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Roof rock fell out from between bolts striking employee on the head.
IE had kneeled to tie IE's boot lace, when IE was struck by a section of coal that came loose sliding down the coal rib on the Unit 3 working face in Entry #7 at XC 43 on the 3L submain. The IE suffered several small fractures including the left fibula and a portion of the lumbar vertebrae
Employee was kneeling down inspecting a roll of belt. A rock measuring 4.5"x3'8"x7" fell from approximately 6', striking the employee in the head, shoulder and back.
Employee was hanging curtain when a rock fell out between rows of bolts and struck employee in the head and shin.
Injured employee was operating a continuous miner when a 15"x10"x4" piece of cap rock fell out striking the right foot just behind the steel toe causing a fracture to the pinky toe.
IE was cleaning up some coal/rock material that had fallen from the upper rib area along the beltline. As the IE was shoveling it up, a piece of rock approximately 8" x 7" x up to 2" thick struck the IE on the right side of the face (cheek/Jaw) area. IE complained of pain to the jaw, cheek, neck, and shoulder area and was brought out and taken to the hospital for treatment.
A rock fell from the roof, striking the employee on the middle and upper back causing them to be pushed into the roof bolter canopy. While waiting on the other operator the injured employee inserted their drill steel into the drill head to check for suction. As soon as the steel was removed and was being placed onto the tray a rock fell striking the employee.
IE had backed right side continuous miner into intersection to inspect machine, while standing on right side of miner a piece of roof broke loose striking IE on right side of head and shoulder. IE continued to work in EE's normal duties until 2/22/19 when EE received an injection and missed EE's scheduled shift that day.
IE was roof bolting when a piece of rock fell loose and struck IE in the mouth causing a front tooth to break off just below the gum line.
As the bolter was being moved around the corner the ATRS pad flipped up. IE used the palm of left hand to flip the ATRS pad into the normal position. While they flipped the pad a rock fell out of the roof between the hog panel and the rib, striking them on the middle, ring and little fingers causing fractures to the tip & avulsions to ring and little fingers.
A coal hauler operator and the miner operator were standing on the intake side of a line curtain, hanging miner cable in entry # 7. As they were in the process of hanging the cable a rock fell out behind striking both employees on the back of their legs. Coal Hauler operator was transported to medical facility and suffered a fracture to second toe on left foot.
I.E. was operating 239CM on the Right Side of Unit #2. I.E. set the CM over to start on the 1st cut out of the Right Side. After doing so, I.E. knelt down in the corner, which had been cut when the slider was turned for Entry 8-7. A rock measuring approx. 6' x 4'4" x 3" fell from a height of 6.5', traveled approx. 39", and struck I.E. in the Right Shoulder.
Mine Operator was cutting in 9R and recognized the roof was falling out. EE radioed the section supervisor to come take a look at the roof. EE saw the IE walking up behind and continued to operate the machine. When ee turned around, ee saw the IE on the ground. A rock measuring 18"x40"x3" fell from the roof from approximately 11 6 striking the employee on the head and neck.
IE stated while squatting to look at a continuous miner a rock measuring 16.5" X 5" fell from the roof and struck IE on the hard hat. When this occurred IE lost balance, fell forward, and reached out to brace self. On 12/27/2017 IE was diagnosed with an elbow strain and given work restrictions.
IE stated that the scoop operator had cleaned entry # 7 and part of the line curtain had been torn down. IE went up to help the scoop operator hang curtain back up. While IE was hanging the curtain a rock fell out between the bolts striking the IE on the hard hat.
IE was changing a bit on new drill steel at the start of shift. As IE was standing next to the bolter a rock fell from between roof bolts measuring approximately 4'X3'X4' - striking a glancing blow to left shoulder. IE was taken to the local ER for examination and was taken off work pending a follow up visit on 10/16/2017.
IE was installing roof bolts as primary support in #6 entry. As IE was preparing to place screen wire on the ATRS a rock fell from the roof striking the screen wire on the free end. The screen wire pulled IE to the left and forward then a second rock fell striking IE at waist level. The rock measured approx. 5'x3'x1-6'.
3-13-2017 after shift- temp emp told a supervisor the temp emp was struck by a rock shoveling beltline. TE said was OK but was reporting per procedure. Supervisor 3 times asked if TE was OK or needed examined etc. TE said was OK. Alleged location was investigated - no rock found. TE began missing work. Mine was informed 6-2-2017 by temp agency work comp was accepting claim.
A Contract employee was roof bolting in entry 3 when a rock fell out in front of the bolter ATRS. A piece of rock broke off of that rock that measured 34"x 4"x 1 to 2" thick, and came back and struck ee on the ankle/leg area. The contract employee was transported to the medical facility and diagnosed with a hairline fracture of the fibula. EE started missing work on 1/31/17.
Temporary employee was hanging curtain and a rock fell from between bolts striking the employee on the top of the foot. The rock was approx. 5'X 2' and about 1-4" thick. This individual was diagnosed with a broken metatarsal bone and started missing work on 11-11-2016
A mechanic was driving a maintenance vehicle on a travelroad. Evidence shows a rock fell and broke after striking the canopy in front of the driver. It then continued through the windshield opening striking the employee on the right side of EE's face. Employee began missing work on 3/23/2016.
Employee was grabbing a roof bolt plate off his roof bolter tray when a rock fell from the roof and struck him on the left hand fracturing his ringer finger.
The IE was traveling the 6th North travelroad when a rock fell from the roof measuring (3'L x 2.5'W x 2.5'T) entering the cab of his Tomcar, striking him on the right hand, chin and upper chest. The IE was transported to hospital where he was treated for his injuries and was diagnosed with a break in the little finger at the last digit
IE was roof bolting on Unit 1 when EE was struck on left shoulder by a piece of roof rock. The rock was approximately 3ft.x3ft.x1-3in. It fell out between bolts. EE's injury resulted in a displaced left distal clavicle fracture.
IE was roof bolting when a small piece of roof rock fell and struck him on top of his upper lip. The rock was 3in. x 3in. x 7in. He received 3 sutures to close the laceration.
The IE was putting oil into the gathering head of a miner, when a rock fell from between the bolts forcing his head into the runyon can he was using. The IE received a laceration to his upper lip. He received sutures in his lip.
A rock fell from between the bolts striking the operator in the head and back pushing his face onto the bolter tray, cutting his nose. He received sutures for the laceration.
The IE stated that he was walking back towards the rear of the bolter to retrieve supplies for the operator. While walking to the other side of the roof bolter, he stated he was struck in the head, shoulder and hand by two rocks. He was diagnosed with multiple fractures and avulsion of the 5th digit, an avulsion to the 4th digit finger.
A rock fell out striking the IE on the left shoulder while servicing equipment.
IE was loading tools into the tailgate area of his maintenance ride. A rock measuring approximately 3'X 1.5'X 1.5" fell and struck him on top of his right hand. He received a laceration on top of his right hand requiring 5 staples to close.
IE was helping hang ventilation curtain when a rock fell out between roof bolts and struck her on the lower left leg. She felt pain in her lower left leg and knee. She has a fracture to the lower left tibia.
IE was spotting in an additional roof bolt when a rock fell out between bolts and struck him on his right leg. He was originally treated for a sprained right ankle. We have been waiting on the results of his MRI and it has revealed a lisfranc fracture to his right foot.
Employee was roof bolting when a piece of top coal fell and struck him on top of his head and right shoulder. He finished his shift and did not report the incident until 04/14/2014. His first shift missed due to the injury was 04/28/2014. An MRI revealed prominent disc extrusions in his upper neck.
Employee was assisting in roof bolting when he was struck on top of his left hand by top coal that fell from the mine roof. He received a contusion to his hand and prescribed a brace to wear.
Employee was walking in crosscut between #2 & #3 entry @ 24+75 and a rock fell from between bolts and struck on top of head and knocked him to the ground. He was x/rayed and has two minor compression fractures.
The employee was standing in a crosscut waiting for the continuous miner to move from entry 7 to entry 8 on unit 3 and a rock fell between bolts and struck him on the head and right ankle causing a contusion and strain.
Employee was walking to his coal hauler. The roof popped and a rock measuring 10ft.4in. x 4ft. 5in. x 8-10in. fell. The rock struck the employee on his lower right side and back. The rock dislodged one roof bolt from the roof.
EE was roof bolting when he was hit on his hard hat by roof rock. He was brought out of the mine for medical attention. he had an MRI which revealed Spondylosis at C5-6 and congenial fusion at C3-4. The MRI report is attached. he has not returned to work.
The injured was cleaning a rock fall from the back of a roof bolting machine. Another piece of rock fell during the cleaning activity. This rock pinned his hand on top of the rock bolting machines.
A contract employee was reclaiming a Kennedy wall when a rock fell from the top and struck him on his right hand and ankle.
Employee was reclaiming a Kennedy wall when a rock fell from the top and struck him on his right hand and ankle.
The IE looked up to start drilling the hole for the first roof bolt to be installed in that row, when a piece of rock fell, came between the 6" x 6" opening of the hog panel and struck him in the upper lip and front tooth. This resulted in a chipped tooth.
Employee was starting to seal a stopping. He was kneeling down and starting to apply plaster, when a rock measuring 20" X 26" X 5" fell about seven feet. The rock struck employee on the head. The roof control and spacing was good.
The injured employee was standing on the outby corner of the #4 entry at XC-58 on the MMU 001-0 working section. While waiting on the continuous mining machine to be repaired, the injured was struck by a falling rock. The rock fell from the mine roof which measured approximately 8.5 feet high. The rock measured ~ 4' x 2' x 0-4" thick.
Employee was roof bolting on Unit #3 when a rock fell out and stuck him on the front of his hard hat knocking his hat to the mine floor. As he bent down to retrieve his hard hat a rock 1ft. x 1ft. x 1-2in. fell and struck his on the top left side of his head causing a laceration. He received 5 staples to close the laceration.
The employee was operating the continuous miner loading a coal hauler, when the entire roof of the cut fell in. When the rock fell on the continuous miner and coal hauler, a section of the rock deflected off of the coal hauler striking the employee on the left hand. He was diagnosed with a fractured left little finger and right knee cap.
Employee was struck on the upper right arm, right leg, and right foot and ankle by a rock that fell out between roof bolts. The rock measured 80in. x 42in. x 0-10in. He received fractures to h is upper right arm and upper right leg. His right foot and ankle had to be surgically amputated 6 in. above the ankle due to the crushing injuries they received.
The injured was operating a continuous miner in Unit #1, entry #7L, XC109. A piece of roof rock measuring 52"W X 9'L X 1" struck the injured on his left side including his hard hat. The injured suffered a laceration to his skull that required three sutures to close.
The injured was setting bits on a continous miner. A rock fell from between the bolts. The rock struck her on the head. She complained of nausea and dizziness. She was removed from the mine at 1:30am and was transported to medical treatment.
Employee was walking next to the Unit #3 travel road. A rock fell out between roof bolts and struck him on the back of his lower right leg. The rock was approximately 24in. x 24in. x 3in.