Trace Fork — Accidents

Total: 57 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
09/05/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Rock fall in No. 7 entry five breaks outby #3 Head drive on #2 mains. Rock fall was 8 ft long, 20 ft wide and 5 ft thick. It was bolted with 4' resin bolts. Crib off.
09/05/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Rock fall in #6 entry 10 breaks outby #5 Head drive on 4 mains. Rock fall was 140 ft long, 20 ft wide and 12 ft thick. Crib off.
07/24/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Rock fall at NO.4 beltline, 14 breaks above No. 4 head drive. Between No.5 & 6 entry. Didn't fall on beltline. Fall was 30'long, 18-20' wide and 10'thick.
07/10/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None During the mine examination a rock fall was found The fall occured in the left return in No. 2 entry on No. 4 main belt line starting at spad #3812 fell 2 1/2 breaks inby fall was 160 ft long and 20ft...
06/28/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None During the mine examination a rock fall was found. the fall accured int he #6 entry on the 4 mains, one break outby spad #3304. The fall measured 4 foot thick, 20 feet long and 20 feet wide.
06/12/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None During the mine examination a rock fall was found. The fall occurred in the #1 entry & #2 entry and adjoining crosscut, located in the 4th break inby the portal. The fall was approx 5-6 ft thick, 18-2...
02/28/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A rock fall occured at the number 8 entry while making returns. The fall measured 40 foot long, 20 foot wide, 10 foot thick. The top was bolted with 6 foot resin bolts and 10 foot cable bolts
02/05/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A rock fall occured in number one entry on left return for 007 section on number four main belt. A continous fall from previous rock fall. The rock fall was 130' long, 20' wide, 4-10' thick.
12/20/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee was spraying plaster on bratttice, the end of the spray nozzle blew off striking him in the left eye.
12/19/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hanging curtain using knife to cut curtain, cut middle finger on right hand
12/02/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured on the 006 section in 6 right over to intersection of 7 right. The rock fall measured 24 foot long, 18 foot wide and 7 foot thick.
10/29/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing a bit lug from a continuous miner, a piece of metal struck employee in right leg.
09/23/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A rock fall occured in the intake in the number 6 entry 3 breaks out by the number 2 tail piece, one break in by spad number 1266.
09/09/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A rock fall occured in bleeder line one break above regulator in #5 entry. rock fall did not affect regulator. Rock fall measured 30'L. X 20' W. X 5' H.
09/09/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing miner bits and struck his left thumb with a hammer.
09/03/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost Employee was getting out of mantrip, felt pain in lower back, starting missing work 12/09/2005
09/01/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Employee was operating a ram car, twisted around in the seat and felt pain in his right shoulder.
08/22/2005 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating scoop, when machine hit coal rib causing the rib to fall, resulting in laceration to top of left hand.
08/22/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was taking steel beams down with scoop, when beam fell striking him on right leg.
08/15/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The mine experienced a rock fall in the #5 entry (Belt) 1 break across from spad #3268. The fall measured 35'L X 20'W X 5'H.
08/07/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None The mine experienced a number of roof falls at the face of 001 super-section. The falls were in the #2 entry, #6 and 6 right entry, and #1 and 1 right entry.
08/01/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None This mine experienced a rock fall in the #7 entry approx. 80' feet inby spad #3047. The fall measured 20'L X 20'W X 4.5'H.
08/01/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was striking a pick breaker conveyor chain on a feeder and a piece of metal came loose striking him in the right eye lid.
06/22/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occured on the 002-0 MMU. The fall extended from the face of the #3 entry to the intersection. The fall measured 30'L X 20'W X 48""H.
05/14/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was lifting lid on miner and felt pain in lower back. Started missing 5/19/2005.
03/21/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Employee was pulling miner cable and felt pain in lower back. Started missing work on 3/22/2005.
03/15/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost Employee was shoveling tailpiece and fell backwards and landing on a piece of rock. Started missing work 3/17/2005.
02/16/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a piece of belt and the knife slipped cutting his little finger on his left hand.
02/15/2005 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost Employee was handling energized roof bolter cable and the cable blew out, causing burns on the employees hands and face.
01/03/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee was pulling on a piece of belt and felt a sharp pain in his lower back.
10/18/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was reaching across roof bolter to get a box of glue and felt pain in lower back.
10/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred 4 breaks inby spad 1195 in the #3 entry. The fall measured 20'W X 20'L X 6'H.
10/15/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was operating roof bolter and a piece of draw rock fell striking employee on left leg.
10/05/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall occurred 52 breaks inside the mine in the belt line entry. The fall measured 20'W X 30'L X 8'H.
10/01/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was putting lid on miner and the lid slipped catching his right index finger.
10/01/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was striking miner bit with hammer and a piece of metal came off the hammer striking the employee in the chest.
09/08/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was driving mantrip and ran over rock and hit his head on top, twisting his neck. (Started missing work on 9/9/2004).
08/26/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Draw rock fell from top striking employee on right foot. (Started missing work on 8/27/04).
07/27/2004 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was riding mantrip and went under a overcast, the mantrip ran over a rock or rut and caused employee to hit beam. (Required 6 stitches).
07/15/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Employee was operating roof bolter and a piece of draw rock fell striking the employee on the lower back.
07/13/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was driving a belt buggy and ran over a block and the knob on the steering wheel hit him on the back of the right hand.
06/25/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was striking at a timber with a pick hammer and missed the timber striking himself in the right thigh. Started missing work on 6/29/2004.
06/12/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was pulling miner cable and felt pain in lower back. Started missing work 6/14/2004.
06/01/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A rock fall occured on the 3 main belt 25' inby spad number 1455. The fall measured app. 60'L X 20'W X 6'H
04/22/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost Employee was pulling belt and felt pain in groin area.
03/05/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was operating a ram car and run over a hole in the roadway causing a sudden jolt. He reported pain in lower back. Started missing work 3/6/2004.
02/23/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None IN THE #2 ENTRY AND THE #6 CROSSCUT ON THE FIRST LEFT NORTH MAINS, A BLEEDER PANEL A ROCK FALL OCCURRED. THE FALL MEASURED APP 25'L X 50'W X 8'H.
11/22/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 152d lost CRAWLING ON KNEE BOLTING TOP FELT SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE.
11/13/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS CHANGING OUT OLD BELT STRUCTURE WHEN REMOVING, A PIECE OF RUST FROM OLD STRUCTURE CHIPPED OFF AND WENT BETWEEN FOREHEAD AND SAFETY GLASSES, STRIKING HIM IN EYE.
07/28/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost A SMALL SECTION OF ROCK FROM THE ROOF CAME DOWN STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEG AS HE SET THE ATRS ON THE FLETCHER ROOF BOLTER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BOLT THE #1 ENTRY. THE ROOF ROCK STRCUK...