Upper Cedar Grove Mine No 5 — Accidents

Total: 71 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/25/2021 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing DEP Outlets signs at various sites on Mining Property. A Copper Head Snake bit employee on the Middle Finger of EE's right hand.
04/24/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE crossing the section tailpiece, EE slipped and fell on belt. Scrape on forehead.
04/03/2014 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall was discovered 12:00pm, No Person or Equipment involved. In the #2 Entry-spad 267 on 1st North Mains in the Return. The fall was appx. 20' wide X 25'-30' long and 8' thick.
03/13/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was helping to get the Continuous Miner blocked up to remove planetary when chain ratchet came loose hitting EE's left jaw and shoulder. EE had x-rays and was released to RTW Full Duty NO LOST DAYS
02/05/2014 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Occupational Pneumoconiosis PPI Award Order received from AIG on 2.5.14 NO Lost Time.
11/08/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall--Off the Section-Spad #52-Old #1 Belt at Brk 13 in #5 entry-Intersection in OLD travelway-fell 18' long X 12' wide.
10/17/2013 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While riding underground the man trip ran over a rock and EE hit his head on the top. EE continued to work until 7:00 then decided to get it checked at the ER at Logan Regional.
10/15/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE was tramming scoop, ran over a piece of structure in roadway-it kicked up and hit his right elbow causing bruise. EE: worked light duty 2 days-RTW full Duty 10.18.13.
09/19/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was loading bolt supplies and said he felt pain in lower right side
09/13/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was working on roof bolter tire, taking off lugs-- the socket extension broke and EE fell into the metal frame cutting his bottom lip-sutures required.
06/26/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 49d restricted EE was over seeing repair work to roof bolter, while helping remove lid rock fell from between roof support striking him on foot.
06/03/2013 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 122d lost EE hit his hardhat/head on mine roof strap hurting his neck.
05/30/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An Unintentional roof fall was discovered at 10:55am--One X-Cut inby spad #164 in the #7 Entry, 1,300'from the mine portal. The fall was approx.19' wide x 30' long x 8' thick. No Person or equipment...
04/23/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was placing a jack under the planetary of the Miner, it fell and caught the right hand. Ring and Pinky Fingers were bruised. Note: Metatarsal Gloves in Use
02/14/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was bolting top when drill steel fell out of hole hitting the little finger. Metatarsal Gloves were in use.
02/05/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An unintentional roof fall has occurred in the loading point inby working faces. The fall is appx 15' long X 25' wide, 6-10' thick.
02/04/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 51d lost EE was getting his bucket off the ride when he slipped on the ice and fell hurting left elbow.
01/02/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was standing on a ladder to check the water in the water tank went the step broke and EE fell to the ground hurting ankles and knees.
12/18/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An Unintentional roof fall was discovered in the #3 entry on 1st North Mains. The time of the fall is unknown due to this entry is not regularly traveled. The fall is 80 ft inby spad #181. The size...
10/29/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was getting out of the Scoop when he felt pain in back-EE refused ambulance and drove himself to hospital
10/28/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost EE was trying to move a 5 gal bucket to pick up a dropped solaris spotter. While attempting to move the bucket EE stated that he had hurt his neck-back and had pain in bolt legs. EE was transported to...
10/12/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost EE was pulling belt head cable when he felt sharp pain in back
10/01/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EE was carrying a heinzman jack to #2 belt at #26 brk when he lost footing and fell hurting his back.
09/19/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was pulling line curtain out of gob pile when he felt a sharp pain in back.
09/04/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 33d lost, 43d restricted EE was carrying a bucket of bits, he tripped on a cable, falling and catching himself with left forearm and wrist.
08/20/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was hanging miner cable and felt a sharp pain in the groin area
08/14/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 132d lost, 6d restricted EE was loading airlock doors in scoop bucket and felt sharp pain in left shoulder and arm. NOTE: EE did not begin missing work until 9.6.12
08/09/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 320d lost Drawrock fell while EE was changing pinner bits-knocking EE to ground
05/14/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was spot bolting and mashed his right thumb on the boom
02/15/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None In the face an unintentional opening to the surface occurred on the #1 section, #5 entry-5Rt crosscut Spad #1168.
02/13/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost EE was reaching across front of Mac 8 to get tools-a piece of draw rock fell hitting EE on right upper back knocking him onto the Mac 8 and hitting his head.
01/16/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was walking by the stockpile area when he slipped on the icy surface striking his right knee on the ground.
12/23/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was attempting to cut a piece of belt with a box cutter, it slipped and cut his right wrist. Required 3 stitches.
11/21/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A roof fall was discovered in #7 entry in the intake, it begins appx. 100 ft inby Spad 172...60ft long, 18-20 ft wide, 5-6 ft thick. Approval has been given to move the intake stopping line and prima...
11/07/2011 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was putting water in 6 volt battery and got fluids in eyes and face.
10/31/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Traveled Return Entry A fall in #2 entry. Airway was NOT blocked. Travel ways was routed to the #1 entry. The area of the fall was dangered off. MSHA/State was notified via hotlines. Area was then...
08/17/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 215d lost Employee was helping get a rock off the miner -had pain in lower back.
07/19/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee was tramming the scoop inside when he ran into a cable and the cable hit his head, right ear, and neck. Employee finished his shift performing regular duties and worked the next day before se...
07/18/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was hand rockdusting with his back to the scoop operator, the scoop was backing up and the operator did not see employee, bumping into him causing him to fall. Employee finished his shift per...
05/10/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was working 3rd shift, at the end of his shift he was making a miner waterline splice using a bander, while pulling the excess piece of band be cut his left hand.
04/07/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was exiting the manbus when he twisted his Right Knee. Note: Employee stated that he had knee surgery on his right knee 4 years ago.
03/28/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall was discovered in the old works 3 West Panel, the fall is appx 20 ft long x 20 ft wide, 1 break inby spad #573 intersection. The airway was not blocked. The fall was reported as required by la...
03/17/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 133d lost Employee was loading Hydraulic Oil on the Ride, while loading the oil his foot got stuck in the mud, when he turned he twisted his left knee.
03/11/2011 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None Mine Foreman was making his exam and checking pumps(We were having heavy rainfall this early AM and the day before)When he encountered 11-12"" of water in the #7 entry/Intake Spad 768. All men were p...
03/02/2011 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None Mine Foreman was making his exam in the primary escape way when he encountered water blocking escape way 2 breaks inby spad #749. all men were pulled back past the affected area agency notified.
02/23/2011 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None mine foreman found a fall in the 3 west left panel while making his weekly exam, the fall is approx. 80 ft long 20 ft wide 7 ft thick---2 breaks inby spad # 559 #3 entry. The fall was from #3 entry to...
01/03/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Employee was unloading rockdust from the scoop, while unloading the rockdust from the scoop, he stepped backwards into a roofbolt causing him to strain his right shoulder.
12/21/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee was leaving his truck to enter the mine office/change room, he slipped on the ice and snow and fell on his left hand. The weather was snow and ice in the early AM this morning.
11/19/2010 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall occured in the unsupported face area of the #6 Entry, 1 break inby spad #775, 5 ft thick, 10 ft wide, 15 ft long. The unsupported fall did damage 4 bolts in the last two rows.
08/03/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was attempting to fix a guard on the #2 belt head when he slipped and fell on the #1 tailpiece hitting his left forearm on a piece of belt structure.