Mining Incidents

Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop Coal

Big Ridge Inc · Surface
Harrisburg, Saline County, IL  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1102879

Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop has $25K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1990–2001
Latest incident
Nov 2001
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
46
citations
22
significant & substantial
$25,222
proposed penalties
$25,222
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
27
inspections on record
689
inspection hours
n/a
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.
Rate withheld: 689 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop has $25K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 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.
$25K
proposed penalties
$25K
current assessed
$25K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
45 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2003-03-03.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Big Ridge Mine Prep Plant/Maint Shop shows respirable coal dust averaging 0.43 mg/m3 (95% compliant) across 20 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.
0.43
dust avg (mg/m3)
2.77
dust max (mg/m3)
95%
within 1.5 mg/m3
20
samples
Most recent sample: 2001-12-20.
Noise
0%
over PEL
8
samples
Most recent sample: 2002-09-30.
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
2003 Q3 168 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 2,534 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 5,106 4 1 783.4
2002 Q4 4,959 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 5,516 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 13,073 3 1 229.5
2002 Q1 23,235 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 37,082 2 1 53.9
Show 7 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2001 Q3 35,444 3 3 84.6
2001 Q2 32,840 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 30,511 1 1 32.8
2000 Q4 27,360 4 3 146.2
2000 Q3 26,855 6 2 223.4
2000 Q2 27,502 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 28,364 23 10 810.9

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
March 21, 2000 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Unknown operator · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING FORK TRUCK AND RAN OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FORK TRUCK ROLLED OVER AND SMASHED EMPLOYEE, RESULTING IN A FATAL INJURY.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2001 · 1 incident

November 5, 2001 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MOVING DC CABLE REEL ONTO FORKLIFT, AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

2000 · 4 incidents

December 20, 2000 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FIRE
Unknown operator · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS PUTTING OUT RUBBER BELT FIRE, AND INHALED SOME SMOKE. NO ACCIDENT REPORT WAS FILED UNTIL 1-6-1.

December 19, 2000 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unknown operator · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 11/19/00 EE WAS HIT BY INSPECTION DOOR WHICH FELL OFF OF A COAL DRYER & HIT LITTLE TOE ON HISLEFT FOOT BEHIND STEEL TOE BOOT. NO REPORT WAS FILED OR WAS THERE ANY TIME LOST. THEN ON 12/19/ 00 EE SLIPPED ON ICE & REINJURING TOE, AT THAT TIME A REPORT WAS FILLED OUT

July 12, 2000 IL · Coal welder (shop) OTHER
Unknown operator · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

SPIDER CRAWLED UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT PANTS LEG AND BIT HIM ON THE LEFT LEG.

May 4, 2000 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unknown operator · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS, IN THE SHOP AND MISSED THE LAST STEP, AND POPPED HIS KNEE BACKWARDS.

1999 · 2 incidents

August 18, 1999 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A CABLE USING A HAMMER AND CABLE CUTTERS. THE HAMMER SLIPPED FORCING IS LEFT WRIST INTO A PIECE OF METAL ON THE CRANE HE WAS WORKING ON. THE PIECE OF METAL PUNCTURED HIS LEFT WR IST AND WAS EMBEDDED NEAR HIS BONE.

June 22, 1999 IL · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER RIGHT BACK UNLOADING A 2" PUMP OUT OF A BACK HOE BUCKET.

1998 · 11 incidents

November 30, 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 WAS CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL ON A RUBBER TIRE DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF OF THE LADDER AND ALLEGEDLY TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

November 9, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Big Ridge Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE FRACTURED HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG WHILE RUNNING FROM AN EXPLOSION.

September 17, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE ALLEGEDLY CUT HIS LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER WHILE CLEANING OUT A CULVERT.

September 12, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE SHOVELING COAL OFF OF THE TRUCK HOPPER.

March 5, 1998 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS DISASSEMBLING BRAKES WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER TO MIDDLE BACK BY LIFTING SOME BRAKE COMPONENTS.

February 10, 1998 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING A BOX OF GLUE ONTO A BOOM WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

February 10, 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 ALLEGEDLY STAINED HIS NECK WHILE SHOVELING.

February 8, 1998 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WATER AND CRACKS IN ROOF. BROKEN BEDDING ON ROOF MATERIAL. 13 EAST UNIT, ENTRY 5 FACE AT 17+50 CROSS CUT.

February 5, 1998 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 STRUCK BY A ROCK WHICH FELL FROM THE ROOF.

February 5, 1998 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 STRUCK BY A PIECE OF ROCK WHICH FELL FROM THE ROOF.

January 3, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE DROPPED A SAIL OR HIS RIGHT HAND INDEX FINGER.

1997 · 32 incidents

December 23, 1997 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STUCK WITH A CAR OF BLOCKS BEING PUSHED BY A SCOOP. HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG WAS FRACTURED.

December 6, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS STRUCK ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE BY A PIECE OF COAL HANGING FROM A SIGN STRING.

December 3, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL DUE TO BEDDING FAILURE WITHIN 4 WAY INTERSECTION OF BOTTOM WEST TRAVELWAY. 8+70 CROSSCUT 23 ENTRY 3. NEAR FAULTED AREA. FALL WAS ON TRAVEL ROAD. NO ONE INBY ABANDONED PANEL AREA. ROA D ROUTED TO ADJACENT NEUTRAL ENTRY.

November 14, 1997 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING THROUGH A CURTAIN WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

November 12, 1997 IL · Coal INUNDATION
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

CRACKS IN BEDDING AND WATER. 13 WEST MAIN, 001 UNIT 7+00, ENTRY 3. NO INJURY, DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT.

November 12, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

NO RELEVANT EVENTS BEFORE FALL. CONTINUES TO DRIBBLE SINCE FALL. BROKEN BEDDING IN ROOF IS PROBALBE CAUSE FOR FALL. 13 NORTH MAIN, 12 TO 13 CROSSCUT, ENTRY 6. NO INJURY, DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT.

November 5, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

BROKEN BEDDING OF ROOF MATERIAL CAUSED ROOF FALL WITHIN ENTRY ONE, CROSSCUT 32, 1ST NW PANEL. NO DAMAGE.

October 29, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE FELL AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER ALLEGEDLY STRAINING IT.

October 20, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

SLIP ADVANCING ACROSS FACES FROM RIGHT SIDE. TOP DETERIORATING. LOACTION - ENTRY 3, STATION 46 + 80 & 47 + 50 AT FACE.

October 15, 1997 IL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A BELT ROLLER ADN FRAME FROM A FLAT BED TRAILER WHEN THE LOAD HSIFTED WHIE SUSPENDED AND FELL ON EE CRUSHING HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG AND ANKLE.

October 6, 1997 IL · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by powered moving object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HIT BY A SHUTTLE CAR. HIS LEFT ANKLE WAS FRACTURED.

September 25, 1997 IL · Coal safety director POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS DRIVING THE GOLF CART DOWN A TRAVELWAY WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY HIT A HOLE WHICH THREW HIM UP INTO A STEEL BEAM ALLEGEDLY JAMMING HIS NECK.

September 24, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS CLEANING IN THE SLOPE WHEN HE SLIPPED & BUMPED HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE CAR.

September 16, 1997 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider OTHER
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WALKED INTO A CHAIN HANGER AND ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS NECK/

September 12, 1997 IL · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE ALEGEDLY CUT HIS LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER ON THE DOZER'S DOOR HANDLE;'

September 10, 1997 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS ROOFBOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL SPUN OUT AND HIT HIS LEFT FOREARM ALLEGEDLY BRUSIING IT.

August 16, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL FINES ONTO BELT WHEN HE ALLEDGEDLY STRAINED HIS RIGHT WRIST AND FOREARM.

August 1, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEDGEDLY RUPTURED A DISC IN HIS LOWER BACK WHEN LIFTING A MINER CABLE.

July 29, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROCK SPIKED DOWN INTO COAL BED. IRREGULAR ROOF MATERIAL AND WATER PRESENT. UNCONSOLIDATED MATERIAL DETERIORATED.

July 23, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE REMOVED THE RADIATIOR CAP ON ON OVERHEATED DIESEL SCOOP WHICH SPRAYED HOT WATER ON HIS FACE, NECK, & RIGHT ARM.

May 12, 1997 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS TRAVELING TO THE BOTTOM ON A GOLF CART WHEN THE OVERHEAD DOOR CAME DOWN AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE ALLEGEDLY CUTTING AND BRUISING HIS NOWE AND MOUTH.

May 9, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

CRACKS INBEDDING AND WATER IN ROOF. ROOF FALL PULLING A FEW BOLTS WITH IT IN 3RD WEST, CROSSCUT 34 BETWEEN ENTRY 4 & 5, STATION 21 & 20.

May 7, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

30' LONG X 18' WIDE X 5' HIGH ROOF AREA FELL OUT BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS. BEDDING OF ROOF WAS SLICKEN SIDED AND SEPARATED. FALL 3RD WEST PANEL OFF BOTTOM WEST ANGLE MAIN, XCUT 25, SURVEY STATION 15 + 80 BETWEEN ENTRIES 5 AND 6.

April 28, 1997 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A RFM WITH A CHAIN WHEN THE CHAIN BROKE AND HIT HIM IN THE FOOT ALLEGEDLY BRUISING HIS RIGHT INSTEP.

April 4, 1997 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING ACROSS A ROOF BOLTER TO GET A BOARD WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS RIGHT GROIN AREA.

March 10, 1997 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

CRACKS WERE OBSERVED IN ROOF AT CROSSCUT 66 IN 1ST WEST MAIN BETWEEN ENTRY 5 & 6. EXTENT OF ROOFFALL WAS APPROX 30'L, 20'W, 5'H. TRAVEL WAY PROTECTED BY ADDITIONAL TIMBERS AND CRIBBING.

February 27, 1997 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS INSTALLING CHAIN HANGERS WHEN HIS GLOVE HUNG ON THE CONTROL LEVER CAUSING THE DRILL BOX BOOM TO FALL ON HIS LEFT KNEE. THE IMPACT ON HIS KNEE CAUSED HIS LEFT ANKLE TO "SNAP

January 15, 1997 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON THE ICE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

January 12, 1997 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ROOFBOLTING WHEN THE PINNER STEEL BENT AND HIT HIS LEFT FOREARM ALLEGEDLY FRACTURING IT.

1996 · 14 incidents

October 28, 1996 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS USING A WRENCH TO ROOF BOLT WHEN THE ROOF BOLT BENT AND THREW THE WRENCH INTO HIS LEFT WRIST, ALLEGEDLY JAMMING IT BACK AND FRACTURING IT.

October 24, 1996 IL · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CARRYING A 5 GAL. OIL CAN TO A ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

October 21, 1996 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED INTO A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

October 1, 1996 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND HIT HIS LEFT LEG AND ANKLE.

July 26, 1996 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A ROCK THAT FELL FROM BETWEEN A BOLT AND THE RIB.

July 8, 1996 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET SHALE ALLEGEDLY TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE AND KNEE.

June 4, 1996 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 SHOVELING BELT DRIVES AND ALLEGEDLY TWISTED HIS BACK.

May 13, 1996 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

SLIP IN ROOF MATERIAL WHERE COAL SEAM SPLIT, BEDDING OF ROOF MATERIAL. VISIBLE SIGNS OF SEPARATION BEFORE FALL. FALL AREA APPROX 40' IN LENGTH, 20' IN WIDTH AND 6' IN HEIGHT. FALL DID NOT AFFE CT TRAVELWAY, VENTILATION OR EQUIPMENT. LOCATION 1ST WEST MAIN, ENTRY 2, CROSS CUT STATION 31+80, INTAKE AIR COURSE.

April 30, 1996 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE BENT OVER BESIDE A MINE MACHINE AND THE COLD ROLL POKED HIM IN HIS RIGHT EYE, ALLEGEDLY CAUSING A CORNEAL ABRASION.

April 4, 1996 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL FINES WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY ULLED SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT BICEP.

March 26, 1996 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING UP THE MBC WHEN HE RAN OVER HIS LEFT FOOT ALLEGEDLY FRACTURING AND CUTTING HIS LEFT FIRST TWO TOES.

March 1, 1996 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS THROWING BELT STRUCTURE (A ROLLER) WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER ABDOMEN AND GROIN.

January 30, 1996 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING ONTO BELT WHEN HE ALLGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

January 12, 1996 IL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall from machine

THE TRUCK DRIVER FELL OFF THE BACK OF HIS TRAILER ALLEGEDLY DISLOCATING HIS SHOULER.

1995 · 19 incidents

December 14, 1995 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OF MINED AREA, BEING APPROX. 3 TO 4 FEET IN HEIGHT, 30' IN LENGTH AND 40' IN WIDTH, WHICH WAS CAUSED FROM SEPARATION OF BEDDING PLANES WITHIN THE ROOF STRUCTURE. ROOF FALL AFFECTED T HE UNIT BELT LINE FOR A SHORT DURATION. VENTILATION AND TRAVELWAYS WERE UNAFFECTED. ROOF FALL LOCATION 2ND WEST MAIN OFF 4TH NORTH MAIN CROSSCUT 7+40, ENTRY #3.

November 28, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING A BELT BLOCK OFF A BELT WHEN THE CHAIN BROKE, CRUSHING HIS LEFT HAND AND FINGERS BETWEEN THE BLOCKS AND BELT ROLLER. HIS LEFT HAND MIDDLE, RING, AND LITTLE FINGERS WERE CRUSHED.

November 27, 1995 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING IN A KNELT DOWN POSITION WHITH THE HEEL OF HIS RT FOOT POSITIONED UPWARD. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND LANDED ON HIS RT HEEL CRUSHING HIS RT FOOT.

November 20, 1995 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A BOX AND HEARD A POP AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 13, 1995 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PUTTING UP ARCHES WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ARCHES AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD ALLEGEDLY STRAINING HIS RT SHOULDER.

November 7, 1995 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

INTERSECTION ROOF FALL LOCATED WITHIN THE 4TH NORTH MAIN, ENTRY 6, AT SURVEY STATION 13&75 BEING A NEUTRAL AIR. THE FALL AREA CONSISTED OF APPROX. 50' IN LENGTH, 20' IN WIDTH AND 5-6' IN THICK NESS. AREA HAD BEEN DEVELOPED DURING JULY 1995. THE FALL AREA DOES NOT AFFECT VENTILATION, PASSAGE OF MEN DID NOT CAUSE PERSONAL INJRY AND DID NOT DAMAGE MINE EQUIPMENT. ORIGNAL ROOF SUPPORT

November 4, 1995 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS IN A MANTRIP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF ON TOP OF HIM. EE WAS ALLEGEDLY HIT IN THE HEAD, NECK, AND LEFT KNEE CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS LEFT KNEE.

November 4, 1995 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRAVELING ON A MANTRIP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIM ALLEGEDLY BRUISING HIS HEAD AND STRAINING HIS NECK.

November 4, 1995 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRAVELING ON A MANTRIP WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND LANDED ON HIM. THE ACCIDENT CAUSED A CONCUSSION AS WELL AS A LACERATION TO THE HEAD.

October 26, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS TAKING DOWN A KENNEDY STOPPING WHEN ASLAB OF DRAW ROCK ABOVE THE STOPPING BROKE LOOSE& FELL ON HIM. THE EE'S RIGHT PELVIS WAS FRACTURED IN THE ACCIDENT & HIS HEAD WAS CUT.

October 16, 1995 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY CUT HIS LEFT ARM ON A PIECE OF SHARP METAL ON THE DOOR OF A MACHINE.

October 2, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING THE BOOM ON A ROOF BOLTER WHEN THE BOOM CAME BACK AND PINNED HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE BOOM AND THE FRAME. ACCIDENT ALLEGEDLY CRUSHE DNA DCUT HIS LEFT HAND.

September 18, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS XUTTING A BAND OFF A BUNDLE OF ROLLER WHEN THE BAND HIT HIS LEFT FOREARM AND ALLEGEDLY CUT IT.

September 14, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE ALLEGEDLY "POPPING IT OUT".

August 14, 1995 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A TEST HOLE WITH A ROOFBOLTER WHEN THE PINNER CAME LOOSE & KNOCKED THE EMPLOYEE DOWN HE HIT HIS RT SHIN ON THE KILL BAR ALLEGEDLY PUNCTURING IT

June 26, 1995 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BANDS OFF ROOF PLATES WHEN THE CHANNEL LOCK SLIPPED AND HIT HIM IN THE FOREHEAD ALLEGEDLY CUTTING HIM.

June 26, 1995 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

UNIT WAS SUDDENLY SQUEEZING FROM FACE TO PANEL ENTRIES(SOME 299 FT).LOST ALL EQUIPMENT ON UNIT EXCEPT ONE DIESEL MANTRIP.A COUPLE OF MEN SHOWED SIGNS OF EXCITEMENT AND OR SHOCK.THEY WERE TAKEN TO EMERGENCY ROOM,TREATED AND RELEASED.

March 27, 1995 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYWEE WALKED INTO THE TEMPORARY SUPPORT CANOPY ON THE ROOF BOLTERE HE WAS USING ALLEGEDLY STRAINING HIS NECK.

January 10, 1995 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROCK FALL CONSISTING OF APPROX. 20' LENGTH, 12' WIDTH AND 5' THICKNESS OCCURRED WITHIN THE NO. 9 ENTRY OF THE THIRD NORTH PANEL AT XCUT #40. LOOSE ROCK FALLING FROM THE ROOF WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A VISIBLE "SLIP" WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE UNSABLE CONDITION OF THE ROOF. ADDITIONAL ROOF BOLTING WAS PERFORMED AT THE TIME OF MINING IN AN EFFOR TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE ROOF.

1994 · 24 incidents

December 27, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE THIRD NORTH RETURN, NO. 9 ENTRY, CROSS-SECTION AT STATION 22+90. THE UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL ENCOMPASSED AN AREA BEING APPROXIMATELY 50' IN LENGT H AND 18' IN WIDTH, BEING APPROXIMATELY 4' IN THICKNESS. AREA WAS MINED DURING OCTOBER, 1994.

November 22, 1994 IL · Coal scoop car operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UNDER THE CURTIAN WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A BROW, ALLEGEDLY CAUSING NUMBNESS AND PAIN IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD.

November 16, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE DROPPED THE PINNER BOOM AND CAUGHT HIS KNEE PAD WHICH PULLED HIM DOWN ALLEGEDLY TWISTING HIS ANKLE.

November 9, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OBSERVED WITHIN CROSS-CUT 27+30 BETWEEN ENTRIES #1 AND #2, THIRD EAST MAIN OFF FIRST NORTH MAIN. ROOF FALL OBSERVED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 50' IN LENGTH AND 18' IN WIDTH WITH A THICKNE SS OF 10'-12'. APPROXIMATE DATE OF DEVELOPEMENT WAS OCTOBER 1993. SAID FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION, PASSAGE OF MEN, EQUIP. OR OTHER DAMAGE. NO PERSONAL INJURY RESULTED, CLEAN UP NOT REQUIR

November 4, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ROOFBOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL BENT AND HIT HIM IN THE LEFT FOREARM.

October 21, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A 20' 6X6 PIECE OF TIMBER ON A CAR WHEN IT ROLLED ALLEGEDLY SMASHING HISLEFT INDEX FINGER.

October 11, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

A 6' PIN WAS STUCK IN THE ROOF, WHEN THE EMPLOYEE TRIED TO PUSH IT UP BY HAND, HE ALLEGEDLY PULLED HIS GROIN.

September 17, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE PIN TO UNHOOK A ROCK DUSTER WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY FRACTURED HIS LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER.

September 17, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE RAN INTO BELT CHANNELS WHILE HE WAS ROCK DUSTING, ALLEGEDLYCAUSING BURNING AND NUMBNESS IN HIS SHOULDERS, CHEST AND LEGS.

September 10, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OVER A BELT WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL ALLEGEDLY HITTING HIS LEFT SHINCUTTING AND MASHING IT.

August 27, 1994 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS STEPPING OFF A PLATFORM ONTO A CTAWALK WHEN HE TURNED HIS RIGHT ANKLE, ALLEGEDLY STRAINING IT.

August 25, 1994 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING BOLTER CABLE OFF A REELWHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

August 20, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE GOT HIS HAND WRAPPED AROUND ROOFBOLT STEEL ALLEGEDLY FRACTURING HIS LITTLE FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND.

July 26, 1994 IL · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS BUILDING STOPPINGS WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT OF THE ROOF ALLEGEDLY FRACTURING THE EE S LEFT INDEX FINGER.

July 6, 1994 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING BLOCK TO BUILD AN INTAKE STOPPING WHEN HE HIT HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER ALLEGEDLY CUTTING AND MASHING IT.

June 29, 1994 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING MINE CABLE WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER GROIN AREA

June 15, 1994 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A HOSE ON A ROOF BOLTER WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND HIS ELBOW HIT A BUNDLE OF ROOF BOLTS ALLEGEDLY CUTTING HIS RIGHT ELBOW.

May 20, 1994 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL OR SPUN OFF DRILL STEM OF ROOF BOLTER ALLEGEDLY STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEFT CHEEK.

March 24, 1994 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)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING SKIRT RUBBER FOR THE GELT PRESS WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT HIS RIGHT PALM.

March 21, 1994 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 WAS WALKING THROUGH THE SHUTTLE CAR TRAVELWAY WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON LTHE ROOF ALLEDGEDLY JAMMING HIS NECK.

February 28, 1994 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL WAS LOCATED AT 2ND SOUTH PANEL OFF 2ND EAST MAIN WEST ROOM BELTLINE AT 3+00 ENTRY 5.

February 28, 1994 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A MINER CABLE TO HANG IT FROM THE ROOF WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

February 9, 1994 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLAMPING THE TOP & BOTTOM BELT TOGETHER FOR A BELT MOVE WHEN THE ALLEGED INJURY OCCURRED

1993 · 19 incidents

December 22, 1993 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS LIFTING A CHAIN HOIST WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS RIGHT LOWER BACK.

November 26, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

SECOND SOUTH PANEL FOF SECOND EAST MAIN NO. 9 ENTRY BETWEEN 0+40 & 1+20 OFF WEST ROOMS.

November 15, 1993 IL · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS PUTTING IN RAILROAD IRON FOR THE GOB BELT PUMP BOARD WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER ABDOMEN.

October 15, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS REPAIRING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A LOOSE PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN PINS AND HIT HIM ALLEGEDLY FRACTURING HIS SACRUM AND BRUSING HIS HIPS.

September 21, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING THE FACE AREA WHEN DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF ONTO HIS LEFT FOOT ALLEGEDLY FRACTURING IT.

September 11, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN #1 ENTRY AT 1+100 SOUTH INTAKE OFF WEST ENTRIES OF THE SECOND SOUTH. THE FALL WAS 30' LONG, 15' WIDE, AND 4-1/2' TO 5' THICK. THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION AND NO ONE WAS IN JURED.

August 30, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN THE FIRST NORTH PANEL OFF THE THIRD EAST, EAST ROOMS ENTRY 12 AT 13+00. THE FALL WAS 30' LONG, 18' WIDE AND 5' THICK. THE FALL WAS IN THE RETURN AIR COURSE SO VENTILATION WAS SOME WHAT AFFECTED BUT NO ONE WAS INJURED.

August 24, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN FIRST NORTH PANEL, EAST ROOMS, ENTRY ONE BETWEEN CROSSCUT 7+00 AND 7+50. 25' LONG, 18' WIDE, 3' THICK. THE FALL SOMEWHAT AFFECTED VENTILATION BUT ON ONE WAS INJURED.

July 28, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN 6 & 00 WEST ROOMS OF SECOND SOUTH PANEL RETURN AIR COURSE. 70 FEET LONG 18 FEET WIDE 3-5 FEET THICK THE FALL DID AFFECT VENTILATION BUT NO ONE WAS INJURED THE TWO ENTRY RETURN WAS RESTRICTED SOME BUT NOT BLOCKED.

June 29, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING HIS DUTIES AS A SUPPLYMAN WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A STEEL BEAM UNDERGROUND, ALLEDGEDLY STRAINING HIS NECK.

June 22, 1993 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO REMOVE THE COVER FROM A MINER GEAR CASE WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED AND HE ALLEGEDLY CUT HIS ARM ON A CUTTER BIT.

June 8, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT ON A SET OF CHANNELS WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIT THE CORNER OF A ROOF BOLT PLATE ALLEGEDLY CUTTING HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN HIS THIRD AND LITTLE FINGER.

May 10, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BEGINING TO PIN A CROSS CUT WHEN A LARGE SLIP FELL AND PINNED HIS RIGHT LEGUNDERNEATH IT.

April 17, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE SLOPE BELT, WHEN BOTH FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE FELL ON HIS SAFETY LIGHT ALLEGEDLY CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS LEFT LOWER BACK OR BRUISE HIS RIB.

April 12, 1993 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

AS THE EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A BOX OF GLUE & THREW IT OVER A BOLT ER HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS BACK & NECK

March 18, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LAPPING 7200 POWER CABLE ON A SLED WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY FELL BACKWARDDS INT O THE SLED ON H IS BACK

March 10, 1993 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL IN NEUTRAL ENTRY OF SECOND EAST AT CROSSCUT 32+90 OF ENTRY THREE. EIGHTEEN FEET WIDE, TWENTYFIVE FEET LONE, APPROX. 4 1/2' FEET THICK. THE FALL DID AFFECT THE VENTILATION AND NO ONE WAS INJURED.

February 21, 1993 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREPARATION PLANT, ALLEGEDLY SPRAINING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

1992 · 32 incidents

December 30, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN THE TRAVELWAY OF THE MAIN NORTH ENTRY AT THE 15+00 CROSS CUT. THE FALL WAS APPROX. 20 FEET LONG, 6 FEET WIDE, AND 24 INCHES THICK. THIS AREA WAS DEVELOPED IN JANUARY 1990. THE F ALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION AND NO ONE WAS HURT. TRAVEL WAS DIVERTED ONE ENTRY FOR A DISTANCE OF 3 X-CUTS.

December 30, 1992 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPL DRIVING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN EMPL ALLEGEDLY TURNED INTO AN ANCHOR TIRE. THE TIRE CAUGHT HIS ARM ALLEGEDLY STRAINING HIS LEFT SHOULDER & ELBOW.

December 29, 1992 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 WAS HELPING TO MOVE A MINER CABLE WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF LUMP COAL. IN TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF, HE ALLEGEDLY BROKE THE FOURTH METACARPEL IN HIS RIGHT HAND.

December 4, 1992 IL · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE UNIT AND HANGING CURTAINS WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LEFT KNEE WHEN GETTING OUT OF A SCOOP.

November 30, 1992 IL · Coal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE WAS POURING A 5 GALLON CAN OF HYD FLUID INTO A BACKHOE WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS GROIN.

November 23, 1992 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT A ROOF DRILL AUGER WHICH WAS HUNG IN THE ROOF WHEN HE ALLEDGEDLY PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

November 11, 1992 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE HIT A HOLE ALLEGEDLY CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS HEAD ON THE CANOPY OF THE CAR.

November 3, 1992 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING THE BUMPER BACK ON A MINER WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

October 24, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOEYE WAS IN A LODER BUCKET REMOVING A BELT TOLLER FROM THE BELT LINE WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL OUT OF THE LOADER ON TO HIS LEFT SIDE ALLEGEDLY BRUISING HIS LEFT SIDE AND FRACTU RING THREE OF HIS LEFT RIBS,

August 12, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

10966F FALL AT THE 3+00 CROSSCUT IN THE 8TH SOUTH PANEL BETWEEN ENTRIES 7 & 8.THE AREA WAS DEVLOPED IN JUNE OF 1992.THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 30 FT LONG,20 FT WIDE AND 3.5 FEET THICK.THE FALL 04940NOT AFFECT VENTILATION,THE PASSAGE OF MEN,OR RESULT IN ANY PERSONAL INJURY.TIMBERED AND DANGERED OUT.

July 31, 1992 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

68935 THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE STEEL FROM THE ROOF, THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF THE STEEL AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE'S HAND, ALLEGEDLY BRUISING IT.

July 25, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Big Ridge Inc · Contact with electrical current

THE EMPLOYEE HAD REMOVED TO POWER SOURCE LID TO REPAIR A CONTINUOUS MINER. WHEN HE THOUGHT THE MINER WAS REPAIRED, HE TURNED THE POWER TO THE MINER ON THE CHECK TO SEE IF HE HAD SOLVED THE PR OBLEM. WITH THE POWER TO THE MINER ON AND THE MINER WORKING CORRECTLY, THE EMPLOYEE, ALONG WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, BEGAN TO REPLACE THE POWER SOURCE LID. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE RELEASED THE LID A

July 17, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING A TOOL BOX OUT OF A MINER WHEN THE MINER SLID SIDEWAYS THROWING THE TOOL BOX CAUSING IT TO HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD AND ARM, ALLEGEDLY CUTTING HIS HEAD AND MASHING HIS ARM.

July 14, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL AT THE 81+50 CROSSCUT IN THE MAIN WEST ENTRIES BETWEEN ENTRIES 4&5 FALL WAS APPROX 45FT LONG 18FT WIDE & 9FT THICK THIS AREA WAS DEVELOPED IN MARCH OF 1992 THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION THE PASSAGE OF MEN OR RESULT IN ANY PERSONAL INJURY TIMBERS & CRIBBING HAS BEEN SET IN AREA

July 14, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN COOLING AIR TEMPERING CHAMBER WEST ENTRIES AT 3+50 CROSS CUT IN ENTRY 5 FALL WAS APPROX 70FT LONG 18FT WIDE & 10FT THICK THIS AREA WAS DEVELOPED IN JUNE 1990 THIS FALL DID NOT A FFECT VENTILATION PASSAGE OF MEN OR RESULT IN ANY PERSONAL INJURY TIMBERS WERE SET IN AFFECTED AREA

July 13, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN 8TH SO PANEL AT 8+40 CROSSCUT IN NO 2 ENTRY FALL WAS APPROX 12FT LONG 12FT WIDE & 3 FT THICK THIS AREA WAS DEVELOPED IN MARCH 1992 THIS FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION THE PASSA GE OF MEN OR REWULT IN ANY PERSONAL INJURY TIMBERS WERE SET IN THE AFFECTED AREA

June 18, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL AT THE INTERSECTION OF 1+40 IN ENTRY TWO(2) OF THE COOLING CHAMGER (TEMPERING CHAMBER) THE FALL WAS APPROX 20FT WIDE BY 40FT LONG & AS THICK AS 8FT THIS AREA WAS DEVELOPED IN MARC OF 1990 THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION THE PASSAGE OF MEN OR RESULT IN ANY PERSONAL INJURY THE AREA HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF

June 17, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL AT THE INTERSECTION OF 11+40 IN ENTRY ONE(1) OF THE COOLING CHAMBER (TEMPERING CHAMBER) THE FALL WAS APPROX 20FT WIDE BY 14 0FT LONG & AS THICK AS 10FT THIS AREA WAS DEVELOPED IN M AY OF 1990 THE FALL DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION THE PASSAGE OF MEN OR ANY PERSONNAL INJURY THE AREA HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF

June 17, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL AT THE INTERSECTION OF 14+00 IN ENTRY ONE(1) OF THE COOLING CHAMBER CHANBER) FALL WAS APPROX 20FT WIDE BY 20FT LONG & AS THICK AS 4FT THS AREA WAS DEVELOPED IN JUNE 1990 THE FALL D ID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION TH4E PASSAGE OF MEN ORRESULT IN ANY PERSONAL INJURY THE AREA HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF

June 5, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall from ladders

THE EMPLOYEE WAS UP ON A LADDER WORKING ON A LOADER WHEN THE LADDER SLIPPED AND FELL. AS THE EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF,HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS SHOULDER.

May 30, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL AT INTERSECTION OF ROOM 200 FT WEST OFNO 1 ENTRY AT 9+40 IN 8TH SO OFF MAIN WEST TALL WAS APPROX 50FT X20FTX6TO7FT THICK IN AN AREA DEVELOPED FIRST PART OF MAY 1992 FALL DID NOT AFFE CT VENTILATION PASSAGE OF MEN OR PERSONAL INJURYTHIS AREA HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF & APPROACHWAYS TIMBERED

May 19, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING MUD SILL OUT FROM UNDER THE FEEDER WHEN HIS RT HAND LITTLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN A FEEDER FLIGHT & THE MUD SILL ALLEGEDLY MASHING IT

April 20, 1992 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE SHUTTLE CAR REEL WHEN THE REEL COVER FELL DOWN AND ALLEGEDLY HIT HIM ON THE HEAD,JAMMING HIS HEAD AND JAW INTO THE SIDE OF THE SHUTTLE CAR.

April 13, 1992 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING THE MASTER LINK TOGETHER ON THE UNDERGROUND MINER CONVEYOR CHAIN WHEN A PIECE OF THE LINK BROKE OFF AND HIT HIM IN THE NOSE, ALLEGEDLY CUTTING HIS NOSE.

April 9, 1992 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HIT L THUMB WITH HAMMER BREAKING L THUMB

March 30, 1992 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF THE WAY BY HAND WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY STRAINED HIS BACK AND HIS NECK.

March 25, 1992 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN THE AUGER HUNG UP IN THE TOP. HE REACHED FOR THE WRENCH ADN THE AUGER FELL,ALLEGEDLY SMASHING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

March 16, 1992 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL OUT FROM UNDER THE DRIVE AND ONTO THE BELT WHEN HIS RIGHT WRIST ALLEGEDLY "POPPED".

February 10, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL AT 4-WAY INTERSECTION 43 / 40 AND 4410 AT #8 ENTRY WEST.FALL WAS 21' X 18' X 6' IN AREA DEVELOPED MARCH 1991. DIDNT AFFECT VENTILATION,PASSAGE OF MEN,INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.AREA HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF AND APPROACHWAYS TIMBERED

January 28, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL AT 3-WAY INTERSECTION OF #4 & #5 ENTRY OF THE 7TH SOUTH OFF MAIN WEST 16+40.THE FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 80'X6-10' IN AREA DEVELOPED 01-13-92.DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION,PASSAGE OF ME N,PERSONAL INJURY,BUT IT DID CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE ON BELT LINE,WORKING PANEL UP TO FAULT.PULLED UNIT BACK STARTED WORKING ROOMS ON INTAKE.THIS AREA AFFECTED HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF AND APPROAC

January 28, 1992 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL AT 3-WAY INTERSECTION 15 / 90 #1 ENTRY 7TH SOUTH OFF MAIN WEST.THE FALL DIDNT AFFECT VENTILATION,PASSAGE OF MEN,PERSONAL INJURY BUT THERE WAS PROPERTY DAMAGE TO CONTINUOUS MINER.AR EA HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF AND APPROACHWAYS TIMBERED.

January 9, 1992 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL WALKING DOWN SLOPE BELT,SLIPPED & FELL STRAINING NECK AND BACK.

1991 · 35 incidents

December 13, 1991 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 a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING REEL CHAINS ON A SHUTTLE CAR WITH THE REEL COVER UP WHEN THE REEL COVER FELL DOWN ALLEGEDLY FRACTURING AND BRUISING HIS FINGERS.

November 26, 1991 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE SHUTTLE CAR THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING WAS HIT BY ANOTHER SHUTTLE CAR ALLEGEDLY CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO SPRAIN/STRAIN HIS NECK.

November 21, 1991 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS DUSTING ROCK WHEN ANOTHER EE MOVED THE ROCK DUSTER, JERKING THE HOSE AND TWISTING THE EE. THIS TWISTING ALLEGEDLY CAUSED THE EE TO STRAIN HIS SHOULDER, LOWER BACK, NECK, AND HIP.

October 7, 1991 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN A 4-WAY INTERSECTION 3RD PANEL #4 ENTRY @STA.22 30'X20'X4.5' IN AN AREA DEVELOPED IN APRIL 1991.THE FALL OCURRED IN AREA OF A SLIP,BUT DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION,THE PASSAGE OF MEN,PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL NOY BE CLEANED UP.THE AREA IS DANGERED OFF AND APPROACHES TIMBERED.

October 4, 1991 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL IN 3-WAY INTERSECTION, #8 ENTRY STA 62 OF WEST SUBMAINS. THE ALL WAS APPROXIMATLEY 10'X9'X3.5' IN AREA DEVELOPED IN MAY 1991, DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION, PASSAGE OF MEN, PERSONNEL INJUR, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL NOT BE CLEANED UP. THE AREA HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF AND APPROACHWAYS TIMBERED.

October 3, 1991 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING BITS ON A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN HE PULLED A MINER CABLE. A LARGE ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF ALLEGEDLY HITTING THE EMPLOYEE, CUTTING HIS FOREHEAD AND BRUISING HIS LEFT SHOULDE R, HAND AND RIGHT LEG.

September 16, 1991 IL · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor OTHER
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING THE ENGINEERING BLDG WHEN A STORM FRONT MOVED THROUGH A GUST OF WIND BLEW THE DOOR TO THE ENGINEERING BLDG SHUT SHATTERING GLASS WHICH ALLEGEDLY CUT THE EMPLOYEES RT HAND & MIDDLE FINGER

August 20, 1991 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN BACK OF HEAD AND DRIVING HIM INTO CONTROLS OF ROOF BOLTER, RESULTING IN AN ALLEGED SCRATCH AND PUNCTURE WOUND UNDER LEFT EYE.

August 16, 1991 IL · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING ON FEEDER. THERE WAS A PIECE OF WOOD STICKING FROM CRIB SIDE OF FEEDER, WHEN EMPLOYEE RAISED-UP HE ALLEGES HE SCRATCHED HIS RIGHT EYE WITH THE WOOD.

August 13, 1991 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DISCONTINUITY IN LOCAL ROOF STRUCTURE RESULTING IN A ROOF FALL THE STRAIGHT BETWEEN INTERSECTIONS 59+80 & 60+20 #2 ENTRY, 1ST WEST MAINS. THE ROOF FALL DID NOT OCCUR ON A WORKING SECTION, AFFE CT VENTILATION, PASSAGE OF MEN, CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR INVOLVE EQUIPMENT. THE FALL IS DANGERED OFF AND ALL APPROACHES TIMBERED.

August 12, 1991 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against stationary object

GOING UNDER STEEL BEAMS ON CART HIT HEAD ON STEEL BEAM JAMMING HEAD DOWN IN SHOULDER IN SORE R ELBOW

August 12, 1991 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OUT OF ROOF HIT POT ALLEGEDLY SOME TRASH GOT IN EYE

August 9, 1991 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DISCONTINUTITE OF ROOF STRUCTURE SLIP CAUSING ROOF ENTRY #1 UNIT 001 3RD SOUTH PANEL STATION 36+40 35"X20'X5 1/S'-6' NO EQUIPMENT MINER VENTILATION OR TRAVELWAYS WERE AFFECTED. ROOF FALL HA BE EN DANGERED OFF & ALL APPROACHES TIMBERED & CRIBBED OFF.

August 6, 1991 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against a moving object

HIT BUMP IN HAUL ROAD THROWING HIM UP INTO SHUTTLE CAR CANOPY JAMMING NECK AND HITTING RIGHT ELBOW ON PANIC BAR ASSEMBLY/

August 6, 1991 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall onto or against objects

CUTTING OPEN CAR CABLE WITH BELT KNIFE,SLIPPED & FELL BACK CUTTING LEG WITH KNIFE.

August 5, 1991 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by flying object

DRILL STEEL BECAME CLOGGED DROPPED STEEL OUT OF HOLE WITH ROTATION ENGAGED WRENCH CAME AROUND LOOSE FROM THE STEEL & FLEW AROUND & ALLEGEDLY HIT LEFT ELBOW

August 4, 1991 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BY PREP PLANT AT CONCRETE POND AREA EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING 6 PUMP LINE HE ALLEGED PULLED SOMETHING IN GROIN AREA

August 1, 1991 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STANDING GETTING READY TO START WORK THEN ROCK FELL, HITTING EE ON RIGHT FOREARM ALLEGEDLY RESULTING IN A SWOLLEN RIGHT FOREARM.

July 22, 1991 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HANGING CABLE PAIN IN UPPER R SHOULDER

July 20, 1991 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by falling object

MECHANIC WAS ON GOLF CAR AT MECHANIC TOOL SLIDE WHEN ROC FELL & STRUCK LEFT HAND RESTING ON TOP OF STEERING WHEEL RESULTING IN ALLEGED BRUISED POSSIBLE FRACTURE TO LEFT HAND.

July 20, 1991 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Big Ridge Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING ROOFBOLTER BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH PIN IN CROSS CUT BETWEEN 1&2 ROOM AS ROCK FELL OUT OF TOP,HE FELT ROCK BRUSH AGAINST HARD HAT AND USED HIS LEFT HAND TO PUSH HIMSELF BACKWARD

July 7, 1991 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall onto or against objects

GETTING ON MANTRIP CAGE SLIPPED AND FELL AND ALLEGEDLY HURT IN NECK AND BETWEEN SHOULDERS.

July 5, 1991 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck against a moving object

RIDING GOLF CART ON TRAVELWAY WHILE LOOKING AT 3RD SOUTH BELTS EMPL RAN INTO CLOSED WOODEN DOORS RESULTING IN ALLEGED STIFF & SORE NECK.

June 24, 1991 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF SHUTTLE CAR CAB TO CLEAN LIGHTS WHEN EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WENT DOWN TO HIS KNEES WITH PAIN IN BACK.

June 13, 1991 IL · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL LEFT FOOT SLIPPED ON FALLEN ROCK AND INJURED TAILBONE AND HIP.

June 12, 1991 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALAL OCCURRED IN 1ST WEST MAINS #1 ENTRY 34+30. AREA CONTAINED SLIP WITH SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER. FALL DID NOT OCCUR ON WORKING SECTION AFFECT VEWNTILATION AFFECT PASSAGE OF MEN CAUSE PERS ONAL INJ CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR COVER EQUIPMENT. BROWS WILL BE TIMBERED & DANGERED OFF.

June 8, 1991 IL · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WASHING OUT LOADER BUCKET,SLIPPED ON RAM OF BUCKET,INJURING RIGHT KNEE.

June 5, 1991 IL · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by flying object

LOADING OUT OF LEFT CROSS CUT WHEN PIECE OF COAL ALLEGEDLY BLEW IN LEFT EYE OUT OF SCRUBBER.

May 20, 1991 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING MINER CABLE SO IT COULD BE TIED-UP, ALLEGEDLY INJURING BACK.

March 18, 1991 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 WAS INSTALLING A SPLICE WHEN A NAIL STRUCK IN TEMPLATE; PULLED NAIL OUT WITH A CLAW HAMMER. THE HAMMER ALLEGEDLY SLIPPED OFF THE NAIL CAUSING THE CLAW OF THE HAMMER TO STRIKE HIM IN T HE MOUTH (7 STITCHES).

March 10, 1991 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS ON CATWALK OF SURFACE BELT WHEN HE WAS THREADING CABLE TO FEED NEW BELT HE ALLEGEDLY TWISTED HIS KNEE & FELL STRIKING THE MAIN BELT FRAME

March 7, 1991 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS OPERATING 21SC SHUTTLE CAR & POWER WENT OFF POWER WAS PUT BACK ON & THE CAR TRAMMED FORWARD POWER WENT OFF THE SECOND TIME & THE OPERATOR DID NOT SET THE BRAKES THE CAR WENT BACK 6F T STRIKING I NAME WITH THE BOOM OF THE CAR KNOCKHIM DOWN

March 5, 1991 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Struck by flying object

EE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A PSAD INTO 2 X 4 INCH TO HAND A CURTAIN WITH A BRASS HAMMER A BRASS SLIVER ALLEGEDLY STRUCK HIM IN THE EYE.

February 6, 1991 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Ridge Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING I.NAME REPAIR A HYDRAULIC HOSE ON THE MINER. HE WAS ON TOP OF THE MINER PRYING WITH A ROCK BAR AND THE BAR SLIPPED ALLEGEDLY CAUSING HIM TO FALL OFF THE MIN ER INTO THE RIB.

February 4, 1991 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL STATED WHILE LOWERING PIECE OF METAL FROM GOB BIN METAL WAS HUNG UP ON ANOTHER PIECE OF METAL & EMPL PUSHED ON METAL WHEN IT CAME FREE HE WAS ALLEGEDLY FORCED BACKWARDS INTO HOLE & HUT BA CK.

1990 · 6 incidents

December 28, 1990 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ADVERSE ROOF SLIP CAUSING A ROOF FALL IN THE 3 ENTRY 001 2ND SOUTH STA. 21 40 20X20X31/2 NO EQUIPMENT MINERS VENTILATION OR TRAVEL WAYS WERE AFFECTED THE AREA HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF AND APPROAC HES TIMBERED AND CRIBBED OFF.

December 20, 1990 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOFFALL WAS REPORTED BY EXAMINER FOR DAY SHIFT FALL 15'X15'X3' LOCATED IN 1ST WEST MAINS #6 ENTRY OF NEUTRAL. NO MINERS EQUIPMENT OR CAHNGE IN VENTILATION OCCURRED. AREA HAS BEEN DANGERED OFF & BROWS RESUPPORTED WITH TIMBERS.

December 12, 1990 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLS WERE INSTALLING 2" AIR PIPE IN WALLS OF NEW SHOP FLOOR HAS NOT BEEN POURED YET SO IT IS UNLEVEL. EMPL ALLEGES THAT HE WAS TIGHTING PIPE & SLIPPED TWISTING LEFT LEG.

November 28, 1990 IL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Ridge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE 4TH FLOOR OF THE PREP PLANT OF DEBRIS LIFTED & TWISTED PICKING UP A 8INX26IN SCREEN WEIGHING 20LBS TO PLACE IN MATERIAL BASKET & ALLEGEDLY TWISTED HIS BACK

November 23, 1990 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL REPORTED IN 002 UNIT 1ST SOUTH PANEL IN X-CUT BETWEEN #1 AND #2 ENTRIES AT STA 1/90 IN INTAKE.DIDNT INTERRUPT VENTILATION ,PASSAGE OF MEN OR EQUIPMENT,OR CAUSE INJURY TO MINERS.FALL DUE TO ADVERSE ROOF CONDITIONS -SLIP.AREA TIMBERED AND DANGERED OFF.

October 31, 1990 IL · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge Inc · Accident type, without injuries

PRESHIFT EXAMINER FOR DAY SHIFT REPORTED ROOF FALL IN 1ST SOUTH PANEL #7 NEUTRAL ENTRY AT INTERSECTION 7+40. FALL DID NOT INJUR ANY MINERS NOR ALTER OR DAMAGE EQUIPMENT VENTILATION OR TRAVEL O R ESCAPEWAYS. ROOF FALL WAS 65' X 20' X 4' THICK' CONVENTIONAL BOLTS WERE IN USE. AREA IS DANGER OFF & ALL APPROACHES TO FALL RESUPPORTED.

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