Shoal Creek Mine — Accidents

Total: 1,534 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/12/2005 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 62d lost EMPLOYEE SAT DOWN INSIDE LOADER SCOOP BUCKET & PLACED HIS RT. HAND ON BUCKET. OPERATOR SWUNG THE BUCKET AS HE TRAMMED THE LOADER & EMPLOYEE'S RT. LITTLE FINGER WAS BETWEEN THE BUCKET & COAL RIB. AMPUT...
02/11/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee lifted pump, strained left groin and side began missing work 2/27/06
02/08/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE HEAD GATE ENTRY OF THE G-4 LONGWALL PANEL AT/NEAR 19+C. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX. 6' X 8' X 21'WIDE AND 35'-45'LONG. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. MSHA NOTIFIED &...
02/05/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE stated he was taking last bolt out of pit-breaker on feeder when the shaft slid off bearing and struck right hand. The EE's hand was caught between frame of feeder and pit-breaker assembly.
02/05/2005 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None EMPLOYEE STATED THE IGNITION OCCURRED IN THE NO.2 ENTRY. IT WAS THE 1ST ROOF BOLT INSTALLED IN THE NO. 2 ON THE EVENING SHIFT. DRILL HOLE WAS DRILLED NEXT TO A FRACTURE & BOLT WOULD NOT TIGHTEN. BASED...
01/29/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost The employee was using a chain fall to hoist a 3""X3""X8' angle into place. Tim reached down to lift the angle to its' final position - straining his neck. The incident occured on Saturday, 1/29/200...
01/29/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Loader was pulling on 58 HP pump when 1/4"" steel cable broke and struck employee on left side of face.
01/25/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee and co-workers were in process of loading chain into metal tub (container bin) when metal pipe on bin fell off striking injured on right foot.
01/24/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE stated he stepped off loader into hole and twisted back.
01/14/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee started a 58 hp water pump. The rush of water into the flexible discharge hose cause it to raise up suddenly, striking and jamming his right ring finger. Employee started missing work on 4/4/...
01/11/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost VENTILATION TUBING SLIPPED AND TRIED TO GRAB IT AND STRAINED BACK
01/06/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WALKING UPHILL & HE FELT & HEARD A ""POP"". EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 1/19/05.
01/06/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost EE was on ladder hanging curtain when he slipped on step and strained rt shoulder. EE started missing work on 2-18-05.
12/31/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 85d lost Employee stated his left knee caught belt rail. He told operator of utility loader to lower bucket; instead, the operator raised the bucket and the employee sustained a fracture.
12/17/2004 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None BASED ON THE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THOSE PRESENT IT APPEARS THE ALLEDGED IGNITION OCCURRED WHEN THE SPARKS FROM THE CUTTING MACHINE (SHEAR) IGNITED AN UNKNOWN METHANE BLEEDER WHILE CUTTING HARD RO...
11/24/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS GOING THROUGH 48""BRATTICE DOOR WHEN THE DOOR CAME LOOSE FROM THE BRATTICE FRAME. EE SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIS HAND WHEN HE GRABBED THE DOOR TO TRY & HOLD IT.
11/18/2004 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None BASED ON THE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THOSE PRESENT IT APPEARS THAT THE IGNITION WAS CAUSED WHEN THE SPARKS FROM THE CUTTING MACHINE (SHEARER), IGNITED AN UNKNOWN METHANE BLEEDER WHILE CUTTING HARD R...
11/15/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE STATED EE AND COWORKER DISCONNECTED THE 4"" WATER LINE FROM DRISCO LINE, IN PROCESS THE WATER STARTED BLOWING OUT AND CAUSED EE TO FALL AND HURT SHOULDER.
11/04/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE STATED WAS HANGING VENTILATION TUBING WHILE BEING POSITION IN LOADER BUCKET. TUBING FELL KNOCKING EE ONTO FOOTWALL.
11/04/2004 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost WHILE WORKING IN TAILGATE ENTRY, EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CUTTING DRISCO PIPE WHEN A SECTION OF COAL RIB FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HARD HAT.
10/27/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee stated he was servicing a vehicle, turned to go down step missed step and strained back. ee started mising work on 11-19-04.
10/27/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee stated he was getting out of ram car and fell twisting ankle.
10/23/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE STATED HE WAS PUTTING ON 4"" BAND ON DISCHARGE LINE WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HE CUT HIS LEFT THUMB ON THE BAND.
10/22/2004 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None BASED ON THE INFORMATION IDENTIFIED BY THOSE PRESENT, IT APPEARS THE IGNITION OCCURRED WHEN THE SPARKS FROM THE CUTTING MACHINE (SHEAR) IGNITED AN UNKNOWN METHANE BLEEDER WHILE CUTTING HARD ROCK AND C...
10/21/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 127d lost EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE FLAT CAR WHEN A SCOOP TRAMMED OFF ONTO A 6' X 6' X 4' CRIB BLOCK WHICH FLEW OUT STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT LOWER LEG.
10/20/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS IN PROCESS OF TASK TRAINING MINER UTILIZING A COBRA AIR DRILL TO INSTALL RIB BOLT. THE BOLT BROKE HOLDING DRILL SHANK & STRUCK EE IN THE FOREHEAD CAUSING A LACERATION.
10/20/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EMPLOYEE WAS PUMPING CRIB BAGS. HE GOT CEMENT & WATER ON BOTH LEGS CAUSING BOTH LEGS TO BLISTER.
10/18/2004 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 45d lost EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 10-18-04. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ACUTE PREPATELLAR BURINISTS AND DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE.
10/13/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost A SECTION OF DRAW ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT SHOULDER, ARM AND BACK AREA.
10/13/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING A CAN OF WELDING RODS. WHEN HE PULLED THE RING THE RING CUT HIS HAND.
10/09/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 169d lost EE WAS LIFTING BLOKCS, TURNED END THREW BLOCK ONTO CONVEYOR BELT. EE STARTED MISSING WORK 4/11/05 DUE TO SURGERY
10/07/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was handling cable and felt pain in back.
10/06/2004 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None Based on the info received from those present it appears that the ignition was caused by a spark from the cutting machine (shearer) ignited an unknown methane bleeder while cutting under shearer. MSH...
10/06/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated he was cutting a piece of card board with a ulitity knife. he stated he cut thur the paper and cut leg.
10/05/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS HITTING ONE HAMMER WITH ANOTHER AND A PIECE OF METAL WENT INTO ARM.
10/04/2004 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 10/4/04. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CELLULITIS.
10/01/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS DISMOUNTING A MANTRIP. HIS SELF RESCUER HUNG CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE. HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS SIDE WITH RESCUER BETWEEN HIM & THE FLOOR.
09/27/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost THERE WERE NO EYEWITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT, THEREFORE, BASED ON THE EVIDENCE OBSERVED IT APPEARS HE WAS STRUCK BY A 25 X SCOOP.
09/20/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee stated he was canopying a section of monrail and felt pain in lower back.
09/15/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 226d lost EE STATED WHILE HOLDING LADDER FOR WORKER HANGING CABLE (HV CABLE) LADDER WOBBLED & EE HOLDING LADDER STRAINED RIGHT ARM. EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 1/20/05.
09/14/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Ee stated he was bending over taking panel cover off and when he stood up felt pain in stomach area.
09/07/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL GASKET ON NEW PIECE OF 6"" UNDER WATER PIPE ON A-1 COARSE JIG. HE HAD CHAIN WRAPPED AROUND PIPE HOLDING IT UP BUT CHAIN CAME LOOSE ALLOWING PIPE TO DROP PINNING HAND...
08/29/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 194d lost EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING B-9 RETURN AND SLIPPED & FELL DOWN AND FELT PAIN IN BACK. EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK ON SEPT 4, 2004.
08/23/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE PUTTING GUARD UP AT DISCHARGE IN PROCESS SUSTAINED LACERATION TO RIGHT POINTER FINGER.
08/22/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE STATED A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON LEFT FOREARM CAUSING LACERATION.
08/19/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EE was walking down steep grade, slipped & fell on right hand/wrist area.
08/18/2004 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST ACCIDENT ONLY None Based on the information how received from those present it appears that the ign. tron was caused when the spark from the cutting machine shearer ignited an unknown methane bleeder while cutting hard...
08/11/2004 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee stated he was walking and his knee started hurting. employee has past history of rt. and lt knee.
08/02/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 217d lost Employee was standing on a piece of steel about 10 to 12 feet off the ground. The piece of 6"" channel he was holding onto gave way. Employee lost his balance and fell the 10 to 12 feet hitting his...
07/31/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost WALKING THROUGH WATER 18-20"" DEEP CARRYING 8""PIPE COUPLING. STEPPED IN HOLE AND TWISTED RT. ANKLE.