All MSHA-reportable accidents at Gibson County Coal, LLC operations in 2022. Fatalities appear first.
An unplanned roof fall occurred in the pillar line of entry #8 between cross cuts #70 and #71 on the 2A5 panel. This entry is in the return air course. The fall was found at approximately 1:50 AM on September 16, 2022. The fall measured approximately 60 feet in length, 17 feet in width and 8 feet in height.
At approximately 9:50 PM on 7/20/2022 a non-injury accident occurred when the Caterpillar D10 company number 002 dozer slid into the #7 raw coal feeder on stacking tube #2.
EE tripped/fell while dropping cable/putting ropes on the lo-trac during power move. EE's left hand/arm landed on the tire of the lo-trac. The operator did not see EE fall and trammed through the intersection which caused EE's hand to become lodged in between the tire and fender. No fractures. EE was treated for Compartment Syndrome. EE began missing work on 12/15/22.
During a power move on 3rd shift, EE was attempting to reel up the slack pile on a shuttle car by manually actuating the reel valve. The cable started reeling up quickly and struck EE in the left forearm. X-rays revealed (2) fractures in the forearm. EE began missing work on 12/5/2022.
EE was standing #4 entry on Unit #3 beside the right middle car anchor when the car cable hung from the mine roof was pulled down by the car, striking EE in the left rib cage and back, knocking EE to the ground. EE began missing work on 11/23/22 for a strained lower back.
EE was pulling glue out of the box in order to load EE's tray and felt a sharp pain in EE's right shoulder. EE was taken off work on 11/22/2022 for a possible torn rotator cuff.
EE was drilling a hole into the mine roof when EE lost suction. EE's starter steel remained in the mine roof while EE was checking the suction. EE's hand was on the chuck when the starter steel broke free from the mine roof and struck EE on the left index and middle finger causing a laceration which required (5) sutures. EE began missing work on 11/15/2022.
While marking up entry #3 on #2 unit, the section foreman stepped in a hole awkwardly and twisted left knee. They started missing work on 11/2/2022 and is being treated for a possibly torn meniscus.
EE was carrying a top roller and felt a sharp pain in the left bicep. An MRI revealed a partial tear in EE's bicep. EE is expected to make a full recovery without surgery being required.
While stepping on to the road grader, EE slipped and felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back. An MRI later revealed a bulged disc. EE continued working without restrictions until the date of EE's surgery. EE began missing work on 12/01/2022.
EE was backing a battery scoop into a crosscut in order to clean out some mud in an intersection when a belt rail that was lying under the mud against the pillar popped up as the back tire ran over it. The rail entered the cab compartment of the scoop striking EE in left side and lower back. The injury resulted in a muscle strain along with cuts/contusions to EE's back.
EE was cleaning rocks off the miner when a rock measuring approximately 1.5' x 1.5' by 2"" thick slid off the miner and struck EE in the left foot. EE was taken off work for a contusion on 9/20/2022.
A contractor was inserting the 2nd drill steel as EE was drilling the inside hole on Unit #1, entry #7, crosscut 17. A rock measuring approximately 2' x 1.5' x 2"" thick fell from the mine roof and struck EE on top of the left foot. EE was taken off work on 9/19/2022 for a contusion and an unrelated lower back strain.
EE was greasing the 6043 roof bolter on #3 unit. EE was working on the operator side boom and when EE swung the boom out to access the inside section of the boom EE's left ankle became caught in between the drill pot and the coal rib. X-rays revealed an avulsion fracture in EE's ankle. EE is expected to make a full recovery without surgery being required.
A contractor was installing a stamped roof bolt into the mine roof. As they were inserting the bolt with the boom they inadvertently engaged the rotation causing the bolt to spin around and struck them on the right hand. X-rays were negative and they continued working until 08/18/2022 when they were taken off work for a bruised hand.
While carrying an 8' timber to set under a bridge, employee slipped on the slick edge they had just scooped. On 7/25/2022 employee was seen by a doctor and was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia and was given no restrictions. They went off work on 11/3/2022 to have the hernia surgically repaired.
Contractor was swinging the boom out to install the outside bolt when a rock fell from the mine roof and struck the contractor on top of left foot. X-rays revealed a fracture in the 2nd metatarsal. Contractor began missing work on 07/21/2022.
Employee was installing cable bolts with a walk thru truss bolter in an outby area. While inserting the glue and bolt up into the mine roof EE felt a pain in EE's right shoulder. EE continued working until 6/15/2022 when the doctor placed EE off work. An MRI has been scheduled for a later date.
Employee had just finished installing the first row of bolts in the 1st cut of 4 left and was standing beside the tray when a rock fell from the mine roof striking EE in the head and shoulder. EE fell to the mine floor and sprained left ankle. EE began missing work on 06/07/2022.
EE was dragging a 4"" waterline and felt a sharp pain in the left shoulder. An MRI later revealed a partial rotator cuff tear. EE continued working without restrictions until EE's surgery which took place on 11/18/2022. EE began missing work on 11/18/2022.
Employee was standing in between a golf cart and the waterline, greasing the NE header. The golf cart slid off the concrete pad and pinned their left leg against the waterline causing a fracture in their fibula. Employee is expected to make a full recovery without surgery being required.
A contractor was bending a stamped roof bolt prior to installation. As the contractor pushed down on the roof bolt, it rolled in the contractor's tray causing wrist to hyperextend. X-rays later revealed a small chip fracture in left wrist. The contractor is expected to make a full recovery without surgery being required. The contractor began missing work on 4/7/2022.
An employee was attempting to bend a roof bolt and sprained wrist in the process. Employee continued to work on light duty for the next 3 days and then began missing work on 1/12/2022.
EE was hanging high voltage ropes in the intake and walked into one of the ropes. The ""S"" hook on the end of the rope got caught on one of EE's nostrils and tore EE's nose open. EE was treated at the ER where EE received (5) sutures.
While reaching for a roof bolt in EE's tray, EE grazed EE's right forearm against a stack of plates which resulted in a laceration. (14) sutures were required to close the wound.
EE was bending a 12' cable bolt to install into the mine roof and the end of the bolt slipped out of EE's hand and struck EE in the mouth, fracturing EE's front tooth.
EE was pulling supplies into the mine with a supply tractor along the Main NE Haul Rd at xc 60 and unknowingly got too close to the overhanging discharge waterline. EE hit head on a waterline coupler causing a small laceration. (1) staple was required to close the wound.
EE was shoveling the walkway at the plant feed platform outside of the breaker building. As EE was attempting to throw a shovel full onto the plant feed belt, EE struck the back of EE's left hand against the railing causing a laceration. (7) sutures were required to close the wound.
Contractor was attempting to connect EE's drill steels together and pinched the skin between EE's thumb and index finger on EE's left hand causing a laceration. (5) sutures were required to close the wound.
EE was unloading a busted bundle of crib block by hand off of a supply trailer. One of the crib block fell and landed on EE's left index finger causing a laceration. (11) sutures were required to close the wound.
Employee was reaching for a hammer on the back of the scoop when a rock fell from the mine roof and cut left middle finger. (9) sutures were required to close the wound.
As the employee was inserting 2nd drill steel, a small flat rock fell from the mine roof, penetrating their sleeve and contacted left forearm causing a laceration. (4) sutures were required to close the wound.
The employee was running a CM. As EE was finishing punching a crosscut, a sharp rock fell out between the rib and roof bolt and struck EE on the back of EE's left hand which was on the remote box causing a laceration. (9) sutures were required to close the wound.