Mining Incidents

Sanborn Creek Mine Coal

Oxbow Mining, LLC · Underground
Controlled by Oxbow Carbon LLC
Somerset, Co, Gunnison County, CO  ·  Abandoned and Sealed
MSHA Mine ID: 0504452

Sanborn Creek Mine has $619K in proposed MSHA penalties and $3K outstanding across 12 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1994–2003
Latest incident
Jan 2003
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1,289
citations
316
significant & substantial
$618,945
proposed penalties
$523,952
paid to date
85% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $94,993 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
353
inspections on record
8,632
inspection hours
14.9
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.
1,289 citations across 8,632 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Sanborn Creek Mine has $619K in proposed MSHA penalties and $3K outstanding across 12 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.
$619K
proposed penalties
$527K
current assessed
$524K
paid to date
$3K
outstanding
1,244 assessments are final orders; 12 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2003-05-15.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.

MSHA sampling at Sanborn Creek Mine shows respirable coal dust averaging 1.10 mg/m3 (79% compliant) across 711 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.
1.10
dust avg (mg/m3)
10.21
dust max (mg/m3)
79%
within 1.5 mg/m3
711
samples
Most recent sample: 2003-01-22.
Silica (quartz)
1.4
silica avg (%)
4.6
silica max (%)
57
samples
Most recent sample: 2002-12-12.
Noise
0%
over PEL
15
samples
Most recent sample: 2002-04-08.
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 Q4 0 0 0
2003 Q3 0 0 0
2003 Q2 0 8 3
2003 Q1 53,600 20 3 373.1
2002 Q4 52,933 67 15 1265.8
2002 Q3 69,194 102 13 1474.1
2002 Q2 74,256 146 47 1966.2
2002 Q1 82,078 195 46 2375.8
Show 8 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2001 Q4 103,215 128 15 1240.1
2001 Q3 83,640 73 5 872.8
2001 Q2 89,484 122 34 1363.4
2001 Q1 101,023 120 29 1187.8
2000 Q4 94,588 76 25 803.5
2000 Q3 76,301 103 38 1349.9
2000 Q2 78,739 83 29 1054.1
2000 Q1 70,512 46 14 652.4

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
December 4, 2000 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator Fatality · MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATING SHEARER IN TAILGATE, FLIPPED COWL HEADING TO HEADGATE WHEN FITTING BROKE ON BACK FLUSHFILTER AT SHEILD 74. THE HOSE WITH ALL FITTINGS WHIPPED OUT TO FACE AND HIT VICTIM AT SHIELD 76. THE 4,2000 PSI HOSE WITH COUPLER ON THE END HIT VICTIM IN THE FACE RESULTING IN BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO FACE AND HEAD.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2003 · 3 incidents

January 31, 2003 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WELDING THE RE-RAILER IN THE TAILGATE BETWEEN SHEILDS 88 & 89 IN THE PAN LINE, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE SHIELDS GLANCING OFF HIS WELDING HOOD AND BRAKING APART LANDING ON HIS LT. LEG.

January 26, 2003 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

WAS SHOVELING ACCUMLATION FROM UNDER BELT LINE OUT BY LONGWALL TAILPIECE WHEN A PIECE OF CAP ROCK 1 FT LONG 8 INCHES WIDE 2 INCHES THICK FELL HITTING HIM ON HEAD HIS AND LEFT SHOULDER. WAS X R AYED NO PERMANMENT DAMAGE JUST BRUISED.

January 26, 2003 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

OPERATING HEADGATE DRUM ON SHEARER GOING TOWARDS TAILGATE AS SHIELD 50 HIT ROCK SPAR IN FLOOR A PIECE OF ROCK 1 FOOT SQUARE BOUNCED OFF SHEARER & LANDED ON HIS RIGHT FOOT WHILE HE WAS STANDING BETWEEN SHIELDS OPERATING THE SHEARER BY REMOTE CONTROL.

2002 · 46 incidents

November 26, 2002 CO · Coal FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY BUMP OCCURRED ON THE SOLID SIDE OF THE 22-NORTH LONGWALL PANEL BETWEEN 24 & 25 XCUT IN THE #3 ENTRY RESULTING IN FLOOR HEAVE UNDER THE MOBILE TAILPIECE & DAMAGE TO 2 STOPPINGS.

November 18, 2002 CO · Coal FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FLOOR BOUNCE OCCURRED ON THE SOILED SIDE OF THE 22 NORTH LONGWALL PANEL BETWEEN 25-27 X-CUT INTHE #3 ENTRY. THIS RESULTED IN FLOOR HEAVE ALONGTHE BELT LINE AND UNDER THE MOBILE TAILPIECE. TH IS REQUIRED REMOVAL OF BELT STRUCTURE TO CLEAN THE AREA.

November 12, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS HELPING CLEAN LINE AWAY FOR HOLE BEING DRILLED FOR INFUSION INTO PILLARS. REACHED DOWN & WIRE CONNECTING STEEL TO CHUCK CUT WRIST. 7 STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

October 27, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by flying object

PULLING FACE CONVEYOR CHAIN INTO PAN LINE ON LONGWALL SET-UP, WIRE ROPE HUNG UP THE BROKE FREE, HITTING EMPLOYEE IN THE HARD HAT. THIS IN TURN HIT HIS SAFETY GLASSES RESULTING IN A LACERATION ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE.

October 4, 2002 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

WALKING BY STAGE LOADER GOT FOOT CAUGHT IN WIRE MESH ON RIB LINE BEING USED FOR RIB SUPPORT. FELL ON THE RIB FENCING TWISTING ARM AND LANDING ON LEFT SHOULDER.

September 29, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SAID HE HAD TWISTED HIS KNEE EARLIER IN THE DAY WHILE RUNNING FROM SOUNDS OF POTENTIAL ROOF FALL, THEN HE SAID THE ROOF FELL AND HE WAS RUNNING, CO-WORKER WAS ALSO RUNNING AND COULD NOT SEE INJURED AND HE RAN OVER HIM.

September 21, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SITTING ON THE RIB EATING HIS LUNCH, A PIECE OF COAL BLEW OUT HITTING HIS RT. HAND.

September 14, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING TIMBERS, THE RIB FELL, PUSHING HIM INTO A KENN STOPPING, CUTTING HIS RIGHT EAR.

September 9, 2002 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN SHIELDS AND HITEMPLOYEE ON LEFT HAND. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION ON TOP OF HIS HAND AND REQUIRED STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

September 3, 2002 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TAKING DOWN POWER CABLE WHEN THE CABLE OUTBY WAS DROPPED CAUSING THE CABLE HE WAS HANDLING TO FALL UNDER ITS OWN POWER HITTING HIM ON THE LEFT ARM.

August 16, 2002 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

SLIPPED ON PIECE OF COAL LAYING ON TOES OF SHIELD AFTER PLUGUP ON FACE CONVEYOR, INJURED LOWER BACK.

August 12, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING A STOPPING AND A CHUNK OF COAL FROM THE RIB ROLLED OVER HIS HAND.

August 2, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CARRYING FIBER CRIB BLOCK, STEPPED IN A DITCH AND FELL DOWN. CRIB LANDED ON LEFT KNEE, CONTUSION TO LEFT LEG BRUISED KNEE.

July 31, 2002 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

FITTING BLEW OUT OF GLUE PUMP WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BY. GLUE ENTERED EYES FROM SIDE OF SAFETY GLASSES. ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT TO SOOTH EYES & LUBRICATING EYE DROPS GIVEN.

July 22, 2002 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT 5 TO 6 X-CUT IN THE LOWER ENTRY AT THE BOTTOM OF 16 NORTH. THE FALL MEASURED 80' LONG 8-10' HIGH 18 ' WIDE.

July 22, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING IN THE #2 ENTRY-OUTBY THE SECTION WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

July 22, 2002 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPLACING HYDRAULIC HOSE FOR FLIPPER ON SHIELD. PULLED STAPLE OUT CAUSING HOSE TO POP OFF RELEASING FLIPPER WHICH HIT EE IN THE HEAD AND LEFT SHOULDER. WORKED UNTIL 8-28-02, PHYSICAL THERAPY & COTISONE INJECTION.

July 5, 2002 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT #3 X CUT INT HE LOWER BLEECKER ENTRY BETWEEN 17 AND 16 NORTH THE FALL WAS 15' HIGH 18' WIDE AND 40' LONG.

July 3, 2002 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED OUTBY 22 NORTH MINER SECTION MMU 002, THE FALL MEASURED 10'X12'HIGH 18 FT WIDE FOR 200 FEET INT HE #2 ENTRY X CUT 23 TO 40 OUTBY X CUT 25.

July 1, 2002 CO · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING DIESEL SCOOP, WHEN HE HIT A BUMP TO THE ROAD. CAUSING HIS HEAD TO HIT THE CAB RESULTING IN A NECK STRAIGHT.

June 26, 2002 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INCREASING NUMBNESS IN HANDS AND FINGERS WHILE DOING REGULAR JOB PROCEDURES 6-26-&27-02 SURGERY FOR CARPAL TUNNEL IN BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT WRIST.

June 11, 2002 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STEPPING FROM SHIELD 86 TO 85 AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE SIDE SHIELD AND JAMMED HIS NECK.

June 11, 2002 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING BY LONGWALL TAILPIECE WHEN FLOOR HEAVED UP AND INJURED HIS RT. KNEE. EE DID NOTMISS WORK UNTIL 6/17/02.

June 8, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

KICKING OUT KENNEDY PANS BEING USED FOR WING WALLS ON A OVERCAST. MRI 6/17/02, LIGHT DUTY NO MEDICAL TREATMENT. KNEE STRAIN.

June 7, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HANGING WATER HOSE 50' OUTBY THE FACE WHEN RIB ROLLED, HITTING HIM IN LOWER BACK. EE FINISHED SHIFT.

June 4, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS CLEANING AT THE 17 NORTH BELT TAILPIECE WHEN THERE WAS A "BUMP" (FLOOR HEAVE) THAT BENT LEFT FOOT AND ANKLE.

May 25, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING HOSES ON BACK SIDE ON PANLINE, OTHER EE DROPPED COVER RESULTING IN LACERATION ON LEFT INDEX FINGER. REQUIRED 5 STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

May 16, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING DOWN SHIVE FROM ROOF, WHEN THE SHIVE ROTATED AND CLEVIS STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH CUTTING HIS UPPER LIP. THIS REQUIRED 5 STITCHES TO CLOSE LACERATION.

April 28, 2002 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT X CUT 28 OF 2ND EAST MAINS. INT HE #3 ENTRY THE FALL MEASURED 44' L X 31' W X 7 TO 9 FT HIGH IN THE INTERSECTION.

April 25, 2002 CO · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING ON LEFT BOOM, STARTING SECOND STEEL, AND HAD HIS LEFT FOOT ON DRILL HEAD PUSHING UP STEEL. WHEN HE HIT THE FAST FEED, THE HEAD PUSHED UP TO THE ROOF BUMPING HIS KNEE.

April 24, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE DUST HOSE FROM THE POD DUSTER WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS INTO A SCOOP BUCKET THAT WAS LOADED WITH TRASH & SCRAP METAL.

April 16, 2002 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING SPRAY HEAD ON FIRE SUPPRESSION ON BELT DRIVE WITH A CRESCENT AND PIPE WRENCH. PIPE WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING EE'S BODY TO LURCH FORWARD, HURTING LOWER BACK.

April 10, 2002 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON A PM4 CONTROL FOR THE LONGWALLSHIELD WHEN A HIGH PRESSURE SHIELD TO SHIELD HOSE BLEW, THE WHIPPING ACTION OF THE HOSE HIT HIM ON THE SIDE OF HIS RT. KNEE.

March 15, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BOLTING WHEN HE PINCHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE DRILL HEAD & THE DRILL STEEL RESULTING IN A LACERATION ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

March 12, 2002 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS WELDING ON A TIP CYLINDER AND A SMALL PIECE OF SLAG WENT INTO HIS BOOT (BB SIZE) AND BURNT HIS RIGHT CALF A WEEK LATER THE LEG BECAME SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL TREATED FOR STAFF INFECTION

March 7, 2002 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

THREE FOOT OF CAP ROCK FELL OUT OF ROOF AT X-CUT 6 IN #3 ENTRY OF #5 NORTH. THE AREA WAS A COMMON RETURN ENTRY AND NOT NEEDED. IT WAS DECIDED FOR SAFETY REASONS TO JUST DANGER THE AREA OFF AND SET BREAKER ROWS AROUND THE AREA. THE INTERSECTION LATER CAVED IN 6 TO 9 FEET HIGH, 23 FEET WIDE FOR 80 FEET.

February 27, 2002 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS BENT OVER WORKING WHEN HE RAISED UP HE STRUCK THE SIDE SHIELD WITH THE TOP OF HIS HARD HAT, FELL OVER BACKWARD AND LANDED ON HIS TOOL POUCH.

February 25, 2002 CO · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE SPREADING CALCIUM IN LOWER ENTRY OF STARTLINE A PELLET GOT STUCK ON EAR LOBE, FELT BURNING KNOCKED OFF AND WASHED OFF LATER PUT ICE PACK ON EAR AND BECAME INFECTED INJURY DATE WAS 1-30-0 2 DID NOT REPORT UNTIL 2-26-02.

February 24, 2002 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STANDING IN THE BUCKET OF SCOOP HANGING 7200 CABLE WHEN HE HIT THE ROOF WITH THE TOP OF HIS HARD HAT HURTING HIS NECK. NO MEDICAL REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND A NOTICE OF CONTEST HAS BEEN FILED.

February 21, 2002 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED X-CUT 42 #4 ENTRY OF 1 EAST MAINS. THE FALL MEASURED 7'-8' HIGH.40 FT LONG AND 30' WIDE AT THE INTERSECTION.

February 12, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

NO ACCIDENT REPORT TOLD DR HE HITS HIS HEAD ALOT ON CEILING EVEN THOUGH HE IS WEARING HARD HAT AND THAT THIS HAS CAUSED NECK PAIN NO MEDICAL REPORTS FROM MINER INFORMATION FROM STATE COMP.

February 1, 2002 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURED AT X CUT 15 2ND EAST MAINS #3 ENTRY. THE FALL MEASURE 6' HIGH 24' WIDE AND 40' LONG. THIS FALL WAS INT HE PRIMARY ESCAPEWAY.

January 21, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING 4" STEEL PIPE ONTO FLATBED TRAILER STRAINED LOWER BACK.

January 18, 2002 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BACK-UNKNOWN-FACTS UNCLEAR-NO ACCIDENT REPORT FILED-TALKING WELDING LEADS UP THE FACE? CALLED IN REPORT 2-6-02 TO OFFICE NO MEDICAL REPORTS RECEIVED.

January 10, 2002 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

EE STEPPED OFF THE FORD TRACTOR INTO A HOLE AND TWISTED LEFT FOOT. TORN LIGAMENTS IN L. ANKLE.

2001 · 23 incidents

December 21, 2001 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED ON 16 NORTH START LINE 25' IN BY #3 ENTRY FOR 46 FEET STOPPING 15' BEFORE THE FIRST X-CUT. THE AREA WAS BEING WIDENED FOR THE STARTLINE AND WAS BEING SPOT BOL TED AND TRUSSES WERE BEING INSTALLED WHEN THE ROOF OCCURRED. THE FALL MEASURED 46' LONG 30' WIDEAND 10-12' HIGH.

December 20, 2001 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK WITH PIECE OF COAL WHILE INSTALLING MONORAIL HANGERS.

December 17, 2001 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 17 NORTH MINESECTION MMU-002 AT X-CUT 31 #2 ENTRY. FALL MEASURED 8' TO 10' HIGH, 50' LONG & 20' WIDE. ADDITIONAL TIMBER WERE SET & ROOF STILL FELL IN.

December 11, 2001 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURED IN 17 NORTH #1 ENTRY X-CUT 17 THE FALL MEASURED 18' WIDE 30' LONG AND 11 FT HIGH.

December 10, 2001 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

TWO EMPLOYEES WERE CARRYING A PIECE OF MONORAIL.THE ONE WALKING BACKWARDS TRIPPED OVER ANOTHER PIECE OF MONORAIL, DROPPING THE PIECE THEY WERE CARRYING ON HIS RIGHT UPPER THIGH.

November 17, 2001 CO · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CONDUCTING PRE-SHIFT EXAM OF BELT LINE, LOOKING AT THE ROOF HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED LOWER BACK. DIDN'T MISS WORK UNTIL 1/23/02. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT; WAITING ON SPECIALIST 3/28/02.

November 16, 2001 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS PULLING A ROOF MENT OUT OF THE RACK ON BOLTER AND CUT HIS FINGER ON THE ROOF MAT.

November 8, 2001 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ASSISTING AN INJURED MAN WHEN A ROCK FELLFROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND RESULTINGIN TWO BROKEN FINGERS. X-CUT 21 #3 ENTRY 2ND EAST MAINS.

November 8, 2001 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING THE POD DUSTER HE WAS ROLLING UP THE HOSE AND A SLAB OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND LANDED ON TOP OF HIS FOOT.

November 1, 2001 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING LINE CURTAIN IN #1 ENTRY WHEN A 6"X 6"X 2" PIECE OF CAP ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND LANDED ON THE TOP OF HIS FOOT.

August 23, 2001 CO · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING SHUTTLE CAR HIT BUMP IN ROADWAY, BOUNCED UP HITTING HEAD ON CAB OF SHUTTLE CAR. THERAPY SESSIONS FOR NECK PAIN.

August 16, 2001 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 2ND EAST MAINXCUT 37 #4 ENTRY. MEASURED 20' WIDE, 60' LONG, 7TO 10' HIGH.

August 16, 2001 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

HE WAS OPERATING LOADER WITH DUSTING POD TAKING IT BACK TO RELOAD. THOUGHT HE HEARD SOMETHING DRAGGING TURNED TO LOOK, WENT INTO DITCH AND KNOCKED THE RIB DOWN ON HIM HITTING LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE.

August 8, 2001 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING MON-A-RAIL FOR THE LONGWALL, AND FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN MY RIGHT ARM.

July 23, 2001 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING A TIRE ONTO HUB OF SHUTTLE CAR AND FELT A PULL IN THE PUBIS AREA. HAD HERNIA REPAIR SURGERY PERFORMED.

June 22, 2001 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STANDING ON LADDER, TOLD OTHERS TO RAISE MONORAIL, TO INSET PIN. STICK FINGER BETWEEN THE TWO RAILS AS MONORAIL WAS RAISED INTO POSITION. 3/4" LACERATION AND 1/2" ABRASION TO RIGHT MIDDLE FING ER.

June 20, 2001 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING KENNEDY STOPPING IN TAILGATE. FEELS LIKE HE MAY HAVE PULLED A MUSCLE. WEAKNESS AND PAIN IN RIGHT ARM TO SHOULDER AND DOWN BACK.

Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A PILLAR BOUNCE OCCURRED IN THE 14 NORTH DEVELOPMENT SECTION MMU 002-0 BETWEEN 15 AND 16 X-CUT IN THE #2 ENTRY. FOR 90 FT, ONE TO 2 FEET OF RIB LINE BLEW OUT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ROADWAY, 2 C ONTRACT MINERS WERE INJURED WHILE HINGING MINER CABLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY.

March 21, 2001 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 14 NORTH MINER SECTION MMU 001-0 IN THE #2 X-CUT, BETWEEN 4 AND 5 ENTRY THE FALL MEASURED 18' WIDE 60' LONG 6 TO 12' HIGH.

February 1, 2001 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

A FALL OF MINE ROOF ALONG THE RIBLINE DISLODGED ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT IN THE #3 BELT ENTRY HITTING THE SUPPORT TIMBER WHICH STRUCK THE EE IN THE RIGHT LEG WHILE HE WAS CLEANING THE BELT TAIL PIECE. WAS EXAMINED AND RELEASED. WENT BACK 2/4 X-RAYS OK. GOING BACK 2/12. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT

January 17, 2001 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING BETWEEN A BUGGY AND THE RIB STEPPED ON SOFT GROUND CAUSING HIS KNEE TO TWIST.

2000 · 27 incidents

December 22, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PAIN IN GROIN AREA DID NOT SEEK MED ATTENTION UNTIL 2/28/01 REPAIR SURGERY FOR INGUINAL HERNIA

November 6, 2000 CO · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING IN THE MINE WHEN PAIN STARTED IN LOWER BACK AND RADIATED TO LEFT FOOT.

October 18, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

BOLTING GRID TO ROOF IN TAILGATE, HE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WHEN DRILL BOARD ON BOLT HIT A LOOSE ROCK ON TOP OF SHIELD WHICH FELL ON EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT FOREARM CUTTING HIM & REQUIRING SUTURES

October 1, 2000 CO · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

STEPPING OFF X-OVER ON 12N BELT SLIPPED AND FELL HURTING HIS BACK. DIDN'T SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 10-5-00.

September 23, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING JACKLEG THROUGH STOPPING DOOR, HE HIT THE DOOR AND JARRED HIS BACK.

August 26, 2000 CO · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE STEPPED IN A HOLE WHILE CARRYING BELT TOOLS. TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 9/12/00.

July 24, 2000 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A FALL OF ROOF OCCURRED 10' OUTBY THE 8 MONTH LONGWALL SECTION 010 TAILPIECE. THE FALL WAS 3 FT THICK 15 TO 18 FT WIDE AND 50 FT LONG. THIS FALL IMPEDED TRAVEL OUT THE SECONDARY ESCEPEWAY. THE AREA HAD TO BE RESUPPORTED AND BELT HAND WERE REPLACED.

July 18, 2000 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING TOOL BOX WITH LOADER, BOX WAS FALLING OFF LOADER; HE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH TOOL BOX, FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER. DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 8/7/00.

June 19, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING BACK BOARD PLATE OFF 7 NORTH BELT STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED KNEE.

June 18, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING DOWN A SLOPE, SLIPPED AND FELL TRYING TO BRACE HIS FALL W/RIGHT ARM AND TWISTED HIS WRIST.

June 16, 2000 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING SHIELD WITH MVH. HOOK ON PULL HARNESS FAILED, HITTING EE IN HEAD RESULTING IN BROKEN JAW BROKEN EYE SOCKET INTERNAL HEAD INJURY

June 14, 2000 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HANGING CABLE IN MINER SECTION STANDING ON FORKS OF SKID STEER, WHEN OPERATOR ROLLER BACK FORKS, EE GOT THUMB CAUGHT BETWEEN SKID STEER AND FORK EXTENTION. THIS RESULTED IN AMPUTATION OF LEFT THUMB BETWEEN FIRST JOINT AND THUMB NAIL.

June 3, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TAKING OUT OVERCAST, STANDING ON LAST FLOOR PAN. FLOOR PAN KICKED OUT, EE FELL TO FLOOR. RETURNED TO WORK MISSED 6-16-00 WAITING TO SEE DR FOR EVALUATION.

May 29, 2000 CO · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MOVING ROCK OFF TOES OF SHEILDS IN LONGWALL, ROLLED ROCK OVER, SMASHING HIS FINGER. EIGHT STICHES TO CLOSE LACERATION.

May 27, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING TEMPORARY ROOF SUPPORT, WOODEN CRIB, ON LONGWALL FACE WHEN ROCK FELL OUT OF ROOF HITTING HIS LEFT ARM AND HAND. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT AT THIS TIME.

May 16, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON HEADROLLER WIPER, WHILE PULLING ON THE WIPER, EE FELT A SHARP PAIN AND HEARD A POP IN HIS WRIST. HAD WRIST X RAYED AND RETURNED TO WORK MISSED 6-16-00 WAITING TO SEE 2ND DR FOR EVAL UATION.

April 22, 2000 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

USING A DRILL STEEL TO RAISE A ROOF PAN ABOVE THE CANOPY OF THE ROOF BOLTER, CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN PAN AND STEEL. WENT TO LOWER CANOPY AND PUSHED CONTROL LEVER IN THE WRONG DIRECTION CAUSING F INGER BETWEEN CANOPY & ROOF POSSIBLE AMPUTATION OR SKIN GRAFTING.

April 8, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

REPAIRING BELT, BELT CLAMP SLIPPED HIT EE IN LEFT FOREARM. RETURNED TO WORK 4-9-00. RE-EVALUATED 4-10-00 THEN 4-14-00, MISSED 4-14-00 STILL NO DAMAGE FOUND.

March 15, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BACK WAS HURTING AFTER 8 HOURS OF SHOVELING THE BELTS. WHEN HOME TO SLEEP - WOKE UP IN TREMENDOUS PAIN.

March 8, 2000 CO · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING, STEPPED OM SOMETHING AND HYPEREXTENDED RIGHT KNEE.

February 13, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING CROSSOVER ON #11 BELT. TWISTED ANKLE WHILE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER.

January 24, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE TRIPPED WHILE EXITING THE MANTRIP FELL FORWARD AND HIT HIS FOREHEAD ON THE DOOR.

January 23, 2000 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING HIGH PRESSURE WATER HOSE, STRAINED LEFT BICEP MUSCLE. WORKED 1/24/00, 1/25/00. MISSED 1/26/00. THIS HAPPEDED IN 21 NORTH LW PANEL, 010 MMU.

January 22, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING RHINO RIDE CHAIN INTO THE BUCKET OF THE SCOOP AND HEARD HIS BACK POP.

January 22, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE RIB SLOUGHED AND WEDGED THE EE'S FOOT BETWEEN RIB AND PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

January 18, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN OFF THE OVERCAST. HE MISSED A STEP AND LANDED ON HIS ANKLE.

January 16, 2000 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

WHILE SETTING 2ND ROW OF TIMBER THE MINE BOUNCEDCAUSING THE RIBS TO BLOW OUT AND SCALE OFF THE ROOF STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE, KNOCKING HIM DOWN CUTTING HIS FACE.

1999 · 11 incidents

December 14, 1999 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by flying object

WHILE SHOVELING BELTS NEAR THE HEADGATE ROLLER A BIG CHUNK OF COAL EJECTED THROUGH THE HEADGATEHITTING HIM IN THE FACE. HE FELL OFF BALANCE FELL FORWARD HITTING HIS HARD HAT ON THE STRUCTURE, WHICH CAUSED HIS NECK TO BEND BACK.

November 21, 1999 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE'S HAND SLIPPED WHILE PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE JACKLEG & HIS LEFT HAND WAS SMASHED BETWEEN THE HAMMER & LEG

September 13, 1999 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOLDING DRILL STEEL WITH LEFT HAND, WHILE STARTING TO DRILL HOLE IN ROOF, DRILL STEEL LOST PLACEMENT IN ROOF AND WHILE SPRINGING STRUCK FINGER. A CAST WAS USED TO IMMOBILIZE THE FINGER.

August 27, 1999 CO · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE JUMPED AWAY FROM RIB ROLL AND LANDED ONHIS RIGHT LEG. HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN KNEE. HE IS WAITING FOR MEDICAL TESTS ON 09/06/99.

August 21, 1999 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING FORD TRACTOR MANTRIP. HE BOUNCED UP AND CAME DOWN ON HIS BACK. WORKED 08/22/99. ON 08/23/99, WENT IN FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATIONAND IS WAITING FOR RESULTS. DID NOT SHOW UP FOR REGULAR SHIFT ON 08/27/99.

August 3, 1999 CO · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS PREFORMING WEEKLY NEXAMINE, IN SECTION SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN CUTTING ARM ON A PIECE OF ROCK. REQUIRED 12 STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

July 9, 1999 CO · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING FLOOR TO SET FACE TIMBER RIB FELL HITTING EE IN RIGHT FOREARM RESULTING IN A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 9 STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND

May 29, 1999 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE 2ND EAST MAINS X-CUT 30 TO 31 #4 ENTRY OF THE MINE. THE FALL MEASURED 50' TO 60' LONG X 18' WIDE 6' TO 7' HIGH.

May 26, 1999 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING DRILLING EE WAS CHANGING STEELS FOR OPERATOR ADDING AN EXTENSION TO BACH SHEET OPERATOR WAS USING DRILL TO PUSH STEEL THE MACHINE SLIPPEDPINNING EE'S HAND BETWEEN THE MACHINE & RESULTIG NG IN LACERATION BETWEEN THUMB & 1ST FINGER

January 26, 1999 CO · Coal FIRE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A CONCENTRATION FO CARBON MONOXIDE WAS DETECTED BY THE MINE FOREMAN IN THE 18NORTH PANEL IN #3 ENTRY BELOW THE SECTION LONGWALL, MMU010. ALL PEOPLE IN THE MINE WERE SAFELY WITHDRAWN. THE MINE WAS SEALED 1-27-99.

January 25, 1999 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS SHOVELING THE BELTS AND THE SHOVEL GOT CAUGHT, FLUNG BACK SMACKED HIM IN THE FACE CUTTING HIS CHIN. HE FELL BACK AGAINST THE RIB & CUT HIS KNEE.

1998 · 16 incidents

October 26, 1998 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

STANDING ON A WAGNER SCOOP INSTALLING TOP ROLLERS. SLIPPED AND FELL OFF.

October 12, 1998 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE DID NOT SLIP, FALL OR DO ANYTHING TO HURT HIS BACK, BUT THAT HE HAD BACK PAIN. WENT TO SEVERAL DOCTORS, HAD X-RAYS. NO INJURY FOUND. REFERRED TO PHYSICAL THERAPY 10/19/98 FOR BACK PAIN. RECEIVED DRS. NOTE FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY FROM EMPLOYEE ON 11/3/98.

September 16, 1998 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LID OF TOOL BOX FELL ON HIS THUMB.

September 11, 1998 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE PACKING CRIB TO TAILGATE IN 18N - WHEN HE WENT TP GET MORE CRIB, HE TRIPPED AND FELL BECAUSE HIS LAMP WENT DIM.

September 4, 1998 CO · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING ROCK FROM IN FRONT OF TAILGATE SHIELDS. BREAKING WITH HAMMER AND THROWING INTO GOB. ROCK SLIPPED OUT OF HANDS, SMASHING LEFT HAND. RESULTED IN FRACTURE TO TOP OF HAND.

August 28, 1998 CO · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

WORKING ON CHANGING BELT FLAPS ON FEEDER, CRESCENT WRENCH SLIPPED OFF BOLT HEAD AND FINGERS HIT SIDE OF FEEDER. WENT TO CLINIC, CLEANED, TETANUS SHOT, ORAL ANTIBIOTICS. WORKED 8-29, WENT TO HO SPITAL 8-30, IV ANTIBIOTICS, SURGERY 9-1 FOR DEBRIDEMENT OF FINGER.

August 17, 1998 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CARRYING PARTS DOWN FACE, TWISTED RIGHT LEG CAUSING SWELLING ON REAR OF KNEE JOINT. DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 12-01-98.

July 12, 1998 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MARKING SPOT TO START DRILLING FOR TRUSS LEG RACHED HIS LEFT HAND UP TO THE TOP. WHEN HE TROUCH THE TOP HE DISLOGED A ROCK APPROX. SPRAY STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND AND CUTTING IT BETWEEN H IS LITTLE FINGER AND RING FINGER 8 STICHES WHEREREQUIRED A CLOSE WOUND.

June 8, 1998 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 19 NORTH, MMU-001 IN THE #2 ENTRY, FROM 34 1/2 XCUT TO 35 1/2 XCUT. THE FALL WAS FROM 8-10' HIGH, 18-20' WIDE FOR APP. LENGTH OF 120'. TOP STARTED WORKING A 0245 HOURS, ADDITIONAL TIMBERS WERE SET, TIMBER STARTED BREAKING. THE MEN WERE WITHDRAWN FROM THE AREA AND BREAKER ROWS SET.

June 1, 1998 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by flying object

A COAL OUTRBURST OCCURRED IN 19N, MMU 001-0, DURING MINING OPERATIONS XCUT WAS BEING DRIVEN BETWEEN THE #2 ENTRY TO #3 ENTRY, THE ENTRY WAS IN 18' FROM THE LAS ROW OF BOLTS. THIS OCCURRED AT T HE #35 XCUTRT'S ROLLS XCUT, NO FLOOR HEAVE. THE SECTION MECHANIC WAS STANDING IN THER LAST OPEN XCUT.

April 8, 1998 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

POWER WAS OFF ON BOLTER - DRILL STEEL WAS SET IN ROOF - OPERATOR WIRED UP HIS DRILL STEEL AND WAS WORKING ON DRILL HEAD WHEN STEEL FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND - RECEIVED A BROKEN RIGHT THUM B- ACCIDENT OCCURRED IN 21 NORTH SECTION MMU0001

March 3, 1998 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON-INJURY ROOF FALL WAS DISCOVERED BY THE FIREBOSS ON HIS WEEKLY EXAMINATION OF THE SECONDARY ESCAPEWAY. THE FALL WAS IN #5 ENTRY, 2ND EAST MAINS AT XUT #6 AND MEASURED 20' X 20' X 18"-6' H IGH. THE FIREBOSS HAD NOTED BROKEN ROOF BOLTS ON HIS WEEKLY EXAM, 2-24-98 AND 25 TIMBERS HAD BEEN INSTALLED BETWEEN #6 AND #1 XCUT ON 2-24-98.

February 7, 1998 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CARRYING JACK LEG TO WORK AREA #2 ENTRY X-CUT 262ND EAST MAINS, HURT RIGHT SIDE OF LOWER BACK.

February 5, 1998 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANGING CABLE, STEPPED BACKWARDS ON THE TRAILER, HE WAS STANDING ON AND STEPPED INTO A HOLE. HE FELL OVER AND DOWN STRIKING HIS LEFT WRIST ON AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.

February 2, 1998 CO · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ASSISTING IN SPLICING BELT. GOT LEFT THUMB CAUGHT IN THE CRIMPING DEVICE ON THE BELT SPLICE EQUIPMENT. PARTIALLY REMOVED NAIL AND DAMAGED TISSUE TIP OF THUMB. REQUIRED 10 STITCHES.

January 27, 1998 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

WHILE PACKING MATERIALS INTO THE MINER, EE WALKED BY A STOPPING AND A CINDER BLOCK FELL OUT OF THE STRUCTURE, STRIKING HIM ON HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG, CREATING A SMALL CUT.

1997 · 14 incidents

December 19, 1997 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SETTING DRIVE MOTOR ONTO POWER BASE EE WAS INSTALLING BOLTS ANOTHER MAN PULLED MOTOR WITH A COMEALONG AND SMASHED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND THE BOLTS.

December 4, 1997 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NON- INJURY ROOF FAL OCCURED IN PANEL #1 002 MMU. COVERING THE CONTINUOS MINER DURING RETREAT MINING.FINISHED 1ST LIFT OFF 2ND ROOM PILLAR AND WAS BACKING OUT WHEN THE TOP FELL ON THE MINE H ITTING THE TEST BUTTON BUT WHEN THE TOP FELL ON MINER IT KICKED THE POWER AND THE REST OF ROOF FELL ON MINER.

August 27, 1997 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A NONINJURY ROOF FALL OCCURED #2 ENTRY 6-7 X-CUT#1 PANEL RIGHT MMU002. THE FALL WAS 60'L, 20'W, 8-10'H. THE ENTRY HAD ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT INSTALLED DUE TO POOR ROOF CONDITIONS A BREAKER ROW AND 3 FIBER CRIB WERE SET AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRY AND THE AREA DANGERED OFF, THE SHIFT FEFORE. THE NEXT SHIFT THE FALL OCCURRED.

Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A METHANE IGNITION OCCURRED IN THE #1 ENTRY FACE AREA APPROXIMATELY 106' INBY X-CUT 16 IN #1 PANEL. THE MINER HAD CUT DOWN 3' FROM THE ROOF WHEN THE BITS STRUCK A 14" X 16" X 6" ROCK IN THE CE NTER OF CUT. THE IGNITION WAS OF SHORT DURATION & EXTINGUISHED ITSELF. THERE WAS NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE.

July 20, 1997 CO · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

WHEN HOOKING UP PUSH TRAILER TO MATERIAL TRACTOR EE WAS REMOVING BLOCK FROM UNDER TOUNGE OF TRAILER WHEN THREE POINT HITCH DROPED ON FOREARM CAUSING OPEN FRACTURE OF FOREARM.

July 12, 1997 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

STANDING ON DECK OF BOLTER REMOVING RAIN GEAR, WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF SHALE FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF PANS. STRIKING THE EE IN THE RIGHT FOREARM, CAUSING A SMALL PUNCTURE WOUND. REQUIRED 2 STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

June 22, 1997 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BUILDING KENNEDY STOPPING AND FOOT HUNG UP IN MUD AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. EE FINISHED SHIFT AND WORKED 6-23. WENT ON DAYS OFF AND ON 6-27 HAD KNEE DRAINED AND WAS TREATED FOR AN INFECTI ON IN HIS KNEE.

June 17, 1997 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall from ladders

STANDING 2' STEPLADDER, SEALING STEPPING, LADDER BUCKLED SIDEWAYS, EE FELL TWISTING RIGHT KNEE.

May 27, 1997 CO · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

HANGING CABLE ALONG 7 NORTH BELT LINE, ROCK DUST FELL INTO RIGHT EYE, ABRASION TO WHITE OF EYE.

May 27, 1997 CO · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

FELL BACKWARDS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STEP ACROSS A WATER FILLED RUT IN THE ROADWAY. CAUGHT SELF WITH RIGHT ARM INJURING RIGHT SHOULDER. DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 1/6/98

May 23, 1997 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED WITHOUT INJURY AT CROSSCUT 22 #1 ENTRY OF E-LANEL BLEEDER MM4 OO1 100' OUTBY FACE. THE MINER WAS OUTBY DEVELOPING A JUMP INBETWEEN E PANEL & E PANEL BLEEDER SECTION AT THE TIME OF THE ROOF FALL. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX20'X30'51/2' TO 7' HIGH

May 5, 1997 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED WITHOUT INJURY AT CROSSCUT 2 2ENTY E-PANEL THIS WAS JUST OUTBY MINER CUTTING THE 2ND SPLIT IN THE PILLAR 2 TO 3 CROSSCUT CUTTING FROM 2 ENTRY TO 1 ENTRY THIS IS A PILLAR S ECTION CRUVED AT 6 1/2 FEET.

January 22, 1997 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS INSTALLING RESIN ROD IN THE MINE FLOOR TO ANCHOR TAIL PIECE. RESIN SET UP. HYDRAULIC DRILL HUNG UP. HANDLE HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW CAUSING ALACERATION. 3 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE WO UND.

January 8, 1997 CO · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUTTING CLIPS ON THE BACK SIDE OF A RETURN KENNDY STOPPING, ONE OF THE TIMBERS HOLDING THE STOPPING FELL OUT HITTING EE AND COAL RIB. BOTH TIMBER AND PART OF LOWER RIB HIT EE CAUSING INJ URY TO LOWER BACK AND LEFT KNEE.

1996 · 17 incidents

December 9, 1996 CO · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WALKING DOWN ENTRY WHEN RIB FELL ON BACK OF CALF ON LEFT LEG CAUSING A LACERATION 15 SUTURES REQUIRED TO CLOSE OUT.

September 9, 1996 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PICKING ROCK OFF BELT. ROCK HIT WIRE ROPE FALLING ON BOTTOM BELT. FALLING OFF BELT ON LEFT FOOT. RESULTED IN FRACTURE ABOE LEFT LITTLE TOE.

August 10, 1996 CO · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS REMOVING A SPINNER WRENCH FROM A DEWEY D&G IN ROOF BY HITTING WITH A HAMMER. RECEIVED A PIECE OF METAL AROUND THE EYE. EYE WAS FLUSHED OUT. ON 8-11-96 EMP SELECTED MEDICAL ATTENTION. M ETAL WAS FLUSHED FROM EYE. PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS WERE GIVEN TO PREVENT INFECTION. EMP WAS WEARING WRAP AROUND SAFETY GLASSES.

August 1, 1996 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRING A 42" T0P ROLLER INTO A X-CUT. HIS HAND GOT HUNG UP BETWEEN A ROLELR AND FRAME, WHEN HE TOSSED THE ROLELR DOWN HIS FINGER WAS CUT.

July 27, 1996 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS GOING THRU CHECK CURTAIN BETWEEN THE RIB AND CURTAIN RIB FELL AND PIECE OF COAL HIT HIS LEFT KNEE.

July 15, 1996 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

WHILE ROOF BOLTING, EMPLOYEE PULLED A DRILL STEEL OUT OF ROOF AND HIT ELBOW ON BOOM OF ATRS ON BOLTER.

June 12, 1996 CO · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SETTING DOWN A SPOOL OF WIRE ROPE WITH THEHELP OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, A STAPLE IN THE WOODENSPOOL CUT HIS LEATHER GLOVES AND HIS HAND.

May 31, 1996 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

ROOF FALL OCCURRED WITH OUT INJURY AT CROSSCUT 33, #4 BELT ENTRY OF THE 3RD EAST MAINS. TWO BLOCK STOPPINGS WERE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE FALL. ROOF FALL MEASURED APPROX 20'X 50'X 13'. FALL WAS FOUND DURING A FIREBOSS INSPECTION.

March 7, 1996 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNHOOKING ROCK DUST POD FROM SCOOP, EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS THUMB BETWEEN POD COUPLING AND HITCH.

February 23, 1996 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLIGN CHAIN FROM UNDER DRAG RAIL, EMPLOYEE PULED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

February 17, 1996 CO · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck against stationary object

WHILE PERFORMING PRESHIFT, EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

February 16, 1996 CO · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING CEMENT BLOCK AND SMASHED LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN TWO BLOCKS.

February 7, 1996 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING CAP ON HYDRAULIC TANKE OF WAGNER SCOOP & OIL SPRAYED OTU HITTING HIS EYES. SCOOP WAS OFF AT TIME OF INCIDENT.

February 5, 1996 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS UNLOADING BOTTOM ROLLERS OFF THE TRACTOR AT CROSSCUT 45 7 BELT. HE STARTED TO PACK THEM TO THE DOOR. THE ICE IN THE CROSSCUT BROKE AND EE FELL THRU AND TWISTED ANKLE.

January 22, 1996 CO · Coal FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A BUMP/BOUNCE OCCURRED IN THE NORTH MAIN SECTIONMM4002-0 OF THE SANBORN CREEK MINE. THE BUMP/BOUNCE CAUSED MINING ACTIVITIES TO CEASE AND CAUSEDFLOOR HEAVING & RIB & ROOF DETERIORATION IN AFFE CTED AREA. NO INJURIES OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

January 10, 1996 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRE DINT EH NORTH MAIN SECTION, MMU 002-0, NO. MEASURED 45 FEET LONG, 20 FEET WIDE & 10 TO 14 FEET HIGH. A SHUTTLE CAR NOT BEING USED AT THHE TIME WAS PARKED IN THIS AREA. TH E FALL DID NOT IMPEDE VENTILATION & NO INJURIES OCCURRED.

1995 · 24 incidents

December 17, 1995 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN THE NORTH MAIN SECTION 002-0 MUD, NO.3 ENTRY NO. 15 CROSSCUT INTERSECTION FACE. THE FALL MEASURED APPROX 30 FT LONG 20 FT WIDE AND 12 FT HIGH. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO EQ UIPMENT, OR VENTILATION OCCURRED.

December 8, 1995 CO · Coal underground transportation trainee MACHINERY
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object

WHILE OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER AT CROSSCUT 13 BETWEEN 3 & 4 ENTRY. COAL RIB CAME DOWN HITTING INJURED EE S RIGHT FOOT.

November 14, 1995 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oxbow Mining, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

DURING A BELT MOVE ON GRAVEYARD SHIFT, INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING SOME BELT ROLLERS AND SOMETHING PULLED IN GROIN AREA. (POSSIBLE HERNIA)

September 11, 1995 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A COAL BOUNCE OCCURRED IN THE 6TH WEST PILLAR SECTION MM4-001-0 THAT INTERUPTED OBECTION VENTILATION. THIS CONDITION FOACED ALL MINING ACTIVITIES TO CEASE FOR THE SECTION TO BE MOVED TO ANOTHE R PANEL.

August 22, 1995 CO · Coal FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A COAL BOUNCED OCCURED IN THE 6TH WEST PILLAR SECITON (MMU001-0) THA INTERRUPTED SECTION VENTAILATION. THE BOUNCE CAUSED FLOOR HEAVE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE #4 ENTRY OUTBY THE FACE AREAS.

July 25, 1995 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A COAL BOUNCE OCCURRED IN THE 6TH WEST PILLAR SECTION MM4-001-0 THAT INTERRUPTED SECTION VENTILATION. THE BOUNCED CAUSED FLOOR HEAVE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE SECTION.

June 20, 1995 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Somerset Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STACKING CIDER BLOCK #INFORMED FOREMAN THE HIS BACK WAS BOTHERING HIM IN THE 2ND NORTH SECTION

June 2, 1995 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED IN 6TH WEST PANEL, #1 ENTRY, APPROXIMATELY 35 FEET IN BY CORSSOUT #12. THE ROOF FALL WAS APPROXIMATELY 24' WIDE, 25' LONG & 6' TO 7' HIGH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR EQUI PMENT INVOLVED.

June 1, 1995 CO · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Somerset Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON THE TRAM MOTOR FOR THE 6TH WEST SECTION FEEDER BREAKER,EMPLOYEE FAILED TO LOCK OUT AND TAG THE POWER SOURCE.AS HE WAS WORKING ON THE TRAM COUPLER,THE POWER WAS ENERGIZED TO TH E TRAM CAUSING INJURY TO HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

April 12, 1995 CO · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Somerset Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

YDRIVING A SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT A BUMP ON THE ROADWAY THEN MY NECK POPPED AND START HURTING.

April 5, 1995 CO · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Struck by falling object

IN THE 5TH WEST SECTION X/C 9 NO.2 ENTRY, MEN WERE TRYING TO BAR DOWN SOME LOOSE TOP, AND THE PIECE OF ROCK THEY WERE TRYING TO PULL DOWN DISLODGED OTHE ROCK AND HIT EE.

April 4, 1995 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Somerset Mining Company · Fall from ladders

WAS STANDING ON A LADDER DRILLING A SPAD HOLE IN THE ROOF AND FELL OFF THE LADDER ABOUT 7 TO 8 FEET. CRACKED HIS TAILBONE.

March 22, 1995 CO · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Somerset Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

THE MAN WAS OPERATING THE SHUTTLE CAR & FROM THE BOUNCING FROM THE ROUGH ROADWAYS STRAINED HS LOWER BACK.

March 13, 1995 CO · Coal POWERED HAULAGE
Somerset Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRAMMING THE SCOOP OUT OF THE SECTION. WENT AROUND A CORNER AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THE FRAME OF THE CANOPY AND A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FRAME MOUNTED ON THE TENDER OF THE SCOOP.

March 9, 1995 CO · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler STRIKING OR BUMPING
Somerset Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

WALKING DOWN THE ENTRY TO THEH DINNER HOLE AND HIT HIS HEAD (HARD HAT) ON ROOF BOLT PLATE.

February 22, 1995 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Somerset Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE REBOLTING A FALL AREA A ROCK DISLODGED FROM THE TOP MEASURING 3'X4'X18" TO 4" THICK. HITTING THE PERSON ONT HE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BODY. BREAKING HIS RIGHT ARM, RT HIP, RT LEG NOSE AND U PPER OF THE JAW.

February 6, 1995 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

AT X/C35 #5 ENTRY OF THE EAST MAINS THE ROOF FELL IN ABOUT 7FT TO 9FT HIGH 22FT WIDE & 35FT FEET LONG IN THE INTERSECTION ONLY WEEK LAMINATED SANDSTONE

January 17, 1995 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

IN THE EAST MAINS SECTION BETWEEN X-C27 & 28 THE ROOF FELL IN. HIGH 8 TO 10' 19'WX40'L. THIS AREA IS OUTBY THE WORKING FACES.

January 17, 1995 CO · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE 4TH WEST MINING SECITON IN THE #4 ENTRY BETWEEN X/C #6 & #7 HAD A OUTBURST AND A HEAVE WHICH INJURED THE SECTION FOREMAN BROKE HIS RIGHT ANKLE AND A SMALL FRACTURE TO HIS UPPER BACK.

1994 · 18 incidents

November 30, 1994 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

IN 2ND EAST MANIP ENTRY X CUT 25 THE INTERSECTION FELL IN HEIGHT 4.5 TO 8 FT WIDTH 15 TO 20 FT LENGTH 30 FT RESONE WAS FOR WEAK LAMINATED HAND STONE.

November 15, 1994 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON OLD STOPPING WHICH HAD FALLEN IN TO SEAL NEW STOPPING WHEN BLOCKS ROLLED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL & HIT HIS BACK BETWEEN HIS SHOULDER BLADES.

November 13, 1994 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

IN THE OLD WORKS OF 2ND EAST AT X/C 40 #2 ENTRY THE INTERSECTION FELL IN. WEAK LAMINATED SAND STONE. THE FALL MEASURED 20'LONG 20'WIDE AND FROM 6-6'5"FT HIGH.

September 5, 1994 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

IN THE SECTION OF 3RD WEST AT X/C 16 #2 ENTRY THE INTERSECTION FELL IN ABOUT 6 TO 9 'HIGH 18' 18' WIDE AND 20' LONG.

August 27, 1994 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

IN THE 2ND EAST SECTION OUTBY THE WORKING FACE AT X 1026 IN THE 2 ENTRY THE INTERSECTION CAVE IN ABOUT 9408FT HIGH 17 FT WIDE AND 20 FT LONG.

August 24, 1994 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

3RD WEST SECTION AT XK15 IN THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN # 2 & 3 ENTRY, THE TOP CAME IN ABOUT 65' TO 7' HIGH 18' LONG AND 18' WIDE.

July 27, 1994 CO · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE ROOF FELL IN FROM X/C 63 ENTRY 7 TO ENTRY 4 X/C 63. THIS WAS A CONTROLLED ROOF FALL. THE AREA FELL IN ABOUT 8' TO 10' HIGH, 17' WIDE, AND 240' LONG.

July 11, 1994 CO · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Somerset Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS MOVING TIMBERS OUT OF A ROADWAY. HE WAS WALKING OVER TO A CROSS CUT AND TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF COAL AND FELL ON HIS BACK SIDE.

June 21, 1994 CO · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Somerset Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE PULLING DRIVE MOTOR A SMALL PICE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING THE MAN ON HIS RIGHT THUMB.

June 1, 1994 CO · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Somerset Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PICKING UP CHUNK OF COAL ALONG SIDE OF BELTLINE AND PUTTING THEN ON THE BELTLINE. THEN A CHUNK OF COAL COME OFF THE BELT AND HIT HIM ON THE LOWER BACK.

May 18, 1994 CO · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Somerset Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE BOLTER WAS GOIN TO PUT A BOLTING STEEL BACK ON TO THE STEEL TRAY AND HIT LEFT HAND HIT THE CANOPY JACK AND BROKE A BONE IN HIS LEFT HAND.

May 9, 1994 CO · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Somerset Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LEFT FOOT GOT PINCHED BETWEEN ROOF BOLTER HEAD FRAME & FLOOR WHILE HOLDING SMALL MATT IN PLACE ON THE TRS

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