Wabash Mine — Accidents

Total: 293 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
07/31/2007 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None MINE FIRE - A mine fire was discovered @ the #1 slope portal @ 05:39pm by guards. The fire dept was dispatched & the fire was extinguished @ 06:04pm. The fire occurred from work being performed during...
06/02/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 92d lost Lifting and tugging high voltage cable, loading on skid for recovery - he was diagnosed with a hernia on 7-9-07.
05/11/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Exiting diesel scoop, he placed his left hand on the scoop's fender. Loose rock fell out between roof bolts glancing off hard hat and striking his left thumb, cutting and causing an avulsion fracture.
05/06/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-004-07) : LOCATION - Old 2 West Roadway, Crosscut #22. DIMENSIONS - H:6', W:19', L:300'. GEOLOGY - Soft, medium to dark gray shale. ROOF SUPPORT - 6' conventional bolts. The area...
04/20/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-003-07) - LOCATION : MW#1 Roadway, between x-cuts #15 and #17. DIMENSIONS : H-6', W-19', L-150'. GEOLOGY : Soft, medium to dark gray shale. ROOF SUPPORT : 6' conventional bolts....
03/30/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Unit #1 - Employee was hanging curtain off a ladder, top was 10' tall. Employee fell from ladder and landed in pile of coal resulting in fractures above and below the left knee.
03/30/2007 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None HOISTING INCIDENT : Cowling Portal Elevator - On Monday, 03/30/2007 at 08:55 am, the Cowling Portal Elevator was taken out of service to shorten the length of the hoist rope. The elevator was back in...
03/30/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 302d lost EE was lifting & loading rebar repetitively throughout the day.
03/29/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall: location MW return x-cut #22 approach to ME #3 seals. Dimensions: H n/a, w 19', l 40'. Geology: soft, medium to dark gray shale. Roof support-6'insal 3 bolts. Mined in 8/90. There were fall...
03/19/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost 1W#4, 24 X-Cut - Employee was carrying a 54"" top roller in for replacement. Caught feet in a pile of BO hi-line, twisted back resulting in strain to lower back. DID NOT LOSE ANY TIME UNTIL 03/29/07...
03/19/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Unit #1 - While roof bolting, employee cut band on a new bundle of bolts. Band flew back, striking left upper arm causing a laceration approximately 1 inch long requiring 3 sutures. MEDICAL TREATMEN...
03/05/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None MW#4 Road, 44 x-cut - Employee was working on hi-line recovery. Unhooked latch on hi-voltage hook. Weight of hi-line started to straighten the hook. Left hand was caught by hi-line and hook with la...
02/22/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost Unit #3 - Employee was changing leaking hose in #137 Hauler. Slipped in oily bed. Caught self with right hand on side of bed to keep from falling. Incident resulted in a right wrist sprain. EMPLOYEE D...
02/12/2007 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None HOISTING INCIDENT : Cowling Portal Elevator - On Monday, 02/12/2007 at 09:45 am, the Cowling Portal Elevator was taken out of service for preventative maintenance to shorten the rope one inch. The ele...
02/12/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost 3W#3 Belt - Employee overextended right shoulder while pulling belt block across belt preparing to make a splice. The right shoulder did not pop but, employee complained of severe pain. Strain to ri...
02/12/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Unit #1 - Employee was rib bolting off of the scoop with a rib drill gun. The auger hit a rib bolt on the other side, causing the gun to twist resulting in a strain to the left hand, wrist, and forear...
02/05/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-01-07) : LOCATION-1W#5, X-cut #98 between #4 & #5 entry. DIMENSIONS-H:6-7', W:19', L:40'. GEOLOGY-soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof. RO...
01/31/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Unit # 2, #5 Face - Employee was operating machinery. Top coal that extended out from rib, fell and hit left hand causing a small laceration requiring sutures. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY. NO LOST TIME.
01/31/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost Unit # 2 - Rib crumbled behind where employee was working. Employee attempted to run away and stepped into loose coal, falling down. Injuries to lower back and right hand.
01/30/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost (LTA) : Slope Track - Employee was jacking low boy on track in slope. The jack kicked out striking lower left leg resulting in open compound fractures requiring surgery.
01/24/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 53d lost (LTA) : Unit # 1 - Employee alleges while walking in #9 entry, twisted left knee. MRI revealed medial meniscus tear requiring surgery. Employee reported similar injury 3 weeks prior.
01/17/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None B1 # 3 Seal - Employee was roof bolting between #5 & #6 Seal when a piece of rock fell from between bolts. Rock struck right hand causing a laceration, resulting in sutures. NO LOST TIME. MEDICAL TRE...
01/14/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Unit # 2 - Employee was restacking concrete blocks on a pallet when one end of a block got hung up on an uncut band. This caused employee to drop one end of concrete block on left index finger causing...
01/02/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost Unit # 1 - Employee was at the back of the tail on 55 miner prying conveyor chain backward with a slate bar trying to get slack on the chain. The bar slipped out of the chain, throwing employee downw...
12/31/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None (MT) : Employee was picking up acetylene bottle. The cap came loose, striking chin causing a laceration requiring sutures. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY. NO LOST TIME.
12/27/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-022-06) : LOCATION - Main E #5 Belt, Crosscut #5-#6. DIMENSIONS - H:8', W:19', L:60'. GEOLOGY - Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof. ROOF...
12/18/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost (LTA) : Unit # 1 - Employee was lifting rub rails on #55 miner. Strained right chest muscle. Did not start losing time until 12/20/06.
12/13/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-021-06) : LOCATION - Incline Switch, Slope Bottom Between Road and Belt. DIMENSIONS - H:5', W:19', L:30'. GEOLOGY - Soft, medium to dark gray shale. ROOF SUPPORT - 6' Conventional...
12/12/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-020-06) : LOCATION - MW#1 Roadway, between Crosscut #9 and #10. DIMENSIONS - H:6', W:19', L:80'. GEOLOGY - Soft, medium to dark gray shale. ROOF SUPPORT - 6' Conventional bolts....
12/08/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-019-06) : LOCATION - Main D, Face Area, #5 Entry, 80' North of Spad #57429. DIMENSIONS - H:6.5'-7', W:18', L:18'. GEOLOGY - Soft, medium to dark gray shale. ROOF SUPPORT - 5' Full...
12/06/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-018-06) : LOCATION - Main E Return, Crosscut #103. DIMENSIONS - H:6', W:19', L:30'. GEOLOGY - Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof. ROOF...
12/06/2006 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None HOISTING INCIDENT : Cowling Portal Elevator - On Wednesday, 12/06/06 at 09:53 am, the cage was taken down and was inoperable for more than 30 minutes. The elevator was removed from service. The beari...
11/30/2006 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None HOISTING INCIDENT : Cowling Portal Elevator - On Thursday, 11/30/06 at 12:40 pm the cage was taken down & was inoperable for more than 30 minutes. The elevator was not properly hoisting. The door swit...
11/10/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 106d lost 1W#1 Belt, 12 x-cut - Employee was dusting belt. Employee attempted to go under water line and did not duck low enough. Jammed neck into water line causing a neck sprain.
11/07/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost ME3 Roadway - Employee and co-worker were on their way to ME5 and 6 to check splices. They met the scoop and drag at 78 x-cut. Co-worker stated a piece of bridge plank approximately 5' long by about 4...
11/01/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Unit #2, #3 Face - Employee was bolting face of #3 entry. A piece of rock approximately 30"" square, with thickness of 2 1/2"" tapering off to 1/2"" fell from between bolts. The rock bounced off ATR...
10/23/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Unit # 1 - Employee was hanging miner cable with high-line hooks when the cable came down. Caught the inside part of right hand between thumb and index finger on hook causing injury. Laceration requi...
10/18/2006 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None HOISTING INCIDENT : Cowling Portal Elevator - On Wednesday, 10/18/06 at 06:05 pm the Cowling Portal Elevator was taken down and was inoperatable for more than 30 minutes. MSHA was notified at 06:35 p...
10/06/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-017-06) : LOCATION - Main E Return, Crosscut #15, #1 Entry. DIMENSIONS - H:6', W:19', L:30'. GEOLOGY - Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof...
09/24/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-016-06) : LOCATION : 1W #3 Belt-Crosscut #109. DIMENSIONS : H-12', W-19', L-25'. GEOLOGY : Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof. ROOF SUPP...
09/22/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL : (7000-1-013-06) : LOCATION : Main E-Crosscut #120-#121 #3 Entry. DIMENSIONS : H-6', W-19', L-80. GEOLOGY : Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof....
09/22/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-015-06) : LOCATION : Main E Return-Crosscut #106, #2 to #3 Entry. DIMENSIONS : H-7', W-29', L-120'. GEOLOGY : Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips...
09/22/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-014-06) : LOCATION - Main E-Crosscut #118 #1 Entry. DIMENSIONS : H:6', W:19, L:120'. GEOLOGY : Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof. ROOF SUP...
09/21/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-012-06) : LOCATION : Main E-Crosscut #113 Betwen Road and Belt. DIMENSIONS : H-6', W-19', L-50'. GEOLOGY : Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in...
09/15/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-011-06) : LOCATION-Main E, crosscut #115, entry #2. DIMENSIONS-H:6', W:19', L:50'. GEOLOGY-Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof. ROOF SUPP...
09/10/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-010-06) : LOCATION-Main E #5, crosscut #1 belt entry. DIMENSIONS-H:8', W:19', L:60'. GEOLOGY-Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof. ROOF SU...
09/08/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-009-06) : LOCATION - Main E #5, crosscut #1 between road and belt. DIMENSIONS - H:6', W:19', L:50'. GEOLOGY - Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips...
09/07/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Unit #2-While roof bolting, cable reel came on too fast & caught legs when bolter was started. Employee's legs went out from under, forcing legs into bumper of bolter. Incident resulted in injuries to...
08/25/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost : MW#4 - Employee was bolting on roof fall. Rock fell from between bolts, hitting the ATRS and sliding off. Struck employee's right lower leg. Rock was 29"" x 31"" x 1"".
08/24/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-008-06) - LOCATION - Main #4 Belt, Crosscut #102. DIMENSIONS - H:6', W:19', L:40'. GEOLOGY - Soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof. ROOF SU...