condition of upper arm. dr determined 9-22-05 that conditon was a result of contus...
09/13/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 192d lost Employee was carrying a filter, caught his foot on a pallet band, tripped and fell. Started missing work on 1/10/06.
09/12/2005 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost Employee stepped over pipe and twisted ankle.
09/12/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee was repairing shuttle car when a piece of rock rolled off rib and struck his left hand and shoulder.
09/10/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 195d lost STRUCK IN RIGHT WRIST AND ARM WHILE UNLOADING BELT RAILS. EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK 10/6/05.
09/08/2005 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee made 4 cable splice, when he stood up his knee popped. Employee started missing work 9-28-05.
08/23/2005 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 38d lost ALLEDGED CARPEL TUNNELL SYNDROME. EE HAD SURGERY 8/23/05
08/16/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING PUMP AND FELL, PUMP ROLLED AND PINCHED FOOT. HE STARTED MISSING WORK 8/23/05
08/15/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE HELPING TO MOVE A PUMP.
08/12/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was cleaning out cable tray when rock fell from between shields and struck him on back of head.
08/11/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Employee was climbing out of scoop bucket, operator moved bucket, catching foot in pinch point.
08/10/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK FATALITY Fatal A piece of rock fell from between the pin & rib striking injured on head, shoulder & back. Victim died 11/15/05.
08/10/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was walking and slipped and twisted ankle.
08/04/2005 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 255d lost Loaded shuttle car was leaving miner. Injured was working as miner helper. He stated he tripped and fell. Left leg went under rear bumper or was struck by bumper causing compound fracture and lacerati...
08/04/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 77d lost Injured slipped and fell landing on his left side. Employee started missing work 8/12/05.
07/23/2005 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None Injured was preparing to set timbers where a rib had rolled out and effected rib support for a length of 3 pins. Once material had been cleaned up, individual was waiting for helper to measure , He wa...
07/23/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was waiting for shuttle car to pass when car bumped tubing. Concerned it may fall, employee moved quickly, slipped and fell catching himself with right hand. Injured felt pain in right should...