Mining Incidents

Rossmoyne No. 1 Mine Coal

Rosebud Mining Company · Underground
Controlled by J Clifford Forrest III
Home, Indiana County, PA  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 3609075

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
37
Years on record
2003–2011
Latest incident
Apr 2011
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2003
391
citations
142
significant & substantial
$124,158
proposed penalties
$107,268
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2012 Q1 0 0 0
2011 Q4 7,731 3 1 388.0
2011 Q3 11,849 8 3 675.2
2011 Q2 15,571 3 2 192.7
2011 Q1 19,042 7 2 367.6
2010 Q4 16,351 7 3 428.1
2010 Q3 16,523 17 6 1028.9
2010 Q2 17,083 7 3 409.8
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

37 on file

2011 · 1 incident

April 9, 2011 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rosebud Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

TUGGING ON COAL CHAIN OF MINER

2010 · 5 incidents

December 20, 2010 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was roof bolting when the sleeve of his coveralls got caught on drill steel thus wrapping right arm around drill steel.

August 12, 2010 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While performing his normal duties as a Roof Bolter/MBC Operator - employee experienced pain in right hand. Employee continued working until October 14, 2010 at which time he started missing work making this reportable. This document supersedes #1305920.

August 2, 2010 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing his normal duties as a belt cleaner when he experienced pain in right forearm. Employee continued working until August 12, 2010, at which time he went for a medical evaluation and was diagnosed as tendenitis and has since started missing work, now making this reportable.

May 10, 2010 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a block wall that was used to store mud behind it in order to be dried and later removed from the mine via Scoop. As he started to remove blocks some mud came loose thus pushing employee's leg against the blade of the Scoop.

May 3, 2010 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing pin on a bridge when he caught finger under the pin. Employee did not miss any work however he did go to a medical facility to get an x-ray done and it was determined that it was fractured therefore making this accident a reportable.

2009 · 3 incidents

December 18, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee jumped out of the bed of the company pick up truck near the mine office at the completion of his shift when he experienced pain in right knee. Employee continued working until January 7, 2010 at which time he started missing work making this accident reportable.

August 10, 2009 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling rock down with bar when he experienced pain in right shoulder. Employee continued working until he was placed on restricted duty effective 08/19/2009 now making this reportable.

June 26, 2009 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was attempting to pull a piece of rock off of the continuous miner when his hand slipped and he caught his left wrist on a sharp edge of the rock sustaining a laceration. He did not miss any work however he did receive eight (8) sutures thus making this report a medical.

2008 · 4 incidents

October 14, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was roof bolting, when a piece of rock dislodged from the roof, striking employee on the back of the head, neck and between shoulders.

August 19, 2008 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling plastic water line when he lost his footing on uneven bottom slipping and landing chest first on bottom.

April 1, 2008 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While employee was attempting to use the drill head of the roof bolter to move coal laying in the bottom in order to obtain clearance for the second set of drill steels, the canopy swung, thus catching the webbing of his left hand between the canopy and drill steels that he was holding on to.

January 21, 2008 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was tramming continuous miner to the right side of cut when he caught his foot under pan of miner.

2007 · 8 incidents

November 12, 2007 PA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #3 belt entry of Southwest Mains just outby the face. Fall was approximately 7' high, 18' wide and 45' long. The affected area was bolted with 6' tension roof bolts according to the approved roof control plan. Did not affect any ventilation or equipment. Fall will be cleaned up.

September 14, 2007 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was removing rock from the #1 bridge when he experienced pain in his lower back. Employee continued working until December 3, 2007 at which time he started missing work due to this injury, therefore, now making this a lost time accident.

May 1, 2007 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While employee was exiting the steps of the IT 28 (forklift) he inadvertently stepped on a piece of rock with his heel permitting the right ankle to twist. Employee did not miss any work however he was placed on restricted duty effective May 1, 2007 thus making this a reportable.

April 25, 2007 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was performing his normal duties as a beltman/mine examiner, he experienced numbness in both hands - particularly the left hand. Employee continued to work until June 4, 2007 at which time he started missing work to have surgery done.

March 12, 2007 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling MBC cable, when he experienced pain in lower back.

February 1, 2007 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While the employee was hanging the bolter cable the bolter was being trammed and the cable apparently got caught in the reel thus pulling the cable tight and caught his left leg twisting the left knee.

January 29, 2007 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was cleaning nut coal belt he slipped on ice thus experiencing pain in left shoulder, back and neck. Employee has continued working however on 03/01/2007 he started receiving physical therapy thus making this now a medical report.

January 25, 2007 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling belt from the kneeling position and as he stood back up he apparently stepped on irregular bottom when he felt his left knee pop. Employee continued working until 02/27/2007 at which time he went off to have surgery performed.

2006 · 4 incidents

November 15, 2006 PA · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was riding on a personnel carrier directly behind the operators compartment when apparently his cap lamp cord caught a roof bolt thus pulling his hard hat off his head. As he went to duck down his left shoulder struck the roof and rolled his body back over the fender of the personnel carrier. Employee did not miss any work however he had been placed on restricted duty.

November 10, 2006 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

The working supervisor was observing the Continuous Miner Operator in the No. 2 entry, when a piece of rock dislodged between the roof bolt and rib line, striking employee on the head forcing his hard hat off thus causing a head laceration and jamming neck. Employee required staples to close laceration.

June 15, 2006 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck by powered moving object

Employee had arrived in x-cut #3 to #4 just as loading crew was backing out of cut when he was struck by bridge.

January 10, 2006 PA · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Fall from piled material

Employee was setting 8' timber-while standing on cribs to reach roof the cribs went out from under him causing him to fall landing on right shoulder. He continued working until 1/16/06 at which time this became a lost time accident.

2005 · 3 incidents

November 18, 2005 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

While employee was walking by the #1 bridge a piece of rock fell off striking employee's left foot.

July 15, 2005 PA · Coal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO ASSIST IN CHANGING OUT A ROLLER ON THE STACKER BELT WHEN BAR SLIPPED STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT

June 30, 2005 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EE WAS CUTTING CLIP OFF BELT SPLICE TO PULL PIN, THE KNIFE SLIPPED OFF, LACERATING HIS LEFT LEG. EE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK. HOWEVER, HE DID RECEIVE SUTURES, THUS MAKING THIS REPORT A MEDICAL.

2004 · 8 incidents

October 20, 2004 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING OUT MINER BITS WHEN A SPRING CLIP THAT ATTACHES THE BIT TO THE BLOCK SPRANG BACK, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN LEFT EYE. EE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL & WAS TREATED FOR A CORNEA ABRASION THUS MAKING THIS A MEDICAL.

October 4, 2004 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DROPPING THE HEAD ON THE ROOF BOLTER, THE HEAD CAUGHT ON THE KNEE PAD HYPEREXTENDING THE LEFT KNEE. EMPLOYEE CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL 10/8 AT WHICH TIME HE STARTED MISSING WORK MAKING THIS A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

August 4, 2004 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMployee dropped the roof bolter head down on his left knee.

June 4, 2004 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While ee was drilling with a roof bolter he experienced pain in shoulder area.

April 25, 2004 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EE WAS WALKING IN MUDDY CONDTIONS DOING MINE EXAMINATIONS, EE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN BACK.

April 21, 2004 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider OTHER
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPERATING MBC EMPLOYEE TURNED TO LOOK BACK WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN NECK.

March 15, 2004 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EE WAS REMOVING ROCK OFF OF CABLE TENDER, HE CAUGHT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK AND CABLE TENDER.

2003 · 1 incident

July 25, 2003 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
T.J.S. Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN WRENCH SLIPPED OFF ROOF BOLT STRIKING HIM IN THE MOUTH. HE RECEIVED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED STITCHES MAKING THIS REPORT A MEDICAL.