Mining Incidents

Broad Run MineCoal

Big River Mining LLC · Underground
New Haven, Mason County, WV · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4609136
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
73
Years on record
2006–2012
Latest incident
Aug 2012
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

73 on file

2012 · 8 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was found on New Haven Mains #5 entry, 2 block panel, just inby spad #1603. Dimensions were 50' long X 18' Wide X 4' thick. Roof support was 4' glue bolts.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading belt structure, bottom rollers, onto a rail car another employee threw a roller which slid and hit his little finger on his left hand. This impact broke his finger.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was in entry #4 on Sliding Hill Mains at break number 117. It measures 60' long, 20' wide, and 6' thick. Roof support was 5' torque tension bolts

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was found in Alloy #5 entry, at break 15, and 16. dimensions were 20'wide X 45' Long X 4' high. Roof support was 4' glue bolts.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was located at break 68 Sliding Hill Mains #5 track entry. Fall was 19' wide X 20' long X 5' high. Roof support was 5' torque tension bolts. Area was dangered off.

Struck by flying object

Contractor was chain ratcheting rails together to put ties in, when the hook slipped off and flew back, striking him in the right hand. The hook tore the skin between his pinkie and ring finger at the knuckle which required stitches.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was located at alloy section spad 408 between entry #3 and #2. Fall was 19' w x 20' long x 4' thick. 4' resin bolts.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was located on sliding hill mains at break 14 to 15 outby spad #237. Fall was 19' wide X 20' long x 7' thick. Roof support was 5' resin bolts. Fall was dangered off.

2011 · 5 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was found on new haven mains, 3 breaks inby spad #1602 Fall was 18'W x 20' Long and 4' Thick. Roof support was 4' glue bolts.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall happened in intersection & fell from 6 to edge of #5 fall about 50' long 20' wide 4' thick.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall found by fire boss it fell at #10 bk on slope side 4' thick from middle of bk. & feathered out to left rail about 10' inside fall about 20' long total

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred at Block#137 Track entry/#6 entry in a intersection plus approx. 15' each way past the rib line of cross-cut. Roof was slate-fell approx. 8' H. X 18"" W. approx. 45' to 50' in L. Area had been bolted with 6' torque tension bolts. Area was developed approx. 9/1/2008.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall was found on a normal weekly exam of the Box Cut Intake airways. Block 12 @ spad #3677 ""old #1 section track entry"". Fall is in an intersection 18' wide, 25' long, 4 1/2' thick. Bolted with 4' resin bolts - Bolts pulled out approx. 6"" sandstone main roof - Slate top fell.

2010 · 8 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was found at 47 break track entry spad # 851 #5 entry. Roof fell at 47 break to 48 break 60'L, 6'H, 18'W. Roof support was 6'TT bolts.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was found on #2 belt spad #1082 #4 entry, 1 row inby corner, tight on rib line. Fall was 6' to 6.5' H roof control was 6'TT bolts.

Accident type, without injuries

EE was traveling with MSHA Inspector, walking the alley main return towards the return air shaft - when they encountered a roof fall @ block #5 - spud #258 - a intersection in a adjacent entry to the entry the air way examiner normally travels - These air ways are all common in a 5 entry panel - we dangered area off.

Accident type, without injuries

EE was traveling with MSHA inspector, walking Alloy's return airways to MP's #22 and 23 when they encountered a roof fall at spad # 1753, an intersection in a adjacent entry to the entry the airway examiner normally travels. These air ways are all 'common' in a 9 entry panel. We dangered the area off.

Accident type, without injuries

Employee was traveling with MSHA inspector, traveling Alloy's return airways to MP # 22 & 23 when they encountered a roof fall @ spad # 1602, an intersection in a adjacent entry to the entry the airway examiner normally travels. Thee airwys are all 'common' in a 9 entry panel. Dangered area off.

Accident type, without injuries

#1 section was idle on the midnite shift-The section was being pre-shifted/ firebossed prior to day shift entering the mine, when the fireboss found the fall. It was located at the last open break # 4 entry intersection spad # 4339 approximatly 4'1/2 high.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee has over 30 years of underground mining experience, most of which has been at the face. His last two years of employment have been as a Continuous Miner Operator at Big River Mining

Struck by falling object

Offside bolter operator was putting up the inside bolt of an entry in the face on West Mains when a piece of drawrock fell from inby. The drawrock fell onto the T-bar over his canopy onto a rib and on his lower legs. The rock measured 4'x5'x4"" and took several workers to remove from the operators legs. He was taken to the ER and has been hospitatlized due

2009 · 3 incidents

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

While tramming a bolter from one entry to another from the deck. EE held his hand up outside the canopy to remove the flypad obstructing his view and trammed the roof bolter with his left hand exposed and crushed his hand between the canopy of the deck into the rib.

Struck against stationary object

While the individual was rolling up piece of curtain to scoop the entry, he stepped on a piece of coal and twisted his ankle.

Accident type, without injuries

The intersection of the intake course at brk 19 spad 318 fell in approximately 20' x 20' x 4' due to a coal rider seam in the sandstone.

2008 · 14 incidents

Struck by falling object

While standing beside the roof bolter in entry no. 4 on section no. 4, employee claims a piece of rock fell and struck him on the back.

Struck by falling object

While starting to drill in the roof a piece of rock fell and struck the edge of the canopy which EE was standing under, the rock flipped back into the area where he was standing and struck him on the back.

Accident type, without injuries

Fall was discovered in the roadway on allor mains at break #61. Fall is approx 25'long, 18'wide and 3 1/2 to 4' high.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking along the operators side of the roof bolter, EE claims to have stepped on a small rock laying along the rib, as he stepped on the rock EE lost his footing and fell to the mine floor.

Struck by falling object

While removing bolts on a cable take-up reel cover, a piece of draw rock fell and struck ee.

Struck against stationary object

While walking along the number 1 belt line, at break number 19, EE stepped into some mud and claims to have twisted his right knee. He continued to work until 4/11/08 when he stopped working due to knee pain.

Accident type, without injuries

A fall measuring approximately 18' W x 40' Long x 6' High occurred on section no. 4, entry 2.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall measuring 20'long x 18'wide and 4' in height. Occurred on the new haven section at or near spad #1795.

Struck against stationary object

Inby air-lock door exiting mine was not operating properly. Crew tried four times raising and lowering door, after failing to get door to raise higher than 3', EE tried to manually assist door. EE was struck by garage door when man trip began tramming forward with no warning. EE had to be treated for a laceration on his chin, approx 3""L X 1/4""deep.

Fall from machine

EE exited a small 4 wheel mantrip to check and date up a pump. Upon exiting the mantrip he fell backwards and struck his head on a slate bar.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking under a piece of high line when a rock near the location where he was walking fell and struck the high line and knocked the high line loose. The line fell and struck ee causing him to fall. He tried to catch himself with right hand during the fall.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking in number 4 entry of number 4 section, when he stepped up onto a cable cross-over. While standing on the cross-over he lost his balance and slipped, causing him to fall.

Struck by falling object

EE started to drill a hole in the roof to install a roof bolt. In doing so a small piece of rock fell and struck him on the back of his hand.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tramming scoop down entry. Fly board caught him in canopy of scoop and pinned his back against the scoop canopy, scraping his shoulder blades & pulling back muscles.

2007 · 29 incidents

Struck by falling object

EE was bent over looking for an oil leak on the miner, when a small piece of draw rock fell, striking EE on the back of the head and neck.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While making repairs to the miner, He lifted a rub rail to replace it and in doing so he strained his back.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While backing the mine out of number 6 entry, ee whom was facing in the opposite direction from which he was walking, stepped on a rock and twisted his right knee. He was removed from work on 11-21-2007 by physician orders.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking in Number 3 entry, employee claims to have slipped and fallen, twisting his right knee. He was removed from work by Doctor on 11-20-07.

Struck against stationary object

While rearranging roof bolt plates on the bolter, hishand slipped and he struck the edge of an adjacent stack of bolt plates, causing a laceration on his left ring finger.

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

While loading belt into a utility car, EE claims that he raised the forks of the skid steer to adjust the belt dog and while doing so he fell from the machine and the machine lurched approx. 3' forward and ran over his foot and ankle.

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

EE had been riding on the step area of the Getman Tractor, from #4 belthead to the bottom of the slope. The tractor was stopped for EE to exit the tractor. After his exit, EE fell and placed , by catching himself with his right hand in a pinch point area. The tractor turned and in doing so, pinched EE's fingers.

Struck by falling object

While riding in the mantrip, a piece of draw rock fell and struck the top edge of the canopy and flipped into the area where the employees were riding. In doing so the rock struck the victim on the foot.

Fall onto or against objects

While inserting a glue stick into a drill hole, employee slipped and fell striking his back on the drill pot. He was removed from work by a specialist on 10-15-07.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While loading a piece of 60"" betl structure into a scoop, EE felt pain in his lower back.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking under a belt cross under when he stepped on a small piece of belt that had been discarded and was covered with mud. EE slipped with his right foot causing him to fall back and sit on his left foot and ankle.

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

EE was retreaving a chain from a parked scoop bucket. After he stepped out of the bucket, the scoop operator thought he was clear. The operator started the pump motor and started to back up the scoop. The scoop slid sideways and struck EE, pinning his right leg against the rib with the scoop bucket.

Struck by falling object

EE was assisting a certified electrician repair a de-energized cable. While holding the cable, a piece of draw rock fell and struck EE on the back of the right hand.

Struck by powered moving object

EE was utilizing the top of a battery box on a DBT scoop as a stable platform to support his notebook while he was writing notes. The roof bolt operator was unaware of EE's location when he started tramming the roof bolter forward. The roof bolting machine was trammed approximately 10 feet forward when the bolter struck EE from behind.

Struck against stationary object

While loading belt structure into a parked scoop bucket, employee stepped on a top roller. The roller rotated under the weight of his foot, causing a twisted left ankle.

Accident type, without injuries

On a general inspection of the emergency escape capsule, the capsule failed to operate properly. The mine was evacuated until repairs were made and a test was conducted. Mine reopened 4:00 pm.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

While unloading a mandoor from the supply, employee lost his grip. The door slid through his hands causing a laceration through his leather gloves on his right index finger.

Fall down stairs

Employee was descending a set of 3 steps at the bath house to retrieve a set of keys from his vehicle. He slipped on the bottom step and fell.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While making a belt splice, the knife that was being utilized slipped and cut the palm of the right hand.

Struck by falling object

Employee was walking through a cross-cut to reset a water pumping new location, when a section of draw rock fell from between permanent roof support and struck employee, knocking him to the ground.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While moving the miner into the face of no. 2 entry, employee was standing in no. 3 left entry. He started to walk across the entry and stepped incorrectly. This caused him to twist his knee. He was treated and referred to an orthopedic specialist for review.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After repairs to miner had been completed, EE was assisting in the replacement of the rubrail. During the procedure, the rubrail slipped & smashed his right middle finger above the last knuckle against the frame of the machine.

Struck by falling object

Employee was helping the scoopman rock dust & a piece of rock fell & hit him on the head.

Struck by falling object

While repairing to start a new drill hole a small piece of rock fell & struck the drill pot & bounced back & struck EE on the shoulder. EE visited his Dr. 5/18/07 and was instructed to stay off work until 5/23/07 for rest.

Struck against stationary object

EE was riding on the off side of mantrip with his left foot protruding from the mantrip. EE stated he struck his toe against the rib and that caused him to twist his knee. EE went to Dr. 5/17/07 and Dr. informed EE that he had a twisted knee & needed to take 5 days off work the let knee heal.

Accident type, without injuries

During a weekly inspection 4 falls were detected. The location of the falls are at or near spad 270, 175, 212 & 281. No injuries, no airways were blocked & escapeway are clear to travel. The falls were detected on sliding hill main area.

Accident type, without injuries

On the sliding hill mains section, an unplanned fall above anchorage occured on the above stated date and time. The fall is approximately 60' long, 18' wide and 6' high. The fall is located in a cross cut between #5 and #6 entry. Both sides of the cross cut area have been cribbed off.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was starting to make repairs in a section of cable when his utility knife slipped from the cable jacket material of the cable. The knife blade came in contact with his left thumb causing a small laceration between his thumb nail and first knuckle.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Safety Department informed me, on 3/21/07, that EE was walking in the #4 entry on Sliding Hill Mains, when he stepped into a section of uneven groung and twisted his left knee.

2006 · 6 incidents

Struck by falling object

While making the ""C"" cut in the cut sequence, a rock located in front of the last row of bolts between the bolt and right rib, fell from the front to back in a swinging motion and came back into the area where the operator was standing and struck him on the shoulder.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While installing a personal identification tag on a miners utility belt, the instrument being used to puncture the belt material penetrated the belt material at a much quicker rate than anticipated. The cutting device being utilized came in contact with the left middle finger causing a small laceration.

Struck by falling object

While erecting 8'0"" elevation floor steel on R.O.M. Belt Drive Building an unsupported, at one end, 10"" channel struck employee on the head. He instantly fell to the concrete floor. Rescue squad showed up 20 minutes later and took over.

Struck by flying object

Employee was cutting q decking. Metal flew up under safety glasses in to right eye.

Accident type, without injuries

An unintentional roof fall occurred in the slope entry being developed at the mine. The roof fall measured approximately 22' wide X 0 to 10' thick X 70' long. There was no injury to any employees, however, the fall occurred on the continuous miner parked in the slope entry.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unloading a truck (Pipes) and the load was not properly blocked. Employee stepped on pipe causing it to tip up. loosing balance.