All MSHA-reportable accidents at Colowyo Coal Company L P operations in 2012. Fatalities appear first.
Witness saw the water truck traveling downhill on Ridge road & then saw a cloud of dust. Truck traveled downhill(9% grade)struck berm on the right side of road ejected operator changed direction & traveled across road striking the berm/slope on the left side of the road. The truck overturned & came to rest. The victim did not appear to use his seat belt. Minor damage to truck.
Employee kicking in drill holes reported twisting knee. Off site doctor conducted exam, no injury but follow up testing scheduled. Follow up results of exam on July 3, 2012 showed a tear in employees right knee. Unknown at time of report if any further action to be taken.
The employee was moving a rolling ladder platform on the shop floor when the employee felt a pain in right arm/shoulder. Employee finished shift and worked next shift before reporting injury the morning of 4/26/2012. Initial medical exam restricted work duties until follow-up doctor exam is scheduled. Determination of work status unavailable at time of report.
While attempting to repair to a braided hose mechanics left ungloved hand slipped causing left pinky finger to catch on exposed wire braid lacerating left pinky finger. 4 stitches administered as a result.
Employee was taking tension off of the 3 3/4 reeving cable where a shackle had become wedged between the sheave and housing. Employee was using a 1/2"" chain and 3 ton come-a-long to pull the tension out of the reeving cable when the chain slipped and struck him on the right hand.