All MSHA-reportable accidents at Coal River Mining LLC operations in 2012. Fatalities appear first.
The 003 section was pillaring in the #5 entry when the roof set down on the #2 JH Fletcher Mobile Roof Support (MRS) causing it to get stuck. We spot bolted with 8ft. bolts from the outby intersection to in front of the MRS, and set timbers before removal.
An unplanned roof fall occurred in the #7 entry of 4th Right 1-B southwest mains return. The fall has since been cribbed off.
An unintentional roof fall was found while traveling the intake air course. It is located at or near spad #157. It appears to be approximately 20ft. x 30ft. x 10ft. 1st. North West mains, between #7 and #8 entries.
At approximately 4:00am on the 27th of July 2012 a fatal incident occurred when the boom of the continuous miner struck the employee. The accident remains under investigation.
Employee states that while dusting drift at mannings branch and 3A head, I picked up a bag of rock dust and felt something pull around my groin area. It then started to swell.
Employee states that as he was drilling a hole for a roof bolt, he was in the process of reaching to remove the drill steel when a piece of rock fell from the top striking his right hand and pinky finger. The rock was approx. 40""x36""x14"".
EE went up to the #2 C.M. to ask the operator if it was running properly. EE walked back towards the operators right, a rock measuring 6'4"" L.X 8'4"" W. came down 9in a swinging motion) striking EE on his right hip.
Employee states that while dusting the track entry on 1 belt he was walking thru the overcast when he raised up and struck his head on a metal beam. Employee did not report this incident until 10/28/12 to a man bar of mgt at home. A incident report was filled out on the 27 when mgt returned to work.
EE stated he fell off ladder while hanging ventilation curtain.
Employee was instructed by the foreman to operate the roof bolter and the CM this shift when he refused. The work was re-assigned to the employee when he complied. Before he started operating the roof bolter, employee states that he stepped off the bolter and stepped into a hole where he twisted his knee. There was no witnesses to this incident and it remains under investigation.
Employee States that while standing at the left side miner when a piece of cap coal fell from the top striking him on the right side of the neck and shoulder.****Employee did not miss work until 4/10/2012****
At the end of the shift on 2/18/12, employee states the ride to outside derailed, he helped lift the ride back onto the rail and strained his back. He continued working until 2/22/12 and went to the doctor....He was off 2 days and returned to work 2/25/12.
1/13/12 Coal River Safety reported to me an alleged injury occurring 1/3/12. EE was terminated 1/6/12 when EE was notified he did not report an injury. EE states to C.R.on 1/13/12 that while unloading top sections of the belt structure, he turned and slipped twisting his left knee. He finished his shift and informed his section supervisor of his incident. No reports made till 1/13.
Employee states that while re-installing a shield on the #12 continuous miner, he slipped and fell off. When he landed on the ground, he felt something pop in his right foot and ankle. Employee continued to work until he went the Dr. on 1-10-13 when he was diagnosed with a fracture in his (R) foot. He continues to work with modified duty.
Employee states that while changing the tram motor on the continuous miner, a piece of rock fell from the top and struck him on the back of the right leg. He was diagnosed on the 9th of Aug with a Fracture of the right fibula. On August 14th mgt. became aware of the diagnosis. Employee has not missed any work from this injury.
Employee states that while grinding on a 777 cab, the grinder kicked back and struck his right hand.
Employee states that as he was getting ready to help the scoop man dusting the section, his hand was resting on the scoop fender when a peice of draw rock fell and struck him on the (R) forearm. The rock was approx. 18""x18""x1.5"" thick.
While loading scoop with supplies, a band on a bundle of roof straps flipped up and cut his right forearm.
Employee states that as he was disassembling a Kennedy stopping in the old works of 001 section, he lacerated his (R) thumb with one of the panels. Employee also stated that he was not wear his gloves when this occurred.
Employee states that while repairing an old splice, the utility knife that he was using slipped out of the splice and caused a laceration to his left forearm.
Employee states that while operating the section scoop the chain holding down rock duster broke and a link from the chain struck him in the right eye. The safety glasses that he was wearing prevented the link from directly striking him in the eye, but the safety glasses caused a laceration to the eye brow area.
Employee states that while walking along the #3 belt entry he slipped and fell striking his left hand on a set of steps causing a laceration to his hand.
Employee was pulling rail out of mud when he twisted his right knee.