All MSHA-reportable accidents at Big Laurel Mining Corporation operations in 2011. Fatalities appear first.
On the 31st day of August, a roof fall was found in the intake of the #4 Northeast mains. The fall happened at spad #3346 located in the intersection of the #6 entry. The fall measured 20' x 20'. Currently the height is unknown.
Three breaks outby spad #2766 in the #6 entry, there was a roof fall in the primary escapeway. The roof fall was located in the portion of the mines that was mined over three years ago. The investigating inspector acknowledged that the mine needed to start doing a more thorough weekly examination. Example: Checking test holes
Roof Fall on 4 West Mains at intersection spad # 3157
A roof fall was discovered in the #8 entry of 3 right off #4 N.E. (1 break inby spad # 3578)The fall measured approx. 20' W X 30' L. X 8' H. There was no Eq. or injuries involved and the fall will not be cleaned up.
A roof fall was discovered in No. 1 Entry of 3-Right off 4 Northeast Mains and was one (1) break inby survey station No. 3654. The fall was approximately 20' wide x 20'+ long x 12' high and was in the last open crosscut. There were no injuries or equipment involved.
At 12:20 PM on 2/8/11, a roof fall was found in an intersection in 4 west mains at survey station 3138. The fall was 25' long by 20' wide by 8' high. No injuries or equipment damage resulted and the fall did not affect ventilation or travel. The fall will not be cleaned up.
The roof bolt operator was bending a bolt which was positioned in the drilled hole when the bolt slipped, striking the operator in the mouth causing him to bite thru his lower lip. The cut in the mouth resulted in 4 stitches.
Roof bolting operator was putting up the outside bolt in the first pattern row. The coal rib rolled out due to the canopy resting against the rib while operating. The rib roll struck the operator against his left side of his back causing lacerations. (Entry Width 17'11"") (Rib Roll 8"" thick - 15"" wide - 20"" long) (Hole being Drilled 26"" from the rib)
The individual was welding on a personnel carrier and received a flash burn to his eyes.