Mining Incidents

No. 1 Surface MineCoal

Controlled by Douglas Warriner
Harlan, Harlan County, KY · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1518687
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
16
Years on record
2005–2011
Latest incident
Jul 2011
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

16 on file

2011 · 3 incidents

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Replacing final drive on JD 200 CLC excavator using crane truck to lift tracks. EE had put his hand on sprocket while installing it the chain slipped and caught his hand between the sprocket and track.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was attempting to get on the 992D loader. He had one foot one the loader step and one foot on the ground, when his foot that was on the ground slipped, causing him to fall and land on his back.

Fall from machine

EE had been working on the 16G Cat Grader, when he was finished and was climbing down the ladder he slipped off of the steps and landed on his left shoulder.

2010 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As EE was finished repairing a water truck, he was adjusting the side mirror to back the truck out of the garage area and the mirror broke and a piece of glass cut his left wrist. He was treated at the job site, finished his shift and then received medical attention after his shift. He received 4 stitches and was released to return to work.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that he injured his back as he was climbing down the ladder of the 777 as he was exiting the truck at he end of his shift. He stated that he was OK and refused medical treatment. He worked his shift the next day and then did not return to work. He consulted a Dr on April 17th and has not returned at this time.

2009 · 5 incidents

Struck against a moving object

Driver was driving tandem coal truck from underground mine to prep plant on the normal haul road, when he got too close to the ditch in a curve and started spinning in the mud on the side of the road and slid into the ditch, causing the truck to lay on its side. The driver hit his head on something inside the cab, giving it a small cut.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading a truck when dust and fine pieces of rock came back on him hitting him in his right eye. His right eye lid was bruised but no apparent damage to his right eye.

Struck against a moving object

THE WATER TRUCK DRIVER WAS TAKING A LOAD OF WATER TO THE STRIP MINE ROAD WHEN HE CAME DOWN A HILL TOO FAST AND RAN INTO A SMALL STOCKPILE OF GRAVEL. HE THEN BACKED UP AND CONTINUED ON TO PUT THE LOAD OF WATER ON THE ROAD.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRUCK DRIVER WAS TIGHTENING HIS WHEELS WHEN HE TURNED AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was loading truck, had stabbing pain in back. No one witnessed the accident.

2008 · 2 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking on the 992 loader when he tripped and fell, spraining his right wrist.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee had lifted a five gallon can of oil up onto his 777 truck when he felt a sharp pain in lower back.

2006 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stated that he was pulling a service hose from the reel of the service truck when he felt pain in his lower back. EE went home and consulted a Dr. who odered x-rays which were nega- tive. The Dr ordered an MRI and EE is currently losing time.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on a hose clamp when it broke and cut his hand. He was transported to the hospital and received three stitches to his hand. He returned to work and has not lost any time.

2005 · 2 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to his service truck and apparently blacked out. He stated that he did not remember falling and did not trip. He was transported to the hospital where he received 3 stitches to his lip. He returned to work 5/2/05 his next scheduled shift.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting a dust hose off a highwall drill when pocket knife used to cut hose slipped lacerating left thumb.