(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Laying out holes for the shot - began to feel pain in chest to arm
Walnut CreekCoal
Continental Coal Inc · Surface
Controlled by William P Moore III; Philip E Tearney
Foster, Bates County, MO · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2302262
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 5
- Years on record
- 2005–2013
- Latest incident
- Nov 2013
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
5 on file2013 · 1 incident
2012 · 1 incident
Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Hit finger with hammer requiring cleanup abd a stitch .
2005 · 3 incidents
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
While operating a haul truck, the operator noticed smoke coming from the battery box. He stopped the truck, went over to the box, raised the lid and the battery exploded. A piece of the battery hit him in the nose and caused a laceration. Also, acid splashed in his left eye.
Struck by falling object
Operating skid steer. Bucket latch not fully engaged and when EE dumped the load, the bucket fell to ground. EE raised his foot and was struck by falling bucket - chipped bone in foot.
Contact with hot objects or substances
EE RAISED WELD HELMET AND HIS VISOR WHILE SLAGGING THE WELD. A PIECE OF SLAG WENT IN LEFT EYE. DOCTOR GAVE EYE DROPS.