Mining Incidents

Conant Mine Coal

Arch Of Illinois · Underground
Controlled by Ashland Inc
Cutler, Perry County, IL  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1102886

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
186
Years on record
1990–1999
Latest incident
Dec 1999
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
4
inspections on record
43
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 43 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2000 Q2 0 0 0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
December 15, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

FALL OF ROOF STRUCK CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR.

Reportable incidents

185 on file (excluding fatalities above)

1999 · 42 incidents

December 8, 1999 IL · Coal OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Arch Of Illinois · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DURING THE AFTERNOON THE EE WAS ASSIGNED TO SPREAD CHLORIDE ON DUSTY ROADWAYS. HE HELD THE BAGS OF CALCIUM CHLORIDE WITH HIS LEGS AS HE CUT THEM OPEN AND POURED THE BAGS INTO THE SPREADER. THE NEXT MORNING HE AWOKE WITH A RASH ON BOTH LEGS.

November 23, 1999 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EE ATTEMPTED TO WALK/TRAVEL UNDER A VENTILATION CURTAIN. UNKNOWN TO HIM WAS THE PRESENCE OF A PARTICALLY CONSTRUCTED CONCRETE BLOCK STOPPING WITH A MANDOOR. HE BUMPED AGAINST THE STOPPING. THE MAN DOOR AND A FEW BLOCKS FELL AND STRUCK HIM LACERATION TO LEFT EAR REQUIRING STITCHES.

November 22, 1999 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

AS THE EE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT A 16" DIAMETER PIECE OF LIMESTONE ROOF ROCK 3" THICK FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOREARM AND WRIST. LACERATIION TO ARM REQUIRING STITCHES.

November 19, 1999 IL · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS ASSIGNED TO A ROOF BOLTER IN THE 6E/MN HEWAS TALKING TO ANOTHER EE THEN TURNED TO WALK AWAY HIS FOOT CAUGHT A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO TRIP & FALL. HE IMMEDIATELY STARTED COMPLAINING OF LO W BACK PAIN. HE SUBSEQUENTLY WAS TRANSPORTED TO ER BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 11/22/99

November 12, 1999 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN A FRESHLY CUT PLACE IN THE 6TH E/MN SECTION A 5' X3'X6" SLAB OF ROCK FELL FROM THE UNBOLTED ROOF AREA. THE ROCK BROKE AT THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS & STRUCK THE EE

November 8, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED LOW BACK PAIN AS HE WAS CLIMBING ONTO THE CAT 980 FRONT END LOADER.

October 21, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ON OCT 23, 1999, EE REPORTED THAT HE HAD SUFFERED A HERNIA WHILE LOADING RECOVERED BELT STRUCTURE ON A FLAT CAR IN THE 7E/MN.

October 19, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A 50'X18'X8' FALL WAS FOUND DURING EXAVINATION OF #4 ENTRY OF THE 3RD SOUTH AT THE 106 1/2 CROSSCUT. THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS. SLIP PRESENT IN AREA. ROOF FAILED ABOVE ANC HOR ZONE.

October 11, 1999 IL · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STRUCK BY FLYING ROCK WHEN A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK FRACTURED WHILE BEING PULLED OFF THE TOP OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER.

October 1, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RECOVERING 4" WATER LINE. HE WAS KNEELING DOWN TO DISASSEMBLE THE PIPE. AS HE GOT UP HIS RIGHT KNEE FELT LIKE IT "CRUNCHED". THE KNEE STARTED SWELLING AND BECAME PAINFUL LATER ON. EE BE GAN MISSING TIME ON OCT 18, 1999.

September 29, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A 20' X 25' X 40" FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE AIRCOURSE OF THE 7E/MN PANEL DURING THE WEEKLY EXAM AT #33 X C OF THE #7 ENTRY.

September 28, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SECTION FEEDER CABLE WAS BEING PULLED UP. A TIMBER BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE CABLE. THE EE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE TIMBER AS THE PULL CONTINUED. THE TIMBER KICKED AROUND AND STRUCK THE EE.

September 24, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BARRING A ROCK OFF THE CONTINOUS MINER. AS THE ROCK FELL FREE IT CAUGHT THE END OF THE PRY BAR. THE BAR PIVOTED AND THE OPERATOR END OF THE BAR STRUCK THE EE IN THE FACE.

September 8, 1999 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING & ATTEMPTING TO TIE UP THE CONT MINER CABLE & WATERHOSE BY HIMSELF. AS HE WAS LIFTING THIS LOAD HE COAL & GOB HE WAS STANDING ON SHIFTED CAUSING HIS WEIGHT TO SHIFT. HE FELT SOM ETHING TEAR IN HIS RIGHT KNEE

September 8, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

THE 4E/MN CONTINUOUS MINER WAS COVERED IN A PILLAR BEING RETREAT MINED. THE ROOF FAILED FASTER THAN NORMALLY EXPERIENCED DURING RETREAT MINING.MINER WAS RECOVERED.

September 7, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED IN BETWEEN #14 AND #15 AT 8000 IN 4E/MN SECTION. STRATA FAILED ABOVE THE ANCHORZONE OF 6 FT POINT ANCHOR ROOF BOLTS. SLIP WAS PRESENT IN AREA.

September 4, 1999 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE LEFT INDEX FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN A PULLEYBEING INSTALLED & THE PULLEY BRACKET STITCHES REQUIRED

August 31, 1999 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING THE INSIDE BUSHING ON A PAN JACK BRACKET ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER. HE HITBUSHING WITH A HAND TOOL TO DRIVE IT INTO THE BRACKET. A PIECE OF THE BUSHING CHIPPED OFF AND ST RUCK EMPLOYEE'S TEETH. ONE TOOTH WAS CHIPPED. ANOTHER MAY BE CRACKED. HE HAS NOT SEEN A DOCTOR AS OF THIS REPORT.

August 30, 1999 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PLACED HIMSELF IN AN ACKWARD POSITION, STANDING/STRADLING A WINDROW OF COAL AS HE ROOF BOLTED THE MOUTH OF A CROSS-CUT. HIS BACK WENT INTO SPASM.

August 30, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CAPPING A PROP WITH A WOODEN WEDGE WHEN A PIECE OF WOOD CHIPPED OFF AND FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. THIS CHIP WAS REMOVED AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WAS APPLIED TO THE EYE.

August 30, 1999 IL · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE GRASPED AND LIFTED THE END OF A PROP AS IT WAS PULLED FROM A SCOOP BUCKET. HE STATES THAT HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK.

August 4, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by flying object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A RETURN CONCRETE BLOCK STOPPING, A PARTICLE OF CONCRETE BECAME IMBEDDED IN EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT EYE. THIS PARTICLE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED BY A PHYSICIAN.

July 31, 1999 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STANDING NEXT TO MINER CONVEYOR TAIL WHENA 4'X3'X2' PIECE OF ANNA SHALE BROKE FROM BETWEEB THE 30" CONVENTIONAL BOLTS & STRUCK THE EE

July 20, 1999 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING AND MOVING AMINER CABLE WHEN HE STRAINED HIS RIGHT ELBOW. HE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 07/21/99.

July 2, 1999 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STANDING IN XC ON OFF SIDE OF SYSTEM. HE STEPPED CLOSE TO OBSERVE SOMETHING ON THE EQUIPMENT. THE MBM UNEXPECTEDLY SWUNG QUICKLY TOWARDS HIM. THE INBY END OF THE #1 MBM CAUGHT THE EMP LOYEE AS IT BACKED UP AND PINNED HIM AGAINST THERIB.

July 2, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

4' BY 20' BY 17' FALL OCCURRED AT 2160 OF #1 ENTRY OF 7E MN UNIT. FALL OCCURRED DUE TO SLIPS PRESENT IN THINLY LAMINATED ANNA SHALE. WATER WAS PRESENT IN ROOF STRATA.

June 19, 1999 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING A ZERK FITTING FROM A GREASE JACK THAT HE THOUGHT WAS DECOMPRESSURIZED. THE FITTING FLEW AND STRUCK HIS FACE. 3 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE CUT.

June 17, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

AN 85' BY 18' BY 4' ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY OF THE 3RD SOUTH AT 10750 TO 10835. FALL OCCURRED ABOVE THE 6' POINT ANCHOR.

May 22, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A 25' X 16' X 7' FALL OCCURRED IN +3360' ONBOLTED XC OF THE 83/35 UNIT (002-0) THE FALL EXTENDED INTO THE #7 ENTRY INTERSECTON. FOUR ROWS OF 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS, FELL OUT W/FALL. FALL OCCURR ED WHEN ROOF FAILED ABOVE THE ANCHOR ZONE.

May 20, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A 20' X 18' X 8' FALL OCCURRED AT THE FACE OF THE 9 RIGHT SCUT AT +3360' OF 8E/3S UNIT. FALL ORIGINATED IN THE UNBOLTED CUT & EXTENDED INTO THE BOLTED ENTRY. TWO ROWS OF 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS WERE LOST. FALL OCCURRED ABOVE THE ANCHOR ZONE OF THE BOLTS. A SLIP WAS PRESENT IN THE #9 ENTRY.

April 29, 1999 IL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE TWO MEN WERE PUSHING ON THE MINER ACCESS DOOR TO CLOSE IT. THE EE THAT WAS INJURED REACHED INTO THE AREA TO PUT LOCK PIN IN PLACE. THE DOOR CLOSED ON HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.

April 28, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A 18'X18'X7' FALL WAS FOUND AT THE +5350' OF THE#6 ENTRY. AREA BOLTED W/6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS. ENERGY SHALE ROOF W/SLIP PRESENT IN AREA

April 16, 1999 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN #2 ENTRY OF 4E/MN. HE HEARD A PIECE OF ROCK BREAK OVER HEAD. AS HE MOVED TO DODGE THE FALLING ROCK HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. EE HAD SURGERY ON THE KNEE ON DEC 10,1999. HE BEGAN MISS ING TIME ON THAT DATE.

April 15, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

THE LAST LIFT OF THE #24 BLOCK OF THE 8E/3RD S RETREATING PANEL HAD BEEN PULLED. THE CONT MINER HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN BUT THE INTERSECTION FELL BEFORE THE VOIST ALPINE ROOF SUPPORT SHIELDS COULD BE WITHDRAWN. FALL 25'X18X'UNDETERMINED HEIGHT AREA WAS AT +5180 MARK P#12 ENTRY OF 8E AND WAS BOLTED W/48" CONVENTIONAL BOLTS

April 6, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED ON 4-7-99 THAT DURING THE DAY SHIFT OF 4-16 HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE FROM ABN UNKNOWN/NON-SPECIFIC CAUSE. HE FIRST NOTICED THE PAIN AS HE WAS WALKING TO THE MAN TRIP AT THE END OF THE SHIFT. HE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 4-7-99.

April 4, 1999 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING WATER PUMP. HE STUMBLED IN THE MUD AND STRAINED HIS LEFT KNEE. MEDICAL CARE REQUIRED TO DRAW FLUID OFF THE KNEE.

March 31, 1999 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by flying object

EE WAS SETTING BITS ON MINER. WHE HE STRUCK A BIT WITH HIS HAMMER A PIECE OF METAL FLEW UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND EMBEDDED IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

March 26, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against stationary object

EE BRUSHED HIS RIGHT FOREARM AGAINST A BURR ON A WIRE BELT ROPE AND CUT HIS ARM. 4 STITCHES REQUIRED TO CLOSE CUT.

March 16, 1999 IL · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

A 1 FOOT 1 INCH PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL AND STREK EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND. THE HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE ROCK AND THE REMOTE BOX. FLESH BETWEEN THE RING AND LITTLE FINGER WAS PUNCTURED AND REQUIRED STITCHES.

March 16, 1999 IL · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE LIFTED ONE END OF LENGHT OF RAIL ROAD IRON. OVEREXTENDED & STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 3/31/99

January 9, 1999 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

WHILE EXTRACTING A PILLAR LIFT A 3 1/2" X 4' X 6' PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND STRUCK THE SECTION SUPERVISOR. HE SUFFERED MULTIPLE INJURIES TO SEVERAL BODY PARTS. THE MOS T SEVER W3AS TO THE L2 VERTEBRA WHICH WAS FRACTURED.

1998 · 32 incidents

December 15, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Arch Of Illinois · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE PRESENTED MGT WITH A NIOSH/MSHA LETTER STATING YOU HAVE ENOUGH EVIDENCE OF BLACK LUNG TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE "OPTION TO WORK IN A LOW DUST AREA". AS A RESULT OF THIS LETTER WHICH WAS ISSUED 6/30/95 AND DPRESENTED TO US ON 12/15/98 WE ARE REPORTING THIS ILLNESS.

December 6, 1998 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Arch Of Illinois · Flash burns (welding)

DURING THE COURSE OF THE 4-12 SHIFT ON 12-06 EE WAS EXPOSED TO WELDING FLASH. ON 12-07 THE FLASH RESULTED IN PAIN & IRRITATION TO BOTH EYES.

December 1, 1998 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED IN INTERSECTION OF #2 ENTRY OF ME AT 1AM. FALL IS 50FT X18FT X 7-8 FT. FALL OCCURRED ABOVE ANCHOR POINT OF 6' POINT ANCHOR GLUE BOLT

November 14, 1998 IL · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WATCHNG GOBLINE DURING PILLER EXTRACTION.HE TURNED FROM THE PROP LINE TO HELP ADVANCE MOBILE ROOF SUPPORT & STEPPED INTO HA HOLE IN THE MINE FLOOR. STARTED MSSING WORK 12/7/98

October 16, 1998 IL · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Arch Of Illinois · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE COLLAPSED IN THE PARKING LOT WHILE WALKING TO THE MINE OFFICE. HE SUFFERED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE SUBSEQUENTLY WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEGENERATIVE DISK DISEASE AND ARTHRITIC SPURS. THERE WA S NO INJURY. THE PAIN MANIFESTED.

October 8, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE PICKED UP FOUR HEADER BOARDS AND TWISTED HIS UPPER BODY BEFORE STEPPING OUT TOWARDS THE BOLTER WITH THE MATERIAL. MATERIAL WAS LOCATED IN A SCOOP BUCKET.

October 5, 1998 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OCCURED IN THE +12000' XCUT BETWEEN #9 & 10 ENTRY. THIS FALL EXTENDED INTO THE BOLTED INTERSECTION OF THE #10 ENTRY FROM THE #90 RIGHTXC WHICH HAD JUST BEENCUT AND WAS UNBOLTED. THE FALL 40'X25'X10' AND OCCURRED ABOVE THE 6' ANCHOR POINT OF THE ROOF BOLT

October 2, 1998 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OCCURRED AT 1200' OF 8E/3RD IN #4 ENTRY. FALL WAS 25' X 30' X 9-10'. IT OCCURRED IN AN UNBOLTED XC TO THE LEFT AND EXTENDED INTO THE INTERSECTION. SLICKEN SIDED SLIDE WAS CONTRIBUTING C AUSE OF FALL. AREA WAS BOLTED W/9' BOLTS IN THE INTERSECTION.

September 28, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against stationary object

ON MAY 26, 1999 EMPLOYEE HAD FLUID REMOVED FROM HIS RIGHT ELBOW RESULTING FROM A NON REPORTABLE INJURY HE INCURRED ON SEPT 28, 1998.

September 19, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE GOT OUT OF THE SECTION MANBUS AT THE START OF HIS SHIFT. HE TURNED AROUND AND STRAIGHTENED UP AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EE BEGAN MISSING WORK 9-23-98.

September 9, 1998 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against a moving object

EE STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE MANBUS WHEN THE MANBUS HIT A POT HOLE IN THE ROADWAY. CONTUSIONB ECAME INFECTED.

August 31, 1998 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

EXAMINER FOUND FULL 40'X18'X7' AND 3950' IN 8 ENTRY OF 3RD 5. IMMEDIATE ROOF WAS ENERGY SHALE BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS. ROOF FAILED ABOVE POINT OF ANCHORAGE.

August 23, 1998 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OCCURRED AT +75' OF #8 ENTRY IN 3RD S ENTRIES. THIS FALL WAS ALONG A SLICKEN SLIDE PLANE ABOVE THE ENERGY SHALE. AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 72" DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. DIMENSIONS OF FALL: 30' LONG X 18' WIDE X 7' HIGH.

August 19, 1998 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

DURING THE WEEKLY INSPECTION OF THE AIR COURSE A 40'X18'6-8' WAS FOUND IN THE #9 ENTRY BETWEEN 20 & 21 XC (+1950') FALL OCCURRED IN ENERGY HALEROOF. ROOF FAILED AT/OR ABOVE ANCHOR ZONE.

August 6, 1998 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

DURING WEEKLY EXAMINATION A 15'X15'X61/2' FALL WAS FOUND A +800' MARK IN #6 ENTRY OF THE 3E/MN SECTION. AREA WAS PREVIOUSLY BOLTED WITH 6'POINTANCHOR GLUE BOLTS. IMMEDIATE ROOF WAS ENERGY SHALE.

July 25, 1998 IL · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DISMOUNTING A COAL HAULER, EMPLOYEE TWISTED AND STRAINED HIS LOWER LEFT BACK. MUSCLE SPASM. HE STARTED MISSING WORK 7/27/98. CLASSIFICATION: OTHER (21).

July 21, 1998 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN #6 ENTRY OF THE 2E/MN AT +400' DURING SHIFT. FALL WAS 30' X 20' X 6'. THIS FALL OCCURRED IN WEAK ENERGY SHALE ROOF WHERE A SLIP WAS PRESENT. AREA WAS BOLTRED WITH 72" DO UBLE LOCK BOLTS.

Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A 18'X18'X7' FALL OCCURRED IN 2ENTRY OF 3RD S AND 11575'. AREA HAS SLIPS PRESENT W/WATER FLOWING FROM SLIPS. THIS CAUSED THE FALL DESPITE 72" DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS AND THE INSTALLATION OF CRIBS IN THE AREA.

June 26, 1998 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STARTED MISSING TIME ON 12-30-98 DUE TO SURGERY TO REPAIR A KNEE INJURY HE SUFFERED ON 6-26-98. EE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT, THEN FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR. HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE AS HE FELL.

June 23, 1998 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

AS THE EE LOWERED THE ATRS ON THE ROOF BOLTER, THE SHALE ROOF BROKE AND FELL BACK TWOARDS THE EE S WORK POSITION. ROCK FELL FROM AROUND BOLT. SLIDE DOWN BOOM, FELL OFF, AND STRUCK EE.

June 19, 1998 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

WHILE EE WAS SETTING BITS ON CONTINUOUS MINER AN 80"X55"X2 1/2" PIECE OF SHALE FELL, STRIKING EE AN PUSHED HIM TOT HE GROUND. EE SUFFERED A FRACTURE TO THE SMALL BONE OF THE LOWER LEFT LEG.

June 2, 1998 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ONE OF TWO PEOPLE LIFTING AND HANGING THE MINER CABLE AND WATER HOSE. AS HE LIFTED IT HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER LEFT ABDOMEN.

May 12, 1998 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING TIME 9/9/98 FROM BACK STRAIN HE RECEIVED AS HE ROLLED A LARGE CHUNK OF COAL OFF THE MAIN EAST BELT.

May 11, 1998 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO PICK UP MINER CABLE AND STRAINED HIS GROIN. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPORTED TO MGT AS A HERNIA ON 5-27-98. EMPLOYEE IS CURRENTLY WORKING BUT WILL HAVE IT REPAIRED.

April 25, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING ONE SIDE OF A TOP ROLLER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED. HE TWISTED HIS BACK & LEFT HIP. EE STARTED MISSING TIME 5-4-98.

April 21, 1998 IL · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING A REMOTE CONTROL MINER. HE BENTOVER TO MOVE THE MINER CABLE OUT OF THE WAY AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK.] CLASSIFICATION: HANDLING MATERIAL

March 16, 1998 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED IN THE 81 X CUT AT 7975 BETWEEN 7 AND 8 ENTRIES. THE FALL EXTENDED INTO THE INTERSECTION OF 8 ENTRY. THE FALL IS 22'X18'X9'. AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED W/6' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS AND ADDIT IONAL CRIBBING WAS INSTALLED PRIOR TO THE CURRENT FALL. THIS FALL KNOCKED OUT THE INTAKE STOPPING IN 81 XUT.

March 12, 1998 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO PRY UP A FEEDER CHAIN AND TO POSITION A FOOT SHAFT WHEN HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS STOMACH AND EXPERIENCED PAIN WHEN LIFTING HIS LEFT LEG.

February 28, 1998 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BUILDING A CRIB UNDER A FEEDER. A CRIB TIE THAT WAS BEING HANDED TO HIM SLIPPED FROM HIS HELPER'S GRASP, FELL, & CAUGHT THE EE'S R LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE CRIB & THE FALLING TIE. STAR ATAED MISSING TIME 3/5/98 WHEN FINGER DIAGNOSED WITH FRACTURE & NAIL WAS REMOVED.

February 10, 1998 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

A SHALE BROW FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON TEH SHOULDER AND BACK. HE WAS THROWN INTO THE ROOF BOLTER CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS CHIN AND LEFT HAND.

January 23, 1998 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TWISTING AND PUSHING A ROOF BOLT INTO THE HOLE WHEN HE WRENCHED HIS RIGHT ELBOW. STARTED MISSING TIME 3.23.98

January 9, 1998 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED AT +3600' OF #12 ENTRY IN THE THE 5TH E/3RDS SECTION. HAD COMPLETED PILLAR EXTRACTION AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF WITHDRAWING EQUIPMENT WHEN THE ROOF FELL AND CAUGHT THE VOIST-ALP INE MOBIL SUPPORTS, DELAYING THEIR REMOVAL.

1997 · 17 incidents

December 16, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A 38'X19'X8' FALL WAS FOUND IN THE 4 ENTRY OF THE ZELMAN SECTION AT 675'. AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS. ROOF FAILED ABOVE ANCHOR ZONE DUE TO SLIP IN ENGERY SHALE.

November 26, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED AT THE +7975' INTERSECTION IF THE #7 ENTRY OF THE 3RD SOUTH. THIS FALL WAS 36' X 18' X 9'. THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. THE ROOF FAILED ABOVE THE POINT OF ANCHO RAGE AND ALONG A SLICKENSIDE PLAN.

November 12, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OEPRATING A COAL HAULER WHEN HE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN ROADWAY CAUSING HIS HEAD TO STRIKE CANOPY.

November 12, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BELT FRAME AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER ABDOMEN.

October 15, 1997 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLNG UP SLACK IN A CABLE WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LEFT KNEE. STARTED MISSING TIME ON 2-16-98 FOR KNEE SURGERY.

October 13, 1997 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OBSERVING A ROCK BEING PULLED OFF CONT MINER. AS TENSION WAS APPLIED TO NYLON STRAP AROUND ROCK, PIECES OF ROCK BROKE OFF, STRIKING EE.

September 23, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

UNIT WAS PILLER MINING. WHEN #3 SHIELD WAS LOWERED TO ADVANCE ROCK FELL IN PARTIALLY COVERING UP #4 SHIELD.

September 2, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

CREW PULLING 1ST LIFT IN #81 BLOCK AT +4275' OF #9 ENTRY OF 4TH E/34D S UNIT ROCK FELL ON THE MINER AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY STOP SWITH. THIS REQUIRED THAT THE MINER BE EXTRACTED WITH A PULLE E (CRAB) FALL WAS 2O'X10'X5'.

August 29, 1997 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WALKING BEHIND CONTINUOUS MINER AS HE TRAMMED IT INTO POSITION. A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL, STIRKING THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT.

August 13, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OCCURRED AT THE 4700' INTERSECTION OF 7 ENTRY OF THE 4TH 3/3RD SOUTH UNIT. THE FALL OCCURRED AFTER PILLAR EXTRACTION WAS COMPLETE BUT BEFORE THE ROOF SUPPORT SHIELDS COULD BE MOVED. THE FALL WAS 17 1/2 FT WIDE. THE LENGTH AND HEIGHT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.

August 3, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL WAS FOUND IN THE +6 #11 ENTRY ON THE ME INTAKE AIR COURSE FROM THE +4200' TO +4280'. AREA OF FALL: 80' X 19' X OVER 6' HIGH. AREA BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS AND RESUPPORTED WITH TIMBERS PRIOR TO FALL.

July 7, 1997 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EE WAS DRILLING A ROOF BOLT HOLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK THE BACK OF HIS LEFT HAND. LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES TO THE BACK OF EE S LEFT HAND.

June 9, 1997 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL WEDGED DRILL STEEL OUT OF THE HOLE IN ROOF WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN RIGHTSHOULDER.

March 22, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

SECTION WAS RETREAT MINING IN A BLOCK AT +3780 OF #14 ENTRY. BEFORE THEY COULD FINISH THE LIFT, THE INTERSECTION STARTED TAKING WEIGHT. MINER WAS WITHDRAWN BUT BEFOR ALPINE SHIELDS COULD BE WI THDRAWN INTERSECTION POTTED OUT IN FRONT OF SHIELDS. THIS OCCURRED IN 3E/3S SECTION.

January 28, 1997 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CARRYING A PROP, ANOTHER EE STUMBLED AND FELL TOWARDS EE. THE PROP STRUCK AND PINCHED EE'S LEFT LITTLE FINGER. THE FINGER WAS FRACTURED.

January 27, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING PROP & STRAINED LOWER BACK.

1996 · 13 incidents

December 13, 1996 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CUTTING OFF A FLAP OF RUBBER FROM THE CONVEYOR BELT. THE UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT PALM. 2 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE LACERATION

November 9, 1996 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS THROWN INTO THE MINE ROOF BY THE UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF A MATERIAL CAR THAT HE WAS STANDING ON. HE SUFFERED A STRAIN TO HIS NECK STARTED MISSING WORK ON 12-6-96.

September 25, 1996 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION FELL OUT TO HEIGHT OF APPROX. 7 FT LOCATION 78 X CUT OF 3 ENTRY IN THE MAIN EAST RETURN. FALL IS 22'X28'X7'.

September 20, 1996 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN BOTH SHOULDERS WHICH RADIATED TO HIS NECK. STARTED MISSING WORK 9-23-96.

September 19, 1996 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

LOCATION 2 EAST OFF 3RD SOUTH INBY +4180 XCUT IN #6 ENTRY. ROCK FELL ON THE MINER AS IT WAS ADVANCING THE FACE OF THE SECOND LIFT. LENGTH 30', WIDTH 15', THICKNESS 9'.

August 15, 1996 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

LOCATION 1 EAST OFF 3 RD SOUTH UNTI 003 AT 4530 CONTINUOUS MINER PULLING THE FRONT END OF A PILLAR. ROCK FELL ON MINER AS IT EXITED THE LIFT. THE MINING OF THE PILLAR HAD BEEN COMPLETED AND TH E MINER WAS WITHDRAWING. WIDTH 18' THICKNESS 4' TO 6' LENGTH FELL BACK INTO THE LIFT, CANNOT DETERMINE LENGTH.

August 12, 1996 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ON BELT AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

June 8, 1996 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A 6' X 7' DOOR INTO ASCOOP BUCKET. ACCIDENT CLASSIFICATION: HANDLING MATERIALS.

May 2, 1996 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HANDLING A FOAM FILLED TIRED & EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 27, 1996 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DISMONTING FROM SCOOP BY PULLING HISSELF UP AND OUT FROM THE SEAT HE FELT A DEEP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER STARTED MISSING WORK 4-29-96.

March 27, 1996 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING IN RETURN & STEPPED IN HOLE.

March 27, 1996 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS SITTING IN MANBUS EATING LUNCH & A UNIHAULER BACKED INTO MANBUS.

January 16, 1996 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER & A PIECE OF ROCK SPUN OFF DRILL STEEL & STRUCK EE.

1995 · 16 incidents

September 20, 1995 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE WEEKLY EXAMINATION OF THE AIR COURSE. A 60' X 18' X 8' FALL WAS PRESENT IN THE 3ME ENTRY AT APPROX 69 XCUT. THIS AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS. FAILURE OF STRATA ABOVE THE POINT OF ANCHORAGE.

August 17, 1995 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS JUST STARTING TO DRILL A ROOF BOLT HOLE WHEN A PIECE OF SHALE FELL & STRUCK HIS ARMSTARTED MISSING WORK AUGUST 26 1995

July 16, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Arch Of Illinois · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS SPRAYING STOPPING WITH SEALANT & HAD AN ASMATIC REATION TO SPRAY.

June 16, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A PIECE OF ROCK FROM TOP OF CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK SCALED OFF ROOF FALLING AND STRIKING EMPLOYEE'S HAND.

June 7, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING/PULLING POWER CABLE WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN BACK OF HIS LEFT LEG. ACCIDENT CLASSIFICATION: HANDLING MATERIAL

April 19, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HANDLING MATERIAL AND STRAINED HIS LEFT RING FINGER. EE STARTED MISSING WORK 7-13-95.

April 10, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE EXPERIENCED INCREASING BACK PAIN DURING HIS NORMAL WORK ACTIVITIES. HIS NORMAL WORK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LIFTING AND PULLING. HE MAY HAVE AGGRAVATED A PREVIOUS INJURY.

April 3, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE COULD NOT RELATE IT TO ANY SPECIFIC TASK HE HAD PERFORMED DURING HIS SHIFT.

March 31, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE SLIPPED & FELL IN BATHOUSE.

March 20, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Arch Of Illinois · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WHILE IN PERFORMANCE OF HIS NORMAL WORK ACITIVITES (PASSENGER IN A 4 PERSON MANTRIP) SUFFERED AN ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION WHILE BEIGN TRANSPORTED FROM THE 3RD EAST SECTION TO AN OU TBY AREA. EMPLOYEE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT PINCKNEVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AT 8 AM 3-20-95.

March 7, 1995 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

THE 4530 INTERSECTION OF THE 8 ENTRY OF THE 1E/3S UNIT WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE WEAK STRUCTURE ABOVE THE ANCHOR ZONE OF THE EXISTING 6' GLUE BOLTS. THE SECTION MINER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CUTTING DOWN THIS STRATA WHEN IT FAILED. A 17'X15'X 8' SECTION OF IMMEDIATE ROOF IN THIS INTERSECTION FELL DUE TO THE VIBRATION AND MINING OF THIS STRATA BY THE CONTINUOUS MINER.

February 17, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP & MOVED MINER POWER CABLE. EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO INJURY ON 3-6-95. ACCIDENT CLASSIFICATION: HANDLING MATERIAL.

February 1, 1995 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING WEEKLY EXAMINATION OF AIR COURSE. A 90' X19' X 7 1/2 ' FALL WAS PRESENT IN THE 1B ENTRY AT THE +2700 MARK. AREA WAS BOLTED AWITH 60 IN CONVENTIONAL AND 6FT POINT A NCHOR BOLTS. FAILURE OF STRATA ABOVE THE POINT O F ANCHORAGE.

January 14, 1995 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

DAILY EXAMINATION OF ESCAPEWAY FOUND FALL IN #2 ENTRY OF 3RD S ENTRIES AT +3360' LOCATION FAILURE OF STRATA ABOVE THE 48" BOLT ANCHOR ZONE. RESULTED IN A 50' X 18' X 4' FALL. AREA BOLTED WITH 38" CONVENTIONAL BOLTS.

1994 · 25 incidents

December 30, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING CONCRETE PATIO BLOCKS AND ONE FELL, STRIKING HIS RIGHT FOOT. FRACTURED RIGHT GREAT TOE.

December 5, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A 10' X 15' X 6' FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED IN FRONT OF THE VOIST ALPINE SHIELDS IN THE PILLAR LINE OF THE 5 ENTRY OF THE 1E/MN UNIT AT 24 & 15' MARK AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR GOUE BOLTS .

November 30, 1994 IL · Coal MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

A 4'3"X 3'2" X 2 3/4" PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK EE.

October 27, 1994 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPOLOYEE WAS HANDLING BAGS OF ROCK DUST WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

September 28, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A 30' X 18' X 6-1/2' FALL WAS FOUND IN THE #4 ENTRY OF MAIN EAST AT +8350". THE AREA WAS ENERGY SHAL ROOF AND WAS BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR GLUE BOLTS. A SLIP WAS PRESENT IN THE FALL AREA.

September 27, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A SMALL POT OUT WAS FOUND IN 4 ENTRY OF 1E 32 X CUT. 15FT LONG 18 FT WIDE, 2 TO 3 FT THICK AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 30 INCH BOLTS AND A VERY SMALL AREA WAS A BOVE THE ANCHOR ZONE LIMESTONE ROOF WI TH SLIP PRESENT THRU FALL AREA.

September 8, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WASUSING A PRY BAR. PRY BAR SLIPPED, RESULTING IN EE WEIGHT BEING SHIFTED TO HIS LEFT LEG.

August 27, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HOME MADE KNOCKER TO PULL SHAFT. HIS FINGERS BECAME PINCHED BETWEEN KNOCKER AND STRIKE PLATE.

August 24, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING PLATE ON ROOF BOLT AS IT WAS BEING ISNTALLED. ROOF BOLT BENT, PINCHING HIS FINGERS BETWEEN PLATE AND CNAOPY OF BOLTER.

August 22, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

CONTINUOUS MINER WAS OPERATING IN LIFT IN BLOCK 37, ENTRY #4 AT +1800' OF THE WND S UNIT WHEN A SLIP LOCATED JUST INBY THIS LIFT FAILED CAUSING THE CONTINUOUS MINER TO BE COVERED UP. ENTRY WAS BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS.

August 16, 1994 IL · Coal timberman OTHER
Arch Of Illinois · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING TIMBER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS SIDE.

August 10, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING DEMULTIPLEXER COVER AND IT SLIPPED FROM HIS GRASP. STRIKING HIS LEFT THUMB.

August 8, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

ROCK SLID OFF SIDE OF CONTINUOUS MINER AND STRUCK EE ON HAND.

August 6, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISTING BELT SPLICERS WHEN HIS FINGER WAS STRUCK BY A HAMMER.

August 4, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON UNEVEN GROUND AND STRAINED HIS KNEE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT START MISSING WORK UNTIL 1-21-95.

July 19, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE'S HAND WAS STRUCK BY BATTERY LID.

July 1, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE BEGAN MISSING WORK 7-1-94.

June 24, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE KINK FROM WATER HOSE AND KINK SHIFTED PINCHING HIS FINGER IN HOSE.

June 2, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

MINER WAS IN A LIFT IN BLACK #24 @+3150FT OF 2ND 5 UNIT A PIECE OF ROCK FELL HIT THE PANIC BUTTON N LEFT SAIDE OF MINER & DEENERGINZED THE MACHINE BEFORE THE MINER COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE LI FT A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK FELL & TRAPPED THE MINER A 2ND & THEN A 3RD FALL EVENTUALLY KNOCKED THE INBY PROPLINE OUT

April 22, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

A SLIP FELL OUT BETWEEN THE BOTLS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE AT BASE OF NECK AND SHOULDER.

April 4, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2 ENTRY OF THE 2 ND 5 PANEL AT THE 3762. MARK EXTENDING TO 3810 THE FALL WAS 48 FT LONG 18 FT WIDE 8 FT HIGH THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6 FT POINT ANCHOR BOLTS THE RO OF WAS ENERGEY SHALE AND THE STRATA FALLED 2 FT ABOVE THE POINT OF ANCHORAGE.

March 29, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STADING IN 1ST EAST #5 ENTRY AND A SCREW JACK, LEANING AGAINST RIB, FELL OVER STRIKING EE IN CENTER OF BACK.

March 25, 1994 IL · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP & HIT A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY

March 16, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING DRILL STEEL FROM POD WHEN HE STRAINED HIS UPPER BACK.

February 22, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ABOVE THE LEFT EYE BY A SHOVEL HANDLE.

1993 · 18 incidents

December 27, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON THE 2ND 5 PANEL BELT AT #36 X-CUT LATE IN THE 12-8 SHIFT. AN AREA 15' X 18' X 30" HAD FALLEN. THE IMMEDIATE ROOF WAS LIME STONE WHICH WAS BOLTED WITH 30" BOLTS. THE FA LL OCCURRED JUST ABOVE THE POINT OF ANCHORAGE.

December 3, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

A SMALL FALL WAS FOUND IN THE 10ME BETWEEN #34 &35 X-CUTS. FALL WAS 30' X 20' X 7'. AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS. TWO SLIPS WERE PRESENT IN THE AREA. THE IMMEDIATE ROOF WAS ENERG Y SHALE.

November 23, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED BETWEEN #111 & 110 X-CUT OF 3ME ENTRY. FALL IS 20' X 18' X 6'. AREA BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS. THE FALL OCCURRED AT THE POINT OF ANCHORAGE. A SLIP WAS PRESENT IN +6 AREA AND THE IMMEDIATE ROOF WAS ENERGY SHALE.

November 11, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE DRILLING HOLE FOR BOLT, A PIECE OF DEBRIS FELL INTO THE RIGHT EYE. INJURY DAIGNOSED AND TREATED 11-13-93.

November 10, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSERTING A SIX 6 FOOT PAINT ANCHOR BOLT INTO THE ROOF WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND NECK. STARTED MISSING WORK 11-15-93.

November 6, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT IT OCCURRED WHILE CLIMBING UP ON TOP OF THE ROOF BOLTER, TO REACH MATERIALS. STARTED MISSING TIME 11-17-93.

November 1, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING CRIB BLOCKS OUT OF HAULER & HANDING THEM TO THE MEN BUILDING CRIBS. TURNED WITH A THREE FOOT BLOCK & FELT HIS BACK GET TIGHT. STARTED MISSING TIME 11/03/93.

October 16, 1993 IL · Coal superintendent MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

A 1/2'X2'X1 1/2" PIECE OF ROOF ROCK UNEXPECTEDLY FELL FROM BETWEEN THE RIB & THE ROOF BOLT. THISROCK STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO HIS FOREHEAD & NOSE THAT REQUI RED STITCHES.

October 5, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS FOUND DURING WEEKLY EXAMINATION OF 2ND SOUTH ROOMS FALL IS IN LAST X CUT OF ROOM 38 & 39 AT 2050 FALL IS 30 FT X 18FT X 6 1/2FT. AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6 FT POINT ANCHOR BOLTS.

October 2, 1993 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING FOR A BAG OF ROCK DUST WHEN A ROOF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF ON EMPLOYEE'S HJEAD, SHOULDERS, BRUISING LEFT ARM AND CAUSING A LACERATION TO RIGHT FOREARM RESULTING IN 13 STI TCHES.

August 21, 1993 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A HOLE IN ROF, A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT AND LANDED ON THE ROTATION HEAD OF THE BOLTER AND WAS THROWN OFF INTO MOUTHOF INJURED CAUSING A 1 1/2 " LACERATION TO LEFT SIDE OF UPPER LIP. STITCHES REQUIRED.

August 1, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE LAST OPEN X-CUT OF THE #5 ENTRY (+355D) OF THE 1ST SOUTH UNIT. IT IS 25' LONG X 18' WIDE X 6 1/2' HIGH.

May 4, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A CABLE TO HANG IT WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 26, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS THROWN AGAINST A FIRE EXT. CANISTER WHEN HIS MANTRIP (4 SEALER) STRUCK A PARKED MANBUS.

March 19, 1993 IL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING ACROSS A WATER LINE, HE STEPPED DOWN ON A CONCRETE BLOCK AND SLIPPED, TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

February 11, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A WATER HOSE PAST A TAIL PIECE. THE HOSE CAME LOOSE PAST A TAILPIECE. THE HOSE HUNG UP SO HE PULLED HARDER. THE HOSE CAME LOOSE UNEXPECTEDLY, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND HIT H IS LEFT KNEE AGAINST AN 8" X 8" X 8' TIMBER.

February 5, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck against a moving object

HE STARTED MISSING WORK 4-17-93 DUE TO AN 2-5-93 ACCIDENT. HE WAS RIDING IN A MANTRIP WHEN IT HIT A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY. HE WAS THROWN UP INTO THE CANOPY. HIS HEAD STRUCK THE CANOPY.

February 1, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A 5'X4'X4" PIECE OF ROOF SHALE WHILE STANDING IN THE PROP LINE OF THE 2ND SOUTH UNIT (MMU003) THE ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND RIB. THE EMPLOYEE WAS KNOCKED TO THE GROUND AND SUFFERED A CERVICAL NECK STRAIN.

1992 · 20 incidents

December 19, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING TRASH OUTBY AREAS OF 2ND SOUTH HE THREW A 6INX6IN CRIB TIE TOWARDS THE S/R UNAHAULER HIS GLOVE CAUGHT ON THE TIE HIS HAND WAS PULLED WITH THE TIE & CAUGHT BETWEEN THE UNA HAULER & THE TIE

December 19, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANDING ROOF BOLT MATERIAL TO THE ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WHEN A 3' DIAMETER X 1.5" PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM AROUND A ROOF BOLT. THE ROCK CAUGHT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER BETWEEN IT AND THE BOLTER TRAY. INJURY OCCURRED IN RM#14 OF THE MAIN WEST UNIT.

December 15, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED IN ROOM 14 OF MAIN WEST UNTI MMU002 AT THE +100 MARK.THIS LOCATION WAS IN THE LAST OPEN X-CUT.THE FALL EXTENDED INBY APPROX 40'.IT IS 18' WIDE 6' TO 8' HIGH.AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS.

October 14, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING AN OVERCAST PANEL INTO PLACE ON THE OVERCAST ROOF THE PANEL STRAIN HIS RIGHT FOREARM.

September 12, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HOLDING A PROP BETWEEN TWO PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN AN ATTEMPT TO PUSH A UNAHUYLER BATTERY BACK IN PLACE THE PROP KICKED OUT AND CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE PROP AND THE BATTERY.

September 8, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

TOP SECTION OF A DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF THE ROOF AND HIT EMPL RIGHT THUMB.

August 21, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

55061S REACHING OUT TO REMOVE A DRILL STEEL THAT WAS HUNG IN THE ROOF WHEN IT FELL UNEXPECTEDLY AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND RING FINGER.

August 10, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

10613L OCCURRED APPROX. 10' ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE IN THE #25 X-CUT OF THE 5TH MAIN WEST ENTRY. THE FALL EXTENDED FROM +1840' MARK TO +1890. IT IS 50' LONG, 18' WIDE AND APPROX. 12' HIGH. THE ARE 10612 SUPPORTED WITH SUPPLEMENTAL 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS AND 4 CRIBS PRIOR TO THE FALL. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT THE VENTILATION OR THE PASSAGE OF MEN.

August 7, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

54736YEE WAS OPERATING A UNAHULER IN THE MAIN WEST UNIT WHEN IT STRUCK A ROOF BOLT IN A LOW AREA THE CANOPY WAS TORN LOOSE FROM FRAME & A PIECE OF SHARP METAL HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE CHEST CAU 29570A PUNCTURE WOUND 3 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND

June 23, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING A WASHDOWN HOSE IN THE RECLAIM TUNNEL WHEN HE EXPEIENCED A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

June 9, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE ROOF BOLTER HAD JUST BEEN POSITIONED TO INSTALL A ROW OF BELTS.THE ATRS HAD BEEN SET.THE EMPLOYEE MOVED TO HIS WORK POSITION BEFORE THE STAB JACKS HAD BEEN SET.HIS RIGHT FOOT WAS CAUGHT BE TWEEN THE STAB JACK AND THE MINE FLOOR WHEN HIS BUDDY SET THE JACKS.

June 5, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Accident type, without injuries

AT 10:30AM ON 06-05-92 AN UNPLANNED FALL WAS FOUND TO HAVE OCCURRED IN ROOMS 20,21,22 OFF THE 1 ST MAIN WEST.THE FALL EXTENDED THROUGH THE +350 X-CUTS OF THESE ROOMS,INY OF ROOM 20 TO THE 400' X-CUT AND TRHOUGH THE RIGHT X-CUT OF THIS INTERSECTION TOWARDS ROOM 19.THE FALL IS 180' LONG 20' WIDE THE HEIGHT CAN'T BE DETERMINED BUT IS ABOVE THE 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS ANCHOR POINT.VENTIL

May 23, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A TIMBER THAT WAS BEING USED TO PUSH A CONVEYOR GUARD IN PLACE SO THAT IT COULD BE WELDED THE TIMBER KICKED OUT UNDER PRESSURE & STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE

May 14, 1992 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP A MINER WHEN AN APPROX 3 FT CIRCULAR PIECE OF SHALE FELL FROM BETWEEN THE RIB AND BOLT.THE PIECE OF SHALE STRUCK HIS LOWER BACK AND SLID DOWN THE BACK OF H IS LEFT LEG.THIS CAUSED A TWISTING MOTION OF HIS LEFT KNEE.

April 29, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by falling object

EMPL INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT NEXT TO RIGHT RIB AT THE FACE OF #16 RM /447' WHEN A 14" X 28" X 3" PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL OUT IMMEDIATELY BEHIND HIM.ROCK STRUCK EMPL ON NECK & RIGHT SHOULDER.

April 17, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF OLD CONVEYOR CHAIN TO ATTACH A PULL CHAIN TO IT. HE SUFFERED A MINOR STRAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK.

April 13, 1992 IL · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS HELPING POSITION A BATTERY LID ON THE UNAHAULER. HE PUSHED THE LID UNEXPECTEDLY AND SQUEEZED HIS THUMB BETWEEN THE LID AND THE CASE OF THE BATTERY.

March 25, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING APIECE OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PIPE WITH A UTILITY KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED UNEXPECTEDLY AND CUT HIM.

March 6, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF A SCOOP WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE DECK CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE HE STRUCK HIS LOWER BACK ON THE TOP OF THE OPERATOR S SEAT.

January 8, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Of Illinois · Over-exertion in lifting objects

55039FTED AN 8X8X16 SOID CONCRETE BLOCK IN THE MATERIAL YARD. TESTS GIVEN IN AUGUST OF 1992 RESULTED IN LOST TIME.

1991 · 1 incident

November 12, 1991 IL · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch Of Illinois · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A LACERATION OCCURRED TO THE LEFT HAND ON THE PALM SIDE WHILE SKINNING FIBER OPTIC CABLE WITH A UTILITY KNIFE. CONTRACTOR WAS WORKING BY HIMSELF WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

1990 · 1 incident

December 6, 1990 IL · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Of Illinois · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BOLTING STEEL IN RECLAIM TUNNEL EMPL FELL NOT MORE THAN FIVE FEET STRIKING HEAD ON CONCRETE FLOOR OR OTHER STEEL STRUCTURE. IT IS NOT KNOWN IT ANY SAFETY RULE WAS VIOLATED.