All MSHA-reportable accidents at Empire State Mines LLC operations in 2008. Fatalities appear first.
Operator of a Getman scaler started the unit and noticed dense smoke immediately. There were no visible flames but the smoke was intense so he evacuated the area and notified supervision who in turn evacuated the mine.
Miner was drilling a slab shot when the roof collapsed in on him causing fatal injuries.
Miner was scaling sidewalls, when barring toward the wall, the bar slipped. His momentum carried him into the wall, with his left hand between the bar and wall. Pinching his finger, causing a puncture wound, that became infected.
The employee was being transported on the rear of a transport/utility tractor. He was standing on the platform with his foot in the coil of a 1"" hose the end of the hose fell free and became entangled in the rail pulling his leg into the ""safety"" rack.
Miner was stepping off a jumbo drill, when he hurt the arch of his right foot.
After dumping a haul truck load of muck, the operator thought the box was completely down, however it wasn't and it struck the main 6"" compressed air line. The airline blew something into the cab which struck him on the left bicep causing a small laceration.
Driller was helping a mechanic lift a componant of his drill when he felt something give in his back. Resulted in a strained lower back.
While roof bolting and screening, a small piece fell through the screen and struck the injured employee on the back of his right hand, causing a laceration that required 7 stitches.
Pinched right wrist between jackleg and lift truck rail. Bruised right wrist.
The employee stepped off a utility vehicle, placing his foot on something that caused him to twist his knee. At that time he only reported the accident to management and did not seek medical attention. After further discomfort, he visited his Doctor on 8/5/2008 and was placed on restricted duties.
Employee sustained fractured bones in the back of his left hand when a piece of loose fell from the back.
Employee was moving a rock and set it down hard between another rock. Resulted in stitches along with breaking middle left end joint of finger.
Employee was pulling a jackleg drill and lost control, when he tried to regain control he pulled a muscle in his chest.
While attempting to connect a 2"" airline with victaulic fittings the pipe slipped, striking the employee on the right hand. The blunt force impact broke the ring finger knuckle of his right hand.
Employee slipped on ice in parking lot. Bruised his right side.
Employee was pressure washing truck, when he lost lost his balance and began to fall. He then regained his balance enough that he landed on his feet. Employee did not experience any pain or discomfort until the next day.
Small piece of loose (1""x1"") fell from the back hitting the brim of his hardhat deflecting a smaller piece into his left eye.
The injured slipped getting out of his car in the company parking lot, straining his back.
The injured slipped on the operator's platform of a jumbo drill striking his knee. The injury was initially reported as a first aid to his supervisor and two days later he went to the emergency room. Diagnosed with a blood clot on his knee.
Employee was scaling his worksite when a piece of loose fell from the back. The piece of loose struck him in the left calf and ankle while he was attempting to flee.
Employee was scaling and a small piece of loose rock fell cutting his left wrist. The injury required three stitches.
Employee was transferring fuel into a transport tank when a small amount splashed into his face and eyes. Six days later he had strong irritation to his left eye and was seen by an eye Dr. who removed a small piece of imbedded steel.
EE parked his mucker, walked around it and slipped between bucket and rib, bumped elbow. This was evaluated as first aid and now being brought up to Medical Reportable. Minor out patient surgury on 4-08-08 during days off. He will return to work 4-21-08 with full release.
Miner was attempting to position roof bolt through screen when the bolt fell from his grip striking the left side of his face below his eye. The blunt force caused a laceration requiring 3 stitches.
Piece of loose fell from the face striking the employee behind his right ear, causing a small laceration. The laceration required three stitches to close.