Toney Fork Surface Mine — Accidents

Total: 42 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
07/30/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was on a 6' berm discussing reclamation project with contractor. When they turned to dismount berm they slipped and fell approximately 4' onto rocks and hard road surface resulting in a laceration...
04/24/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost opened a box of boosters, lifted out the boosters, felt something pop in EE's back
04/18/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 243d lost EE was watering haul roads and claimed they felt pain in their back and leg. The EE was given 3 days off work which happened to be the same time of a paid holiday weekend with no work scheduled. An MS...
02/23/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted EE was traveling up to pit. During this process the shifter in the truck that the EE was operating broke and the truck came out of gear. The truck rolled into a dozer in close proximity.
01/04/2019 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Piece of metal in eye while putting lug nuts on tire.
12/27/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 276d lost EE was pushing shot rock. EE observed rock in mirror roll down behind dozer. EE turned to look and see where the rock went as EE was turning the dozer. The dozer trammed over the rock. At this point t...
12/12/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cleaning out cab of the drill. EE cut EE's hand resulting in a laceration between the left index and middle finger that required 2 sutures.
10/16/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on a 988 wheel loader and while removing the sheet metal, the access door over the pump area fell striking and lacerating left hand.
06/06/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE was mounting a Triple Seven rock truck at the beginning of the shift. The ladder was not all the way in the down position. When EE put weight on it the ladder gave down, the EE tried to catch self...
06/02/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was knocking pin out of shovel bucket for new tips and adapters when a piece of metal flew off and hit EE in the right side of torso.
09/27/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was on deck of dozer, EE lost footing and started to fall, EE turned and jumped from dozer. This occurred on September 27th but was not reported by the EE until 1:45pm on September 28th.
05/08/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 654d restricted EE was standing on bucket when it collapsed. EE fell to the ground twisting left knee. NOTE: Ladders are provided. EE chose not to use proper tools for task.
02/07/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee was changing tires on a 993K Loader. While installing lock ring on the wheel it slipped striking employee in the head.
02/24/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 159d lost Employee was evaluated by a physician and given a diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with surgical repair being performed. It was made known that work activities were a contributing factor on 4-02-2...
11/03/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee underwent a comprehensive audiological evaluation after an abnormal hearing test. Operator was notified on November 03, 2015that the employee's work history and test results are consistent wi...
06/11/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost Using a track press the ram kicked sideways and the pusher pin came around hitting employee in left thigh causing abrasions and contusions.
06/25/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 79d lost Employee was standing on the bumper of pickup he was stepping off when he missed judged the height and fell on his back/right elbow.
07/06/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Driver lost control while shifting to a lower gear on main haul road. Driver should have come to a complete stop before shifting to a lower gear.
02/23/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was lifting a cylinder into truck with a hoist chain when the chain slipped & cut employees left (#5) pinky finger.
02/04/2011 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 55d lost, 64d restricted Tailgate on truck would not open. The driver of the truck asked grader operator to push against the tailgate with the front part of the grader. When this happened the EE was holding a rock between the...
06/02/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While taking back tire off of grease truck the tire was about to fall and the tire smashed the EE's hand.
04/08/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted The employee was standing on a dozer. He was reaching for a grab handle as he slipped and fell against the tilt jack. The employee then fell to the ground.
01/04/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost While slowly driving a powder truck down a ramp, the engine died as the truck slid sideways on snow and ice. While sliding, the truck slid into an unfrozen area, caught traction and turned onto its si...
09/24/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 250d lost Employee was working on a 345 Excavator installing a hose when he felt a pain in his back.
07/07/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Back wheels hit a hole in road (sink hole) and truck laid over on its side.
06/29/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 255d lost EE tried to shift to a different gear, couldn't get it back in gear. Then couldn't stop the truck.
06/09/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE was going down hill. Went out of gear and could not recover.
05/20/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While trying to knock a pin out of the push arm on a dozer, a piece of the hammer broke off and embedded in the employee's leg.
02/24/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on drill when he lost his footing causing him to fall off the steps at the operators cab.
02/05/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost coming out of the office at INR, slipped on the ice on the steps, fell hitting head, lower back & right shoulder.
10/05/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was striking a wrench with a hammer when the wrench slipped hitting him in the face.
07/25/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 142d lost Employee was helping to lift a pipe in valley fill, causing muscles in his back to be pulled and strained.
04/26/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Bent over picking up crib block & injured lower back. Did not go to Dr. until 5/3/07. Then he was off work from 5/3/07 to 5/14/07.
12/11/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was repairing a drill, picked up a solenoid resulting in pulling his back.
10/28/2006 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost Employee is alleging incident occured on 10/28/2006 involving strain on his back. Employee worked 10/29/2006 and left early on 10/30/2006 due to illness. Employee reported to a foreman, other than h...
09/26/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost Employee was exiting a dozer on the left side, as he stepped onto the step on the push arm (right foot was to the side of the step) he put weight onto his right foot and heard a pop along with feeling...
08/22/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 143d lost Employee was exiting the right side of a dozer when he lost his balance and fell backwards onto the ground. The employee stated he hit on his left buttocks and right shoulder. He got up off the grou...
07/25/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing plow bolt with 1"" impact wrench, bolt fell down while spinning causing a laceration on his left middle finger.
07/24/2006 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The employee was driving a 473 Truck when he was overcome by the heat. When he got out of the truck he became lightheaded and needed assistance. An ambulance was called to transport him to the hospi...
06/23/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Cut his right leg with a knife blade that was being used to cut plastic.
03/23/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was operating 830 Rock Truck, the truck was being filled with overburden when a rock dropped in the bed and jarred the employee resulting back pain.
01/18/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was bolting an electrical box on an 830 Rock Truck, when a grid box fell from the electrical box, hitting the employee in the forehead and across the nose. Resulting in stitches.....23 to th...