Oak Grove Mine: 8 recorded fatalities Coal

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to a faulty limit switch. The switch was replaced, the elevator was tested, and the elevator was placed back into service. An inspection of the elevator was also performed by MSHA.

IE was operating the shearer when a small rock came from the drum and hit EE's cheek before glancing into EE's eye and causing a laceration.

IE was riding on a mantrip to gather supplies for the shift when EE bumped EE's head on an I-Beam. The employee requested treatment for neck pain an hour later after reaching EE's assigned job for the shift.

IE was pushing a rock off of the handrail on the LW face when a rock came from the tailgate and hit the rock they were attempting to push. This caused a strain of their right shoulder.

IE was opening a toolbox when they felt a pull in their right shoulder.

IE was walking with the shearer. A ram jack that was chained to the shearer had its D-ring break allowing it to fall. The jack hit the employee's leg and caught it between the jack and a shield toe causing a bruise.

IE was adding DEF fluid to the 336 Excavator when DEF jug slipped. When the employee attempted to catch the jug, the lid fell striking right wrist.

IE was installing a fork on a lotrac when the fork hit their finger causing a fracture.

IE was walking at the MN2 header when EE rolled EE's ankle and fell to EE's knees.

There was a rib roll located on the MN1 belt between 14 and 15 crosscut. Due to initial information this was reported out of caution. After investigation this was deemed to be a non-reportable event. The area was also investigated by MSHA and deemed to be a non-reportable event.

IE was changing a hose on a shield. They had a chisel braced with left hand when they hit left thumb with the hammer they were using causing a fracture.

IE was prying on a hose when the bar slipped. When the bar slipped the IE fell into the shuttle car and bumped an elbow.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to a faulty door switch. The switch was replaced, the elevator was tested, and placed back into service.

IE was working with the face crew servicing the face. As they were grabbing a tube off of other tubes it fell and smashed a thumb against the rock on the rib causing a fracture.

The #5 Escape Capsule was taken out of service after the hydraulics failed to release. It was found that there was a failure inside the hydraulic pump and it needed rebuilt.

IE was removing a piece of metal from the face chain when EE felt a strain in EE's lower back.

IE was unloading the oxygen and acetylene car when EE let an oxygen bottle slip. The bottle hit EE's left thumb against the metal frame of the car.

IE was riding on a mantrip when the trip came to a sudden stop. The employee bumped EE's elbow on the roll bar of the mantrip causing a bruise.

IE stumbled when standing up after bleeding brakes on a mantrip. They fell into the mantrip and then to the ground straining their shoulder.

IE was walking down the slope when they slipped with their left foot. As they slipped they rolled their right ankle causing a sprain.

IE felt a pop in right shoulder as they were putting a roll of dust hose in a mantrip.

IE exiting a mantrip that was stuck on a hill. When they went towards the crosscut, they stumbled and fell striking right elbow.

IE was lifting the breaker top to perform maintenance when a hinge on a door broke. The door fell and struck the employee's right foot causing a contusion.

IE was climbing off the grader when they strained their left knee.

Employee strained EE's left shoulder while shoveling out the 6SLW dewatering box at the head. The employee has previously had this shoulder repaired.

There was a reportable roof fall at 24xc on the 1W belt. It fell to the main roof and measured approximately 77 feet long. It was rib to rib and extended from an area that had previously been mined to a height that was equivalent to the height of the fall. This fall was investigated by MSHA after notification.

IE strained EE's lower back while shoveling on the slope belt.

IE was shoveling at the slope tail when they got dizzy. Employee was taken to the surface and transported to the local hospital to be treated for dehydration.

IE slipped while walking the slope belt entry and strained their back.

IE was strapping a pump to the base lift jack of a shield when EE got EE's foot caught between the relay bar and the toe of the shield.

IE strained EE's left calf while walking up the slope.

The #5 Escape Capsule was taken out of service after a loss in hydraulic pressure would not allow the brakes to release. Debris was cleaned from the hydraulic system, the hoist was tested, and placed back in service

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to the elevator company dropping one of the ropes. The ropes were being tensioned as part of the service contract when the company performing service allowed a single rope to fall to the car.

IE was walking when their foot got caught in the mud causing them to fall. They strained their back when they fell.

IE was beginning to drill a hole to install a roof bolt when a small piece of rock fell from the roof and landed on their shoulder.

IE was assisting in changing bits on the CM. When they went to roll the head of the miner the employee slipped straining their back. They finished the shift and requested treatment on 5-10-2025.

IE was assisting in cribbing the panline in the service entry of the LW when they got pumpable crib material in their boot. The employee rubbed the skin on left big toe.

IE was dragging a dust hose when THEY slipped and strained their back.

IE was removing a hood on a mantrip when they strained their lower back.

IE was building a brattice when it fell. When it fell it knocked them into a pallet of block that was on the group causing an arm injury.

IE was changing a leaf spring on a mantrip. The employee did not remove all tension from the spring prior to removing the bolt that was holding the spring. When EE did this EE pinched the tip of EE's left middle finger.

IE was examining a mainline conveyor when they stepped over a pipe and slipped. When this happened, they felt a sharp pain in their right heel extending to their calf.

EE was drilling a hole for a roof bolt. As EE was installing pusher they continued with up pressure without the drill steel being in the chuck. The drill steel sprung back and cut their hand between the thumb and index finger.

IE was walking down the steps from the gate floor to the slope tail when they slipped and fell.

IE claimed a strained back from cleaning at the dewatering screen. The employee did not report the incident until 3-21-25 after being brought outside due to a disciplinary action.

IE had blown a return hose on the drill pot of a roof bolter. After changing the hose, the employee was checking the travel on the hose and pinched EE's right ring/pinky fingers.

IE was unrolling a long hose when EE let go of the hose and the coupling hit the employee above EE's left eye causing a cut.

IE had been dragging cable, loading cribs, and loading beams when EE claimed to have strained EE's right shoulder. The employee finished EE's shift and requested treatment on 2-24-25.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service after the brakes wouldn't release. After troubleshooting it was found that there was an inoperable brake coil. The brake coil was replaced, the hoist tested, and placed back into service.

IE was climbing out of a scoop when EE's SCSR got caught. When SCSR got caught it caused the employee to slip. As the employee went to catch self EE's fingers went between the canopy and door of a 650 scoop, the door moved catching EE's fingers between the canopy and door.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service after finding broken strands in the rope. The broke strands made the rope meet is retirement criteria. The rope was changed, the hoist tested, and placed back into service.

IE was operating a water car when IE claimed to have run into a parked shuttle car that IE did not see straining IE's back. IE did not report the injury until 2 days later.

IE was unhooking a winch hook from a shield when the hook fell and smashed left thumb. The employee finished the shift and requested treatment on 2-16-25.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to the ropes getting crossed on the counterweight. The ropes were replaced, the main motor sheave is being repaired, and the elevator will be placed back into service after repairs and testing is completed.

IE was operating a lotrac when EE dislodged a timber that fell and struck EE's elbow.

IE was riding in a mantrip and bounced. EE hit their head on the roof and when EE landed in the seat EE felt a strain in their back.

IE was hanging a tube that had fell when EE was pulled into the tube. The employee hit EE's nose on the edge of the tubing.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to a faulty car safety switch on the bottom of the car. The switch was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back into service.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to an electrical issue with multiple switches after chipping ice from the shaft. The ice was chipped, the switches were repaired, the float cables repaired, the elevator tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service after it was found that 2 ropes were out of time on the main sheave. The ropes were put back in time, the ropes were cleaned, the ropes were lubricated, the ropes were inspected, the ropes tensioned, the elevator tested, and placed back into service by the servicing elevator company. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

IE was hanging a slider when they slipped and fell. When they slipped, they twisted causing a strain in their shoulder.

IE was hanging tubing with partner and felt a pull down the right side of neck into shoulder. The employee finished shift and requested treatment the next day.

IE was changing a roller on the slope when IE strained right shoulder. IE completed shift and requested treatment on next shift.

IE lost suction while drilling a hole for a roof bolt. The employee did not remove the drill steel prior to feeling for suction at the drill pot. The drill steel fell from the roof and hit the employee's left ring finger.

IE was changing the crusher hammers inside the crusher on the LW. When the hammer became free it fell from the drum and smashed IE's left ring finger between the hammer and a stageloader flight.

IE was carrying a crib block when they lost balance, twisted, and strained their lower back.

IE was going to get a roof bolt and slipped on a rock. When the employee slipped, employee fell into the roof bolter and hit the left side of abdomen.

EMPLOYEE WAS STICKING ANOTHER STEEL IN THE CHUCK WITH LEFT HAND WHEN EE ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE ROTATION LEVER WITH RIGHT ELBOW. EE HAD A HOLD OF THE STEEL TOO HARD, AND WHEN EE HIT THE ROTATION LEVER WITH THEIR ELBOW, IT SPUN QUICKLY AND POPPED EE'S SHOULDER OUT.

IE was washing on the slope when IE let the nozzle hit finger causing a sprain.

IE was loading a pallet in a trash car when they strained their neck/shoulder. The employee completed the shift and worked 2 more shifts before requesting treatment.

IE was servicing and installing tubing in an entry when a small piece of rock fell and struck IE on the shoulder. The employee finished the shift and worked for 3 more shifts before requesting medical treatment.

IE was roof bolting on a CM section. IE was pushing the roof bolt to the roof when the bolt bent and caused excess strain on the wrench. The wrench broke and when the employee put hand up, got a laceration between the thumb and index finger.

IE was setting up a breaker for a CM when the cable arc flashed inside the cathead. The flash came out of the back of the cathead and burned the employee on employee's side, inside of arm, and knee on right side.

IE was getting ready to install spads when a rock fell from the roof. The rock slid from their hard hat down to their left foot. The employee received stitches from the lacerations received.

The #5 Escape Hoist was taken out of service due to a blown seal in the hydraulic pump. The seal was replaced, the hoist was tested, and placed back into service.

EE twisted right knee when they slipped while dragging a 2-inch suction line.

IE was getting ready before shift when IE slipped and fell in the bath house. The employee finished the scheduled shift, worked 2 more scheduled shifts, and requested medical treatment.

IE was walking down the slope when EE tripped and strained their left knee. The IE requested medical attention after walking to the bottom of the slope.

IE was walking to the PC when IE slipped in the mud and strained IE's back.

IE was dragging a rock dust hose when EE tripped over a rock. EE's left leg bent under EE as EE fell causing a strain.

IE was stepping over a dewater pipe at the 2W dewater screen when IE fell to the ground landing on left hip.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due an inoperable door switch. The switch was replaced, the elevator was tested, and placed back in service.

IE was roof bolting when they lost suction, and drill steel hung in the mine roof. The IE was attempting to check the suction prior to removing the stuck drill steel when the drill steel fell striking the employees left index finger between the drill steel and drill pot causing a fractured finger.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due a door switch getting moisture in it. The switch was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back in service.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due a door switch getting moisture in it. The switch was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back in service.

IE was examining a belt when IE twisted knee while walking.

IE was unloading beams from a flat car when a beam slid into their right foot.

Individual twisted EE' right ankle when dismounting the crusher. EE worked unrestricted until 9/23/24. Began missing work 9/24/2024. This incident did not involve any aspect of compliance with rules and regulations; mine equipment or mining system; job skills and miner proficiency, training and attitude; or protective items relating to clothing, or protective devices on equipment.

The #3 Escape Hoist was taken out of service due to a broken fuel line. The line was repaired, the pump was changed, the hoist was tested and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

IE was walking and got their foot stuck in mud. They heard a pop in their knee when they pulled it free.

IE was hanging cables when IE felt pull in lower back. IE finished shift, reported the injury on the next shift, and requested medical treatment on the next shift.

IE was walking off the LW face when they slipped and twisted their left ankle. The IE completed the shift and requested medical treatment on 8-8-24.

IE was walking up the slope when they inadvertently kicked a washdown hose and caused it to fall. When it fell it turned on causing the hose to come and hit the employee above the left eye causing a bruise.

IE was completing an examination on the slope belt when they used their left hand to catch their balance causing a left shoulder strain.

IE was cleaning at the MN2 head when EE kicked a pile of gob. The pile of gob had a welding rod in it, and it poked through EE's boot into EE's foot.

IE was walking around MN1 head when EE slipped and twisted their ankle.

IE was moving a T-5 strap from a scoop when IE felt a pain in the right shoulder.

IE strained they calf stepping off a curb

IE was operating the shearer when a rock was thrown from the drum and struck the employee on the leg.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to a rag getting in the governor rope sheave causing the rope to come off of the sheave. The rope was placed back on the sheave, slack removed from the rope, the elevator tested, and placed back in service.

IE was washing on the slope when they slipped and fell causing a back and knee strain.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to an issue with the car safety switch. It was found that hammer on the car safety was bent. Repaired the bent hammer, elevator repair company completed all applicable tests, and released the car to be put back in service.

IE twisted EE's knee as EE was getting up from working on a rubber tired mantrip.

IE was walking around the feeder to get leftover belt structure when IE's right leg got caught in the mud and IE felt a strain in right knee.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to an electrical issue with the door switches. The switches were changed, the elevator tested, and placed back into service.

IE was assisting in freeing a bound-up winch rope. When the rope became free it caused the employee to fall to the ground.

IE was pushing a ram car up a hill with a tractor when EE got on the bumper of the car. When the tractor fell from the bumper, EE bounced into the canopy straining their back.

IE was completing a pre-op on a tractor when the dust hose that was attached to the rock duster blew off. The hose knocked the employee down and landed on EE's shoulder.

IE was changing a cutter torque shaft when EE dropped the cover to the torque shaft and struck EE's left thumb.

IE was installing a crib block between the cowl arm of the shearer and the drum when the crib block was knocked up and struck the IE in the jaw.

IE was loading high voltage cable into a tub when EE tripped with the cable. The IE strained EE's back when EE fell.

IE was walking down the slope when IE slipped and fell. The employee hit knee causing a bruise.

IE was setting bits on the shearer when a piece of draw rock fell and slid down their neck to their shoulders. As the employee stood up a piece of draw rock fell striking their left foot.

A roof fall above anchorage was discovered and confirmed in the intersection of the #6 entry at 66 crosscut in the 1W right return. No normal travel or ventilation was disrupted. MSHA was notified and investigated this fall.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to an electrical issue with the rope gripper. The junction box was cleaned out, the ropes tensioned, the elevator tested, and placed back into service.

IE claims to have strained chest at some point while moving straps.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to an issue with the pad on the rope gripper. The pad was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified by the hotline at the time of the incident.

IE strained knee getting in and out of a mantrip.

IE strained shoulder while dragging wash down hose on the slope.

Stood up after getting out of the mantrip and hit head on the mine roof and strained neck.

Strain in left shoulder after using a pry bar to remove tires from a machine.

IE was walking around the back of the Mule when their foot was caught by the rib jack.

IE was loading beams on a mule when they dropped a beam on their left foot.

IE was traveling down the haulage when they struck the rib with the mantrip.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to replace the rope due to the rope being near retirement criteria. This was a planned outage.

IE was removing a leaf spring on a truck when IE's wrench slipped. IE's hand contacted the spinning nut causing a laceration.

IE strained legs walking around the CM section.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service due to an electrical issue with the car safety switches. The faulty switch was replaced, the elevator tested, and placed back into service.

IE was adjusting a slider tube when the tubing strap broke. When the strap broke the slider fell and hit the employee causing pain in their lower back and leg.

IE pulled a shuttle car up on the back bumper of a CM. When the CM backed up it raised the shuttle car in the air. The shuttle car backed off of the bumper to the mine floor. IE claims to have bounced into the shuttle car canopy and strained their back.

IE was moving a crib block under the miner cable when IE felt a sharp pain in lower back.

IE was working at a header when a step broke and fell hitting IE's ribs.

IE was rerouting a miner water line when they dropped it from above their head. When they dropped the line, the coupler hit them in the cheek. The employee finished the shift and requested to seek medical treatment the next scheduled shift.

IE was extending a slider when IE felt a pop in right shoulder. IE finished shift and requested medical treatment on IE's next scheduled shift.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service to take slack out of the governor rope. Slack was removed, the elevator tested, and placed back into service. This was a planned outage. MSHA was notified via the hotline.

There was an issue with a motor lead that was causing electrical miscommunication with the Material Hoist. The lead was repaired, the hoist tested, and placed back into service.

The SP Elevator was taken out of service after the elevator threw a fault for the governor rope safety switch. The switch was investigated, adjusted, the elevator tested, and placed back into service.

IE was operating a shuttle car when IE ran over a crib block. This made the employee bounce in the seat of the shuttle car and hit head on the canopy. The employee claims to have strained neck.

IE was helping move a catwalk to allow forks to get under it when IE felt a pop in left forearm.

IE was stepping over a tube and got a foot stuck in the mud. When the employee went to step out, they felt a pain in their lower back.

IE was lifting a slider when they felt a pain in shoulders and neck.

IE was assisting in hanging a tube on a strap when a piece of coal fell and hit the employee in the shoulder. The employee requested to seek medical treatment.

IE was lowering a shield from the mine roof when a hose blew and sprayed EE with emulsion. The emulsion got in EE's eye and EE requested medical treatment.

IE was removing a plug from a non-pressurized LW leg jack when the plug hit the employee in the forearm.

IE was operating the shearer cutting out the tailgate when a rock came from the drum and struck IE's left ring finger against the pump compartment on the shearer.

The SP Material Hoist was taken out of service to replace the axle on the car. The axle had a bent wheel. The axle is being changed, the hoist will be tested, and placed back into service.

IE was on a mantrip that backed into a car stop. The employee then felt a pain in lower back.

IE was riding in a mantrip when they claim they bounced. When they bounced they claimed to have strained their back. IE did not seek medical attention until 9-8-23.

IE was cutting beams and as the beam fell it struck IE's foot.

IE was installing a bolt in an unsupported pot when a piece of rock fell striking the employee on the hand. The employee received stitches from the laceration.

IE strained back reinstalling a battery lid on a scoop. The employee also stated the employee had a jolt while operating a shuttle car during the shift.

IE was roof bolting when the pusher fell between the tray and the boom. When EE was pushing the bolt to the mine roof, the pusher fell and pinched EE's finger.

IE was getting out of EE's personal vehicle before EE's shift when EE rolled EE's ankle on uneven ground.

IE was washing on the slope when they slipped. When the employee slipped they attempted to catch themselves and strained their right shoulder.

IE was bolting when a piece of draw rock fell and cut their cheek.

While the IE was loading a set of oxygen and acetylene bottles on a mantrip EE felt a pull in EE's lower back. The employee could not continue working and requested medical treatment.

IE was getting out of a 650 scoop when EE's bibs caught on the door latch causing EE to fall. When the employee fell, EE felt a pain in their right leg.

IE was throwing a track switch when EE stepped on the handle. EE slipped and stepped on the other part of the switch and felt a pain in their foot.

IE was unloading beams when the beam slipped out of EE's hand striking EE's shoulder.

The SP hoist rope was at its retirement. The hoist was taken out of service, the rope changed, the hoist tested, and placed back into service. MSHA was notified via the hotline and in person at the local field office.

IE was standing under a cable for a roof bolter when the bolter moved. The roof bolter turned the reel on and it pulled the cable down on the employee. The employee worked multiple shifts before requesting treatment.