Mining Incidents

Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2 Coal

Big Ridge Inc · Underground
Harrisburg, Saline County, IL  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 1102997

Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2 has $124K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
138
Years on record
1997–2002
Latest incident
Feb 2002
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
575
citations
238
significant & substantial
$123,814
proposed penalties
$120,980
paid to date
98% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $2,834 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
146
inspections on record
5,691
inspection hours
10.1
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.
575 citations across 5,691 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2 has $124K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 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.
$124K
proposed penalties
$121K
current assessed
$121K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
569 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2002-02-25.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Big Ridge Mine Portal No 2 shows respirable coal dust averaging 1.38 mg/m3 (66% compliant) across 636 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.
1.38
dust avg (mg/m3)
7.61
dust max (mg/m3)
66%
within 1.5 mg/m3
636
samples
Most recent sample: 2002-01-31.
Silica (quartz)
3.4
silica avg (%)
12.5
silica max (%)
101
samples
Most recent sample: 2002-01-24.
Noise
45%
over PEL
20
samples
Most recent sample: 2001-01-29.
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
2002 Q3 0 0 0
2002 Q2 240 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 29,998 10 8 333.4
2001 Q4 90,884 17 9 187.1
2001 Q3 95,078 156 70 1640.8
2001 Q2 86,500 89 44 1028.9
2001 Q1 87,159 81 20 929.3
2000 Q4 81,311 63 19 774.8
Show 3 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2000 Q3 77,273 41 15 530.6
2000 Q2 76,302 77 35 1009.1
2000 Q1 80,337 41 18 510.4
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

138 on file

2002 · 4 incidents

February 1, 2002 IL · Coal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT 2:30 PM 2/1/02 A GAS IGNITION OCCURRED IN A SEALED AREA IN THE 2ND EAST PORTION OF THE BIG RIDGE #2 MINE. ALL PERSONNEL UNDERGROUND AT THE TIME OF THE IGNITION WERE SAFELY EVACUATED TO THE SURFACE.

January 31, 2002 IL · Coal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING DOWN 1 1/4 DISCHARGE LINE OUT-BY A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON LINE WHILE HE WAS STILL HOLDING LINE WITH LEFT HAND AND THE WEIGHT JERKED HIS ARM.

January 30, 2002 IL · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO UNHOOK CHAIN FROM SCOOP BUCKET TO FEEDER AND DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH SLACK IN CHAIN. SCOOP ROLLED BACK AND CAUGHT LEFT THUMB BETWEEN CHAIN AND SCOOP BUCKET.

January 13, 2002 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING COAL AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

2001 · 55 incidents

November 26, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED BETWEEN 10 + 10 ON THE 16TH IN BELTLINE. THE FALL 55'LONG & 19'WIDE & 5'THICK. DID NOT IMPEDE TRAVEL OR IMPAIR VENTILATION BUT DID CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BELT & BELT STRUCTURE. THE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4'GLUE BOLTS & TIMBERS & CRIBS. THE AREA WAS DEVELOPED IN JANUARY 2001.

November 25, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY #3 @ 71+70 ON THE 6TH NORTH. THE FALL 35'LONG X 20'WIDE X 4'THICK DID NOT IMPEDE TRAVEL OR IMPAIR VENTILATION. THE ROOF W AS SUPPORTED BY 4' FULLY FRONTED ROOF BOLTS. THE AREA WAS DEVELOPED IN JULY OF 2001.

November 24, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT 97+60 ENTRY #2 ON THE 6TH NORTH. THE FALL MEASURED 100' X 19' X 5' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT IMPEDE TRAVEL OR IMAPIR VENTILATION. THE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' FULLY GROUTED RESIN ROOF BOLTS. THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED 10-2001.

November 15, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT 107 XCUT ENTRY #3 ON THE 2ND MAIN EAST RECOVERY. AREA OF THE FALLMEASURED 60' X 20' X 4' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT IMPEDED TRAVEL OR IMPAIR VENTILATION. TH E ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' GLEN BOLTS. THE 4 WAY INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED 11-2000.

November 13, 2001 IL · Coal HOISTING
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT 0445, HOIST BROKE DOWN DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. HOIST WAS REPAIRED & BACK OPERATIONAL AT 0930.

November 12, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT 85+70 ENTRY #4 ON THE 6TH NORTH BELT LINE. THE FALL MEASURED 85' LONG X 19' WIDE X 5' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT IMPEDE TRAVEL OR IMPAIR VENTILATION. THE FA LL CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE BELT & BELT STRUCTURE AT THE ABOVE LOCATION. THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS.

October 31, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT 4 AND 80 ENTRY #1 IN THE 6TH NORTH INTAKE THE FALL DID NOT IMPEDE TRAVEL OR IMPAIR VENTILATION. THE FALL MEASURED 30' LONG 19' WIDE AND 3' THICK. THE FAL L DID NOT DAMAGE ANY EQUIPMENT. THE TOP WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE 3 WAY INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED 12-2000.

October 30, 2001 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RESETTING TAIL, AND WAS LEVELING IT UP WITH A JACK, AND THE JACK HANDLE SLIPPED OUT AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH.

October 15, 2001 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING BELT DRIVE, THE BEAM DRIVE IT WAS SETTING ON, KICKED OUT, HITTING HIM ON LEFT LEG ABOVE ANKLE.

October 9, 2001 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING MINER CABLE, AND TWISTED BACK.

October 8, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 3-WAY INTERSECTION ON THE #1 ENTRY OF 60 + 50 6TH NORTH. THE FALL 18'WIDE, 60'LONG, 6'THICK. DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. THE ROOF WA S SUPPORTED BY 6' DOUBLE LOCKING ROOF BOLTS. THE INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED MAY 2001.

October 5, 2001 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING PIECE OF DRAW ROCK, WHEN ANOTHER PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP, STARTLING HIM, AND CAUSING HIM TO DROP PIECE HE WAS HOLDING ON HIS RIGHT KNEE.

September 12, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4 WAY INTERSECTION ON ENTRY # 5 AT 63 AND 30 6TH NORTH PANEL. THE FALL 301' WIDE, 70' LONG AND 8' THICK DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR TRAVEL.

September 11, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY #4 19+80 IN THE NORTH BELT. 40'L X 40'W X 4'THICK.

September 10, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 3-WAYINTERSECTION OF ENTRY #1 AT 0+00. THE FALL 30FT LONG, 18FT WIDE, AND 7FT THICK. DID NOT CHANGE VENTILATION OR IMPALE TRAVEL. THE ROOF WAS SUPPO RTED BY 4'FULLY GROUTED RESIN TOP ROOF BOLTS IN-STALLED WITH OUR CURRENT FOOF CONTROL PLAN. THE INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED IN MARCH 2001.

September 4, 2001 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EE GOT HIT BY FALLING ROOF ROCK, WHILE CUTTING RIGHT SLIDER.

August 28, 2001 IL · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE GOT FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE'& GOLF CART WHILE MOVING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE

August 24, 2001 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED ON PIECE OF TWO INCH WATER LINE.

August 21, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY #3@15+70 6TH NORTH TRAVEL ROAD. THEY FALL 80'LX18 1/2' WX4 1/2" THICK DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION BUT DID NOT IMPEDE TRAVE L. THE STOPPING LINE WAS SATOVER TO MAKE A TRAVEL ROAD. THE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' FALL GROUNTED 100 BOLTS INSTALLED BY OUR CURRENT PLAN. THE INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED JOWANY 2001.

August 15, 2001 IL · Coal rock duster HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE TURNED WHILE LIFTING ROCK DUSTBAG, AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK, ALSO AGGRAVATED LOWER BACK LATER WHILE PULLING ROCK DUST HOSE.

August 13, 2001 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MANTRIP TOP HIT STEEL ARCHES, AND TOP OF MANTRIP CAME OFF AND HIT EE IN THE HEAD CAUSING INJURY.

July 23, 2001 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unknown operator · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF BOLT CAR AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

July 23, 2001 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BOX OF GLUE, AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

July 19, 2001 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE LEFT BLANK ON ACCIDENT REPORT. STATED ON PHONE THAT NO PARTICULAR INCIDENT, BUT OCCURRED OVER TIME BECAUSE OF REPEATED ACTIVITY OF SHOVELING.

July 19, 2001 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Unknown operator · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF WIRE ROPE.

July 17, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONALY ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 3 WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY #8 @ 31&10 6TH NORTH RETURN, THE FALL, 60' LONG, 18' WIDE AND 5' HIGH DID NOT IN PAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. THE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' GLUE, BOLTS INSTALLED BY OTHER CURRENT ROOF CONTROL PLAN. THE INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED FEB 2001.

July 17, 2001 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING TIMBER AND ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HISLOWER BACK AND HIP.

July 15, 2001 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Unknown operator · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS SHOVELING, AND HIT BEAM ON HEAD FRAME AND JAMMED PINKY FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

July 10, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY #5 AT 9 + 80 WEST OFF OF 6TH NORTH. THE FALL 30'WIDE, 17'LONG, & 6'THICK DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. DAM AGE OCCURRED TO THE BELT STRUCTURE OF THIS LOCATION. THE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED WITH 4' GLUE BOLTS & 6'SOUBLE LOCKING BOLTS. THE INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED JUNE 2001.

July 2, 2001 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING TAIL ROLLER UP TO TAKE SLACK OUT OF CHAIN.

June 27, 2001 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Unknown operator · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HIT BY ROCK, THAT FELL BETWEEN PINS AND RIB.

June 4, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL IN THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION OF THE #7 ENTRY OF THE 6TH NORTH AT 63+30. 60'LONG, 19' WIDE, 10' THICK. DID NOT IMPEDE TRAVELOR IMPAIR VENTILATION. ROOF SUPPORTED BY 4' FULL Y GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE INTERSECTION WAS DANGEDEVELOPED MAY 2001.

May 29, 2001 IL · Coal rock duster HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING HIGH VOLTAGE.

May 22, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4 WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY #5 AT 62+60. THE FALL: 25 FT LONG, 25 FT WIDE AND 8 FT THICK. DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. THE ROOF WAS S UPPORTED BY 4', 6' AND 8' ROOF BOLTS. THE INTERSECTIOM WAS DEVELOPED IN MAY 2001.

May 21, 2001 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING GOB FROM TAILPIECE WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY HURT HIS BACK.

May 12, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAYINTERSECTION OF ENTRY #5 @ 8+70 - 9+40. FALL 60'LONG, 18' WIDE & 4 1/2' THICK. IT DID NOT IMPAIRVENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE BELT STRUCTURE AT THIS LOCATION. ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS. THE INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED DEC. 2000.

April 14, 2001 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Unknown operator · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE HAD BACK TURNED TO THE ENTRY, AND WASH HIT BY OFF SIDE SHUTTLE CAR, MASHING HIM INTO RIB.

April 7, 2001 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Unknown operator · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN THE FOOT BROKE THAT HELD CANOPY. THE CANOPY FELL STRIKING HIM IN HIS UPPER BACK.

March 21, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE X-CUT AND ENTRY AT ENTRY #1 AT 94 AND 50 X-CUT IN THE 2ND MAIN EAST. THE FALL 30 FT LONG 19 FT WIDE AND 10 FT THICK DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IM PEDE TRAVEL. THE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4 FT FULLY GROUTED RESIN TYPE ROOF BOLTS INSTALLED ON OURCURRENT ROOF CONTROL PLAN. AREA WAS DEVELOPED IN DEC 2000.

March 16, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIOANL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE X CUT BETWEEN ENTRIES #1&2 AT THE 75&35 X CUT INT HE 2ND MAIN EAST ENTRIES. THE FALL 50 FT LONG 19 FT WIDE AND 5 FT THICK DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPED TRAVEL. THE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4 FTFULLY GRANTED ROOF BOLTS. THE X CUT WAS DEVELOPED SEPT. 2000.

March 13, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAYINTERSECTION OF ENTRY #7 @ 12+90 IN THE 6TH N. FALL 30'LONG, 19'WIDE, 5'THICK. DIDN'T IMPAIR VENTILLATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. ROOF SUPPORTED BY 4 FOOT FULLY GROUTED RESIN BOLTS.

March 8, 2001 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING RUB RAIL ON MINER. THIS ACCIDENT IS A REOCCURRANCE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 3/5/02.

March 8, 2001 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ROCK OFF BELT WALKWAY, HAD MUD ON HIS BOOTS AND SLIPPED WHILE MOVING ROCK.

February 26, 2001 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Struck by falling object

EE LEANED ON BACK OF MINER WITH RIGHT HAND AND ROCK FELL ON IT.

February 26, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE X-CUT BETWEEN ENTRIES 3 & 4 AT THE 36+10 LOCATION ON THE 2ND MAIN EAST. THE FALL 20' LONG, 17' WIDE AND 4 1/2' THICK. DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR I MPEDE TRAVEL. THE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' GLUE BOLTS INSTALLED ON OUR CURRENT APPROVED PLAN. THE X-CUT WAS DEVELOPED IN FEBRUARY 1999.

February 25, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROFF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAYINTERSECTION OF THE #7 ENTRY AT 12+20 IN THE 6TH NORTH. THE FALL 60' LONG, 19' WIDE AND 5' THICK. DID NOT AFFECT TRAVEL OR IMPAIR VENTILATION. T HE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS INSTALLED BY OUR CURRRENT ROOF CONTROL PLAN. THE INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED IN DEC. 2000.

February 24, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY 7 AT 6+60 IN THE 6TH NORTH. THE FALL 80' LONG, 19' WIDE AND 6' THICK. DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. THE RO OF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4FT FULLY GROUTED RESIN TYPEROOF BOLTS INSTALLED BY OUR CURRENT ROOF CONTROLPLAN. THE INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED DEC. 2000.

February 1, 2001 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Unknown operator · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STANDING AT LAST ROW OF BOLTS IN RIGHT SLIDER & PIECE OF DRAW ROCK BROKE BACK BETWEEN BOLTS

January 28, 2001 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Unknown operator · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK, WHEN HE REACHED OVER TO PICK UP A WRENCH.

January 23, 2001 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Struck by falling object

EE ALLEGEDLY JAMMED HIS NECK, ON HOLE BOARD ON ROOF.

January 17, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION OF THE #4 ENTRY 1 AND 00 OF THE 6TH NORTH PANEL. THE FALL 60' LONG X 18' WIDE AND 6' THICK DID AFFECT THE SECONDARY ESCAPEWAY WHIC H WAS REROATED TO A DARRICK ENTRY. THE TOP WAS SUPPOTED WITH 4" TO 6" DOUBLE LOCK BOLTS. THE INTERSTATION WAS DEVELOPED IN NOV 2000.

January 16, 2001 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CABLE AND TWISTED KNEE.

January 14, 2001 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING CABLE & FELT PAIN IN LEFT HIP & DOWN LEFT LEG

January 11, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4 WAY INTERSECTIONAL ENTRY 27 & 50 PT. THE 2ND MAIN EAST. THE FALL 30' LONG 20' WIDE AND 6' THICK, DID NOT OF IMPREDE TRAVEL BUT DID AFFECT VENTILATI ON IN THE RETURN AIRQUISE. THE STEPPING LINE IS BEING MOVED OVER TO RESTABLISH A GOOD RETURN AIRCOURSE, THE TOP WAS SUPPORTED BY 4 BLUE AND 6' POSBLOCK BOLTS AND CRIBBED OFF. DEVOLPMENT RATE

January 2, 2001 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY #5 OF THE 002-0 MMU AT 3+80. THE FALL WAS 50' LONG, 18' WIDE, 5' THICK. DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. ROOF SU PPORTED BY 6 DOUBLE LOCKING BOLTS INSTALLED WITHOUR CURRENT APPROVED PLAN.

2000 · 23 incidents

December 27, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4 WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY 2 ON THE 002 MMU @ 1+ 100. THE FALL WAS 50' LONG, 18' WIDE AND7' HIGH (THICK. DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL . THE AREA WAS DEVELOPED 12-26-00 & SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS & ALSO WAS CRIBBED OFF WITH SEVERAL CRIBS.

December 27, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE STRAIGHT OF ENTRY #2, ON THE 002-0 MMU @ 1+30. THE FALL WAS 30' LONG, 12' WIDE, AND 6' HIGH. DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. THE AREA WA S DEVELOPED THE DAY OF THE FALL & SUPPORTED WITH 6' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTS.

November 18, 2000 IL · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unknown operator · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOADING BOARDS, SLIPPED AND GOT FOOT CAUGHT UNDER PILE OF TIMBERS.

November 4, 2000 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Unknown operator · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS WALKING TO THE FACE, AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE ROOF, AND ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

November 3, 2000 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING SPOOL OF WIRE ROPE ON THE BACK OF A TRUCK

October 20, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT 3 + 00 ENTRY #7 IN THE SOUTH PANEL OFF OF THE 2ND MAIN EAST. THE FALL 33'LONG, 18'WIDE, 4'THICK, DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. THE ROOF WA S SUPPORTED BY 4' FULLY GROUTED RESIN TYPE ROOF BOLTS, INSTALLED IN OUR CURRENT APPROVED PATTERN. THE AREA WAS DEVELOPED 10/3/00.

October 16, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4-WAY INTERSECTION OF THE #2 ENTRY AT 76+95 IN THE 2ND MAIN EAST. THE FALL 25' LONG, 18 WIDE AND 4.5' THICK. THE ROOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' FULLY GROUT ED ROOF BOLTS, 6'DOUBLE LACHING ROOF BOLTS ON 5'CENTERS. THE INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED IN SEPT 12, 2000.

October 13, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE X-CUT BETWEEN E1 & E2 AT 78 + 75 IN THE 2ND MAIN EAST. DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. THE AREA WAS DEVELOPED 9/20/00.

October 10, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4 WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY #5 AT 2 + 30 IN THE 1ST SOUTH PANEL OFF OF 2ND MAIN EAST. DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION OR IMPEDE TRAVEL. THE ROOF WAS SUPPO RTED BY 4' FULLY GROUTED RESIN ROOF BOLTS INSTALLED IN OUT CURRENT APPROVED PATTERN. DEVELOPMENT DATE WAS 10/5/00.

October 9, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 4 WAY INTERSECTION OF ENTRY #6 ON THE MMU 0010 AT 3 & 70. THE FALL 24' LONG 22' WIDE AND 6' THICK. DID NOT REPAIR VENTILATION OR IMPDED TRAVEL. THE R OOF WAS SUPPORTED BY 4' FULLY GROUTED ROOF BOLTSL CRIBS. THE INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED ON 10-7-00. 70' CENTERS.

October 4, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED INT HE 4WAY INTERSECTION AT ENTRY @ 2+40 NORTH ROOK ROOMS OFF 2ND EAST THE FALL 62'LONG 28' WIDE, & 6' THICK DID NOT IMPAIR VENTILITION OR IMPEDE TRAVE L. INTERSECTION WAS DEVELOPED 9/25/00

September 29, 2000 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Unknown operator · Struck against stationary object

EE HIT HIS HEAD ON A CANOPY CAR, AND JAMMED HIS NECK.

September 11, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FAL OCCURRED IN ENTRY #7 2ND MAIN EAST. RETURN ENTRY SINCE THERE ARE 2 RETURN WAS NOT AFFECTED ON SECTION. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND NO EQUIPMENT AFFECTED.

August 19, 2000 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING HIS WING CURTAIN, AND A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIS LEFT FOOT.

August 16, 2000 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unknown operator · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON KNEES, ND STOOD UP TO RUN, TO AVOID FALLING DRAW ROCK, AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

July 25, 2000 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Unknown operator · Struck by falling object

EE WAS COMING OUT OF MINE, WHEN ROCK FELL THRU OPENING ON MANTRIP, AND STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE AND CHEST.

May 12, 2000 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Unknown operator · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROCK BOLTING IN ENTRY 1A AT 15+20 XCUT OM THE 3RD EAST MAINS WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT OF A SLIP, MEASURING 50'L X 12' W X 2 1/2'H. THE ROCK FELL ONTO ATRS, PINNING EE TO THE MINE FLOOR. EE WAS REMOVED FROM MINE & TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL.EE HAS BROKEN VERTEBRAE AND IS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY.

April 25, 2000 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STANDING TIMBERS. HE TURNED AROUND & HIT A PIECE OF WIRE HANGING FROM A ROOF BOLT.

March 15, 2000 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unknown operator · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF MANTRIP AND ALLEGEDLY PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

February 9, 2000 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Unknown operator · Struck by powered moving object

THE EE WAS RUNNING THE MINER BY REMOTE CONTROL, CUTTING COAL ON HIS RIGHT SIDE, WHEN A SHUTTLE CAR STRUCK HIM ON HIS LEFT SIDE.

February 6, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

FAULTED AREA FELL OUT AT 14 & 00 E3 2ND EAST PARALLEL TRAVEL ROAD.

February 5, 2000 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS STRUCK BY A FALLING ROCK, WHICH FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLT AND RIB LINE.

January 9, 2000 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Unknown operator · Accident type, without injuries

HIDDEN SLIP CAUSED FALL AT #17 X-CUT 2ND MAINS EAST ENTRY #2.

1999 · 25 incidents

December 12, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

HIDDEN SLIP IN ROCK STUTS CAUSED ROCK FALL OF #55 XCUT 44 +10 E6 2ND MAIN EAST

December 6, 1999 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS PULLING CABLE WHEN RIGHT LEG BECAME ENTANGLE IN MINER CABLE AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

November 30, 1999 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE'S NECK WAS ALLEGEDLY STRAINED WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT ANCHOR.

November 8, 1999 IL · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE'S LOWER BACK WAS ALLEGEDLY STRAINED WHILE HE WAS HANGING MINER CABLE.

October 31, 1999 IL · Coal rock duster HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEDGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PICKING UP A BAG OF ROCK DUST.

October 18, 1999 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENT OVER PLASTERING WALLS AND ALLEDGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

October 17, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PULLING A BELT THROUGH A TAIL.

September 16, 1999 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY CUT HIS LEFT THUMB ON THE EDGE OF A SHEET OF TIN.

September 14, 1999 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE SHOVELING THE OVERLAND BELT.

September 12, 1999 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE THE EE WAS DRIVING A SHUTTLE CAR HE HIT A LEDGE LEFT FROM A SUMP HOLE ALLEGEDLY JAMMING HIS BACK.

September 12, 1999 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LEFT UPPER CHEST &RIB AREA WHILE LOADIG BOLTS ONTO A PINNER

September 7, 1999 IL · Coal pumper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF PIPE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT HIS LEFT HAND INDEX & MIDDLE FINGERS

August 23, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS WALKING UNDERGROUND TOWARDS A RETURN WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF & ALLEGEDLY HIT EE IN THE HEAD. THE EE IS COMPLAINING OF STIFFNESS & SORENESS IN THE NECK & SHOULDER

August 7, 1999 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE'S HAND KNIFE SLIPPED WHILE HE WAS CUTTING BELT. HE ALLEGEDLY CUT HIS RIGHT INSIDE THIGHAREA.

August 2, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

NEAR FAULT OR DIKE MOVED UNIT OUT OF AREA 7-26-99. HIDDEN SLIPP CAUSED FALL. LOCATION 3+91, E2, 1ST WEST OFF OF 1ST NORTH.

July 26, 1999 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

HIDDEN SLIP CAUSED FALL. LOCATION 1ST NORTH ANGLE, 1+90, F-6. (MOVING OUT OF AREA).

July 13, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE SHOVELING COAL FINES.

June 21, 1999 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF & HIT THE EE'S RIGHT KNEE

June 20, 1999 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE BUMPED HIS HEAD ON TOP WHILE WALKING UNDERGROUND ALLEGEDLY STRAINING HIS NECK

May 19, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HIT BY A ROCK FROM THE ROOF WHILE TRAVELING IN A GOLF CART. THE ROCK HIT HIS LEFT KNEE ALLEDGEDLY CUTTING AND BRUISING IT.

1998 · 20 incidents

October 9, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS PRYING UP BELT TO CHANGE THE ROLLERS WHENF HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS BACK.

September 11, 1998 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE ALLEGEDLY HIT HIS HEAD ON A BROW AND STRAINED HIS NECK WHILE HANGING A CURTAIN.

August 31, 1998 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING A MINER OPERATOR BACK UP WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTD HIS RIGHT KNEE.

August 26, 1998 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A HYDRAULIC HOSE AND CHECKING IT FOR LEAKS. OIL FROM A LEAKING PIN HOLE BLEW THROUGH THE EMPLOYEE'S GLOVE AND "TATTOOED" HIS RIGHT HAND.

August 17, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS LIFTING A MICON BARRELL AND ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

July 10, 1998 IL · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS OPERATING A BACKHOE WHEN THE BANK BEHIND THE BACKHOE GAVE WAY THE BACKHOE TIPPED OVER AND THE EE ALLEGEDLY BRUISED HIS LEFT ARM AND LEG AND CUT HIS LEFT TEMPLE.

July 9, 1998 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE ALLEGEDLY CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER SMASHED BETWEEN A BOOM AND CANOPY WHILE ROOFBOLTING.

May 31, 1998 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS LINING UP THE EYE ON A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY AMPUTATED THE TIP OF HIS RIGHT HAND MIDDLE FINGER.

May 22, 1998 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE WORKING ON AN OVERCAST.

May 5, 1998 IL · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING A GOLF CART WITH HIS LEGHANGING OUT OF THE CART. HIS LEG GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE GOLF CART AND SCOOP BUCKET ALLEGEDLY SPRAINING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

May 4, 1998 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall from machine

THE EE SLIPPED OFF OF THE LOADER STEPS AS HE WAS TRYING TO GET DOWN ALLEGEDLY BRUISING AND STRAINING HIS RIGHT KNEE AND SHOULDER.

April 29, 1998 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Fall from machine

THE EE GOT HIS LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER CAUGHT IN A CHAIN THAT HE WAS USING TO PULL OUT A STUCK PINNER NUT. THE TIP OF HIS FINGER WAS AMPUTATED.

April 21, 1998 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS STRUCK ON THE NOSE BY A PIECE OF COAL WHICH FELL FROM THE ROOF.

April 16, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS SHOVELING ON THE SLOPE BELT WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS MID-UPPER BACK

February 24, 1998 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE WAS KNOCKED DOWN BY A CAR CABLE THAT WRAPPED AROUND HIS RIGHT LEG ALLEGEDLY FRACTURING IT.

February 15, 1998 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LEFT KNEE WHILE PUTTING A CAR BACK ONT HE SLOPE TRACK.

February 11, 1998 IL · Coal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by powered moving object

EE WAS WATCHING BREAKER BOX ON BATTERIES, WHEN HE GOT OFF THE SCOOP THE SCOOP ROLLED BACK STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT FOOT (HEEL). FRACTURE TO RIGHT FOOT.

February 9, 1998 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A PRESSURE HOSE TO APPLY A SEALNAT WHEN THE SEALNAT FLEW UP INTO THE EE'S FACE ALLEGEDLY SCRATCHING HIS EYES.

February 9, 1998 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ONTO HIS RIGHT KNEE AND HIP WHILE HE WAS GETTING INTO A RAM CAR.

January 2, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING 6 X 6 TIMBERS OVER STEEL SETS WHEN HIS BACK STARTED HURTING DUE TO OVEREXERTION/LIFTING. EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 1-14-98.

1997 · 11 incidents

November 17, 1997 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS INSULATING WATERLINE WHENHE ATTEMPTED TO PLACE A CARDBOARD BOX ON CAR AS IT WAS MOVING UP THE SLOPE PAST HIM. WHILE PLACING BOX ON THE CAR, EE'S LEG WAS CAUGHT & PULLED UNDER THE FLAT C AR. HE WAS ABLE TO HOLD TO MAN TRIP CAR TO KEEP FROM BEING PULLED COMPLETELY UNDER FLAT CAR. SEVERE ABRASION TO CALF OF RIGHT LEG, POSSIBLE FRACTURE.

September 5, 1997 IL · Coal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE SLOPE BOTTOM - END OF CONCRETE INVERT IN TURN-OUT. HE WAS PULLING ON HOSE, SLIPPED OFF END OF CONCRETE, FOOT GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN TIMBER CRIBBING AND END OF RAIL TWIS TING HIS ANKLE. SEVERE SPRAIN TO LEFT ANKLE.

September 3, 1997 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUMULATIVE TRAUMA INJURY TO RIGHT WRIST DUE TO REPEATED EXPOSURE TO VIBRATING TYPE EQUIPMENT [IE. CHIPPING HAMMER]

July 25, 1997 IL · Coal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING DRILLS, WHEN A DRILLOTHER THAN THE ONE BEING MOVED FELL OVER ON EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND. CUTS AND BRUISES TO THUMB AND INDEX FINGER.

July 15, 1997 IL · Coal hoistman, hoist operator HOISTING
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE PINCHED A NERVE IN HIS HIP WHILE SITTING IN THE HOIST OPERATOR'S CHAIR OPERATING THE SLOPE HOIST.

July 6, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN ROCKS FELL OUT AROUND DRILL HOLE. THIS WAS AT THE NO.1 CROSSCUT IN THE SLOPE. THE ROCKS STRUCK THE EE BRUISING HIS NECK AND LEFT SHOULDER. IN ADDITION TO CUTTING A SMA LL PLACE ON HIS LEFT FOREARM, WHICH REQUIRED 4 STITCHES.

July 1, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING 4' SPLIT BOLTS WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN LEFT WRIST.

June 2, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE IS EXPERIENCING PAIN, SWELLING AND STIFFNESS IN FOREARMS AND HANDS, HAVING TROUBLE WITH GRIP AND DEXTERITY.

April 10, 1997 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS BOLTING TOP WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FEL FROM TOP, BOUNCED OFF HANDRAIL, AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT UPPER LEG. BRUISE TO LEFT UPPER LEG.

April 7, 1997 IL · Coal driller operator MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNPLUG DRILL STEEL. STEEL FELL OUT OF MACHINE FALLING ON LEFT FOOT. BRISE TO TOP OF LEFT FOOT.

March 1, 1997 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DUE TO REPETITIVE SHAFT & SLOPE WORK. EE IS EXPERIENCING PAIN & NUMBNESS TO WRISTS & FOREARMS. THIS IS A CONTINUING TRAUMA TYPE CONDITION & THE ESTIMATED DATE WAS GIVEN TO US BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.

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