Mining Incidents

Campbells Creek No 4Coal

Point Mining Inc · Underground
Controlled by James Roy Lucas
Tad, Kanawha County, WV · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4608437
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
88
Years on record
2000–2005
Latest incident
Apr 2005
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

88 on file

2005 · 6 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to cut plastic tape off a belt chain when he cut his right index finger. He went to the doctor & got 4 sutures. Returned to work next scheduled shift - no lost time.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping load an old piece of hi-line to get it out of way. Hurt lower back while handling cable - was loading it in an empty car. Went to doctor and was off work 2 days. Returned to work on 2-27-05.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING SET TIMBERS ON PILLAR LINE. WHILE LIFTING 10' TIMBERS, EE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK, WENT TO DOCTOR OVER WEEKEND, WAS TOLD TO TAKE COUPLE OF WEEKS OFF WORK

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had turned scoop on charge and was walking a couple of breaks to help with belt reduction when he stepped in a hole and twisted his ankle. Missed one shift; returned to work 2/13/05.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING FEEDER TO SET ON BELT TAIL, AFTER MAKING A BELT REDUCTION. WHILE TRAMMING FEEDER ON A SMALL GRADE HE PINNED HIMSELF AGAINST THE RIB, HITTING HIS RT. FOOT AGAINST THE FEEDER FRAME. HE WENT TO THE DR., CONTUSION, & EE WAS OFF FOR 3 DAYS.

Struck by falling object

EE was helping set breaker timbers on north mains when a rib fell and hit him on right knee, he worked until 3:00 pm and walked outside, reported swelling in right knee, undetermined at this time as to extent of injury.

2004 · 5 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee scooping gob in order to get to pillars to mine. While scooping, a piece of 3"" plastic water line sprang & hit him in face resulting in cuts & bruises to nose & lips. He was taken to hospital, treated & released. Also knocked out 1 tooth.

Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS HELPING REPLACE A 20' PIECE OF BELT IN #2 MAIN LINE BELT. WHILE WORKING, HE SLIPPED & FELL AGAINST BELT ROPE HURTING HIS RIBS. WENT TO DOCTOR & TOLD TO TAKE A COUPLE OF DAYS OFF - HE EXPECTS TO RETURN IN COUPLE OF DAYS.

Fall onto or against objects

EE had just gotten to section, went over to belt entry, slipped and fell against section belt tail piece, hitting his ribs against a piece of metal causing a fracture to ribs, finished shift before going to Dr, was off total of 6 days.

Struck against stationary object

EE WAS HELPING LOAD HI-LINE CABLE IN A FLATCAR, TO BE MOVED, WHEN HE GOT HIS FOOT CAUGHT BETWEEN AN OLD PIECE OF BELT RUBBER LAYING IN ROADWAY & SCOOP BUCKET, CAUSING A BRUISE TO TOP OF LEFT ANKLE. HE WAS TREATED WITH A COLD PACK & DRIVEN HOME.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE, WAS HELPING DO MAINTAINENCE WORK ON CONTINOUS MINER. WHIEL PRYING WITH SLATE BAR TO REMOVE POT ON MINER, HE PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK. WENT TO HOSPITAL AND GIVEN MUSC LE RELAXER MEDICATION AND TOLD TO REST FOR A FEW DAYS.

2003 · 13 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING ALONG BELT, WAS GOING TO BELT SWITCH TO TURN BELT OFF - SLIPPED & FELL & FELL BACKWARDS ON RIGHT ANKLE. BROKE BONE IN ANKLE, WILL BE OFF 6 TO 8 WEEKS.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON SAT 10-18-03 AT APPROX 2:30 AM. NO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONS INVOLVED, FALL WAS IN #45 ENTRY OUT BY SPAD 1754. AREA WAS DEVELOPED 01-99, FALL WAS 65' LONG BY 25; WIDE BY 6' THICK. AREA WAS CLEARED UP AND REBOLTED AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS INSTALLED. REPORTED TO STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING ROCK DUST ALONG TRACTOR ROADWAY TO 1ST LEFT SECTION, WHILE HANDLING ROCK DUST ( 50 LB BAGS) LOADING THE MACHINE, HE FELT PAIN IN BACK, WENT TO DR AND TOLD TO TAKE 1 WEEK OFF AND GIVEN A MUSCLE RELAXER MEDICATION.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE, MOBILE ROOF SUPPORT OPERATOR WAS KNOCKED DOWN DUE TO A RIB ROLL, WHILE FULL PILLARING - WHEN HE FELL TO GROUND HE CUT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER - WENT TO HOSPITAL & RECEIVED 8 SUTURES IN FINGE R, RETURNED TO WORK ON 9-15-03-LOST TIME - 1 SHIFT.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BELTMAN EE WAS HELPING MAKE A BELT SPOLICE WHILE CUTTING BELT-HE ACCIDENTLY CUT HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER WITH A RAZOR KNIFE-FINISHED SHIFT AND WENT TO DR AND RECEIVED 6 SUTURES. RETURNED TO WORK NEXT SHIFT.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 7-27-03 AT 8:45 PM - FALL WAS 30' X 15' X 4' THICK - THIS OCCURRED 1 BREAK-THRU OUTBY SPAD 6010 IN #5 ENTRY. THIS WAS APPROXIMATELY 300-350' OUTBY 1ST RT. SECTION. NO O NE WAS INVOLVED NOR ANY EQUIPMENT. WILL BE CLEANED UP & RE-BOLTED. THIS WAS REPORTED TO MSHA & STATE DEPT. OF MINES.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 AM ON FRIDAY 7-25-03. FALL OCCURRED IN #5 RT BT ENTRY - 1 BREAK-THRU OUTBY SPAD 1780. NO ONE OR ANY EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA - AREA WAS CRIBBED & TIMBE RED. THIS AREA DEVELOPED IN JAN. 99 - APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 MILES FROM ACTIVE SECTIONS. FALL AREA WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. FALL 45' X 20' X 6'.

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

EE WAS LOADING RESIN ON TO THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL OUT & STUCK HIM ON THE LEFT HAND, MASHING IT AGAINST THEMACHINE. HE TOOK HIMSELF TO THE HOSPITAL-NOTHING BROKEN-GIVEN 1ST AID TREATMENT & WAS OFF WORK 1 SHIFT

Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING ROOF IN #5 RT BT -HAD PULLED SOME DRAW ROCK DOWN & MASHED SUCTION HOSE ON BOLTER. WHILE REPAIRING HOSE, ANOTHER PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 16"" X 8"" X 1 1/2"" THICK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON H EAD & NECK. HE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL -CHECKED & RELEASED - NOTE - THIS DID NOT SEEM TO BE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT TIME OF OCCURRANCE.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING UNLOAD BELT STRUCTURE FOR A BELT MOVE - STRUCTURE GOT TANGLED UP & ROLLED BACK ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER CAUSING SPRAIN - WENT TO DOCTOR & MISSED 1 SHIFT DUE TO DOCTORS APPOINTME NT.

Struck against stationary object

BOLTER OPERATOR WAS BOLTING ROOF IN #2 ENTRY ON 1ST RT SECTION. TOP WAS REAL HARD AND BIT TORE UP. HE WAS KNOCKING THE BIT OFF THE DRILL STEEL TO CHANGE IT WHEN HE STRUCK HIS LEFT INDEX FINGE R BETWEEN BOLTER AND DRILL STEEL BRUISING FINGER. HE WAS OFF 2 DAYS.

Struck against stationary object

SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR WAS CLEANING SCRUBBER FILTERS ON MINER. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WAS LAYING ON TOP OF MINER. HE ROSE AND STRUCK ROCK WITH HIS HAT, JAMMING NECK. WENT TO HOSPITAL. FOUND NOTHIN G BUT WAS TOLD TO TAKE A WEEK OFF FOR STIFFNESS.

Struck by falling object

FOREMAN WAS TAKING MINER CABLE DOWN FROM NYLON ROPE HANGER, WHEN HE DROPPED CABLE HOOK IN HANGER, SNAGGED HIS HAND AND CUT IT OPEN. DID NOT MISS ANY WORK, BUT HAD TO GET 8 SUTURES IN LEFT HAND .

2002 · 27 incidents

Fall from ladders

EE, SCOOP OPERATOR WAS HANGING LINE CURTAIN IN FACE OF #1 ENTRY WHEN THE 6' LADDER BUCKLED AND HE FELL OFF LADDER, HURT LEFT KNEE AND BACK.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

BELTMAN WAS BOLTING FACE #4 ENTRY. WENT TO MOVE BOLTER UP TO NEXT ROW - TRIPPED ON LINE CURTAIN & FELL, HITTING LEFT WRIST & FOREARM - CAUSING STRAIN/SPRIAN. WENT TO DOCTOR & X-RAYED. WILL BE OFF 1 WEEK.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE, THE ELECTRICIAN WAS MOVING A WELDING MACHINE IN ORDER TO LOAD IT FOR TRANSPORT, FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DID NOT GO TO DR. UNTIL 11/6/02, DID NOT REPORT THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 11/11/02.

Struck against stationary object

EE WAS OPERATING #2 S/C ON 1ST RT SECTION. SHUTTLE CAR HIT HOLE IN ROADWAY & HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST CANOPY, STOVING HIS NECK. WENT TO HOSPITAL FOR X-RAY. DOESN'T KNOW ANYTHING YET AS OF 10 /7/02.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS DRILLING ROOF TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT. SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK BROKE LOOSE & SPUN ON THE DRILL STEEL & STRUCK HIM ON THE CHEEK. ROCK WAS APPROXIMATELY 12"" X 10"" X 1""THICK, CAUSING LACER ATION TO CHEEK.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS MOVING MOBLIE ROOF SUPPORT & THE CABLE WAS BEING REELED UP & IT KNOCKED A TIMBER OUT - TIMBER FELL & STRUCK EE ON LEFT ARM BELOW ELBOW - WENT TO HOSPITAL & HAD ARM X-RAYED - JUST A CONT USION - WILL BE OFF WORK 3 DAYS.

Struck by falling object

SCOOP OPERATOR WALKED UP #8 ENTRY & RAISED THE LINE CURTAIN TO SEE IF PLACE HAD BEEN SCOOPED OR NOT, WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 24"" ROUND & 1 1/2"" THICK FELL & STRUCK HIM ON HEAD, FACE & FRONT OF CHEST. SMALL CUT TO NOSE & FACE - TOOK HIM TO HOSPITAL AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE - NOTHING BROKE - JUST BRUISED UP.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE, WAS USING A CAN OF ELECTRICK CLEAN WHEN HE EMPTIED THE CAN. HE TOOK NOZZLE SPRAY OFF TOP & STARTED TO PUT IN ANOTHER CAN. WHEN HE SPRAYED IT, ITW ENT IN EYES AROUND SAFETY GLASSES. WENT TO HSOPITAL & GOT EYES WASHED OUT. MISSED ONE SHIFT.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ELECTRICIAN WAS WORKING ON A SHUTTLE CAR, THE CONVEYOR CHAIN BROKE, HE WAS TRYING TO PULL CHAIN BACK TOGETHER WITH A COME-A-LONG, USING A SMALL CHAIN ON FLIGHTS. THE CHAIN BROKE & THE HOOK CAM E BACK & STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT ARM.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED IN INTAKE ENTRY-1BT OUTBY SPAD 1790 NO EQUIPMENT OR PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED. FALL WAS IN #8 ENTRY WAS APPROX. 50-55' LONG, 20' WIDE, AND 4'TO 5' IN THICKNESS. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. THIS AREA IS APPROX. 1 MILE FROM ACTIVE SECTIONS.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT APPROX 12:15 AM, AT SPAD #4936 IN #3 ENTRY & EXTENDED TO SPAD 4933 IN #4 ENTRY. NO PERSONS OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. FALL WAS OUTBY SECTION 004-0, 2500 FT. FALL WAS 4 TO 5 ' THICK, 20' WIDE & 65' LONG. AREA HAD BEEN BOLTED WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS & LONGER BOLTS BEING INSTALLED IN THIS AREA.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT SPAD 4961 #3 ENTRY ABOUT 2500' FROM 1ST RT SECTION (004-0). THIS IS A NEUTRAL ENTRY WITH NO NORMAL TRAVEL. NO PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT INVOLVED. FALL WAS 4' TO 5' THICK, 50' LONG & 20' WIDE. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP - WILL BE TIMBERED AND DANGERED OFF.

Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MIDNIGHT CREW REPLACE SOME BELT RUBBER IN #2 MAIN LINE BELT. HAD A ROLL OF BELT IN SCOOP BUCKET AND WAS MOVING IT TO THE OTHER SIDE WHEN HE MASHED HIS LEFT THUMB BETWEEN T HE BUCKET AND RAM.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS MINING THE FACE OF #7 ENTRY-ON SOUTH MAINS-WHEN PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON LEFT HAND ROCK WAS 14X16""X3""-CAUSING LACERATION & CONTUSION TO LEFT HAND-WENT TO HOSPITAL-GOT 13 S UTURES ON OUTSIDE & 8 ON INSIDE.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING CHANGE OUT A PIECE OF WATER LINE. WAS HITTING HALF HEADER WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER & HALF HEADER BROKE IN TWO. HE HIT INDEX FINGER ON LEFT HAND & CAUSED A LACERATION TO FINGER. WENT TO HOSPITAL. RECEIVED 6 SUTURES.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS UNLOADING A BOTTLE OF OXYGEN (TANK) ON THE SECTION BEHIND THE POWER CENTER. WHEN HE LIFTED IT, HE STRAINED HIS GROIN. HE FINISHED SHIFT & WENT TO DOCTOR. NO HERNIA - DOCTOR TOLD HIM TO TAKE A FEW DAYS OFF.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE -SCOOP OPERATOR- WAS UNLOADING A STACK OF FLY BOARDS WHEN THE STACK FELL OVER & CAUGHT HIS LITTLE FINGER & MASHED IT. HE WENT TO DOCTOR & GOT 9 SUTURES IN LEFT LITTLE FINGER. RETURNED HIS N EXT SCHEDULED SHIFT TO WORK.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN #6 ENTRY, 1 BREAK OUTBY SPAD 5004. THIS IS A NEUTRAL ENTRY. NO EQUIPMENT OR PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED. THIS IS 7 BTS FROM 1ST RT SECTION. FALL 30' LONG, 20' WIDE & 5 1/2' TH ICK. FALL WILL BE TIMBERED OFF & NOT CLEANED UP. THIS AREA WAS FULLY BOLTED WITH 4' RESIN BOLTS & SHOWED NO SIGNS OF FAILURE.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE HAD PUT OIL IN S/CAR - HAD TO REMOVE RUB RAIL ON SIDE - PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER RT SIDE OF BACK WHILE LIFTING THE RUB RAIL BACK IN PLACE. HE WORKED UNTIL 4/22/02 & IS NOW OFF FOR A FEW DAYS, DUE TO THIS INJURY.

Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING INSIDE CAB OF HIS TRUCK BEING LOADED AT STOCKPILE. THE LOADER OPERATOR RAN INTO THE SIDE OF HIS TRUCK WHILE LOADING COAL. EMPLOYEE ALLEGED IT JARRED TRUCK AND STRAINED HIS NECK NECK AND BACK.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING ENDLOADER, SPILLED SOME COAL OUT OF BUCKET AND RAN OVER IT, JARRING HIMSELF IN SEAT. WHEN SHIFT ENDED HE COMPLAINED OF BACK HURTING. WENT TO CHIROPRACTOR.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS WALKING TO MANTRIP WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF SHARP DRAW ROCK FELL & HIT HIM ON LT. HAND, CAUSING A SMALL BUT DEEP LACERATION- WENT TO HOSPITAL & RECIEVED 9 SUTURES.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRANSFERRING A BELT WINDER FROM 1 SCOOP BUCKET TO ANOTHER, WHEN HE GOT BTWN SCOOPS & CAUGHT LEFT FOOT BTWN SCOOP BUCKET & BELT WINDER. WENT TO HOSPITAL, XRAY WAS NEGATIVE. HAS SOFT TISS UE BRUISE TO LT FOOT. MAY BE OFF A COUPLE DAYS.

Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS TAKING SCOOP OFF CHARGE, LEANED OVER THE SCOOP & FEET SLIPPED & HE FELL AGAINST THE SCOOP- WENT TO DR. HAD CHEST X-RAYED & WAS OFF 1 SHIFT.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS BRINGING UNIHAULER TO OUTSIDE, GOING AROUND CORNER AT 7 BELTHEAD, WHEN HE RAN OVER A TIMBER & JOLTED HIMSELF UP AGAINST THE CANOPY,STOVEDHIS NECK, WENT TO HOSPITAL- X-RAYS SHOWED NOTHIN G, DR. TOLD HIM TO TAKE 2 WEEKS OFF.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING CHANGE OUT A MOTOR ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER. WHILE LIFTING THE OLD MOTOR OUT AND PUTTING THE NEW ONE BACK-PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS BACK. WENT TO DR AND GOT A SHOT AND PILLS MUSCLE RELAXER HE GOES BACK TO DR ON 2-18-02.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS SECTION. STEPPED IN HOLE OR A LOW SPOT & LEFT KNEE BUCKLED BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN A SPRAIN TO LEFT KNEE.

2001 · 22 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TAKING BOLTER CABLE DOWN TO MOVE BELT MACHINE TO NEXT PLACE. HE FELT PAIN IN BACK. WENT TO DOCTOR: STRAIN TO BACK. OFF 6 DAYS.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING UP PIECE OF DRAW ROCK. STEEL GOT STOPPED UP & HE HIT IT WITH BOLT WRENCH. PIECE OF ROCK BROKE OFF & FELL AGAINST CANOPY & HE TURNED TO AVOID IT. IT HIT HIM IN BACK OF HEAD & NEC K. HE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AS PRECAUTIONARY, TREATED & RELEASED. WILL BE OFF COUPLE OF DAYS DUE TO STIFFNESS.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ELECTRICIAN WAS FLOATING MINER - HAD MOVED MINERTO #3 ROOM ON SOUTH MAINS. HE GOT BETWEEN MINER AND RIB TO GET A PIECE OF CURTAIN OUT OF THE WAYAND SWUNG MINER OVER AND FOULED HIS LEGS BETWEEN MINER AND RIB. HE BRUISED LOWER LEGS BELOW KNEESBUT WALKED TO MANTRIP TO RIDE OUTSIDE. HAD LEGS X-RAYED BUT TEST NEGATIVE - JUST CONTUSIONS.

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

INJURED WAS FLATING MINER OPERATOR OUT FOR LUNC. WAS SETTING MINER OVER IN A CUT & SWUNG MINER STANDOFF AGAINST HIMSELF & RIB. PINNING HIMSELF MOMENTARILY. HE MOVED THE MINER OFF HIMSELF BEFOR E HELP ARRIVED. HAS A HAIRLINE FRACTURE OF THE PELVIS ON LEFT SIDE. WENT TO HOSPITAL. DIDN'T SEEM TO BE VERY SERIOUS AT THE TIME.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCURRED IN #3 ENTRY APPROX. 1 MILE FROM ACTIVE SECTIONS. FALL WAS APPROX. 20'WIDE X 85'IN LENGTH X 4-6' THICK. AREA HAD BEEN CRIBBED ABOUT 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO FALL- AREA WAS DROVE ? 1-99-. NO EQUIPMENT OR MEN INVOLVED- FALL WILLNOT BE CLEANED UP. FALL AT SPAD 1783.

Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL WAS FOUND ON 9-18-01 AT 10:45 WHILE MAKING WEEKLY EXAM. FALL WAS APPROX. 20'X30'X6' THICK IN #7 ENTRY AT SPAD 1782-FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP AND WILL BE TIMBERED OFF.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD GREASED FEEDER & WAS WALKING AWAY WHEN HESTEPPED IN A MUDDY HOLE & TWISTED LEFT FOOT. DIDN'T WANT TO FILL OUT ACCIDENT REPORT BUT WAS OFF5 DAYS & WE FILLED IT OUT AS SOON AS WE COULD CO NTACT HIM.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING UNDER CABLES HANGING FROM ROOF. FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. WENT TO DR. ON 9-7. WAS OFF 2 SHIFTS. WAS WALKING IN BENT OVER POSITION (5 1/2').

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE REPORTED ON 9-14 THAT HE HURT HIS ARM ON 8-21. HAS A PULLED TENDON IN RIGHT ARM. HAS BEEN OFF WORK SINCE 9-3 & DID NOT REPORT THIS TO MGMT. TILL NOW. SAID HE WAS PULLING ON RATCHET & PULLED TENDON IN ARM. MGMT. HAS POSTED SAFETY RULES TO REPORT ALL ACCIDENT WITHIN 24 HRS. WE PROTEST THIS REPORT.

Struck against a moving object

EE REPORTED WHILE RIDING MANTRIP OUTSIDE, HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY & JARRED HIMSELF, HURTING IN LOWER BACK. WORKED 4 HOURS NEXT SHIFT & LEFT GOING TO DOCTOR. MAY BE OFF 1 WEEK. MANAGEMENT ASKED T O FILL OUT ACCIDENT REPORT ON 7/16/01.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS DROPPING CABLES THAT WERE HUNG TO ROOF BOLTS, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. THESE CABLE WENT TO MOBILE ROOF SUPPORTS. HE SAID BACK HURTING IN 2 PLACES.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON SCOOP-PUT NEW BUSHINGS AND PINS IN SCOOP BUCKET. WHILE TRYING TO HOLD PIN IN PLATE WITH LEFT FOOT-HE STRUCK IT WITH A 8 LB. SLEDGE HAMMER HAD FOOT X RAYED NOTHING BROKE BUT W AS BRUISED BAD AT HEEL.

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

SCOOP OPERATOR WAS LOADING TIMBERS IN A SCOOP TO BE USED ON THE SECTION. WHEN HE GOT FINGER BETWEEN SCOOP AND TIMBER. WAS OFF 1 SHIFT - CAME BACK WITH BAND AID ON FINGER.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MAKING A SHUTTLE CAR SPLICE ON A NON-PRODUCING SHIFT, WHEN HE STRUCK THE KNOCKER, A SMALL PIECE OF METAL WENT INTO HIS LEFT THUMB.

Struck against stationary object

EE WAS HELPING LOAD WATER LINE IN A TRAILER. WAS WALKING WITH HEAD LEANED OVER DUE TO ABOUT 5 1/2 FEET IN HEIGHT WHEN HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT EAR AGAINST A METAL BELT HANGER. WAS NOT WATCHING WHAT HE WAS DOING.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY AND FELT A PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF BACK. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT AND WENT TO DR. HAS A CUTE L/S SPRAIN. ADVISED TO TAKE A FEW DAYS OFF IF NO LIGHT D UTY WAS AVAILABLE.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD EAT HIS DINNER AND WAS WALKING BACK TO THE BOLTER WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT AND WORKED THE NEXT 2 DAYS. CALLED IN MONDAY(4/30/01) AND ASKED TO FILL OUT ACCIDENT FORM. MAY BE OFF COUPLE OFWEEKS

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MAKING WEEKLY EXAM-FOUND A ROOF FALL IN OLD WORKS-ONF-1 MAINS PANEL IN OLD WINCHESTER MINE, #3 ENTRY !BT OUTBY SPAD #422. FALL IS 25'X25'X6' THICK. AREA WAS WORKED IN 1996 AND HAS BEEN A BANDONED EXCEPT FOR BLEEDER PURPOSES-THIS IS NOTTRAVELWAY OR WALKWAY AND FALL WAS DANGERED OFF AND WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS SETTING TIMBERS. HE TRIPPED OVER CUT-OFF BUTTS WHILE HOLDING A TIMBER & TWISTED HIS BACK.

Accident type, without injuries

AN AREA IN ABANDONED OLD ROY MAINS EXPERIENCED 6 ROOF FALLS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY AT SOME TIME BETWEEN 1-13-01 AND 1-16-01. THESE FALLS ARE IN INTERSECTION, ARE APPROX 20' BY 20' BY 12'. ANOTHER COMPANY IS PILLARING IN SEAM BELOW (80' BELOW) IN THIS EXACT AREA, AND WE FEEL THIS WAS THE RESULT OF THEIR MOVING.

Accident type, without injuries

AN AREA IN ABANDONED OLD ROY MAINS EXPERIENCED 3 ROOF FALLS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY AT SOME TIME BETWEEN 1-11-01 & 1-12-01. THESE FALLS ARE IN INTERSECTIONS, ARE APPROXIMATELY 20 X 20 X 12'. ANOTHE R COMPANY IS PILLARING IN SEAM BELOW(8? BELOW) IN THIS EXACT AREA AND WE FEEL THIS FALL WAS THE RESULT OF THEIR MINING.

Accident type, without injuries

A AREA IN ABANDONED OLD ROY MINES EXPERIENCED 4 ROOF FALLS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY AT SOME TIME BETWEEN WEEKLY EXAMS OF 1-4-01 AND 1-11-01. THESE FALLS ARE IN INTERSECTIONS, ARE APPROX 20' BY 20' B Y 12', ANOTHER COMPANY IS PILLARING IN SEAM BELOW (APPROX 80' BELOW) IN THIS EXACT AREA, AND WE FEEL THIS WAS THE RESULT OF THEIR MINING.

2000 · 15 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING MAKE POWER MOVE WAS HANGIN HILLINE TURNED & A PIECE OF WIRE WENT BETWEEN GLASSES & HAD & JABBED IN RT EYE. WENT TO HOSP., & WAS TREATED SENT TO EYE CLINIC EXTENT OF INJURY STIL L UNDERTERMINED AT THIS TIEM

Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING BELTLINE TOWARD TAIL WITH HEAD BENT OVER DUE TO HEIGHT APPROX. 51/2 FT, BELT CREW HAD BENT A PLATE & HE STRUCK IT WITH HIS EAR. CUT RT EAR WENT TO HOSP & GOT 1 SUTURE

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS DRAGGING A SMALL MANTRIP CABLE TO POWER CENTER TO HOOKUP HIS HEADLIGHT GOT CAUGHT IN A BACKUP CURTAIN & HE SLIPPED & FELL TWISTING RT KNEE

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A SHUTTLE CAR. WHILE TRAMMING SHUTTLE CAR, HE HIT A HOLE AND FELT PAIN IN BACK, WENT TO HOSPITAL AND WAS TREATED AND RELEASED. NO ONE ANSWERS TELEPHONE AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CONTACT THIS EMPLOYEE.

Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR, HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY & JARRED HIMSELF IN SEAT. REPORTED PAIN IN BACK. WENT TO DR., MAY BE OFF TWO (2) WEEKS.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING AROUND #7 BELTHEAD & FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER. HAS GONE TO DOCTOR & TOLD TO TAKE 1 WEEK OFF TO REST SHOULDER & GOT A CORTISONE SHOT.

Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS FOUND AT 6:45 AM BY THE MIDNIGHT FOREMAN. AREA WAS OUT BY SECTIONS APPROX 5000 FT. FALL WAS 20' WIDE, APPROX 40' LONG, AND 5-7' THICK. THIS OCCURRED IN #6 ENTRY AT SPAD #1737. THIS AREA WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.WILL BE TIMBERED AND CRIBBED OFF. PLAN WAS POSTED AND WORK COMPLETED ON 9-5-00, DAYSHIFT.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE TANKS, WAS LIFTING THE BOTTLES AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING MINER CABLE SLACK TO HOOK ROPE ON MINER,FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG.

Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON BELT RUBBER, GATHERING BELT FOR A BELT MOVE, FELL BACKWARDS ACROSS SCOOP BUCKET, FINISHED SHIFT AND WORKED NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT AND IS NOW OFF WITH PAIN IN LOWER BACK AND TAIL BONE.

Struck by powered moving object

FOREMAN WAS PREPARING TO PUT UP CENTERLINE IN THE FACE, WAS LOCATED AT SPAD 2954; SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR HAD NOT BEEN RUNNING LOWER BREAK - S/C OPERATOR CAME THRU FLY'S & STRUCK HIM, PULLING HIM IN & UNDER THE S/C, BRUISING LEGS & ARM. HEFINISHED SHIFT & WENT TO DOCTOR NEXT SHIFT; MISSED 01 - SHIFT.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE AND COWORKER WERE CHANGING BITS IN A MINER--THESE BITS HAD BEEN IN THE HEAD FOR 4 OR 5 YEARS & WERE STUCK/FROZEN TIGHT. WHILE USING AN OLD CAT PAD PIN TO KNOCK THEM OUT. COWORKER HIT IT WIT H A SLEDGE HAMMER & PIN CAME FLYING OUT & STRUCK EE IN LEFT EAR AS HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A BIT.

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EE WAS PULLING PIECE OF DRAW ROCK IN #5 ENTRY, HAD A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL LAYING ON HEAD OF BOLTER. PULLED ROCK & IT HIT THE PIECE OF DRILL STEEL CAUSING IT TO HIT HIM IN LEFT SIDE OF FACE. MI SSED 1 DAY BECAUSE OF LATE DOCTORS APPOINTMENT.

Accident type, without injuries

WHILE MINING ON SECTION 003-0 SOUTHMAINS #3 ENTRY - WE CUT INTO AN AUGER HOLE ON LEFT SIDE OF ENTRY. NO INJURIES INVOLVED. THIS OCCURRED 200' INBY SPAD NO. 2640.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS MEASURING TIMBERS TO SET TO BUILT A BACK-BOARD FOR A NEW BELT HEAD-A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 16'X12'3' THICK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND-BROKE LITTLE FINGER AND CUT IT ABOUT 10-12 SUTURES.