Struck by falling object
EE was operating roof bolter and while positioning drill steel against the roof, a piece of rock measuring apprx 1' diam X 0-2"" thick, fell and hit him on his left hand. Caused a laceration to the back of his hand.
North Point Deep MineCoal
Vindex Energy Corporation · Underground
Controlled by Arch Resources Inc
Gormania, Grant County, WV · Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 4609061
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 3
- Years on record
- 2006–2007
- Latest incident
- Aug 2007
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
3 on file2007 · 2 incidents
Accident type, without injuries
In #1 entry of C-1 Mains. Miner was taking a side cut to sratr # 8 Left Room. The roof started working in the Intersection of #1 Entry. The miner was backing out. When roof fell in pulling bolts inarea. Approximately 17' W x 16' L and approx 10' in height.
2006 · 1 incident
Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Bolter operator ws exiting the canopy compartment, when his knee pad became lodged under canopy deck, causing his knee to twist.