Wabash Mine — Accidents

Total: 293 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
05/09/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None Roof fall 1W #3 belt, x-cut #95 to #96. Dimensions H 20' W 19.5' L 85'. Geology: soft, medium to dark gray shale with prominent roof jointing or slips in roof. Roof support: 5' conventional bolts.
05/08/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee was cutting swivel pin out of miner. A piece of hot slag came back and burnt the oxygen hose in two right behind the torch causing 2nd degree burns to right hand and fingers.
04/12/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS WORKING ON BELT LINE. SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN BOLTS. STRUCK LEFT FOREARM CAUSING CONTUSION & LACERACTION REQUIRING SUTURES. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY.
04/11/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL(7000-1-00304)1W #3 BELT TAIL AREA. DIMENSIONS: H: 20'+ W: 19.5'L: 180'. ROOF SUPPORT 6' FULLY INSTALL III BOTLS. SECONDARY SUPPORTS (HEINZMAN BEAMS & JACKS) WERE SET IN A PORTION OF THIS ARE...
03/12/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-002-04): 2 WEST, ENTRY #6, X-CUT #25. DIMENSIONS: H: 8-10', W: 19', L: 160'. GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE WITH PROMINENT ROOF JOINTING AND SLIPS IN ROOF. ROOF SUPPORT:...
02/11/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING CAR WHEN SHE ALLEDGED THAT SHE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD WHILE HAULING COAL. FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. ROADWAYS ARE MUDDY ON THIS UNIT.
01/11/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-001-04): 2 WESTM ENTRY #3. DIMENSIONS: H: 6'-8', W: 19', L: 80'. GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE WITH PROMINENT ROOF JOINTING AND SLIPS. ROOF SUPPORT: 5' FULLY GROUT ED RESI...
12/27/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL MS SEAL AREA BETWEEN 11 AND 12 SEALS. DIMENSIONS H 10'-12' W 19' L 40' GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS AND PLANT FOSSILS WERE PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT 6' CONVENTIO NAL BOL...
12/11/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-015-03): MW#3 BELT, 1 X-CUT INBY THE MW#3 HEAD. DIMENSIONS: H: 6-8', W:19.5', L:40'. GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS AND PLANT FOSSILS WERE PRESENT. ROO F SUPPO...
12/10/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost EE WAS CLEANING THE ENTRY AT THE SEALS WITH A SCOOP. PIECE OF 4""PLASTIC WATER LINE FLIPPED UP INTO THE CAB AND STRUCK RIGHT RIB CAGE. FRACTURE OF 7TH & 8TH RIB.
12/09/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 101d lost EE WAS USING 2 PAIR OF CHANNEL LOCKS TO CUT BAND ON BUNDLE OF BOLTS. AFTER THE BAND WAS CUT, IT SNAPPED BACK & HIT WRIST CAUSING A LACERATION TO TOP SIDE OF RIGHT WRIST.
12/08/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None 2E MWS #4 SEAL. DIMENSIONS: H-5'5"", W:24', L:22'. GEOLOGY: SOLFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE. ROOF SUPPORT: 6' CONVENTIONAL ROOF BOLTS.
10/08/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON ROOF FALL. A LARGE ROCK BROKE FROM ROOF. IN AN ATTEMPT TO RUN AWAY, FELL IN WALK THRU TUNNEL OF THE BOLTER. STRUCK RIGHT FOREARM ON MACHINE CAUSING LACERATION. MEDICAL TREATMENT...
10/07/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-013-03): MW #4 BELT, CROSSCUT #46. DIMENSIONS: H: 6-8', W: 90', L: 24'. GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS & PLANT FOSSILS WERE PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT: 5' FULLY GRO...
10/07/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 122d lost UNIT SUPERVISOR WAS MARKING FACE. SCOOP OPR. WAS ASSIGNED TO CLEAN #5 ENTRY. OPR WENT THRU CURTAIN 80'OUTBY ACCIDENT AREA & WAS PREPARING TO DUMP BUCKET LOAD AT FACE OF #5 WHEN HE HEARD SOMEON E YELL....
09/25/2003 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 130d lost EE (LTA) :1W #4 CONTROLLER EE WAS TURNING BREAKER ON INSIDES CONTROLLER. TURNING O SWITCH LEVER WITH LEFT HAND AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL BURNS TO LEFT MIDDLE FINGER
09/15/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 199d lost EE (LATA) :ME UNIT- EE WAS PULLING NITROGEN BOTTLE CAR INTO MANTRIP AS EE WAS PULLING ON BOTTLE, FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER BACK CAUSING PAIN
09/06/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING MANTRIP INTO MDR UNIT WHEN HE HIT AN UNDERPASS AT MOUTH OF UNIT WITH HEAD. INJURIES TO NECK, BACK AND HEAD. HE DID NOT LOSE ANY TIME UNTIL 1/20/40 FOR SURGERY.
09/03/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE WAS REMOVING BELT BLOCKS WHEN ROPE DOG SLIPPED. PORK CHOP SLIPPED ON ROPE AND STRUCK RIGHT SHOULDER.
08/29/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost EE WAS STANDING ON A 5 GALLON BUCKET WHILE HANGING CABLE. SLIPPED OFF BUCKET AND TWISTED LT.KNEE.
08/15/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-012-03): MW #4 BELT, XCUT #41.DIMENSIONS: H:6-7', W:20', L:24', GEOLOGY:SOFT MEDIUM GRAY SHALE, LAMINATION AND PLANT FOSSILS WERE PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT: 5'FULLY GROUTED RESI N BOLTS.
08/05/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 227d lost 1S UNIT-EE WAS WALKING BEHIND ROOF BOLTER WHILE MOVING FROM #7 TO #9 ENTRY. STEPPED ON LOOSE COAL AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE AND LEFT FOOT.
08/04/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 147d lost EE AND CO-WORKER WERE WORKING ON B2 SEALS. INJURED BUMPED HEAD ON ROOF. PIECE OF DRAW ROCK APPROXIMATELY 3"" THICK, 1 1/2' WIDE, AND 2' LONG BROKE LOOSE AND STRUCK NECK, UPPER BACK AND LEFT SHO ULDER.
08/03/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost EE WAS DRIVING A MANTRIP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL FROM THE ROOF, STRUCK HIS HEAD, NECK, MOUTH AND RIGHT SHOULDER.
07/30/2003 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING MINER CUTTING. SITTING ON BUCKET APPROXIMATELY 6' AWAY FROM RIGHT RIB WHEN RIB ROLLED OFF (6' LONG, 2' THICK, 3' WIDE) AND STRUCK RIGHT KNEE/THIGH KNOCKING HIM OFF BUCKET
07/29/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING A MINER CABLE WHILE MINING FACE, STANDING 7' INBY RIB BOARD. RIB FELL, STRIKING UPPER, RIGHT LEG. LACERATION REQUIRED 5 SUTURES. NO LOST TIME. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY.
07/17/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL 3 CROSSCUTS OUT BY #6 SEAL. DIMENSIONS H-6' W-19.5' L-50'/ GEOLOGY: SOFT MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS, AND PLANT FOSSILS WERE PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT 6' CONVENTIONAL BOLTS.
07/05/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 66d lost EE WAS KNEELING ON TOP OF HAULER. CRAWLING OFF MACHINE BACKWARDS, JUMPED DOWN. WHEN HITTING GROUND, STEPPED ON A 2X4 AND ROLLED BACKWARDS. IN DOING SO, THE RIGHT KNEE WAS OVEREXTENDED.
06/26/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None MMW #4 BELT, X CUT #38 DIMENSIONS H-6'W, W 20', L23' GEOLOGY SOFT MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE ROOF SUPPORT 5' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS.
06/16/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKER REROUTED CM70. AFTER HANGING CABLE, THEY WERE GETTING THE REST OF SLACK AGAINST THE RIB. EMPLOYEE USED RIGHT LEG TO PUSH CABLE OVER. FELT A POP AND BURNING SENSATION IN RIGHT HA...
06/11/2003 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None THE ELEVATOR STOPPED IN SHAFT #5 CLOSE TO THE BOTTOM AT 8:16AM. THE ELEVATOR WAS OPERATING AGAIN AT APPROX. 8:57AM. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CAR SAFETY SWITCH WAS TRIPPED WHEN AN OLD LINE BR...
05/22/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-009-03): MW #1 BELT - BETWEEN HEAD & X-CUT #1. DIMENSIONS: H:5'-6', W:12', L: 40'. GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS, AND PLANT FOSSILS WERE PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT...
05/10/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-008-03) : MAIN E, X-CUT #18 ENTRY #4. DIMENSIONS: H:8-10',W:20',L:22.GEOLOGY: SOFT MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS AND PLANT FOSSILS WERE PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT: 5'FULY GROUTED...
05/03/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None COWLING BOTTOM - EE WAS TROUBLESHOOTING UNDER THE HOOD MANTRIP. WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING WAS DONE, THE HOOD OF MANTRIP DROPPED DOWN, CRUSHING RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.
04/22/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-007-03) : 1W #3 ROADWAY, X-CUT #102. DIMENSIONS: 8-10'HIGH X 24'WIDE X 22'LONG. GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS, & PLANT FOSSILS WERE PRESENT. ROOF SUPP ORT: 6'...
04/07/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING UP SITES IN #5 ENTRY (THE ROOF HAD BEEN CUT OUT FOR BELT HEAD). EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON SCOOP BUCKET. SLIPPED AND STRUCK SCOOP BUCKET WITH LEFT SIDE AND CHEST. FALL RESUL TED IN...
04/04/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost EE WAS WORKING AS A ROOF BOLTER, LIFTING A 2 BY 4 BOARD. AT THE TIME, FELT POP IN SHOLDER. WENT AHEAD BOLTING, BUT SOMETHING DID NOT FEEL RIGHT.
03/26/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-006-03): B2#4 ROADWAY, X-CUT #24-25. DIMENSIONS: H: 6-7', W: 19', L: 40'. GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS AND PLANT FOSSILS WERE PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT: 5' FULLY...
02/24/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 94d lost BATTERIES WERE BEING CHARGED ON SHUTTLE CAR. EE'S HEAD HIT CANOPY, EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS NECK.MEDICAL REPORTS & RECORDS CONCLUDE THAT THIS EE HAS EXTENDED HISTORY OF NECK PAIN/STRAINS RELATE D TO RE...
02/18/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost BETWEEN TIPPLE & POLE BARN - EE WAS WALKING FROM TIPPLE TO BATHHOUSE ON FLAT GROUND. EE SLIPPED ON ICE, CATCHING HIMSELF WITH RT HAND, NOT FALLING ALL THE WAY DOWN. COMPLAINING OF RIGHT SHOULD ER AND...
02/15/2003 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL FATALITY Fatal EMPLOYEE WAS RIB BOLTING CORNER IN #7 ENTRY AND NOTICED LOOSE RIB. HE WAS WALKING ALONG SIDE OF ROOF BOLTING MACHINE TO OBTAIN A SCALING BAR WHEN RIB FELL, PINNING HIM AGAINST THE MACHINE.
02/05/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL B2 #2 ROADWAY, X-CUT #20. DIMENSIONS: 10'H X 20'W X 21'L. GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS & PLANT FOSSILS PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT: 5' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS.
02/01/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL: N54, #2 X-CUT BETWEEN N54 BELT & ROADWAY. DIMENSIONS: 7-8'H, 19'W, 50'L. GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARY GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS & PLANT FOSSILS PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT: 6' CONVENTIONAL BOLTS.
01/29/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS RETURNING TO DRESSING AREA AFTER SHOWER. SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR, LOST FOOTING & FELL. STRUCK HEAD ON CORNER OF WALL ON THE WAY DOWN. CONTACT WITH WALL CAUSED A 2 1/2"" LACERATION TO CROWN O...
01/25/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL (7000-1-003-03): B2 #2 BELT, X-CUT #28. DIMENSIONS: H:10-12', S:18-19', L:80'. GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS AND PLANT FOSSILS WERE PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT: 5' FULLY GR...
01/21/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL MAIN D SECTION, ENTRY #5 CROSSCUT #110. DIMENSIONS H-6' W 20' L 20' GEOLOGY SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATION AND PLANT FOSSIL WERE PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT 5' FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOL...
01/21/2003 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 159d lost EE WAS INSTALLING 2ND RIB HOLE WHEN A PIECE OF COAL, 7' LONG, 3"" THICK RASHED FROM THE RIB STRIKING HARD HAT KNOCKING EE 20'AWAY PIECE WAS IN 2 SECTIONS. CONTUSIONS/SOFT TISSUE INJURIES TO HEAD, BACK...
01/21/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL: MAIN D SECTION, ENTRY #3, XCUT #110. DIMENSIONS: H 6', W 20' , L 19'. GEOLOGY: SOFT, MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS AND PLANT FOSSILS WERE PRESENT. ROOF SUPPORT: 5' FULL GRO UTED RE...
12/28/2002 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None ROOF FALL. OLD MAIN B RETURN #2 CROSSCUT. DIMENSIONS H-7 W-19' L-21' GEOLOGY: SOFT MEDIUM TO DARK GRAY SHALE, LAMINATIONS AND PLANT FOSSILS. ROOF SUPPORT 6' INSTALL BOLTS.
12/18/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 97d lost EE, B2 UNIT ROADWAYS, EE WAS RIDING MANTRIP OUT, STRUCK HEAD ON A BOLT END. PUSHED EE INTO THE BACK QUARD OF MANTRIP. LACERATION TO FOREHEAD, CONTUSION ON BACK. STARTED LOSING TIME ON 2-10-03.