Greenbrier Minerals, LLCMining Incidents in 2015

A non-injury accident occurred at this operation involving an unplanned roof fall. This fall was discovered on December 01. 2015 at approximately 06:00 p.m. The fall occurred in the area of spad # 10085.

A non-injury accident occurred at this operation involving an unplanned roof fall. This fall was discovered on November 19, 2015 at approximately at 6:35am. The fall occurred in the area of spad #9701.

A non-injury accident occurred at this operation involving an unplanned roof fall. The fall was discovered approximately 17:35 in the No. 2 entry of the Buffalo Creek No. 1 Panel 120 feet inby survey spad #10098. A 103(k) order was issued. Please see citation # 9064714.

An unplanned roof fall occurred at this operation on the 8th SE Panel near spad #9994 at break #38 in the #1 entry on 10/12/15.

A non-injury (unplanned) roof fall occurred at this mine. The roof fall occurred on the 2D Belt, at crosscut 17 in the #6 entry through crosscut #21 at approximately 8:40 p.m. A 103(k) order was issued. Please see citation # 7278196.

A non-injury (unplanned) roof fall occurred at this mine. The roof fall occurred on the Main Line #4 Belt at crosscut #189 near spad #3121 at approximately 6:30 p.m. on 8/15/2015. A 103(k) order was issued. Please see citation # 7278195.

While examining airways, examiner discovered a roof fall in the Primary Escapeway one break inby survey station 1481 (13 break on #5 belt). Fall impeded passage. Men were withdrawn outby the fall area and MSHA notified.

A non-injury roof fall accident occurred at this mine at approximately 09:30 a.m. The roof fall occurred on the active 007 & 008 MMU's in the number 9 entry across from survey spad #8862 two breaks outby the section dumping point and a second fall occurred in the bleeder inby blocking both bleeder entries. A 103 (k) order was issued #8295131.

At approximate 6:20 pm, an unintentional roof fall occurred on mmu 005-0 in No. 2 Entry. A piece of sandstone broke into 2 pieces and fell in front of and blocked MRS. No injuries, ventilation not disrupted, escapeways not blocked. A roof control plan to prevent re-occurrence was submitted and approved by MSHA and MHST.

Employee was clearing rock off of miner and lost grip of the slate bar and as the slate bar fell, it hit his left thumb which resulted in a fracture.

Employee was attempting to make a belt splice and while pulling out a top piece of belt structure he felt a pain in his shoulder. Employee's first day away from work was November 30, 2015.

Employee was riding down roadway in rubber tire ride and there was an incline and a bump in the roadway which caused a 10 ton jack to dislodge and fall on his hand (right) smashing middle and ring fingers.

While bolting #9 Cross Cut a piece of rock fell out between the rib and first installed bolt and struck EE in the neck. EE finished shift and sought treatment on 9/21/15. He was placed off work and became reportable at this time.

EE was making a splice in the section conveyor belt. While cutting the belt with utility knife, the knife slipped and cut EE's left pinky finger. Required 5 stitches to close wound. EE returned to work on next scheduled shift, but a follow up visit with surgeon on 9/15/2015 revealed tendons were cut and required surgery to correct.

EE was assisting changing a water line at the mine fresh water pump located on the surface. EE was using a chain ratchet to pull water line back together to clamp it when he felt pain in his back. EE continued to work and worked all scheduled shifts until 9/21/15, when he sought medical treatment and was placed off work and at that time became reportable.

Employee was waiting on MRS to be moved forward when a piece of rock fell from the mine roof and struck the employees foot.

EE was lifting reel cover for shuttle car and felt pain in lower back. Accident was not reported to company until 6/22/15 and became reportable on 6/23/15 when EE sought medical treatment.

Using a track press the ram kicked sideways and the pusher pin came around hitting employee in left thigh causing abrasions and contusions.

Employee was getting ready to change out scoop batteries when he slipped and fell to the ground.

Employee was changing roller out on belt when some pieces of loose coal went into his eye behind his safety glasses.

EE was on knees bolting mine roof when a rock became dislodged from the roof and hit EE on back of lower leg.

Employee was in the process of changing out a shuttle car wheel unit and as he picked up the fender, he tripped over a shuttle car cable that had been placed in his work area. Therefore, the end of his fingers, between the fender and frame of the shuttle care were smashed.

Employee was hanging feeder cable when he began to experience pain in his back.

Employee was crossing underneath belt at cross guard when he lost his footing and fell in a hole.

Employee was putting derailed ride back on track when ride shifted causing jackbar to hit employee resulting in a laceration.

Employee was installing roof bolts and when he stood up, he twisted his knee.

EE was tightening screw jack on Heinzman beam when a rock fell, striking EE in face, causing lacerations to his face. Required multiple stitches to close wounds.

Employee was loading airlock doors when he began to experience pain in his back.

Employee was operating a continuous miner when a piece of rock fell and struck employee.

Employee was installing roof bolts when he began to experience pain in his back.

EE alleges that as he was hauling refuse down the ramp the truck began to slide and the truck started bouncing heavily in some mud when he hit his head on the inside of truck cab. The co. does not believe that there was a reportable accident for the reason the co. does not believe the EE rec. any injuries. This form is being submitted to abate cit.#9062260

Employee was installing fly boards when a piece of rock fell and hit employee's foot which resulted in a fracture.

Employee fell while getting out of ride (Mac 8) and landed on the mine floor. * Employee never missed work until his 03/23/15 shift.

Employee went to his tool box to get chain ratchet out of the box when the lid fell down on his hand.

Employee stepped off motor into some mud when he slipped and fell and hit his arm. NOTE: Employee never missed work until his May 13, 2015 scheduled work shift.

EE was laying track & while installing tie in track rail caught left pinky finger, smashing it.

Employee was performing work on roof bolter when a piece of rock fell and hit the employee.

Employee was attempting to knock a block out of a stopping for a regulator. When he hit the block with his hammer, wet plaster flew into his left eye.

Employee was operating miner when a rib rolled and hit employee.

Employee was pulling shuttle car cat-head up the entry during a power/belt move when he began to experience pain in his lower back area.

Employee was walking when he stepped into a hole and twisted his back. Note: Employee never missed work or sought treatment until his 02/27/15 shift.

Employee was operating motor on track when he bumped his head.

EE was clinching end of splice in move belt with hammer when piece of metal flew in his right eye over top of his glasses. EE received sutures in right eye. EE still suffering from blurred vision.

Employee was taking bottom roller out of belt when he began to experience pain in his shoulder. Note: Employee never missed work until his June 05, 2015 shift.

Employee was walking inby from the powerbox when he slipped and fell. While raising himself up, he bumped into a flyboard

EE was kneeling down beside side dump of feeder while electrician was backing Mac-12 rubber tire personnel carrier towards him. EE did not get out of the way in time and the bumper of the Mac-12 pinned his lower left leg against the feeder. EE sustained fractured tibia in left leg.

Employee was preparing to advance the roof bolter forward to the next place when a piece of rib rolled and struck him on the back side.

EE was kneeling down on both knees. When he tried to stand up he felt a pop in his left knee and could not straighten his leg out.

EE was walking along #2 Conveyor Belt and stepped on un-even mine floor and rolled right ankle. EE finished shift. X-rays Negative. EE sustained sprained right ankle.

EE was moving metal roof straps so electrician could remove shield on scoop. EE lifted straps onto area light. Straps slid off area light and smashed left pinky finger.

Employee was on knees working when a piece of coal fell and hit employee. Employee never sought treatment until his 10/14/15 shift where he was placed on restricted work duty.

The fork of the end loader that the employee was operating fell into the dumpster as he was unloading some trash into the dumpster. Employee climbed into the dumpster to loosen the fork and while doing so he jarred his neck and back. NOTE: Employee continued working his normal work duties until 8/24/15 when he began working restricted work duty.

Employee was hooking a rope hanger to a rock near the feeder so it could be moved when it shifted and landed on his left foot.

Employee was pulling line curtain down in 5 entry when he began to experience pain in his lower back.

Employee was moving rock off of miner when his hand was caught and resulted in the employee receiving stitches.

EE was changing oil in a Komatsu front end loader. Upon finishing, EE was closing a lid which struck him on the right middle finger, causing a laceration on that finger.

Employee was loading a roof bolter drill pot onto a flat car when he lost his grip. As it fell to the ground he received a cut to his finger that required stitches.

Employee placed his hand on side of scoop bucket to remove the excess chain slack when the scoop operator pulled the ram lever, therefore, pinching his finger which resulted in a cut that required stitches.

EE was assisting putting a rail car back on the track when the chain connected from the scoop to the rail car broke. The chain struck EE on his side and he fell and hit his head on the mine floor, temporarily losing consciousness.

Employee was operating a continuous mining machine when a piece of rock fell and hit him on his forearm which resulted in the employee receiving stitches.

Employee was standing on operator's side of roof bolter when he grabbed a bundle of glue to toss to the other side when he suddenly felt pain in his right side. NOTE: Operator was notified on 8/27/2015 that the injured worker had a fractured rib.

Employee was walking around the continuous mining machine when a piece of draw rock fell and hit the backside of the employee's arm resulting in a cut which required stitches.

Employee was separating drill steel when a piece came loose suddenly and hit his glasses and they broke which caused a cut and he received stitches.

Employee was loading structure into scoop bucket when his finger was caught between the structure.

Employee was cutting leaky feeder cable with a knife when it slipped and cut his hand that resulted in stitches.

EE was using a Dewalt Hand Grinder to cut down and adapt a top roller when the grinder kicked back and struck EE in upper right thigh (leg). EE received 9 sutures.

Employee was cutting cable off cathead when he cut his knuckle with a knife which resulted in stitches.

EE was carrying timber to set/install in scoop/haulroad entry towards 2-Unit and he tripped over rock, fell and cut his right knee. EE finished shift, drove himself to ER received 6 sutures and RTW on 1/27/2015.

Employee underwent a comprehensive audiological evaluation after an abnormal hearing test. Operator was notified on November 3, 2015 that the employees work history and test results are consistent with noise-induced hearing loss with the workplace being a significant contributing factor

Employee underwent a comprehensive audiological evaluation after an abnormal hearing test. Operator was notified on November 03, 2015that the employee's work history and test results are consistent with noise-induced hearing loss, with the workplace being a significant contributing factor.

Received notice on 5-12-16 that an employee has filed a hearing loss claim and been deemed compensable, ee last exposure prior to claim was 10-27-15

Miner was diagnosed with bilateral spondylolysis on 6/26/2015 and continued working until 08/17/2015.

EE was having trouble breathing and became weak. He told his co-worker to have someone to call an ambulance. Supt. call for ambulance, ee was transported to Logan Reginald Med Center and treated for pneumonia. He was transferred to CMAC on 4/22/15 and relaxed on 4/24/15

While assisting 2 foremen with shoveling a belt tailpiece, employee complained of being nauseated, vomited and said his arms and hands began to tingle & feel numb. Employee told foreman to call an ambulance for him. Employee was transported by ambulance to receive medical treatment.