Mining Incidents

4 West MineCoal

Bobtown, Greene County, PA · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3609326
Fatalities
2
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2009–2018
Latest incident
May 2018

Fatalities at this mine

2 recorded
Struck by falling object

A coal rib fell, striking the continuous miner operator, causing a fatal injury.

Struck by falling object

When airlock door located at 63 to 64 break on 10 right #4 heading struck victim causing fatal injury. When the scoop car operator closed the set of airlock doors at the No.63.5 crosscut, the doors fell towards the scoop operator pinning him under the metal airlock door.

Reportable incidents

198 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2018 · 3 incidents

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

Employee was handling belt structure and smashed a finger causing injury.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking around a pallet of rock dust when EE tripped and fell twisting ankle.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While pre-shifting and walking the injured slipped and fell and caught self on Right arm. EE felt burning pain in Right shoulder. Was assessed in E. R. by Dr. as strained shoulder muscle.

2017 · 28 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

On the I-6 retreat mining panel, a roof fall occurred in the #9 cross-cut of the #4 heading. The fall extended for approximately 60'. The area was originally supported with 8' torque-tension bolts spaced on a 4x4 pattern and 2 16' CC cable bolts installed every 8ft. Due to the location of the fall, the area was dangered off and supported, and the row of pillar blocks skipped.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was discovered I-sub belt 9 crosscut. Fall was approx. 25ft long, 16ft wide, 42 inches high area was bolted with 8ft tension rebar and 16ft passive cable bolts area took weight and bolts broke causing fall. No ventilation, equipment or person affected.

Struck by flying object

was roof bolting on Fletcher twin boom bolter and had driver steelup and was adding pushed steel when due to misalignment the pusher steel did not seat to the driver steel and the pushed steel sprang back toward injured persons right hand and caused laceration that needed stitches.

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

Injured was loading belt structure on the surface for a future belt move. Injured was in motion with a piece of structure and caught left thumb between the piece the injured was holding and another stationary piece of belt structure that was lying beside the one the injured was holding. This caused a laceration of the lt. thumb that needed stitches.

Struck by falling object

Employee had finished putting in an outside roof bolt. When injured swung bolter head to inside direction, a rock believed to have been on top of canopy fell off hitting injured in left lower back causing injury.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was discovered on the 10 Left 6 section in the #11XC going from #4 to #5 entry, including both intersections. The fall was approx. 90' long, 17' wide, and the height is undetermined. The area was bolted with 8' tensioned rebar bolts as permanent support and 16' CC cable bolts as supplemental support. The cause of the fall was due to abutment pressures from remnant pillars.

Struck by flying object

injured was in mine on travel ways and had pulled into a X-cut with two man ride and had issue with water and other material getting into Right EYE.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting black plastic tape from a 2"" water line with a blade knife and cut right thumb needing stitches.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was helping move a Distribution Box on J- section. Employee was looping a loop of cable onto a cable sled. Employee was on scoop operator side of scoop and sled. The sled hit a crib block and shifted pinning Employee right leg between cable sled and coal rib.

Struck by falling object

Injured was bolting on Fletcher twin boom Roof-Bolter when a piece of rock fell from the roof of mine and hit the injured in forehead and made a cut near left eyebrow. The cut needed 2 stitches to close wound.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During a power move on the 10 Left section, the employee was helping drop a Hi-Voltage cable from roof of the mine when the cable hanger end caught the injured persons right index finger causing a laceration which needed stitches. In the following days after stitches this wound became infected and employee began missing work as of 8/1/2017

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was walking in #3 entry of K section from Ram-Car to Continuous Miner to help with cable handling during place move. The Pavement in the area was covered in water and the injured stepped in a hole filled with water and twisted Right Knee injuring meniscus in knee.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured was carrying a bag of rock Dust into a power center location thru a door and felt stabbing pain in back. Emergency Room Dr. determined strained muscle in back and could return to regular job of Fire Boss on next shift. Injured returned to reg. job next shift and worked thru 6/20/17. Employee began missing work on 6/21/17 due to this injury.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was carrying items through a man door and had made two prior trips and on EE's third trip EE was carrying a chain over EE's right shoulder and carrying C grabs in EE's hand while walking from six foot high area through a four foot high area when EE felt a pain and heard a pop sound in EE's lower back.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was fire bossing in the 6 mains area of the 4-west mine when they slipped in mud on a wooden walkway and strained right knee. Injured continues doing regular job duties until 9/22/17 they began missing work due to knee issues and under Dr. care.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was attempting to loosen the lug nuts on a two man ride. Upon loosening one of the lug nuts the employee felt sharp pain in the mid-lower back.

Struck by falling object

Employee was loading bolter supplies onto Bolter when a rock (2ft. X 2ft. X 1 inch thick) fell from roof striking employee in left forearm making a 1 3/4"" laceration that needed 5 stitches during treatment.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was carrying T channel along the side of bolting machine with partner when they hit a previously installed roof-bolt and the T channel bounced back hitting injured person in lip with sharp edge and cutting lip. Injured needed stitches.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall occurred in the #4 Entry of the #7 crosscut of the 10left section due to geological conditions. Fall was Approx. 85 ft. long, 16ft. high, and 17ft. wide. Fall area was bolted to plan with screen and 8ft. tension rebar and 16ft. passive cable bolts. No people, equipment or ventilation effected. Alternate escape way was rerouted from area.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was loading a Roof bolter and strained back while lifting bundle of roof-bolt plates.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee tripped on ground strap at the section power center causing employee to fall forward and strike the foremans leg who was standing next to the employee.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to cut date boards out of a piece of belting when the knife blade came into contact with thumb causing a laceration.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was building a stopping wall and strained lower back.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured person was cleaning rock off top of continuous miner using slate bar when pointed end of slate bar cut right hand between thumb and index finger requiring stitches.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drill head moved due to partial failure of swing jack, the jack struck employees face and shoulder.

Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting on K-Section. Employee set the drill steel in the chuck and raised the steel to the top. When employee did this the steel jumped out of the chuck and struck employee on right hand.

Flash burns (electric)

Employee received a flash burn to ee face while working on a battery jack lift pin.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was making way through an intersection on foot when ee ear came into contact with a piece of roof screen. The seam height was so that the employee had to walk around with head tilted to the right and ear pointed upwards. The screen caught the employees left ear causing a minor laceration.

2016 · 24 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the 11 Mains belt at approximately 7:30PM on December 26th, at the intersection of #12XC. The fall is approximately 36'L x 17'W x 20'H. The area was supported with 8' Torque-Tension bolts on 4' x 4' spacing with two (2) 16' cable bolts installed every other row. The fall was cleaned up and an arch was installed.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to the mine elevator when ee tripped, falling down, and fracturing right knee.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at 24 crosscut in the #8 heading of the 10 Left working section. The fall is approximately 40'L x 17'W x 16'H. The area was bolted using 8' Torque-Tension roof bolts, installed on a 4' x 4' pattern, and two 16' cable bolts every other row. The fall area has been cribbed and dangered off.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the 9 Mains belt at #14 XC that measured approximately 26' Long x 17' Wide x 9' high. The area was bolted with 6' Install II primary roof bolts on a 4' x 4' pattern and two (2) 12' CC cable bolts every other row. The fall was cleaned up and an arch was installed.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered by a MSHA inspector and company safety official in the face of crosscut #28 going from 5-4 heading on the 10 Left section. The section was idle at the time the fall was discovered. The fall is approximately 15' long x 12' wide and the height is unknown at this time.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered by a MSHA inspector and company safety official in the face of crosscut #28 going from 4-3 heading on the 10 Left Section. The section was idle at the time the fall was discovered. Due to the location of the fall, the size is unknown at this time.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was standing next to a roof bolt machine when slack from the cable reel was taken up, knocking ee down and breaking left hand.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While moving a piece of fire hose, employee slipped and fell, fracturing a small bone in left ankle.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the 10 Left section belt line on top of the section feeder. The fall was approximately 28'L x 16'W x 12'H. The area was bolted on 4'x 4' pattern with 8' Super-Twist primary bolts and two (2) 16' cable bolts spaced every 8'.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred between 11-12 break on the #4 Main Line belt that spanned approximately 80' long x 18' wide x 8' high. The area was bolted with 6' super-twist primary bolts on a 4'x 4' pattern and two (2) 12' Post-Tension cable bolts spaced every 10ft.

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

Employee was building a stopping and smashed finger between two solid blocks. The bone in the end of finger was broken and required stitches.

Struck by falling object

Employee was removing belt structure when EE dropped the structure on foot, causing a fracture.

Struck by falling object

An MSHA inspector was traveling with a mine safety official when a rock fell out of the top near the #1 crosscut of 10 Left 4 Belt striking the inspector, creating a laceration on chin that required stitches.

Struck by powered moving object

Employee was roof bolting at the time of injury. The drill steel was not properly aligned with the drill chuck. The operator dropped the drill head to rotate the drill steel and it sprung back striking the left hand, fracturing thumb.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The injured person and another miner was lifting a canopy off of a Fletcher twin boom Roof Bolter machine and the injured felt a pain/discomfort in lower middle back area. *This person's 1st day off for this accident was 06/02/2017. Had surgery on back to correct problem.

Accident type, without injuries

At approximately 2:56 am, a roof fall was discovered on the 11 Main belt line at #25 crosscut. The fall measured 18' wide x 60' long x 21' high. The area was bolted with 8' super twist primary roof bolts and 16' cable bolts. The fall was cleaned up and an arched canopy installed under the fall cavity.

Accident type, without injuries

At approximately 5:50am, a roof fall was discovered on the 3 Main belt line at between 17-18 crosscut. The fall measured 20' long x 14' wide x 4.5' high. The area was bolted with 6' super twist primary roof bolts and 12' PT cable bolts. The fall was cleaned up and steel beams set under fall area with cribs built on top of the steel beams.

Accident type, without injuries

Intersection of 14 break in the #3 heading of the 10-Left section was cribbed and dangered off, and the top sat down on the cribs.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was roof bolting and felt pressure in abdomen while inserting a roof bolt. Employee received surgery to repair hernia.

Struck by falling object

Employee was shoveling on belt when a rock fell from top and struck EE on head.

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

Employee was sliding props underneath belt line to set on the tight side. While sliding prop under belt, employee's middle finger was smashed between the prop and a piece of belt structure, requiring the finger to need stitches.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occurred on 3 Main belt line at 3:40AM. Length of fall was approximately 40ft long, 16ft wide, and 15ft high. Fall disabled 3 main belt line.

Struck against stationary object

Employee received a cut to EE's hand, that required stitches, while changing out a belt roller on the outside conveyor. Employee was wearing gloves at the time of injury.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was loading MRS cable and caught EE's finger on the reel lid of the MRS.

2015 · 16 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered in the G-District Bleeder in the #1 entry, #20 crosscut of the G-5 panel. The fall obstructed the travelway to examine BEP-7G1 and BEP-7G2.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall occurred in the belt entry on 3-Main belt at 36 crosscut. Fall is located in intersection and is approximately 20' long x 16' wide x 12' high. The area was bolted with 6' fully grouted resin bolts and 12' post-tension cable bolts.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was a continuation of a previous fall that occurred on 09/06/2015. Fall is located in the #4 belt entry of the G-Submain between 11-12 crosscuts. The area was previously bolted with 8' combination bolts. Fall was cleaned up and additional arch support added.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall occurred on the G-Submain belt line between 11-12 break. Fall was located entirely in the entry and did not propagate into any intersections. The area was bolted with 8' combination bolts. The fall was cleaned up and the area supported with an arched canopy.

Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS DISCOVERED 8 PARALLEL 25 BLOCK #4ENTRY IN PRIMARY ESCAPEWAY FALL WAS BOLTED WITH 8FT INSTALL TWO AND 16 FT CC-CABLE BOLTS ESCAPEWAY WAS REROUTED AND NO VENTILATION, EQUIPTMENT OR PEOPLE AFFECTED

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While drilling a hole for a roof bolt, the drill steel bowed and snapped backward, striking him on the right hand, causing a fracture to his thumb.

Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED ON F-7 PANEL 230FT INBY FEEDER. FALL WAS BOLTED WITH 8FT SUPER TWIST BOLTS AND 16FT CC-CABLE BOLTS. THERE WAS NO PEOPLE, VENTILATION OR EQUIPMENT AFFECTED

Struck by rolling or sliding object

While moving the continuous miner into #4 entry, the machine hit the rib corner and a piece of coal slid out striking the employee's right leg, causing a fracture to his ankle.

Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS DISCOVERED 5 MAIN TRAVELWAY 5 BLOCK #6 ENTRY. FALL WAS BOLTED WITH 6 FT SUPER TWIST AND 12 FT PT CABLE BOLTS, THERE WAS NO VENTILATION, ESCAPEWAY, EQUIPTMENT OR PEOPLE AFFECTED.

Struck by falling object

While roof bolting, a piece of rock fell out of the top and cut him above his left eye.

Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS DISCOVERED F-6 #6 ENTRY BETWEEN 8 AND 9 CROSSCUT AND THE FALL WAS BOLTED WITH 6FT SUPER TWIST AND 16 FT CABLE BOLTS NO VENTILATION, EQUIPMENT OR PEOPLE AFFECTED

Struck by falling object

Employee put left hand on the drill head to check suction and the drill steel fell out and hit left hand.

Accident type, without injuries

fall occurred on e-8 section in #3 entry between 10 and 11 crosscut the fall area had been cribbed previous to it falling, fall area was bolted with 8ft super twist and 16ft cc cable bolts no people, equipment or ventilation affected

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

While replacing a head jack on the continuous miner, the head jack rolled over onto the worker's left index finger. The worker's finger required two (2) stitches.

Struck by falling object

Employee was installing the last bolt in a cut, an inside bolt, when a piece of coal struck his left leg, causing a fracture.

Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED ON E-3 BELT 19 CROSSCUT (FALL WAS BOLTED WITH 8FT INSTALL TWO AND 16FT CC-CABLE BOLTS) NO VENTILATION, EQUIPMENT OR PEOPLE AFFECTED

2014 · 18 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was discovered on 8 mains belt between 27 to 28 crosscuts and including 28 intersection fall was bolted with 6ft install two and straps, intersection had 10-12ft cc cable bolts, no people, equipment or ventilation affected.

Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS DISCOVERED 9 MAIN 43 BLOCK FALL WAS BOLTED WITH 8FT INSTALL TWO AND 16FT CABLE BOLTS IN INTERSECTIONS AND EVERY 8FT, 16FT CC CABLE BOLTS WITH STRAPS THE ALTERNATE ESCAPEWAY WAS BLOCKED AND MINING WAS STOPPED IMMEDATELY, NO PEOPLE WAS AFFECTED OR VENTILATION

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While assisting in moving a shuttle car on the section, the employee stepped into a small hole, slipped, and twisted his right ankle.

Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS DISCOVERED AT 27-28 #4 ENTRY OF THE PARALLEL FALL WAS 8FT HIGH 17FT WIDE 34FT LONG FALL WAS BOLTED WITH 6FT INSTALL TWO AND 16FT T-CHANNEL FALL WAS 4500FT OUTBY FACE NO People, ventilation OR EQUIPMENT AFFECTED

Struck by falling object

Employee was picking up cribs out of a ram car, when a piece of rock struck him on the left side of his head, cutting his head and his chin.

Accident type, without injuries

FALL WAS DISCOVERED 4-MAINS 15CROSSCUT #4HEADING ON TRAVELWAY,THIS FALL WAS NOT ON AN ESCAPEWAY. THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 20FT WIDE 30FT LONG AND 8FT HIGH THE FALL WAS BOLTED WITH 6 AND 8FT SUPER TWIST AND 12FT PT CABLE Bolts, no PEOPLE,EQUIPTMENT OR VENTILATION AFFECTED

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped climbing front end loader and struck hand.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

while installing a 16' cable bolt, the bolt became jammed and flew out of the wrench striking the employee on the left forearm. (required 4 stitches)

Accident type, without injuries

FALL OCCURRED E-3 PANEL 13BLOCK 6-7 CROSSCUT FALL WAS BOLTED WITH 6FT SUPERTWIST BOLTS, FALL WAS 360FT INBY FEEDER, NO VENTILATION, EQUIPMENT OR PEOPLE AFFECTED

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

The employee was taking the lid off the rear of a scoop to wash it. Another scoop operator was turning into the area to wash his scoop. The employee was pinched between the two scoops.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at the G-2 Panel (#4 Entry, #7 Crosscut, Belt Heading). The fall area was approximately 130' inby the feeder and measured 16.5' wide x 60' long x 12' high. The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist bolts, 12' CC cable bolts, and wide bacon straps every other row. No people, equipment, or ventilation was affected by this fall.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall occurred on the #8 Main Belt, #13 Crosscut. The fall area was bolted with 8' install two and 12' CC cable bolts with straps on an alternating pattern. No people, equipment, or ventilation were affected.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working at the belt head, the employee got his foot stuck in the mud and twisted his knee. He began missing work on 5/13/2014 when he had surgery to repair his knee.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was riding on a mantrip. It was pulling into the barn. The employee's foot was outside of the mantrip, and it was pinched between two mantrips.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was strapping trash down on a supply car. He climbed over the car with the strap and fell, catching his foot in the frame of the car.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was bolting up a strap when the head of the bolt broke. The shoe came back and struck the employee below the right eye.

Struck by falling object

A rock fell from the top, striking and cutting the employee's right forearm.

Struck by flying object

employee was knocking out a stopping, he was knocking out the top row when some roof material struck his extended right arm. he completed the shift and worked a full shift on 1/28/2014. He went for medical attention on 1/29/2014 and was given two days off for what was found to be a blood clot.

2013 · 18 incidents

Struck by falling object

Combo bolt broke out of roof and bolt plate and rock hit employee.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was foaming the wall on a square set when he lost his balance and fell into the under cast.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee injured his lower back while carrying big john props.

Struck by falling object

A T-Channel strap fell from the bolter and struck the employee below the left knee. The strike resulted in a laceration to his lower left leg.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered on E-1 Panel in the #1 Entry that was an alternate escapeway. The fall area measured 184' long and was bolted with 6' and 8' SuperTwist bolts and 16' CC cable bolts. No people, equipment, or ventilation was affected. The escapeway was re-routed.

Struck by falling object

The employee was building crib when a rock fell from the top, striking him in his head and sliding off his upper back. He began missing work because of the incident on 8/8/2013.

Struck against stationary object

The employee cut his right forearm with a metal band.

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

The employee was attaching rope to the miner's boom when the miner shifted, pinching his knee between the boom and the rib. The employee began missing work on 1/9/2014.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall occurred at the 6 and a half crosscut of the #4 entry (120' outby the loading point). The area was bolted with 8' install two and 16' cc cable bolts. No ventilation, equipment, or people were affected.

Accident type, without injuries

The fall was discovered at the D-Sub Section (#11 Crosscut, #6 Intersection). The area was bolted with 8' combo bolts and straps with 12' cable bolts. No equipment, ventilation, or people were affected.

Struck against stationary object

While the employee was unloading bolts, metal scrap cut his arm.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered at #3 Mains Section (#15 Block, #3 Intersection). The fall was 13,800' outby the closest loading point. The area was bolted with 12' cable bolts and 6' SuperTwist bolts. Ventilation, people, and equipment were not affected by the fall.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered at #3 Mains Section (#15 Block, #4-#5 Crosscut). The fall was 13,760' outby the closest loading point. The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist bolts. Ventilation, people, and equipment was not affected by the fall.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Irregular surface with water filled holes, damp conditions, EE was walking the roadway in entry #6 section ""A"" when he fell to his knees in a water filled hole, he felt a severe pain in left knee. He worked until 4:00pm. EE was seen at the ER of Broaddus Hospital in Phillippl, WV at 9:00pm 3/4/13. DX is pending.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The belt stand fell over, cutting the employee's left calf.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

A rib rolled, striking the employee in his back and rib area.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

A rib rolled, striking the employee in his lower back and knee.

Struck against stationary object

The employee backed into an exposed cable bolt.

2012 · 20 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was installing a cable bolts. He accidentally hit the rotation button, instead of feed, and the bolt hit him.

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

The employee pinched his hand between the long arm and the canopy post.

Struck by falling object

A drill steel fell out of the roof, striking the employee on the right hand.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee's foot was caught under a supply car, causing him to fall and strain his knee. The employee began missing work on 8/22/2012.

Struck by falling object

The employee was roof bolting at the time of the incident. While the employee was cleaning and repairing the suction lines, he placed his left hand over the suction hole. The steel then fell from the roof, striking the employee's hand.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was installing a cable bolts when he experienced pain in his groin. The employee began missing work on 8/27/2012.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall occurred at an intersection 200' inby the feeder (A9-9 Heading at #30 Crosscut). The fall area was bolted with 8' SuperTwist bolts and 8'-12' CC Cable bolts. No ventilation, equipment, or personnel were affected.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall occurred one black inby the feeder in the #5 Heading, intersection at the #20 Block. The fall area was bolted with 8' Combo and 16' CC Cable Bolts. There was a roof bolting machine inby the fall area. The only ventilation that was affected was at the bolting machine. No personnel were affected by the fall.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the D-1 Section (100' inby the feeder). The area was bolted with 8' Super Twist bolts and 16' cc-cable bolts. No equipment, ventilation, or people were affected. The mine was idle at the time of the fall.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered at the D1 Panel (#6 Entry, #4 Crosscut, 242' inby the feeder). The area was bolted with 8' Super Twist bolts and 12' CC cable bolts. No ventilation, equipment, or personnel were affected.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stepped in a hole, twisting his right ankle.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking on uneven pavement when he tripped, turning his right ankle.

Fall onto or against objects

The employee was using an allen wrench to perform maintenance. The wrench slipped, causing the employee to lunge forward. The employee struck his head on the inside scoop deck.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered in the B Sub-Mains Section (#46 Block, #4 Heading). The location was outby B-5 Panel. The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist bolts and 12' CC-Cable Bolts. No equipment, ventilation, or people were affected by the fall.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was pulling a cable when he experienced a sharp pain in his right knee. The employee was placed on restricted duty starting on 3.17.2012. It was determined that surgery was required to repair the damage to the knee, and the employee began missing work on 3.30.2012.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at 3X2 Crosscut, #21 Block (150' outby the feeder). The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist bolts. No people, equipment, or ventilation was affected.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was pushing up a bolt. He hit the rotation button, and the bolt spun around, hitting him the left arm.

Struck by falling object

While the employee was boarding a mantrip, a rock fell from the top, striking him on his right hand. The employee was treated and released to return to normal duty the next day. After a follow-up physician visit, it was determined that the injury did not heal correctly and requires surgery. The employee began missing work on 3/14/2012.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was moving a snub roller when he experienced pain in his abdomen. The employee began missing work on February 22, 2012.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered in the #4 Mains Section (#20 Crosscut, #11 to #13 Crosscut). The area was bolted with 6' Super Twist bolts and 12' cable bolts in the intersection. No equipment, ventilation, or people were affected.

2011 · 23 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered on the A-8 Panel at #15 Block (Between #4 and #5 Heading). The area was bolted with 6' fully-grouted resin bolts.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was hit in the face with a drill steel while roof bolting. The incident resulted in a fractured jawbone.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using a grinder when the hand tool kicked back, striking him in his mouth. The incident resulted in a cut lip and a chipped tooth. Stitches were required to repair the laceration to the lip.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee strained a muscle in his left forearm while lifting an oxygen tank. As a result of the strain, the muscle separated from the bone and will require surgery to repair the damage.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was cutting belt with a knife. The knife slipped, cutting the employee's right thumb. Stitches were required as treatment.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered at #5 Mains Section (#52 crosscut, #3-#6 Headings). The fall was 100' inby the feeder. The fall did cover the section PC. The area was bolted with 8' Super Twist bolts and 16' cable bolts. No ventilation or people were affected.

Accident type, without injuries

The fall was discovered at #5 Mains Section (#25 Block, #1 Entry, 2250' outby the feeder). The area was secured with 6' Super Twist Bolts, 12' cable bolts, and cribs. The fall did block the alternate escape way, and the escape way was rerouted. No individuals or equipment was affected.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee experienced pain in his lower back while installing a roof bolt.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the B-1 Panel in the IE-1B2 Inlet. The area was bolted with 8' Super Twist bolts, 12' PT cable bolts, and 10 cribs. The fall was 2000' outby the feeder. No ventilation, people, or equipment was affected, but IE was moved for safety reasons (plan approved).

Accident type, without injuries

The fall was discovered on the #5 Main Belt (#35 - #36 block). The fall was located 1050' outby the feeder. The area was bolted with 8' Super Twist bolts, 16' CC cable bolts with T5 channel. There were also cribs and 4 hienzman beams. No travel ways, escape ways, people, or equipment were affected by the fall.

Struck by falling object

The employee stated that he was bent over and picking up block when a rock fell from the top. The rock hit him in the middle of the back.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered in the 5 Mains Section (290' inby the feeder, #47 Block, 3x2 Crosscut). The fall was bolted with 6' Super Twist Bolts. No travelway, ventilation, equipment, or people were affected by the fall.

Struck by falling object

The bolter operator was prying down loose rock from the top. Some of that rock landed on the canopy of the bolter. When the canopy was moved, the rock fell from the machine and hit the injured employee in the middle of the back.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered at B-2 from #3 Heading up to and including #5 Crosscut and outby on #4 Heading to #2 Crosscut. The fall occurred 1000' outby the face, and the area was bolted with 6' Super Twist bolts and 12' cable bolts. This made IE 2B2 inaccessible and blocked an alternate excapeway. A new escapeway was established.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered at #4 Mains Sectio (#2 Entry, between #38 and #39 Block). The fall was outby 3100' of the nearest section. The area was bolted with 6' Super Twist bolts. No ventilation, travelways, equipment, or people were affected.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered at on the #3 Mains Section (#1 Entry between #8 and #9 Block). The fall was 7500' outby the nearest section. The area was bolted with 6' Resin bolts. No ventilation, travelways, equipment, or people were affected.

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

The employee stated that he had his left foot hanging out of the mantrip and clipped his foot against a rib.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered at #29 Block, A Sub (#5 Entry, 3700' outby the section). The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist bolts and 12' Point Tension Cable Bolts. No equipment, ventilation, or individuals were affected by the fall.

Accident type, without injuries

While traveling the B-Mains Bleeder Return, a fall was discovered on #32 Block, #8 Entry of the 4-Mains Section. The fall was 3200' outby the face area and was bolted with 6' Super Twist bolts. No people or equipment was affected. This entry was one of the two return air courses.

Accident type, without injuries

While traveling the B-Mains Bleeder Return, a fall was discovered on the #24 Block, #10 Entry of the 4-Mains Section. The fall area was 3900' outby the face and was bolted with 6' Super Twist bolts. No people or equipment was affected.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated that he was installing a roof bolt and experienced a sharp pain in his stomach. Note: The employee did not begin missing work for this injury until 2/23/2011.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated that he was pounding metal material with a wrench. The wrench ricochetted back, striking him in the face. Stitches were required to close the laceration.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the #4 Mains Section (#21 Crosscut, #9 Intersection). The fall was 18' x 18' x 8'. The area was bolted with 6' Super Twist bolts and 12' cable bolts. No equipment, ventilation, or people were affected by the fall.

2010 · 42 incidents

Struck by falling object

The employee stated that a rock fell between roof bolts, striking him on the head. Please note that the employee did not miss his first day of work until January 4, 2011.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on A Sub-Belt (#27 Block, #3 Entry). The fall was 18' x 10' x 80'. The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist and 12' cable bolts. No people, equipment, or ventilation was affected.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall occurred on the B-2 Panel (#21 Crosscut, #3 Intersection). The fall area was 18' x 18' x 18'. The area was bolted with 8' SuperTwist bolts and 16' cable bolts. No equipment, travelways, or employees were affected.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at the #4 Mains Section (#4 Heading, #20 Crosscut). The fall measured 16' x 16' x 8'. The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist bolts and 12' cable bolts. No equipment was damaged. No ventilaitn was disrupted, but the intake travelway was impeded for a brief time. No one was injured as a result of the roof fall.

Struck by falling object

The employee stated that he was moving miner cable when a rock fell from the top, striking him on the head. The impact knocked off his hard hat and cut his head. Medical staples were required as treatment.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at 6:05a on the B-2 Panel (#3 Heading in #5 Crosscut, 600' outby the loading point). The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist bolts and 12' Point Tension Cable Bolts. No ventilation or equipment was disturbed. No one was injured as a result of this fall.

Struck by falling object

The employee stated that a rock fell from between the bolts, smashing his hand through the canopy of the coal hauler.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at the North Section (#13 Crosscut, #5 Heading Intersection). The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist Bolts. No equipment or ventilation was affected. No one was injured as a result of the fall.

Struck against stationary object

The employee stated that he cut his finger while picking up bolt plates. Stitches were required for treatment.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the C6 Panel, #6 Block, #8 Intersection (Inby the Feeder). The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist bolts and 12' PT Cable Bolts. There was one person trapped because of the fall. One piece of equipment (scoop) was involved in the fall. Please note: This incident should be reported with two (2) Accident Codes--(03) Entrapment and (08) Roof Fall.

Struck against a moving object

The employee stated that he was backing a two man ride into the shop. The tram peddle stuck, so the machine could not be properly operated. The mantrip hit a hoist and the employee cut his head in the collision. Medical staples were required to close the wound.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at the C-4 Section (#14 Crosscut, #6 to 7 heading). The fall was 1500' outby the section. The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist bolts and 12' PT cable bolts. No equipment or ventilation were affected. No one was injured as a result of the fall.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at the c-4 Section (#14 Crosscut, #4 Heading). The fall was 1500' outby the section. The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist bolts and 12' cable bolts. No equipment or ventilation was affected. No one was injured as a result of the fall.

Accident type, without injuries

The roof fall occurred inby the loading point on the C-6 Section (#5 Crosscut, #2 Heading). The area was bolted with 6' SuperTwist Bolts. No equipment or ventilation was affected by the fall. No injuries resulted.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated that a roof bolt plate sliced through his boot, cutting his right foot. Stitches were required for treatment.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered on the C-6 Section (#4 Crosscut, between #13 and #14 room). The fall occurred 450' outby the feeder. The area was bolted with 6' and 8' SuperTwist bolts and 12' cable bolts. No ventilation, travelways, or equipment were effected. No injuries resulted from this fall.

Accident type, without injuries

The roof fall was discovered in the C-1 Section (#15 Block, #5 Heading). The intersection was bolted with 6' Super Twist Bolts. No vetilation or equipment was affected. No individuals were injured as a result of the fall.

Struck against stationary object

The employee stated that he cut his right ear on a cable bolt. The injured required stitches for treatment.

Struck by falling object

The employee stated that a rock fell from the top, striking and injuring his back, neck, and leg. Please note: the employee began missing work on 12/14/2010 due to required surgery to treat the injury.

Accident type, without injuries

The roof fall was discovered on C-3 (#5 Crosscut, #1 Heading, 1800' outby the section). The fall measured 30' x 8' x 17'. No equipment was damaged or ventilation disrupted. No injuries resulted from this roof fall.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated that while he was cutting bands on a belt structure, he cut his right arm. Stitches were required as treatment.

Accident type, without injuries

The fall was discovered on B-Sub Belt (#14 Block). The fall was measured at 7' x 16' x 30'. No equipment was damaged, and no ventilation disrupted. No people were injured as a result of this fall.

Struck by falling object

The employee stated that a rock fell from the roof, striking employee on the right foot.

Struck against stationary object

The employee stated that he was working on the beltline when he cut his forehead on a cable bolt.

Accident type, without injuries

The roof fall was discovered in the A Mains Section, #9 block, #4 Intersection. The fall was 3100' outby the section tail. The area was bolted with 8' Super Twist bolts and 12' post-tension cable bolts. No one was injured as a result of this fall. No ventilation or equipment was affected.

Struck against stationary object

The employee stated that he cut his left ear on a cable bolt while dusting the belt. Stitches were required.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated that he was removing rock from the miner and pulled his lower back.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at AB #25 Crosscut, #4 Heading, 3200' outby the face. The fall was 16' x 16' x 12'. The area was bolted with 6' super twist bolts and 12' cable bolts. No people were injured. No equipment was damaged. No travelways or ventilation were disrupted.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered in the A Mains Section, #6 Heading, #32 Crosscut Intersection. The fall was 320' outby the feeder. The area was bolted with 6' Super Twist bolts and 12' post tension cable bolts. No people were injured as a result. the travelway, ventilation, and equipment were not affected.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall was discovered on the C-4 Beltline, #4 Crosscut, 300' outby the feeder. No injuries resulted from the fall. No travelways, ventilation, or equipment was affected. The area of the fall was bolted with 8' Super Twist bolts and 12' post tension cable bolts.

Struck against stationary object

The employee stated that he hit his head on a cable bolt, twisting his neck. The employee worked his normally scheduled shift until his surgery. The employee began missing work on 5/14/2010.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This employee was diagnosed with carpal tunnel, which was classified as a work-related illness.

Struck by falling object

The employees stated that a rock fell from bolts to the rib in the #5 Heading, striking his lower right leg.

Struck against stationary object

The employee stated that he cut his neck on a cable bolt.

Struck by falling object

The employee stated that tramming a bolter into the #3 Entry on the A Mains Section. A piece of rock fell from the top, striking his lower back and right side.

Accident type, without injuries

The fall was discovered on the C Mains Section (300' inby the feeder in the #21 Crosscut, #3 Block of C-4 Panel). The fall measured 7' high x 16' wide x 60' long. The area was bolted with 6' Super Twist Bolts. No equipment, people, or ventilation were affected as a result of the fall.

Accident type, without injuries

The fall was discovered on the A Mains Section travelway (#8 Block, #5 Heading, 2000' outby the face). The fall was 10' high x 16' wide x 15' long. The fall area was bolted with 8' Super Twist Bolts. No people or equipment was affected by the fall. The travelway was rerouted to ensure traveller safety.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee stated that while pulling belt on the C-4 tail, the belt jerked, causing the channel locks to dislocate the thumb.

Struck by falling object

The employee stated that while bolting the #4 entry, rock fell from the top, smashing finger against the bolter head.

Struck by falling object

The employees stated that while he was removing a roof bolt steel from the hole, a piece of rock fell from the top, smashing his right index finger.

Fall onto or against objects

The employee stated that he tripped on a charger cable, striking his head on the press. The injury required stitches.

Accident type, without injuries

The roof fall was discovered in the #1 Mains Section, #12 Crosscut, #2 Heading. The fall was 8,800' outby the nearest intersection. The fall was 18'x 18'x 6' and was bolted with 6' fully grouted bolts. No equipment or ventilation was affected, and no individuals were injured.

2009 · 6 incidents

Struck by falling object

The employee stated that while operating an mantrip, a rock fell from the top, striking him in the right hand. The employee suffered a fracture to a metacarpal in his hand.

Accident type, without injuries

The roof fall was discovered inby the feeder on the C-3 Mains Section, #2 Entry. The fall was 8'x30' and was bolted with 8' SuperTwist bolts. Ventilation or equipment was not affected. No persons were injured as a result of this fall.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee smashed finger in muck bucket.

Struck against stationary object

The employee stated that he cut the top of his hand on a hose clamp while he was working on a roof bolter. Stitches were required.

Accident type, without injuries

There was a fall on the #4 Mains Beltline, #42 Crosscut, #6 Heading. The roof was bolted with 6' fully grouted roof bolts and 12' PT Cable Bolts. The was fall 3,200' outby the closest face. No persons, equipment, or ventilation was affected.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated that he strained his stomach and groin area while climbing into a front end loader.