All MSHA-reportable accidents at Big Laurel Mining Corporation operations in 2005. Fatalities appear first.
The injured was helping set up a mobile roof support for retreat mining. He stepped over a pile of loose material to get a cable hanger. He stepped back to turn and tripped thus causing him to fall backwards resulting in a fracture to his left lower leg.
THE EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING THE CABLE FOR THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE SO THAT HE COULD USE THE SCOOP TO DELIVER SUPPLIES TO THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. WHEN HE LIFTED THE CABLE, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK
The crew was installing conveyer belt structure. The injured was putting a top belt cradle in place when it slipped and caught his right wrist against the ridged structure.