Whitetail Kittanning Mine — Accidents

Total: 782 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/05/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None EAST 2, 24 BLOCK, #6 ENTRY, SPAD 8749. 20'WIDE X 20'LONG X 10'HIGH. SUPPORT: 6' 3/4"" RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS, CABLE BOLTS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORTS INSTALLED AROUND FALL.
06/02/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None OLD EAST MAINS, 4 ENTRY, 10 BLOCK, MMU 007, 4-WAY. SUPPORT: 6'3/4"" RESIN, ROOF MATS, CABLE BOLTS. 20'WIDE X 20'LONG X 10'HIGH. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLED AROUND FALL.
05/29/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost EE & COWORKER WERE USING THE SCOOP TO RECOVER MATERIAL. COWORKER WAS OPERATING THE SCOOP & NEEDED TO STOP AT AN AIR LOCK DOOR. NO COMMUNICATION WAS MADE BETWEEN WORKERS & THE OPERATOR ASSUMED EE WAS...
05/17/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None WEST 2, #16 BLOCK, #6 ENTRY, 4-WAY, MMU 001. 25 FT. LONG X 20 FT. WIDE X 10 FT. HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT. 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS, CABLE BOLTS, WIRE SCREEN. FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP. CLEAN UP PL...
05/10/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None EAST 3, BLOCK 19, #4 ENTRY, 4-WAY, MMU 001. 20 FT. WIDE X 20 FT. LONG X 8 FT. HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT. 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS. FALL DANGERED OFF; ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLED AROUND FALL.
05/10/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted THE EE TRAMMED THE BOLT MACHINE AND WHEN HE CLIMBED OUT OF HIS DECK A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP, DRIVING HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANOPY. THE EXAMINATION WAS NEGATIVE, BUT THE EE HAD A BUMP AND BRUISE ON HI...
05/04/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None NORTH MAINS, 70 BLOCK, #8 ENTRY, MMU 004, 4-WAY. 20 FT. WIDE X 20 FT. LONG X 12 FT. HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT. 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS, WIRE SCREEN, CABLE TRUSS BOLTS - 2 FT. CENTERS. FALL DANG...
05/01/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None EAST 1, 15 BLOCK, #7 ENTRY, 4-WAY, MMU 008. 20 FT. WIDE X 20 FT. LONG X 10 FT. HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT. 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS, SCREEN, CABLE BOLTS, CABLE TRUSS BOLTS. FALL DANGERED OFF, AD...
04/27/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None NORTH 3, 29 BLOCK, #8 ENTRY, 4-WAY, SPAD 5290. SUPPORT: 6 FT. 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS, TWELVE 16 FOOT CABLE BOLTS, POSTS. 20 FT. WIDE X 20 FT. LONG X 8 FT. HIGH. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITION...
04/21/2004 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted THE EMPLOYEE WALKED AROUND THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE TO HELP HIS CO-WORKER MAKE UP BOLTS. A SLAB OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP BETWEEN THE BROW STRAP AND RIB, STRIKING HIS LEFT SHOULDER. THE X-RAY WAS NEGATIV...
04/19/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted THE EMPLOYEE TRAMMED THE SCOOP TO THE TRACK FOR SUPPLIES & HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY, CAUSING HIM TO FLY OFF THE SEAT. HE HAD A PAIR OF CHANNEL LOCKS IN IS BELT & WHEN HE CAME BACK DOWN ON THE SEAT, T...
04/15/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost THE EE WAS BOLTING IN THE X-CUT 5-6 AND THERE WAS A CLAY VEIN PRESENT THAT HAD ALREADY BEEN SCALED. WITHOUT WARNING, A PART OF THE CLAY VEIN ROLLED OUT OF THE RIB, STRIKING THE EE IN THE LEFT CALF....
04/13/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None NORTH MAINS MMU 004, 74 BLOCK, 5 ENTRY, 4-WAY INTERSECTION. 20 FT WIDE X 20 FT LONG X 10 FT HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS, WIRE SCREEN, CCABLE TRUSS BOLTS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADD...
04/12/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None NORTH MAINS MMU 004, 75 BLOCK, 7 ENTRY, 4-WAY INTERSECTION. 20 FT WIDE X 20 FT LONG X 10 FT HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS, WIRE SCREEN, CABLE TRUSS BOLTS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDI...
04/08/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted THE EE WAS DROPPING THE BOLTER CABLE THAT WAS HUNG FROM THE ROOF AND A ROCK (APPROX. 2' X 3' X 2"" THICK) FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS, STRIKING THE EE'S NECK AND MIDDLE BACK. THE EE LANDED ON HIS L....
04/07/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None SOUTH WEST 2, 2 BLOCK, CROSS-CUT 5 TO 6, MMU 002. 30 FT LONG X 18 FT WIDE X 8 FT HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLT, ROOF MATS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLED AROUND FALL.
04/05/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted THE EE TOOK HIS METACARPAL GLOVES OFF TO REFILL HIS GLUE BOX. WHILE WALKING AROUND THE BOLTER HE TRIPPED, FELL AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT PALM. HIS RIGHT PALM STRUCK A SHARP EDGED ROCK, CAUSING A LACERAT...
03/22/2004 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted The ee was installing belt stucture and the 8 inch water line had 90 degree elbow at this location. Without warning, the 8 inch water line blew apart out by the elbow. the water line flew and struck t...
03/22/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None WEST MAIN 9 BLOCK, #5 ENTRY, MMU 001, 4-WAY. SUPPORT: 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS, WIRE SCREEN. 15 FT LONG X 20 FT WIDE X 6 FT HIGH. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLED AROUN...
03/22/2004 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost The employee was installing belt structure and the 8 inch water line had a 90 degree elbow at this location. Without warning, the 8 inch water line blew apart out by the elbow. The water line flew and...
03/22/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None NORTH MAIN BETWEEN 38 & 39 BLOCK, #3 ENTRY, MMU 003. SUPPORT: 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN BOLTS, ROOF MATS. 30 FT LONG X 18 FT WIDE X 10 FT HIGH. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLED AROUND FA...
02/28/2004 ELECTRICAL NO VALUE FOUND None THE EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE BATTERY ON HIS SCOOP AND BACKED INTO THE CHARGING CABLE. THE EE TURNED THE CHARGER OFF AND THEN TRIED TO UNPLUG THE CABLE FROM THE CHARGED SCOOP BATTE RY. THE...
02/24/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost THE EE BENT OVER TO MOVE THE MINER CABLE OUT OF THE SHUTTLE CAR ROAD. WHEN HE ROSE UP TO TOSS THE CABLE HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. STRAIN/SPRAIN.
02/23/2004 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted THE EE WAS PUSHING A WHEEL BARREL LOADED WITH 4 BAGS OF ROCK DUST DOWN THE BELT LINE. THE AREA WAS WET, THE EE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND THE WHEEL BARREL STARTED TO TIP OVER. THE EE TRIED TO STRAI GHTEN T...
02/23/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 1d restricted THE EE WAS CHECKING THE WATER PRESSURE ON THE MINER. THE MINER WAS BACKED OUT OF THE FACE AND THE EE WAS STANDING BESIDE THE MINER BETWEEN THE 4TH AND 5TH ROW OF BOLTS. THE TOP CRACKED IN THIS LOCATIO...
02/23/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None EAST 3, BETWEEN 46 & 47 BLOC, #1 ENTRY, MMU 007 40 FT LONG X 17 FT WIDE X 7 FT HIGH. SUPPORT: 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN, ROOF MATS FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLED AROUND FALL.
02/17/2004 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost THE EE WAS INSTALLING HIS OUTSIDE BOLT AND THE TOP WAS LOW DUE TO A SANDSTONE ROLL. THE EE SQUATTED DOWN TO MAKE BOLT INSTALLATION EASIER. HE WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PINCH POINT LOCATION OF HIS L EFT FOO...
02/17/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost THE EE WAS HANGING CURTAIN FROM A 3-WAY CORNER TOARD THE FACE AND A ROCK APPROXIMATELY (7 FT LONG X 4.5 FT WIDE X 10 IN THICK) FELL FROM THE BLIND SIDE OF THE CURTAIN, LANDED ON ITS EDGE AND R OLLED O...
02/16/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted THE EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT A ROLL IN THE ROADWAY(SANDSTONE ROLL), CAUSING THE EE TO BOUNCE FROM HIS SEAT AND STRIKE HIS HEAD ON THE CANOPY. THE X-RAY AND CAT SCAN WERE NEGATIVE , CONTU...
02/14/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None EAST 3, 33 BLOCK, #5 ENTRY, MMU 007, 4-WAY INTERSECTION. 20 FT LONG X 20 FT WIDE X 12 FT HIGH. SUPPORT: 12 FT CABLE BOLTS, 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN, ROOF MATS, WIRE SCREEN. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDIT IONAL R...
02/12/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None WEST MAINS BETWEEN 16 AND 17 BLOCK, 11 ENTRY MMU 002. 50 FT LONG BY 18 FT WIDE BY 10 FT HIGH.SUPPORT 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN, ROOF MATS, WIRE SCREEN. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORTS INSTALLED...
02/12/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted THE EE WAS LOADING A DRIVE SHAFT FOR A ROOF BOLTER IN THE BILL OF A SCOOP BUCKET. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS JUST CHANGED AND HAD OIL AND GREASE ON IT. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS IN A LOCATION WHERE IT NEEDED TO BE...
02/10/2004 NO VALUE FOUND NO VALUE FOUND None EE was pushing roof bolt in drilled hole & it began to bend. He swung the head of the bolt machine to straighten bolt & pinched left foot.
02/05/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None EAST 4, 16 BLOCK, 7 ENTRY, MMU 008, 4-WAY INTERSECTION, TRACK ENTRY. 12 FT HIGH X 20 FT LONG X 20 FT WIDE. SUPPORT: 12 FT CABLE BOLTS, 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN, ROOF MATS, WIRE SCREEN. FALL DANGERE D OFF,...
01/22/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted THE EE WAS ASSISTING THE BOLTERS COMPLETE A CROSS CUT THERE WAS SLICK AND SLIDE ROCK INT HIS TOP AREA. THE TOP WAS PRIED AND EXAMINED. A SHARP SLICK AND SLIDE ROCK APPROX. 20 IN. LONG X 6 IN. WIDE X 4...
01/13/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO VALUE FOUND None PILLARING, THE EE WAS WITH THE MINER OP., HELPING WATCH THE TOP, MOVE MINER CABLE AND SET POSTS.THE EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TOSSING THE CABLE WHEN THE OPERATOR TURNED AND NOTICED A CRACK ABO VE HIS H...
12/30/2003 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None THE CREW'S JOB WAS TO MOVE THE SECTION POWER CENTER. THE FOREMAN ATTACHED A BELT CHAIN TO THE SCOOP AND POWER CENTER AND WHEN THEY BEGAN PULLING THE CHAIN BROKE. THE CHAIN FLEW OVER THE POWER CENTER A...
12/18/2003 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted THE EE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT TO SUPPORT A BROW. HE STARTED THE HOLE W/A SHORT STARTER STEEL, BUT DID NOT DRILL THE HOLE STRAIGHT. WHEN HE SWITCHED TO HIS REG. STEEL, THE BOTTOM OF THE ST EEL WAS...
12/12/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None 8 NORTH, 24 BLOCK, 8 ENTRY, 4-WAY, MMU 004. 20 FT LONG X 17 FT WIDE X 7 FT HIGH. SUPPORT: CABLE BOLTS, 6'3/4"" RESIN, ROOF MATS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL SUPPORT INSTALLED.
12/12/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None 8 NORTH, 19 BLOCK, 9 ENTRY, 4-WAY, MMU 004. 20 FT LONG X 20 FT WIDE X 8 FT HIGH. SUPPORT: CABLE BOLTS, 6'3/4"" RESIN, ROOF MATS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL SUPPORT INSTALLED.
12/09/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost THE SUPERVISOR WAS STANDING ON A 4-FOOT STEP LADDER INSTALLING SIGHTS AND FELL. HIS LOWER BACK LANDED ON HIS W-65 THAT WAS STRAPPED ON HIS BELT. THE X-RAY WAS NEGATIVE, BRUISE TO LOWER BACK AND STRAIN...
12/09/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None EAST 2 RIGHT, ENTRY 8, BLOCK 16 TO 17, MMU 008, WORKED OUT AREA. 30 FT X 17 FT X 8 FT HIGH. TYPE OF SUPPORT: 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN, ROOF MATS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTA LLED AROUN...
12/09/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None EAST 2 RIGHT, ENTRY 2, BLOCK 12 TO 13, MMU 007, WORKED OUT AREA. 20 FT X 17 FT X 8 FT HIGH. TYPE OF SUPPORT: 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN, ROOF MATS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTAL LED AROUN...
12/06/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted THE SUPERVISOR WAS WALKING DOWN AN ENTRY AND STEPPED IN A HOLE, TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE. THE SUPERVISOR COMPLETED HIS SHIFT, BUT NOTICES SWELLING TO HIS KNEE AFTER HIS SHIFT. THE EXAMINATION SHOWED A S...
12/04/2003 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None THE EE DEVELOPED CARPAL TUNNEL IN HIS LEFT & RT.HANDS DUE TO REPETITIVE MOTION. THIS CLAIM IN NOT YET DETERMINED BY WORKERS COMP. TO BE WORKED RELATED.
12/02/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None EAST 2 RIGHT, BLOCK 14, ENTRY 2, MMU OO7, 4-WAY INTERSECTION. 20'LONG X 18'WIDE X 10'HIGH. TYPE OF SUPPORT: CABLE BOLTS, 6'3/4"" RESIN, ROOF MATS, WIRE SCREEN. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPO...
12/02/2003 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None THE EE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT & RESIN IN A DRILLED HOLE. A SMALL ROCK WITH A SHARP EDGE, APPROXIMATELY 4 IN. X 4 IN. X 2 IN. THICK FELL FROM THE TOP, STRIKING HIS NOSE. THE SHARP EDGE CA USED A LA...
12/02/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None OLD EAST MAINS RETURN TO EXHAUST FAN, #2 & #3 3-WAY & CROSS-CUT BETWEEN SPAD 4115. 18'LONG X 80'WIDE X 10'HIGH. TYPE OF SUPPORT: CABLE BOLTS, 6'3/4"" RESIN, ROOF MATS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITI ONAL R...
11/19/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost THE EE WAS CLEANING ROCK OFF THE TOP OF THE MINER & FELL. HIS HIP & LOWER BACK LANDED ON THE W-65 THAT WAS STRAPPED ON HIS BELT. XRAYS NEGATIVE, BRUISE TO HIP & LOWER BACK. HIS FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WOR...
11/19/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None EAST 1 RIGHT, BLOCK 15 ENTRY 3 4-WAY, MMU 007, WORKED OUT AREA. 20 FT LONG X 20 FT WIDE X 10 FT HIGH. TYPE OF SUPPORT: CABLE BOLTS, 6 FT 3/4 INCH RESIN, ROOF MATS. FALL DANGERED OFF, ADDITIONA L ROOF...