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employee was in process of pulling a stuck MRS out of the 6th entry when the pin for shackle broke. It hit the ground and ricocheted over in the x cut between #6 where IE was at, striking IE's left elbow and forearm. IE required surgery to remove a piece of metal lodged in IE's arm.
EE was bolting top when a piece of rib rolled out striking EE's ankle and foot. EE went to Whitesburg ARH. X-rays showed a broken bone in EE's foot and the small bone in EE's lower leg.
Employee was bolting the first cut out of the 4R crosscut on 005 when a slab of rib rock rolled off striking employee in the back and side. It appears there is a compression fracture to the vertebrae. Employee was taking off work and referred to ortho.
EE was on a shuttle car and pulled into a crosscut not fully getting out the way and was hit by another shuttle car. This has now became a loss time claim
Employee was getting loaded by shovel 11. Shovel had electrical fault and loaded bucket dropped into truck box striking box. Employee was seen by mine EMT for back muscle pain and has followed up going to coalition to be evaluated by Dr. Doctor has employee going to physical therapist for muscle spasms. EE has been given a full return to work.
employee was changing pin with porta power. Pusher metal shot out, ricocheted off dozer and struck them in the face. They received 30 stitches for the wound.
This is an older area of the mine that was intake for 10+ years and is now return. The intersection that fell is at the bottom of a dip, and appears to have been a large localized horseback. There should be no effect to ventilation either short or long term, as there are multiple additional return entries. No one was injured in the accident.
The roof strata in the immediate area of the fall appears to be on localized stack rock that has deteriorated over time. THIS IS A NON-INJURY ROOF FALL
Mashed left ring finger while striking a waterline with a hammer. EE received pins and stitches on left hand for the injury
The accident was an unplanned roof fall
A roof fall was discovered in the plant mains at crosscut 22 between the #3 and #4 entry during a pre-shift examination. The roof fall is apx 25'ft long X 5'ft high X 15'wide. The area was dangered off and an action plan will be submitted to MSHA. The fall did not affect persons, ventilation, or equipment.
Employee was pulling feeder cable, felt sharp pain and burning sensation in right shoulder
Employee was fueling up PC-2000 track hoe and could not tell if tank was full. EE went to the top of tank and unscrewed cap for a visual. Employee thought ee had released all pressure but did not. Cap came back and hit employee in face causing laceration and facial bone fracture in orbital eye socket.
Employee walked into Roof bolt plate and it struck EE in the forehead.
A non injury accident occurred in a form of a rock fall between #2 and #3 entry at break 15 app. 20ft by 20ft. It was 4 ft. thick and fell at the point of anchorage. Timbers were set. Brattices were built to reestablish ventilation with Heisman Jacks and beams set in front of the brattice.
A non injury accident (roof fall) occurred in the #2 entry from break 20 to 22 and through the break at 22 to entry #3. The fall occurred 5ft high up to 8ft high. We are cleaning the fall up and rehabbing the #2 entry. We are cleaning it up and using 6ft resin rods as well as 12ft rope bolts every other roll.
EE driving 523 was leaning forward in chair, shovel operator loaded truck which had larger rocks. Because of way EE was seated, head moved forward & contacted steering wheel which caused bloody nose. EE contacted supv, told supv EE was rocked by load. EE was asked if they wanted to see EMT but denied & finished shift. Employer was notified 5/10/19 EE would need phys therapy & Rx
Employee was changing hydraulic pump on section feeder when pump fell on EE's finger.
Employee was re-changing a piece of high voltage cable when EE felt a sharp pain in the left shoulder.
A roof fall was discovered on this date. The fall was located on the B-2 Mains in the number 5 entry at crosscut 44. The fall measured 25' by 18' and was 7' in thickness. The area was previously supported with 5' Hy-Tech bolts and 12' super bolts. The fall did not affect persons or ventilation. The fall was cleaned up and the area re-supported.
Employee was bleeding air from 1.5" water line, line jerked causing valve too fully open and the fittings slammed into employee's right forearm causing fracture.
Employee was removing ice and snow from switch gap with a switch broom,(broom on one end scraper on the other end). EE took a break and was standing when EE felt a pain in back and went down to one knee from the pain. EE has a muscle spasms, back strain.
Technician was drilling holes in a plate, stopped the drill press to clear the metal shavings from the drill bit and a piece of metal went through glove resulting in a laceration to finger. The employee received 9 stitches to close the wound and released to work as tolerated.
A roof fall occurred in the 2-East Right Return at crosscut #15 in the #5 entry. The fall measured 25' by 20' and was 8' in thickness. The area was originally supported with 6' torque tension bolts and 8' cable bolts. No persons or ventilation was affected and the return air course was re-routed.
Employee was unloading water line when it twisted in their hand, cutting their left index finger. Employee was taken to ER where they received 4 sutures and was released to full duty.
Plant Tech was removing ice from a conveyor head roll area. Employee used a bar to remove the ice the bar was pulled into the head roll and frame pinching the techs left hand between the bar and the frame work causing a little finger injury. The employee had surgery to remove part of the distal bone from the little finger. No scheduled shifts were missed.
Employee was operating shuttle car when employee ran over a rock, hurting back. Employee was placed on a back board and brought to surface then transported to ER by ambulance. CT was negative. Employee was taken off work 2/15/2019 pending further treatment.
Employee was cutting belt away from MRS Valve when knife slipped, cutting left ring finger. Employee was transported to ER where the employee received 5 sutures and was released back to full duty.
While operating mantrip, employee view was blocked by case of water. When they reached up to push it out of their way, they struck their head on the overcast of #3 belt. Employee did not seek medical attention until 02/14/2019 when they were taken off work pending MRI of their neck.
EE was hanging miner cable and MRS cable in #7 Entry. While EE was holding the cable up so a co-worker could tie it, EE's knee gave out on EE and EE fell to the mine floor. EE went to the power center and refused medical attention.
Injured employee was assisting an employee in removing the engine from a haul truck. They were removing the spreader bar when the shims shifted, the injured employee then stuck left index finger in a bolt hole to prevent them from falling to the floor. As the last bolt was removed the spreader bar and shim pack shifted and pinched the IE's finger between the shims and frame
Employee was hammering on tail roller shuttle car and a piece of metal went into EE's hand.
Employee stepped forward and slipped on miner cable causing them to fall and twist a knee. after seeking medical treatment, they went back to work. EE has continued to have issues with the knee that has lead to lost time during each follow up with doctors. On April 4th, they underwent an ACL surgery. EE was taken off work until reevaluation on May, 7 2019.
Mechanic was removing the retaining bolt from the hoist cylinder pin on 522 when the wrench slipped and struck the mechanic in the face which broke a tooth and cut lip.
Employee was bolting top when bolt bent, mashing right hand against mast head and crushing right ring finger from the nail bed up. Employee was taken to the ER where ee required sutures and was referred for further treatment.
A fall was located on the B-3 belt in the #3 entry at crosscut 15. A fall had previously occurred here in 2017. An additional 2 feet of rock fell in this location on this date. The area was previously supported with 6' resin bolts and 12' cable bolts. No persons or ventilation was affected. The fall was cleaned up and the area was re-supported.
Employee was placing filter fabric over drain, climbing layers of rock. While climbing, employee rested hand on rock and it moved. Employee fell with rock striking right lower leg and foot. ER exam showed fractured fibula 3in. above ankle.
A roof fall was discovered on the A-Mains roadway at crosscut 35 in the #3 entry. The fall measured 24' by 20' and was 10-12' in thickness. The area was previously supported with resin bolts, truss bolts and beams. No persons or ventilation was affected.
While washing, operator looked up, a small chunk of coal fell and landed between EE's face and safety glasses, causing coal dust to contact the eyeball. Operator was taken to the ER and small specks of coal dust were flushed out of the eye. Employee was given eye drops and pain medication with a work as tolerated release and returned to work.
Mechanics had removed the old edges and cleaned the surface for the new ones. While lifting the edges a bar is used through the bolt hole so it is easier to carry. The edge slipped on the bar and pinched the mechanics finger between the bar and the edge resulting in a laceration. Employee received 3 sutures in EE's left finger work as tolerated and returned to work.
Roof fall information from D-2 in the plant mains found at 7:40am. It was reported to the call center at 7:45am. The roof fall is in #4 and #5 entry beginning in x-cut 5 thru 6. In #4 entry the roof fall is approx. 70'long x 20' wide x 4-6 high (thick).
Employee was cutting left sump out of #7 head, cable pulled under the miner. Employee shut off miner and walked up to remove cable a piece of draw rock fell hitting EE on the outside of EE's left foot. Rock was approx. 3' long, 3' wide and 5" thick. Employee was seen in the ED where x-rays revealed two broken metatarsal bones and EE received 7 stitches.
Employee was entering the battery scoop and struck EE's knee on the valve block.
Employee had a hand on the pinner when there was a power surge due to a storm. The surge blew a lightning arrester and sent the energy through the mine and through the roof bolting machine shocking the employee. Employee had pain in chest and left arm. EE was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure. EE was found to be in good health and released back to full duty.
Loading a trailer, a gust of wind caused the trailer doors to close, hitting EE's face, causing lacerations to EE's face.
This former employee was terminated at 4:20 PM on this date. As they were leaving they asked another employee who was unaware of the termination for a radio. At approx 4:40PM they used the radio requesting an ambulance, alleging that they had fallen down the stairs, hurting their back, leg, arm & ankle. Upon examination by a doctor, no injury was found about their body.
Employee had previously twisted a knee while tightening bolts but continued to work, sought medical attention on 12/18/2018 where EE underwent a procedure and received stitches to rt. knee and returned to work the next day. No time lost.
A roof fall was discovered on this date. The fall measured 10' by 20' and was 10' in thickness. The fall was located on 3-North-3, crosscut #83 in the #6 entry. No persons or ventilation was affected.
Employee was drilling hole/bringing out steel, stopped halfway, dropped pot - when attempting to get steel out of hole, a rock fell striking employee finger against the drill pot.
Employee was bolting 4R crosscut, break 9 when draw rock fell, hitting EE in the left arm and causing a three inch cut.