Spruce Fork Mine No 1 — Accidents

Total: 344 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/23/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While he was bolting an overcast a piece of rock fell and cut his forehead.
11/18/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 143d lost Was filling a can of water out of fire tap to plaster stopping when a piece of rock 124"" by 16"" by 4"" slid off screen and struck him on right shoulder and neck and knocked down waterline.
11/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON A-MAINS, ADJACENT TO #3 TRACK, NEAR SPAD 293. ADDITIONAL FLOOR TO ROOF SUPPORT WAS ADDED. IT WAS BETWEEN #3 AND #4 ENTRIES (CROSSCUT). IT MEASURED 6' HIGH X 18'...
11/15/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON E - MAINS, 1 BLOCK INBY SPAD #6494, BETWEEN #5 AND #6 HEADINGS (CROSSCUT). IT MEASURED 5' HIGH X 18' WIDE X 30' LONG. ADDITIONAL FLOOR TO ROOF SUPPORT WAS ADDE...
11/14/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None INJURED WAS SPLICING BELT. WHEN PULLING ON BELT HE FELT PAIN IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS STOMACH CAUSING A STRAIN.
11/14/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT MMU-007, #3 INTERSECTION AND CROSSCUT BETWEEN #3 HDG AND #4 HDG. FALL STARTED AT SPAD #10975 AND FELL TOWARD THE #15 BELT. MEASURED 8' X 18' X 60'.
11/07/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost SPLICING 13 BELT, EE WAS CUTTING BELT WITH A UTILITY KNIFE. KNIFE CUT THRU THE BELT, WITH THE KNIFE BLADE CUTTING HIS LEFT ARM, RESULTING IN A LACERATION. THIS IS A LTA.
11/04/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR, THE INJURED PLACED HIS HAND ON THE TOP EDGE OF THE MOTOR. A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE TOP STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND NEAR HIS RING FINGER KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN A LACERATION. THIS LACER...
11/01/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost WHILE MINING X-CUT, 2 TO 1, A ROCK APPROX. 2' WIDE X 36"" LONG X 4"" THICK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN BOLTS, STRIKING THE INJURED EMPLOYEE BETWEEN HIS SHOULDERS AND KNOCKING HIM DOWN ON HIS LEFT SIDE. THE...
11/01/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost THE INJURED EE WAS WORKING ON A SPEED REDUCER AT #14 BELT DRIVE. WHILE TURNING THE REDUCER EE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT IN THE GEARS, RESULTING IN A LACERATION ON THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT HAND, APPROX. 3"" LON...
10/29/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT MMU-007 IN #3 ENTRY APPROX 15' OUTBY SPAD #10903. IT MEASURED 18'W X 80'L X 6' HIGH. AN ADDITIONAL FLOOR TO ROOF SUPPORT WAS ADDED
10/23/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost EE STATED WHILE OPERATION A SCOOP, HIT A HOLE JARRING THE SCOOP AND TRAVELWAY. EE BECAME A LTA ON 10/29/2004.
10/08/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Injured stated while he was pulling belt with channel locks, he slipped on a wet, muddy surface, feeling a pain in left lower back and hip. This accident happened at the old 13 belt. The injured start...
10/04/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN E-6 PANEL IN #7 ENTRY, 1 BLOCK INBY SPAD 7882, AT APPROX. 11:00 A.M. THE FALL ENCOMPASSED TWO INTERSECTIONS AND THE BLOCK INBETWEEN. IT MEASURED 112' LONG X 18'...
10/03/2004 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A fire broke out in the front of the outside supply/shop bldg. It was put out by the local fire dept. Numerous parts and equipment were burnt.
10/01/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on MMU-007, in the intake escapeway, #7 entry, 45 ft inby spad 10945. the fall measured 18' wide x 40' long x 6' high. floor to roof support was added, and the esca...
09/26/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON MMU-008, #5 ENTRY, APPROXIMATELY 80' OUTBY SPAD 11042. IT MEASURED 7' HIGH X 18' WIDE X 40' LONG. ADDITIONAL FLOOR TO ROOF SUPPORT WAS ADDED.
09/20/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None INJURED WAS BOLTING IN HIGH TOP. A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP, HITTING INJURED ON HIS RIGHT CHEEK AND MOUTH, CAUSING A LACERATION AND FRACTURE.
09/19/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on MMU-007, in x-cut 6-7, 1 block inby 11087 (spad). It measured 18' wide x 30' long x 8' high. This fall occurred in an intake escapeway. This escapeway was re-rou...
09/17/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on MMU-007 in #7 entry, 5' inby spad number 10885. it measured 18' wide x 65' long x 6' high. this fall occurred in an intake escapeway. the escapeway was re-routed...
09/09/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred on the MMU-006 section, in number 4 entry, 25 feet in by spad number 11067. It neasured 7' high - 16' high by 25' long. Additional roof support was added. This fal...
09/08/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred in MMU-008, 1 block inby spad 10960. this fall continued from the fall reported on 8-22-04. additional roof to floor support was added. the fall measured 12' high x...
08/30/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #5 BELT ACROSS FROM SPAD #8110. IT MEASURED 30' LONG X 18' WIDE X 15' HIGH.
08/28/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost WHILE A SHUTTLE CAR WAS HUNG UP, THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A SCOOP TO PUSH (SC)OUT. THE SCOOP WAS BOWED UP IN THE AIR & FELL TO THE BOTTOM HARD WHEN THE (SC)CAME LOOSE. THE INJURED FELT NUMBNESS IN HI...
08/26/2004 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted Injured stated while putting a bolter steel in head of bolter, steel came out, striking him on left hand and index finger. finger was swelled and disfigured.
08/26/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON #5 TRACK, 2 BLOCKS INBY SPAD #8128. IT MEASURED 5' HIGH X 18' LONG X 10' WIDE. IT WAS CLEANED UP AND THE CANOPY WAS REPLACED.
08/22/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN INTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON MMU-008 IN #5 ENTRY, 30' INBY SPAD 10999. IT MEASURED 18' WIDE X 7' HIGH X 40' LONG. ADDITIONAL FLOOR TO ROOF SUPPORT WAS ADDED. THIS FALL OCCURRED INBY A LOADING...
08/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at c-mains, 1 block inby spad 5666 (37 block) on 4 track. it is 6' high x 18' wide x 60' long. it is in an abandoned area in common air.
08/13/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON MMU-007 IN #1 ENTRY, 30' INBY SPAD 10988. THIS FALL OCCURRED INBY THE FEEDER. NO EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
08/12/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON MMU-007, IN #2 ENTRY, 40' INBY SPAD 11010. THIS FALL OCCURRED INBY THE FEEDER. NO EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
08/06/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING A BUGGY TIRE, LOST HIS FOOTING, SLIPPED AND SPRAINED THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BACK. INJURED WENT ON LTA AS OF 8/14.
08/02/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost WHILE INJURED WAS WELDING ON A MINER, A PIECE OF SLAG FELL DOWN HIS LEFT LEG, GOING INSIDE HIS BOOT, BURNING THE LEFT SIDE OF THE LEFT HEEL.
07/24/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 223d lost WHILE LIFTING A BELT ROPE, INJURED STATED HE FELT SOMETHING PULL, ALONG WITH A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS LOWER RIGHT RIB.
07/23/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT H-MAINS IN #7 ENTRY. IT WAS 30'LONG X 18'WIDE X 10'HIGH.
07/07/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT H-MAINS IN #4 ENTRY, NEAR SPAD 10530. IT MEASURED 6' HIGH X 18' WIDE X 70' LONG.
07/02/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT E-MAINS IN #5 HEADING, BETWEEN SPADS 10368 - 10370. THE FALL MEASURED 18' WIDE X 35' LONG X 8' HIGH.
06/23/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While trimming a rubber skirt at #10 belt driver, injured was cutting away from himself. The knife cut through the rubber, cutting the bottom of his finger.
06/19/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None THE INJURED WAS REPLACING A WIPER BLADE ON A BELT CLEANER WHEN PART OF THE CLEANER SLIPPED CATCHING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER, RESULTING IN A LACERATION. THE LACERATION REQUIRED 9 SUTURES.
06/11/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred at E-7 panel, in #7 entry near spad 8582. The fall measured 10' high x 18' wide, length unknown.
05/26/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE TRIMMING A BOOT WITH A KNIFE THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING INJURED IN THE RIGHT LEG RESULTING IN A LACERATION. REQUIRE 5 SUTURES. NO LOST TIME
05/25/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT E-MAINS, ALONG #10 BELT, BETWEEN #5 & #6 ENTRIES (BETWEEN SPADS 9402 & 9403). THE FALL MEASURED 8'HIGH X 30""LONG X 18' WIDE.
05/25/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT E-MAINS ALONG #10 BELT, BETWEEN #5 & #6 ENTRIES, AND SPADS 9402 & 9403. THE FALL MEASURED 8' HIGH X 30' LONG X 18' WIDE.
05/21/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT 27 BLOCK IN INTAKE, #9 ENTRY, AT SPAD 255, ACROSS FROM #1 BELT IN AN INTERSECTION. THE FALL MEASURED 6' HIGH X 18' WIDE X 18' LONG.
05/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 8 MINER MAINS IN #6 ENTRY, IN AN INTERSECTION NEAR SPAD 10547. THE FALL MEASURED 25 FT. WIDE X 25 FT. LONG AND 6 FT. HIGH.
05/12/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN E MAINS IN THE CROSS-CUT BETWEEN NO.4 ENTRY & NO.5 ENTRY NEAR SPAD 8191. THE FALL MEASURED 40'LONG X 18'WIDE AND 6'HIGH.
05/11/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost INJURED WAS HANGING LINE CURTAIN WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING HIM ON HEAD, NECK AND UPPER RIGHT ARM RESULTING IN BRUISES & LACERATION.
04/22/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall occurred in the no.3 entry of A mains at spad 6. the fall measured 6 ft high, 18 ft wide and 22 ft long.
03/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN E-9A SUB-MAINS IN THE NO. 4 ENTRY (BELT) AT SPAD 9672. THE FALL MEASURED 50 FT LONG, 17 FT WIDE AND 8 FT HIGH.
03/04/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None WHEN PULLING THE 3RD LIFT OUT OF NO. 6 ENTRY ON I-7 PANEL NEAR SPAD 10096 THE RADIO REMOTE CONTROLLED CONTINUOUS MINER LOST POWER. AFTER APPROX 4 HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTING THE PROBLEM REPAIRS, WHICH TO...
02/27/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN NO.5 ROOM OFF K MAINS NEAR SPAD 10328 TRAPPING THE RADIO REMOTE CONTROLLED CONTINUOUS MINER & DISRUPTING REGULAR MINING ACTIVITY FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR. THE FALL MEASURE D 160'L...