Mining Incidents

Air Quality Hart Street South Coal

Monroe City, Knox County, IN  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1202103

Air Quality Hart Street South has $32K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
195
Years on record
1993–2006
Latest incident
May 2006
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
303
citations
65
significant & substantial
$31,876
proposed penalties
$30,720
paid to date
96% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,156 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
137
inspections on record
5,495
inspection hours
5.5
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
303 citations across 5,495 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Air Quality Hart Street South has $32K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$32K
proposed penalties
$31K
current assessed
$31K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
293 assessments are final orders; 3 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2006-03-02.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Air Quality Hart Street South shows respirable coal dust averaging 1.36 mg/m3 (67% compliant) across 1,138 samples.

Health sampling
A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Respirable coal dust
Respirable coal dust and silica figures cover coal facilities. Dust compliance is measured against the current 1.5 mg/m3 standard; samples predating the 2014 standard are included, so compliance rates are a coarse historical signal.
1.36
dust avg (mg/m3)
10.99
dust max (mg/m3)
67%
within 1.5 mg/m3
1,138
samples
Most recent sample: 2005-04-21.
Silica (quartz)
5.1
silica avg (%)
12.6
silica max (%)
158
samples
Most recent sample: 2005-04-28.
Noise
20%
over PEL
93
samples
Most recent sample: 2004-01-06.
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2005 Q4 3,078 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 3,183 1 0 314.2
2005 Q2 17,772 1 0 56.3
2005 Q1 32,774 10 1 305.1
2004 Q4 45,195 13 5 287.6
2004 Q3 52,837 15 0 283.9
2004 Q2 48,080 20 1 416.0
2004 Q1 52,426 11 2 209.8
Show 16 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2003 Q4 57,025 17 4 298.1
2003 Q3 61,917 19 5 306.9
2003 Q2 60,843 18 5 295.8
2003 Q1 70,181 13 4 185.2
2002 Q4 70,853 29 11 409.3
2002 Q3 72,273 21 4 290.6
2002 Q2 67,928 2 0 29.4
2002 Q1 65,049 13 1 199.8
2001 Q4 71,498 11 2 153.9
2001 Q3 66,800 6 2 89.8
2001 Q2 75,317 6 1 79.7
2001 Q1 70,930 16 3 225.6
2000 Q4 70,695 22 6 311.2
2000 Q3 79,368 10 0 126.0
2000 Q2 73,301 11 5 150.1
2000 Q1 70,732 13 2 183.8
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

195 on file

2006 · 2 incidents

May 30, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

On 5/30/06, an unintentional roof fall occurred at the #6 crosscut in #7 entry, this was located in the 1st West/4th North, return. The area was initially supported with 10' point anchor roof bolts, the fall measured 21' X 17' X 10' high and the roof fall will be cleaned up.

February 15, 2006 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred on the Main North in entry #5 between crosscut 70 and 71. This fall was in the travelway and the travelway was re-routed around the fall. The cause of the fall was weak laminated shale. This fall is in an area of the Solar Sources mine that Black Beauty recently purchased.

2004 · 16 incidents

November 28, 2004 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE MAIN NORTH ENTRIES IN #6 ENTRY BETWEEN #69 AND 70 CROSSCUT. ROOF FALL WAS 40' X 18' X 5-6'. ROOF FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP. INITIALLY THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS AND METAL STRAPS BETWEEN ROOF BOLT PATTERNS. ROOF MATERIAL CONSISTED OF LAMINATIONS OF BLACK SHALE AND SAND STONE.

November 8, 2004 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLTER & AS HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A TUBE OF RESIN INTO A DRILLED HOLE A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK THAT FEATHERED OUT ON ONE SIDE TO A FINE EDGE FELL FROM ROOF & STRUCK EE ON THE LT. FOREARM. HE RECEIVED FIVE SUTURES TO CLOSE THE LACERATION. HE RETURNED TO WORK HIS NEXT SHIFT, MISSING NO SCHEDULED WORK TIME.

September 21, 2004 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck against stationary object

Miner was walking next to a double boom roof bolter located in the face area of the number three production section and as he passed beside the roof bolting supplies loaded on the roof bolter he brushed his right hand against the loose end of a metal band. Caused laceration on the top of his hand requiring 4 sutures.

August 26, 2004 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While checking the oil on the continuous miner, oil shot out and went into his left eye.

August 16, 2004 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS LOCATED UNDER SUPPORTED ROOF LOCATED NEAR THE SECOND ROW OF SUPPORTS, OUTBY FROM AN UNSUPPORTED CUT WHERE THE MINING MACHINE WAS WORKING. HE WAS IN A KNEELING POSITION, OPERATING THE MINING MACHINE WHEN AN AREA OF MINE ROOF FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN PERMANENTLY INSTALLED ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM. THE ROCK CAUSED A FRACTURE TO HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER & A DEEP BRUISE TO HIS THIGH.

July 22, 2004 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was lifting and pulling a continuous miner power cable when he injured his left knee.

July 19, 2004 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #2 ENTRY, AT THE #8 X-CUT LOCATED IN THE PANEL 8 EAST RETURN AIR COURSE. THE ROOF FALL WAS 40'LONG X 18'WIDE X 8'HIGH. SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AROUND THE ROOF FALL & THE ROOF FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. INITIALLY BOLTED WITH 4'FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE ROOF MATERIAL CONSISTED OF LAMINATED BLACK SHALE & A SAND STONE.

July 15, 2004 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON THE 001 SECT. BETWEEN #7 & #8 ENTRY AT #38 CROSSCUT. FALL WAS 25' LONG X 18' WIDE, AND 3' - 6' HIGH. FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. INITIALLY THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 4' FULLY-GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. AREA HAD BEEN DANGERED OFF AND TIMBERED. ROCK HAD BEEN FALLING FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS BUT ONLY FOUND TO BE ABOVE THE ANCHOR POINT ON 7/15/04.

July 6, 2004 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY, AT THE #69 CROSSCUT LOCATED IN THE MAIN NORTH SECONDARY ESCAPEWAY. THE ROOF FALL WAS 20' LONG X 18' WIDE, AND 4.5 TO 6' HIGH. THE ROOF FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP AND THE AREA RE-SUPPORTED. INITIALLY THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 4' AND 6' FULLY-GROUTED ROOF BOLTS.

July 1, 2004 IN · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A RELAY IN A BATTERY. AS HE WAS CUTTING OFF TIE WRAP ENDS HIS WIRE CUTTERS SHORTED TWO TERMINALS. EMPLOYEE HAD DISCONNECTED & LOCKED OUT THE POWER TO THE CHARGER BUT FORGOT TO DISCONNECT THE SCOOP BATTERY FROM THE CHARGER.

May 20, 2004 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HANDLING CONCRETE BLOCKS, STACKING THEM ON A PALLET. HE WAS REACHING FOR A BLOCK THAT WAS ON A LOWER LEVEL, AS HE WAS GRABBING THE BLOCK A BLOCK FROM THE TOP LEVEL FELL HITTING HIM ON BOTH HANDS.

May 7, 2004 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by flying object

ON 05/07/04, EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW OUT FROM THE TAIL CONVEYOR, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION REQUIRING FOUR SUTURES TO CLOSE. HE WAS TREATED AND RETURNED BACK TO WORK.

April 13, 2004 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 4/13/04, EE WAS CUTTING A METAL BAND FROM A BUNDLE OF ROOF BOARDS WHEN THE METAL BAND BROKE & STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION. HE WAS EXAMINED & TREATED BY A LOCAL PHYSICIAN WHO CLOSED THE WOUND WITH SIX (6) SUTURES & RETURNED HIM DIRECTLY BACK TO WORK.

February 23, 2004 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #7 ENTRY, AT THE #35 CROSSCUT LOCATED IN THE MAIN EAST PRIMARY ESCAPEWAY. THE ROOF FALL WAS 20' LONG X 20' WIDE AND 4' HIGH. THE ROOF FALL WILL BE CL EANED UP AND THE AREA RE-SUPPORTED. INITIALLY, THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE ROOF MATERIAL CONSISTED OF A SANDY, LIGHT GRAY SHALE.

February 17, 2004 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A DAMAGED CENTER SUPPORT STRAP FROM THE CENTER SECTION ON A DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. AS HE RAN HIS RIGHT HAND DOWN AND ALONG A PIN HOLDER THE TOP PORTION OF HIS HAND RECEIVED A ONE AND A HALF INCH LACERATION FROM A SHARP METAL EDGE ON THE PIN HOLDER. HE WAS EXAMINED AND TREATED BY A LOCAL PHYSICIAN WHO CLOSED THE WOUND WITH 3 SUTURES. NO LOST TIME.

February 16, 2004 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE HEAD SOCKET FROM A ROOF BOLT WRENCH & AS HE STRUCK IT WITH A HAMMER HE ACCIDENTALLY CAUGHT THE END OF HIS LT.LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE EDGE OF HEAD SOCKET & THE HAMMER, CAUSING A FRACTURE AND A LACERATION TO HIS FINGER. HE RECEIVED SEVERAL SUTURES TO CLOSE THE WOUND, HIS FINGER WAS FITTED W/PROTECTOR & PROPERLY WRAPPED TO KEEP CLEAN, RELEASED TO WORK

2003 · 12 incidents

December 13, 2003 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING MINER BITS ON A CONTINUOUS MINING MACHINE AND AS HE STRUCK A BIT WITH A HAMMER TO SET THE BIT A PIECE OF METAL BROKE AWAY FROM THE BIT AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER CAUSING A FRAGMENT OF METAL TO BECOME LODGED IN HIS FINGER. THE METAL FRAGMENT WAS REMOVED VIA A SMALL INCISION AND CLOSED WITH TWO SUTURES.

September 22, 2003 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

ON 9-22-03 A ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR HAD JUST FINISHED ROOF BOLTING A FACE AREA. HE TRAMMED THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE BACK FROM THE FACE PREPARING TO MOVE THE MACHINE TO THE NEXT PLACE TO BE SUPPO RTED. HE STOPPED TO WAIT FOR THE CONTINUOUS MINE TO MOVE PAST THE BOLTING MACHINE WHEN HE REMOVED HIS HARD HAT TO SCRATCH HIS HEAD WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN ROOF SUPPORTS STR

July 29, 2003 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE AND A CO-WORKER WERE USING A CLA FORKLIFT TO UNLOAD A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FROM THE BACK OF A MAINTENANCE VEHICLE AND AS THE EMPLOYEE GUIDED THE CYLINDER AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE HIS RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN A SIDE BOARD ON THE CARGO AREA OF THE VEHICLE AND THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. THIS RESULTED IN A SIMPLE FRACTURE TO THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT RING FINGER. HE WAS TREATED & RELE

July 14, 2003 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Contact with hot objects or substances

ON 7/14/03 EE A SURFACE UTILITY WORKER RECEIVED 1ST & 2ND DEG BURNS TO 20% OF HIS BODY DURING ANINCIDENT INVOLVING HORSEPLAY. THE INJURY OCCURRED IN THE SURFACE SHOP AREA OF THE SOLAR SOURCES UNDERGROUND, MONROE CITY MINE. ON 7/14/03 AT 2:25 PM EE & ANOTHER EE WERE LOCATED IN THE SHOP TAKING A BREAK. INJ EE WAS SITTING ON WORKBENCH & OTHER EE WAS STANDING NEARBY WHEN 2 OTHER MINERS

June 17, 2003 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING ROOF BOLTER INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN A FACE AREA WHEN HE DRILLED A HOLE IN THE MINE ROOF TO INSERT A FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLT. HE WAS REMOVING THE DRILL STEEL FROM THE ROOF AND AS HE TURNED TO PICK UP A BOLT A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE OUT NEAR THE HOLE HE DRILLED, FALLING & STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT HAND & THUMB. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION & FRACTURE TO HIS RIGHT THUMB.

June 16, 2003 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ASSISTING A COAL HAUL OPERATOR CHANGE THE BATTERIES ON HIS MACHINE. HE WAS PLACING A WOODEN BLOCK BETWEEN THE BATTERY LIFT JACK AND THE BATTERY WHEN THE OPERATOR ACTIVATED THE HYDRAULIC LIFT JACK AND CAUGHT THE EE'S LEFT THUMB BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND THE WOODEN BLOCK CAUSING A LACERATION TOHIS THUMB REQUIRING TWELVE SUTURES TO REPAIR THE WOUND.

May 15, 2003 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

ON 5-15-03 EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 24"X14"X1" THICK FELL OUT FROM THE IMMEDIATE MINE ROOF STRIKING THE EE ONT HE LEFT RING FINGER CAUSING A FR ACTURE AND A SERIOUS LACERATION TO THE FINGER. THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE FACE AREA OF THE #3 ENTRY IN THE MMU 003 WORKING SECTION.

May 3, 2003 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER, HE HAD INSTALLED A ROOF BOLT ALONG THE RIB & WAS SWINGING THE BOOM TO CENTER TO INSTALL HIS NEXT PATTERN BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE RT. SHOULDER, BACK & RT.FOOT . HIS RESULTING INJURIES WERE ABRASIONS TO HIS UPPER BACK, SOFT TISSUE INJURY TO HIS RT. FOOT & ANKLE & A COMP. FRACTURE TO HIS THORACIC SPINE.

April 8, 2003 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

ON 4-8-03 EE WAS LOCATED BETWEEN A PERSONAL CARRIER AND BELT SUPPLY SKID AND HE WAS UNLOADING BELT SUPPLIES FROM THE PERSONAL CARRIER A BATTERY SCOOP TRACTOR THAT WAS TRAMMING BY THE CROSSCUT WHERE THE PERSONAL CARRIER WAS PARKED INADVERTENLY CAUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH THE SCOOP BUCKET. THEVEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO THE SUPPLY SKID CAUSING THE EE LEGS TO BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN EDGE OF SUP

January 21, 2003 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLTER & AS HE PLACED THE DRILL STEEL TO THE ROOF TO START A NEW HOLE A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE OUT FROM THE MINE ROOF, FALLING STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT FOREAR M LACERATING HIS ARM. THE LACERATION REQUIRED 3 SUTURES TO CLOSE THE WOUND. HE RETURNED TO WORK FOR HIS NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED SHIFT MISSING NO WORK TIME.

January 15, 2003 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHANGING A TIRE ON A BATTERY POWERED COAL HAULER AND AS HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BLOCKING-UP THE HAULER, THE HAULER MOVED APPROX. 6"KICKING OUT A CHOCK BLOCK, PINCHING HIS LT.RING FINGE R. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIS FINGER REQUIRING 6 SUTURES TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

January 10, 2003 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS AND AS HE STARTED TO DRILL A HOLE A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE OUT OF THE MINE ROOF, FALLING AND STRIKING EE ON THE LEFT FOREARM CAUSING A LACERATION. HE RECEIVED SEVEN S UTURES TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

2002 · 17 incidents

December 14, 2002 IN · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ASSISTING A COAL HAULER OPERATOR CHANGE OUT THE BATTERIES ON A COAL HAULER AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO GAIN HEIGHT BY BLOCKING BETWEEN THE HYUDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM AND THE BATTERY CASE. WHEN HE PLACED THE BLOCKING BETWEEN THE LIFTING JACK AND THE BATTERY CASE HIS LEFT THUMB WAS CAUGHT AND SMASHED AGAINST THE BATTERY CASE. HE RECEIVED A LACERATION AND A FRACTURE TO THE TIP OF HIS LEF

December 5, 2002 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TO HIS TRUCK AND AS HE WALKED ACROSS AN INCLINED ROADWAY HE SLIPPED AND FELL. THE CONDITIONS WERE SLICK DUE TO SNOW COVER WHICH CAUSED HIS FETT TO SLIP OUT FROM UNDER HIM. WHEN HE FELL HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT SIDE AND BACK, RESULTING IN THREE FRACTURED RIBS ON HIS LEFT SIDE.

November 25, 2002 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY, BETWEEN #8 AND #9 CROSSCUTS. THIS WAS LOCATED ALONG THE 5TH SOUTH TRAVELWAY. THE ROOF FALL WAS 30'LONG, 18.5'WIDE AND 5'HIGH. THE FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP AND THE AREA WILL BE RE-SUPPORTED. INITIALLY THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS AND SHOWED NO INDICATION OF ROOF FAILURE. THE ROOF MATERIAL CONSISTED OF SANDY,

November 4, 2002 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #7 ENTRY AT THE #20 CROSSCUT. THIS WAS LOCATED ALONG THE MAIN NORTH INTAKE. THE ROOF FALL WAS 30'LONG, 17'WIDE & 5'HIGH. THE FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP & THE AREA WILL BE RE-SUPPORTED. INITIALLY THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 4'FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS & SHOWED NO INDICATION OF ROOF FAILURE. THE ROOF MATERIAL CONSISTED OF SANDY GRAY SHALE.

September 24, 2002 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING UNDER CONTINUOUS MINER, AS HE CRAWLED OUT FROM UNDER THE MINER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RT. LEG, CAUSING A LG. CONTUSION TO THE UPPER PART OF HIS LEG.

September 10, 2002 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #5 ENTRY BETWEEN #24 AND #25 CROSSCUTS. THIS WAS LOCATED ALONG THE CONVEYOR BELT ENTRY OF THE 5S/2E WORKING SECTION. THE ROOF FALL WAS 57'LONG, 18' WIDE & 5'HIGH. THE ROOF FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP & THE AREA WILL BE RE-SUPPORTED. INITIALLY THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS AND SHOWED NO INDICATION OF FAILURE. GRAY SHALE.

September 3, 2002 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by powered moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A CONT MINER, HE WAS STANDING BETWEEN A LINE CURTAIN AND THE RIGHT RIB. A COAL HAULER HAD JUST BEEN LOADED AND WAS TRAMMING AWAY FROM THE FACE AND AS THE COAL HAULER BEGAN TO MAKE A TURN THE VICTIM WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFTKNEE BY THE COAL HAULER TRAILER. THE VICTIM RECEIVED A CONTUSION TO HIS LEFT KNEE AND SPRAINED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

August 26, 2002 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A BRATTICE WALL AND AS HE PICKED UP A CONCRETE BLOCK HE TRIPPED, FELL AND LACERATED HIS RIGHT FOREARM WHEN HE FELL AGAINST A WOODEN PALLET.

July 16, 2002 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 7-16-02 EE WAS OPERATING A DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLTER, HE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT AND AS HE INSERTED THE ROOF BOLT INTO THE HOLE HE STARTED THE ROTATION AND THE BOLT SPUN CAUSING THE BEARIN G PLATE TO SPIN AROUND AND STRIKE HIM ON THE LOWER ARM JUST ABOVE THE WRIST. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED EIGHT SUTURES TO CLOSE.

July 16, 2002 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 7/16/02, A ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS HAD INSERTED A BOLT INTO A HOLE AND WHEN HE TURNED ON THE ROTATION THE BEARING PLATE SPUN AROUND CATCHING HIM ON THE RIGHT ARM CAUSING A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED SIX SUTURES TO CLOSE

June 21, 2002 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLTER, & ASHE WAS PREPARING TO TRAM THE MACHINE FORWARD TO SET UP FOR THE NEXT ROW OF BOLTS TO BE INSTALLEDA PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE PERMAN ENTLY INSTALLED ROOF BOLTS. THE PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF THE LT. HAND CAUSING A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 7 STITCHES.

May 7, 2002 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #4 ENTRY AT THE #23 CROSS CUT, THIS WAS LOCATED ALONG THE TRAVELWAY OF THE 5S/2E WORKING SECTION. THE ROOF FALL WAS 30'LONG, 18.5'WIDE, & 5'HIGH. THE FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP AND THE AREA WILL BERE-SUPPORTED. INITIALLY THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH4'FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS SHOWED NO INDICATION OF ROOF FAILURE.ROOF MAT.:LAM. SANDY GRAY SHALE.

April 29, 2002 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED INT HE #4 ENTRY, BETWEEN #17 AND #18 CROSS CUTS. THIS WAS LOCATED ALONG THE TRAVELWAY INT HE FIRST NORTH OFF THE MAIN EAST, PANEL 9/E. THE ROOF FALL WAS 50' L, 20' W. AND 5' H. THE ROOF FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP AND THE AREA WILL BE RESUPPRTED. INITIALLY THE AREA WAS BOLTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS AND INDICATED NO ADVERSE ROOF CONDITIONS.

March 13, 2002 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT OF A BATTERY POWERED COAL HAULER WHEN HE STRUCK HIS SHIN ON HIS LEFT LEG ON THE LOWER SECTION OF THE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT, CAUSING AN ABRASION AND CONTUSION TO HIS LEG. TWO DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT HE BECAME DISABLED FROM WORKING DUE TO AN INFECTION IN HIS LOWER LEG.

February 18, 2002 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING AN ANGLE GRINDER WHEN HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER CAME IN CONTACT W/ THE GRINDING WHEEL. RECEIVED A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED 3 SUTURES TO CLOSE. AFTER RECEIVING MEDICAL ATTENTION, HAS NOT MISSED ANY WORK.

February 11, 2002 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #1 ENTRY, INBY THE LAST OPEN CROSS CUT, IN THE 001 WORKING SECTION. THE ROOF FALL WAS 42'LONG,18 & 1/2'WIDE AND 6'HIGH. THE ROOF FALL WAS CLEANED UP AND THE AREA WAS RE-SUPPORTED WITH 6'FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS AND INDICATED NO ADVERSE ROOFCONDITIONS. THE ROOF MATERIAL CONSISTED OF FINELY LAMINATED SANDY DARK GRAY SHALE.

January 9, 2002 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck against a moving object

ON 1-9-02, EE WAS OPERATING A LOADER, WHICH COLLIDED WITH A TRUCK, DUE TO MUDDY CONDITIONS. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL CAR, BUT ON 1-28-02, SAW DR. WHO DIAGNOSED A ME DIAL MENISCUS TEAR TOE THE RIGHT KNEE. HE WAS T AKEN OFF WORK ON 2-19-02 AND WILL HAVE SURGERY.

2001 · 18 incidents

December 18, 2001 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS LEANING AGAINST A BATTERY POWERED COAL HAULER, LOCATED JUST INBY THER RATIO FEEDER. HE WAS SUPPORTING HIMSELF WITH HIS RIGHT HAND AGAINST THE TOP EDGE OF THE COAL HAULER BED WHEN A PIEC E OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS SMASHING HIS 2, 3, 4, FINGERS RIGHT HAND BETWEENTHE EDGE OF THE COAL HAULER AND THE ROCK. FRACTURES WERE RULED OUT, HAD SOFT TISSUE INJURIES.

November 30, 2001 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE #3 ENTRY (RETURN) AT #6 CROSS CUT IN THE FIRST SOUTH, MAIN EAST - THIRD SOUTH PANEL. THE ROOF FALL WAS 80'LONG, 18'WIDE AND 8'HIGH. THE AREA WAS BOLT ED WITH 6'FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS AND 2" X 6" X14'LONG BOARDS HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA AS SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTS. THE ROOF MATERIAL CONSISTED OF LAMINATED SANDY DARK GRAY SHAL

November 9, 2001 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A DOUBLE BOOM LONG AIRDOXROOF BOLTER. HE WAS INSTALLING HIS FIRST BOLT INTHE FACE OF THE NUMBER NINE ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF THE MINE ROOF STRIKING THE PROCTECTIVE CANOPY. AFTER THE ROCK HIT ON THE CANOPY IT FLIPPED OVER AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE UPPER LIP CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING 11 SUTURES TO CLOSE. TREATED AND RELEASED BACK.

September 21, 2001 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

ON 9/21/01, EMPLOYEE, A MINER OPERATOR WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 12"X 12"X 2" THICK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE MIDDLE AND RING FINGER, REQUIRING A TOTAL OF 11 SUTURES. HE WAS TREATED AND RETURNED TO WORK FOR HIS NEXT REG. SHIFT.

August 26, 2001 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED ALONG THE SECOND MAIN EAST TRAVELWAY BETWEEN THE #86 CROSSCUT AND THE #87 CROSSCUT. THE ROOF FALL WAS 60'LX 16'W AND 6'HIGH. THE TRAVELWAY WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS, TENSAR MATERIAL AND 2"X6"X14' OAK BOARDS. THE ROOF CONSISTED OF A LAMINATED SANDY SHALE MATERIAL, AND THE AREA WILL BE RE-SUPPORTED AND CLEANED UP.

August 24, 2001 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING A DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLTER. HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE IN THE MINE ROOF FOR ROOF BOLT INSTALLATION, HE WAS USING A TWO PIECE DRILL STEEL AND AS HE WAS INSERTING THE LOWER SECTION O NTO THE UPPER SECTION THE DRILL STEEL DID NOT ALIGN W/THE DEEP CHUCK ON THE DRILL POT. WHEN HE ATTERMPA TO ALIGN THE DRILL STEEL W/THE DEEP CHUCK THE END OF THE DRILL STEEL SLIPPED OUT AND OF

August 17, 2001 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN THE 1ST NORTH PANEL. HE HAD JUST INSTALLED A BOLT & WAS LOWERINGTHE DRILL BOOM WHEN THE ROOF BOLT WRENCH DISLODGED FROM THE ROOF BOLT HEAD AND SPINNED AROUND TO STRIKE HIM ON THE FOREHEAD JUST ABOVE THE RIGHT EYEBROW CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING 6 SUTURESTO CLOSE. HE WAS TREATED & RELEASED FOR HIS NEXTREGULARLY SCHEDULED SHIFT.

August 15, 2001 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN AN INTAKE AIR COURSE, USING A SINGLE BOOM ROOF BOLTER. THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WASS SITTING ON AN UNEVEN MINE FLOOR, & AS HE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT, HE WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY INSERTING THE ROOF BOLT HEAD INTO THE BOLT WRENCH. HE USED THE PALM OF HIS HAND TO FORCE THE BOLT HEAD & WRENCH TOGETHER, PALM WAS PINCHED BETWEEN WRENCH & BOLT HEAD. 8 SUTU

August 10, 2001 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN THE IMMEDIATE ROOF BEGIN TO WORK. HE BACKED THE MACHINE OUT OF THE FACE AND POSITIONED HIMSELF BETWEEN THE 3RD & 4TH ROW OF BOLTS & WAS TRIMMING THE TO P WITH THE MINER WHEN THE ROOF FELL OUT EXTENDING OUTBY TO THE 4TH ROW OF BOLTS. THE MINE ROOF FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING THE EE ON THE HEAD, NECK, AND SHOULDER.

June 19, 2001 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT A BELT DRIVE AND AS HE UNITED A CABLE A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF THE MINE ROOF, STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT FOREARM CAUSING A LACERATION.

May 29, 2001 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE, HE WAS STARTING THE DRILL STEEL INTO THE MINE ROOF TO DRILL A HOLE FOR ROOF BOLT INSTALLATION. AS HE STARTED DRILLING THE HOLE THE IMMEDIATE ROOF BROKE FROM AROUND THE DRILL STEEL AND ONE PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE L. FOOT CAUSINGA BRUISE AND HEMATOMA TO THE TOP OF HIS L. FOOT.

May 29, 2001 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE P2SOUTH #6 ENTRY #19 CROSS CUT THE ROOF FALL WAS 19'WIDE, 19'LONG, 5 HIGH, LOCATED IN THE PRIMARY AIR COURSE AT A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION. THE ROOF FALL WAS TIMBERED O FF AND THE PRIMARY ESCAPEWAY WAS REROUTED. THE FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

April 26, 2001 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPENING A SET OF AIR-LOCK EQUIPMENT DOORS LOCATED AT #24 CROSSCUT ALONG THE MAIN EAST HAULAGE ROADWAY. HE WAS STANDING AGAINST THE NORTH RIB WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 10" X 10" X 4" THICK FE LL OUR FROM BETWEEN THE RIB AND PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORTS. THE ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND NE CK CAUSING SPRAIN/STRAIN INJURY TO HIS CERVICLE SPINE.

April 24, 2001 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING A COAL HAULER WITH THE MACHINE ENERGIZED. AS HE WAS DISMOUNTING HE WAS USING BOTH HIS HANDS TO SUPPORT HIMSELF ON THE EDGE OF THE MACHINES CANOPY. WHEN HE WAS PARTIALL Y OUT OF THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT HE HIT THE STEERING LEVER WITH HIS FOOT, CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN CANOPY AND RIB. HE RECEIVED A LACERATIONTO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER 2 SUTURES REQUIRED.

March 8, 2001 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 3-8-01 EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS ALONG THE 3S/2E TRAVELWAY AS SECONDARY ROOF SUPPORT. HE HAD FINISHED DRILLING A BOLT HOLE IN THE MINE ROOF, HE WITHDREW THE DRILL STEEL FROM THE DRILLED HOLE WHEN IT STARTED WHIPPING. AS THE DRILL STEEL ROTATED IT BENT TO APPROX. A 45% ANGLE AND AS IT ROTATED IT STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT LOWER ARM, JUST BELOW THE ELBOW CAUSING A SERIOUS FRACTURED

February 26, 2001 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 15/ME#1 ENTRY AT #13 CROSS CUT. FALL WAS 65'L X 18'W X 6'H LOCATED IN THE RETURN AIR COURSE AT A 3WAYINTERSECTION. FALL WAS TIMBERED OFF AND WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

February 12, 2001 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 3 SOUTH -2 EAST PANEL, #1 ENTRY AT #42 CROSSCUT. THE ROOF FALL WAS 80'L X 18'W X 6'H. LOCATED IN THE RETURN AIR COURSE AT #42 CROSSCUT IN A THREE WAY INT ERSECTION. THE FALL WAS TIMBERED OFF AND WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP.

January 5, 2001 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

A ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS WALKING BESIDE THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE THAT HAD JUST TRAMMED INTO POSITION TO BOLT A FRESHLY MINED FACE. AS HE WALKED UP TO THE MACHINE A PIECE OF ROCK (2'X 2'X 3") FELL OUT OF THE MINE ROOF FROM BETWEEN THE PERMANENTLY INSTALLED ROOF BOLTS. THE ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE SIDE OF THE LEFT FOOT, CAUSING A LACERATION AND FRACTURE TO HIS LITTLE TOE.

2000 · 12 incidents

November 18, 2000 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS TRAMMING A BATTERY COAL HAULER INTO THE MINE. HE WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE 8 DEGREE MAN & MATERIAL SLOPE & WHEN HE WAS APPROX 100 FT FROM REACHING THE BOTTOM OF THE SLOPE, HE REPORTED LSOI NG POWER ON THE MACHINE, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE BRAKE & STEERING FUNCTION.AFTER LOSING POWER ON THEMACHINE,, & WITH NO STEERING FUNCTIONS HE LOST CONTROL & STRUCK THE ARCH SUPPORTS NEAR THE SLOP

November 7, 2000 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE HAD JUST INSTALLED A ROOF BOLT ALONG THE LEFT RIB. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SWINGING THE DRILL BOOM OVER TO INSTALL HIS NEXT BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ARTS AND THE LAST BOLT, STRIKING HIM ON THE LEG.

October 24, 2000 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WALKING ALONG THE RIB ON HIS WAY TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF SUPPORT, STRIKING HIM ON THE ANKLE AND KNEE.

September 14, 2000 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by powered moving object

ON 9/14 EE HAD POSITIONED HIMSELF BETWEEN RIB & MINER TAIL TO DROP OFF A LOOP OF CABLE. AS HE PREPARED TO DROP THE CABLE, THE MINER OPERATOR TRAMMED THE MINER FORWARD & AS THE MINER ADVANCED I T PIVOTED CAUSING THE TAIL OF THE MINER TO PINCH HIS RIGHT UPPER LEG BETWEEN THE MINER TAIL & THE RIB. EE WAS EXAMINED AND TREATED BY DR ON 9/15DIAGNOSED WITH LARGE ECCHYMOTIC BRUISE, INFECTE

August 26, 2000 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER AND AS HE STARTED TO DRILL A HOLE A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT EAR CAUSING A LACERATION. REQUIRING SEVEN SUTURES TO CLOSE. THIS INJURY OCCUR RED ON A WORKING SECTION.

June 20, 2000 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 6TH EAST/ 1ST NORTH/MAIN EAST PANEL, #4 ENTRY AT #24 CROSS CUT. THE ROOF FALL WAS 17'L X 19' W X 7' LONG. LOCATED IN THE TRAVELWAY AT A FOUR WAY INTE RSECTION, AND WILL BE CLEANED UP.

May 6, 2000 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ON THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE WARE HOUSE UNLOADING A CONTINUOUS MINER TAIL ROLLER ASSEMBLY FROM A SHIPPING PALLET. HE LIFTED THE ROLLER, THEN CARRIED IT DOWN TO THE LOWER LEVEL WHEN H E EXPERIENCED A KNOT IN HIS LEFT GROIN. HE CONTINUES TO WORK, BUT IS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON 6-1-00.

April 8, 2000 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER, AND AS HE SWUNG THE DRILL BOOM OVER TO POSITION IT FOR THE NEXT BOLT, THE DRILL STEEL HIT THE TOP AND FLIPPED OUT OF THE DRILL CHUCK AND STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT INDEX FINGER, CAUSING A FRACTURE.

March 8, 2000 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS ROOF BOLTING, INSTALLING 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS; HE WAS LIFTING A ROOF BOLT TO INSTALL IT INTO A DRILLED HOLE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTEN TION UNTIL 5/2/00. SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY 8/9/00

February 26, 2000 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE FELL DOWN, AND WHEN HE FELL HIS HARD HAT FLEW OFF FROM HIS HEAD. BEFORE HE COULD REPLACE HIS HAT, A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD, CAUSING A SMALL LACERATI ON.

January 19, 2000 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2ND MAIN EAST, #5 ENTRY AT #73 CROSSCUT COVERING THE BELT CONVEYER. THE ROOF IN THIS AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS AND 4 ROWS OF TIMBERS. ROOF FALL IS 30' LONG 20' WIDE 5' HIGH AND IS IN A 4-WAY INTERSECTION. THE ROOF FALL WILL BE CLEANED UP.

1999 · 17 incidents

December 20, 1999 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2ND MAIN EAST, #4 ENTRY AT #59 CROSSCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN THE TRAVELWAY. IT WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL IS 28' LONG X 18' WIDE X 4' HIGH AND IS IN A FOURWAY INTERSECTION. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED.

December 16, 1999 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ALONG A ROADWAY WHEN HE STEPPED ON A LOOSE COAL, CAUSING HIM TO TRIP & TWIST HIS LEFT KNEE

November 5, 1999 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING TO THE SECTION TOOL BOX (IN/ME) TO PUT AWAY SOME TOOLS WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE IN THE WALKWAY AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

November 5, 1999 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE HAD JUST POSITIONED THE ROOF BOLTING MACHING IN A FRESH CUT. WHEN HE WAS SWINGING THE BOOM INTO POSITION TO INSTALL THE FIRST ROOF BOLT, A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF, STRIKING H IM ON THE HEAD, NECK AND BACK.

November 3, 1999 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS AND AS HE PLACED THE DRILL STELL AGAINST THE ROOF A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD. THIS CAUSED LACERATION TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD REQUIRING SIX (6) S UTURES.

October 19, 1999 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TURNED TO WALK AWAY FROM THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE AND WHEN HE SWUNG HIS HAND OVER THE BACK OF THE MACHINE HIS LITTLE FINGER CAUGHT ON ROOF BOLTING SUPPLIES, CAUSING A FRACTURE.

August 12, 1999 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING ROOGF BOLTS IN AN ENTRY FACE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF, STRIKING HIM ON HIS LEFT SIDE. EE RECEIVED 4 SUTURES TO A LACERATION ON HIS LEFT FOREARM AND 4 SUTU RES TO A SMAL LACERATION ON HIS UPPER LIP.

July 15, 1999 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A MANUALLY OPERATED CHAIN HOIST TO PULL A CONVEYOR TAIL PIECE INTO PLACE WHEN THE CHAIN HOISE BROKE. EE WAS TRUCK ON THE MOUTH BY THE BROKEN CHAIN HOIST CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS UPPER LIP. 3 SUTURES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOE THE LACERATION

June 10, 1999 IN · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TWISTED HIS KNEE AS HE WAS WALKING TO ANSWER THE MINE PHONE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK, WHILE UNDER DR.'S CARE. ON 7-29 HE MISSED HIS FIRST WORKDAY AT WHICH TIME HE UNDERWENT ARTHROSCOPY SURGERY TO REPAIR A MEDIAL MENISCUS TEAR TO HIS RIGHT KNEE.

June 1, 1999 IN · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE HAD JUST APPROACHED THE HEAD OF THE CONT MINER TO REMOVE A CABLE LOOP FROM OFF THE CUTTING HEAD. THE MACHINE UNEXPECTANTLY MOVED TO THE RIGHT CATCHING EE'S LEFT FOOT & LEG BETWEEN THE MIN ER BITS & THE RIB

May 21, 1999 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOOSING A BOLT ON THE CONVEYOR TAIL ON A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN THE WRENCVH HE WAS USING SLIPPED OFF OF THE BOLT HEAD, CAUSING EE TO SMASH HIS RIGHT THUMB.

May 5, 1999 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UN INTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE SOUTH MAINEAST #5 ENTRY AT #26 CROSSCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN THE TRAVELWAY. IT WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' AND 6' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL IS 28' LONG X 18' WIDE X 7' HIGH AND IS IN AN FOURWAY INTERSECTION. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A LAMINATED, SANDY SHALE. THIS ROOF FALL WILL NOT BE CLEANED.

March 16, 1999 IN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING A DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLTER IN THE RETURN ENTRIES OF THE IN/ME. AFTER DRILLING A HOLE HE WAS LOWERING THE DRILL BOOM TO THE FLOOR& CAUGHT HIS RIGHT KNEE UNDER THE DRILL BOOM

March 1, 1999 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REBOLTING A CROSS CUT #34 IN AN AREA ALONG THE MAIN EAST TRAVEL WAS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE EXISTING ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT LOWER LEG.

February 23, 1999 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE INJURED HIS SHOULDER WHILE ROOF BOLTING. HE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF BETWEEN THE PERMANENTLY INSTALLED ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT SHOUL DER. HE CONTINUED TO TO WORK AND WAS TREATED WITH FAVORABLE RESULTS. APPROX. 13 MONTHS LATER HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE DISCOMFORT & SYMPTONS. WENT TO DR. AND HAD SURGERY JUNE 1, 2000.

January 10, 1999 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE IN/ME, #5 ENTRY AT #43 CROSSCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS IN THE BELT CONVEYOR ENTRY, AND WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 22 'WX30'LX4'H AND IS IN A FOORWAY INTERSECTION, THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATED, SANDY SHALE. THIS ROOF FLAL WILL BE CLEANED UP.

January 3, 1999 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE HAD JSUT COMPLETED INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN THE #4 ENTRY (FACE) AND HAD RETREATED THE MACHINEFROM THE FACE APPROX 15' WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS. STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT ARM & FOOT. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN A SOFT TISSUE INJURY TO HIS LEFT ANKLE & A PUNTUREWOUND TO HIS LEFT UPPER ARM REQURING 2 STITCHES TO REPAIR

1998 · 30 incidents

December 29, 1998 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by powered moving object

EE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE TO RIB, OUT OF ROADWAYWHEN THE WHEEL OF A CLA THAT WAS PASSING BY STRUCK EE ON THE RIGHT LOWER LEG & ANKLE

December 1, 1998 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE BLACK TOP PARKING AREA AT THE TRUCK LOADOUT WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

November 28, 1998 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 3W/IN/ME #5 ENTRY #28 XCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS IN THE BELT CONVEYOR ENTRY. THIS AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH BOTH 4' AND 6' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. TGHE FALL WAS 18' WIDE X 20' LONG X 8' HIGH IN A 4WAY INTERSECTION. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATED SANDSTONE, VERY WET WITH A FEW SMALL SLIPS IN THE MINE ROOF.

November 26, 1998 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A DOUBLE BOOM ROOF BOLTER, INSTALLING SECONDARY ROOF SUPPORTS 2"X6"X14' OAK BOARDS WHEN A HEADER BOARD SLIPPED OFF THE CANOPY OF THE MACHINE AND STRUCK HIM ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE BROW, CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION REQUIRING TWO SUTURES TO CLOSE.

November 15, 1998 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by flying object

EE WAS HELPING TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE HOSE ON A CONTINUOUS MINER LOCATED IN SOUTH/ME SECTION AS THEY WERE TESTING THE DYDRAULIC SYSTEM A HEAT SENSOR BLEW OUT OF THE VALVE BANK UNDER PRESASURE. WHEN THE HEAD SENSOR BLEW OUT IT STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE, ON THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE RIGHT SIDE CAUSING A FRACTURE.

November 14, 1998 IN · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PLACING A SET OF SIGHT RODS ONTO THE BACK OF THE ROOF BOLTER, LOCATED IN THE MAIN WEST SECTION, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT THUMB, CAU SING A FRACTURE AND LACERATIONS.

November 8, 1998 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A COAL HAULER WHEN HE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO BE BOUNCED UP AGAINST THE CANOPY, JAMMING HIS NECK. THIS OCCURRED IN THE IN/ME WORKING SECTION.

September 29, 1998 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 25/MAIN EAST WORKING SECTION LOCATED IN #3 ENTRY BETWEEN #6 & #7 XCUTS. THIS AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 16' WIDE X 25' LONG X 8' HIGH.

September 29, 1998 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNPLANNED ROOF FALL OCCURRED INT HE 2SMAIN EAST RETURN BETWEEN #3 & #4 CROSSCUTS IN #1 ENTRY. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' AND 6' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 18'WX57'LX7H'

August 17, 1998 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WALKING AROUND TO THE REAR OF THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, BOUNCED OFF THE FRAME OF THE BOLTER AND STRUCK HIM ON THE FOREHEAD CA USING A LACERATION, REQUIRING THREE SUTURES TO CLOSE.

August 10, 1998 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PECE OF ROCK BOUNCED OFF THE MINER AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.

August 4, 1998 IN · Coal MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING A COAL HAULER AND AS HE WAS LOADING THE SCURBBER ON THE CONT MINER BLEW DIRT FROM THE RIB AND INTO HIS RIGHT EYE T

July 27, 1998 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE SECOND EAST RETURN AT #77 CROSSCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN #1, 2 AND #3 ENTRIES. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 17' WIDE X 125' L X 8' HIGH. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATED SANDY GRAY SHALE.

July 25, 1998 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO DISLODGE A PIECE OF ROCK FROM A BELT DUMP. WHEN THE ROCK BROKE LOOSEIT CAUSED THE PRY BAR TO STRIKE HIS RIGHT HAND, CAUSING A FRACTURE TO HIS RIGHT 5TH METACARPAL

June 30, 1998 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PULLLING ON MINER CABLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD AND RIGHT SHOULDER. THE ROCK MEASURED 2 1/2' X 2' X 4" THICK.

May 31, 1998 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN WEST, #4 ENTRY AT 34 XCUT. THIS AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLT, WITH SOME 6' FULLY GROUTED RPOOF BOLTS SPOTTED. THE FALL WAS 17' WIDE X 18' L ONG X 4' HIGH. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATED GRAY SHALE, WITH SEVERAL SLIPS IN THE MINE ROOF.

May 31, 1998 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2S/1W/1S, #5 ENTRY BETWEEN #31 AND #32 XCUTS. THIS AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' AND 6' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 16' WIDE X 30' LONG X 4' HIGH. THE ROOF CO NDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATED GRAY SHALE, WITH SEVERAL SLIPS IN THE MINE ROOF.

May 18, 1998 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER AND AS HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STURCK HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK WHICH CAUSED A LACERATION, REQUIRING SUTURES.

May 7, 1998 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING ROOF BOLT SUPPLIES ONTO A CLA WHEN HE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 1, 1998 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FAL OCCURRED IN THE 25/1W/15 #4 ENTRY BETWEEN #5 AND #6 CROSSCUTS. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN THE #4 ENTRY AND THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WIHT 4' AND 6' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 18' WIDE X 30' LONG X 8' HIGH. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LANINATED GRAY SHALE WITH SEVERAL SLIPS IN THE MINE ROOF.

March 28, 1998 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED IN THE 1SIME LOST OPEN CROSSCUT BETWEEN #7 & #8 ENTRIES. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF B'OLTS. THIS WAS 16'WIDE X25'LONGX6'HIGH. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATED GRAY SHALE, WITH A SLIP IN THE CENTER OF THE ENTRY.

March 14, 1998 IN · Coal INUNDATION
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

THE #4 SEAL LOCATED IN THE MAIN WEST, SUBMAINS DEVELOPED A LEAK UNDER THE CONCRETE FOOTER RELEASING WATER WHICH FLOWED AND POOLED, APPROX. 31" DEEP IN SWAG AT 38 CROSSCUT.

March 12, 1998 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 3-12-98 EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT SHE HAD NUMBNESS AND PAIN IN BOTH HER HANDS. SHE WAS SEEN BY A DR., DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME BUT CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 4-27-98 WHEN SHE BECAME DISABLED BY SURGERY FOR CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE ONRIGHT HAND.

February 28, 1998 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING IN THE IS ME HE HAD JUST COMPLETED INSTALLATION OF A ROOF BOLT AND AS HE WAS REMOVING THE BOLT WRENCH A PIECE OF ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND AND THUMB.

February 17, 1998 IN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ASSISTING WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW TRAM MOTOR ON A LONG AIRDOX CONTINUOUS MINER. HE WAS USING A 6' PRY BAR TO MOVE THE MOTOR INTO PLACE WHEN THE PRY BAR SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM ON THE JAW, CAUSIJNG A LACERATION, REQUIRING SUTURE

February 9, 1998 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BLOTER AND AS HE WAS MAKING UP A ROOF BOLT FOR INSTALLATION A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE FACE AND HEAD.

February 9, 1998 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1S/ME, #2 ENTRY AT #3 CROSSCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERSECTION AND THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL W AS 17' WIDE X 50' LONG X 10 1/2' HIGH. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATED GRAY SHALE, WITH COAL STREAMER SEPARATIONS.

February 2, 1998 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER LOCATED IN THE MAIN WEST WORKING SECTION. HE WAS CLEANING UP A COMPLETED CUT IN ACROSS CUT BETWEEN 8 TO 9 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF, STR IKING HIM ON THE BACK, KNOCKING HIM TO MINE FLOOR. THE ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS.

1997 · 21 incidents

December 28, 1997 IN · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MOVING A CABLE SPOOL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF, STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND AND LITTLE FINGER.

November 26, 1997 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATINGA ROOF BOLTER AND AS HE WAS REMOIVNG A DRILL STEEL FROM A HOLE IN THE ROOF A PIECE OF ROOF COAL FELL STRICKING HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND.

October 21, 1997 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF ONTO THE TOOL TRAY OF THE MACHINE, & THEN BOUNCED UP STRIKING HIM ON THE SHIN.

October 20, 1997 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN WEST #6 ENTRY AT #34 XCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERSECTION AND WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 17'W X 20'L X 6' HIGH. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATER SANDY GRAY SHALE, WITH COAL STREAMER SEPARATIONS.

October 3, 1997 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS POSITIONING A 3.0 CAT IDLER TO BE PICKED UP BY A CLA WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

September 26, 1997 IN · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT A PIECE OF BRATTICE CLOTH, WHEN THEKNIFE SLIPPED, STRIKING AND LACERATING HIS LEFT HAND. HE RECEIVED FOUR STURES TO HIS HAND.

September 11, 1997 IN · Coal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS UNLOADING WOODEN PALLETS WHEN A PALLET SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT HAND AND MIDDLE FINGER.

September 11, 1997 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN EAST 5 ENTRY AT 119 CROSS CUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERESECTION ALONG THE BELTLINE. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED R OOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 16'WX25'LX4'H. THE ROOF CONDITION IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF SLIPS.

September 5, 1997 IN · Coal INUNDATION
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

THE #2 SEAL LOCATED IN THE #1 MAIN WEST PANEL DEVELOPED A LEAK UNDER THE SEAL FOOTER. THE WATER FLOWED THROUGH THE #9 MAIN EAST ENTRY & INUNDATED THE #3 MAIN WEST, ACTIVE WORKING SECTION.

August 30, 1997 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN TEH MAIN WEST #4 ENTRY AT #35 CROSSCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERSECTION AND THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FA LL WAS 26' WIDE X 60' LONG X 5' HIGH. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATED GRAY SHALE. WITH COLL STREAMER SEPARATIONS.

July 16, 1997 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURED IN TEH 15/ME, #4 ENTRY #12 CROSSCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERSECTION AND THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLS. THE FAL AS 1 6 1/2WX60'LX5'H. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATED SANDY GRAY SHALE, SLIPS AND COAL STREAMER SEPARATIONS.

June 18, 1997 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNSTALLING A CURTAIN ALONG A BELT LINE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK AND CAUSED HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT KNEE. EMPLOYEE HAS CONTINUE D TO WORK MISSING NO WORK TIME, BUT HE IS NOW SCHDULED FOR ORTHOSCOPIC SURGERY FOR HIS KNEE AND WILL BEGIN MISSING WORK ON 10-6-97.

May 27, 1997 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS ASSISTING TWO OTHER MINERS WITH REHANGING A CABLE. WHEN HE LIFTED THE CABLE OVER HIS HEAD HE FELT A POP AND PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 20, 1997 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN BETWEEN #38 & #39 CROSSCUTS IN THE #3 ENTRY. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN A CROSS CUT. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 17' WIDE X 45' LONG X 4 1/2' HIGH. THE ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A LAMINATED, GRAY SHALE.

April 16, 1997 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS & WHEN REACHED OVERTHE TOOL TRAY FOR A DRILL STEEL A PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING HIM ON THE TOP OF THE RIGHT HAND. HIS HAND LACERATED, REQUIRING 11 SUTURES

March 19, 1997 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1S/ME, BETWEEN #4 & #5 ENTRIES, AT #5 XCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN A XCUT. THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL W AS 17' W X 60' L X 5-1/2'H. THE ROOF CONDITION IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATED, SANDY GRAY SHALE. A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE, PARKED IN THIS AREA, WAS COVERED BY THE FALL.

February 25, 1997 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING A BATTERY SCOOP WHEN HE HIT A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROADWAY, JARRING HIS BACK. EE HAS CONTINUED TO WORK BY RECEIVING CONSERVATIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT. THEREFORE MISSING NO WORK TIME , BUT IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR LUMBOSACRAL SPINE SURGERY FOR 2/16/98.

January 20, 1997 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TRANSPORTING A 5 GALLON CAN OF DIESEL FUEL UNDERGROUND AND WHEN HE LIFTED THE CONTAINER TO FUEL A MANTRIP, HE PULLED OR STRAINED THE MUSCLES IN HIS CHEST.

January 10, 1997 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMP WAS PULLING ON A MINER CABLE WHEN HE JERKED AND TWISTED HE FLET A POP AND PIN IN HIS HIP. EMP CONTINUED TO WORK THROUGH 1-18-97. FIRST DAY MISSED WAS 1-20-97.

1996 · 18 incidents

December 4, 1996 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A MANTRIP AND WHEN HE PASSED THROUGH A PULL-THROUGH CURTAIN LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE SLOPE THE CURTAIN LACERATED HIS FACE.

October 7, 1996 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Fall from machine

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER, INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT WHEN HE FELL OFF THE ROOF BOLTER BOOM. EE CAUGHT HIS RT FOOT IN THE BOOM AS IT RAISED WHICH SMASHED THE HEEL OF HIS FOOT.

October 7, 1996 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN EAST, #8 ENTRY AT #72 CROSS CUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERSECTION, AND THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GORUTED ROOF BOLTS. T HE FALL WAS 16'WX60'LX5'H. ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA CONSISTED OF A HIGHLY LAMINATED, SOFT GRAY SHALE.

October 2, 1996 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING ON A BELT MOVE WHEN HE INJURED HIS BACK CARRYING TIMBERS TO BLOCK THE RATIO FEEDER. (FIRST DAY MISSING WORK WAS 11-21-96).

September 17, 1996 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN EAST, 7 & 8 ENTRIES AT 60 CROSS CUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERSECTION AND THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 10'WIDE X 86' LONG X 7' HIGH. ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA WAS A HIGHLY LAMINATED GRAY SHALE.

September 9, 1996 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 1 NORTH/MAIN EAST INTAKE AT #7XC. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERSECTION AND THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 16' WIDE X 35' LONG AND 5' HIGH. ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA WERE HIGHLY LAMINATED GRAY SHALE, WITH VISIBLE SLIPS, AND IT WAS ALSO IN 8# ENTRY.

September 6, 1996 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN A HEADER BOARD FELL FROM THE CANOPY SMASHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE BOARD AND THE FRAME OF THE ROOF BOLTER.

September 5, 1996 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING ALONG THE HAULAGE ROADWAY WHEN HE JAMMED HIS HEAD INTO A ROOF BOLT, HEADER BOARD, INSTALLED IN THE ROOF. EE REPORTED INCIDENT A S A COMPENSABLE WORK INJURY ON 9-25-96.

August 28, 1996 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN WEST, INTAKE AT #34 XC, BETWEEN #6 AND #8 ENTRIES. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION AND WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 16' WIDE, 50' LONG AND 6 1/2' HIGH.

August 23, 1996 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTNTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN EAST WORKING SECTION AT #73 CROSS-CUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION ADN WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS . THE FALL WAS 15'WX15'LX6'H. THIS FALL WAS CLEANED UP AND RE-SUPPORTED.

August 2, 1996 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLTING WHEN THE WRENCH HE WAS USING BROKE, CAUSING THE HEAD OFF THE ROOF BOLT TO BREAK OFF, WHICH HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH AND LOWER LIP.

July 21, 1996 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALELDGEDLY STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT (BOARD) WHILE HE WAS CARRYING TWO 5 GAL CAN SOF OIL TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER. THIS WAS IN TEH MAIN EAST WORKING SECTION.

July 19, 1996 IN · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING A METAL BAND WHEN THE BAND SPRANG BACK CATCHING AND CUTTING HIS LITTLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND.

July 15, 1996 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN EAST #2 ENTRY BETWEEN #38 & #39 CROSSCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED BETWEEN TWO INTERSECTIONS AND THE AREA WAS SUPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 10'WIDE, 15'LONG AND 4 1/2 ' THICK

June 20, 1996 IN · Coal lampman, lamp person HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING BY HAND SOME BELT ROLLERS FROM A SUPPLY CAR ONTO THE FORKS OF A UNI-LOADER WHEN A ROLLER SLIPPED AND SMASHED HIS FINGER.

June 17, 1996 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN EAST, #3 ENTRY AT#35 CROSSCUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERSECTION AND THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 10'W, 20'L 6'H. ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA WAS HIGHLY LAMINATED SHALE WITH VISIBLE SLIPS.

May 9, 1996 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS LIFTING A 6" X 6" X 6' TIMBER WHEN IT SLIPPED AND SMASHED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN SOME OTHER TIMBERS THAT WERE LAYING ON A SUPPLY CAR.

March 30, 1996 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by flying object

DUST FROM WORK AROUND BLEW AROUND SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO EYE.

1995 · 6 incidents

September 19, 1995 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN NORTH #3 ENTRY BETWEEN #19 AND #20 XCUTS. THIS AREA WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE ROOF FALL WAS 16' WIDE X 30' LONG X 6' HIG H. ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA WERE HIGHLY LAMINATED GRAY SHALE WITH VISIBLE SLIPS.

September 19, 1995 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN NORTH #3 ENTRY AT #25 CROSS CUT. THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERSECTION AND THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE FALL WAS 20' WIDE X 20' LONG AND 6' HIGH. ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA WAS HIGHLY LAMINATED GRAY SHALE WITH VISIBLE SLIPS.

September 19, 1995 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE MAIN NORTH #3 ENTRY AT #18 CROSS CUT.THIS ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED IN AN INTERSECTION AND THE AREA WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS.THE RO OF FALL WAS 20' WIDE X20' LONG X 6' HIGH.ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA WAS HIGHLY LAMINATED GRAY SHALE WITH VISIBLE SLIPS.

July 24, 1995 IN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED IN THE MAIN NORTH #5 ENTRY AT #25 CROSS CUT (4WAY INTERSECTION). THIS AREA WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' FULLY GROUTED BOLTS SUPPLLEMENTED BY 6' POINT ANCHOR BOLTS. THE ROOF FALL WAS 16' WIDE, 80' LONG AND 8' HIGH. ROOF CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA WAS HIGHLY LAMINATED GRAY SHALE WITH VISIBLE SLIPS.

June 6, 1995 IN · Coal safety director FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE AND EMPLOYEE WERE AT THE FACE OF #7 ENTRY. AFTER LOOKING OVER THE ENTRY THEY WERE PREPARING TO LEAVE WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS, STRIKING ROD IN THE BACK.

May 15, 1995 IN · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING WITH THHE SPLICING OF A MINER CABLE WHEN THE KNIFE HE WAS USING SLIPPED OFF HE CABLE AND LACERATED HIS LEFT THIGH, REQUIRING TWO SUTURES.

1994 · 24 incidents

December 30, 1994 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A CONTINUOUS MIENR CONVEYOR CHAIN ATTEMPTING TO FREE THE CAUGHT CHAIN WHEN THE PRY BAR HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM ABOVE HTE RIGHT EYE, CAUSING A SMALL LACERATI ON, RESULTING IN 3 SUTURES.

October 16, 1994 IN · Coal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by powered moving object

EE WALKING IN SLOPE BOTTOM AND WAS STRUCK BY MOVING MUCK CAR-STRIKING EE ON RIGHT SHIN EE DID NOT GET OUT OF WAY OF CAR LANE.

September 30, 1994 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING WATERON MINER HEAD STAR WHEEL WAS STARTED UP CATCHING HIS LEFT FOOT

September 27, 1994 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE GOT CONCRETE PVER BPPTS DURING CONCRETE POUR. DID NOT REPORT THIS INTIL 10-3-94.

September 21, 1994 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

DRILLING TOP FOR ROOFBOLT A PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING HIS LEFT HAND

September 9, 1994 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

HE WAS HANDMUCKING IN THE MUCK CAR WHEN A ROCK CAME OFF MINER CONVEYOR AND HIT HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

September 8, 1994 IN · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS DRILLING IN BOTTOM OF INTAKE SHAFT. I.NAME WAS ALSO DRILLING BESIDE HIM. I.NAME WAS PULLING HIS SINKING HAMMER OUT WHEN IT FELL OVER STRIKING HIM ON HIS BACK.

September 2, 1994 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

WHILE ROOF BOLTING A PIECE OF COAL GOT INTO THE EMPLOYEES EYE HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WHILE ROOF BOLTING

August 27, 1994 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS INSTALLING RAIL FOR SLOPE CAR, AS HE WAS LIFTING HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN. HE CONTINUED TO WORK THE COMPLETE SHIFT AND 3 COMPLETE SHIFTS AFTER THAT. HE WENT HOME AT 2:30 AM ON THE NEXT SHIFT 9-2-94.

August 15, 1994 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CARRYING WEDGES TO BE PUT IN BULKHEAD, INJURED SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS RIGHT LEG ABOUT 6 INCHES BELOW KNEE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK THE WHOLE SHIFT.

August 14, 1994 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator OTHER
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE COMPALINED ABOUT SORENESS IN HIS GROIN AREA ON 8-14-94. HE HAD WORKED A FULL SHIFT ON 8-12-94. HE WENT HOME AT 1200 NOON HE DOESNT KNOW WHAT CAUSED PAIN OR AT WHAT TIME PAIN STARTED.

July 19, 1994 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Unclassified, insufficient data

UNKNOWN - ALLEGED CERVICAL THORACI CONTUSION & STRAIN

July 18, 1994 IN · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Fall from machine

WHILE STANDING IN THE BUCKET OF A RUBBER TIRE END LOADER, GRINDING ON CONCRETE OF THE SUPPLY SLOPE PORTAL FACE, HE FELL OUT OF BUCKET CAUSING INJURIES TO HIS RIGHT ANKLE AND HIS LEFT ELBOW.

July 14, 1994 IN · Coal cage/cager/station attendant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MOVING FORM VIBRATOR. HE STEPPED UP ON THE FORM JACK TO INSTALL VIBRATOR WHEN HE SLIPPED, FELL AND DROPPED VIBRATOR ON HIS LEFT WIRST CAUSING INJURY. HE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT.

July 2, 1994 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE PUMPING GROUTE, GROUTE LEAKED INTO A SUMP WHERE A PUMP WAS LOCATED, HE WADED INTO SUMP TOR ETRIEVE PUMPA ND GROUTE WENT OVER HIS BOOTS. HE CONTINUED TO WORK.

June 22, 1994 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING LINER PLATE BETWEEN STEEL ARCH SET #37, IN THE BELT SLOPE, LINER PLATE SLIPPED STRIKING HIM ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

February 28, 1994 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRIVING WOODEN PLUGS IN HOLES OF PILING ON COFFER DAM, EE TURNED AND REACHED FOR A SHOVEL AND SPRAINED HIS UPPER BACK.

1993 · 2 incidents

November 15, 1993 IN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Solar Sources Underground L L C · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE SETTING A EIGHTEEN FOOT SHAFT FORM EE WAS PUSHING BY HAND PAIN OCCURED IN HIS LOWER BACK THE WAS NOT USING ANY TOOLS.

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