Gibson County Coal, LLCMining Incidents in 2020

An unplanned roof fall occurred in the intersection of cross-cut #78, entry #7, of the 1st NE Main at an unknown time on August 30, 2020. The roof fall is approximately 8' high, 15' in length and 15' wide.

On August 3, 2020 at 9:47AM, a proud strand was discovered during the regular inspection of the hoist. The hoist was immediately taken out of service and reported to MSHA via hotline.

An unplanned inundation occurred while mining in the 4F1 panel at approximately 2:40 pm on January 13, 2020. The inundation occurred in the face of #2 entry inby cross cut #4 when an abandoned well was intercepted while mining.

While the employee was working on a roof bolter, a rock (measuring approximately 3 feet by 2 feet by 3 inches thick) fell from the mine roof and struck the mechanic in the back of right knee causing a small tear in knee and calf muscles. The employee started missing work on 1/4/2021 and is expected to make a full recovery. No surgery is expected to be required.

Sampler was monitoring the mechanical sampler on company property. EE went into the control room to get another bag when EE turned and tripped over EE's feet, fell out the open door and hit left arm on edge of concrete.

Employee was replacing broken drive shaft when EE slipped off the wrench and hit right forearm against the mantrip. (8 stitches)

The employee was using a cutting wheel to remove a section of hog panel from overhead in order to install arches. In the process a small metal sliver went over EE's brow, behind the glasses and into EE's right eye. EE was treated by an ophthalmologist where the sliver was removed.

As the employee was removing the utility knife from EE's pouch, the knife blade came out and cut the back of EE's right thumb causing a laceration. (4) sutures were required to close the wound.

Employee was opening a box with employee's utility knife when the knife slipped cutting employee's left thumb. (4) sutures were required to close the wound.