Mining Incidents

#9a Mine Coal

Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Underground
Controlled by James River Coal Company
Kimper, Pike County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1515993

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
48
Years on record
1987–1998
Latest incident
Oct 1998
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
2000 Q1 0 0 0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

48 on file

1998 · 3 incidents

October 20, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP BOTTOM BELT STRUCTURE & FELT PAIN IN BACK.

July 17, 1998 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO TIE SHOES IN BATH HOUSE. FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS BACK AND EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN.

1997 · 3 incidents

October 10, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

ON 10-10-97 EE BUMPED HIS KNEE ON A FLAT CAR WHILE HELPING TO UNLOAD TIMBERS, HE DID NOT MISS WORK OR RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTILO 10-13-97.

July 29, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

THE WASH DOWN HOSE ON THE MINER ACCIDENTLY WAS TURNED ON WHICH THREW A PIECE OF ROCK STICKING RIGHT EYE.

May 12, 1997 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Fall from ladders

EE EXITED THE BUILDING, STEPPED DOWN TO CHECK A FAN, THE HOPPER HORN SOUNDED, HE TURNED TO STOP AND SLIPPED-FELL ON STEP. IT HAD RAINED AND STEPHAD MUD AND GRAVEL OVER ON IT.

1996 · 5 incidents

December 15, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

THE FOREMAN WHILE DOING HIS PRESHIFT FOR HIS 3RD SHIFT FOUND A FALL IN THE BELT LINE ENTRY. THE FALL WAS 18 FT WIDE 160 FT LONG AND 6-9 FT. THICK. THE FALL WAS LOCATED 1 BREAK OUTBY SPAD NO 44 -15 & EXTENDED TO THE FACE 1 BREAK INBY SPAD.

December 3, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL, HIT A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL & BOUNCED STRIKING EE IN MOUTH CHIPPING A TOOTH.

October 21, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

FOREMAN DISCOVERED A FALL OF ROOF IN THE NO. 7 ENTRY 1 1/2 BREAKS BACK FROM THE FACE ON THE 002 MMU. THE AREA WAS DANGERED OFF ADDITIONAL SUPPORT ADDED ADN THE SECTION MOVED TO A LOCATION AWA Y FROM THE AREA. ALSO MSHA AND KY DEPT MINES AND MINERALS WERE NOTIFIED.

August 30, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING 8' ROOF BOLT, HE BEGAN TO SPIN THE BOLT AS HE WAS PUSHING IT INTO THE HOLE WITH THE ROOF BOLTER. THE ROOF BOLT BENT WHILE SPINNING & STRUCK EE'S RIGHT ARM & WRIST.

February 29, 1996 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS JACKING UP A TAILPIECE TO BE BLOCKED WHEN THE JACK BAR SLIPPED STRIKING HIM IN AND AROUND HIS RIGHT EYE, CAUSING LACEATIONS AROUND HIS RIGHT EYE AND CHEEK.

1995 · 5 incidents

September 11, 1995 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS FLOATING MINER OPERATOR OUT FOR DINNER HE BACKED THE MINER UP TO EVALUATE THE ROOF WHEN HE DID THIS HE WAS LOOKING TOWARD THE FACE OF A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS ( I6" THICK &24' SQUARE) BEHIND HIM STRIKING HIS LEFT SIDE & LANDING ON HIS LEFT FOOT

August 4, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING TOP & SIDE OF EE'S LEFT FOOT. THE ROCK HAD A SHARP EDGE THAT CUT HIS BOOT (RUBBER) CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION THAT REQUIRED STITCHES WHEN TREATED.

March 23, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL CAUSING AN AVULSION ON HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER.

March 8, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING TO MOVE BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGER TILTED OFF BLOCKING, CATCHING HIS RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN CHARGER, BLOCK & BOTTOM.

March 4, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STARTING TO DRILL A HOLE FOR INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS MOUTH & BUSTING HIS LIP.

1994 · 3 incidents

August 18, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED STARTED TO INSERT ROOF BOLT INTO HOLE A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL-MASHED AND CUT THUMB OF RIGHT HAND.

April 15, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CHANGING BITS IN MINER & STRUCK HIS THUMB OF LEFT HAND WITH HAMMER BREAKING IT HAPPENED FRI 04-15-94 RETURNED TO WORK MON 04-18-94 NO LOST TIME

January 6, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS MOVING BUGGY ANCOR. FELT PAIN IN LEFT SIDE OF BACK. DID NOT GO TO DR. UNTIL 1-7-94. CAME BACK WORKED 7TH, 10TH, 11TH, 12TH, 13TH, OUTSIDE RESTRICTED DUTY, WENT BACK UNDERGROUND 1-1 4-94. DID NOT MISS ANY WORK UNTIL 1-17-94.

1993 · 5 incidents

December 10, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS SAWING TIMBER WITH BOW SAW, SLIPPED AND CUT MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

October 20, 1993 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK DUSTING WAS BEING DONE WHEN A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND THAT WAS NOT PRESENT IN WEEKLY INSPECTION ON 10/15/93. FALL IS LOCATED IN RETURN 40 TO 50 FT. OUT BY SPAD #Z96 IN #1 ENTRY. FALL IS DUE TO DETERIATION OF ROOF. FALL IS 3 TO 4 FT. THICK & 20 FT. WIDE & 50 FT. LONG.

October 20, 1993 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK DUSTING WAS BEING DONE WHEN A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND THAT WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN WEEKLY INSPECTION WAS DONE 10/15/93. FALL WAS 1/2 BREAK INBY & 1/2 OUTBY SPAD #176 IN #1 ENTRY OF THE RETURN. FALL WAS DUE TO DETERIATION OF ROOF. FALL IS 4 TO 6 FT. THICK & 20 FT. WIDE & 90 FT. LONG.

October 4, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ASISTING IN SETTING OF TAILPIECE DURING BELTMOVE THE CHAIN WHICH TAILPIECE WAS BEING PULLED WITH BROKE AND STRUCK INJURED ON THE LEFT KNEE.

April 12, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING INJURED IN THE HEAD.

1992 · 2 incidents

October 8, 1992 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY APPROX., BREAK INBY SPAD #984. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 7' THICK AND APPROX. 20' X 30'. FALL OCCURRED AFTER BELT HAD BEEN PULLED BACK & BELT TIMBERS AHD BEEN REMOVED. AFTER TIMBERS WERE REMOVED TOP WALKED ABOUT 20 MIN & THEN FELL.

May 29, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE, A RIB ROLLED OFF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT SIDE (HIP AREA). THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 2-27-92 AND EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK OR GO TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL 5-29-92.

1991 · 12 incidents

December 2, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #1 AND #2 RETURN ENTRIES APPROX. 1200 FEET OFF OF 002 SECTION. THIS FALL WAS LOCATED 1 BREAK OUTBY SPAD NO. 1006 IN NO. 1 ENTRY AND 1 BREAK OUTBY SPA D NO. 1005 IN THE NO. 2 ENTRY. THIS FALL WAS APPROX. 60" THICK AND APPROX. 20' X 20'.

September 15, 1991 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE CONVEYOR CHAIN BECAME STUCK ON THE MINER AND THREE EMPLOYEES WORKED ON IT IN ORDER TO FREE IT. WHEN THE MINER OPERATOR TRIED THE CONVEYOR TO SEE IF IT WAS FREE IT JUMPED OUT OF THE CONVEYO R AND STRUCK HIM IN HIS RIGHT SIDE. EE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK UNTIL 10-21-91. HE SAID HE SNEEZED AND HIS RIGHT SIDE BEGAN TO HURT HIM.

August 9, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN OUR #1 BLEEDER ENTRY GOING TO EP #6. THIS FALL IS LOCATED 2 CROSSCUTS INBY SURVEY STATION 2121 AND MEASURES APPROX. 18'X20'X5'. THIS FALL OCCURRED BETWEE N OUR WEEKLY EXAMINATION OF 8-2-91 AND 8-9-91. THERE WERE NO EQUIPMENT OR PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT.

May 2, 1991 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

THE MEN, ON THE 001 SECTION, HAD GOTTEN INT HE BUCKET OF THE S&S SCOOP TO TRAVEL 8 CROSSCUTS TO THE TRACK ENTRY. THE OPERATOR OF THE SCOOP WATCHED TO SEE THAT ALL MEN HAD LOADED AND SAT DOWN, AS HE TURNED HIS HEAD AND STARTED TO THE TRACK, ONE MAN REMEBERED THAT HE HAD FORGOTTEN HIS DINNER BUCKET AND RAISED UP TO GET IT. WHEN HE RAISED UP HIS HEAD STRUCK A CABLE BOARD. (2 HEADER

April 23, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BEHIND THE MINER OPERATOR (OPERATING A REMOTE MINER) ALONG THE RIGHT RIB OF THE #3 ENTRY ON THE 001 WORKING SECTION. A PIECE OF SLATE FELL (APPROX. 30" X 24" X 3") BETWEEN THE RIB AND THE 48" RESIN GROUTED ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT ARM AND SIDE.

March 22, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE REUTRN OF AIR COURSE OFF 002 SECTION. THIS ROOF FALL OCCURRED BETWEEN THE WEEKLY EXAMINATIONS OF 3-22-91 AND 3-29-91. THIS ROOF FALL IS LOCATED IN T HE 151 ST INTERSECTION IN THE #3 ENTRY, IT MEASURED APPROX 20'X20'X5'. NO EQUIPMENT OR PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT.

March 5, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIOANL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY OF THE 002 SECTION. THIS FALL WAS LOADED INT EH INTERSECTION 1 BREAK INBY SPAD #2179. THE REASONS FOR THIS FALL WERE LAMINATED SHALE ROOF AND AND A COAL RIDER APPROX. 5 1/2' ABOVE THE COAL BED. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPORTED WITH 48" RESIN GROUTED RODS.

February 21, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNITNETIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 002 SECTION MEASURING APPROX. 17X24X5. THIS ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE INTERSECTION 80FT INBY SPAD 2190 THE REASONS FOR THIS FALL WERE PRESENCE OF A CO AL RIDER 6INCH THICK LOCATED APPROX. 5 FT ABOVE THE COAL BED AND LAMINATED SHALE ROOF 48 INCH RESIN GROUTED RODS WERE BEING INSTALLED.

February 21, 1991 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED ON THE 002 SECTION MEASURING APPROX 18FTX21FTX5FT THIS ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE INTERSECTION AT SPAD#2190 REASON FOR THIS FALL WAS THE PRESENCE OF A 6IN COA L RIDER APPROX 5FT ABOVE THE COAL BED & LAMINATED SHALE ROOF 48IN RESIN GROUT ED RODS WERE BEING INSTALLED

January 9, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LYING ON THE MINE FLOOR ON HIS LEFT SIDE WORKING ON THE STAB JACK ON A FLETCHER ROOF BOLTER A SMALL PIECE OF SLATE (4INX4INX1/2IN)FELL FROM THE ROOF & STRUCK HIS RT EAR

January 3, 1991 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

MINER OPERATOR WAS STANDING, HOLDING THE REMOTE CONTROL BOX, AND TRAMMING THE MINER. A PIECE OF SLATE (APPROX. 8"X14"X1"0 FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF HIS LEFT HAND.

January 1, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

QUIT WORKING BECAUSE OF AUTO ACCIDENT

1990 · 2 incidents

August 20, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 002 SECTION,EMPL GOING BACK TO POWER CENTER IN #4 ENTRY.BUGGY WAS LEAVING THE MINER GOING TO FEEDER WHEN IT CAUGHT ROOF BOLTER CABLE WHICH WAS HUNG FROM ROOF ON CABLE BOARDS.THE RB CABLE ST RUCK EMPL ACROSS CHEST AND THREW HIM AGAINST COAL RIB.COAL HEIGHT-60".

April 12, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME PLACED HIS LET HAND ON THE BACK OF THE SCOOP DIPPER WHILE HE WAS TALKING TO I NAME I NAME HAD JUST GOTTEN IN THE SCOOP TO TRAM IT ACROSS THE SECTION & WHEN HE ENGAGED INJECTOR LEVER THE INJECTOR CAUGHT I NAME LEFT RING & MIDDLE FINGERS BETWEEN IT & THE BACK OF THE SCOOP DIPPER

1989 · 2 incidents

March 3, 1989 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

NEAR THE END OF THE SHIFT I NAME & I NAME WERE MOGVGING A BATTERY MOTOR & SUPPLY WHEN THE SUPPLY CAR CAME OFF THE TRACK WHEN THEY WERE TRYING TO PUT THE SUPPLY CAR BACK ON THE TRACK THE JACK S LIPPED ALLOWING THE SUPPLY CAR TO FALL CATCHING I NAME LEFT RING FINGER

January 6, 1989 KY · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Struck against a moving object

A 3 TON LOCOMOTIVE IN WHICH THE INJURED WAS RIDING HIT A DISABLED 8-TON MOTOR.THE DISABLED 8-TON MOTOR WAS APPROXIMATELY 2800 FT UNDERGROUND AND AT THE BOTTOM OF A HILL.

1988 · 5 incidents

November 22, 1988 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE I.NAME WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER ON 002 SECT.A ROOF BOLT DID NOT LINE UP WITH THE HEAD OF THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN I.NAME ATTEMPTED TO BEND THE BOLT WITH HIS RT.HAND HIS LEFT HAND ACCIDENT LY ACTIVATED THE PRESSURE LEVER & HIS RT.FOREARM WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE ROOF & PINNER

July 16, 1988 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 20' X 20' X 4'. THIS FALL IS LOCATED IN THE 28TH CROSSCUT IN THE #4 NEUTRAL ENTRY AT STATION SPAD #166.

May 16, 1988 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT STATION SPAD #341, WHICH IS LOCATED IN #1 ENTRY OF RETURN AIR COURSE OFF 001 SECTION. THIS FALL MEASURED APPROX. 14'X20'X4 1/2'. THIS AREA HAD BEEN SUPPOR TED WITH 48" RESIN GROUTED RODS.

April 11, 1988 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #2 ENTRY WHICH IS THE RETURN AIRCOURSE TOP 001 SECTION APPROX.70FT OUTBY SPAD #340 THIS ROOF FALL MEASURED APPROX.20FT WIDE X20FT LONG & FROM 2 TO 4 FT THICK

January 25, 1988 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONA5 ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2ND LEFT PANEL OFF OF THE NORTHEAST MAINS APPROX. 100' INBY SURVEY STATION 205. THIS FALL MEASURED APPROX. 180' LONG, 18' WIDE AND 3 1/2' THICK. THE ONLY EQUIPMENT 3NVOLVED WAS 180' OF CONVEYOR BELT THAT WAS CAUGHT UNDER FALL.

1987 · 1 incident

August 9, 1987 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE INSTALLIN1 BELT STRUCTURE UNDER A 48" BELT IN ORDER TO MAKE A BELT SET-UP, HE STRAINED A MUSCLES OR MUSCLES IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WORKED ON 8-10-87, THEN SAW A PHYSICAN ON 8-11-87.