Victim was cleaning rocks and coal to set timbers along a rib line. The rib and brow fell crushing the miner. The brow measured approximately 100"" long by 32"" thick, by 37"" tall.
Eagle #1Coal
- Fatalities
- 1
- Total incidents
- 86
- Years on record
- 2005–2012
- Latest incident
- Sep 2012
Fatalities at this mine
1 recordedReportable incidents
85 on file (excluding fatalities above)2012 · 8 incidents
EE was installing drill wrench on his steel, the wrench slipped off striking his left hand, causing his thumb to be dislocated.
EE was pulling rubber coating off of shuttle car cable. While ee was pulling his channel locks slipped striking himself in the mouth.
EE, was attempting to remove a piece of loose rock, from around and roof bolt. The rock fell out hitting EE, on his left hand causing 1 inch laceration, on his left hand.
Employee was roof bolting on MMU 004-0 in the #4 entry. While putting up his inside bolt a piece of rock fell measuring 39"" x 26"" x 6"" came inside the man-up striking employee in his left leg, causing tear to the Achilles Tendon.
Employee was standing in the #3 entry when the shuttle car started up the cable, struck him in the back causing him to fall on his back.
Employee was installing rib straps on MMU 004-0. While making a sudden turn, he felt a burning sensation in his lower back on 4/20/12. On 6/8/12 his back was hurting so he went home early. That afternoon, he went to visit his Doctor concerning his back and is off by Doctor's orders until further notice.
Roof Bolter operator was bolting top in the #1,entry while removing his drill steel a piece of rock fell measuring 17""x13""x4"" thick. The rock struck the victim on the left wrist causing a laceration.
Working on the starter box and while standing on a rubber mat, when turning his feet slipped on the wet mat and he pulled a muscle in the back of his left leg.
2011 · 15 incidents
While lifting miner cable experienced back pain that extended down his legs. Employee continued working until 01-03-2012.
Victim was removing rock from the continuous miner when a piece of rock fell between the bolts and struck him in the left shoulder and neck.
While cutting a one ton bag of rock dust into the scoop bucket the ram pushed back and pinched the left index finger between the ram and the scoop bucket as the rock dust entered the scoop bucket.
Helping make a shuttle car splice. Cut his left index finger.
Walking by belt feeder, tripped and fell on left knee - twisting knee
While installing roof bolts, he stepped forward to insert glue in the hole and twisted his knee.
While pulling rock off of the Continuous Miner with the scoop, the rock broke and landed in the scoop bucket bouncing the scoop operator (victim) against the roof.
Victim was cutting a clip off the belt when he slipped and the knife cut his hand.
Cut outside of thumb while making a cable splice.
Holding a board over a kettle bottom for the other bolt operator to bolt up. When the stab jack on the machine was set, it pushed the board against the roof pinching the victims finger
Shoveling belt - Twisted back while throwing material onto the belt
EE stated: After getting off mantrip and walking approximately 15 feet, stepped on rock injuring his ankle. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006092.
Miner was making a splice on a continuous miner cable. While stricking the anvel, a piece of the hammer chipped off and went into his wrist.
Miner was installing the last row of bolts in #6 rt. While pulling a piece of rock in the face, the rib brow on the left side of the entry fell, hitting him on the rt. ankle.
EE turned corner in shuttle car hitting rib, straining his neck. Injury resulted in application of cervical collar. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006096.
2010 · 21 incidents
EE was struck by a piece of roof rock that fell on roof bolter and slid down his knee. Injury resulted in miner treated and required to ambulate on crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006089.
EE was plastering a stopping while standing on a bucket. Fell off bucket twisting his knee. Injury resulted in miner treated and required to ambulate on crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006088.
EE was pulling feeder cable and hit knuckle on hanging first aid box. Injury resulted in miner treated and ambulating on crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006088.
Rock fell from the roof while swinging the drill arm on the bolter. The rock struck the miner on the right elbow resulting in a laceration.
EE fell and landed on his hand. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006085.
EE was pulling a piece of loose roof rock, when the piece fell, pushed slate bar into right knee. Injury resulted in the application of a knee immobilizer brace and crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006084.
EE wiped eye with shirt sleeve, got something in his eye. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicine and removal of foreign object. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006083.
EE was raising up 4"" aquamine waterline, line broke hitting employee in left arm. Injury resulted in splint to left hand and thumb. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006086.
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING OUTSIDE AROUND THE MINE AREA WHEN A DRILL POT HIT HIS HAND AND INJURED HIS LEFT THUMB. HE WENT TO APPALACHIAN HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT, WAS SEEN AND RELEASED.
EE was building a ventilation stopping, piece of sealant blew in his right eye. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicine. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006082.
EE was putting up roof bolt, a rock 2' X 3"" X 3"" fell on arm and leg. Injuries resulted in application of splint and sling. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006081.
EE was tramming scoop through water hole, timber came in deck hitting left leg. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006080.
EE was driving #3 shuttle car back to the feeder. The back wheel guard came off striking him in the head, neck and right shoulder. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006020.
Working the ratchet on a chain hoist when ratchet broke and the chain wrapped around his arm NOTE: EE worked did not file the inital incident report with the company until 8/12/2010. EE continued to work until November 16, 2010 at which time he went to see his doctor who restricted him from working.
EE experienced chest pains. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006095.
EE was installing corner bolt, bolt wrench came out of head, struck him in upper right eye and forehead area. Injuries resulted in medical treatment with intravenous antibiotic treatment. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006078.
Employee (Miner Operator) was cutting in #3 Entry on the 003 section. The continuous miner had dislodged a roof bolts while traming to the face. The result was that a piece of rock secured by the bolts fell and hit him.
EE was welding on section feeder without a hood. Injury resulted in application of prescription medicines. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006077.
While Traming a scoop, the scoop hit a hole in the roadway and threw the scoop operator into the canopy of the scoop.
Injured was with crew loading belt structure into scoop bucket. When EE twisted his body his foot remained stuck in approx. 8"" of mud, twisting his left knee.
EE was changing batteries on scoop, fell and hit his shoulder. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006074.
2009 · 18 incidents
EE got out of scoop to check pumps, lost footing on slick bottom. Injury resulted in knee immobilizer and crutches. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006032.
EE was hanging miner cable. Jumped up to hang cable, came down and turned his ankle. Injury resulted in an aircast on his left ankle. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006073.
EE has 10% pulmonary function impairment attributable to occupational pneumoconiosis. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006072.
EE was walking around feeder and tripped on feeder cable hitting his forearm on the feeder. Injury resulted in application of sling. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006094.
Man trip traveling to surface. Individual was riding in the back of the man trip. Just as the man trip went under overcast, he was distracted by putting his glasses on. He struck his head on the overcast, fell backward and hit his head on the man trip.
EE was found face down with a rock on his shoulder. He was carried to the surface and transported to Raleigh Gen Hospital by ambulance. Released at approx 4:00AM
EE was lowering ATRS on roof bolter when a 3' X 3' X 2"" piece of roof rock hit him on head and arm. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006069.
EE was operating shuttle car headed to the continuous miner when rib (2' X 3') rolled off hitting him in right arm and shoulder. Injury resulted in application of splint to immobilize the injured area. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006070.
Injured was setting the breaker for the feeder at the section power center after a belt move. The breaker blew up when he attempted to set it and knocked him against the rib. There was no apparent injury at the time of the incident. Approx. 2 days later, he noticed that the hearing in his left ear was deteriorating. Dr told him that his hearing loss may be related to the accident.
EE was opening a bucket of oil, cut finger when he caught it between handle and edge of bucket. Injury resulted in application of aluminum foam finger splint. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006068.
EE was helping electricians with cutterhead, felt pain in lower back after pulling down on cutterhead. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006067.
EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD SCOOP ONTO HAULER AND EQUIPMENT ROLLED OFF TRUCK JARRING EMPLOYEES BACK EMPLOYEE STATED
EE was removing continuous miner rub rail, rail came off striking him on the foot. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #8129240.
EE finished hanging curtain, stepped on rock and turned his ankle. Injury resulted in application of air splint. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006093.
EE was bolting in #5 entry, placed hand on drill pot, piece of roof rock fell on his hand. Injury resulted in the application of a splint and a sling. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation#9006066.
EE unsure when accident occurred, started feeling pain after helping with miner cable, went to doctor on 1/19/2009.This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006065.
EE was installing roof bolt, bolt wrench swung around striking him on the right hand. The injury resulted in the application of a finger splint. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006064.
EE was walking around faces in #4 entry, stepped over gob into a hole and twisted his knee. This report is being generated under protest to terminate citation #9006063.
2008 · 1 incident
Working on slope belt and slipped and twisted knee.
2007 · 4 incidents
Employee was running scoop. Ran over rock in roadway, jamming his head against scoop canopy.
The brakes went out on the scoop the employee was operating and hit the rib. The employee hit his head on the canopy.
Running shuttle car, slid against rib, caught arm between shuttle car and rib.
EE was walking outside, stepped in hole, lost footing, twisted right knee.
2006 · 4 incidents
Employee was reaching for his jacket when a rock fell striking him on his hand & wrist.
Hitting a pivot pin on the front boom of endloader with a hammer missed and hit his own foot. Knocking himself off the fender of endloader.
Injured was cutting piece of 42"" belt with utility knife. Knife slipped-cut upper leg.
EE was putting shield back on miner and shield fell on his hand mashing his finger.
2005 · 14 incidents
Mantrip was bringing crew outside. When mantrip went around a turn a jack slid or fell over striking employee's lower right leg.
WELDING ON MINER, PIECE OF HOT WELD CHIPPED OFF AND FLEW INTO LEFT EYE.
EE KNEELED DOWN AT #2 HEAD STARTER BOX, TROUBLESHOOTING. ROCK FELL FROM TOP AND STRUCK EE ON SHOULDER AND BACK OF NECK.
BREAK 317 #6 ENTRY FELL APPROXIMATELY 6' TO 8' HIGH AND 40' EACH WAY TOWARD #5 AND #7 ENTRIES.
INTERSECTION IN #2 ENTRY OF THE MAINS, 2 BREAKS OUTBY SPAD 208. FALL EXTENDING 10' OUTBY AND 50' INBY.
Injured was carrying pogo sticks to section when he tripped over firehose streched down belt.
Loading bolt supplies with scoop-while loading supplies, rib rolled in deck
Tramining scoop to section going down hill, applied brakes and did not have any, went into rib.
CLEANING MINER, ROCK FELL OFF HEAD STRIKING TOP OF RIGHT HAND
While hanging curtain/piece of slate fell striking ee on neck and head area.
EE was riding mantrip-hit dips in track-jarring caused injury.