The miner operator on the east mains, left section, MMU 007-0, received fatal crushing injuries when portions of the right rib and corner fell unexpectedly. This occurred suddenly while the miner operator was cleaning the second cut in the 5 to 6 crosscut. The rib anomaly was approx 8.5' X 4.5' X 4.5' in the 5 to 6 crosscut and fell pinning operator against shuttle car.
West Mains 11 entry, 29 block, MMU 002, 3-way intersection. 20' long x 20' wide x 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
South 4-7 block, #5 entry, Spad #9479 MMU 006-0 17 ft wide x50 ft long x 6ft high. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, acs jacks and bars fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
7 Mains 2, 26 block, 5 entry, MMU 001, Spad # 16382. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, screens, pans, dywidag truss bolts, straps, post & Big John jacks. 17 feet wide x 30 feet long x 7 feet high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
7 mains 3,3 entry between 36 block, mmu 001 spad #18895. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts. pt cable bolts, pans and brow straps. 17ft wide x 30ft long x 8ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
There was a frictional ignition on the 6-mains section. Miner operator loaded 1st S/C and made the connection from 5 entry to 5 to 6 x-cut at block 15. The operator was loading the 2nd S/C and was in the process of trimming the bottom when a frictional ignition occurred. The flash was orange/yellow in color and lasted a few seconds. Two employees were injured.
The S/C operator was asisting the miner operator with his cable and curtain. The first S/C was loaded and the miner operator made the connection from the 5 entry to the 5 to 6 x-cut. The operator was loading the 2nd S/C and was in the process of trimming the bottom when a frictional ignition occurred. The flash was orange and yellow in color and lasted a few seconds.
The miner operator was operating the remote control miner on the 6-Mains section. The first S/C was loaded & the miner operator made the connection from the 5 entry to the 5 to 6 X-cut at 15 block. The operator was loading the 2nd S/C & was in the process of trimming the bottom when a frictional ignition occurred. The flash was orange/yellow in color & lasted a few seconds.
Old North, 8, #9 entry, 44 block, MMU 004, 4-way intersection Spad 17949. 18' wide X 30' long X 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, 12' cable bolts, pans and brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
6 Mains 4, 12 block, 3 entry, 4-way intersection, MMU 007. Support 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, 12' PT cable bolts, straps. 25' wide x 17' long x 10' high. Fall dangered off; additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 2, 29 block, 8 entry, MMU 002, Spad #16525. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, cribs, pans, dywidag truss bolts, straps, 6-12'. 17' wide X 29' long X 8' high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 3, 2 entry, 13 block, MMU 001, 4-Way. 17' wide X 25' long X 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, 12' PT cable bolts, pans, screen and cribs. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall.
7 Mains 2, 6 entry, 19 block, MMU 002, 4-Way. 14' wide X 28' long X 7' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, 12' cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen and cribs. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall.
7 mains 2, 6 entry, between 25 & 26 block, MMU 002 18 ft wide x 20 ft long x 6 ft high Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
7 Mains 3, 7 entry, between 8 and 9 block, MMU 002. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. 18 ft wide x 25 ft long x 6 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 2, 32 to 33 block, 7 entry, MMU 002, #16721. 17 ft wide x 40 ft long x 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean up plan developed and posted at fall site.
South 1, #7 entry, 39 block, spad #2528, MMU 006-0, 4 way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 7 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof supports installed around fall. Clean up plan developed and posted at fall site.
There was a frictional ignition on the 6-mains section. The remote control miner ee started his machine and his bits were not penetrating the coal. His right side bits contacted the right rib that had a sandstone streak. The operator stated that he saw a yellow flame above the right drum that lasted a few seconds.
7 Mains 3, 5 entry, between 9 & 10 block, MMU 001. 18 ft wide x 30 ft long x 6 ft high. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
The foreman was installing rib bolts with a hand butterfly drill and while drilling, the bit caught something and kicked back. The drill handle struck the foreman on the right side of his head. 10 sutures wer required above his right eye.
7 Mains 3, 7 entry, between 10 & 11 block, MMU 002. Support: 6 ft 3/4 resin bolts, pans, brow straps. 18 ft wide x 35 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof supports installed around fall.
North 8, 0 to 1 block, 7 entry, MMU 004. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. 17 ft wide x 70 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
North 3, 27 block, 6 entry, MMU 004, 4-way. 20 ft long x 18 ft wide x 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, beams & jacks. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The mechanic was changing a scoop tire and in the process the tire fell on his mid section. The EE completed his shift and continued to work, on 9/10/08 the EE decided to see a DR. THe DR diagnosed a umbilical incarcerated hernia.
North 3, 18 block, 4 entry, MMU 003, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 18 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. 18 ft wide x 30 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The foreman was standing under a newly constructed supported arch. He was using a rod that he pushed between the arch boards to slide a styrofoam pad on the top for additional cushion. The foreman was looking up and tripped, fell backward and struck the back of his head on a four foot piece of track rail. The CAT scan was negative.
South 7, #6 entry, 27 block 4 way, spad #14630 MMU 006. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, 12' cable bolts, pans and brow straps. 18' wide X 30' long X 8' high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
On 8/21/2008 this foreman was loading posts in a scoop bucket and he felt a pain in his lower back. The foreman continued to work and on 9/10/08 decided to see his physician. Therapy and rest was prescribed.
7 Mains 2, 6 entry, 32 block, MMU 002. Support: 6 ft 3/4 "" resin, dywidag truss, pans, cribs, straps, screen. 8 ft wide x 8 ft long x 6 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
North 3, 28 block, 6 entry, MMU 004, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 "" resin, 18 ft cable bolts, pans, cribs, straps, screen, beams. 18 ft wide x 25 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The employee was driving a wedge with a sledge hammer and struck his left index finger with the hammer. Ex-ray showed a hairline fracture to his left index finger. Splint was applied and he returned to operating his shuttle car his next scheduled shift.
North 4, 7 entry, 71 block, Spad #8273, MMU 004. 18 ft. wide x 30 ft. long X 10 ft. high. Support 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, straps, 12 ft cable truss bolts, screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
South 1, #7 entry, 37 block, spad #2532. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps. 18 ft wide x 18 ft long x 7 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
7 Mains 2, 18 to 19 block, 7 entry, MMU 002 spad #15990. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, screen, pans, brow straps. 17 ft wide x 20 ft long x 6 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
7 mains 3, 5 entry, between 20 & 21 block, MMU 002 Support: 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, screen. 17 ft wide x 15 ft long x 6 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The employee was jacking the tail roller in the belt feeder and the jack handle slipped. He fell and twisted his left leg. Sprain to calf muscle.
7 mains 3, 7 entry, between 28 to 29 block, mmu 002. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. 17 ft wide x 50 ft long x 7 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall.
The employee was using a sledge hammer to knock a pin back in the belt feeder and a piece of metal flew fromthe hammer head and lodged in his right index finger. The piece of metal was removed and 7 sutures were required.
South 4 - between 26 & 27 block, #3 entry. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, jacks. 30 ft long x 17 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall cleanup plan posted.
6 Mains 2, 9 block, 3 entry, MMU 007. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, 12' cable bolts, pans and brow straps. 20' long X 20' wide X 8' high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
The employee was working at W 1 tailpiece. While shoveling, a piece of rock came back on bottom belt striking employee's right hand resulting in a laceration to underside of last digit on his middle finger. After being treated and returning to work, the finger became infected subsequently requiring the employee to begin to miss work.
Old 7 Mains 3, #9 Entry, between 27 & 28 block, MMU 002, Spad 18098. 17 ft wide X 25 ft long X 7 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
Old 7 Mains 3, #6 Entry, between 26 & 27 block, MMU 002, Spad 18047. 17 ft wide X 17 ft long X 6 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
Old 7 Mains 3, #9 Entry, between 26 & 27 block, MMU 002, Spad 18094. 17 ft wide X 30 ft long X 7 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted.
7 Mains 4, 12 block, 2 entry, MMU 001-17 ft wide x 30 ft long x 8 ft high-Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 2, 7 Entry, 34 block, MMU 002. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. 14 ft wide X 8 ft long X 6 ft high Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan developed and posted at fall site.
7 mains 3,6 entry, between 9 & 10 block, mmu 002 16ft wide 2 25ft. long x 10ft high. Suuport 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed aroundn fall. clean up plan developed and posted at fall site.
North 3,25 block, 5 entry, MMU 003, spad #5141. Support: 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, jacks. 12 ft. wide x 14 ft. long x 7 ft. high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The employee was shoveling belt and felt a pain in his lower back. X-ray was negative and the employee returned to work. This employee notified management that additional back problems from the previous incident required him to return to the physician. Additional rest and treatment was prescribed. (Started missing 8/22/08).
North 3, 39 to 40 block, 6 entry MMU 004-0. 18ft wide x 15ft long x 7ft high. Support: 6ft 3/4 resin blots, brow straps, pans, straps, screen, jacks and beams. Fall danagered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean up plan developed and posted at fall.
North 8 belt, 6 entry 11 block, MMU 004, 4-way intersection. 17ft wide x 20ft long x 7ft high. Suuport: 6ft 3/4 resin bolts, 12ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall danagered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean up plan posted.
Old North. 8 belt #9 entry, MMU 004, 4-way intersection spad 17495 20ft wide x 20ft long x 7ft high. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall danagered off, additional supports installed around fall.
A ignition occurred on the 6-mains section, approx. 65 feet in 24 block, 1 entry. Shuttle car was loaded from this cut and ee was trimming the top before the second shuttle car arrived. EE seen an orange ball that started on the curtain side of the miner head. He put his head down and when he looked back up, it was gone. Bits striking sandstone appeared to be the was cause
North 7, 38 to 39 block, 6 entry MMU 003-0, spad #14699. 20 ft long x 18 ft wide x 7 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, screens, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
West 1, 6 entry, 22 block, 4way, MMU 001. 7 ft high x 17 ft wide x 17 ft long. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall and clean up plan posted at fall.
North 8, 13 block, 8 entry, 4 Way, MMU 004. 7 ft high x 20 ft wide x 20 ft long. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, addtional roof support installed around fall
7 Mains 2, 21 block, 9 entry, MMU 002, 4 Way #16067. 25 ft long X 18 ft wide x 7 ft high. Support: 6 ft resin bolts, pans, a crib. Fall dangered off, additional roof supports installed around fall.
Employee was hanging miner cable and stepped in a hole, twisting his right knee. The employee completed his shift, but swelling developed. The X-ray showed a crack to the small bone in the back portion of his right knee. A brace was applied
The ee was jacking a bus back on track. The bus was raised with a lifting jack & the ee & co-worker were using a post as a pry bar to push the bus toward the rail. The jack kicked out and the post swung down and sideways, striking his right upper leg. This caused his knee to bend inward. The ee completed his shift, but swelling developed. Cat-scan revealed a torn meniscus.
North 6, 16 Block, 5 Entry, MMU 004, 4-Way. 18 ft wide X 25 ft long X 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, straps, cable truss bolts and screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall cleanup plan posted at fall.
6 mains 2, 1 block, 5 entry, MMU 008, 4-way, 18 ft wide x 20 ft long x 8 ft high, Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, straps, 12 ft cable bolts Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
5 mains 1 rt. panel 8 block, #10 entry 4 way-MMU 004. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 7 ft high x 17 ft wide x 20 ft long. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
5 Mains 1 rt panel 42 block, # 2 entry 4 way - MMU 003. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 7 ft high x 17 ft wide x 20 ft long. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
5 mains 1 rt panel 27 block, #10 entry 4 way MMU 004. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 7 ft high x 17 ft wide x 20 ft long. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 3, 9 Entry, between 11 & 12 block, MMU 002 Support: 6 ft 3/4 resin bolts, pans, brow straps. 7 ft hihg x 17 ft wide x 20 ft long. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old South 7, 44 to 45 block, 1 entry 6 ft 3/4 inch bolts, pans, straps. 18 ft wide x 30 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old South 8, 16 block, between 8 & 9 entry. 6 ft 3/4 inch bolts, pans, strap. 18 ft wide x 60 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old South 7, 35 block, between 7 & 10 entry. 6 ft 3/4 inch bolts, pans, straps. 18 ft wide x 60 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old South 6, 11 entry, between 5 & 6 block 6 ft 3/4 inch bolts, pans, straps. 18 ft wide x 30 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old South 8, 13 to 15 block, 2 entry. 6 ft 3/4 inch bolts, pans, straps 18 ft wide x 60 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old South 3 right, 11 block, between 10 & 11 6 ft 3/4 inch bolts, pans, straps 18 ft wide x 30 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old South 8, 13 to 14 block, 4 entry. 6 ft 3/4 inch bolts, pans, straps. 18 ft wide x 60 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old South 8, 13 to 14 block, 5 entry 6 ft 3/4 inch bolts, pans, straps. 18 ft wide x 60 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old West 31 block, 9 entry, sapd 6813. support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans. 20 ft wide x 20 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old West 16-17, 11 entry, spad 6813. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans. 20 ft wide x 20 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old West, 33 block 8-10 x-cut, 4-way intersection, spad 6812. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans. 20 ft wide x 20 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old West, 6 block 4 entry, 4-way intersection, sapd 6832. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, 20 ft wide x 20 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
South 1, 10 block 10 entry, 4-way intersection, spad 648. Support; 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, 20 ft wide x 20 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
West mains, 24 block, 2 entry 4-way intersection, spad 1101. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans. 20 ft wide x 20 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old West 20-21 block, 11 entry 4-way intersection, SPAD 6837. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans. 20 ft wide x 20 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
South 1, 11 block 10 entry, 4-way intersection, spad 648. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans. 20 ft wide x 20 ft long x 8ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old East, #2 entry, 16 block, MMU 007, 4-way intersection Spad 1045 Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, MMU 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old East, #10 entry, 28 block, MMU 008, 4-way intersection Spad 1322 Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high.
North 3, 4 entry, 32 block, 4-way. Support : 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 1 entry, 29 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps.20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 3 entry, 16 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 21 entry, 39 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 4 entry, 27 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 3 entry, 18 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 1, 3 entry, 28 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 4 entry, 20 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old East, 3 entry, 7 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 1 entry, 37 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 1, 5 entry, 4 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 3 entry, 37 block, 4-way. Support : 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 2 entry, 29 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall
Old East, 2 entry, 10 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old East, 3 entry, 12 block, 4-way. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 1 entry, 31 block, 4-way. Support : 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans brow straps. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
6 mains between 9 and 10 block entry. 18ft wide 60 ft. long x 8ft. high. Support 6ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, screen. fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall. fall cleaned up plan developed and posted at fall.
North 3, 31 block, 4 entry, 4-way. 20ft wide x 20ft long x 8ft high. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12ft cable bolts and pans. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 4, 47 block, 2 entry, 4-way. 20ft wide x 20ft ft long x8ft high. Support: 6ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12ft cables bolts and pans. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Old East 2, #5 entry, 13 block, MMU 003, 4-way intersection. 18' wide X 30' long X 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, pans , straps and 12' cable bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 3, 4 entry, 3 block, 4-way, MMU 001. 25' wide X 22' long X 7' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, screen, pans, dywidag truss bolts, straps, cable truss, pans and straps.
7 mains 2, 20 block, 4 entry, MMU 001 4 way #16630 17 ft. wide x 25 ft long x 7 ft high. Support 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, 12 ft cable bolts. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 mains 2, 1 entry, 22 block, MMU 001 - 3-way intersection. 17' wide x 17' long x 7' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, pans, brow straps, cable truss bolts. Fall dangered off; additional roof support installed around fall.
7 mains 2, 2 entry, between 30 & 31 block, MMU 001. 17' wide x 20' long x 7' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, pans, brow straps, dywidag truss bolts. Fall dangered off; additional roof support installed around fall.
6 Mins 1, 3 entry, 16 block, MMU 007, 4 way intersection support; 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, dywidag truss bolts 17 ft wide x 20 ft long x 78 ft high. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 2, 2 entry, between 33 & 34 block, MMU 001 17 ft wide x 20 ft long x 6 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, cable truss bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 6, 22 block, 5 entry, MMU 003. 8 ft wide x 10 ft long x 4 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, cable truss bolts, screen, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
A thin piece of rock fell from between the roof bolts and struck the employee's hard hat and slid down his neck. X-ray was negative; bruise and 4 stitches to neck. He returned to work his next scheduled shift, but missed the remainder of the week.
The employee stated that while drilling a hole, the drill steel bent and struck his right wrist. The x-ray was negative, bruise.
7 Mains 2, 7 to 8 crosscut, 5 block, MMU 001. 40 ft long x 17 ft wide x 7 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, straps, cable truss bolts and screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall.
The employee was loading supplies on the roof bolt machine and a rock (3ft x 3ft x 3in)fell from between the bolts and struck the employee on his hard hat. X-ray and CAT scan showed a small crack to one vertebrae. Neck brace was applied.
Employee was assisting in changing a busted water line and was using a come-a-long to pull the pipe. The chain slipped and struck his left hand. The x-ray was negative, bruise.
7 Mains 2, 7 Entry, 26 Block, MMU 002. 25 ft wide x 25 ft long x 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, 12 ft cable bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
Old East 2, 7 entry, 7 block, MMU 008, 4-way intersection. 18' wide x 18' long x 7' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, screen, 12' cable bolts, cribs on both sides. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
6 mains, 21 block, #2 entry, 4-way intersection, MMU 007-17ft wide x 30ft long x 7ft high-Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, 12 ft cable bolts-Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall-Fall clean-up plan posted.
Employee was riding in an encolsed manbus and the bus came to a sudden stop. No injury was reported to the supervisor, but the following morning the employee complained about numbness in his right side. Management decided to take the employee for an examination and was negative, slight whiplash was determined.
The ee was bending over to tie a pull rope on the miner cable and felt a pain in his lower back. Examination negative, strain (2 days restricted duty).
South 1, 69 block 8 entry, 4-way intersection, MMU 006-17 ft wide x 35 ft long x 12 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts , pans, brow straps. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The employee was installing a roof bolt and the steel was not drilling straight. The steel stuck in the chuck and when it came out, It pinched the ee's left hand between the steel and the chuck. 4- stitches were required and the ee returned to work his next scheduled shift.
7 Mains, 11 entry between 31 & 32 block, MMU 002. 50' long x 17' wide x 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, cable truss. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
6 Mains 7 entry, 16 block, MMU 008, 4-way intersection. 8' wide X 10' long X 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, cable bolts and screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
6 Mains 4entyr, 14 block, MMU 007, 4-way intersection. 18' wide X 40' long X 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts and cable bolts. Fall dangered off and additional roof support installed around fall.
North 4, 69 block, 5 entry, MMU 003, 4-way intersection 17' w x 25' l x 8' h. Support 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, screen 12' cable bolts, ACS jacks. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed & posted at fall site.
7 Mains 2, 6 entry, 26 block, MMU 001, 4 Way. Support: 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, screen, pans, truss bolts, straps, 6 - 12 ft. cable. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
6 Mains 2, 7 block, #5 entry, 4-way intersection, MMU 007. 17 ft. wide x 30 ft. long x 7 ft. high. Support: 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, straps, 12 ft cable bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall.
7 mains 2, 10 entry, 2 block, MMU 002-17' wide x 30' long x 7' high-support: 6'3/4"" resin bolts, pans, brow straps-fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall.
5 Mains, 28-29 block, #8 Entry, Spad # 16423. 18 ft wide x 30 ft long x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps.
7 Mains 2, 6 entry, 33 block, 4-way, MMU 002. 18' wide X 25' long X 7' high. Support : 6' 34"" resin bolts, pans, brow straps and screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 2, 4 entry, 33 block, 4-Way, MMU 001. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall, clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
7 Mains 2, 6 Entry, 31 Block, MMU 002, Spad #16590. 25 ft long x 18 ft wide x 7 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4"" resin bolts, pans. Fall dangered off, additional roof upport installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
North 7, 28 to 29 block, 4 entry MMU 003-3. 17 ft wide x 50 ft long x 7 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 2, 25 to 25 block, 8 entry, MMU 002 Spad #16280. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 9, 9 block, 8 entry, MMU 004, 4 Way, spad #15717. 17 ft wide x 25 ft long x 7 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 mains 2, 25 block, 7 entry, 4-way, MMU 001 Spad #16279. 15 ft long x 8 ft wide x 6ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen. Fall dangered off, additional roof supports installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall.
7 mains 2, 7 entry, 31 block, 4-way, MMU 002 35' long x 70; wide x 9' high. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, dewidag truss. Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
North 4, 64 block, 7 entry, MMU 002, 4-way intersection 15 ft long x 10 ft wide x 6 ft high, Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, screen Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
EE was watching slack in cable while feeder was being moved. The cable caught on a belt stand & the EE grabbed the belt stand, not knowing that the stand caused a small cut in the cable. A slight shock from grabbing the stand frightened EE & he fell against the rib. The EE sustained a dislocated right shoulder. Shoulder was re-aligned & EE returned to work the next shift.
North 9, 23 block, 7 enry, MMU 004, 4 way. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, pan and brow straps. 17' wide X 20' long X 7' high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
North 9, 7 Entry, 27 Block, MMU 004 Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, cribs, 12 ft cablr bolt pans, screen. 40 ft long x 18 ft wide x 6 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
Correction/Entered incorrectly: North 6, 6 entry, between 15 & 16 block, MMU 004. 18' wide X 15' long X 6' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, pans, screen, bars and jacks. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
North 3, 7 entry, between 15 & 16 block, MMU 004. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, cribs, pans, screen. 25 ft long x 17 ft wide x 6 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
The Connellsville, 66""W x 84"" Dia., 1 1/2"" rope, 300 HP slope hoist was down from 9:20 am until 10:30 am. All persons were removed from the mine after 30 minute time limit.
The foreman was working on the truss bolter on the operator's side and was resting his left hand on the canopy. The bolt machine raised suddenly, pinching his left hand between the canopy and top. Fracture to left index and middle finger.
The employee was cleaning the hi-lift with a water hose. He was standing on the bucket and when he climbed down he slipped and struck his left hand on the bucket. X-Ray showed a simple fracture to the bone below his little finger.
North 3, 38 Block, 6 Entry, MMU 004-0, 4-Way Intersection. 18 ft wide x 30 ft long x 6 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, brow straps, truss bolts, crib. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
7 Mains 2, 4 entry, 2 block, MMU 001, 4-way. 20' long x 17' wide x 10' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, pans, 12' cable bolts, cribs, beams. Fall dangered off; additional roof support installed around fall.
North 9, 9 block, 9 entry, 4-way MMU 004-20 ft long x 17 ft wide x 10 ft high, support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans 12ft cable bolts. fall dangered off, addional support installed around fall.
6 Mains, 2 entry, 18 block, 4-way intersection, MMU 007. 17 ft wide x 25 ft long x 12 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
The employee was walking the #8 entry on South Mains and a piece or rib (1 ft. x 1 ft. x 6 inches thick) fell and struck his left foot. X-ray showed a simple fracture of his left big toe. They taped his big toe to his next toe.
North 5 belt, between 72-73 block, 5 entry, MMU 004 Spad #8271. 17' wide X 30' long X 8' high. Support: 6'3/4"" resin bolts, screen, pans, truss bolts, straps, 6-12'. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
7 Mains 2, 4 entry, 21 block MMU 001. 18' wide X 12' long X 6' high. Support: 6'3/4"" resin bolts, pans, 6-12' cable bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Fall clean-up plan posted.
The employee was carrying a post on his shoulder and a small rock fell from the top and struck his left little finger. X-ray showed a hairline crack in his little finger and 4 stitches were needed.
6 Mains 1 right section, # 6 entry, #7 block, MMU 008, 4-way. 18 ft wide X 20 ft long X 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, straps, 12 ft bable bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
7 Mains 2, 2 Entry, 3 Block, MMU 001. 25 ft long x 17 ft wide x 8ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, 12 ft cable truss bolts, cribs. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around the fall.
6 Mains, MMU 008, 4-way #8 entry 7 block. 18 ft wide x 25 ft long x 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, straps, 12 ft cable bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
The employee was fire bossing the North 6 belt and stepped in a hole, twisting his right ankle. X-ray showed a fracture to his right ankle.
North 3, 39 block, 6 entry, MMU 004-0, 4-way intersection. 18 ft wide x 25 ft long x 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, straps, 12 ft cable bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Injured was shoveling belt when he struck his right elbow on belt structure.
Mechanic was changing water sprays on the scrubber motor and a rib (12x4x8) fell suddenly, struck & pushed EE against Miner. The rib fell in a way that the Cont. Miner took the blunt of the weight & force. The EE was not pinned & was able to walk back to the back of miner. The EE was conscious & talking, but pain in shoulder & chest.
7 mains track, 6 entry, 30 block, 4-way MMU 004-15 ft long x 18 ft wide x 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, screen, pans dywidag truss bolts, straps 6-12 ft fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The EE was installing truss bolts. After installing the outside rib bolt, his next task was to bend the bolt against the top. He used the head of the bolter to bend the bolt and the bolt caught behind a roof bolt plate. The EE tried to push the bolt free with his right hand. When the bolt came loose, it sprung down and jammed his hand and wrist. X-ray showed hairline fracture.
5 Mains 39 block, #1 entry 4 way-MMU 003. 25' long X 18' wide X 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, 12' cable bolts, pans, brow straps and truss bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
West Mains 1, 7 block, 8 entry, 4-way, 20' long x 20' wide x 6' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, pans,cable truss bolts Fall dangeged off, additional roof support installed around fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
7 Mains 2, 5 Entry, 2 Block, 4-Way, MMU 001 20 ft long x 17 ft wide x 6 ft high. Support: 6ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, cribs. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 4, 63 Block, 5 Entry, 4-Way Intersection MMU 004. 10 ft long x 10 ft wide x 6 ft high Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps, screen, jacks. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall. Clean up plan developed and posted at fall site.
North 6, 40 Block, 4 Entry, MMU 003, 4 Way. 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 resin bolts, screen, pans, 12-12ft cable bolts, truss bolts
Injured states that he fell and hurt his knee while carrying belt on 2/12/07.
Mains 1 right section, MMU 007, 4-way. Support: 6 ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12 ft cable bolts, pans, brow straps. 20 ft long x 18 ft wide x 8 ft high. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 23 block, 6 entry, MMU 004, 4-way. 30 ft long x 18 ft wide x 10 ft high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, screen, pans, 12' cable bolts. Fall dangered off; additional roof support installed around fall. Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
Ee was preparing to install a roof bolt in an out-by area of the 6 mains section. When the ee raised the canopy, a rock (3 ft x 1 ft x 3 inches thick) fell from the top & struck the edge of the canopy. The rock rolled around the edge of the canopy & struck the ee's lower back. The x-ray showed hair line fractures to 4 of the lumbar vertebraes. Dr stated that surgery isn't needed.
Employee was having chest pains. Ambulance was called.
The employee was assisting changing a shuttle car tire. The lug bolts were removed and the tire suddenly came off and rolled, striking the employee's right foot and lower leg. X-ray was negative, bruise.
Injured was building stopping and cement block fell and struck right index and middle finger. Smashed fingers.
5 Mains 39 block, #4 entry 4 way - MMU 003. 18 ft. wide x 20 ft. long x 8 ft. high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, straps, screen, 12 ft cable bolts. Fall dangered off, additional support installed around fall.
The employee was riding in a battery manbus and was sitting in the jump seat located by the operator. An undetected rock that fell from the top and was on the off side of the track caused the manbus to stop suddenly. The sudden stop caused the employee to fall forward. His right foot slid under the operator's seat and twisted. The x-ray was positive: fracture to right ankle.
The employee was lifting a cable reel on a roof bolt machine and strained his left wrist. The employee continued to work with some pain. Pain continued an an MRI was scheduled and the results showed a tear in the left wrist cartilage and tendon.
North 327 to 28 block, 6 entry 4-way MMU 004. 18 ft wide x 20 ft long x 10 ft high. support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, screen, pans 12 ft cable bolts fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.
The ee was coupling the motor and supply car jennys. The one jenny kicked sideways and struck the ee's right leg below the knee. Ex-ray negative, bruise to calf muscle.
North 1, 19 - 20 block, # 7 entry, MMU 004 Spad 524. 18 ft wide X 25 ft long X 8 ft high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans, straps, 12 ft cable bolts, truss bolts and screen and ACS jacks on either side. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
An alledged frictional ignition occurred on the 7 Mains section, approx. 100 feet int he #5 entry. The operator was trimming his top in the b-cut and noticed an orange flash that lasted less than one second.
East Mains, 9 entry, 25 block, MMU 008 4-way. 20' long X 20' wide X 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, pans and brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
North 3, 40 block, 1 entry, MMU 003-0, 4-way intersection. 18' wide X 25' long X 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, pans, straps and 12' cable bolts. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
The EE was carrying omega blocks and was loading them in the scoop bucket. He tripped over a board and his right hand struck the scoop ram. The X-ray showed a simple fracture to his wrist. Cast was applied.
East 2, 25-26 block, 35 entry, MMU 007. 50' long x 18' wide x 8' high. Support: 6 ft 3/4 inch resin bolts, pans straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
At approximately 12:55 on the North Left section, MMU 003-0, 18 block, x-cut #3 to #2 there was an alledged flash generated from cutting sandstone. The intial investigation by MSHA and the state determined negative findings.
East 2, 17 block, 3 entry, MMU 007, 4-way intersection. 20' long x 20' wide x 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, pans and brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
The foreman was walking away from the face and a rock approx 16"" long, shaped like a wedge) fell from the xcut corner and the sharp edge struck his left leg below his knee. The xray was negative but 8 sutures were needed. The employee returned to work restricted duty his next shift.
Injured did not feel any pain until the next morning in his lower back. He went to the doctor and had xrays and it showed he had inflammation in his lower back. He also went to a chiropractor who said he had 2 bones ""out of wack"".
East mains 2, 29 block, 10-11 crosscut, mmu 004-0 18'w x 40' l x 8' h. Support: 6'3/4"" resin bolts, pans, straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof supplor installed around fall.
Foreman was standing on 3rd step of a 4'step ladder and the ladder twisted. Foreman fell and right side of his middle back landed on the ladder.The xray showed crack to his middle rib.
The employee tossed miner cable out of the roadway and felt pain in his lower back.
North 6, 13 block 7 entry, MMU 004, 4 way 18ft. wide 18ft. long x 8 ft. high. Support 6ft. 3/4 inch resin bolts, 12ft. cable bolts, pans, brow straps, truss bolts, fall dangered off additional roof support installed around fall.
North left, 6 entry, 6 block, 4-way intersection, MMU 004-0. 20' long x 20' wide x 8' high. Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, 12' cable bolts, pans and brow straps. Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall.
Walking, stepped on lump of coal, fell and twisted right knee.
North 7, 77 block, 4 entry MMU 003-0, 4-way Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, screen, pans, 12' cable truss and 12' cable bolts. 20' long X 20' wide X 10' high Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site
North 4, 55 block, X-cut 3 to 4 entry, MMU 003-0 Support: 6' 3/4"" resin bolts, pans 30' long x 18' wide x 10' high Fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall Clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site
North 3, 26 block, 6 entry, MMU 003, 4-way 20 ft long x 20 ft wide x 8 ft high,,,Support: 6 ft 3/4"" resin bolts, screen, pans 12-12 ft cable bolts, cribs fall dangered off, additional roof support installed around fall clean-up plan developed and posted at fall site.