Mining Incidents

Spring Mountain StripCoal

Jeansville, Carbon County, PA · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3610225
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
9
Years on record
2018–2024
Latest incident
Feb 2024
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

9 on file

2024 · 2 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

While replacing the coolant fan motor on the Komatsu D375 Dozer, the Miner's foot slipped off the push arm cross-brace causing them to fall towards the push arm where they extended their arms. A metal shard on the push arm sliced the side of their wrist which required 5 stitches to close.

Struck against a moving object

In order to dump a large rock from the bed of the Caterpillar haul truck, the Miner stopped short of the dump to unload on the top of the dump. The dump spotter misjudged the distance to berm causing the rock to rest on the berm and the tail of the truck when dumped. This caused the front of the truck to be jarred, injuring the Miner.

2023 · 1 incident

Fall onto or against objects

While jumping the starter of the Cat 777C haul truck, the Miner was standing on the tie rod to reach the starter. The Miner slipped on some grease causing the Miner to strike against the truck with Miner's back/side. The Miner suffered three cracked ribs.

2022 · 3 incidents

Struck against a moving object

While staging awaiting to get loaded in the 777D haul truck by the PC3000 backhoe, the Miner's vehicle was backed into by another 777D haul truck that was staging at a perpendicular angle to the first truck causing damage to the hand railing and walkway. The Miner received a cervical strain from the impact.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While mounting the Caterpillar 777D Haul Truck, at the beginning of the shift, the Miner's right boot slipped on the suspension ladder causing it to twist and strain.

Fall onto or against objects

While dismounting the Komatsu D375 dozer, the Miner's right foot slipped off the outside step on the side frame causing the Miner to fall forward. The Miner put right hand out to brace self and cut hand at the base of the thumb on a bolt guard on the side frame. The Miner went to the hospital where the Miner received 8 stitches.

2019 · 2 incidents

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While activating the dump lever of the haul truck, the Miner received a spider bite to the lower left arm which began to swell due to an allergic reaction.

Struck against stationary object

While looking down a drill hole to ascertain why the drill steel was stuck, employee's hardhat fell off when employee bent over. Subsequently when the employee stood up, employee hit head on the drill's boom.

2018 · 1 incident

Struck against a moving object

While operating a Komatsu D275 bulldozer, the miner ran over a rock that was sticking out from the ground. The dozer teetered over the rock causing it to jar against the ground. The miner felt discomfort to lower back and is being treated for the discomfort.