Mining Incidents

Deer Run Mine Coal

Patton Mining LLC · Underground
Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1103182

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2012–2026
Latest incident
Apr 2026

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
March 5, 2026 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The IE was moving the miner to the face in entry #3 when we found the IE pinned between the miner tail and the solid rib.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2026 · 8 incidents

April 23, 2026 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was moving oil cans to a pallet when EE pulled a muscle in EE's back.

April 20, 2026 IL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor ELECTRICAL
Patton Mining LLC · Flash burns (electric)

IE was unplugging a VFD power cable when an arc flash occurred.

April 8, 2026 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE had EE's finger smashed between 2 wooden gluts causing a fracture on EE's ring finger.

April 3, 2026 IL · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor OTHER
Patton Mining LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down stairs. Felt a pop in their left knee.

March 26, 2026 IL · Coal miner, nec STRIKING OR BUMPING
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE stepped on a sheet of metal and it flipped off of the step and landed on their foot causing a fracture.

March 18, 2026 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was carrying a top belt roller when EE's foot got stuck in the mud. IE then fell and landed on the roller hurting EE's back.

March 2, 2026 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

IE was pulling line curtain and twisted pulling a muscle in EE's back.

February 26, 2026 IL · Coal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was using a pry bar to unplug a chute when a piece of rock rolled down the pile and hit the pry bar causing the pry bar to come down and smash a finger against the chute. IE received 6 stitches on ring finger.

2025 · 18 incidents

December 4, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was cutting a piece of wood with EE's knife when the blade slipped and cut self. IE received 6 sutures.

November 19, 2025 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Patton Mining LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE stepped from one side of the bolter to the other and the left knee popped while checking the torque on the roof bolts.

November 15, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

IE was strapping down materials on the tool sled when a piece of pipe rolled off the top of the sled and smashed the right thumb causing a fracture.

November 7, 2025 IL · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was assisting another miner with removing the drill rig operator's platform so they could change the drill bit. The IE got a finger pinched between two pieces of chain, resulting in a laceration that required 4 stiches to close up

October 15, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was dropping tubes when the tube bounced off of the ground jamming EE's finger causing a fracture.

September 3, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by powered moving object

IE was trying to get the mesh off the tip of the shield when the shield tip came down and hit IE in the back causing a fracture.

August 21, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Went to change battery on a scoop when the battery slid off of the cribs and hit IE in the knee

July 25, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was using a pry bar when it slipped and smashed THEIR left index finger between the prybar and the miner.

July 22, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE went to connect the bottom drill steel with the top steel when the top drill steel fell from the top and smashed their little finger between the steels.

May 15, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE tripped over a block/debris, fell, and hit EE's head jamming EE's neck.

May 5, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was trying to free the pin on the scoop battery when EE hit EE's finger causing a laceration. IE received 5 sutures.

April 7, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

IE was taking the dust feed hose off of the pod duster and when they unhooked it, it whipped around and struck them.

April 7, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was taking the dust feed hose off of the pod duster and when they unhooked it, it whipped around and struck them.

March 27, 2025 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was trying to sit back down in the dog box of a mantrip after sticking their head out the back. When IE brought their head back in, they caught their right ear on something and caused a laceration to the right ear.

March 2, 2025 IL · Coal FIRE
Patton Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

On the pre-shift examination for the oncoming 3rd shift, the examiner discovered evidence of a heating event in the vicinity of xc 26. The operator was able to contain the condition by loading it on the belt and sending it out of the mine.

February 17, 2025 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE slipped on a shield toe carrying a PMCR and fell hurting their back.

2024 · 29 incidents

December 19, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Allegedly a rock fell out of the face in entry #4 and hit IE in the shoulder knocking IE to the ground. IE landed on a rock and injured their knee.

December 16, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

The Headgate drum on the shear threw a rock out that hit IE on the back of left ankle.

November 13, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A piece of track pinched IE's finger against the pan line.

November 2, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was standing next to a piece of plastic pipe so it would not hit a truck that was by the slope drive. The pipe got caught on something in the slope and when it broke free the pipe hit swept IE off of EE's feet. IE received 6 sutures on EE's bottom lip.

October 31, 2024 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was connecting the 2 drill steels and the steels got in a bind. IE hit the rotation level to get the two steels together and the bottom steel slipped off the top steel and hit IE in the nose.

October 18, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was lifting a 4" slick line up to hand it when EE heard EE's shoulder pop. IE never missed a day of work till 10/28/2024

October 16, 2024 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Torching out bolt off of a screen. The melted plastic popped. Sending a piece behind EE's glasses and striking EE in the eye. Had to get eye drops in eye.

October 8, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was cutting down wire mesh. The mesh fell and cut IE on the forearm. IE received 5 sutures.

September 19, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

They were reeling up the cable slack on the bolter when the cable got tight and hit IE in the legs causing EE to fall to the ground hurting their back.

August 21, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE was pulling dust hose and tripped over curtain/mesh and fell causing a fracture in EE's ankle.

August 14, 2024 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in entry #1 approximately 105 feet inby the intersection of crosscut 128 in the south mains.

July 31, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was hanging cable on a rib when IE felt a pop in right leg near the groin.

July 30, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was dropping belt structure when the belt rail fell and hit the belt. The rail landed on the IE left foot causing a contusion.

July 9, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was stepping down from the bolter and sprained foot.

June 7, 2024 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped getting out of bobcat. Caught self with left foot causing strain to EE's middle back and left knee

May 31, 2024 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE had hand full of tools and when IE went to set them down, the grinder turned on and cut IE's hand. IE received sutures.

May 31, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was lifting a ventilation tube and tore bicep.

May 22, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

A piece of metal came off of the pick hammer when IE was changing miner bits. IE received 2 sutures

May 22, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

cutting the sleeve back on the trunk line when the knife slipped and cut EE's wrist. IE received 6 sutures.

April 8, 2024 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was lifting water pipe when the shut off valve slide off of the pipe. IE tried to catch the shut off valve and the valve hit IE arm against the belt structure causing a laceration. IE received 4 stitches.

March 20, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was loading the arm of the bolter with roof bolts when they felt a pain in their back.

March 15, 2024 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was moving belt structure when IE felt a pain in IE's back.

February 19, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was assisting other miners building a solid block stopping at XC 16 between entries 1 and 2 in HG 7. The wall was about 10 feet high when it started to fall. IE jumped out of the way and a block hit EE's right ankle causing a contusion.

February 19, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was working on the solid block stopping at XC 16 between entries 1 and 2 in HG 7. The wall was about 10 feet high when it started to fall over. IE was struck by block on lower left leg and received 3 sutures.

February 19, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was assisting other miners build a solid block stopping at XC 16 between entries 1and 2 in HG 7. The wall was about 10 feet high when it started to fall over. IE had back turned to the wall getting another block when the wall fell. IE was struck by block on lower right leg causing a contusion.

February 6, 2024 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured Employee and IE's buddy were taking bolter outby to wash. IE was taking bolter slack off rib when bolter cable got tight it jerked IE's arm. Causing IE forearm to swell and burn.

January 29, 2024 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was using a 4' wrench to put up a cable bolt when the wrench shifted and came out of the drill chuck and hit IE in the forehead causing a laceration which needed 5 sutures.

January 3, 2024 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was walking to truck, stepped on a piece of coal, and twisted EE's ankle.

2023 · 31 incidents

December 4, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE slipped on a relay bar on the long wall face and EE's knee popped.

November 7, 2023 IL · Coal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

Operator was hauling jacks and shields with semi and lowboy. Upon arrival to mine in preparation for unloading they unsecured the jacks and one came at them pinning their leg to the ground. Truck and trailer where on level ground, jack was placed on cribs when loaded.

October 26, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting a zip tie and the knife went thru the zip tie and cut IE's finger. IE received 3 sutures.

October 17, 2023 IL · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Removing belt structure when a belt rail dropped and hit their knee causing a bruise. Employee first day off work was 10/27/2023.

October 7, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting belt with a knife. When knife came free, Injured Employee struck their other hand. Resulting in 6 stitches.

September 19, 2023 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

moving feeder when a roof jack extension fell off of the feeder and hit IE on the shoulder. Employee never missed a day of work until 9/26/2023.

September 8, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was cutting banding when IE's hand came down on another piece of banding causing a laceration. IE's first day missed was on 09/15/2023.

September 5, 2023 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tightening bolts on a gear case and hurt upper back. Employee's first day off of work was on 09/11/2023.

August 30, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

A piece of rock fell from the top, hit the drum of the shear, and a piece of rock hit the IE in the mouth causing a laceration, IE received 7 sutures.

August 29, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling water hose up the slope and felt a pop in EE's shoulder

August 23, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

IE had hand on the back of the crib tie when another employee threw a crib tie smashing it between the crib IE was holding. IE received sutures.

August 22, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ie was lifting water line and felt a pop in EE's right elbow.

August 19, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up an oxygen bottle and sprained EE's shoulder.

August 11, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Moving crib ties and IE felt EE's back popped. Accident was reported on O8/17/2023.

August 1, 2023 IL · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Banding belt structure when a piece of banding cut their arm. IE received 5 sutures.

July 29, 2023 IL · Coal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Trying to clear structure from under 25X. IE was getting in 25X and a rail Struck their hand while closing the door.

July 25, 2023 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

driving emu on beltline, got poked in eye by white wire

July 11, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Unrolling 3 inch poly pipe using the IT62. Was hooking the chains up to the rolls, there was a burr on the forks that cut left forearm. Received 5 sutures

June 21, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

IE was bending mesh with a partner when their shoulder popped. IE worked through 06/26/2023. IE first day off was on 06/27/2023.

May 24, 2023 IL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Truck driver stepped down off the low boy trailer and stepped on to some chains that they had thrown off the trailer and twisted an ankle.

May 23, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was taking mono rail down when it spun on EE hitting EE's ankle causing a contusion.

May 18, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was building a kennedy wall when back started hurting. Dr. told IE to take some days off.

May 18, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE hit EE's finger with a hammer when capping in a crib tie causing a fracture.

May 10, 2023 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

Using a hammer to put a miner chain back together when a piece of metal came off the chain and hit IE in the forehead. IE received 1 suture.

April 27, 2023 IL · Coal belt vulcanizer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was vulcanizing on the dry refuse belt and when cutting the belt the knife slipped and contacted their right calf resulting in a laceration requiring 5 sutures.

April 19, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was putting a 6 foot roof bolt up when EE's shoulder popped.

April 11, 2023 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was working on the surface belt and stepped wrong twisting an ankle causing a fracture. Employee finished the shift and worked the next day. IE was scheduled the next 4 days off and went to Dr. on 04/17/2023 and found out they had a fracture.

April 4, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was moving shear cable across the long wall face when IE slipped on the shield toes twisting their ankle.

February 24, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was getting a 4 foot extension to add to the starter steel when the starter steel came out of the hole and hit IE left hand causing a fracture.

February 11, 2023 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE slipped in the mud at the longwall face and fell on a relay bar. IE was carrying a horizontal pin and EE fractured EE's finger when EE smashed EE's finger between the pin and the relay bar.

January 9, 2023 IL · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was hammering a knife valve closed when the hammer deflected off of the valve and struck IE finger causing a fracture. IE never missed a day of work and did not get x-rays until 1/23/2023.

2022 · 32 incidents

December 8, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was hanging line curtain when a piece of slate fell from the top and hit IE in the arm.

November 3, 2022 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Mine manager found a roof fall in Headgate return in entry #2 at xc 53 which compromised a stopping between entry 1 and 2.

September 27, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

IE was holding a ball peen hammer trying to knock a pin on the ATRS when the coworker swung hammer hitting the ball been hammer a piece of metal came off the hammer and went into the IE arm.

September 23, 2022 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

IE was using the jaws of life and the cleat broke hitting IE in the nose fracturing it.

September 12, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was using a chain binder and the binder slipped out of IE hand hitting the IE. IE strained back and neck when IE moved to get out of the way.

August 23, 2022 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

IE was ratchet strapping the flinger duster to the scoop when the hook slipped off the duster and struck IE in the face. IE received sutures.

August 12, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was trying to get the razor blade out of EE's knife. The blade was stuck and when it broke lose the razor cut EE's thigh. IE received 3 sutures.

July 28, 2022 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Walking on shield toes and slipped hurting their back.

July 16, 2022 IL · Coal belt vulcanizer DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Patton Mining LLC · Contact with heat

Employee was performing belt work on the surface when EE began to have symptoms of heat exhaustion.

July 13, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

IE was stacking monorails on the trailer when it slid out of IE's hand smashing ring finger

June 28, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

IE was tossing belt rails when IE's hand hit the belt and the belt rail hit IE's hand against the belt causing a laceration which needed 5 sutures.

June 7, 2022 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

IE put hand on the pan line to brace themselves and a piece of coal came off the shear head hitting finger on the pan line causing a fracture.

June 6, 2022 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE slipped in the mud and hurt their back. *First day missed was 6/14/2022.

June 5, 2022 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking at the #5 Head Gate belt conveyor head roller and stepped onto a rock and experienced pain in the right foot.

June 4, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE put a bundle of plates on IE's partners tray, and put IE's hand on top of the fan to brace self. The EE rib pinning just finished putting in the rib bolt and when EE tilted the arm of the bolter back to the normal position the drill steel tray on the arm of the bolter hit IE's hand while it was on the fan causing a fracture on IE ring finger.

June 2, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE put a roof bolt in the top and when IE went to put the bolt in the chuck of the bolter the plate on the bolt slid down the roof bolt and cut EE's forearm. IE received 4 sutures.

May 17, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE was raking at belt head, turned sideways, and felt EE's knee pop.

April 19, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was spreading the forks on the Mega-Trac and felt a pop in EE's stomach. The IE never missed a day of work until 05/11/2022. IE went to go have hernia surgery.

April 14, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

IE was taking down belt chain that was on the belt hangers when the chain swung around and hit IE in the mouth chipping IE front tooth.

April 4, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was building the take up for HG3 drive and when IE went to set the rails for the take up, the rails slid on the bobcat smashing IE's thumb. IE received sutures.

March 15, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IE stepped wrong off of a concrete pad spraining ankle.

March 14, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was carrying belt structure and got foot caught between rollers and fell spraining ankle.

March 13, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

IE was pulling on a winch rope when it broke loose and IE fell back into the ramp pan. IE received 8 sutures.

February 24, 2022 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee hit head in the cab of the dozer when the coal gave way by the feeder causing the dozer to go into the feeder. Employee received sutures.

February 17, 2022 IL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing down from a D10 dozer and EE's foot slipped on the ice covered step. Both of EE's hands were on the hand rails and EE's shoulder popped from hanging on the hand rails when their foot slipped.

February 17, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against a moving object

IE tried lowering a shield that was metal bound with another shield. IE was standing on the feet of the shield and when the shield broke free it bounced and IE hit IE's head off the top of the shield hurting back. Accident Report was not filled out until 3-14-2022. IE worked from the date of the accident until 3-14-22.

February 11, 2022 IL · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was using channel locks to hold a piece of channel for another miner who was using a welder. The channel fell and hit the IE right thumb, causing a fracture.

January 20, 2022 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was assisting with the installation of a pulley on the surface refuse belt. The pulley became bound up and a telehandler was being used to maneuver the pulley as to align the bolt holes. The pulley broke loose from the bolt that had been installed and shifted, striking the EE in the face.

January 7, 2022 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IE was putting miner parts on a pallet when IE felt something pop in lower abdomen. The IE had hernia surgery on 03/09/2022. The employee never missed a day of work from the accident to the surgery.

January 6, 2022 IL · Coal miner, nec MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

IE was drilling a hole, the starter steel got stuck in the top, and when they went to get another steel the starter steel fell from the top. The steel bounced off the drill pod and hit the IE on the forearm/wrist causing a hairline fracture.

2021 · 21 incidents

December 13, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Carrying a 72 inch top roller, tripped on a concrete block, and the roller smashed IE's thumb against the belt structure trailer.

December 2, 2021 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

IE was restacking belt rails when one belt rail slid off the pile and cut the end of a finger off at the first joint. The hand was on another belt rail when it got hit by the other belt rail.

November 16, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

IE was running the shear when the drum of the shear threw a rock and hit employee on the chin.

October 9, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

Operating a scoop heading inby battery first hauling cribbing. Scraped rib hit a rib strap that came into operators cab. Hitting I.E. in the right foot.

October 6, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

IE was crawling into the shield to set it when EE accidentally hit the pressure bleeding valve on the pressure whip line. The line shot back striking IE in the nose causing a fracture.

September 26, 2021 IL · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking backwards from the forklift after putting a chain on the tugger and tripped over a crib tie. EE landed on the right hand/wrist and ended up with a fractured wrist.

September 14, 2021 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

changing bits on shear, rock fell smashing right pinky finger

September 4, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Pulling on a hose in the mud, slipped, and fell landing on shoulder.

August 27, 2021 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Getting down from the back of the truck and EE's foot slipped off the back of the bumper causing EE to fall on their left shoulder.

August 22, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got crib mix in boot and received burns on top of EE's foot.

August 5, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee went for carpal tunnel surgery on 04/06/2022

July 16, 2021 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking back to the truck and tripped over EE's own feet. When EE was falling EE put out EE's hand to catch self and ended up breaking a bone in EE's hand.

July 12, 2021 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting up bacon straps when EE's steel plugged and when EE pulled the steel out the bacon strap feel and hit EE on the head.

July 7, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was standing on the DMU jack plate and the FCT was moving when the guarding on the sprocket car went over employee's foot.

June 30, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unhooking dust hose from the pod duster, EE did not realize that there was pressure still on the hose, and the end of the hose hit EE in the face.

June 8, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling a hose on the pod duster and heard a pop in EE's shoulder.

June 3, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was drilling a hole and the steel was stuck in the top when EE realized had lost suction. EE put hand over the chuck to feel if had suction when the steel fell out of the hole had hit EE's hand causing a fracture.

April 7, 2021 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

a repairman was greasing the hopper on the FCT next to the landing on the DMU. The miner was backing up and the tail of the miner hit the hopper causing the hopper to move and pinched the repairman foot between the tire of the FCT and the railing of the DMU.

March 16, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling belt structure when the belt rail fell and landed on EE's left foot right above the metatarsal causing a fracture.

March 3, 2021 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Pulling shields up when some dust fell from the top and got in EE's eye. EE was prescribed with eye drops.

February 10, 2021 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was working on the belt line, a 2" deluge line hit employee on the head on 2/10/2021. Was seen and released by a doctor on the same day. Had a follow up with family doctor on 2/15/2021 and was removed from work.

2020 · 9 incidents

November 13, 2020 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 11/13/20 employee slipped on the stairs in the prep plant and went to catch self hurting shoulder. Employee never a missed a day of work until 7/8/2021 when employee had shoulder surgery.

October 29, 2020 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

On September 23 2020 employee hurt shoulder when taking out a water line from a tank on the water car and continued to work to October 28 2020. On October 29 2020 employee is having surgery done on the shoulder.

October 27, 2020 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was changing bits when a piece of rock from the corner of the face hit employee's hand that was on the head of the shear.

October 26, 2020 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

A piece of shale and coal fell from the longwall face bounced off of the chain and hit employee on the left foot.

October 26, 2020 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was putting a pin on the anti topple jack and employee pushed the jack out to line up with the hole when it smashed employee's finger.

September 4, 2020 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Stacking crib butts above their head and some wood chips fell down behind glasses and got in left eye.

July 22, 2020 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a utility knife to cut a plastic tie and the knife went through the tie and cut the employee on the left lower leg. EE received 5 stitches.

January 24, 2020 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was holding up connecting links so they didn't get fouled up and got the tip of EE's finger pinched.

2019 · 2 incidents

August 13, 2019 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

During our weekly exam, the fire boss discovered a roof fall in the #1 Entry (Return), 4 Head gate, at XC 49.

February 15, 2019 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee, was splicing car cable, using employee's utility knife pulling it towards self instead away from self. Employee received three stitches as a result of this accident to index finger on left hand.

2018 · 1 incident

August 11, 2018 IL · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting out of the Security vehicle and felt something give in EE's right hip area.

2017 · 2 incidents

August 24, 2017 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Trying to pull a thread out of a nut and cut finger and received 10 sutures.

June 14, 2017 IL · Coal brattice man/worker FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

The miner was lowering and moving a vertical Kennedy Stopping Panel when a small piece of top fell striking employee on the right side of employee's face (employee's cheek) beside of employee's nose.

2015 · 4 incidents

March 26, 2015 IL · Coal FIRE
Patton Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

AMS operator saw on the monitor that CO levels were over the spontaneous combustion plan at the mine.

February 8, 2015 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the tailgate panel #4 travelway at 9:27pm. The fall was located at 61 crosscut intersection. The fall measured approx. 20 feet long and 10 feet in height. The fall had initially been bolted with 8' torque tension bolts. The limestone typically present in the anchorage zone of 8' bolt had thinned out in this area.

2014 · 17 incidents

December 10, 2014 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

While troubleshooting an oil leak on a can setter, employee moved a line and line exploded injecting oil into his index finer on right hand.

December 8, 2014 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While cleaning around a broken shear pin, a rock fell smashing employee's little finger on left hand.

December 8, 2014 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While unhooking rope, hook swung around and caught employee between the index and middle finger.

December 5, 2014 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While cleaning off the top of the miner, a rock hit employee on his right foot.

November 9, 2014 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent down to remove rock and felt pain in back. First day missed was 11/17/14.

September 29, 2014 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While loading 42 inch top rollers employee smashed thumb.

September 19, 2014 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While loading trash onto a trailer, a 2x2 board slipped and pinned employees leg inside cab of bobcat.

September 18, 2014 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Rock hit employees hand while he was walking the pan line.

September 2, 2014 IL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While tightening the tension spring on an airlock door, bar slipped causing tension dowel to spring back, smashing employees left index finger.

July 9, 2014 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While employee was resting his arm on the miner, piece of rock fell hitting his right arm and thumb.

May 15, 2014 IL · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing oil, employee stepped in hole twisting left knee. First day missed was 11/4/14.

April 17, 2014 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was spreading loop on choker he popped his right shoulder.

February 26, 2014 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was freeing up mesh on the bolter and slipped, falling on the bolter. Employee returned to work with no restriction after seeing regular physician.

February 11, 2014 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking to the face of Longwall, employee fell hitting right knee causing laceration that required stitches.

February 10, 2014 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Fall from machine

While on roof bolter, employee stepped out, lost balance and fell from bolter twisting knee and hitting back of foot.

2013 · 19 incidents

December 3, 2013 IL · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While working on the roof bolter, employee got fingers caught in boom cylinder and drill body chain mount. Boom came down and severed 3 fingers on right hand.

November 22, 2013 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A piece of rock hit employee on the thumb.

November 11, 2013 IL · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While clearing himself from pathway of buggy cable, operator turned on buggy and the cable caught employees' leg and flipped him.

November 8, 2013 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the longwall Panel 2 belt line in 2 Headgate at 7:50 AM. The fall was located between 89 and 90 crosscuts. The fall measured approximately 50 feet long and 7 feet in height. The fall area had initially been bolted with 6' torque tension bolts. The limestone typically present in the anchorage zone of a 6' bolt had thinned out in this area.

September 28, 2013 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Crew was advancing shield. Top rolled off shield onto mesh and the boat winch spun free. The handle hit employee in the face.

August 15, 2013 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While placing a restraining clamp on shelf in warehouse, employee pulled lower back. First day employee missed work was 9/21/13.

July 15, 2013 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While pulling an angle bracket out of mesh, bracket twisted and cut the employee on the left arm.

June 20, 2013 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was struck on left hand by hammer while hammering on winch rope hook.

June 15, 2013 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was filling duster with hose when it got plugged. Once the hose was cleared, employee was hit with hose.

May 2, 2013 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Roof bolter started drilling a hole when drill steel bent and struck him in the head causing him to fall from the bolter.

April 24, 2013 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking off the longwall face and twisted his left knee.

April 3, 2013 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

While moving cable, hanger broke striking employee in the mouth.

March 21, 2013 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Patton Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was taking out structure to set tailpiece. He stepped on the forks of a bobcat that was sitting there (forks were on the ground) and rolled his right ankle. First day missed was 6/5/14.

March 15, 2013 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While taking down metal stopping, employee caught finger in groove of stopping.

February 19, 2013 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

While replacing a bit on the shear, hammer broke striking employee in right hand.

February 13, 2013 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in hole twisting left knee.

February 12, 2013 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by flying object

While running the shearer, the head kicked up rock striking employee in the mouth.

February 2, 2013 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing bits on the shear a foreign object possibly entered the middle knuckle of left hand causing infection.

January 25, 2013 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual was cutting strap and struck his wrist with a utility knife causing laceration.

2012 · 6 incidents

December 11, 2012 IL · Coal headgate operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While carrying a gear, employee stumbled smashing finger under gear.

November 29, 2012 IL · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Operator was changing bits when a piece of rock fell striking operator on top of the head.

October 11, 2012 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing under a longwall shield cleaning rocks from the walkway when an emulsion hose ruptured striking him in the right leg, right arm and right side of face (including eye).

September 24, 2012 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee cut weld to release discharge. As discharge released, employees feet/legs were pinned between I-beam and discharge.

September 5, 2012 IL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Loading supplies onto a bolter pinching hand between the thumb and finger.

July 30, 2012 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Mining LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a roof bolt for a shaft in a coil of plastic pipe 1 1/2" X 500' as pipe was being uncoiled the roof bolt came out and struck employee in the nose.