All MSHA-reportable accidents at Black Butte Coal Company operations in 2013. Fatalities appear first.
Haul truck was operated too close to berm and ended up on it's right side. Operator had no injuries. We do not believe this report is required in this case as there is no injury to report. We were issued a citation for not immediately reporting this even though an immediate report is not required. We were told by MSHA that this report was required to terminate the citation.
Employee was removing wear plates from the tub of dragline. The plate fell from approximately 30"" and struck the employee's right leg, causing lacerations to his leg. He received sutures to close the wounds, prescription medication and he is scheduled with an Orthopaedic Surgeon to follow up on the internal lacerations to the knee.
Employee was lifting the drill bit to clear cuttings with his left hand, while wearing welding gloves. He received a laceration to his left index finger, requiring two stitches to close the wound.