All MSHA-reportable accidents at Cumberland River Coal LLC operations in 2007. Fatalities appear first.
EE was assisting in changing 4 sections of 30 foot steel on an Ingerso Rand surface drill. One section was stuck and when it freed, it swung approx 4', striking the EE's right hand. It caught the middle and index fingers between the steel and the drill head. Amputation of the two fingers between 1st and 2nd joints.
Employee was walking in an area that was 5 breaks outby. The face when he slipped and twisted his ankle. Left. On 8/20/07 He went to the dr and was diagnoised with a hairline fracture of the left fibula approx. 3"" above the ankle. Accident became reportable on 8/20/07.
The EE was cutting off the sideboard of a dozer blade. After making the cut, he struck the metal with a hammer to knock off the blade. The metal did not fall. He grabbed metal with hand and metal fell striking him on top of right foot behind the hard toe cap.
Employee stated that he was pulling on a cable when he felt ""something give"" in his right knee. Mine floor was wet and muddy. He had been diagnosed with a torn ligament in the right knee.
Employee was assisting in replacing a hydraulic jack on the continuous miner. The jack slipped, catching the employee's left little finger between the jack and the miner frame. This resulted in laceration to the left little finger.
Employee stated he was walking in the #3 Entry at 25 x-cut when he stepped on something in the mud. He stated he felt his knee twist. He continued working the rest of his shift.