Possible contact with overhead electrical lines by excavator traveling roadway. Hot dry windy conditions. No injuries or damage to mine site.
Mining Incidents in June 2018
All MSHA-reportable mining accidents in June 2018, sorted by severity. Fatalities appear first.
- Fatalities
- 4
- Total incidents
- 500
- Period
- June 2018
Top operators this month
- 01The Marshall County Coal Company12 incidents
- 02Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC10 incidents
- 03Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.9 incidents
- 04Iron Cumberland LLC8 incidents
- 05Blackjewel L.L.C.7 incidents
All incidents
A grass fire started in the old S-area, cause is unknown. There is no mining activity in the S-area. The local fire department was on scene and got the fire under control.
An unplanned roof fall was discovered in the 1 West abandoned section. The fall is between crosscut 1 and 2, is approximately 16' wide, 10' high and 40' long. All accesses have been posted and dangered off. No ventilation or travel ways have been affected. The area is in the process of being sealed.
A roof fall occurred in the 1E2 panel at cross cut 17 in entry #6. The dimensions measured approximately 10' in height, 18' wide and 40' in length.
There was an unplanned roof fall at #11 Seam 3rd Main East x-36 #4 Entry.
At 8:45AM, 4 MTM's and 1 manager were trapped in an elevator when it stopped between floors. Employees phoned for help. Electricians tried but could not get the elevator to run so MEI Elevator was called out. MEI worked on this elevator the day before. MEI and plant personnel got the elevator to the floor and got the employees out by 10:17AM. MSHA was notified of the incident.
An unintentional roof fall occurred in the 3 North Mains at 188 wall in the 3 to 4 crosscut. The fall measured approximately 20 high x 16 wide x 30 in length. The immediate roof consisted of laminated shale material plus adverse geological conditions contributed to the failure. This area was previously supported with posts and no injuries occurred as a result of this incident.
Unplanned roof fall discovered reportable at 110 block intersection of #6 belt. Fall was approx. 10' high, 16' wide (east-west) and 31' long (north-south). Fall cavity and ruble material was covered in a heavy layer of oxidized sulfur, indicating prolonged moisture and air infiltration causing deterioration in the mine roof.
The Hoist was giving a Main Brake Hold Alarm. Due to oil sample,the oil in the Main Brake Thrustor was changed. The oil level was checked in the Thrustor and discovered that it was low. After adding ¾ of a gallon, the Thrustor began performing as it should. Oil plug was tightened to stop leaking and Hoist was back in operation.
Foreman was conducting weekly exam in the Mud Lick Mains. The roof fall was discovered in the right return #6 entry 2 breaks inby #5 head drive at spad 260. The fall was 20' wide, 20' long and 6' high. The fall was dangered off with timbers and danger tape and called in to the hot line local MSHA and State officials.
A roof fall occurred in the # 2 entry of the 13th left start line between xc's 2&3. Trapping 2 roof bolters, once the roof fall was discovered by the section lead man efforts were made successfully to reach the trapped miners.
Power went out and electrician was sent to troubleshoot. Grass fire was found near track 140. Train traffic was stopped and no movement issued. Fire dept called and the fire was extinguished in 1 hr 15 min. No injuries or equipment damage. Area was monitored with no further activity.
An unintentional roof fall occurred in 3 North Mains in #2 entry from 11 1/2 wall to inby 10 1/2 wall. The fall measured approximately 12-15' high by 16' wide and 300' long. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. The event occurred due to humidity in the area and a lateral shift which caused the 8' bolts to fail at there couplers.
Smoke was detected at our multi-fuel tent. Within minutes the tent burst into flames. We applied water to the pile of tire fluff for about 25 minutes. At this time there were no flames. We then use a loader to start back dragging the material to uncover any hot spots. We had 1 flare up at 5:45pm where flame were visible. At 6:01pm the fire was out.
A fire started in the engine compartment of the Cat 330 cl excavator that was extinguished by the fire department. The unit was damaged beyond repair.
At approximately 10:30 am on June 20th, 2018 the camp creek hoist went down due to the fault code to the over travel switch. Repairs was made and the hoist was put back in operations at 11:40 am on June 20th, 2018.
An output board on the PLC for the Production Hoist went bad causing the hoist to shutdown. The output board was replaced and the hoist became operational again.
Two miners were entrapped on Miracle Run elevator while riding it down into the mine. The elevator speed started to surge so they hit the emergency stop button while 60' from the bottom. Elevator repair company discovered a stationary contact arm on ""H"" contactor had broken. Miners removed from elevator around 4:25 am.
A unintentional roof fall occurred in the 6 South area of the mine at 5 x-cut, in the #7 entry. The fall was caused by adverse geological conditions in this area. The fall measured approx. 63 ft long and 10ft high.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the # 18 belt drive inby the 002-0 section. The fall was from 0 to 12' high, 22' wide at the widest point and approx. 20' long. The roof fall is measured from the roof ""not the floor"" to the apex of the fall.
An unintentional roof fall occurred on the #2 section outby. There were no injuries or equipment damaged, and no escapeways blocked.
The intersection at Break 48 on #2 Belt Line fell approximately 20' long by 20' wide and approximately 7' thick. The affected area is supported with fully grouted 6' torque tension bolts. The roof fall is located in the belt entry and does not impede any travel of miners.
Two employees were entrapped in the preheat elevator between floors 3-4. Radio contact was maintained with the employee and they were in good health. The employees were in the elevator for 75 minutes.
A non-Injury roof fall was found during a Pre-Shift examination. The roof fall was reported to the MSHA hotline. The roof fall is located in the No. 4 entry at x-cut #19 on the 2 south mains. The roof fall is approximately 28' x 30' ft long x 18' x 20' ft wide x 10' x 12' ft thick. The roof fall will be cleaned up and the mine roof re-supported.
Hoist drive fault that operator was unable to clear. Drive fault was only able to clear by cycling power to the drive. Drive processor board was replaced to original which allowed operator to clear faults without cycling power to drive.
The hoist would not reset to stay running. Troubleshooting began and it was eventually found that there was no control power to the hoist motor contactor. Troubleshooting found that the base of the drive gave power to the contactor and by replacing the drive base, the problem was fixed.
Employee was entrapped in the preheat elevator for 1.5 hours. Radio contact was maintained and employee was in good health.
The Sparta elevator stopped unexpectedly approximately 20' from the bottom landing due to a bracket on the retractable door edge system being broken. Two persons were entrapped as a result of this incident.
Maintenance was performing quarterly inspections on the #2 Hoist. As they were raising the man cage, a fray in the outer strands of the south guide rope snagged. No personnel were in the mine at the time.
2 persons were entrapped as a result of Sparta elevator stopping unexpectedly, approx. 20' from bottom landing due to a bracket on the retractable door edge system being broken. They were entrapped for 1 hr 49 min. Mechanics had to reset the fault & elevator continued to surface. Once at top landing the persons exited the elevator & the part was replaced.
A fall of ground was noticed in the 54 ramp off of the 4900 level. The ground fell out past anchorage. the area was barricaded.
Routine maintenance was done to the Dry ridge elevator. After the maintenance was complete the elevator would not operate normally for an extended period of time. It was found that a fuse was blown and would not allow the elevator to operate. No injuries as a result.
ALLEGED IGNITION - Was to have occurred in the No. 1 entry face of No. 9 sec., where there was a (slip) sand stone material in the roof. The miner operator raised the cutter head to cut and a large piece of sand stone material fell out of top hitting the bits when the operator saw a spark or flash and it was gone, stating not really sure what it was.
During the 5 year required test of the Shoal Creek elevator the people conducting the test heard a noise. They tested the elevator by running it up and down the shaft and never could find the source of the noise. That night around 1:50am, we think the electrician found the source of the noise. A metal plate got bent during the test and it started rubbing the guide wheel.
The mine experienced a roof fall in the North Mains Return, #1 Entry, at 10 BLK. The fall occurred in the intersection and the dimensions were 18ft. by 18ft. The fall was found by a supervisor and no injuries occurred from this incident.
The main hoist experienced electrical issues, causing it to run slowly. The hoist stayed in operation, and the mine maintained two means of egress.
On June 14, 2018 a fall of ground occurred in the HGS 3159 Tire Shop area. The underground Geotechnical Engineer was called to the area at approximately 3:30PM. The area was inspected and identified a structure had moved, causing the ground to fail.
As the Day Shift Pre-shift examiner entered the mine property conducting EE's examination (around 4:45am), EE noticed the #314 Dozer engulfed in flames. The machine had been parked for about 11/2 hours after the conclusion of Evening shift. There was no one else on the property at the time of the discovery of the fire. EE immediately reported the fire on the 1-800 number.
Hoist man heard a loud snap; ee tried to reset the brake wear fault. After failing to get a reset ee called maintenance, electricians and safety.
The intersection fell out in the track area at BRK.61 at number 3 track entry the fall is 19' wide 12' long 8' thick.
Service Hoist faulted while lowering materials and could not be reset.
Fire on Company #10-11 D11 R dozer was reported by the operator to the Pit supervisor @ 8:35 p.m. fire fighting efforts by the company and local fire department was unsuccessful, MSHA was notified at 8:50 p.m. when it was observed that the fire would not be extinguished within the 30 minute window.
A brow in the #17 crosscut of the intake primary escapeway fell and rolled into the entry. The brow was 6' x 5' x 4' thick and impeded travel in the entry. Two (2) 4ft resin bolts were pulled out when the brow fell. After examination by a certified employee, floor to roof support, in the form of wooded cribs, were built to support the area and the rock was removed.
A fire was discovered burning on a pole behind the sand plant. The plant was shut down and power turned off on the site. The fire was extinguished at approximately 3:30pm. The fire began from dust and windy conditions that happened when a storm blew in.
A Caterpillar bulldozer caught on fire at an unknown time the morning of June 7, 2018. The dozer was operated in the morning for approx. 1 hour then the operator left the property. The fire was reported to EMS at approximately 10:00AM by a passer-by. Cause of fire is still unknown.
Mine scheduled to take Metz substation off line to repair a switch. A miner tried to take the Metz elevator to the bottom before the outage, but the power was knocked with the elevator still going down, engaging safety switches that would not release automatically. By 11:46 the rope grippers were manually reset and miner was removed from the elevator.
A roof fall occurred in the 9 seam in the 1st Northwest Submain entry 0 between crosscuts 14 & 15 in the inactive workings. The roof fall measured 8'T X 17'W X 15'L. The roof fall will not be cleaned up. The roof was supported with 6' fully grouted roof bolts. The date of development was 6/10/15.
Non injury roof fall between break 20 & 21, roof fall was reported and investigated, has been cleaned up and area re-supported
At approx. 12:20 pm the Camp Run elevator was reported to be out of service. Maintenance employees were notified and began troubleshooting the problem with the assistance of Schindler Elevator Service via telephone. The elevator was experiencing a switch fault. The fault was cleared and elevator examined and tested and put back in service at approx. 1:20 pm.
Service hoist became inoperable due to an HMI communication fault and could not be reset.
On June 23, 2018 at approximately 9:20 am an employee mounted a pair of slow moving rail cars to apply the brakes. The employee fell and was struck by the pair of freewheeling hopper rail cars. The employee was fatally injured because of the fall and being struck by the moving rail cars.
An employee, assisting with shovel maintenance, entered the man lift at the shovel house level to descend and retrieve a needed part. After entering the man lift, the support arm broke, causing the basket and employee to fall to the ground. An investigation is ongoing. Amendment: Employee passed away 6/27/19.
Employee, and six other employees, was traveling from the west mains section to the surface at end of their shift on a ten person diesel mantrip when a 50-ton roof jack struck the employee on the right side of the head. Employee was immediately transported to the surface and flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital. Employee passed away on the evening of 6/5/18.
While trying to remove blockage and improve product flow an employee reached up and inserted hand into an energized rotary feeder. It resulted in the partial amputation of three fingers of the right hand.
The miner was trying to locate a leak in the oil cooling system and removed the guards for better access. The diesel engine was started to initiate the leak and the miner made contact with the moving fan blades with a flashlight they were holding. The miner's hand was struck by the moving fan blades causing serious injury.
The employee was changing a control valve on # 4 boot pump. EE has the controlroom operator stroke the valve and while stroking EE felt the glove on right hand being pulled into the shaft.
Employee was attempting to re-engage thrust rollers onto a thrust ring on wash plant trommel. An excavator utilizing 3/8"" chains was connected to the thrust roller stanchion to pull it back when the chain broke and employee was struck on the side of the head by either the flying chain or a chain hook. EE was medevac'd to Hospital where EE was diagnosed with a fractured skull.
While replacing bin pulley assembly, employee was removing a bolt with a 1/2 impact and a 15\16 ratcheted box end wrench. The wrench spun, trapping finger between the wrench and the bracing resulting in the loss of the tip of left ring finger.
The #1 belt conveyor stalled during normal operations, the injured EE and co-worker were told to check the problem out. The v-belt guard was removed. EE placed hand on the upper v-belt. The belt conveyor pressure released itself turning counter clockwise pulling EE's fingers into the pulley, severing parts of three fingers.
Two employees were in a man lift basket replacing a return roller. When the employees moved the weight shifted causing the man lift basket to shift. This shift caused the employee's finger to get pinched between the basket and conveyor frame
Employee was setting props for head gate move up at the new brattice location when a piece of the rib fell striking the employee knocking them to the ground resulting in a fracture to lower leg and sutures to the face.
Employee was performing maintenance on a crusher. A chain used during the work shifted, startling the employee causing EE to lose balance and fall. Impact of the fall resulted in three stitches to EE's elbow.
Walking around a door and got a sharp pain in right knee.
Employee had just got a tri-axle truck loaded and had turned the truck around in the loading area. Started up the exit ramp from the loading area and drove through a 3 foot berm. This caused the truck to rollover onto the driver's side. Employee complained of pain in back/ribs on their left side.
Employee was helping move an 8 foot relay bar in the bottom to the cage, when EE lost EE's footing, falling, causing a laceration to EE's left hand requiring sutures and contusion to left foot.
Employee was placing a liner plate in the heavy media vessel. Employee was using a slate bar to slide the plate forward and the plate slid too far striking employee in the left ankle which resulted in a fractured ankle
Employee was walking through the 73/74 sump area to collect a sample when employee slipped but caught self. In doing so, employee injured knee. Employee reported to supervisor, was seen by ERT, then went to the ER, taken off work until seen by specialist. Currently ONGOING.
Employee was on dock untying the work boat so another EE could go out to dredge and get the engines started. Something rocked the work boat, and IE's middle finger on IE's left hand was crushed between the dock and the work boat. IE had a gash, and knew it was broken. IE went immediately to the local emergency room
Employee was working on a piece of metal rack. Employee dropped the rack on their foot.
Electrician was changing out a breaker. Electrician disconnected main Service disconnect and was unaware there was multiple services in the building. An arc flash occurred and their right arm was burned.
Employee was sitting in the lunch room at the end of shift when ee stood up and lifted arm ee shoulder popped out.
Crane mechanic was working on the Link Belt Crane pulling the air cleaner. EE stepped back thinking EE was stepping onto the main deck from the catwalk. EE miss-stepped, missing the main deck and fell to the ground level. EE was not wearing fall protection.
While dragging a ventilation tube to the face, the employee stepped up over the coal pile behind the miner. The coal moved beneath EE's left foot causing EE to twist EE's left knee. The employee did not violate any laws or policies, and was wearing the required PPE at the time of the incident.
EE was carrying an 80lb bag of Redi-mix concrete, while in motion EE felt lower back and leg pain. EE worked the rest of the shift and worked every shift until 7/11/2018, reported to a doctor and is off awaiting evaluation.
The injured party had completed fueling the haul truck at the end of shift, stepping off curb at fuel point, employee twisted/sprained knee. Employee received diagnosis in September after the knee got sore. Employee continued to perform regular job up until employee had arthroscopic surgery on January 22, 2019.
EE was under dozer splice at Primary when a foreign object became lodged in left eye.
While working on a 100hp pump on the wash plant, employee strained EE's right shoulder. The first lost workday was 07/24/2018.
Employee was attempting to fuel the D8 Dozer while standing on the crawlers. EE slipped and fell off the crawlers which caused pain in both legs. Employee was diagnosed with contusions and taken off work for 4 days.
Employee was walking and stepped in a rut that was full of rock dust and sprained EE's left Achilles tendon. Employee continued to work till July 10, 2018 when EE was taken off work.
Employee was roof bolting on the continuous miner in the 2 East Mains Section when a rock measuring approximately 22' x 18' x 6' fell from the rib above the binder and rib protector and struck EE on the back of the neck and shoulders. The rock knocked EE to the ground and EE was allegedly unconscious for 15-30 seconds.
Iw was on discharge conveyor to jump start a diesel engine when the engine started and the conveyor unexpectedly started causing fall underneath of magnet and then fell about 7 feet onto a feeder pan. Plant was not processing material and no material was in the plant. Iw experienced compression fracture to lower back area vertebrae.
A fully trained miner injured lower back when EE tripped over a safety rope of a supply car. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
Employee was operating a rock truck in which rocks were being loaded. A large rock was dropped by the loader onto the truck and it caused a jolt. The employee's back was hurt as a result of the impact.
EE was digging shot rock, as EE took a scoop, rocks rolled into the cab and broke EE's lower leg.
The IE began to experience pain in shoulder after catching self with left hand on the handrail. The employee was seen by a doctor and eventually had a MRI that revealed a small tear in the labrum. The IE continued to work until 8-28-18 when the doctor took ee off work to focus on physical therapy.
Employee was loading a box of resin in the bucket of an underground loader bucket when they felt a sharp pain in the lower back. Employee was seen by site medic and referred to the ER were they received restrictions.
Employee was drilling in bottom of #11 shaft when a rock dislodged from the rib, striking EE on the head, rendering EE briefly unconscious and causing a concussion and abrasions to the back of the head.
Operator backed dozer up, it jarred on pit floor causing the seat belt to tighten up on lower belly. This resulted in a bruised abdomen.
Employee was carrying tools down a flight of stairs. The employee states ankle gave out and employee fell. This resulted in a fracture to left ankle.
When the flotation operator stepped down off of the concrete landing at the base of the stairs in the mill 5 flotation building basement, they felt a pop in the upper left calf area. The operator tried to take a few steps and apply some pressure to the left leg that they felt the pop from but continued to feel some discomfort. The operator then sat down and called for assistance.
Employee climbing up structure to hang chain and twisted right knee.
The crew was putting on a new belt on a conveyor. EE was pulling on the drive belt to help turn the head pulley to help the new belt go on. While pulling on the drive belt, ee caught the tip of ring finger between the belt and the pulley. The very tip of finger was broken.
Employee lifted a belt rail up, twisted around and felt pain in EE's lower back.
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT THEY HAD TRIPPED & FELL AND LANDED ON THEIR RIGHT SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO OCCMED & MRI SHOWN A TEAR IN THE RIGHT SHOULDER. WITH MRI RESULTS, IT SHOWN THAT THERE WAS A PRIOR TEAR IN THE SHOULDER. SURGERY WAS ON 9-18-2018. ON 9-28-2018, THE DOCTOR STATED THAT DR DETERMINED THAT THE FALL WAS THE PREVAILING FACTOR FOR THE ROTATOR CUFF TEAR.
The blade operator was climbing the boarding ladder to the cab when ee lost grip on the right inside cab handrail causing ee to fall to the ground. The fall resulted in a right elbow dislocation fracture and a right pelvis fracture.
Contractor was drilling a hole to install a roof bolt when the steel popped and struck the contractor on the right hand. This caused an acute fracture in the 1st metacarpal of the right hand.
Employee was helping move rail with scoop in the 5W section. Rail shifted falling and striking employee's right upper leg resulting in contusion. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor
Victim was driving a pin with a punch and hammer. When pin finally moved, finger went into pin hole and the bar pinched little finger on left hand causing a laceration that required 5 stitches.
Employee stated ee was helping hang miner cable when ee felt a sharp pain in right shoulder. Employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work under doctors orders.
Empl was helping other empls get an ATV unstuck from mire. Trackhoe was called in. Trackhoe got stuck. Operator stood up to dismount from trackhoe when leg hit lever causing boom to swing to the right striking empl in the lower back area. Empl received bruises from being hit. Has gone to doctor and received pain medication
EE WAS LOADING A FACE WITH ANFO AND THE PRESSURE BUILT UP IN THE HOSE DUE TO ANFO NOT FLOWING PROPERLY. THE HOSE CAME OUT OF THE HOLE AND STRUCK EE ON THE FACE CAUSING A FRACTURE TO THE NOSE
Employee was near the waste pile. The operator of the grapple did not see the employee when they placed a tree on the pile. The tree rolled off the pile, striking the employee in the shoulder.
While climbing off the 703 water truck the operator missed the hand rail and the bottom step, falling backwards on to the ground. The operator felt pain in their left lower back and hip area.
While acting as a helper to a rib bolter on the longwall face, a piece of the face sloughed off, striking employee on the left side, causing contusions to the lower body.
A fully trained miner was pounding rivets on a belt splice when EE hit thumb with the hammer. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
A fully trained miner was working on an air line when EE opened the air valve and thought it was off. Air blew debris into EE's arm causing an irritation. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
Employee was exiting the operator's compartment when they put weight on the right leg, their ankle rolled to the side.
Employee states they slipped on step getting into the excavator machine twisting left knee. Date of reported injury was 6/22/2018 and employee had surgery 3/20/2019. No lost time in between.
Employee was doing maintenance work on miner and pulling back on a welded piece of metal on a shaft. The metal broke loose and hit the employee in the abdomen and hand. The metal caused a cracked bone and lacerated two small places on hand.
Employee was walking when they tripped and stepped on miner cable causing them to sprain their ankle. Employee was taken off work under doctors orders.
While inspecting equipment after a power failure employee was looking up at the center shaft of a calcine and tripped over the cooling water drain line for the hotboxes. EE fell backwards and struck EE's elbow on the guardrail beneath the bottom of the calcine.
EE was dragging belt roller structure to locations along the belt entry for replacement when EE began feeling sharp pain in lower back. Injury caused by EE failure to use proper body mechanics and overexerted the back. EE did not violate any laws and was wearing proper PPE. Has performed task before and is properly trained.
Employee stated was shoveling belt in sloppy conditions. As EE was dumping a shovel onto the belt, the mud adhered to the shovel causing it to contact the belt. When EE jerked the shovel back, EE felt a pain in lower left abdomen. EE exited mine and refused transportation. EE traveled to ER and was referred to specialist. EE is off work for unspecified amount of time.
Employee stated was assisting others installing a track switch. EE was standing between rails when EE was struck by a drifting mantrip. EE finished shift and did not seek medical treatment at that time. EE later visited the ER and was given time off work.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts into the mine roof. As EE was pushing a bolt into the drilled hole EE felt pain in the right shoulder. EE continued working without restrictions until EE was placed off work on 7-25-18 for a strain.
The (contractor) roof bolter employee was in the No. 1 entry. The roof bolter operator started to drill the hole and a piece of draw rock fell out mashing the contractor employee's ring finger and third finger on right hand against the drill pot of the roof bolting machine. This resulted in a break and laceration to the ring finger on the right hand.
Employee stated was backing up with the grader and did not see the rock truck due to the standard inside the cab of the grader. The front of the rock truck caught the ripper arm of the grader spinning the grader around and hitting the back tire of the rock truck. This caused EE to fracture 3 ribs.
A fully trained miner was walking through air lock doors on Cameron bottom when someone opened the other set of doors causing the pressure to close the door ee was walking through on right leg injuring knee. The employee worked up until 7/9/2018 and began missing work on 7/10/2018.
Employee was welding on blower motor shroud. Employee finished welding as was stepping from blower motor platform to cable reel. Employee had welding helmet on but raised. Hit helmet as stepping and lost balance. Employee fell backward and landed on blower motor platform landing on right side. Restricted from work for deep tissue bruise to right thigh.
Employees were hanging miner cable. 2 other employees were holding cable, when employee turned around to twist wire and felt a pop in back.
The conditions were cramped, 4 ft. personnel doors and very uneven and wet terrain. Injury occurred while employee was assisting in the lifting of a press traverse rail bar to store it for a future job. The employee suffered a back injury, visited Dr., prescribed rest and a follow-up appointment.
The miner was loading the roof bolter when miner felt a sharp pain in right shoulder.
Fell off of Dozer track while exiting the machine. Left knee injury occurred.
Driver was attempting to raise the hood on coal truck. As driver was lifting hood from left side it caught on something. When it suddenly stopped driver had immediate pain to left shoulder.
Removing broken drill steel from machine. Each steel weighs about 100 lbs. Loaded 3 steel drills on truck. Felt pain by end of day.
Employee was hosing out a feeder when the material broke loose and pushed the employee into a steel beam.
EE was working on the bulldozer when EE lost EE's footing and bumped EE's leg on a metal object. EE started having swelling & redness in that area of EE's shin a couple weeks later. EE seeked medical attention & it is an infection and doctor prescribed an antibiotic & at least 3 days off work.
Employee was walking hanging cable hooks in the 6W section near the powwercenter when the employee tripped on rock and fell on left hand. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs,PPE,mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor
Employee was jarred when the loader bucket slipped while attempting to load a rock.
Injured employee was walking by refuse vessel screen and stepped off a 3-4 inch drop off and ""tweaked"" middle back. Reported as a file only initially and modified to an LTA on 08/02/2018.
Employee failed to maintain control of a Case 440 skid steer while backing down the incline of a clean-up pile, causing the skid steer to tip over. While the employee initially stated EE was fine, several hours later EE complained of a headache and soreness and was taken for medical evaluation.
Scoop operator was tramming around a corner when EE came in contact with a low hanging corner.
Employee using a powered drill to loosen some overhead bolts on the Tunnel Boring Machine on 6/18 when the drill spun out of their grip & contacted right fourth finger. Was seen by the site medic who advised it should be x-rayed, employee refused further care. On 6/21 they saw a doctor & x-rays were positive for a fracture on right fourth finger, restrictions were issued.
EE was stepping through a 30""x30"" personnel door from the belt entry into the track entry. As EE planted EE's right foot on the mine floor, EE felt a pop in EE's right knee. EE didn't violate any regulations and was wearing required PPE. Has proper training and experience and has performed this task numerous times.
EE reported on 8/6/18 that they had hurt their knee on or around 6/18/18 between 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., they stated that they felt the knee pop while in a kneeling position. On 8/7/18 EE was taken to the doctor to be seen. EE was released back to work with restrictions.
Employee was walking back to lube truck after servicing an excavator when ee stepped and twisted left knee.
Employee states while traveling back to the Cont. Miner to get a load of coal on #1 unit and between entries 6 and 7 drove over a large rock causing them to bounce into the canopy hurting their upper back. Employee worked the next shift and went to doctor and is now off until next appointment.
Employee stated that EE was walking back from the section cache box. While walking back EE stepped on a small rock that had fell from the mine rib. EE felt a sharp pain as if something had hit EE in the calf. After scheduling an MRI in 6/26/2018 it was found that EE had a partial tendon tear and was placed off work.
Employee attempted to align a railroad switch. When employee rotated EE's torso and exerted the appropriate amount of force to move the switch handle to the opposite position, EE's right foot slipped off of the cross tie into the adjacent ballast gravel used to stabilize the switch. This caused the employee's lower body to do the splits, resulting in a strain to the lower back.
EE removing a roller on belt line when left ring finger was caught between the end of the roller and the roller frame causing an avulsion injury to the tip of the finger.
Employee was helping guide a service truck into a tight area where a water truck was going to be pumping water to Wash Bay Sump. Right foot got stuck in a hole which caused EE to lose bearings. The left foot was raised up to avoid a hose and when coming down employee dislocated foot causing tendon damage employee tried to fall gracefully but the fibula broke in 3 places.
Employee lifted a five gallon can of hydraulic oil to sit on top of the shearer, when EE experienced a popping sensation in left shoulder. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
With equipment on lowboy. Employee climbed catwalk, then stepped on engine cover, slipped and fell 12-13 feet. 911 was dispatched. Employee has left broken femur in 2 spots, dislocated wrist right, facial contusions.
Employee was working on scoop batteries, they had the middle lid up and it fell on their right forearm.
The injured was on 27 Right Section, #4 entry, attempting to pull the slider back to install a joint of ventilation tubing before roof bolting began, the tubing fell striking the injured on the head. EE started missing work on July 6, 2018.
EE was cleaning up around the 4C Header. EE lost footing and fell to the mine floor, ee felt pain in right shoulder/ankle. EE was treated for a mild strain, given a full release to regular occupation. On 7-16-18 ee seen doctor and was placed on restrictions that prevented ee from performing normal occupation. EE began missing time on 7-17-18.
Member was hand pitching a piece of stone with a sledge hammer. This piece of stone was bigger than our normal sizes. A piece of metal came off the hammer and penetrated right forearm. Member immediately was transferred to hospital to get it removed. No permanent damage or impairment occurred.
Employee reports lung sensitivity to chemical and requested Dr visit. Initially seen and released to full duty 6/15/18. EE sought full work restriction 6/18/18 which was granted by Physicians Assistant for 5 days 6/18 - 6/22. Employee resigned/retired effective 6/20/18.
Employee was attempting to pull a man trip out the slope, releasing the brake on the man trip, man trip took off down the slope dragging EE, causing injuries to the right leg, chest, and jaw.
Employee was using a hammer and chisel while working on a golf cart. When they struck chisel a piece of metal from the hammer broke off and embedding in left wrist. **restrictions after metal was removed**
Employees on site were completing a swap of a rental screen plant for a company owned screen plant. EE climbed off of the catwalk and onto a discharge conveyor belt. EE lost ee balance and fell to the ground and landed on side.
Employee was installing belt structure during a belt move. As EE went to retrieve a piece of structure, EE placed right foot in front of the moon buggy tire. It did not involve any compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
EE is experiencing sciatica pain down EE's leg and believes it is due to EE's regular work duties, such as driving the Euclid Haul Truck and/or performing shoveling/cleanup around the conveyor. EE's first day of lost time was 6/28/18; however, it wasn't until 7/6/18 that EE reported that EE felt the injury was work related.
Employee had 2 pinner steels stuck together and started beating them apart on the roof bolter and the vibrations from the steels hurt right hand
A ""B"" function employee was wiring a pump at the Craig Shaft, when EE stepped down off support beams for the pump, EE stepped on a the steel rope loop that is used to lift concrete slabs off a shaft and rolled EE's ankle. Cause of this injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining systems/equipment was not a factor, miner proficiency could be a factor.
Employee tripped over a secured I-beam, causing EE to lose balance and land on hip and strained lower back.
While spraying out a heavy medum sump a 1 inch conduit being used to direct water jumped up from pressure striking employee in the left side of the temple area. Employee received a fracture to the cheek area.
Employee cut a tree. As the tree was falling it struck a broken tree causing it to flip back striking the employee in the leg.
Employee reported while stacking cases of water in change room, felt a pain in the left side of abdomen.
EE was using the restroom, experienced a dizzy spell, blacked out, fell, and hurt shoulder. Got up, made the way back to the office nearby, while sitting in chair, EE experienced another dizzy spell and blacked out again. At that time, co-worker called ambulance.
Employee was servicing the miner when a piece of rock fell in between bolts, striking employee's head, neck and right hand.
A contractor was completing demolition in the decommissioned bagging area. As the employee was pulling on an electrical local disconnect box to remove, the box fell, landing on the employee's lower leg. The employee sustained fractures to both bones in lower leg and surgery was required to repair one of the fractures.
Taking brace off of plant, bolt was stuck and the brace smashed left hand
The injured employee was using a ""pick"" hammer to cut the band around a bundle of wooden wedges. As EE was striking the wedges with the point end of the hammer in an attempt to break the band, the point of the hammer struck EE's right thumb causing a laceration requiring 5 sutures. Employee did not violate any laws and is properly trained.
Injured was turning to walk and twisted ankle and fell down while in the #8 entry of the #1 unit. Injured was taken to have ankle looked at and was originally told it was a sprain. On 6/15/18 x-rays were reexamined and it was discovered ee had a fracture.
Employee was shoveling at 11 B header when EE's lower back and left leg began hurting. EE started missing work on May 23, 2019 due to continuing problems with this condition. An investigation was conducted and it was determined before miner's vacation, June 22, 2019, that the injury was related to the June 13, 2018 incident.
Employee was carrying a crib block when EE tripped and fell striking EE's left knee.
While picking up a bundle of bolts to transfer from a scoop to a shuttle car the injured felt pain in lower back. Injured has a history of previous lower back issues from a previous injury at a different mine. Incident occurred on 5 East section 3-2 in last open crosscut.
A fully trained miner was carrying supplies to the miner when EE slipped on coal and jammed left knee. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
The operator was standing on the track to access the tool box during the pre-shift. Track was clean and dry. EE stepped to side to open the toolbox and feet slipped off of the side of the track. EE was unable to retain hold on the handrail and fell to the ground. EE was bruised.
Employee reported injury as work related on 11-16-2018. Employee was out 6-13, 6-14, 6-15 and 6-18. Employee did not say time missed was worked related. Employee worked day of alleged injury. ""I was helping another employee load the grease drum on the fuel truck and they lost grip and I had to catch it from falling back off"" Back/Left leg pain.
Employee was operating a shuttle car when ee hit a hole in roadway causing ee to jar back.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing roof bolts. While ee was pushing the bolt into the mine roof, ee felt pain in lower back. X-rays were conducted with nothing conclusive. EE is being treated for a strain and placed on restrictions that prevented from performing normal occupation. EE began missing time on 06/14/2018.
The employee stated EE was in the process of dropping miner cable in the 5 entry on the 1-section and a felt sharp pain in EE's back. The employee sought medical treatment at CAMC General and taken off work. This incident is being reported at Lost Time Accident.
The dredge operator was transferring from the Jon boat to the dredge. When EE stepped from the Jon boat to the step on the side of the dredge, EE lost footing due to heavy dew on the dredge. EE slipped and landed on the dredge landing on ribs. The slip caused 3 broken ribs to the operator. This accident was not caused by lack of training or lack of following regulations.
Employee was struck in the right hand by a piece of belt structure while replacing another piece of damaged belt structure along the 8 Haulage #1 Conveyor Belt. The employee was removed from work on 06/18/2018 by EE's doctor.
The employee was unloading supplies, tripped over an empty pallet and fell off of a flat car. Employee fell on the left wrist/hand resulting in fractures.
On 06/12/2018 Employee Stated employee was injured in a non work related incident to return to full duty on 06/14/2018. On 07/03/2018 the employee recanted and stated that the injury was work related and that the injury was from a pressurized hose that struck the employee causing the injury to shoulder and neck.
While making a belt move the injured employee stepped across the low-low and right knee gave out. The belt drive was locked and tagged out at the time of the accident.
Employee was using back of truck as a work platform to reach dragline trip cable. EE tripped and fell on EE's back in the box of the truck.
Employee stated when loader placed large rock in the bed of employee's haul truck, the rock rolled across and struck the off side of the bed. This caused employee to be jarred inside of the operators cab.
Miner was climbing the steps on the water wagon to start the rear motor. Miner slipped because of muddy boots and fell off the steps hitting their shoulder on the ground.
Rear end of the continuous miner had just advanced inby the #10 crosscut of the #3 entry of 6East. The injured went to pick up the miner cable at the inby corner of the crosscut (so that it could be cleaned with the loading machine) and stepped on a loose rock, rolling their right ankle and resulting in a sprain/strain.
IND WAS PULLING SLACK BOLTER CABLE BACK SO THAT THE TWIN BOOM BOLTER DIDN'T RUN THE CABLE OVER AS IT COME OUT OF THE CUT. WHEN THE REEL WINDER COME ON IT TIGHTENED UP THE CABLE STRIKING THE IND IN THE FACIAL AREA.
While mounting a new motor on a frame in the cleaning plant, employee was attempting to insert the bolts from the bottom of the frame while another employee held the motor. When the motor was lowered, the employee inadvertently had tip of thumb on top of the frame were it was pinched.
Employee was climbing onto an excavator. EE got to the top of the track and grabbed the handle and felt a sharp pain in neck/back.
IE was bolting in face. As IE was drilling IE's drill bit would not make a hold due to angle and was just spinning off of desired mark in a downward direction. As IE did IE's drill wrench came loose out of drill chuck and due to angle of drill steel caused the wrench to be propelled at IE's station, striking IE in the face on lower jaw.
An employee was climbing a ladder to work on the 563HT when their right foot slipped off the 3rd rung and they landed on their right foot causing a fracture.
Employee was in the process of hanging a gob curtain on the head side of the longwall face. While doing so, a rock brow rolled from the rib striking EE in the lower extremities causing a fracture to EE's right ankle.
Employee was driving water truck full of water down into the mine when EE wasn't able to get the truck into gear. The water truck was going too fast and the driver could not control it. The water truck flipped coming to rest at the bottom of the road inside the mine.
Employee stated was lifting a tool bag from ground level to the top of a scoop when employee felt a sharp pain in back. Employee was taken off work under doctors orders.
EE was tasked with loading operations with another employee. EE attempting to traverse into a shallow excavation. The excavator teetered forward onto the floor the pit causing a jarring of the excavator. During the jarring EE braced left hand on the door frame with fingers outside of the cab. The jarring subsequently unlatched the cab door striking the exposed fingers.
As the CM trammed forward the slider tube fell and pinned employee against the CM. As the employee tried to lift the slider tube off of self, EE felt a pop in left groin. The Employee suffered a hernia.
EE was making a pallet of stone when a rock fell onto EE's finger. The others were stacking to quickly which led to this.
EE was helping to change a media panel in the #4 screen. The EE was squatted down and pushing it in place. The EE either twisted or turned wrong and could not move. EE felt a pain on the left side. The pain got worse and EE had to go to the doctor. The EE has missed time from work. They think it is a severely pulled muscle, but no definite diagnosis yet.
EE state that while fire bossing the #8 belt entry EE's head glanced off of the mine roof. EE notified the mine dispatcher approx. 10 minutes later. EE was met by EMT's at the #7 belt drive but refused initial treatment. EE was taken outside and transported to a hospital via ambulance. CT/MRI results show degenerative disease and arthritis affecting cervical vertebrae.
While working on shuttle car conveyor, employee was struck on the hand by a hammer
Employee stated was bolting in the #2 entry when a piece of rock fell and struck left forearm. The piece of rock fell from the side of a strapped kettle bottom. Employee sought medical treatment and was placed off work due to a fractured forearm.
Was removing a rock from the top of the belt, using a pry bar. The pry bar slipped and ee fell, landing on right arm.
Kneeling underneath dozer, utilized an air nozzle to clean debris from bolts to remove final drive. Debris blew back into employees face and underneath safety glasses of right eye.
Craftsman was in the C9 trough replacing a return roller at the middle of the belt. EE had another craftsman on the outside edge helping remove and install. As the craftsman moved the roller into place EE felt a pop in the left shoulder and a sharp pain. Diagnosed on 6/14/2018 with full thickness tear to left shoulder.
EE was roof bolting from the continuous miner. A piece of ""head"" coal fell from the roof and struck EE on the head, knocking EE to the mine floor. Witness stated EE was unconscious for 4-5 seconds. Was diagnosed with a concussion and separated right shoulder. EE did not violate any rules, regulations & is trained and experienced. Was wearing required PPE.
While passing another mantrip the employee had foot on the side rail of the machine. EE foot became fouled between a timber that was set against the rib and the rail of the machine.
Employee was installing permanent roof support when a rock measuring 12"" x 12"" x 3.75"" fell from the mine roof and struck the employee in the top back of EE's hard hat.
The employee stated was going down the outside steps at the plate and frame building when foot slipped causing the employee to fall on posterior and sliding down the other 3 remaining steps.
EE was removing the collar off of the mesh tray jack, a piece of draw rock came from the rib/roof striking EE in the head & right shoulder. The force of the rock drove EE's head and left side of EE's face against the dust box. EE suffered fractures to the left side of EE's face, below EE's eye. EE began missing time on 6-11-18.
Employee was bitten by a spider in a company truck while on break. It later swelled so EE reported it as a WC injury 6/11/18. EE's drug test was non-negative, was sent to lab, came back negative after employee missed 7 work days. Waiting drug test results was only reason employee missed work, thus making injury reportable.
""We believe this accident added to an old race car driving injury"" ""No one was present ee texted coworker and said ee jacked knee badly"" ""Stepping off loader onto rocky ground""
EE was taking lug nuts off a truck and the wrench broke, causing ee to fall on right knee onto concrete.
Employee was attempting to open an airlock door that was not functioning properly and felt pain in right shoulder. Employee worked until 8/14/2019 when they went off work for shoulder surgery.
EE contacted L-knee with a protruding steel object while servicing a maintenance truck. Contact caused L-knee pain; medical treatment noted no overt body damage, a pre-existing infection due to a pre-existing medical condition noted. Antibiotics and Doctor ordered IV antibiotics and lost days due to being admitted to hospital for 2 days for treatment of cellulitis.
While changing the sheave on the jaw motor, the flywheel unexpectedly started to turn slowly. The employee grabbed the belts to stop the jaw from closing. EE's hand was drawn into the sheave on the motor causing a laceration on right middle finger.
While Shoveling shield toes, EE slipped and fell resulting in a lower back contusion.
IE was operating a boom hoist on the back of a maintenance service vehicle. As ee was retracting the hoist rope ee placed right hand between the rope and the hoist arm. IE had right middle finger pinched between the rope and hoist arm. EE received a fracture to the tip of right middle finger.
The operator of a Cat 789 Haul truck received a back injury when the seat in the truck bottomed out while crossing a dip in the haul road. The operator was not permitted to work until seen by EE's personal physician.
EE had stopped truck, set brakes and exited truck to talk to another ee. EE was standing on other ee steps when other ee truck started to roll backward, which pinned ee between the door of ee truck and other ee mirror. ee received bruising. Trucks were not damaged.
Employee was operating a Cat 651 scraper SN/67K751 at the start of the shift. As the employee put the transmission in gear it jerked causing employee to strain their neck.
IE was washing down the floor in the #1 drive house on the surface belts. IE stepped off of the stair step onto the concrete floor & felt a pain in lower back. IE did not miss work until 06/13/2018. Dr. hasn't found anything wrong yet but IE hasn't returned to work due to back hurting.
While walking along the walkway of the Fletcher Walkthrough Crawler CDDR-17 dual head roof bolter in the St Leo section the injured miner rolled ankle and fell down, resulting in a dislocated ankle and foot.
Miner was hauling gob from the prep plant when EE suddenly noticed a coal hauler had slowed in front of EE. When miner made contact with coal hauler EE swerved to the ditch and turned over on side.
Operator was stepping off of tractor at the end of the shift. And operator stepped to far back and heal partially caught on roughback strip causing employee to twist left ankle.
Employee got the right foot stuck in the mud. When trying to free their foot from the mud they then twisted their knee.
Employee stated was operating a shuttle car when ran over a rock causing the employee to be jarred into the canopy. Employee complained of back and neck pain. Employee was taken off work on 6/5/2018.
Employee was operating the BT-14 mantrip between the air lock doors. As ee attempted to stop, the mantrip slid into the outby set of doors, causing the frame to collapse and strike the employee in the arm. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee was trying to loosen the lug nuts on the tire of the 13 LHD loader with an impact wrench but was unable to break loose some of the nuts. EE then used a breaker bar to loosen the nuts by pulling and pushing on the bar.
Employee was rib bolting on the continuous miner in the G1 HG section. While separating the drill steels with hands a rock fell from the mine roof and struck EE's left hand causing a laceration to the left ring finger that required 5 sutures.
Employee climbed into the foreman's pickup truck and while riding around, ee noticed swelling and pain in left knee. EE went to the ER that evening.
A fully trained maintenance foreman was electrically shocked when EE was trouble shooting an electrical issue and came into contact with an energized frame of a loader. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
Was putting pump in water hole and went over my boots and feet started burning.
While sealing an Intake stopping, the employee developed chemical burns on right forearm and both thighs from B-Bond mine sealant.
Individual was shoveling around 320 silo area hit an uneven piece of concrete it stopped the shovel abruptly and jammed thumb. Employee reported after supervisor noted a hand brace on 9 June 2018. Doctor's note on 11 June noted left thumb contusion.
EL EMPLEADO ALEGA QUE MIENTRAS PULIA LOS BRAZOS DE LA EXCAVADORA SINTIO UN FUERTE DOLO EN LA ESPALDA ***The employee alleges that while polishing the digging arms of the excavator, they felt a strong pin in their back. (Translated by C. Seward)***
Employee was helping change top deck screen on the raw coal screen in the plant on the top floor. EE stepped on the stainless and lost footing and fell flat on back on the side of screen and then to the deck.
June 2nd, EE was working with another person on the bottom of a Cat 785B truck. The bed was turned upside down exposing the bottom side of the bed. EE was walking down the length of the bed & was stepping over of the bolsters. Due to moisture on the bed, EE's foot slipped & EE fell awkwardly backward on right leg.
The screen bearing locked up employee was grabbing the v-belts to unlock the bearing when it came unlocked rolling their fingers in between the sheave and v-belts then employee pulled their finger out
While an employee was stepping out of the skid steer EE had been operating EE rolled EE's right ankle when EE's foot contacted the roadway. Seen by site medic, referred to the ER, x-rays were positive for a fracture, restrictions were issued.
Examining engine under hood of haul truck, body shifted, slipped and hand got caught in fan belt pulley. Taken to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV. Skin was pulled back over finger tips and sown together and released within a few hours.
EE was operating a walk-through bolter installing rib bolts. While EE was installing the bolt, EE applied boom pressure/rotation and EE's glove caught on the bolt causing left hand to twist. X-rays revealed fractures to the middle & ring fingers. EE has been placed on restrictions that prevented EE from performing normal occupation. EE began missing time on 06-05-18.
The employee was scooping in the #1 heading. The employee placed left hand on top of the scoop panel while operating the scoop with right hand. A piece of draw rock fell on left hand causing lacerations to third, fourth, and fifth fingers.
While employee was reclaiming curtain, a piece of draw rock fell from the mine roof measuring 1'x1'x1"". This caused a minor contusion to EE's left hand.
Miner was cleaning under a conveyor belt when EE attempted to stand up, EE struck back on the conveyor support. Miner reported the injury on 07/02/2018. Miner taken to clinic with back pain. Dr. ordered 2 more days of no work, then 11 days restricted duty.
Finger caught between drill bit & drivers sub while changing bit. Required stitches & may have slight fracture. Treated at local hospital ER & released. Middle index finger required 7 stitches.
Dislodging rock in jaw crusher with a pry bar when hand slipped off striking feeder wall
Was cutting a bag of material on Scr. 1 pad/pit
This injury became reportable on 7/28/2018 when ee received a sedentary return-to-work release. Employee was walking across backfill material on uneven ground to access the trash pump at the lower sump in the Silverstar pit and twisted right knee.
Injured was moving screen wire to place on the Roof bolter and their hand was smashed causing a fracture of a finger and thumb.
I.E. was building a crib on Unit #1 in Entry #12 at Spad Location 11+20. While lifting a 3' crib into place approximately 6' above the mine floor, I.E. felt a ""POP"" in the left shoulder. I.E. worked the remainder of the 6.25.2018 shift and the following shift, 6.26.2018. On 6.27.2018, I.E. was seen by a physician and diagnosed with a Torn Rotator Cuff
EE did not keep safe access between a service truck and a tractor trailer. The trailer swung short and struck EE resulting in a broken right leg.
Employee felt pain in shoulder after pulling down on a conveyor belt. EE did not seek treatment until 7/9/18 and did not have any restrictions. Was seen again on 7/11/18 and now has restrictions.
The employee was working on a 16G Road Grader. The employee had some metal stands lying at the site. The employee started to walk and tripped and fell striking the palm of hand against the metal stand which resulted in a laceration to the palm of the employee's right hand requiring ten (10) sutures to close the wound.
An Instrument Technician went to add water to the new sump to test the level sensor. There were two hoses next to one another. The employee opened a valve to test which line was water. It was an air line. There was a partial blockage in the line, the line released pressure and whipped back and hit the technician with the Chicago fitting on the end. The line was labeled Plant Air.
On 6/24/18 EE was Cleaning up clay when the shovel came in contact with grating and jolted shoulder. EE was still having pain and was sent for testing on 7/24/18 as a result of tests EE was placed on restricted duty on 8/21/18.
IE was dismounting the ladder on a D10N. When the IE stepped to the ground, foot slipped causing IE to pull on the hand rail. IE felt a pop in shoulder. On 6.25.18 the IE was seen by an ORTHO and it was determined that IE pulled the biceps tendon off the shoulder. IE was given a work as tolerated release until surgery on 7.19.18 at which point it became an LTA.
Bent over at waist to pick-up a chain and strained lower back
Operator was welding lugs on crusher foot slipped and right knee struck edge of sheet metal
EE was washing material under C9 tail pulley with 1 1/4"" water hose. The nozzle connected to the hose disconnected. EE felt pain in Rt shoulder. EE was transported to ER. In the waiting room, the EE reset the shoulder. EE told Supervisor they had a preexisting condition. This case is under investigation.
Manager tripped and fell and injured ankle on 6/21. EE reported as a near miss, thinking the injury minor. After a three weeks and the ankle did not feel any better, ee went for medical care. Doctor diagnosed strained Achilles tendon and put ee on light duty.
MTMS were threading impeller onto the barrel shaft of a pump. Injured was turning the driven sheave while the other MTM lined the impeller. The impeller started to thread onto the shaft. The injured employee tried to assist by pulling on the v-belts at the drive (motor) sheave resulting in right hand getting caught in the pinch point between the v-belts and drive sheave.
Employee hit their foot on railing while riding on a golf cart. The employee has a closed fracture of distal end of fibula with subluxation of left ankle.
Co-worker and employee were performing maintenance on a chain saw. When co-worker started the chain saw it buckled, hit the building and it ricocheted off the building hitting the employee in the arm causing a wound.
While throwing belt structure rail, employee pinched right middle finger between the rail and belt stand. Caused a laceration on palm side of finger.
Employee called and stated they were working at cemex quarry pulling product (caps) from magazine and felt a sharp pain in back.
Mowing hillside and equipment overturned.
Employee missed the first step of a two step platform & struck lower left leg on the blunt edge of the grating on the step resulting in a laceration to the lower left leg requiring sutures to close.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid splashed into miner's eye when removing the fueling nozzle. A medical review was performed on 8/22/18 that diagnosed the miner with chemical conjunctivitis and traumatic cataract of the left eye.
Temporary scaffolding staircase was removed. Area was not safely cordoned off correctly. Employee fell from 7' elevated height at doorway with no stairs. Employee suffered bruising and laceration.
The operator of the 506HT was coming down the empty lane from the highway crossing to the crusher 3 haul ramp and hit potholes in the road causing back pain.
While changing cutting edges on Cat 980G loader, employee improperly lifted end bit and felt a pop in left elbow. Treatment required x ray at emergency and an MRI scheduled for 6-29-18. Restricted to no more than 10 lbs.
Taking apart accumulator on Liebherr L-6 loader when pressure released and oil burst out and got in eyes. Employee also jerked back and hit head.
Coming down spiral staircase thought I was down but missed last step and fell on floor my radio was on R front pocket.
Employee was changing motor on clarifier pump when employee stepped up onto motor base
Employee was walking towards the de-watering pumps and knee buckled. EE felt pain later in the evening and went to the clinic the next day. EE was placed on modified duty for a knee strain.
A maintenance mechanic was utilizing a 4-foot ladder to remove siding from a hopper. Employee fell approximately 3 feet and felt pain in lower back. Employee was immediately taken to a nearby urgent care facility to be evaluated and was released on light duty.
Crew was attempting to remove a liner on the feed end. They hooked up the lower liner. The outside crew informed the other crew that they could not remove the nuts on the lower liner due to them being below the grating. The bolts were already removed from the upper liner. The EE attempted to hook up the upper liner when it dropped onto their foot. EE sustained fractures.
Employee was welding grating down and was bent over when employee twisted employee's back causing pain in lower back
Employee was attempting to straighten a lifting eye for one of the Grizzly Back Stops with a 5' pry bar. EE strained and felt a pop in EE's groin - diagnosed as an inguinal hernia.
Employee was pulling weeds when they felt something pop in their left knee.
EE was backing a 35 ton Terex haul truck up to the hopper at the rock plant. EE was leaning out the window looking to the rear when the left front tire exploded. The force of the blast blew EE back into the cab and lifted EE off the seat. EE injured EE's neck, arm and left side and may have hit EE's head.
Employee reported to work on 6/11 an indicated EE had a hernia. Employee did not feel or report and stress or strain while working prior to this. Employee was sent to Workplace health for evaluation and it was determined the employee had a small Incisional Hernia. (Area of a prior surgery).
Descending from haul truck caught foot on water pump fitting while twisting body. Felt pain in left knee. Employee continue to work until recent surgery resulting in injury becoming recordable.
Employee was operating an Isuzu truck at XC 27 in 3rd East Mains when the alternator starting squealing. The operator stopped the truck and got out of the truck. As employee was walking towards the front of the truck to open the hood, employee's foot slipped on the wet roadway and employee strained lower back.
EE was helping with rotex screens and lost balance and strained back.
Employee reported lower back pain a week after using a 5 gallon bucket to transfer liquid from a spill to a poly tote.
Employee pulling tire and felt pop in right shoulder.
Employee was bending at the waist painting 2ft. x 2 ft. landscaping Rocks with a six inch paint brush. When the Employee felt a pulling and sharp pain the upper middle of back.
Employee was moving rocks from a chopper table to a rock bin. They twisted their back
Injured employee was troubleshooting a high differential pressure on a dust collector- when IE closed the door, caught the tip of right middle finger between the door & the frame, cutting the tip.(did NOT get bone)IE was wearing leather gloves at the time. Reported incident, taken for medical treatment, placed off work 1 day, & returned to work on restricted duty.
The miner was working on a piece of equipment while in a kneeling position. An air conditioner hose blew near the miner. When this happened the miner jumped up while turning to run from the potential hazard of the hose failing. The sudden twisting of miner's back and running caused a lower back strain.
Employee was swinging a twelve pound sledge hammer to get rebar into position. The employee had hands choked up on the handle near the head of the hammer. When the employee swung the hammer, ee missed the rebar striking the rebar with finger between the handle and rebar causing a broken finger bone and a small laceration.
Employee was roof bolting on knees when the rib rolled off behind ee, striking lower back and rolling down onto legs. EE went to the ER, was treated and released. EE went back to the dr. a week later and was taken off work.
Employee was positioning a sill for the D4 roller mill, weighing approx. 200 lbs, into position. While bringing it in the employees hand became caught between the sill and the bearing housing of the D4 mill resulting in a fracture of EE's right hand pinky finger.
The employee slipped on some metal causing EE to fall forward. EE felt a slight pain in EE's shoulder but did not seek medical attention at that time. After 5 weeks, EE sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a strained muscle. EE was placed on restricted duty as of 7/16. The injury is being reported within 10 days of receiving medical treatment.
The employee was driving a battery powered three wheeler in the primary escapeway toward the section. EE traveled under a cable that was hung up by rope hangers with a hook on each end. EE didn't see that one of the hooks had come loose and was hanging. The hanging hook caught EE's coveralls and EE was dragged up between the ride and the mine roof.
While using a Drill Press EE attempted to drill a hole through a 12'x1' piece of metal to make a strap for an accumulator. While holding the strap with gloved hand the drill bit grabbed and twisted the strap tightly around EE's left thumb pulling thumb and hand around the drill bit. EE sustained crushing fractures and lacerations to several places along the thumb.
Started on the dozer but moved to the blade for a specific project. When done, as EE was getting off right knee buckled. Shortly after it started swelling, so EE sought medical attention from Safety.
Employee attempted to bypass an area in the roadway that was washed out. EE misjudged causing the vehicle to roll on to itself.
EE was picking up cube molds from a shelf (43.2lbs) when EE felt a sharp pain in back. EE was sent for medical evaluation on 6/4, diagnosed with a back strain, kept off work and referred for P/T. Case is ongoing.
Employee climbed onto conveyor to make a repair without following lock-out tag-out procedures and when conveyor started EE fell off injuring left forearm.
Miner was walking down the stairs of a tool trailer carrying tools. The first step of the stairs had been repaired with grating but when the miner stepped on the step the repair came loose causing the miner to lose footing. The miner dropped what EE was carrying and grabbed the railing with right hand. As EE caught self on the railing, EE's weight twisted right wrist.
An employee was using the auger when it caught on the rocky material and twisted causing the employee's wrist to twist.
employee was descending stairs and steeped into a dip on the landing platform causing an ankle sprain
Routine measurement of measuring #5 silo. Employee opened port and moved to the side while inserting the tape measure into silo. Silo puffed out cement and covered employee with cement dust affecting both eyes
Komatsu grader parked on ready line in a ditch with door opened completely to the left. Employee grabbed door handle with left hand and braced right hand at the door frame. Employee had to use force to shut the door because of the angle. Door impacted right index and right middle fingers.
Miner was feeding the saw table with a block of stone. As ee lifted and set the stone onto the table ee caught the edge of pinky finger against the metal table and the force of the stone causing rupture to finger
Installing rubber tracks on a compact track loader when a back injury occurred. The employee was prescribed medication, physical therapy and is on restricted duty.
Employee experienced pain in their right shoulder after using the handrail to enter equipment. Shoulder pain became worse throughout the day. Employee was then seen by a medical provider and received a prescription and work restrictions for initial treatment.
The operator of the 503HT drove over a soft spot in the road and felt pain in their back.
Employee was moving a 4x4 piece of wood out of the way when EE felt a pop in the shoulder.
An employee was lifting a 10 pound liner and felt pain in neck.
EE lifting cases of powder onto charging rig basket when EE hit edge of basket with box and caused pain in left shoulder. EE was placed on restricted duty on 7/5/2018.
A dirt clod fell from the right mud flap on the 618HT and struck an employee on the shoulder.
Employee was shoveling sand and started to experienced pain in right side. Diagnosed with strained right latissimus dorsi muscle.
During crusher maintenance. The employee first removed the center plate which allows the shoes to be knocked out. As the shoe was placed along the top edge of the crusher it began to slide forward. In an instinctive move the employee reached out to catch the shoe resulting in the shoe mashing the tip of the employee's right pinky finger against the inside of the crusher.
Employee was shoveling coal into a wheel barrow. Employee took wheel barrow outside the south door of #3 coal mill, as soon as they got outside they felt something fly in their eye.
The injured employee was tightening bolts on cutting edges (segments) of a FEL. Employee secured the bottom of the bolt with their hand. When the nut was driven with an impact gun, the bolt spun and cut the hand. The laceration required medical treatment; 3 sutures.
Employee was on back inspecting the inside of the sizing screen. As employee was crawling on back employee rested back on a dam causing employee pain to back. Employee was taken to clinic on 6/29/2018 and returned to full duty. On a follow up visit to the clinic on 7/12/2018 employee was put on restricted duty.
The employee was using a jack hammer to drive a sleeve off of a pipe. EE experienced some sharp pain in EE's shoulder but continued to work throughout the rest of the day. EE visited the emergency room later that day and learned EE had a slight dislocation of EE's shoulder which was put back into place at the ER.
Employees were removing a hopper with a chainfall attached. With the hopper secured, last bolt was removed, the employees did not realize hopper was top-heavy, hopper flipped back and crushed employee hand between hopper and HDPE pipe that was below.
Miner was using a hammer and chisel to split a piece of stone when miner struck left hand with the hammer. Miner bruised left hand in the thumb area.
Employee was walking on top of a rail car when fall protection device became snagged on the supporting structure. This caused employee to be stopped mid stride while stepping from one car to the next. This caused employee to lose balance and fall between the cars. Total fall before arrest by retractable lanyard was approximately 4 feet.
Employee was changing V belts when the guard fell. When EE tried to catch it, EE strained EE's back. EE sought medical attention 6/28/18.
Employee was operating a roof bolter machine when a rock fell on its edge and fell over onto EE's left foot which resulted in a contusion and restricted work days.
During rescue training a team member was pulling on a rope hooked to a basket. When ee felt pain in shoulder. EE didn't want to see a doctor at that time. In August shoulder was still sore ee was seen by a physician and released full duty. In Oct ee still sore & was referred to Ortho for evaluation. An MRI showed rotator cuff requiring surgery Oct 15th 2018 becoming a recordable.
Employee was using loader to load blasted material into haul trucks. After leaving for the day, EE called 5 hours later to report soreness to lower back. EE was taken to doctor the next day and diagnosed with bruised tail bone. Restriction applied prevent normal duties.
Employee reported that incident occurred on June 25th, 2018 and supervisor was sent a text message at end of shift while on crew bus going home. Employer was notified on July 31, 2018 with a work limitation from personal physician. While pulling self up drill step, employee felt a pop in right shoulder.
The employee was working on Level 1, operating Loader 990, digging shot material and loading haul trucks.
EE was working to clean a section of conveyor ee was to perform maintenance work on. As ee went to pull a water hose out from under a conveyor, ee stepped backward tripping on a section of the water hose that was on the ground behind ee, causing ee to fall onto left wrist, fracturing it.
While installing stainless steel jacketing on a tank, the jacket slipped, hitting the employee's glove, causing a laceration to employee's finger.
EE felt a ""pop"" in left shoulder while using a rubber mallet to strike a bag house; resulting in left shoulder strain.
an employee was walking across mill parking area, lost EE's footing on the uneven surface causing an ankle sprain.
EE was dismounting the haul truck (Euclid R-35)using three points of contact. EE stepped down on a piece of rock and felt a pop in right foot. EE has a metatarsal fracture in right foot.
EE was at the maintenance shed unloading a piece of pipe, approx. 3' long, 50 lbs. EE dropped one end on the top of right hand, resulting in a laceration.
Contributing conditions: potential human error and suspended load contact. EE reported the accident on 7/3/18
Employee assisted another employee lifting a drain pan after emptying diesel fuel into pan. When EE lifted pan EE felt a pull in back. Diagnosed with a muscle strain in the back.
Employee was working in operating pond east with a water hose for removal of mud and excess water. Employee felt and heard a pop in knee while spraying with the hose and turning a different direction.
Employee was changing the manganese on a 300 cone crusher. While loosening a bolt, employee's left ring finger and left middle fingers got caught between the wrench on the bolt and the ram that was being used to remove the bolt. Finger tips of listed fingers were sliced.
Employee was riffling a 14 pound sample of coal. As they were dumping the sample they felt a sharp pain in the middle of the lower back. Co Worker helped them sit down and MRT was called. Employee was taken to hospital given pain medication and restricted duty.
Employee was attempting to walk around a puddle of water that had come through the roof and accumulated on the floor, ee slipped on a wet spot that had become slick with lime. EE right knee buckled and twisted. EE requested medical treatment on 6/28/18.
Employee stated was installing a bolt into the mine roof and turned to grab the joystick on the roof bolting machine. When EE twisted to grab the joystick, EE felt a muscle spasm in the left side of lower back.
Cleaning an end off a wire, knife slipped & cut finger.
At approximately 9:35AM employee was operating a tandem axel truck stockpiling material. Employee parked on a slope and began to dump. The box tilted causing the truck to fall onto its left side. The employee was able to exit the truck on their own. Employee experienced pain when walking so was taken to the ER for physician evaluation.
While employee was shoveling loose material, employee twisted and felt pain in lower back.
EE was stepping off the bed of utility truck to retrieve hardware for cutting edge for Cat 992 FEL. EE took a step to EE's rear left and tripped on a bucket tooth the EE had put on the ground, causing EE to fall to EE's rear left, fracturing EE's left wrist.
Employee was carrying a crib block up a ladder when the ladder shifted cause the employee to fall off the first rung of the ladder spraining right ankle.
Employee was pulling a gate handle when it awkwardly bent EE's wrist resulting in injury
While changing gudgeon bolts on the South Dribble Screw to # 2 Cooler attempted to stand from crouched position. This resulted in twisting of the employees right knee, and feeling a ""pop"" with pain.
Employee was 7 hrs into 10 hr shift, loading the bulk truck for evening. Employee descended a set of stairs 7 steps, making their way over to the tunnel/conveyor to collect sample. Employee stepped down on the last step with left foot, continuing onto the concrete block step when they felt a stabbing/popping pain in the left calf muscle.
While going to muck a pile, the loader entered the pile and struck a large object, possibly a ledge or a boulder. This jarred the FEL and the impact caused the operator to experience significant pain in the back.
Injured struck hand with the hammer while constructing a stopping on the S4G. Injured was taken for x-ray and revealed EE had fractured the thumb on left hand.
The operator of the 591HT hit a pothole and felt pain in their back.
During inspection employee fell through a door (7-8 feet) causing fractures in left leg.
Employee was moving a pallet to take inside the saw shed when the employee heard shoulder pop.
employee felt a sharp pain in abdomen area while lifting a drill bit. Umbilical hernia with out obstruction or gangrene
Employee was hiking down a hill when stepped off a rock and pulled calf muscle. EMPLOYEE DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 6/20/2018
EE said EE strained left shoulder on Friday while operating the main line palletizer. EE did not know what time it occurred. EE did not report the injury until Monday 6-18-18
EE was tasked with installing compressor replacement on A/C Unit. As EE positioned compressor into the unit, EE's left middle finger made contact between compressor and surface.
While assisting with a rebuild on the secondary crusher, EE had EE's arms extended and felt a sharp pain on the right side of EE's rib area
EE discovered a knot on EE's left hand on 6/15/18, EE went to the company doctor on 6/18/18. it was determined that there was a piece if metal in the left hand. EE was put on light duty.
Employee was lifting, bending and squatting to changing tires and working on other assignments. Felt sore all over while working. The next morning on 6/16/18 awoke to pain in lower back. Requested medical attention on 6/18/18.
Operator was pulling bag off the conveyor belt. When operator started to step down from the step at the side of the conveyor operator missed/slide at step falling about 16 inches. Operator twisted or sprained left knee.
Employee was removing wires from a communication box, the box was sitting on a table. The employee used a razor knife to cut a couple of wires, the knife slipped and cut employees wrist area. The wound required stitches and employee was placed on restricted duty.
EE had exited cab of Komatsu excavator. EE turned & was holding the handrails to dismount. EE dropped EE's right foot to step on the step. Right foot slipped & went to the ground while EE's left foot remained on the track due to EE's boot catching on the track. During the slip EE held onto the handrail with left hand, overextending left leg & sustained a strain to thigh muscle.
The employee was removing an oil filter. As the employee applied pressure to the oil filter in a twisting motion the oil filter broke loose causing pain in the employee's right shoulder. On July 12th, 2018 the employee was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff and placed on light duty.
EE was removing an old (60lb) W4 I-Beam using a cutting torch. The beam did not come free when ends were cut. EE shook beam resulting in the beam coming loose and pinching the left thumb between the I-Beam and a steel angle 12 inches below the beam. This resulted in a fracture to the left thumb.
Crusher maintenance employee fractured/lacerated #3 finger left hand. Course Crusher employees were changing pan feeder wear liners. Employee pinched EE's finger between the worn liner and a pan feeder pan.
An employee was tramming a scoop loaded with supplies to load a roof bolter. As the employee trammed around the corner of the crosscut, EE grabbed the scoop canopy to pull self up and reposition self. The employee scrapped EE's finger between the scoop canopy and the coal rib, lacerating EE's finger. The employee received 7 sutures.
Lifted gas tank (500) gallons with a hoist twisted back.
Employee was removing engine turbo, during removal process employee started to pull turbo off of mounting studs by wiggling back and forward. Once turbo came free of studs which caused the turbo to jump forward pinching employee's left ring finger causing a laceration.
EE was breaking jasper brick grinding media with a sledge hammer in order to obtain smaller pieces. EE busted a piece that flew up and cut middle finger on left hand. EE supervisor controlled the bleeding and took ee to the hospital where EE received two stitches.
While employee was lifting and setting a drill basket onto the drill deck, EE smashed right ring finger between the basket and the toe board on the deck.
When returning to the excavator to be loaded the Articulating Truck ran through a wet area of the haul road under repair causing the driver to bounce upward and landing back into EE's seat abruptly resulting in injuring EE's lower back.
Employee was spray painting a stake, miss-stepped on uneven ground, slipped but caught self and twisted back. EE continued working, but later felt a pop and more discomfort, was taken to the ER, referred to PCP. Has been given sedentary duty. Currently ONGOING.
Employee was loading trucks in pit and load shifted and material (shale) came over the bucket striking the windshield and came into cab and broke the dash. Dash cut caused a laceration and contusions to left leg and left little finger requiring two stitches to finger and leg.
A Quarry operator was driving haul truck #3 (APX00162). EE alleges they drove down the main haul road into the MA pit, hit a pot hole in the road, causing the truck to jolt leading to a sudden pain in the lower back. EE continued along with duties for the remainder of the shift, without stopping to report the injury.
EE operating loader and caught the bucket on a rock jarring EE in cab. EE felt pain in shoulder. EE was placed on restricted duty on 7/17/2018 following medical treatment.
While clearing jaw crusher a large rock shifted into miners leg and foot, causing contusions to leg and foot
Employee was assisting two other maintenance employees in guiding the tail end of a bucket elevator conveyor belt through the shop by sliding it while the forklift pulled the opposite end of the belt to position it for a crane lift. When IP bent over to guide the tail end of the belt around a workbench by sliding it on the floor, IP felt a tearing sensation in left groin.
The Miner was working on the finish mill chute choke up with a rivot buster. The air hose of the rivet buster moved knocking a 6' bar over striking miner's back causing a bruise. Miner did not seek medical attention until 6/13/2018.
Employee says that yesterday, 6/11/2018 around 9am, right leg began to hurt just below the knee and on the outside part of the calf. Employee says doesn't know the exact time the pain started and isn't sure on exactly what cause it. Employee says the pain feels like a constant Charlie horse and is having difficulty walking on the leg.
Employee was operating a lift truck in shipping area when EE struck a set of fixed rollers. Employee reported lower back pain and was escorted to local emergency room for observation.
Employee was operating shuttle car #34 on the #3 unit. The employee turned too early in the shuttle car causing the shuttle car to turn into the rib instead of intersection between entries 7 & 8. Restricted duty as of 6/11/18.
Operator was dismounting from a Komatsu WA200 front end loader, when a foot slipped off the bottom step, twisting the left ankle.
TOSSING ROCK INTO THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. EE SAID FELT A POP IN LEFT SHOULDER.
Employee poured wax on the floor in the admin, turned around to grab the mop and slipped in the wax falling on their right side.
EE was bolting area for boom hole. While bolting a piece of rock fell striking EE on the top of the foot causing a laceration that required 3 stitches.
Employee was installing v-belts. Employee's right-hand thumb caught between v-belt and pulley and rolled over pulley until free. Employee received five (5) stitches on right-hand thumb and modified work duty.
Injured reported on 6/11/18 that ee had sprained wrist while changing out an insert on 6/8/18. Injured was taken for medical treatment and was given prescription for the injury and placed on restricted duties.
Employee was on top of T331/332 bins at C336 Conveyor to get set-up to install new conv belt revive belt being flown-up by crane. Belt came unrolled and hit miner in head, causing a concussion.
EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN BRING UP A BELT IT CAME UNROLLED AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD.
EE was splicing a belt and was pushing the belt over with a piece of wood to line it up. While EE was pushing, EE was using the handrail as leverage. As EE was doing this, the handrail broke causing EE to land on the metal catwalk EE was standing on twisting knee.
Employee was walking in the pit and stepped on an uneven surface and twisted knee.
EE was opening inspection door with right hand when it slipped from EE's hand and fell onto the tip of EE's left index finger severing it. EE was taken emergency room by supervisor issued 2 days lost time and restricted duty.
Adjusting nut on crusher tramp release cylinder bolts. Trying to loosen net and felt a pain in arm.
The associate was moving punch plates off the pallet to take in the screenhouse. The associate was sliding one of the plates off the pallet to put a clevis on it so they would be able to hoist it into the screenhouse. While sliding it, thumb got caught in the holes and almost severed the tip of the thumb.
Employee was shaken in haul truck and felt pain in the back.
EE and another ee was carrying a shaft in the new barn shaft slid through hangers contacting ee on left foot ee was placed on restricted duty.
EE was mounting a Triple Seven rock truck at the beginning of the shift. The ladder was not all the way in the down position. When EE put weight on it the ladder gave down, the EE tried to catch self and twisted back.
Employee got thumb pinched on door of primary crusher while trying to open it.
Employee's eye became irritated while cleaning up spilled lime. Medical visit on 6/11/18.
Miner was walking and tripped on a step falling onto grating. EE was carrying a sledge hammer and the hammer landed on EE's left hand resulting in a fracture to the left index finger.
A bulk loader was loading a bulk trailer. EE began opening the center hatch of the bulk semi. As EE was opening the hatch EE found all the hatch latches to be difficult to open but EE was able to open the first four. On the fifth latch EE pulled and felt a strain in right shoulder. After EE felt the strain in EE's shoulder EE used a hammer to pry the 5th and 6th latch open.
injured was removing a miner bit from an insert and struck EE's thumb with the hammer. Injured continued to work and on 6/7/18 went to Doctor and had x-rays and discovered there was a fracture above the knuckle of the thumb.
Loosening bolts on the 2nd deck of the wash plant using a crescent wrench when wrench slipped causing left hand to slam into sharp metal corner puncturing EE's glove, leaving a deep puncture wound in left hand.
employee was attempting to cut plastic wire tie that was holding two cables together while putting pressure on the wire tie the knife slipped and cut employee between index finger and thumb requiring 10 stitches
The employee was driving a haul truck and ran through a rough part of the haul road.
Employee hurt ankle while pulling drip line on Kimberly 3950 leach field
Miner was facing stone with a hammer and chisel when EE felt pain in the groin area. EE was diagnosed with a hernia.
Employee was operating a roof bolter machine when EE walked beside of the bolter to install line curtain. A piece of rock fell from the mine roof/rib and struck EE on the right shoulder causing EE to fall with the rock landing on EE's right leg. Employee was diagnosed with a fracture to the tip of EE's right shoulder clavicle bone which resulted in restricted days.
Employee was a passenger in a UTV when the operator attempted to bypass an area in the roadway that was washed out, EE misjudged causing the vehicle to roll on to itself.
Cleaning out chute and hit right elbow on bolt.
Miner was removing cover on a bucket elevator, cover swung and struck miners arm. Miner received a laceration to miner's left elbow.
EE's were replacing feeder pads on the apron feeder. They were lining up the bolt holes and bolting in place. While in the process of setting the ninth feeder pad in place, the EE caught the tip of finger in the pinch point resulting in a displaced fracture and laceration. EE received stitches and was released to restricted duty.
On June 1, 2018 Injured was repairing a battery powered scoop. As EE was replacing a steel cover it slipped and hit EE's right pinky finger. EE went to the Doctor on June 28 and was placed on restricted duty due to a fracture found in that finger.
Miner was working to change the table in a VSI Crusher. Miner strained left ankle when EE stepped on a 2"" stone on the catwalk of the VSI Deck.
Cement got in water. Water became alkaline. Water got into gloves and on coveralls. 2nd degree burns on right forearm, ribs and legs.
The dywidag bolt driver fell from the recently installed bolt, deflected off of the drill, and hit the employee on the right side of the mouth. The drill helper sustained several broken teeth as a result of the impact.
While installing Alimak rail, small rock fell 18"" from hanging wall. Contacting employee on upper lip, causing laceration requiring sutures. Making this medical reportable.
Prepping for a vulcanize splice. EE was cutting off pieces of fingers or wedges of belt. EE put a new blade in EE's knife and was cutting the fingers and had EE's left arm close to where EE was cutting and cut through the belt and cutting EE's right forearm.
A fully trained miner injured right pinky finger when using a come-a-long to raise belt structure. The handle sprung back and pinched finger causing a fracture. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
The injured employee was helping change screens on the tertiary plant. While starting the nuts on the side rail a second employee on the inside of the screen began to tighten the bolt with a cordless impact wrench and caught the employee's left thumb between the washer and side rail.
While using a hand held grinder to remove a weld from a piece of metal the grinder disc caught and the grinder bounced back allowing the rotating disc to strike the injured on the chin resulting in a laceration requiring sutures to close.
A piece of draw rock fell from roof and struck employee on face.
Employee was descending down an A-frame ladder and missed placed footing from 3rd rung to 2nd rung on ladder and lost balance.
Employee stated ee was assisting some other employees to unload a scoop tire from a mantrip. They were using slate bars to unload the tire. In the process of unloading the tire it flipped over into the scoop bucket they were loading it into. This caused the employee to smash finger in between the slate bar and scoop bucket.
Employee was using employee's pocket knife to cut a zip tie and cut in between index and thumb, requiring 1 stitch.
Employee was hanging bolter cable when coming in contact with an angle bracket that had a sharp piece of metal on the side causing a laceration to right finger
Spark from grinder got behind safety glasses and left scar in right eye of employee.
EE reported they were lifting the end of the trough roller shaft to move it sideway about 4 inches. The shaft was greasy and started sliding out of their hands and they tried to set it down but had the middle finger of right hand under it and smashed the finger hard enough to bruise it.
Heavy hauler operator fell from Caterpillar 777 cab access ladder while descending from the machine. Operator missed second step of ladder when operator let go of the hand railing and fell to the ground.
Employee put the handle of the main disconnect box to the off position resulting in a laceration that required one stitch. No days off, No Restrictions and no prescription medicine.
While splicing a belt, employee received a laceration to the left arm.
Construction co. employee cut arm on a metal building section while erecting a new building on site.
Employee was operating the wet grind overhead crane for pulling the grinding rods out of #6 rod mill. The bundle was laying down on the grating on one end the other end was leaning up against the mill discharge box. A fan was blowing when employee was lifting the bundle of rods and that's when EE felt something enter eye.
The employee was installing a roof bolt into the hole and as the employee was adding the wrench the bolt came out and hit the employee in the left index finger causing the finger to receive a small fracture.
Knocking a pin out of ebar and ebar fell pinning finger against the belly pan of the machine lacerating finger
An employee was attempting to put air in a tire (12-16"" diameter) when it began to turn. The employee placed their hand on the tire to restrict movement. As the employee removed the chuck the tire exploded and they received a laceration to the thumb.
Employee was cutting the outer jacket of a cable for a repair and the knife contacted hand creating an incision.
Contractor B-5026 had contract employees on site pouring concrete piers. The pier form came loose causing it to buckle. Two of the contract employees fell, one had an ankle injury, one had a strained back.
EE was welding handrails on a walkway and was using a 6"" grinder to grind the weld and debris got into right eye.
Employee was taking down the light tower on a light plant. The employee was rolling the winch down and the handle slipped out of employee's hand and came around and hit right hand.
EE turned to talk to a co-worker, while standing in the change room, slipped and fell sustained a laceration requiring 7 sutures.
Ramsons, Contractor B-5026 had contract employees on site pouring concrete piers. The pier form came lose causing it to buckle. Two of the contract employees fell,one had an ankle injury, one had a strained back.
Employee was putting conveyor chain back together on the #16 shuttle car. EE was using a 1 1/2 ton chain ratchet to pull it back together when the hook slipped out of the link. EE was struck on the left ear requiring sutures to close.
An employee was trying to put a patch on a metal ramp when a 3/4 inch bolt fell 27 inches landing on employee's lip resulting in a scratch inside their mouth and chipping the bottom half their right canine tooth.
Was bolting in #4 Right when a piece of draw rock fell striking EE on the right arm and cutting EE requiring 3 stitches.
Employee changing carpets in Gold Jigs, tripped and fell and lacerated left hand and scraped forehead.
Employee was going to bring the locomotive back into the plant. EE threw the wrong switch and was instead on the track that has a bump and stop. EE did not realize the mistake until EE looked up and saw the stop. EE decided to jump off instead of running into the stop EE was afraid that the locomotive was going to derail and crush EE.
Ee was working on radiator grill, it slipped and struck the machine, and hit the ee in the right ear. Laceration required stitches. Ee released to full duty.
Employee dropped a jack hammer on their ring finger on the right hand when sitting the tool down on some railing.
Plant operator had made repairs to the main feeder and was in process of putting the guard back on and jammed hand against the feeder and guard scraping knuckles and took a chunk of skin off the knuckle. Operator cleaned up the wound bandaged it and kept working.
Reportable only due to sutures. Employee was hanging miner cable when the cable fell causing the employee right arm to hit against the side of the bucket on the 3.5 loader resulting in laceration to right foreman.
While installing a coal mill top, the lid got stuck and the employee put fingers between the top and the mill and EE shook it. When the lid became unstuck, it came down and smashed EE's fingers.
While walking in established walkway, employee stumbled and fell to the ground resulting in a laceration to the left knee. Employee received 9 sutures to close the wound.
Employee was utilizing pliers to remove shims from shim-kit when the pliers slipped and the shim made contact with the employees right index finger, resulting in a laceration.
A miner reported that EE felt discomfort in EE's left eye when arriving to work on Monday 6/25/2018. The Saturday 6/23/2018 prior the miner was assisting in the replacement of a pump. The miner was sent to an eye doctor who brushed out a small metal chip. A prescription eye drop was prescribed on 6/26/2018. The miner does not recall exactly when the eye discomfort began.
Employee stated while cleaning the firing floor at RK1, that they felt something fall into their right eye. They were treated at the local emergency room where they were prescribed antibiotics for the eye.
EMPLOYEE WAS SPREADING GRANULAR (POWDERED) CHLORINE FOR ALGAE AROUND TANKS WHEN THEY BECAME OVERCOME FROM FUMES. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO ER WHERE THEY WERE GIVEN A BREATHING TREATMENT AND CHEST-X-RAYS TO CHECK LUNGS (NEGATIVE).
EE was welding for 15 min when received minor burns to eyes. The auto-darkening filter automatically shut off and the employee forgot to re-energize before EE began welding. EE reported eyes were burning the next day. EE was taken to ER where EE was diagnosed with minor burns to the eyes and released to full duty. EE was given a prescription for eye drops.
Contractor janitor was retrieving an aerosol paint can from a cabinet and removing a wood lath from behind the cabinet when the cabinet and stand tipped over due to damaged leg striking the janitor in the back, causing a bruise to mid and lower back. Prescribed a days dose of Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone
Employee was retracting trailer jack when left thumb was pinched in the jack.
Employee was fueling truck 515 and was reeling electric hose up when done. The hose should have stopped reeling when button was released but did not. Hose jerked employees arm and shoulder causing strain. Employee reported incident and went to EMT for evaluation. Employee also went to doctor who has started physical therapy.
While unplugging a chute, a piece of screen cloth had to be lifted & supported. The material pushed the screen cloth off, striking EE's ear.
Installing jacks in place and steel saddle came lose.
While EE was pulling water hose, EE didn't realize there was a kink in it. The hose came out of EE's hand and the nozzle made contact with the EE's tooth and put a small chip in it. Was not repaired by dentist until August 2nd.
Employee was bolting in 5W Belt, when drill steel that was sitting against rib fell striking emp on left arm causing laceration. Injury resulted in 9 sutures. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor
EE bitten/stung by insect. Took EE for medical treatment and release back to work full duty.
Employee was changing oxygen sensor on company truck. When EE cut the clip off EE cut EE's right hand thumb with EE's knife requiring 3 stitches.
Employee was digging wet sand by hand, and needed to move a piece of pipe. EE reached down and picked up the pipe, cutting EE's hand on the edge.
The ee was performing the routine task of cleaning the feed shelf in the PHT. EE was using an air lance through a poke hole to move material when some material exited the poke hole and fell into the gauntlet of EE's left glove and burning EE's exposed skin. EE was not wearing all mandatory PPE provided for the task.
While repairing a broken bracket on air door, employee was using a grinder and welder. At some point in the evening the employee thought EE had some dust in EE's right eye and reported it to EE's supervisor, who took EE into the doctor. The doctor at ER removed foreign object.
Employee was replacing v belts on screen. When lifting the motor up with the lifting eyelet on the motor, employee was placing belt back into the correct sheave when the eyelet sheared off. Employee thumb got pinned between belt and sheave.
Employee stated ee was helping splicing a belt and pinched finger in the belt clamp
Employee who slip with piece of rock and went to ground.
Unloading pipe from truck. Strap slipped and fell off pipe after bumping another piece of pipe. This caused pipe to fall and catch employee in the shoulder.
After helping change a set of scoop batteries, employee laid a hand on the scoop bucket. The operator inadvertently bumped the ram lever, catching employee's hand.
Employee was standing next to an electrical panel as another employee removed a ground cable using a wrench. The wrench suddenly slipped striking a positive connection which resulted in a electrical flash burning the supervisors that was standing next to the panels right forearm.
Employee was using a knife to cut a hole in a conveyor belt. The employee lost control of the knife which resulted in a puncture wound to the left forearm. The employee was wearing PPE... Cut Gloves and Cut Protective Arm Sleeves.
Improper body position / movement of worker lead to knee strain.
Employee was installing the motor for the 206-07-1 pump. As employee was driving in the key for the sheave the hammer missed the key and hit the left thumb. Employee's thumb was pinched between the hammer and motor shaft. Employee was using another piece of square stock to drive the key in.
The miner received 1st and 2nd degree burns when ee removed a battery lift jack after the bottom pin was cut out with a cutting torch. The miner placed the jack on the mine floor and the hot oil sprayed on the miners hand. The miner was wearing gloves at the time of the accident.
When lifting bundle plate steel it slipped off forks of skid steer striking my hand tearing a hole in glove cutting hand.
The injured employee was removing a cutting edge from a FEL; this involved using an impact gun to remove bolt / nuts which secure the edge to the bucket. The employee did not adequately secure the bolt and their hand was lacerated when the bolt head spun with the nut.
Injured employee was clearing chunks in an air slide. During the process, dust got past the safety glasses and irritated eyes. Employee rinsed eyes, but the left eye still felt a little irritated. The next day employee decided to go to the doctor and the doctor issued prescription eyedrops making this a MSHA recordable event.
EE was splashed with hydraulic fluid in EE's right eye after the hydraulic fluid cap EE was attempting to tighten unexpectedly came off due to a pressure build up in the system. EE received medical treatment for inflammation of the right eye with a prescription NSAID eye drop.
Employee was bolting top in #1 entry. Insert wrench broke, small fragment struck employee above eye. Cut was about one half inch long. Took employee to ER, cleaned cut. Later went to local hospital, they removed the small fragment.
Employee was cutting a skirt board and cut downward slipped and cut forearm.
Taking a wire rope off of a barge timber head. Wire rope had a burr on it and caught my finger.
Shift supervisor suffered a fractured foot while attempting to change out a 30-gallon drum of grease on a fuel trailer. A second employee was lifting the drum from the ground and inadvertently let it go while the supervisor was pulling from the trailer platform. Drum struck supervisor's foot behind the toe protection of supervisor's safety shoes.
The employee was removing a knife gate plate for Kiln #1 shale feeder when the left hand slipped and contacted the steel feeder. The left knuckle and pinky showed swelling and the employee was sent to the clinic to be evaluated. The X-Ray showed a fracture to the left pinky finger, a splint was applied and the employee was given work restrictions on left hand.
Employee was taking down some scaffolding and when lifting up to separate the two sections they smashed the right pinky between the scaffolding and unit 92 belt structure.
While Roof bolting employee swung the boom with the canopy pressurized to the roof causing a rock to be dislodged and striking the operator in the left cheek (face). Resulting in 8 sutures to the affected area.
EE was helping change teeth on loader, another EE hit the tooth with a hammer and part of the tooth broke off and hit EE in the left cheek below EE's safety glasses. This was a first aid until EE was seen 6/20/18.
Employee opened the top drawer of EE's file cabinet and it started to fall towards EE. EE stopped it with EE's hand in the drawer bruising EE's right finger.
A fully trained miner was injured when a motor that the miner was moving fell from a hoist striking the miner in right leg. Miner received medical treatment for the injury. The accident was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
While reinstalling a gear box Employee strained groin.
EE was doing the morning inspection and while getting into the loader, the door closed before EE got hand in and the finger got caught between the door frame and the loader.