Mining Incidents

Dr #6 Coal

Del Rio Inc · Underground
Controlled by Stanley R Ditty
Middlesboro, Bell County, KY  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1517432

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
81
Years on record
1993–1997
Latest incident
Jul 1997
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

81 on file

1997 · 8 incidents

July 12, 1997 KY · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CALLED INTO WORK 7/14/97 STATING THAT HE WAS NOT GOING TO BE IN BECAUSE ON 7/12/97 HE HAD BEEN ON HIS KNEES TALKING ON THE MINE PHONE AND WENT TO GET UP WHEN HIS KNEE POPPED. EE WAS EXAMINE D BY A DR WHERE NO FRACTURES WERE FOUND. EE RET TO WORK ON 7/15/97

July 10, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 8"X8"X3" THICK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT HAND. EE WAS XRAYED AND NO FRACTURES WERE FOUND. EE WAS BRUISED AND HIS HAND WAS S ORE CAUSING HIM TO MISS WORK ON 7/11 AND 7/12. EE RETUREND TO WORK ON 7/14/97 WITH NO RESTRICITIONS.

May 31, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS CLEANING MUCK OFF THE SHUTTLE CAR TOMAKE REPAIRS WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT HAND. EE WAS TREATED AT THE ER WHERE IT WAS DETER MINE THAT HE HAD A FRACTURED HAND.

April 14, 1997 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON THE PRESHIFT EXAMINATION OF 001 SECTION. THE FALL IS LOCATED 3 CROSSCUT OUTBY THE FACE IN THE #3ENTRY. THE FALL FELL ON THE SECTION FEEDER AND THE OFF STANDARD SHUTTLE CAR. THE FALL WAS APPROX 60'LX18'WX8'H. NO EMPLOYEES NOR VENITLATION WAS AFFECTED.

March 6, 1997 KY · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS LOADING ROOF BOLTS ONTO THE BOLTER WHEN HE TWISTED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT SIDE. EE WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM WHERE A PULLED MUSCLE WAS THE DIAGNOSIS

March 1, 1997 KY · Coal scoop car operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Del Rio Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

GPF-EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL MARCH 1, 1997 WHEN HE QUIT. AT A LATER DATE WE WERE NOTIFIED THAT HE HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

January 30, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE HAD FINISHED ROOF BOLTING AND PULLED UP IN THE INTERSECTION TO WAIT FOR THE NEXT PLACE, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS. THE ROCK STRUCK EE ON THE HEAD AND HE WAS CUT BY HIS HARD HAT LINER. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TOTHE DR WHERE HE RECEIVED STITCHES TO HIS HEAD

January 23, 1997 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF & CUT HIS LIP. EE WASTREATED AT THE HOSPITAL FOR A LACERATION & RECEIVED 2 STITCHES

1996 · 21 incidents

December 31, 1996 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast POWERED HAULAGE
Del Rio Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS CHANGING DIRECTIONS IN THE SHUTTLE CAR DECK WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK THE REST OF HIS SHIFT.

December 20, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCKFALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE #2 ENTRY OFF 002 SECTION. THE FALL IS APPROX. 20 FEET WIDE X 30FEET LONG X 7 FEET HIGH. THE FALL IS CRIBBED ANDDANGERED OFF. THE ESCAPEWAY HAS BEEN REROUTED TO THE #1 ENTRY AROUND THE FALL.

December 15, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE BELT ENTRY OF 1 RIGHT AT BREAK 8. THE FALL IS APPROXIMATELY 60 FT LONG X 20 FT WIDE X 8 FT THIGH. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT EE NON EQUIPMENT.

December 8, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE TRACK ENTRY OF #1 RIGHT. THE FALL IS APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET LONG X 20 FEET WIDE X 10 FEET HIGH, THE FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON THE PRE-SHIFT EXAMINATION.

November 23, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL WAS DISCOVERED OFF 001 SECTION 1 XCUT OUTBY SPAD 2/2 ON THE BELT LINE. THE FALL WAS APPROX 50'L X 20'W X 8'H.

November 20, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON THE 3 RIGHT BELTLINE, THE ROCK FALL WAS APPROX. 60 FEET LONG X 20 FEET WIDE X 12 FEET HIGH. THE FALL WAS LOCATED AT SPAD 608 OFF 802 SECTION.

October 21, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Del Rio Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING TO THE SECTION WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A PILE OF MUD & FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE REPORTED THE ACCIDENT WHEN IT HAPPENED & CONTINUED TO WORK UNATIL 11/8/96 WHEN HE MISSED WORK TO GO TO THE DOCTOR.

September 21, 1996 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Del Rio Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE STATED THAT HE WAS CLEANING AT THE TAILPIECE WHEN HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE TAILPIECE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 9-24-96 WHEN HE MISSED WORK TO SEE A DOCTOR. THE X-RAYS SHOWED NO FRA CTURE.

September 4, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SITTING AGAINST THE RIB WATCHING THE MINING CABLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 28 IN LONG X 20 IN WIDE X 5 1/2 IN THICK FELL FROM THE ROOF. THE ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND RIB AND ST RUCK EE ON THE LOWER BACK.

August 31, 1996 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS USING A PICK TO HITCH RIBSFOR A SEAL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK ROLLED OUT OF THE RIB AND STRUCK HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE PICK ANDROCK. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE DOCTOR WHERE HE RECEIVED 4 STITCHES ON HIS FINGER.

August 8, 1996 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS REMOVING A PIECE OF ROCK FROM THE TOP OF THE LEE MORE MINER WHEN THE ROCK TILTED AND PINNED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE MINE ROOF AND THE ROCK THE ROCK WAS APPARIMATELY 4X4X3 THICK.

August 1, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE RETURNED AND 002 IN THE 2 ENTRY. THE LOCATION OF THE FALL IS 2 X CUTS INBY SPAD 1405. THE FALL IS APPROX 20 FT WIDE X 20 FT LONG X 7 FT HIGH. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT EE EQUIPMENT NOR VENTILATION. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP THE ESCAPEWAY SHALL BE MOVED TO THE BELT ENTRY AND ALL PERMILL INFORMED OF CHANGES.

August 1, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE INTAKE OF 002 SECTION IN THE 5 ENTRY. THE FALL IS LOCATED 3 X CUT INBY SPAD 1405. THE FALL IS APPRX 60 FT LONG X 20 FT WIDE X 9FT HIGH THE FALL DID NOT EFFECT EE EQUIPMENT NOR VENTILATIY THE FALL HAS BEEN DANGERED AND CRIBBED OFF AND WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

August 1, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE RETURNED AND 06 ENTRY ON INTAKE . THE FALL IS LOCATED TO SPAD 66 THE CRIBBED. THE ROOF FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

May 29, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

HE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE FRACTURE D.

May 28, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

HE STATED THAT HE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OFF THE ATRS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT ELBOW. THE ROCK CAUSED A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

April 29, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE BELT ENTRY OF OO2 SECTION ON THE #1 RIGHT LEFT. THE ROOF FALL IS ABOUT 25'L X 18'W X 5'H. THE FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP & RESUPPORTED WITH CRIBS & COLLERS.

April 25, 1996 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN RETURN OFF 002 SECTION IN THE #1 ENTRY. THE ROOF FALL AS APPROXIMATELY 30'L, X 20'W, X 7'H. THE FALL IS IN THE SECONDARY ESCAPEWAY SO IT WILL BE CLEANED UP & RESU PPORTED.

February 22, 1996 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Del Rio Inc · Rubbed or abraded

EE STATED THAT HE KNEELED DOWN AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTI L2-28-96. WHEN HE CONSULTED A DR. EE RETURNED O WORK ON 2-29-96 ON FULLDUTY.

February 10, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING A WATER LINE OUT OF THE RAILRUNNER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 2-15-96 WHEN HE CONSULTED A DR.

January 31, 1996 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE SCOOP. HE HAD HIS HANDS ON THE HANDLE PUTTING HIMSELF OUT. HE CAUGHT ON THE SIDES WHILE PULLING HIMSELF UP CAUSING HIM TO FIRST HIS BACK. EE REPORTED THE AC CIDENT AND CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 3-11-96 WHEN HE CONSULTED A DR AND SURGERY WAS SCHEDULED.

1995 · 25 incidents

December 26, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE PRESHIFT AEXAMINATION. THE FALL WAS LOCATED IN THE #5 ENTRY, 3 CROSSCUTS INBY SPAD #122. THE ROCK FALL WAS APPROX 18FT WIDE X 18 FT LONG AND ? FT HIGH. TH E FALL HAS BEEN CLEANED UP AND RESUPPORTED WITH CRIBS AND CROSS COLLARS.

December 13, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HOLDING A 1"X 3" PIECE OF WOOD WHILE ANOTHER DROVE A NAIL IN THE BOARD. INJURED STATED THAT A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 4" X 4" X 1" THICK FELL FROM THE TOP AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT THIRD FINGER.

November 8, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL OCCURED IN THE #4 ENTRY AT A SPAD 1088. THE FALL WAS APPROX 30'LX18'WX12'H. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION AND WAS CLEARED UP AND RESUPPORTED WITH CRIBS, COLLARS AND ROOF BO LTS.

November 8, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WORKING WITH HIS CREW MOVING A ROCK FALL. EE STATED THAT WHILE THEY WERE RESUPPORTING AND MOVING THE ROCK A PIECE 1/1/2 F THICK X 3' L AND 1'W SLID OFF THE PILE AND STRU CK HIM ON THE LEFT WRIST. EE ALSO STRUCK THE BAUCK OF HIS HEAD. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE RECEIVED 12 STITCHES TO HIS WRIST.

November 8, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE WAS WORKING WIHT HIS CREW TO MOVE A ROCK FALL. EE STATED THAT AS THEY WERE CLEANING AND RESUPPORTING THE FALL A PIECE OF ROCK APPX 1 1/2 ' THICK X 3'L AND 1'W SLID OFF THE PILE OF ROCK AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT HE HAD SUFFERED A FRACTURED LEFT FOOT.

November 6, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS ON HIS KNEES PULLING MINER CABLE. AS HE TURNED TO PULL MORE CABLE HIS KNEE TWISTED MAKING APOPPING SOUND. EE CONTINUED TO WORK THROUGH THE SHIFT AND CONSULTED A DR ON THE FOLLOWING DAY.

September 19, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON THE BELT LINE IN THE 4 ENTRY 1 CROSS CUT INBY SPAD 68. THE ROCK FALL WAS APPROX. 46 FT LONG X 18 FT WIDE X 15 FT HIGH OF THE ROCK FALL WAS CLEANED UP ALONG WITH T HE BELT STRUCTURE AND BELT AND NEW INSTALLED.

September 14, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Del Rio Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HE WAS USING A CRIMPING TOOL TO SPLICE A CABLE WHEN HE SUNG THE HAMMER TO STRIKE THE CRIMPING TOOL AND STRUCK HIS FINGER CAUSING A FRACTURE.

August 10, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON TRACK IN THE 4 ENTRY. THE ROCK FALL WAS 7 FT HIGH X 50 FT LONG X 20 FT WIDE THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT EE VENTILATION NOR EQUIPMENT THIS ROCK FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANE D UP.

August 4, 1995 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Del Rio Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING THE SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE WENT THRU AN INTERSECTION AN RAN THRU A HOLE. EE STATED THAT HE FELT A JOLT AND PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EE CONTINUED TO WORK THE REST OF THE SHIFT AND CONSULTED A DR ON SAT OR 8-5-95.

July 31, 1995 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS USING A SHLATE BAR TO PLACE 7" X 9" X18' CROSS COLLERS THAT WAS BEING LOCATED ON A TRUCK. EE STEPPED ON A CROSS COLELR WHICH WAS PARTICLLY ON THE BED OF THE TRUCK. THE COLLER AND EE F ELL FROM THE TRUCK AND THE COLLER LANDED ON EE'S RIGHT LEG.

July 29, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Del Rio Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKIN GBESIDE THE TAIL PIECE OF THE SECTION WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL ON THE TAIL PIECE. EE CONTINUED TO WORK THE REST OF THE SHIFT AND CONSULTED A DR TAHT NIGH T. EE CAME BACK TO WORK ON MONDAY AND LEFT AFTEUR 3 HRS. EE WAS TOLD BY THE DR HE HAD BRUISED HIS RIBS.

July 11, 1995 KY · Coal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Del Rio Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE STATED THAT HE WAS PUSHING A PIECE OF ROCK OFF THE TOP OF THE MINER. HE STATED THAT HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF OF THE ROCK AND HE FELL ON THE ROCK WITH HIS FOREARM. HE WAS TRANPORTED TO THE DR WH ERE HE RECIEVED 6 STITCHES.

June 14, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman ELECTRICAL
Del Rio Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HEARD FRYING NOISE AND REACHED FOR THE PANIC BAR. AT THAT INSTANT A PHASE TO PHASE OCCURRED IN THE JUNCTION BOX WHERE THE TRAILING CABLE WAS INSTALLED. THE ARC FROM THE PHASE TO PHASE APPARENTLY TRAVELED OUT OF THE PACKING GLAND AND RESULTED IN EE BEING BURNED. EE STATED THAT HE WAS NOT SHOCKED.

June 6, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON 6-6-95 A ROCK FALL WAS DISCOVERED OFF 005 SECTION 1 CROSSCUT INBY SPAD 841 IN THE #2 ENTRY OF THE RETURN. THE ROCKFALL WAS APPROX. 20' LONG X 20' WIDE X 6' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VE NTILATION, EMPLOYEES NOR EQUIPMENT.

May 31, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE RETURN OF 001 ADJACENT TO THE #1 PANEL IN THE #1 ENTRY.THE ROOF FALL WAS 60' LONG X19' WIDE X8' HIGH.NO EMPLOYEES NO EQUIPMENT WERE INVOLVED IN THE FALL.THE R OOF FALL HAD NO AFFECT ON VENTILATION.

May 31, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN THE RETURN OFF 001 IN THE #1 ENTRY AT CROSSCUT #54. THE ROOF FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 21 FEET LONG X 19 FEET WIDE X 8 FEET HIGH. NO EMPLOYEES NOR EQUIPMENT WERE INV OLVED. THE ROOF FALL DID NOT EFFECT VENTILATION.

May 30, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #1 ENTRY MAIN RETURN 1 CROSSCUT FROM THE PORTAL.THE ROOFFALL WAS 40 FT LONG X18 FT WIDE AND 7 FT HIGH.THE ROOF FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION EMPLOYEE NOR EQUIPMEN T.

April 17, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS ROOF BOLTING HE WAS USING A WRENCH TO SPIN THE BOLT. HE STATED THAT WHEN HE SPUN THE WRENCH, IT FLEW OFF THE DRILL HEAD AND STRUCK HIM IN THE CHINE. HE SAW A DOCTOR WHO ADMINISTERED 4 STITCHES AND A TETANUS SHOT.

March 21, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WORKING ON THE BELTLINE WHEN HE PULLED ON A WIRE ROPE THAT WAS FRAYED. ONE OF THE WIRES CUT HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER. EE SAW A DR. AND RECEIVED 2 STITCHES.

March 17, 1995 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Del Rio Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS ASSISTING THE SECTION MECHANIC MAKE SOME REPAIRS TO THE ROOF BOLTER. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT SOME BOLTS WERE TOO TIGHT TO LOOSEN SO HE WAS STRIKING THE BOLTS WITH A HA MMER. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE MISSED THE BOLT AND STRUCK HIS THUMB WITH THE HAMMER.

March 14, 1995 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY INBY SPAD 699/XCUT. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 20' X20' X 12' HIGH. NO PERSONNEL NOR EQUIPMENT WERE INVOLVED IN THE FALL. THE ROOF FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATIO N.

February 27, 1995 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED STATED THAT HE STARTED TO DRILL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK STARTED TO FALL INSIDE THE ATRS RING. INJURED PULLED HIS HAND AWAY FROM THE DRILL STEEL. THE ROCK FELL ON THE TOP OF THE DRILL STEEL AND THE OTHER END FLEW UP AND STRUCK INJURED IN THE MOUTH. INJURED WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED HE HAD 2 BROKEN TEETHAND RECEIVED 7 STITCHES IN HIS LOWER LIP.

February 13, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS HLEPING MOE ALID FOR THE MIENR WHEN HIS FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE LID AND THE MINER. EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE IT WAS DETEREMINED TO BE A FRACTURE O F THE RIGHT LITTLE FINGER. THREE STITCHES WERE 7PUT IN THE FINGER TIP.

January 12, 1995 KY · Coal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN HE NOTICED THE ROOF DRIBBLE IN FRONTOF THE AT4RS EE STATED THAT HE LEFT THE OPERATING LEVERS & STARTED TO RUN WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE ATRS & RIB BOLT THE ROCK STRUCK HIM IN THE HIPS & RT LEG EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS XRAYED & SHOWED NO BROKEN BONES

1994 · 24 incidents

December 9, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

HE STATED THAT HE WAS ROOFBOLTING AND AS HE WAS STARTING TO BOLT, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT HAND. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE WHERE X-RAYS SHOWED THAT HE HAD A BROKEN BONE IN HIS LEFT HAND.

November 1, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED AS HE WAS HELPING INSTALL A BELT LINE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS. EE CONTINUED TO WORK THRU THE REST OF THE SHIFT AND WENT TO THE DR AFTER WORK. HE LOST TI ME ON 4-2-94.

August 9, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED THAT HE PICKED UP A BOX OF ROOF BOLTING RESIN AND WAS TRWISTING WITH THE BOX TO PLACE IT ON THE ROOF BOLTES TRAY WHEN HE FELT A POP AND PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

August 4, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Del Rio Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS TRAMMING HTE SCOOP UNDER A HUNG MINER CABLE. HE STATED THA THE LIFTED TH ESLACK MINR CABLE WAS OVER THE FRONT OF THE CANOPY FROM THE OEPRATOR DECK. APPARENTLY HE HAD HIS HAND NEA R OR IN THE CABLE HANER AND A SHE TRAMMED FORWARD THE MINER CABLE ROLLED AND CAUGHT HSI FINGER BETWEN THE CABLE AND HANGER. AS A RSULT OF HIM TRAMMING FORWARD HIS RIGHT INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGE

July 27, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON THE PRESHIFT OF 002 SECTION A ROCK FALL WAS DISC AT THE END OF THE TRACK ON 002 IN THE #5 ENTRY THE ROCK FALL WAS APPROX 20FTR WIDE X20FT LONG X6FT HIGH

July 21, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Del Rio Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE STATED THAT HE STEPPED ON A BLOCK OF COAL WHILE WALKING TO THE RAILRUNNER EE STATED THAT HIS RT ANKLE TWISTED O THE COAL EE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL SATURDAY 07-23-94 WHEN HE CONSULTED A DOC TOR

June 20, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DURING THE PRESHIFT EXAMINATION A ROOFFALL WAS DISCOVERED APPROX 13 CROSSCUTS FROM THE OUTSIDE IN THE #5 ENTRY THE ROOF FALL WAS APPROX 20FT WIDE X26FT LONG X10FT HIGH NO MEN EQUIPMENT NOR V ENTILATION WAS AFFECTED

May 3, 1994 KY · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE STATED THAT HE PUSHED ON A WINDOW TO OPEN IT WHENHE DID THE GLASS BROKE & CUT HIS HAND EE RECEIVED 4 STITCHES AT THE HOSPITAL

April 29, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS MOVING A PIECE OF ROCK WHEN IT SLIPPED & CUT HIS LEFT ARM HE RECEIVED 4 STITCHES AT THE DOC OFFICE

April 19, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PLACING A CHAIN ON A TOOTH OF THE FRONT END LOADER TO LIFT A SET OF BATTERIES. EE STATED THAT HE WAS HOLDING THE CAHIN ON THE TOOTH WHILE HE HAD THE END LOADER OPERATOR TO ROLL THE BUCK ET BACK. THE CHAIN SLIPPED BACK AGAINST THE BUCKET OF THE LOADER PINCHING EE S FINGER BETWEEN THE TWO.

April 15, 1994 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT ON 04-15-94 HE WAS ATTEMPTIG TO PRY A PIN LOOSE FROM A RAILRUNNER EE STATED THAT WHEN HE LIFTED THE PIN UP HE FELT SOME PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK EE STATED THAT HE THOUGHT THE PIN WAS FROM A PREVIOUS INJURY & CONTINUED TO WORK THE REST OF THE SHIFT ON MON 04-18-94 EE CALLED IN TO SAY HE WAS GOING TO THE DOC & THAT HE WAS HAVING PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK MAKING 04-18=94 THE

April 12, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT HE WAS OPERTING THE ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APR 8INX4INX1IN THICK FELL FROM THE ROOF & STRUCK EE ON THE RT FOREARM EE WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WHERE HE RECEIVED 6 STITCHES

April 7, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED INT EH #2 ENTRY WHICH IS THE SECONDARY ESCAPEWAY. THE ROOF FALL MEASURED 20X20X18 THE ESCAPEWAY HAS BEEN REROUTED AROUNT THE ROOF FALL.

April 7, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE PRIMARY ESCAPEWAY A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED INTHE #4 ENTRY. THE ESCAPEWAY WAS REROUTED AROUN THE ROOF FALL WHICH MEASURED 20X20X8.

April 5, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON THE RETURN IN THE #2 ENTYR. THE ROOF FALLW AS APPROX. 20X20X7. NO EMPLOYEES NOR EQUIPMENT WERE INVOLVED.

April 5, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS OPERATING THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX 4'LX3'WX12"THICK FELL FROM THE ROOF. THE ROCK FELL ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER BETWEEN THE OPERATORS DECK AD CONVEYOR. THE ROCK THEN SLID INTO THE OPERATOR DECK WHERE IT STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT HIP.

April 4, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DURING AN INSPECTION OF HT EPRIMARY ESCAPEWAY THE DR#6 A ROCK FALL WAS DISCOVERED INT EH#% ENTRY. THE ROOF FALL WAS APPROX 30X20X7.

March 21, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by flying object

EE STATED THAT WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN HE INSTALLED A BOLT IT BENT. THEN EE STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN AND SHOVE THE ROOF BOLT INTO THE HOLE WITH AN EXTENSION WRENCH. EE STATED THAT THE WRNECH FLEW FROM THE BOLTER AND STRUCK HIM IN THE NOSE.

March 19, 1994 KY · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING CROSS COLLARS WHEN ONE THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT FELL ON HIS FINGER AS HE ATTEPTED TO CATCH IT. THE COLLAR CAUGHT HIS FINGER AGAINST THE MINE FLOOR.

February 28, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING MOVE ROCK OFF OF THE BOOM OF THE MINER WHEN ANOTHER PIECE OF ROCK SLIPPED AGAINST HIS FINGER PINCHINGHIS FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK. HIS FINGER REQUIRED 4 STITCHES.

February 15, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Del Rio Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRUCK THE TRAY OF THE ROOF BOLTER & BOUNCED UP & STRUCK EE ABOVE THE LEFT EYE AT THE BROW CAUSING A LACER ATION REQUIRING 6 STITCHES THE ROCK WAS APPROX 1FTX1FTBY 4INCHES THICK

January 24, 1994 KY · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Del Rio Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN COAL TRUCK WAITING IN LINE BEFORE GOING INTO LODOUT AREA. WHEN HIGHWALL BROKE LOOSE ADN FELL IN ON CVOAL TRUCK. THIS IN ALL ESSENSE WAS UNAVOIDABLE. EMPLOYEE WAS BRUISED UP S OME AND SHOCK. HE WAS KEPT IN HOSPITAL FOR OBERVATION PURPOSES.

January 21, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE STATED THAT HE WAS TO FREE A PULL CABLE THAT HE HAD BEEN USING FROM A SCOOP. WHEN HE JERKED ON THE CABLE IT CAME FREE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FOREHEAD.

January 10, 1994 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALLW AS DISOCVERED ONT HEPRESHIFT EXAMINATION IN THE #4 ENTRY AT SPAD 61. THE ROOF FALL IS APPROX 20'X20'X6' HIGH. T HE FALL HAS BEEN CLEANED UP AND RESUPPORTED. NO MEN NOR EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVED IN THE ROOF FALL.

1993 · 3 incidents

December 28, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS SHOVELING MUCK AT THE SECTION TAIL PIECE AND TWISTING TO THROW THE MUCK ONTO THE BELT WHEN HE FELT STINGING UP THE LEFT SIDE OF THE LOWER BACK.

December 9, 1993 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Del Rio Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS LIFTING A LID FOR THE MINER WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND STRUCK HIS THUMB EE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE RECEIVED 5 STITCHES AND RELEASED.

November 23, 1993 KY · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Del Rio Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED ON AN EXAMINATION OF THE RETURN. THE ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED ONE CROSS CUT INBY SPAD #32 IN THE #2 HEADING. THE ROOF FALL IS APPROX. 70 FEET LONG X 20 FEET WIDE X 6 FE ET HIGH. NO EMPLOYEES NOR EQUIPMENT WAS INVOLVEDIN THE ROOF FALL.